Chapter 234: Chapter 234

Zhang Linong was visibly surprised when he heard that Ye Ling applied to a medical university, but quickly regained his composure. Facing Ye Ling’s curious gaze, he couldn’t help but show a hint of an awkward smile.

"We’re also applying to medical schools," Zhang Linong said proudly. "Most of our courtyard kids are applying to them, but most of the girls are going straight into companies. I didn’t expect you to apply to a medical school yourself."

"Is that so?" Ye Ling hadn’t considered hiding it from anyone, "My dad wants me to apply to a business university. You know, I’m just a girl in a company, doing clerical work. I’d rather study medicine."

Ye Ling nodded, "It’s hard enough to get into any university these days, let alone a top-tier medical school. I’m just trying my luck. Whether I get in or not, I don’t know."

"Actually, you could join a company first, study while working. If you don’t pass, it’s still easier to have a job there. Everyone’s doing that," Wang Ping, from the front, turned back to ask.

Only Zhao Guodong remained silent.

Ye Ling smiled with her lips pressed together, "I don’t want to rely on my dad. I just want to see my own capabilities. If I don’t make it, I can just study at home for a year and try again next year. I’m really not in a hurry." For original chapters go to NoveIＦire.net

Being only seventeen this year, Ye Ling truly wasn’t rushed. She had always wanted to skip grades to leave home earlier. Unfortunately, she got cold and sick later, which led to taking the wrong medicine. If she truly doesn’t get in, she’ll accept it. She already decided she’d go back to her hometown and definitely wouldn’t stay in the courtyard.

"That’s true, you can’t rush this kind of thing," Zhang Linong, recalling how he advised others not to worry earlier, realized he got sidetracked. Remembering his mother’s words, he felt conflicted but kept silent.

Just as they were about to reach the school gate, Ye Ling parted ways with the three and returned to her dormitory. Meanwhile, Zhang Linong and the other two grew increasingly silent.

"Linong, I’ve applied to a business university. Once the results come in, it will be impossible to hide. Can you lend me some money? I want to visit my grandmother in my hometown this summer and directly go to the university to report. You can mail me the admission notice when it arrives." Zhao Guodong’s words left Zhang Linong and Wang Ping stunned.

Wang Ping was the first to jump up, "Dongzi, what’s going on? Why didn’t you say something earlier? You’ve decided on your own. Do you think of us as your brothers?"

Zhang Linong’s face also turned dark, "You always talked about making money, applying to a business university. I never took it seriously. Knowing Uncle Zhao, he’ll bring you back no matter where you go. You can still change your decision. Come with me and change your application now."

"I won’t change." Zhao Guodong’s voice involuntarily rose. When he saw Zhang Linong’s gaze, Zhao Guodong lowered his voice and his head, "I’ve made up my mind. You don’t need to say more. No matter how much my dad opposes, I’m going to study business."

"Is it because of Ye Ling? You’re being foolish. If it’s truly for Ye Ling, you should make yourself really strong. Money can be earned slowly, but money can’t buy power. Even if you have money in the future, what can you do? If something happens, won’t you still have to ask for help everywhere? We’ve grown up together; I understand how you feel, but you can’t ruin your life in a moment of impulse. What did we say before? No matter when, the three of us brothers stick together, and now you want to fly solo?" Zhang Linong couldn’t help but rebut, "Zhao Guodong, if you don’t change your mind today, we can’t even be friends anymore."

Zhao Guodong kept his lips tightly sealed, and they stared at each other. Wang Ping was also anxious, pacing in circles, and finally, Zhang Linong set his heart, gritted his teeth, "Fine, I can’t convince you. I’m going to find Ye Ling now and tell her everything in front of her, then let Ye Ling live with the guilt for the rest of her life."

"Linong." Zhao Guodong lunged forward, grabbed Zhang Linong, "You can’t do this."

"You clearly want to be a scientist. Do you really think this choice will make Ye Ling happy?" Zhang Linong gritted his teeth, "Not only will you not move Ye Ling with your choice, but she will resent you for making her feel guilty for life, especially seeing your dad scold you, and your grandma’s disappointment, she’ll hate you more. If you’re really ready for that and regret nothing, then don’t change. From now on, we are no longer brothers."

Normally calm Zhang Linong suddenly got angry, and Wang Ping didn’t know how to persuade either since he didn’t like Zhao Guodong going to a business school rather than a good university. What is there to study business for? Like Ye Ling, who hasn’t studied but can still earn money?

"Linong, don’t force me," Zhao Guodong said, his face full of pain.

Zhang Linong gave a bitter laugh and shook off his hand, "You say I’m forcing you? In all these years of friendship, whenever you’ve caused trouble, who cleaned up the mess? When did I ever hold you back from doing what you wanted? Didn’t I always let you make your mistakes? And now you say I’m forcing you? Great, very well said."

With a fling of his arm, Zhang Linong walked off with large strides.

Wang Ping stomped anxiously, "Dongzi, you’re too much."

Then he hurried to catch up with Zhang Linong.

Zhao Guodong stayed where he was, looking at the figures of his departing friends, not knowing what to do. But when he thought about how Ye Ling kept wanting to earn money, Zhao Guodong just wanted to help her carry the burden, to earn a lot of money. Now, listening to his good friends’ words, had he really made a mistake?

Zhang Linong left, but when he calmed down, he couldn’t ignore Zhao Guodong. He circled around from the back of the school to the dormitory. With the school about to go on vacation, lower-year students could leave for summer break after the exams tomorrow. Therefore, even though it was class time, many had returned to their dorms in twos and threes after finishing their exams.

Ye Ling hadn’t been back for long before she saw Zhang Linong coming to find her again. Seeing his gloomy face, she quickly followed him out. After listening to what Zhang Linong had to say, Ye Ling was silent for a moment, "Leave this to me. You should go back."

"Ye Ling, Dongzi must get into a company. If it weren’t serious, I wouldn’t have come to you, causing you trouble. So figure out what to do with this. Right now, you’re the only one who can persuade him. I hope today’s events haven’t bothered you too much." Zhang Linong felt exceptionally heavy-hearted. He didn’t know for a moment how to handle this matter.

This decision was truly too impulsive. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to recommend it, vote for monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)