"Director Hu, he... he has no shame!"
Hu Jian, who had been dozing with his eyes closed, felt a jolt in his heart upon hearing this.
He patted his pocket and found nothing, immediately sensing impending doom.
The old principal walked over and picked up the small packaging bag thrown by the young female teacher, looking at it closely.
"Durex, ribbed, natural latex..."
The old principal understood at a glance.
"What did you just find?"
Jiangdu Xue patted the young female teacher's arm and asked foolishly.
"Teacher Jiangdu, please don't ask."
The young female teacher's pretty face was flushed red, so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
"Alright, class is about to start, hurry back."
The old principal clutched the small item in his hand and shouted loudly.
The crowd gradually dispersed.
Several male teachers exchanged knowing glances, their suppressed laughter echoing in the corridor.
Meanwhile, Hu Jian, lying on the stretcher, was tense all over. Although his injury hurt, his heart ached even more.
"Let me die! Let me die!"
Hu Jian felt his life was already dark, with no more radiance.
How could he possibly face his colleagues at school in the future?
"Xiao Fan, you can go back first," the old principal said.
"Okay, got it."
Lin Fan slung the medicine box over his shoulder. As he passed the old principal, he reminded him, "Old principal, isn't it inappropriate for Director Hu to carry such things to work?"
"I will find out the truth."
The old principal's mood was heavy. Suddenly, he seemed to recall something and asked, "Xiao Fan, you said Xiao Hu has kidney deficiency, is that true?"
"Of course it's true. Teachers must have teaching ethics, and doctors must have medical ethics. I would never joke about someone's medical condition."
Lin Fan said earnestly, "That's why I'm worried about Director Hu..."
"I will investigate thoroughly. We will not tolerate any bad apples in our teaching staff!" the old principal said sternly.
"Then I'll be going."
Lin Fan finished speaking and left quickly.
...
Evening.
Lin Fan saw off his last patient from the clinic, smiling as he bid them farewell.
"Take care. Try to avoid heavy lifting in the future, and protect your back."
"Thank you, Divine Doctor Lin. You should head back."
The old man, with few teeth left, rode his electric bike away, waving cheerfully at Lin Fan.
Lin Fan watched the electric bike disappear while stretching his shoulders.
"So busy today."
The clinic had been closed for three to five days, and many villagers had complained, saying he wasn't dedicated.
He not only had to treat the villagers but also appease them, which was a headache.
Just as he was about to close up and go home for dinner, a female figure hurried over.
"Wait a moment, Divine Doctor Lin."
"Huh?"
Lin Fan stopped what he was doing and turned to look.
She was about thirty years old, dressed simply, still possessing charm, likely a married woman.
"Are you here for a consultation? Come in."
Lin Fan reopened the main door and invited her inside.
"Have a seat."
Lin Fan sat down on the armchair and motioned for her to sit.
However, she remained motionless, standing there blankly.
Lin Fan thought for a moment and smiled at her, "My fees are not expensive. If you don't have money with you, you can get treatment first, and pay me another day."
"Divine Doctor Lin."
She shook her head, took out an envelope, and handed it to Lin Fan with both hands.
"What is this?"
Lin Fan quickly tried to recall.
He usually told patients with financial difficulties that they could owe him money, and then forgot about it.
"Sister, what are you doing? I don't remember you owing me money."
The envelope was thin, and it looked like there was only a few hundred yuan inside.
Moreover, judging by her solemn expression, this was certainly not a small sum for her.
Lin Fan thought, he might as well do a good deed and waive her debt.
"Divine Doctor Lin, it's not like that."
She was in a hurry to stuff the envelope into Lin Fan's hands.
"What is it then? Sister, take your money back. I need to go home for dinner. If you're not getting treated, I'll leave."
Lin Fan said, standing up with his hands behind his back.
"Divine Doctor Lin, I have something to ask you!"
Seeing that Lin Fan wouldn't accept it, she became anxious.
"What is it?"
Lin Fan asked.
"Divine Doctor Lin."
She placed the envelope on the table, lowered her head, and stammered, "Could you please change your words? Go and tell the old principal tomorrow that Director Hu's condition is not what you said."
"What?"
Lin Fan froze.
He truly hadn't expected that this was her intention!
The next second, he guessed that Director Hu's kidney deficiency might be because of her.
Thinking this, Lin Fan subconsciously sized her up.
She was not old, and while she should have been in her prime of mature allure, the hardships of life had etched a certain沧桑 and weariness onto her, making her pitiable.
Combined with her curvaceous figure, she was like a ripe peach, tempting one to take a bite.
Under Lin Fan's gaze, her body drooped even lower, eventually almost contorting into a shrimp.
"Divine Doctor Lin, please. The old principal is investigating this matter, and I..."
Her voice choked with sobs as she spoke.
"Sigh~"
Lin Fan sighed helplessly.
So you're afraid now? What were you doing before?
Lin Fan sat back in his chair, contemplating whether to help.
It was clear that if the matter were exposed, Hu Jian would be ruined and become a complete laughingstock at the school.
But this woman in front of him would likely face a dire outcome as well.
"Divine Doctor Lin."
She looked up, begging tearfully, "It doesn't matter if I lose face, but my daughter is still studying at the school. I don't want her to be ridiculed along with me. Please help me!"
After speaking, she knelt down with a thud before Lin Fan.
"You..."
Lin Fan quickly helped her up, "Let's talk properly. Don't kneel down so easily... Forget it, I will help. Don't worry."
"Divine Doctor Lin."
She looked at Lin Fan, her eyes and heart filled with gratitude.
"Alright, I'll go and explain things to the old principal first thing tomorrow morning."
Lin Fan said, waving his hand, signaling her to leave.
"Divine Doctor Lin, I know you look down on me, but I will never forget your kindness in this lifetime."
She bowed deeply and turned to leave, but Lin Fan called her back, "Wait, take your money."
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, she ran away.
"Hiss~"
Lin Fan felt a wave of nausea as he thought that this money might have been given by Hu Jian.
He picked up the envelope and ran out like lightning, soon catching up with the young woman.
"Take this money back."
Lin Fan grabbed her arm.
"Divine Doctor Lin."
She mumbled without speaking, tears shimmering in her eyes.
"This money is my salary from the school. I earned it by working in the kitchen."
She seemed to know what Lin Fan was thinking.
"Then I can't accept it either."
Lin Fan forcefully stuffed the money back into her hand, "I will do as I promised, but I won't take the money. You should go."
"Divine Doctor Lin..."
Perhaps it was Lin Fan's indifferent attitude that made her lose control of her emotions. She burst into tears, "If I had any other choice, who would do such a shameless thing!"
Seeing her like this, Lin Fan was somewhat moved and asked, "What exactly is going on between you and Hu Jian?"
She wiped away her tears and said in a low voice, "If anyone else asked, I would be too ashamed to say. But since it's you, Divine Doctor Lin, who is asking, I will tell you everything."
"Mmm, let's go inside and talk."
The two returned to the clinic.