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Chapter 37: 37

By the time Gu Jun arrived at the Fragrance Tower’s Exquisite Room, it was already half-past eight . When he entered, he saw Professor Gu waiting with the other five students . Quoting Professor Gu, “Gu Jun is the champion of the entire day . If he has not arrived, not a single one of you will move your chopsticks . ” After Gu Jun sat down, the dishes were served up quickly and consecutively . Within instants, the delicious mouthwatering scent wafted throughout the entire room, tickling the everyone’s taste buds .

“Ah Jun, come have a chicken thigh . ” With the shared chopstick, Professor Gu picked up the most coveted part of the steamed chicken and passed it to Gu Jun who was on his side .

Finally, Professor Gu called him Ah Jun again, and not Little Jun .

Smiling lightly, Cai Zixuan and the others watched on . Today, none of them had the right to fight for the coveted piece of meat . Sniggling, Wang Ruoxiang said, “Eat more . The steamed chicken here is exceptionally tender and juicy . ”

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“Thank you . ” Gu Jun took a huge bite . He was starving . Chewing a few times, the sumptuous juices of the chicken burst and enveloped his taste buds . “Delicious!”

The more he chewed, the warmer he felt in his heart, and the dull gloom dissipated . When all of the professors had given up on him, Professor Gu stood firmly by his side, and had even given him this opportunity .

“Professor, thank you . ” With the shared chopstick, Gu Jun served Professor Gu a big piece of chicken .

“Good, good . ” A warm emotion flushed Professor Gu’s face as Gu Jun softened his expression . “As long as you continue to grow and develop . ”

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Then, Professor Gu’s eyes swept by the students beside him, lamenting . “The things that happened today were shocking . However, I am very heartened to see your outstanding performances . ” In the standard clinical skills test, Xu Hai, Zhang Haoran, and He Yuhan had impressive results, clinching a better future for themselves . However, the competition was not over yet . Some events were to be held tomorrow .

“Professor Qin also said that everyone must be psychologically prepared . The world may become very strange . ”

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Professor Gu got up and served some dishes for every student . From his warm gesture, everyone could feel their teacher’s well wishes .

“No matter where, medical practitioners, especially clinical practitioners, will be very tired as a doctor . ” Professor Gu broadened his face and solemnly advised, “There will be no personal time, and high pressure despite the little pay . Sometimes, the family of the patient would also not be understanding . If you choose to be a doctor, you have to endure these hardships . When you are a doctor, you cannot be afraid of getting dirty or tired . You don’t need to be a saviour to anyone, but you must live in a way that allows you to hold your head high . Ah Jun, Ruoxiang, Zixuan, especially the three of you . You… you may be facing a challenging future . ”

Professor Gu being old-fashioned had already been said repetitively . Usually, when everyone hears it, they would brush it off as some overly-said chicken soup for the soul, but at the moment, it touched their hearts exceedingly .

After today’s roller-coaster of events, the young excitement and dreams of these aspiring doctors were trampled upon, be it by far or by little .

“I’m not afraid of adversities . Otherwise, I wouldn’t have chosen to study medicine . ” Wang Ruoxiang shrugged slightly . “I chose this because I like this . ” There was no trace of doubt on anyone’s faces . With her exceptional appearance, there was no reason for her to do so if she is not of this personality and did not really like medicine . After all, medicine was a dirty, bitter, and tiring journey . How surprising . There were actually people who liked medicine .

“Professor Gu, rest assured,” Cai Zixuan’s eyes sparkled with tears, “just like what Shakespeare said, ‘Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none . ‘”

“Isn’t that Lu Xun’s saying?” Wang Ruoxiang interjected . Everyone burst out in a peal of sudden laughter, filling the room full with cheerful air .

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“It’s not! Really!” Cai Zixuan’s aged face also lit up with elation . “But Lu Xun did say something similar…”

“Alright . ” Professor Gu smiled and gave Cai Zixuan a light tap on his shoulder, halting the upcoming brandishing of knowledge . Quickly, he resumed his lecture, “Regardless of how difficult the days will be, you have to remember that a day with these white robes is a day of duty and responsibilities . Ah Jun, Ruoxiang, Zixuan, the days awaiting you may be tough and tumultuous . ”

“Yes, Professor . You have already said so already,” Gu Jun interjected this time, chiming along and poking fun at his teacher . Following his lead, everyone sniggered . “Indeed, you have said it . ”

“Yes, yes, it will be tough . ”

“Hmph, only you are this cheeky . ” Smiling, Professor Gu gave Gu Jun’s shoulders a firm pat and looked at Wang Ruoxiang and Cai Zixuan . “From tomorrow onwards, I cannot watch over the three of you anymore . You must take care of yourself, and if you can, support each other . ”

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The trio nodded solemnly and looked into each other’s eyes . Wasn’t that the unspoken plan?

