fictionpage Chapter 13 Old Classmate
Chapter 13 Old Classmate
Lu Ran, who was sitting idly drinking tea, was startled. He turned around and found the person looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was.
"Lu Ran, it's me, Liang Mengying."
Liang Mengying...
Lu Ran then remembered who it was.
When he was in college, he pursued a girl and they almost got together. Even Lu Ran's parents knew about it and fully supported their relationship.
However, when he formally confessed his feelings to Liang Mengying, she told him to sell his family's house, go abroad to study and get a better education, and then they could be together again when he returned.
Liang Mengying's family introduced her to a high-achieving student who was studying abroad and had excellent qualifications.
She even said she didn't mind that Lu Ran's family was poor, but she cared about her status and reputation. If Lu Ran really liked her, she should find a way to prove to her family that she could become as outstanding as others.
Lu Ran didn't say anything and just turned and left.
Sell your house to study abroad?
Where will his parents live if the house is sold? What will he do if he misses home after going abroad? And what era are we living in that people still think international students are such a rare status?
The fact that people still treat each other like treasures when the industry is rotten only shows that they have different values and there's absolutely no need for them to be together.
Lu Ran's decision to give up didn't affect Liang Mengying much, because he had many suitors and didn't need another one.
After many years, when they met again, Lu Ran's heart was not stirred by the other person.
She smiled faintly and raised her hand: "Long time no see."
In terms of figure and appearance, Lu Ran was the most outstanding Liang Mengying had ever seen.
That's why, among her suitors back then, she didn't have any requirements regarding Lu Ran's family background; as long as Lu Ran himself had a respectable social status and academic qualifications, she would accept him.
Although Liang Mengying was a little disappointed when Lu Ran rejected her suggestion back then, she didn't care too much.
Because in her view, no matter how outstanding someone's appearance is, there will be a day when people get tired of looking at them.
If you're not willing to change for her, then find someone else. There's nothing to be nostalgic about.
But as the years have passed, she recalls how each of the blind dates arranged by her family was less than satisfactory, and how she finally found someone whose background and education met her requirements.
After living together for a year, she discovered that real life was not as easy as she had imagined.
She woke up every day to a face that made her feel nauseous. At first, she could comfort herself, but the longer it went on, the less she could accept this reality.
Having seen so many unattractive men, she suddenly met the school heartthrob who had once pursued her, and realized that looks are something you really can't ignore.
No wonder men with money seek out young and beautiful women, and women with money seek out young and handsome men.
At this moment, Lu Ran's appearance had shed some of her youthful naiveté and gained a more mature look, making her even more charming than before.
"Mengying, since she's your classmate, won't you introduce her to me?"
No man could resist his girlfriend staring at other men like a lovesick fool.
If Lin Shaoxian hadn't really liked it, he would have just walked away and let that pretty boy buy him a car.
But there's nothing he can do; he really can't live without Liang Mengying now.
"Oh, he, his name is Lu Ran, he's my college classmate."
"Lu Ran, this is... my boyfriend, Lin Shaoxian."
Lu Ran smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Lin Shaoxian straightened his clothes and subtly displayed the expensive watch on his wrist.
"Young man, are you here to pick up your car too?"
Lu Ran nodded: "Yes, today is the last day before the holiday. If we don't mention it, we'll have to postpone it for several days."
Lin Shaoxian laughed and said, "At your age, it is indeed the time when most people buy their first car."
"But a car is fine as long as it can get around. When your career is just starting out, buying a used car or taking out a loan with a down payment of around 100,000 yuan is already very good."
"Of course, this only applies to us men."
"It's different for girls like them. Although I'm not doing very well, I can still barely afford to buy Mengying an X5."
"So you see, society is really unfair to us men."
These words are indeed correct and make perfect sense.
Lu Ran agreed, "Mr. Lin is right."
Lin Shaoxian pondered for a moment, then smiled and continued, "I wonder what kind of work you're doing now, young man? If you have any difficulties, feel free to tell me. You're Mengying's classmate, so you're my friend. Don't be shy."
"By the way, this is my business card. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything."
Out of politeness, Lu Ran accepted the business card that the other party handed him.
Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the other person was a medical graduate student who had returned from studying abroad, specializing in ophthalmology, and had even interned at a large ophthalmology hospital overseas.
"Lu Ran, Shao Xian has connections both domestically and internationally. If you encounter any difficulties at work, you can indeed ask him for help."
