CHAPTER 1142: CHAPTER 1138: FINDING A PLACE TO INTERN

After the old man returned, he didn’t come to knock on the door but instead went straight to the kitchen to busy himself with dinner.

Seeing this, Chen Yang and Xiao Cui didn’t go out either but continued discussing medical matters in the room.

After a round of discussion, Chen Yang found that Xiao Cui truly had a talent for medicine.

Before meeting Chen Yang, Xiao Cui had never been in contact with medicine, but with self-study over time, she had almost grown to be an independent doctor.

She can diagnose many simple ailments and offer the best solutions.

It’s just some of the more difficult and troublesome issues she’s still not very clear about.

"Xiao Cui, you can start practicing on your own now, you could even open a clinic." Chen Yang couldn’t help but say.

Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment and then her face was filled with joy!

"Really, Brother Chen Yang, my medical skills are good enough to open a clinic?"

"Yes, you know most of the diseases, opening a simple clinic shouldn’t be a problem." Chen Yang nodded again, giving his affirmation.

After speaking, Chen Yang remembered he had promised Xiao Cui last time that he would open a clinic for her when she was ready to practice on her own.

Now that Xiao Cui’s medical skills had apparently reached that point, Chen Yang brought up the matter again, wanting to open a clinic for her.

But hearing this, Xiao Cui immediately shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum.

"Brother Chen Yang, let’s forget about it, opening a clinic requires a lot of money, and I only have theoretical knowledge now, with no practical experience, I’m afraid to do it." Xiao Cui shook her head and said.

Hearing this, Chen Yang immediately held Xiao Cui’s hand and said, "Silly girl, don’t worry about the money, opening a clinic doesn’t cost much, besides you are my woman, spending money on you is what I should do."

These words from Chen Yang made Xiao Cui feel very warm inside, so she didn’t mention money again.

However, she still shook her head.

"No, I have no clinical experience. Suddenly opening a clinic, I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle it." Xiao Cui worriedly said.

Chen Yang had initially thought that Xiao Cui refused because she was worried about the money. Now he realized that she was more concerned about her abilities.

Afraid of causing any trouble.

Understanding that Xiao Cui lacked self-confidence, Chen Yang first comforted her a little, giving her some encouragement.

Then, after thinking for a bit, he said, "But your concern is not without reason, starting a clinic without clinical experience is indeed not suitable."

"How about this, I know a great physician who has a clinic not far from your home. You could first go there to study for a while, to accumulate some experience, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui’s expression turned delighted.

"Really? Okay, I’ve been wanting to find a place to gain some clinical experience!" Xiao Cui readily agreed.

"Alright, once we finish dinner, I’ll take you there, and you can study there."

Chen Yang nodded in agreement.

Just then, waves of aromatic smells wafted in from outside! It was the smell of dishes being cooked by the old man outside.

As soon as they smelled the aroma, a knock on the door followed.

"Yang Zi, Xiao Cui, dinner’s ready."

It was Xiao Cui’s mother’s voice.

"Okay, mom, Chen Yang and I will be right there."

Xiao Cui responded immediately, then stood up with Chen Yang and opened the door to go out.

As soon as they reached the living room, Chen Yang saw a table full of sumptuous dinners.

There were all sorts of seafood like lobster, abalone, crabs.

In addition, there was a bottle of drink and a bottle of rather expensive old wine.

Seeing the wine, Chen Yang knew that the old man would surely drink to his heart’s content with him.

But it was just as well, as he didn’t have much to do today, so having a drink wouldn’t hurt.

"Yang Zi, sit down quickly; make yourself at home, there’s no need to be too polite." Xiao Cui’s mother saw that Chen Yang hadn’t sat down yet, so she warmly invited him.

"Alright, Auntie, I won’t be polite then."

Chen Yang hurriedly smiled and waved his hand, then casually found a spot to sit down.

Not long after sitting down, the old man completed his tasks in the kitchen, wiped his hands, walked out of the kitchen, and sat next to Chen Yang.

With the family all gathered, they naturally began eating in earnest.

The dinner was very rich, and though Chen Yang originally planned to savor it, the old man opened the wine as soon as they started.

Chen Yang smiled, said nothing, and went along with the old man, drinking several rounds with him before he started eating.

This meal lasted nearly two hours.

In fact, Xiao Cui and her mother finished eating long ago; the meal took so long primarily because Chen Yang and the old man were drinking.

As those who know will understand, men getting on in years, when they drink too much, tend to have many topics to chat about.

The two of them often drank and chatted like this, almost becoming best friends.

After two hours, that bottle of old wine was completely finished.

Once they were done drinking, the old man was somewhat drunk.

However, Chen Yang was fine.

Seeing that both drinking and eating were about done, Chen Yang stood up, intending to take Xiao Cui to visit Elder Li.

To let Xiao Cui work as an intern doctor or something at Elder Li’s clinic, to accumulate some clinical experience.

"Brother Chen Yang, you’ve had so much to drink; can you still go? How about waiting until tomorrow, there’s no hurry." Xiao Cui worried about Chen Yang driving after drinking, fearing something might go wrong, so she suggested waiting until the next day.

Chen Yang smiled slightly and said with ease, "True, I drank a lot, but do I appear even a bit drunk to you? Come on, it’s fine, and it’s not far."

"Alright then."

Seeing Chen Yang’s clear speech and steady expression without any sign of drunkenness, Xiao Cui nodded in agreement.

After speaking with her mom, she followed Chen Yang out.

Once in the car, Chen Yang took Xiao Cui directly to Elder Li’s clinic.

It was only eight or nine in the evening, and although Elder Li’s clinic had no business, it hadn’t closed yet.

It usually didn’t close until a bit past ten at night.

"Mate, where’s Elder Li?"

Upon entering the shop, Chen Yang immediately asked the assistant busy inside about Elder Li’s whereabouts.

Having visited many times, the shop assistants already knew Chen Yang.

Seeing it was Chen Yang, the assistant immediately pointed upstairs.

"Mr. Chen, our boss is upstairs."

"Alright."

Chen Yang replied and then led Xiao Cui up the stairs to the second floor.

Arriving on the second floor, Chen Yang saw Elder Li holding a balance beam, seemingly dispensing herbs for a prescription.

"Elder Li."

Chen Yang called out from afar.

Hearing the voice, Elder Li immediately turned his head to look at Chen Yang.

Seeing that it was Chen Yang, Elder Li instantly showed a kindly smile.

"Hey, Yang Zi, what brings you here so late at night? You wouldn’t happen to need my help with something at this hour, would you?" Elder Li chuckled as he put down the balance beam and walked toward Chen Yang.

Hearing this, Chen Yang laughed sheepishly twice, then frankly said, "You’ve guessed it right; I do need your help with something."

Usually, when Elder Li made such a teasing remark, Chen Yang would typically laugh awkwardly, then circle around the matter before stating his purpose.

This time, he admitted straight out, and this sudden change in attitude left Elder Li momentarily stunned.

Then he couldn’t help but laugh and repeatedly shake his head.