Pursuing Her

He wasn't qualified to speak in front of those two. In that case, he thought it would be best for him to stay silent.

“You can say whatever you have in mind.”

Ultimately, Barney decided to pay his mentee some attention. Otherwise, the latter would begin to doubt himself.

Arius was his protegee, after all. Barney had to show Arius some concern to prevent him from developing a mental illness.

“What else can I say? I'll just do whatever the two of you tell me to do. You don't love me anymore anyway.” I was never as well-treated as Sophie was in the past!

Stumped, Barney scratched his nose.

“That's because Sophie is more talented than you. Besides, she was never interested in the medical field in the first place. If I don't treat her better and she gives up on learning medicine, that'll be a great loss for the medical community!” All I do, I do for the sake of humankind's health. Why can't Arius understand my great nobility?

Arius was rendered speechless. Once again, he felt hurt. “Dr. Smith, I know how fond you are of Sophie. Still, you don't have to hurt me in this manner!” Is it really appropriate for him to speak these words in front of me? What about my pride and dignity?

“Arius, you're a grown man. Why are you behaving like a young lady? A man should be tougher. Moreover, you must listen to Sophie and execute whatever she tells you to do.” She's her only junior. Why can't he dote on her more?

“Did you hear that? Dr. Smith told you to listen to me. So, from now on, you'll have to do whatever I say. Understand?” Sophie chuckled.

She could sense how caring Barney and Arius were toward her.

The two were no different from her family.

Arius remained quiet, as he didn't want to say a word. Have I not been treating her well enough? I can even offer her my life. How else can I treat her better?

“That's enough. Let's not discuss this matter further. There are still some students at the University of Medicine who are not bad. We won't force them since they don't want to come. We'll just have to cultivate our own members.”

Sophie decided they didn't have to compromise because of that issue.

“Okay. I'll make the necessary arrangements.” Although Arius uttered those words, he was diligent and thorough in carrying out his duties.

“Is there anything that requires my assistance?” Tristan also wanted to lend them a helping hand, especially the International Medical Association, since that connection might come in handy in the future.

“That's not needed. There's nothing you can do to help.” At moments like that, Arius felt delighted. So what if Tristan is capable? He's not useful in situations like this!

Tristan ignored Arius. He's already in his thirties. How is he still so immature?

“Mr. Tristan, your only task is to take good care of Sophie. We'll handle the rest,” Barney chirped.

As Sophie's boyfriend, naturally, Tristan only had to watch over Sophie.

“Okay. I will accomplish this task without letting you all down,” Tristan uttered with a smile.

Nevertheless, that was a highly challenging mission, as Sophie's diet was very unsatisfactory.

She was too skinny for someone with a height of one hundred and seventy centimeters. She weighed at most ninety pounds.

Taking in the three men's harmonious interaction, Sophie felt utterly contented. She was very pleased because everything in her life was truly fine now. How I hope things will stay this way forever!

Sophie held a glass of warm water and took occasional sips of the drink while looking at the trio, who were chatting.

Despite being a foreigner, Barney would occasionally speak a few Chanaean sentences.

As for Tristan and Arius, they were fluent in Ustranasion. The trio used both Ustranasion and Chanaean in their conversation.

Meanwhile, after seeing the notice published by the International Medical Association, the students at the University of Medicine engaged in heated discussions about that topic. They had always known that the International Medical Association would be moving its headquarters to Chanaea.

Still, that was an unreachable height for them. Unexpectedly, the International Medical Association was recruiting new members.

“Oh my! What should I do? I've never expected to be in a position so close to joining the ranks of the International Medical Association!” That had always been a farfetched dream, but now, there was a chance for the ambition to be realized.

“You should quit fantasizing. I heard they are recruiting because most of the members of the International Medical Association are not willing to come here. If most of them aren't willing to migrate over, the International Medical Association won't be as prestigious as before anymore.”

“What's that nonsense? Since the International Medical Association is moving to Chanaea, Dr. Smith will also be here. Even if those people aren't willing to come, there shouldn't be any problem as long as Dr. Smith and Professor Gullifer are here.”

Are we that inferior compared to other foreign countries?

Chanaea is such a wonderful place, not to mention the standards of our medical skills are relatively advanced, and we have attained a first-class level in that area.