At this moment, Liang Mengying seemed to have found a sense of belonging.
Holding Lin Shaoxian's arm, she looked confidently at Lu Ran, as if trying to prove that her choice back then was not wrong.
Given Lu Ran's family background, it would be good enough if he could get a stable job after graduation; in terms of career, he is not on the same level as Lin Shaoxian at all.
Feeling the soft touch on his arm, Lin Shaoxian immediately puffed out his chest in pride, his previous gloom completely gone.
"Mr. Lin is an ophthalmologist. Have you ever been involved in surgeries like artificial retinal transplants?"
Lu Ran was completely unaware of the subtle changes in their expressions, because his mind was entirely focused on something else.
Lin Shaoxian was a little confused when he heard Lu Ran's somewhat irrelevant question.
But he still nodded smugly: "Young man, you've asked at a good time. I have indeed come into contact with this kind of surgery, and I'm very familiar with it."
"The ophthalmology hospital where I did my internship abroad specializes in this field, and it's no exaggeration to say that their technology is among the best in the world."
Lu Ran asked excitedly, "If the eye structure is intact, the visual pathway damage isn't too severe, and brain function is normal, but the blindness has lasted for a long time, about ten years, and a specific matching artificial transplant is needed, what is the success rate of an artificial retina transplant in this case?"
Lin Shaoxian thought for a moment and then replied, "This is a very good condition. There shouldn't be any major problems. I myself have participated in clinical trials that are even more difficult than this. If it is the situation you described, achieving 90% is not a problem."
"Ninety percent?" Lu Ran frowned.
"Can it go even higher? Ideally, with absolute certainty."
Lin Shaoxian gave him a strange look, but still replied, "It is possible. Many celebrities and wealthy people have opted for this most secure and advanced artificial transplant technology, but it requires a very high price and is not something that ordinary people can access."
Lu Ran clapped his hands excitedly.
"That's fine. Money is no problem. Let's exchange phone numbers, and I'll contact you later."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Lin."
Lu Ran excitedly grasped Lin Shaoxian's hand and expressed his gratitude. Then, he took out his phone and dialed the number on the business card.
"This is my phone number. I'll call Mr. Lin when I'm ready."
Lu Ran was struggling to find a good way to treat Cheng Ning's eyes when he unexpectedly stumbled upon this great opportunity today.
Once I've opened more treasure chests and earned enough funds, and finished my work with Cheng Ning, I'll take her to have the surgery.
"Excuse me, which one of you is Mr. Lu Ran?"
At this moment, a staff member from the 4S store came up and politely inquired.
Lu Ran raised his hand: "It's me."
The staff member bowed and said, "Mr. Lu, your car is ready. Please come with me, and I will take you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
Lu Ran nodded, greeted Lin Shaoxian and the other person, and then went to get the car.
Lin Shaoxian stared at Lu Ran's departing figure, completely bewildered.
I was thinking the other person was deliberately showing off in front of him! But who would put on airs in such a strange way?
Judging from the person's expression, it seems like they really want to have surgery with him.
Isn't that just an act? Saying things like money isn't a problem is just too pretentious.
Lin Shaoxian still couldn't understand it until the staff notified him to pick up the car.
Outside the 4S store.
Looking at the brand-new BMW in front of her, Liang Mengying smiled with satisfaction.
At that moment, she felt that money was the most indispensable element of life, and everything else was insignificant.
"Darling, thank you."
Liang Mengying happily kissed her boyfriend.
Lin Shaoxian was very satisfied, his face beaming with joy.
He didn't take the previous little incident to heart at all. Lu Ran was just an ordinary person. No matter how good-looking he was, he was not in the same social class as him. There was no need to care.
"Buzz~~"
A deep, powerful car start-up sound came, and then a large G-Class stopped in front of the two.
The driver's side window slowly rolled down, revealing a familiar face—it was Lu Ran, who had just gone to pick up his car.
Lu Ran smiled and waved to Lin Shaoxian: "Mr. Lin, please wait for me to contact you. Don't worry, I will thank you properly when the surgery is successful."
Goodbye, Mr. Lin.
It's impolite to keep bothering people, so Lu Ran stepped on the gas and drove away from the 4S store.
Only two strangely shaped expressions remained, disheveled in the wind.
One of them bit her lower lip tightly, seemingly unwilling to believe it.