181: Pass the test

Having been with Tan Xinxin and other women, Shen Qian no longer felt much excitement over a 'first time,' which meant his method of guidance was more rational and practiced.

Xu Ling reached the next stage with almost no pain.

After a night passed, Shen Qian carefully looked at the girl beside him. Her skin was fair and smooth. She usually wore thick coats, so her figure's curves were barely visible, but now, everything was on display.

Shen Qian had to admit that the System's rating was fair; a girl like this was indeed a 7. Furthermore, having gotten used to seeing her face obscured by her bangs, when she lifted them up, she looked like a completely different person.

One person, two experiences, and a stark contrast between the before and after—who wouldn't be captivated by that?

The girl was sleeping soundly. Shen Qian didn't disturb her; instead, he went to the other room. Tan Xinxin had just messaged him saying she was awake.

"I have something I need to go out for today. Please handle things on her end."

"Don't worry."

Tan Xinxin helped Shen Qian put on his coat. Last night, Shen Qian had gone next door without wearing one.

"How's the driver's license coming along?"

"With that car to practice in, I only have Subject Four left. If I get my license, could you help me celebrate?"

Shen Qian gently kissed her forehead.

"Of course. You are my woman. Not only will we celebrate, but there will also be a gift. You can start looking forward to it."

Tan Xinxin was sensible and not greedy, so Shen Qian was naturally willing to give her more. It was just because she was still in her first year. If she were already working, Shen Qian wouldn't mind helping her even more—not necessarily to help her climb too high, but at least to make her path smoother.

After Shen Qian returned to the dormitory, they had no classes that morning, so both of them stayed in bed playing on their phones.

"Why is it just the two of you? Did Boss go to the gym?"

"Don't even mention it. Boss didn't come back at all last night."

"Hmm?"

Shen Qian was slightly surprised. If Chang Heng didn't return last night, there was only one possibility.

"No way!" he exclaimed.

The two people on the bed seemed to understand what he meant, switching from lying on their backs to lying on their sides.

"Hard to say. After all, although He Wenjing isn't the best looking, her figure is really great."

Before Shen Qian could say anything more, Wei Meng sent him a message on his phone.

"Mr. Qian, I have come out of the pharmacy."

Shen Qian slapped his forehead. His mind had been preoccupied with Tan Xinxin's Christmas Battle Dress these past two days, and he had almost forgotten about Wei Meng's matter. As for Chang Heng, he was an adult who needed to be responsible for his own words and actions. If he was willing to go back to an old flame, then Shen Qian could only respect his destiny.

After receiving the message, Shen Qian found a restaurant and told Wei Meng to go there.

When he arrived at the restaurant, the man had been waiting for a while. There was a faint, strange odor emanating from him that was nauseating. Shen Qian frowned slightly.

"What is that smell?"

"I don't know, but that shop had this smell inside."

"Hmm?"

Shen Qian frowned slightly.

The man instantly panicked.

"I am truly sorry, Boss Qian. I tried my best to wash it. The smell on my body can be washed off, but I only have this one set of clothes."

"No, no, no, that's not what I care about. Tell me, based on your observation, how long has this pharmacy been closed?"

"At least two or three months. Please look at this photo."

Wei Meng took out his phone and opened one of the photos.

"Just by the dust on the counter, you can tell it hasn't been open for a long time.

You asked me to infiltrate, so when I left, I deliberately wiped away my tracks to ensure no one would discover it."

"Mm, well done."

As Shen Qian spoke, he transferred twenty thousand yuan to Wei Meng.

"This! Mr. Qian!"

"You have passed my test. Now, the first task I assign you is to buy yourself a new set of clothes and a new phone.

If you follow me around looking so shabby, it will disgrace me."

"Yes, Mr. Qian. And my daughter..."

"Don't worry. The day after I took you into the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall, I contacted the hospital where your daughter is, and spoke with the dean.

Now, go change your phone and buy clothes. This afternoon, come with me to the hospital to finalize your daughter's situation."

Thump.

The man's knees hit the ground again. Before Shen Qian could stop him, the man knocked his head against the wooden floor several times.

"Thank you, Mr. Qian, thank you!"

Shen Qian didn't respond, instead lightly tapping the table with an empty wine glass.

"Instead of spending time kowtowing, you should refill my wine. The test is indeed over, but I still haven't checked your driving skills!

I'll have two drinks, and then you'll drive me to settle your daughter's matter."

"Yes, Mr. Qian!"

Wei Meng stood up and hastily poured wine for Shen Qian.

"Right, Mr. Qian is my external codename. Even Old Li doesn't know about it. But when you speak about me externally, I am still Mr. Qian, got it?

In private, you can just call me Mr. Shen."

"Understood!"

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Wei Meng drove. Along the way, Shen Qian could tell that the father was anxious and wanted to speed up, but he was afraid that Shen Qian would be displeased if he accelerated rashly, so he kept both hands tightly gripping the steering wheel.

It took about half an hour for the two of them to arrive at the hospital.

"Do you know where the VIP Ward is? Your daughter has been transferred from the general ward to VIP these past two days. This is my first time here, so I'm not sure where it is."

Wei Meng was stunned. He didn't know either. His daughter could barely afford the general ward; how could he possibly care about the much more expensive VIP Ward?

Led by a nurse, the two entered the VIP Ward. Inside, two nurses were softly inquiring about the little girl's condition. When they saw Shen Qian, they were about to say that entry to the VIP Ward was restricted, but then they saw Wei Meng.

"Mr. Wei, you're here! Please, come in, come in! Sweetheart, look who's here!"

Normally, the nurses liked Sweetheart too, but they definitely wouldn't spend extra time accompanying her like this. Wei Meng knew this was all thanks to Mr. Shen.

"Sweetheart, this is..." Wei Meng stammered halfway through, unsure whether to introduce him to his daughter as Mr. Shen or Mr. Qian, especially since there were still outsiders present.

"Hello, Sweetheart. My surname is Shen, and I'm a friend of your dad's."

"Hello, Big Brother Shen~"

The little girl looked a bit frail, but her voice was sweet and her eyes were bright. If she weren't ill, she would likely be as cute as any other little girl.

Shortly after the two nurses left, three or four doctors in white coats entered and looked at Shen Qian, who was standing beside the bed.

"Are you Mr. Shen?"

"That's right."

"Mr. Shen! Hello, I am Wei Xiaoxiao's attending physician."

It was the afternoon. Doctors usually made their rounds around 8 AM. After that, unless a patient had an emergency, it was impossible to find a doctor. But now, they had all appeared, neatly lined up.

And they were exceptionally enthusiastic.