Lin Xiao Tian gritted his teeth, watching Xia Qing Ling’s smug expression.
He never expected that a casual excuse he’d fabricated to fool Qin Yu Xiang would be used against him like this.
But Lin Xiao Tian wasn't one to back down easily!
“Oh, I remember now. Thank you so much. But those were just silly things I said back then. Please don't take them seriously!” Lin Xiao Tian, playing along with their scheme, executed a strategic retreat.
“No, you promised while you were perfectly lucid. Didn’t you forget?” Xia Qing Ling pressed on.
“Did I? My memory has been quite jumbled lately. Perhaps you misheard?” Lin Xiao Tian feigned ignorance.
Hearing Lin Xiao Tian’s response, Xia Qing Ling stamped her foot in frustration.
She hadn’t underestimated Lin Xiao Tian.
This guy wasn’t just impolite; he was also quite skilled at being a scoundrel!
Just as Xia Qing Ling felt she was about to lose, Qin Yu Xiang chimed in with a decisive assist.
“Xiao Tian, how can you go back on your word? I think working there sounds quite promising. It’s much better than staying in the village your whole life. Plus, they provide food and accommodation. I agree, you should go.”
Qin Yu Xiang was unaware of Lin Xiao Tian’s true feelings. In her eyes, Lin Xiao Tian, who hadn't even attended university, had an opportunity to join such a good institution, and his future would surely be brighter than selling fish his entire life.
She had also heard of the Guoyiguan. A world-class medical institution. She didn’t want Lin Xiao Tian to remain a simple farmer forever!
“But if I go, I’ll have to leave you here… alone…”
“Silly boy, I’m an adult. Can’t I take care of myself? The Guoyiguan is a wonderful place. I’ve heard that even as a nursing assistant there, you'd be highly sought after afterward. You should go!”
Qin Yu Xiang was always thinking of Lin Xiao Tian. He knew she was afraid of thunder. If she were to be alone, it would be quite worrying.
However, no matter what Lin Xiao Tian said, Qin Yu Xiang remained adamant about him going.
Xu Qing He, who was standing nearby, immediately joined the fray, tirelessly extolling the virtues of their Guoyiguan, which further solidified Qin Yu Xiang’s resolve.
Seeing the tide of the situation turning decisively, Lin Xiao Tian knew he couldn’t refuse any longer.
But becoming a corporate drone working nine to five wouldn’t be so easy for him.
“Alright, I agree,” Lin Xiao Tian decided to placate Qin Yu Xiang for now.
Upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian’s reply, Xu Qing He’s face lit up with joy.
“Good, good, good… Xiao Tian, I knew it. I didn’t misjudge you!”
“However, I have a few conditions. If you don’t agree to them, I absolutely will not join you!”
Xu Qing He suddenly became a bit nervous. “Xiao Tian, what are your conditions?”
“Can we talk privately?” Lin Xiao Tian asked Xu Qing He.
Xu Qing He hesitated for a moment before finally nodding.
Then, Lin Xiao Tian led Xu Qing He outside, leaving the three women inside exchanging bewildered glances.
“Xiao Tian, mind your manners!” Qin Yu Xiang’s voice followed them, worried that Lin Xiao Tian might anger Xu Qing He. In her opinion, he was a benefactor crucial to Lin Xiao Tian’s future.
But she didn’t know that in the not-too-distant future, this statement would be completely reversed.
It wouldn’t be Xu Qing He who was Lin Xiao Tian’s benefactor.
Instead, Lin Xiao Tian would become Xu Qing He’s future benefactor!
It was precisely with Lin Xiao Tian’s help that the future Xu Qing He would rise through the ranks, eventually becoming the regional head!
“Xiao Tian, state your conditions. Just mention them. As long as they are reasonable, I will fulfill them!” Xu Qing He said somewhat nervously.
“Regarding the salary, I have a request!”
“Don’t worry, the starting salary is only ten thousand because you’re new. If you perform well, your salary will increase! Even a monthly salary of a hundred thousand is not an issue!” Xu Qing He patted his chest.
He was quite confident about the salary. The compensation at Guoyiguan was undoubtedly top-tier in the entire industry!
