Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 608: Under Immense Pressure

Chapter 608: Chapter 608: Under Immense Pressure

Before they knew it, the scheduled Wednesday class at Yanjing Medical University had arrived.

That morning, after finishing his ablutions in the courtyard, Fang Bai put on a set of white Tang attire he had custom-made two days earlier, and prepared to head to Yanjing Medical University, just as he ran into Baili Mingyue returning from buying breakfast.

"Fang Bai, dressed to kill, where are you going?"

Seeing Fang Bai, clad all in white like a Prince Charming, Baili Mingyue’s beautiful eyes lit up, and she couldn’t help but give him a few extra glances.

On Fang Bai, there already existed a kind of intoxicating aura, and now, coupled with the white Tang attire, he seemed even more ethereal, like a celestial being descended from the heavens.

Although she was reluctant to admit it, Baili Mingyue was indeed mesmerized by Fang Bai’s charm at that moment, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

"Attracting bees and butterflies? I’m going to teach a class for the students majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yanjing Medical University!"

Fang Bai glanced at Baili Mingyue and said irritably, "You have been slacking off in your cultivation these past few days, haven’t you? Why aren’t you practicing your physical conditioning in the early morning? I’ve told you many times, the path of martial arts is like rowing upstream, one must advance or else they’ll fall behind. Your cultivation level is currently on par with Dongfang Ruhua’s, if you keep being lazy, you’ll quickly be left behind by Ruhua!"

At that moment, Baili Zhan emerged from the house and, upon hearing Fang Bai’s words, his tiger-like eyes glared fiercely, and he said resentfully as if lamenting a failure to meet expectations, "This girl is slacking off again? Don’t worry, Fang Bai, from today on, I’ll supervise her strictly and make sure she dedicates herself to cultivation! If she dares to slack off again, I’ll punish her myself!"

Baili Mingyue pursed her lips and murmured softly, "Beat me up... Soon you won’t even be a match for me!"

After uttering these words, she knew Baili Zhan was certain to get angry and immediately hid behind her mother, Jiang Yuzhi, who then came out.

Enraged, Baili Zhan said furiously, "You ungrateful girl, have you grown wings now that you’ve learned a little something? I’m your father, even if I’m no match for you, would you dare to resist me?"

"I won’t resist, but I can always run away, right?" Baili Mingyue whispered behind her mother.

"Enough! Enough! You two are always arguing, it’s embarrassing if the neighbors overhear!"

Jiang Yuzhi showed a helpless look and said with a wry smile, coaxing, then turned to Fang Bai, "Mingyue only listens to you! She argues against everything her dad says... Fang Bai, don’t spoil Mingyue from now on. Be stricter with her, and don’t hesitate to scold or punish her when necessary!"

Baili Mingyue glanced at Fang Bai and whispered so softly that only she could hear, "Spoil me? He’s nicer to Ruhua than to me..."

Baili Zhan and his wife, both martial artists, heard their daughter’s quiet voice, exchanged a glance, and looked at each other quizzically.

The couple had met Dongfang Ruhua, a charming and adorable young girl, innocent and beautiful. Compared to their own daughter, she was indeed more likable. Did their daughter mean to suggest that Fang Bai actually favored the younger girl?

Yet Dongfang Ruhua was only fifteen years old, perhaps too young. Their own daughter was closer in age to Fang Bai, and if Fang Bai became their son-in-law in the future, they wouldn’t have to worry about their daughter anymore.

But their daughter was indeed a headache. Not only did Fang Bai owe their family a life-saving debt, but he also had a teacher’s affection for their daughter. Yet she showed little respect for Fang Bai, addressing him by name without any formalities, not even a "Brother," so how could Fang Bai like her?

However, if Fang Bai didn’t care for their daughter, why then would he teach her martial arts techniques and often give her careful instruction?

Even if the two occasionally bickered, Baili Zhan and his wife felt it was more akin to young people’s playful teasing, and sometimes when they punished their daughter, Fang Bai would take her side, his words tinged with indulgence.

In terms of looks and stature, their daughter was second to none, a point of pride for Baili Zhan and his wife. If only their daughter’s temperament were gentler, she and Fang Bai would be a match made in heaven, an impeccable pair!

Yet, outstanding men inevitably attract many women, and Fang Bai was no exception.

Baili Zhan and his wife had seen more than one or two girls who could compare with their daughter in both appearance and figure coming to look for Fang Bai, and it was clear that their relationships with Fang Bai were also very close. If their daughter wanted to come out on top, she’d face fierce competition and tremendous pressure!

But how could the daughter of the Baili family lose out to someone else? They had their minds set on Fang Bai as their son-in-law! When they had the time, they’d talk to their daughter about it and suggest she start by changing her temper.

Fang Bai saw that Baili Zhan and his wife occasionally glanced at him and then at Baili Mingyue, their expressions somewhat off, especially Baili Zhan’s gaze, which was like that of a Hungry Wolf, as if he was a tasty prey.

Fang Bai seemed to have an inkling of what was going on and, worried that they would say something embarrassing for both him and Baili Mingyue, forced a laugh and said, "Well... I have some things to do, so I’ll be leaving now!"

"Hey, don’t go yet! I bought breakfast and there’s your share!"

Baili Mingyue stepped out from behind her mother, waving a breakfast bag in her hand.

"Oh, I’ll just take two buns to eat on the way!"

Fang Bai strode up to Baili Mingyue, took out two big pork buns from the breakfast bag she was holding, said "Thank you," and, holding one in each hand, bit into them and hurried out.

"Eating so fast, be careful not to choke!"

Baili Mingyue shouted out after him.

"You silly girl, can’t you say something nicer?"

Baili Zhan, annoyed by his daughter’s lack of tact, lightly smacked her on the back of the head.

...

The sky was clear, the blue vast and unclouded.

The sunlight of dawn cast its rays upon them, bringing a slight warmth.

With the weather so pleasant, one’s mood naturally brightened.

Xiong Yingxiong, a second-year student majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yanjing Medical University, was chatting and laughing with two classmates as they headed to school.

Seeing Xiong Yingxiong shake off his gloominess from the previous days and return to his normal self brought relief to his two classmates.

Just a few days ago, Xiong Yingxiong’s girlfriend He Qing, whom he had been dating for nearly half a year, broke up with him without warning. Later, Xiong Yingxiong learned from another classmate that He Qing had been charmed away by a senior student from the same school.

It was said that the senior had better looks and a more prominent family background than Xiong Yingxiong, and it didn’t take He Qing more than a few days to surrender to his romantic advances, abandoning the love she once envisioned with Xiong Yingxiong for the embrace of the senior.

Xiong Yingxiong was a straightforward and decisive person. When his girlfriend broke up with him, he didn’t create a scene nor did he pester her aggressively.

At the same time, Xiong Yingxiong was a man of deep emotions and loyalty. During the half-year he spent with his girlfriend, he treated her with utmost care and invested a lot of emotion in their relationship. The sudden breakup caught him off guard and dealt him a not insignificant blow.

For several days, Xiong Yingxiong was in low spirits, silent and unapproachable, prompting his concerned friends who had good relations with him to counsel and comfort him, hoping he wouldn’t take any drastic steps.

When Xiong Yingxiong arrived at school a few days ago, he intended to get in touch with his master Fang Bai to ask him out for a meal, but this sudden heartbreak completely dampened his spirits.