Chapter 43: Good News from Zheng Tiande’s Household

"Tingting, please listen to my explanation..."
Chen Tingting had no intention of giving Zhang Shen any chance to defend himself.
"What else is there to say..."
Just as Chen Tingting was about to continue, a voice called out from the doorway, "Tingting," causing the fierce expression of this tigress to transform instantly.
"Oh! Where did you run off to?"
It was Pei Wei who had arrived.
Her first reaction upon seeing him was, you rascal, finally you're back.
"My dear, I just bumped into an old acquaintance outside, so I chatted for a bit. When I saw you still hadn't come out, I hurried over."
"It's nothing, just needed to explain some matters. I was worried the miracle doctor might forget."
At this moment, Chen Tingting was as gentle as a house cat, with no trace of her previous aggressive demeanor.
"If it's that issue, I believe the miracle doctor will have a solution. Tingting, don't trouble him any further."
Upon hearing this, Chen Tingting realized that Pei Wei's job transfer still required Zhang Shen's help. Yet her attitude toward Zhang Shen had just been rather harsh. Now, she was like an ant on a hot pan.
"Miracle doctor, I'm sorry for frightening you earlier—it's my fault. Please don't be angry. I won't ask you for that thing again."
Yet, the last part remained unspoken, conveyed only through her eyes to Zhang Shen.
Zhang Shen understood what Chen Tingting meant. However, for matters like this, once is enough; there's no need for a next time. If there ever was, he'd certainly bring a capable female friend to assist. If he had to deal with someone like Ye Qiong again, he might as well bang his head against a block of tofu.
"Miracle doctor, it's settled then. I'll be going!"
Finally, Zhang Shen saw her off. Just as he was about to sit down and rest, Chen Tingting, halfway to the door, retraced her steps.
"Thank you, beautiful!"
It turned out Chen Tingting was thanking Ye Qiong for coming to her rescue.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shen immediately understood the situation. But shouldn't the thanks be directed to him?

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At this moment, Zhang Shen was engrossed in researching information about Yuehu City Health Vocational College. Seeing how seriously he was studying, Ye Qiong tentatively inquired with a skeptical tone, "What, are you planning to attend this school?"
"Yes! How did you know? Do you know about it? Tell me more."
Zhang Shen was visibly excited, not expecting Ye Qiong to guess correctly. She, too, was surprised. Setting aside the fact that the school was jointly run with the Yuehu District Health Bureau—anyone who graduated from there would at least be a doctor in one of Yuehu's major hospitals. As for Ye Qiong, she herself attended that school, though she was about to graduate in less than a week.
"Miss Ye, I'm asking you a question!"
Seeing Ye Qiong lost in thought, Zhang Shen couldn't help but break her reverie.
"I'm a student there. The facilities are top-notch, otherwise I wouldn't have chosen it. However, the tuition is quite frighteningly expensive, I'm not sure..."
Ye Qiong thought the high tuition might scare Zhang Shen off, but to her surprise, he seemed indifferent. Then again, it made sense: the school was arranged by Wei Xiaorong, the tuition would be paid by Zheng Tiande, and Zhang Shen only needed to get the certificate. Still, spending four years seemed like squandering his youth.
"If that's the case, then this school is quite good."
Ye Qiong couldn't help but feel Zhang Shen was daydreaming. Yet seeing his seriousness, she lost interest in discouraging him and instead found another computer to amuse herself.

Early the next morning, Zhang Shen received a call from Zheng Tiande.
"Miracle doctor, where are you?"
Lying on the bar counter, Zhang Shen replied, "I'm at the internet café, haven't finished my shift."
"Miracle doctor, stop working for now. Your schooling is settled. Come to my house immediately; Xiaorong brought the news."
Hearing that his school enrollment was finally in sight, Zhang Shen, for the first time ever, left work early voluntarily.
After returning home and hastily freshening up, he rushed to Zheng Tiande's residence.
By now, Zheng Ke could already get out of bed and walk. Seeing Zhang Shen, she was visibly excited. Both Zhang Shen and Wei Xiaorong greeted him and had him sit down.
Before Zheng Tiande could speak, Zhang Shen took the initiative. "Mr. Zheng, what about my matter?"
Zheng Tiande replied calmly, "Miracle doctor, don't be impatient."
"How can I not be anxious? Don't beat around the bush."

Seeing Zhang Shen's anxious expression, Wei Xiaorong said to Zheng Tiande, "You'd better tell him quickly."
"Xiaorong, since you brought the news, why don't you tell the miracle doctor."
Zhang Shen watched the two, Zheng Tiande and Wei Xiaorong, acting lovey-dovey right in front of him. With Zheng Ke beside them, they seemed to treat the young girl as if she were invisible.
"Miracle doctor, here's the situation: you probably won't be able to attend the standard four-year program."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Shen was stunned. Was this what they called news? After all that, it felt like a bucket of cold water poured over him.
"If that's the case, I'll be leaving now."
With no interest left in continuing the conversation, Zhang Shen prepared to go. Just then, Zheng Ke suddenly burst out laughing.
"Miracle doctor, I haven't finished. Though you can't attend the four-year course, as long as you spend seven days, you'll still get the certificate. This way, you save a lot of time."
"Four years equals seven days." Zhang Shen calculated silently, thinking, "That's a good deal."
"Is this really okay?"
Having never experienced the ways of the world, Zhang Shen couldn't grasp the implications, so his concern was understandable.
"Don't worry, miracle doctor. I guarantee it. The dean is an old friend of mine—he's willing to help with such a small favor. It's just the tuition; you'll still need to pay the full four years."
As soon as Wei Xiaorong finished, Zheng Tiande declared, "That's easy. Miracle doctor, you've done our family an enormous favor; let me cover the tuition as repayment."
Zhang Shen's heart soared with joy. Such luck was almost unbelievable.
"Miracle doctor, given this, your current job isn't suitable for your studies. Though it's just seven days, the program is managed in a closed setting, so..."
Zhang Shen understood Wei Xiaorong's point and immediately picked up his phone to call the internet café boss.
In his memories, the café owner was a man in his forties. He remembered his first visit there, still a naïve youth. Having spent over twenty years deep in the mountains, all his knowledge came from his master's teachings—he had no idea what an internet café even was.