Chapter 970
: Is there an ulterior motive?
When Bai Susu heard Xu Bo'an's words, she recalled that during the previous visits to Dongjiang Second Hospital, even when Xu Bo'an treated patients, he would always need to use some auxiliary mechanical equipment to check them first when necessary.
This time, Bai Susu finally believed what Xu Bo'an said, but she still firmly believed that one day Xu Bo'an might actually master such cutting-edge technology.
Thinking of this, Bai Susu said to Xu Bo'an, "Alright, then I'll trust you for now. But if you really master this technology someday, don't hide it from me! I'm your first apprentice! You should still show me some favoritism!"
Xu Bo'an was speechless upon hearing Bai Susu's words. Although she now believed that he did not possess the technology to detect DNA remotely, she actually believed that one day she would master such a technology beyond human comprehension. No wonder she was a student from a prestigious university; she could come up with such divergent thinking. It was simply unbelievable.
However, on the other hand, Xu Bo'an knew that Bai Susu's trust in his medical skills had exceeded the ordinary level. Xu Bo'an was unwilling to discourage Bai Susu's divergent thinking, so he said to Bai Susu half-jokingly, "Okay, once I master such advanced technology, I will definitely not be stingy with my beloved eldest apprentice!"
Upon hearing Xu Bo'an say the words "my favorite," Bai Susu's heart pounded faster, her cheeks flushed crimson, and her voice softened as she happily said to Xu Bo'an, "You said it yourself, so don't forget what you said!"
Xu Bo'an nodded and said, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond, of course I won't forget. By the way, it seems your relationship with that old classmate of yours isn't very good, is it?"
Bai Susu said, "It's alright. When I was in high school, Shen Ruoyao and I spent some time together, but we stopped going to and from school together for a while. After we were assigned to different classes in the second year of high school, we almost never went to and from school together again. I wouldn't say we were very close, but I don't think our relationship was that bad either. But I don't know what happened today."
At first, when we met, I felt like our relationship had returned to our closest days in school. But then, somehow, it took a turn for the worse. It was as if she was deliberately showing off how well she was doing! As old classmates, I was genuinely happy for her, but for some reason, she spoke to us with such veiled hostility, as if we had somehow offended her. I really don't understand why she's acting this way.
After listening to Bai Susu's words, Xu Bo'an said to her, "You're still too naive. You treat him as an old classmate and friend, but he doesn't think that way at all. He might have already held a grudge against you back in school!"
Bai Susu said, "When I was in school, I did hear some people around me say that Shen Ruoyao initially followed me to and from school because she wanted to use me to get the attention of the male classmates, and later she stopped following me because the male classmates simply ignored her."
So Shen Ruoyao gradually distanced herself from me because she was jealous of me—jealous that I was good-looking and popular with boys, jealous that my family was wealthier than hers, and jealous that I was better at studying than her. At the time, I was busy with my studies and didn't have time to think about these things. Now that I think about it, I don't think she would hold a grudge against me for such trivial matters. If that were the case, she would be far too petty!
Xu Bo'an said, "Women and petty men are difficult to deal with, it's hard to say. Anyway, you'd better stay away from Shen Ruoyao in the future to avoid getting into trouble!" Bai Susu nodded to Xu Bo'an after hearing his words and said, "Yes, thank you for reminding me, I understand! Oh, by the way, what's wrong with you lately? Are you having financial difficulties? If so, I still have over 800,000 yuan in my account, I'll transfer it all to you to tide you over!"
Bai Susu was actually willing to lend him all her belongings; what a high level of trust she must have in him to do that! Xu Bo'an was quite moved after hearing Bai Susu's words and said to her, "Thank you for your trust. I haven't encountered any problems; I've just spent a lot of money recently without paying much attention."
How could I, a grown man, borrow money from you? Besides, I'm just short of cash flow, it's no big deal. You know my abilities, I'll earn it back soon!
Bai Susu said, "Of course I believe in your abilities. Since you don't need it this time, I won't stand on ceremony with you. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, remember to come to me. Although I can't help you with anything major, I can still raise two or three million!"
Xu Bo'an, who now owns the Bonsai World, is no longer the person who used to care about hundreds of thousands or millions. Now, he wants to expand his business empire in a way that cannot be solved by one or two million. At least tens of millions are needed to catch his eye.
Bai Susu is a well-known young doctor in Dongjiang City. Although she is someone that ordinary people can only dream of, she is actually just an ordinary office worker who earns a fixed salary every month. Earning a salary of ten thousand yuan a month is already quite good. The fact that she said she could raise two or three million yuan in cash is the best she can do. Therefore, Xu Bo'an was very moved.
Although Xu Bo'an didn't care about the two or three million that Bai Susu mentioned, he certainly couldn't let Bai Susu down. He said to Bai Susu, "Susu, thank you!"
Bai Susu said naturally, "You're welcome. I am your first disciple, which shows that Master values me. It is my duty to help Master when necessary!"
Xu Bo'an looked at Bai Susu and teased with a smile, "You've been so generous to me, could it be that you have a bigger, unknown motive for targeting me?"
Bai Susu clearly misunderstood Xu Bo'an's words. Her pretty face turned almost red to the roots of her ears. She stammered, "I... I'm an unmarried girl, what could I possibly want from you? If anyone has designs on you, it's you who has designs on me!"
Upon hearing Bai Susu's words, Xu Bo'an nearly coughed up blood. It wasn't evening; it was broad daylight! How could a man in his prime possibly respond to such a veiled and teasing remark?! (End of Chapter)