Chapter 1297: Another Test
Seeing that Hua Dongxu and Xv Zhina were reluctant to talk more about their feelings, Lin Tian figured they probably had some unspeakable secrets, so he let the topic drop.
"So, how have the past few months on the Celestial Dragon Continent been?" Lin Tian asked, changing the subject.
Hua Dongxu replied with a smile, "I came here once a few years ago as an exchange student at Kanyue City Medical University. I really liked the Celestial Dragon Continent from that time, not just for its medical skills but also for its food and culture. Over the past few months, I’ve gained a lot, most importantly, the classmates at the school are cute and enthusiastic. I’m almost falling in love with this place."
Xv Zhina looked at Hua Dongxu’s profile and said with laughter in her eyes, "I like it here too. I’d heard before that the Celestial Dragon Continent has many historical sites, but I never had the chance to see them with my own eyes. When Kanyue City Medical University goes on holiday, will you take me?"
The smile on Hua Dongxu’s face froze, and his mouth opened as if he was struggling to speak.
"What’s wrong? Can’t you?"
"During the summer vacation I want..." After pausing for two seconds, Hua Dongxu said, "I want to join the new ancient medicine department Mr. Zhao established. Zhina... I’m sorry, I can’t accompany you this time."
Zhina was taken aback momentarily, then quickly understood. She squinted her eyes and smiled, saying, "Do we need to say sorry to each other? We will have plenty of opportunities in the future. Wherever you go, I’ll go. I also want to join that ancient medicine department."
Hua Dongxu patted Xv Zhina’s hand reassuringly, then looked at Lin Tian and said, "Lin Tian, please help us to apply with Mr. Zhao."
"With your medical skills, do you really need to apply?" Lin Tian said, almost laughing.
Hua Dongxu nodded very seriously and said, "Of course, after all, we’re not from the Celestial Dragon Continent..."
Lin Tian said, "You’re overthinking this. In our Celestial Dragon Continent during the Three Kingdoms Period, the famous military strategist Cao Cao wrote a poem ’Short Song Style,’ which includes the line, ’The deer call gently, feeding on the wild patches. I have distinguished guests, playing lutes and blowing flutes.’ It signifies eagerness to recruit talented people. Right now, the teachers are in need of people, and they will definitely welcome you."
Upon hearing Lin Tian’s assurance, Hua Dongxu seemed relieved of a burden, smiling more easily.
After lunch, the four of them returned to school and went their separate ways. Lin Tian, holding hands with Liou Qingcheng, asked, "Where are we going this afternoon?"
Liou Qingcheng seemed to have already made up her mind. She wrapped one hand around Lin Tian’s arm and pointed in a direction with the other, smiling, "Over there."
Following where Liou Qingcheng pointed, he saw a white four-story building that he had never been to before.
"What’s that building for?"
"The library, of course."
"Are you thinking of taking an internship during the summer vacation?"
"Yes, it’s a good opportunity. After working hard for a year, I should test the results," Liou Qingcheng said with a smile.
"That’s true, knowledge and practice are equally important. But with your excellent grades, it should be easy to get an internship, right? Do you really need to work so hard?"
Liou Qingcheng lightly knocked on Lin Tian’s head and said, "There is no end to learning. Unlike some people who skip classes and slack off every day."
"But you also need to rest and play a little. You have been taking notes all morning. You’re not going to the library this afternoon, are you?"
"Then tell me, where do you want to go?" Liou Qingcheng asked softly.
"How about we go see a movie?"
"Alright."
They got back in the car, and Lin Tian took out his phone to book two movie tickets online. He cunningly chose seats in a corner where there were no people around.
Liou Qingcheng didn’t initially understand Lin Tian’s intention, but when he led her to the corner in the cinema, she realized everything, glaring at Lin Tian and muttering softly, "Rascal!"
"How can you call me that? I’m a decent person!"
Halfway through the movie, Liou Qingcheng lost track of the plot on the screen, as she was slumped comfortably in her seat, allowing Lin Tian to make those little gestures. To be honest, she then understood why so many couples like to go on movie dates, as the atmosphere was indeed quite stimulating...
"Honey~" Suddenly, Liou Qingcheng called softly.
Lin Tian shivered all over; Liou Qingcheng had only called him ’honey’ a few times before, and only in moments of deep emotion. So these two words were like a powerful aphrodisiac to Lin Tian, combined with her alluring look, which almost drove Lin Tian wild.
Liou Qingcheng hugged Lin Tian’s arm, whispering, "Honey, I want to go home..."
"But you’ve got your period..."
"I lied to you."
"What? Then you’re doomed today!"
...
The two didn’t go back to Liou Qingcheng’s house but instead returned to the villa Lin Tian bought near the school.
There was no one else in the villa, and once they closed the door, they embraced each other...
After their passionate encounter, they dragged their exhausted bodies to sleep on the large sofa. It wasn’t until 6:30 in the evening that they were woken by a ringing phone.
Lin Tian reluctantly picked up the phone and saw that it was Li calling.
"Hello."
"Second Brother, she woke up and has been asking where you are. Do you want to come over?" Li asked.
Looking at Liou Qingcheng, who was still sleepy in his arms, Lin Tian thought for a moment and said, "I’m occupied today, so I can’t make it. Please take good care of her. I’ll visit her tomorrow and tell her to get some rest."
"Okay, I got it. Oh, and the guy from the Qing Continent you captured last night woke up. There’s nothing wrong with his head. Tian Ming and the others interrogated him. He said he was just here to get revenge on Zhang Ya’Er."
This result didn’t surprise Lin Tian as much, but he was concerned about whether they had caught the other Qing Continent person and DS who had escaped.
Li said, "We haven’t caught them yet, but it should be soon."
"Got it. Once they’re caught, leave them to Zhang Ya’Er."
Li was obviously a bit stunned, pausing for a few seconds before saying, "Leave them to her? You didn’t see Zhang Ya’Er’s expression. If we hand them over to her, I’m afraid..."
Li didn’t finish, but Lin Tian understood that Zhang Ya’Er wasn’t exactly soft-hearted. As beautiful and well-built as she was, her heart was that much harder.
"It’s fine. If she’s too reckless, have Wu Yong transfer her elsewhere." Lin Tian said softly.
Li suddenly understood; this was another layer of test.
Earlier, Lin Tian had praised the woman as if she were Zhuge Liang, but since Li hadn’t interacted with her personally, he still had some reservations. It would be good to test her; if this woman isn’t rational and can’t grasp the bigger picture, she’s indeed not suited to be his assistant. Otherwise, it would only backfire.