Chapter 631: He Likes Li Xia
Nan Qiao arrived at the school dragging a gray suitcase, with Chen Man following behind, also carrying a large suitcase, on top of which was a big woven bag.
Today was the school's market day, a place where you could barter items or sell things for cash.
When everyone saw Chen Man carrying a woven bag, they cast glances and whispered among themselves.
"Didn't they say Nan Qiao is rich? Why is she here too?"
"Could it be that her wealthy boyfriend dumped her?"
"I saw that guy at the school gate last time; he seemed so cold. If he really liked her, he wouldn't be so indifferent—he'd definitely be smiling."
"Tsk tsk, she got dumped. But with her looks, finding another rich guy should be a piece of cake."
"Rich people stick to their own circles; they probably know what she's like, and no one dares to approach her now."
Nan Qiao heard all this, but it was as if she hadn't heard at all.
Everyone gossips behind people's backs, and everyone is gossiped about.
As long as she behaves properly, she doesn't fear rumors.
Things she hasn't done will naturally crumble upon examination.
Calmly, Nan Qiao set up the stall with Chen Man, who felt indignant on her behalf.
"Qiaoqiao, the stuff they're saying is so awful! I really want to rip their mouths apart!!" Chen Man said through gritted teeth.
"Manman, you need to learn to control your emotions, not let them be easily seen by others, or used against you as their shield."
"Qiaoqiao, how did you cultivate such a good temper? Why can't I manage to do it?"
Nan Qiao chuckled softly, saying nothing.
How was it cultivated?
By hearing insults repeatedly, it becomes calm gradually.
As a child, she was bullied because of her social status, ridiculed.
Nan Qiao remembered Liu Yanfang's sneer for a long, long time.
Eventually, she didn't care anymore, wasn't so angry, and gradually recovered.
They set up the stall, and Chen Man arranged the utensils.
Nan Qiao's stall for consultations caught many people's attention; everyone was curiously peeking over.
"Are they trying to offer free consultations here? Can Medical College students actually diagnose without a license?"
"If someone dies from the diagnosis, whose responsibility is it?"
"Whose else could it be? It surely falls on these two naïve students!"
"Tsk tsk, a big forest has all sorts of birds."
Lu Hui and Li Ning noticed the scene too.
Lu Hui whispered, "Ningning, Nan Qiao and Chen Man are being ridiculous, right? Even though they're students at the Medical College, I haven't heard of students openly treating patients. If someone dies, can they bear the consequences?"
Li Ning: "Whether they can bear it or not, I'm sure they've thought it through."
Li Ning's words carried a mocking tone towards Nan Qiao, relying on her being the Bai Family's darling and the Li Family's wife to do whatever she wanted.
Lu Hui: "Although she's the top scorer in the college entrance exams, it doesn't mean she can act without a license."
Li Ning: "We'll see. I'm curious too about what Nan Qiao plans to do."
Trying to treat people without a medical license, she surely knows the risks involved.
Lu Hui and Li Ning stood nearby, constantly observing the situation with Nan Qiao.
Just then, an incident occurred.
Three boys approached, full of swagger.
The one in the black jacket stood in front and sat down on a chair; the other two remained standing, as there was only one chair available.
The boy sat there, examining Nan Qiao's stall nonchalantly and said, "Free consultation?"
Recognizing the unfriendly demeanor, Chen Man showed no favorable response and replied coolly, "Yes, it's a free check-up, no charge. What kind of health issue do you want diagnosed?"
She evaluated him with a glance and smiled.
Wang Tao spoke up with displeasure, "What's that look supposed to mean?"
Chen Man: "Aren't you here for a check-up? My gaze is naturally all part of inspection techniques—observing, questioning, feeling, and listening—to determine if you have any hidden disease from your complexion. Early treatment is imperative if you do."
Wang Tao: "..."
These words sounded like a mockery to him.
Wang Tao frowned, his tone even more disgruntled: "You're the one who's sick!"
Chen Man: "Classmate, please choose your words carefully. Take a closer look—I mean, this place offers free check-ups. If you're not sick, what brings you here? A reunion maybe? Do we even know each other?"
Wang Tao: "..."
Sly and articulate.
Wang Tao's gaze shifted towards Nan Qiao sitting nearby.
Before he could speak, Nan Qiao spoke first: "In the past few days, you've lost your appetite, can't sleep, are parched, and stressed with anxiety."
Wang Tao was stunned; how did she know everything?
Wang Tao quickly changed his expression: "You're basing my health assessment on the bloodshot veins in my eyes, aren't you?"
Nan Qiao: "Not just that. When you spoke, Manman instinctively furrowed her brows because your breath is overpowering and your tongue coating is heavy and irregular."
Wang Tao: "..."
Chen Man: "You have no idea how hard I'm trying to endure it. Classmate, if you feel unwell, you should seek treatment promptly. Healthy you, healthy others."
Wang Tao: "..."
Nan Qiao stifled a laugh; Chen Man's words were too amusing.
Wang Tao held back his anger, still sitting there without walking away.
He came to investigate who had bullied and wronged Li Xia to death.
Wang Tao had liked Li Xia for a long time.
Li Xia didn't agree to be with him but occasionally agreed to have meals together.
After Li Xia left the school, Wang Tao sought out Nan Qiao wanting her to give Li Xia an explanation.
Many things happened along the way, and he didn't manage to meet Nan Qiao.
Today was different; today, knowing Nan Qiao was offering free consultations, he brought two classmates to see the situation.
Looking at the pure and innocent Xiao Bai kind of girl in front of him, Wang Tao didn't feel any remorse; his anger was still raging.
"Nonsense! You two are talking rubbish; you're doing this on purpose!" Wang Tao said coldly.
Nan Qiao: "If you think we're talking nonsense, then go to the hospital and register, see how a doctor feels about it."
Chen Man: "If you don't trust our medical skills, why are you here? Are you here to cause trouble, or to make your presence known?"
Wang Tao: "Yiming, let them check you. Didn't you say you had a headache? Given Nan Qiao's excellent medical skills and her status as the top scorer, surely she can treat your hereditary headaches."
The classmate named Yiming promptly stepped forward, while Wang Tao showed no sign of standing up.
Chen Man couldn't bear watching anymore and loudly said, "Classmate Wang Tao, since you're getting a check-up for your friend Yiming, shouldn't you let him sit in the chair you're on?"
Yiming said shyly, "It's alright, I can stand, or I can squat."
With that, he crouched down.
He didn't dare to compete for the chair with Wang Tao; he was too afraid.
However, Chen Man didn't care if he dared, she watched Wang Tao reluctantly stand up, vacating the chair for Yiming to sit down.
Nan Qiao: "Sit down and give me your hand."