Chapter 226 55 vouchers
“Whether you wish to pass on this profession or to advance the study of acupuncture, she will always remain by your side.”
She was basically saying that Delilah should not force her to study acupuncture anymore.
However, what Claire said was excessively sentimental. Josie clearly did not say it that way. Josie’s face is slightly flushed.
She said, “Professor Wilcourt, I was wrong. Previously, I was too full of myself. I apologize to you. I promise that from now on, I will study acupuncture with you diligently and sincerely, and I will not let my mind wander elsewhere.”
“What are you saying?” Delilah looked over, her expression impassive.
Josie braced herself and walked up to her. She said, “Previously, while working with Professor Delilah, I observed his practice of using media to promote his research and achievements. Therefore, I also hope that acupuncture will receive increased media coverage. I believe the difficulty in recruiting students for acupuncture stems from a general lack of understanding about the field. By taking advantage of the event involving Professor Longley, I thought we had an opportunity to promote acupuncture. But I… anyway, I’m sorry. I was too self-righteous and made decisions on my own, did the wrong thing, and made you angry. It’s all my fault.”
Delilah set down her fork. “With increased enrollment, do you plan to withdraw from this niche discipline?”
“No!” Josie’s face turned completely pale with fright. She said, “I have never had such a thought. From the moment I chose this major, I never saw it as a stepping stone. I truly want to study it!”
Delilah stood up and walked over to her. “Have you ever considered pursuing graduate studies?”
“Of course I have considered it!” In her previous life, Josie already held a graduate degree. In the medical field, especially for those doing research, a graduate degree was nothing special. If the opportunity arose, one would need to pursue a doctorate.
Delilah fixed her gaze on her, not blinking once. “You’re still studying this major in graduate school?”
“If you do not look down on me, Professor, I would still like to study this major.” Josie met her gaze, equally unblinking. She was resolute and knew exactly what she wanted.
Delilah was very satisfied with this. “I didn’t force you into this. When the time comes, be like her and come running to blame me!”
“No!” Josie broke out in a cold sweat. She had never seen Delilah so serious before.
Sean pulled her by the arm and made her sit down. He said, “Aunt, please do not frighten her. Look, she has turned pale from fear.”
Delilah rolled her eyes at him, then walked back to continue eating. She said, “I intend to grant everyone a short leave over the next few days and have Joseph and his team return home for Christmas. Once the equipment issues have been resolved, we will commence the next phase of research. I promised to treat you to dinner. Come to my place this evening, and I’ll cook for you.”
‘Does this mean I am also expected to go?’ Josie looked both surprised and flattered as she thought.
In the evening, Sean drove to pick up Josie. Due to severe congestion during the evening rush hour, he couldn’t drive in and could only park the car by the roadside outside the hospital to wait for her. Josie finished getting ready and went downstairs. Not wanting to keep Sean waiting, she deliberately went downstairs early.
Unexpectedly, just as she reached the entrance of the hospital, she was stopped by someone. The person who stopped her looked refined and also wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of their nose. He said, “Hello Josie, my name is Kenneth Garfield, and I am Mr. Nelson’s assistant. Our team is currently recruiting assistant interns. Would you be interested in learning more?”
His excessively forthright opening took Josie aback. If she were not acquainted with this person, she would likely assume that he was a fraud. However, she has always possessed an exceptional memory. She saw this person at the seminar today, and she had long heard of Xander, whom he mentioned.
She thought, ‘Dr. Nelson holds a position in the domestic medical community comparable to that of Professor Longley!’ Josie wore a puzzled expression. She asked, “To my knowledge, Dr. Nelson’s research team is a national-level research group and has always recruited only graduate students. I’m only a senior undergraduate. Are you sure you have the right person?”