“You have to work hard, alright?” Xu Hai earnestly said, “Be on the frontlines, eradicate that weird Banyan Malformation Disease . ” Contrary, He Yuhan on the side interrupted, “Don’t listen to him . Safety comes first . If you need to run, make that tactical retreat . ” As usual, Zhang Haoran was still full of confidence and was smiling . “If I can qualify into this mysterious department in the future, remember to take me along . ”

In the face of sincere support, Gu Jun did not respond, Wang Ruoxiang sniggered and chimed an occasional reply, while the ever talkative Cai Zixuan gave his affirmations .

The well-wishes of everyone had warmed their hearts, yet no words could adequately describe the fuzziness within their hearts .

Throughout the meal, the atmosphere of an imminent departure lingered . As it was still a long day for everyone the next morning, Professor Gu settled the bill when everyone was almost done . Leaving the Fragrance Tower, they leapt onto several taxis and headed back to Eastern University .

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Back in the dormitory, Gu Jun immediately washed up and laid onto his bed, all ready to end this eventful day .

Alas, many thoughts swirled unceasingly in his mind . Despite his heavy fatigue, he rolled around, unable to fall asleep .

On the opposite side, Cai Zixuan was knocked out the moment his head touched the pillows . Soon after, light snoozes echoed throughout the room . His fatigue had even left him oblivious to how his beloved electronic rice cooker had been left unwashed .

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Staring at the ceiling, Gu Jun’s tired eyelids slowly closed and finally drifted into dreamland some time later .

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Early the next morning, Gu Jun was rudely jolted awake by Cai Zixuan’s scream . “My rice cooker! Someone used it! What’s going on? Who broke in?”

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“What’s this fuss about? Don’t overreact! What you are going to join is the medical department, not the secret service department,” Gu Jun muttered as he flipped around . He hadn’t slept enough . “I used it . I cooked something . Don’t let it bother you and just wash it . Alright?”

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“Oh . ” Cai Zixuan scratched his semi-bald head while looking at the greasy pot . “Okay . What were you cooking? Why did you put so much oil in?”

Although Gu Jun’s heart was still overly attached to his warm bed, he soon got up . The staff said yesterday that the special car will pick them up at 7:30 this morning . Gu Jun quickly tidied himself up and took Li Yuerui’s phone, leaving the SD card tucked into a very hidden crack at the corner of the dormitory .

When the two reached the back entrance of the dormitory area, Wang Ruoxiang was already standing there . After a while, Brother Ma Jiahua also arrived .

At half-past seven, a black 8-seater MPV drove in . Their special ride was right on time . The four of them got in the car . The car started and took them to a mysterious destination .

It was not an army camp or restricted military area as they had suspected . It was an old, worn-out office building in the suburbs . It was more than 10 storeys high with an inconspicuous appearance . Evidently, this was just a reception area and not the actual headquarters of the “department” .

At the concierge of the office building, the 4 of them were gathered together with Sun Yuheng and the others . Of the 9 chosen nominees, everyone had gathered; none of them decided to decline the offer .

Then, familiar faces appeared . Professor Qin and his panel of judges walked out and described the schedule that was planned for them . They were to sit for a series of interviews and tests . It would not be conducted by Professor Qin or his panel, but specialised department’s staff .

While everyone had remained unshaken, a certain discomfort churned within Gu Jun .

Damn, looks like I can’t escape this .

“Just cooperate well with the interviewers, and you should be fine,” said Professor Qin . “It’s a routine procedure . Don’t be stressed . Gu Jun, you come with me for a while . ”

Gu Jun’s heart skipped a beat subconsciously as he followed Professor Qin . In the eyes of the other students, they thought that Professor Qin had attached great importance to him, and he wanted to give some individual advice to him . Howeverm Gu Jun noticed that Professor Qin’s gaze seemed a bit different from yesterday .

“Gu Jun . ” Professor Qin’s aged face was calm and serious . “Remember to answer the questions honestly during the interview . The country knows more than you think, understand?”

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