Perspective Medical Genius Young Master
Chapter 849 - 851 Childhood Memories

Chapter 849: Chapter 851 Childhood Memories

Very soon, they arrived at their destination, which turned out to be a starry sky art exhibition. Tang Rong had heard about this place before, said to be particularly dreamy inside, but she never had the chance to see it, unable to find someone to accompany her.

Xiao Yifei bought the tickets, as the evening tickets were a bit more expensive than during the day, because the exhibition was more interesting in the evening. Inside, there weren’t many people, but most of them were little couples, with a girl standing in front of an art piece while her boyfriend took pictures of her. Xiao Yifei noticed Tang Rong kept looking at the girl getting her photo taken, thinking she wanted one too.

So he said, "Why don’t you stand over there, and I’ll take a picture of you, it’d look so nice!"

"Forget it, I’m not really into taking photos, let’s just enjoy the artworks," Tang Rong said, feeling a bit bashful about being Xiao Yifei’s girlfriend. So when Xiao Yifei held her hand earlier, she found it a bit strange and didn’t react at first.

"Alright then, I’ll follow Miss Tang’s instructions," Xiao Yifei said gentlemanly. He wrapped his right arm around Tang Rong’s waist, and they walked forward together.

When they reached a large gallery, the entire ceiling above them was made to look like a starry sky, with a large grassy area beneath their feet, though fake, it felt soft and comfortable to walk on.

"This starry sky is so realistic, it reminds me of the night sky when I was a child," Tang Rong exclaimed excitedly upon seeing the breathtaking scene.

"Yeah, it’s like time has gone back to childhood. I spent some time in the countryside when I was young, and the sky there was just like this. In summer, after dinner, people in the town would bring their mats to the town square to chat. We kids would chase each other around, and when we got tired, we’d lay on the mats and gaze at the sky," Xiao Yifei said, recalling many memories.

"It was a very special experience. Looking at the sky from different angles gives different experiences. When you lie on the ground to look at the sky, you truly feel that the universe is vast and infinite, and when you close your eyes, you can really feel the earth moving," Xiao Yifei continued with enthusiasm.

"I’ve never had that experience. I only remember that the stars in the childhood sky were so much more than now. I think it’s been ages since I’ve seen so many stars. It seems like I haven’t appreciated the sky properly for a long time," Tang Rong added, with a hint of melancholy in her voice.

After they finished viewing the exhibition and came outside, Tang Rong looked at the real sky and remarked, "As we’ve grown up, there are fewer stars in the sky."

Xiao Yifei nodded, and then said, "When I was a child, I always looked forward to growing up, because being an adult meant you could do whatever you wanted. But after growing up, what I wanted most was to return to childhood. The process of growing up cost us much more than we gained. But there’s nothing we can do, that’s just how growing up is."

"Yeah, I was really eager to grow up as a child, because my mom had so many rules for me, like my TV watching time couldn’t be more than half an hour, all sorts of chaotic regulations, but she could watch TV anytime. Sometimes she’d stay up till two or three in the morning for her favorite shows."

"Back then, I thought once I grew up, I could watch TV whenever I wanted, that my mom couldn’t control me anymore. But when you actually grow up, you realize that adults have so many frustrations and pressures. Maybe watching TV is just a way to relieve stress," Tang Rong reminisced about her childhood.

"Oh, by the way, has Auntie not visited you lately since the last time?" Xiao Yifei suddenly remembered he hadn’t seen Tang Rong’s mother for a while.

"I signed my mom up for a tour in Yunnan two weeks ago. She should be enjoying herself in Xishuangbanna these days! She’s probably feeling bored at home alone, but she also doesn’t seem very willing to come to my place, says she’s not used to it here. She should be coming back in a couple of days."

"That’s right, it’s good to get out and meet new people. I really enjoyed chatting with Auntie last time," Xiao Yifei said.

Just as he finished speaking, Tang Rong’s phone rang. It was her mom calling, truly a case of ’speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao appears.’

"Hey Mom, what’s up, what makes you call me?" Tang Rong asked.

"Oh nothing much, just updating you on my itinerary. I’ve been having fun these past few days in Xishuangbanna, just got back to the hotel, should be touring Dali tomorrow, and planning to come back the day after."

"Walking around every day is exhausting but also quite fun. The scenery here is really lovely, you should come and see it when you have a holiday," Tang Rong’s mom said enthusiastically.

"Mom, enjoy yourself. Call me if you need anything. If you love traveling so much, I’ll book a few more tours when you return," Tang Rong said.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Rong said to Xiao Yifei, "My mom’s gotten hooked on traveling. She wasn’t fond of going out before, sometimes she was too lazy to even watch a movie. I’ve always wanted to travel around."

"Back in university, there was plenty of free time every year, but I didn’t have enough money to travel then. Now that I’m working, although I earn enough to travel to several places each year, I never have the time. Ah, life never really reaches perfection."

"Perhaps my next trip will have to wait until I retire. Work is just too busy now," Tang Rong’s tone carried a faint sense of disappointment.

"Being a doctor is the same for us, never a long vacation. I always feel like I’m on call for the hospital even when I’m on break. People say we doctors earn a lot, but actually, ordinary doctors don’t earn that much. That’s why some doctors take red packets from patients — perhaps it’s a bit of helplessness," Xiao Yifei said.

"But you’re not an ordinary doctor — your monthly earnings are as much as I make in half a year," Tang Rong pointed out.

"That’s because my medical skill is exceptional; it’s just how it is," Xiao Yifei responded smugly. When he was alone before, he didn’t care much about how much he earned, thinking as long as it was enough for himself, it sufficed. But since being with Tang Rong, he realized having money is indeed good.

He could take Tang Rong to fancy restaurants without hesitation, buy her the clothes and gifts she liked. In short, with money, he could buy Tang Rong everything money could afford.

"Speak of vanity, and you start boasting. By the way, how come you’re so skilled at such a young age? In my impression, highly skilled Chinese medicine practitioners are usually older, wearing reading glasses. How come you’re so different?" Tang Rong curiously asked.

"Look, that’s not fair. You’re generalizing. You should be glad to have found a handsome, highly skilled doctor as your boyfriend — don’t you feel exceptionally happy?" Xiao Yifei started to boast about himself enthusiastically.

"I think you’re the one who should feel lucky, don’t you? Having a beautiful girlfriend who owns her place is like having a half-rich wife, with a kind heart to boot. If I hadn’t picked up a homeless person over a year ago, who knows what they’d be doing now!" Tang Rong countered without reservation.