Part 2 Hello, Mr. Major General I'm Gu Nianzi

269. Reasonable request!

"This man, He Zhichu, is he really such a hotshot?" Lieutenant Colonel Peter's subordinate had given him a copy of He Zhichu's resume: he was now looking it over, his face twisted into a deep scowl.
"You're the chief, so you should feel free to act in whatever way you see fit, if you don't believe me."
"Well, why didn't you say so?! Give him another call, thenHey! Where are you going? I told you to call him, didn't you hear me?!"
The subordinate released a sharp sigh, and then glared at the chief. "You call him, Chief. I'm off to hand in my resignation."
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Over in the emergency room of the Harvard Medical School hospital, several female doctors were moving about Gu Nianzhi. They were preparing her for a medical checkup, as per He Zhichu's urgent request.
These doctors were the best in their department, renown for their skills and years of experience. They carefully examined the swelling on Gu Nianzhi's face, and then checked her body to make sure there were no bruises, bone fractures, or internal injuries.
When they were done examining her, one of the doctors filled out and signed a form for and handed it to He Zhichu. "A blood test?" asked He Zhichu, stunned. His eyes darted towards Gu Nianzhi. "Why do you need a blood test? Is there something wrong?"
"No, it's just standard procedure. Please keep an eye on her for the next 36 hoursif there are no signs of fever or a sudden loss of consciousness, then she's probably fine."
He Zhichu pushed the prescription slip back to her. "In that case, we don't need it. Instead, please give me a signed medical report detailing the full extent of her injuries."
It was a reasonable request, and the doctor saw no reason to refuse. She quickly printed out the medical report for him and signed it.
Gu Nianzhi had kept her eyes closed the entire time, pretending to be asleep, but her fluttering eyelashes gave her away. It had been a hectic few hours; it was already four in the afternoon when He Zhichu finally brought her to his lakeside mansion.
Gu Nianzhi had never seen He Zhichu's house before. She looked about her curiously.
The house was massive, standing proudly on the expansive grounds. Gu Nianzhi saw the distant outline of a mountain in the north; the beautiful beautiful panoramic view was enhanced by the crystal-clear lake shimmering just before her window.
Gu Nianzhi nursed her swollen cheek with an ice pack as she stood before the French windows, admiring the picturesque scenery beyond. She shook her head, and remarked, "Professor He, your house is huge. And the locationthis place is amazing!"
He Zhichu put his hands in his pockets and stood beside her. He gazed at the scenery beyond the window; after a minute of silence he said, "I don't actually own the mountain, even though it's on my land. Just half of it."
Gu Nianzhi was one to become deeply annoyed by people who flaunted their wealth in her face.
Show-off! Braggart! Poseur! She flung the insults at him in her head.
"The lake, however, is all mine." He Zhichu glanced sideways at her. "Would you care to go for a swim?"
"Thank you, but I'm injured, so it's not exactly the best time for strenuous activities." Gu Nianzhi placed the ice pack on the table and sighed softly. "Thank you for helping me, Professor He."
"Why shouldn't I help you? You're my student." He Zhichu's gaze fell upon her swollen cheek. His bright almond shaped eyes were full of pity, but beneath his chiseled nose, his lips were compressed into a straight line.
Gu Nianzhi felt there was something odd about the way he was looking at her. She stole a glance at him, before quickly looking away. "I'm sorry for the trouble, Professor He."
He Zhichu reached out and brushed Gu Nianzhi's swollen cheek with his fingers.
His fingers felt cold on the red and warm swelling on Gu Nianzhi's face. Without thinking, she jerked away from his fingers.