PFC Chapter 231 Becoming an Apprentice
Chapter 231 Becoming an Apprentice
The Martial Alliance arranged for a car to take Xia Liuli back to the clinic, and Xiao Chen went along as well.
Upon arriving in the capital, he didn't plan to visit the Xiao family's main residence; instead, he stayed with Xia Liuli for the time being.
Jiang Qingchen, a renowned physician, was the teacher that Xiao Chen arranged for Xia Liuli. He runs a medical clinic in the capital.
With his status as a leading physician, all the major hospitals were eager to recruit him, but Jiang Qingchen remained unmoved. He only ran a clinic and rarely saw patients. His students usually took care of the patients at the clinic.
"The teacher often takes on students, and has quite a few disciples," Xia Liuli said to Xiao Chen.
“I know,” Xiao Chen nodded.
Jiang Qingchen was also on the front lines when the plague broke out. He witnessed Xiao Chen saving countless people single-handedly and was completely convinced and deeply respected him.
When Xiao Chen contacted him and asked him to tutor Xia Liuli, he happily agreed.
Although Jiang Qingchen has many students, he personally teaches only a few of them; most are apprentices.
As soon as Xia Liuli arrived, she was treated as his personal disciple, and Jiang Qingchen even planned to teach her everything he knew.
Naturally, Xia Liuli held a high position in the medical clinic and was highly sought after.
"My teacher keeps saying he wants to see you. I wonder what his reaction will be if I go back now..." Xia Liuli said with a wicked sense of humor.
As they spoke, they entered a clinic.
"Junior Sister is back!" The clinic immediately erupted in noise.
"Junior sister is finally back safe and sound, that's wonderful!" Many medical students surrounded her, asking after her with concern and looking at her with eager eyes.
In front of everyone, Xia Liuli reverted to her icy demeanor and did not respond to them.
Who is this man?
When they saw Xiao Chen and Xia Liuli walking side by side, very close together, their faces darkened.
Whether they were captivated by her beauty or wanted to use Xia Liuli to get closer to Jiang Qingchen, few of the male disciples at the medical clinic didn't harbor feelings for her, but unfortunately, none of them could get close to her.
She always kept people at arm's length and didn't care about anyone.
Xiao Chen was so close, yet she didn't resist at all, which displeased the other disciples.
Xiao Chen sensed several obvious hostility.
"Liuli is back..."
An old man came running out to greet him personally.
Knowing that Xia Liuli had someone protecting her, he wasn't worried at all.
When Jiang Qingchen saw Xiao Chen, she suddenly froze.
Soon, his expression became excited.
The Sage of Medicine is a mythical figure.
"You..." he opened his mouth as if to call out.
Xiao Chen quickly stopped him with a look, preventing him from shouting.
"I am a friend of Miss Xia, from Nancheng. I am not very knowledgeable, but I have long admired Doctor Jiang for his superb medical skills and high moral character. I have come here today to pay my respects. If Doctor Jiang does not mind, I would like to become your apprentice." He said this and bowed to Jiang Qingchen.
"What...what?" Jiang Qingchen froze, completely stunned.
"Tch, another one here to become an apprentice." The surrounding medical students looked at him with disdain.
Master physicians are national treasures of the Xia Kingdom; ordinary people have no access to them, let alone the privilege of taking on disciples easily.
Jiang Qingchen is an exception, so much so that many people come to become his disciples every day.
Some genuinely wanted to study medicine, some were after fame and fortune, and others had other motives...
Of course, Jiang Qingchen doesn't accept just anyone; one must have exceptional medical talent or an outstanding reputation.
With so many apprentices in this clinic, any one of them would be a top student or have a powerful background, so naturally they would all be arrogant and proud.
Xiao Chen comes from a small place and probably doesn't have any background, so naturally people look down on him.
"Someone like that wants to become my disciple? He's really overestimating himself!"
"Look at him, does he look like he has any talent for medicine? He's clearly up to no good. He's chasing after Xia Liuli and wants to use her name to gild his own reputation. How smug!"
"Look at the teacher's expression, he was so shocked and clearly extremely disgusted. How could he possibly accept him?"
The medical students whispered and discussed among themselves.
"Dr. Jiang, are you alright?" Xiao Chen called out.
Jiang Qingchen then snapped out of her astonishment.
"You... want to become my disciple?" He was still in shock and could hardly believe it.
"Yes." Xiao Chen nodded, then gave him another warning look, telling him to watch his words.
“This…” Jiang Qingchen looked troubled.
That was a medical sage...
A legendary figure in the medical field of Xia Kingdom, wouldn't it be beneath him to become his disciple?
"How can this be allowed?"
He immediately wanted to refuse, but dared not accept it.
"Dr. Jiang, I sincerely want to become your apprentice. Please give me some face." Xiao Chen's tone became more serious.
Before Jiang Qingchen could even speak, the medical students around him couldn't help but chime in.
"What the hell? You think you can become a disciple just because you want to give your teacher face? Who do you think you are, with so much face?" one of them shouted angrily.
"You're so arrogant! You think you can become my apprentice? Everyone here is from a prestigious family and graduated from a top university. What makes you think you're qualified? Although the teacher is lenient in accepting apprentices, the threshold is not something just anyone can cross. Are you even qualified?"
"Don't you have any manners? Is this how you talk to a top-tier doctor? The teacher already said he won't accept any more, you're not worthy to know that, right? Get out of here! Otherwise, we won't be polite!"
……
Immediately, the medical students began to reprimand and criticize, attempting to forcibly expel the person.
"Teacher, you don't need to pay attention to this clown. The students will handle it for you. He can't cause any trouble," someone said.
Many medical students come from prominent families and speak with great confidence.
Jiang Qingchen's expression changed when he heard those accusations, and now it is even more gloomy.
"You bastard!" he roared, utterly enraged.
The medical students were all taken aback.
This kid has really angered the teacher to this extent...
"Teacher, please calm down. Leave it to us. We'll make sure this kid suffers and learns the consequences of offending you!" one of them said obsequiously.
Jiang Qingchen looked at him with a murderous gaze, which made him shudder.
“You… are very good…” he said through gritted teeth, glancing around.
"Those who were speaking just now, all of you, come forward so I can have a good look at you," Jiang Qingchen said.
The medical students were overjoyed, thinking they were about to receive praise.
Those who remained silent secretly regretted not joining in the condemnation.
Several people immediately came out.
“Protecting teachers is what we should do; it’s nothing, and teachers don’t need to take it to heart,” someone said with a smile.
"You lot... get out of the clinic right now, and never mention my name again. I don't have students like you!" Jiang Qingchen said angrily.
"Wh...what..." The group was stunned, looking completely bewildered.
How could this be?
They were clearly standing up for their teacher, so why were they expelled from the school?
The other students looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Who gave you permission to criticize him? Which one of you is qualified? A bunch of bastards!" Jiang Qingchen was furious and even wanted to slap someone.
"This……"
The group looked embarrassed and increasingly puzzled.
Teacher... is this someone protecting that kid?
They actually got that angry!
Who is he?