He had wanted to say, if Zhiqian is lucky enough to come back...
But in front of the dean, he dared not speak.
The dean knew him too well, having watched him grow up, believing that nothing was more important than work and patients in his worldview; even if the sky fell, he would stay by the patient's side. What could possibly make him miss a consultation?
"Zhiqian, tell me, what has happened? It's not that I can't go, but you're like my own child to me. You're speaking so unclearly; how do you expect my old heart to take it?" The dean's tone was steady as if to reassure him.
Ning Zhiqian hesitated for a moment then told the whole truth, "Dean, thank you! Time is pressing, I can't say more!"
He truly didn't dare delay any longer; he was making calls while looking for a car rental agency.
"Zhiqian!" the dean called out urgently and forcefully, "You're not allowed to go!"
Ning Zhiqian replied, "Teacher, the consultation is up to you, goodbye."