But what Lin Xiao Tian said next almost made his jaw drop.
“I don’t want a salary,” Lin Xiao Tian stated.
Xu Qing He blinked, almost failing to comprehend. “What did you say? I didn’t hear you clearly just now!”
“I said… I don’t want a salary.”
“Ah… this…” Xu Qing He’s lips twitched.
He surveyed Lin Xiao Tian again, wondering if the young man’s foolishness had returned. In all his years of practice, this was the first time he had encountered such an outrageous request!
“Is that not possible?”
“It’s possible… of course, it’s possible…”
Seeing Xu Qing He agree, Lin Xiao Tian continued, “Alright, now for the second requirement.”
“Wait, there’s a second requirement? How many do you have?”
“Three in total. Is that not allowed?”
“It’s allowed! Continue!” Xu Qing He sighed.
After all, he would agree to any number of requests as long as Lin Xiao Tian didn’t want a salary.
“I am not allowed to charge patients I treat for medical fees.”
“This…” Xu Qing He hesitated.
How would the clinic be profitable if they didn't charge fees?
However, considering Lin Xiao Tian’s value, he still agreed. Since Lin Xiao Tian wasn’t taking a salary, it could be considered a trade-off for the medical fees.
“Alright, I agree to this!” Xu Qing He nodded. “What is your last requirement?”
“I’m usually quite busy and can’t be at the clinic every day. So, I don’t want fixed working hours. In simple terms, I want to be able to come and go as I please.” Lin Xiao Tian looked at him.
“This is not possible. What’s the difference between that and not working at all? You need to be at the clinic at least a few days a week.”
“A few days? That won’t work. I don’t have the time.”
They haggled for a while longer, and finally, Xu Qing He compromised partially, proposing that Lin Xiao Tian must be at the clinic one day a week, and other than that, unless it was an emergency, he didn’t have to come.
Both Lin Xiao Tian and Xu Qing He were satisfied with this arrangement.
Soon, they returned to the house, both smiling.
“Alright, then here’s to a fruitful collaboration,” Xu Qing He extended his hand to Lin Xiao Tian.
“To a fruitful collaboration,” Lin Xiao Tian sighed.
If it weren’t for Qin Yu Xiang, he would never have agreed to Xu Qing He.
“By the way, I’ll have our legal department draft the labor contract when I get back. We’ll schedule a time to sign it then.”
“Okay!” Lin Xiao Tian nodded.
After receiving Lin Xiao Tian’s affirmative response, Xu Qing He left, quite pleased. Lin Xiao Tian, under Qin Yu Xiang’s instructions, saw them off to the village entrance.
“Let’s exchange WeChat. I’ll add you to our company group,” Guo Lin Qing, with her impressive cleavage, approached Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian scanned Guo Lin Qing from head to toe, his gaze settling on the ample display.
Guo Lin Qing froze, quickly covering her chest and looking at Lin Xiao Tian warily.
“Pervert!” Guo Lin Qing glared at Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian remained unfazed, continuing to gaze at her chest before speaking calmly,
“Does it still hurt recently?”
Guo Lin Qing was taken aback, then stared at Lin Xiao Tian in astonishment. “You… you can tell?”
Lin Xiao Tian nodded. “It’s breast cancer. There’s a lump inside. Your large breasts are affecting this lump even when you walk. It’s best to get it treated as soon as possible.”
Hearing Lin Xiao Tian’s words, Guo Lin Qing’s face turned crimson.
However, breast cancer was a troublesome disease. She was also studying medicine and knew her current situation. Typically, the entire breast would need to be removed.
Thinking that her pride and joy would soon be gone, and if her entire breast were removed, would she still consider herself a woman?
“I know. I’m hesitating about whether to have the surgery, as… the entire breast has to be removed,” Guo Lin Qing sighed.
“Remove the entire breast? Absolutely unnecessary!” Lin Xiao Tian said in a flat tone.
In his eyes, such a minor ailment didn't warrant such a complicated procedure.
Hearing Lin Xiao Tian’s words, Guo Lin Qing was stunned.
“You… you have a way?”