University Doctor and His Fragile Patients

Chapter 655: Chapter 500: Dr. Chen Is Back—Is the Principal Still Alive?

"Dr. Chen, when you were in there just now, talking to my father, did he show any signs of not wanting to live?"

Song’s gaze fell on Chen Mu.

This young man seemed on the verge of tears at any moment.

Even Chen Mu, at times, would have some rather peculiar thoughts.

But right now.

Just hearing Song’s words almost made him laugh.

Helplessly, he said, "How did you come to the conclusion that your father doesn’t want to live?"

Song’s face was filled with sorrow, "If he didn’t want to live, why would he contact you, Dr. Chen, and specifically ask Secretary Lu to make a trip?"

"Every time before, whenever he received a call related to Hai City University late at night, he’d look so much more tired the next day..."

As his son.

He knew he should respect his father’s career.

Moreover.

His father had already attained the position of a university president, signifying considerable achievements in his career.

But respect aside.

At this moment as a son, he was most concerned about his father’s health.

Song looked earnestly at Chen Mu in front of him, "Actually, although my father is out of the ICU, he’s still in the intensive care unit. Many school matters really don’t need my father’s attention..."

"He’s on medical leave now; I just hope he can have a good rest for a while."

Chen Mu wasn’t dealing with a concerned family member like Song for the first time.

After glancing at him a few times, he pointed in the direction of the intensive care unit, "I believe not just me, even your father can understand your good intentions, but forgive me for being blunt, your so-called concern might not be what he wants."

"But this is a family matter and doesn’t really concern you, Dr. Chen. You are just a school doctor!" Song, who had always greeted Chen Mu with a smile during previous meetings, this time, surprisingly, showed a change in temperament.

Chen Mu: "You only know he’s concerned about the school’s affairs, but don’t you realize that he would worry even if Secretary Lu didn’t visit at night?"

"Precisely because you’re family, you should understand that Hai City University is not just a career for your father; it’s also a group of children he wants to protect."

Song: "..."

Rebuttals were on the tip of his tongue, and there were many.

But still, he didn’t say a word.

Because...

He knew Chen Mu was telling the truth...

The things he was saying to keep his father away from Hai City University, he could only say in front of Chen Mu.

Yet to others at Hai City University or even his father, he didn’t have the courage to voice it.

Seeing Song looking somewhat dejected with his head down, Chen Mu sighed softly and continued, "And, at his age, being a successful elderly person, why can’t you trust him a bit more?"

"I just reported everything happening at Hai City University to him honestly."

Song: "!!!"

Unconsciously, his gaze turned once more towards the intensive care unit.

Although Song couldn’t stop worrying, the curve on the heart monitor made him realize clearly that his father was safe now.

At that moment.

Chen Mu’s unusually calm voice sounded once again beside Song, "As you can see, hearing these reports, there’s no significant emotional fluctuation in your father. Sometimes, as children, you can give him more trust."

Listening to Chen Mu’s words.

Compared to before, Song’s emotions had noticeably calmed down, "Dr. Chen, could you tell me why my father contacted Secretary Lu? Doesn’t this involve some confidential matters of your school?"

Secretary Lu often visited their home to discuss work-related topics with his father.

Sometimes, he could listen in on some discussions.

But occasionally.

His father and Secretary Lu would shut the study door, barring him from listening.

In such instances, Song wouldn’t feel upset but would discreetly leave.

At this moment.

Song looked at Chen Mu with a bit of expectation but without insisting.

Unlike Song’s somewhat tense mood, Chen Mu leaned casually against the wall, "It’s not really confidential, is it? You’ve probably seen some clips of my recent live broadcasts, so you should know the basic situation of the Hai City University hospital."

"Ever since a few years ago, when there was a mass resignation of school doctors from the Hai City University hospital, I’ve been the only school doctor left these past few years."

Song nodded and then said, "I know, my father often talks about the hospital at home, and he’s quite troubled about not being able to find new school doctors. He even mentioned feeling somewhat guilty towards you, Dr. Chen..."

"Feeling guilty towards me?" Chen Mu was visibly taken aback.

He didn’t expect the principal to say such things at home.

Song, who had just dropped a bombshell on Chen Mu, only nodded calmly, "Yes, many times earlier, my father mentioned similar things at home. He thinks that someone of your talent, Dr. Chen, is overqualified at Hai City University."