Chapter 383
David was furious, thinking Josie didn’t know her place and dared to challenge him. He was about to scold her further when Delilah and Daisy pushed the door open and emerged. “What did he tell you?” Delilah glanced at David’s retreating back. Josie shook her head. “It was nothing important. He just thinks I’m not good enough!”
“That jerk! How can he be a teacher, talking about students like that? I’m going to confront him.” Daisy rolled up her sleeves, ready to charge forward. Delilah grabbed her. “Enough. What’s the point of winning an argument? “It’s better to prove yourself through action. Josie will definitely succeed and be even better than him!” “Yes, Josie, you can do it! Try to defeat him soon.” Daisy patted her arm. “If you have any academic questions, feel free to come ask me. “If your teacher doesn’t know anything, come to me. I can teach you!” Delilah pushed her. “That’s enough! Don’t poach my students in front of me.” “Who’s poaching?” Daisy grumbled, looking displeased. “By the way, what are you two planning to do?” “While course registration hasn’t ended, we’re giving a few introductory lectures to see if we can attract more students to take acupuncture as an elective!” Delilah waved, ready to leave. Daisy sighed, “Are there still not many people choosing acupuncture as their major this year?" “Don’t be too worried. After Mr. Longley’s incident, many people are gradually understanding acupuncture and are no longer as resistant to discussing it as before. “It’s only a matter of time before it becomes widespread!” Delilah nodded. “I’m not in a rush. So many years have passed, and rushing won’t help. Some things naturally take time, and now that I have Josie, I’m even less in a hurry!"
The lecture promotion wasn’t very effective, but it did attract some students. Delilah’s classes were rarely scheduled, and she spent most of her time in the Aloville Traditional Medicine Hospital’s laboratory. Josie returned to her routine, splitting her time between school, Aloville Traditional Medicine Hospital, and making occasional trips to the research institute to deliver research materials. Research on both sides was progressing in an orderly manner. After David’s research began, everyone quieted down. At least when they met at the institute, they maintained politeness, and no further conflicts occurred. Everyone was likely holding their breath, determined to achieve some results before their counterpart did. Meanwhile, Joseph Boyd and his colleagues successfully graduated, received their official appointment letters from the research institute, and became formal researchers. Gavin Norwood also received an official appointment letter from the research institute and successfully remained there as he wished. Natalie stopped making a fuss and went to the lab dutifully every day. It was unknown when she planned to publish her fourth paper.
One day, Josie had just returned from the research institute when Jaden stopped her before she even reached the dormitory. He didn’t look well. His face was pale, and he had a scraggly beard. Logically, his detention should have ended long ago. He shouldn’t be in this condition. Josie wondered if he had been beaten by his father again. Before Josie could figure it out, he grabbed her with bloodshot eyes. He said, “Josie, I was wrong, I am sorry. I was blind before and failed to see your worth. Would you forgive me? “I promise to always be good to you, to cherish you like a little princess, to care for you a thousand times over. “I’ll never tell you what to do again. You’ll be the one telling me what to do. “Can we get back together? I truly like you. It hasn’t changed after all these years. Just be my girlfriend, and I promise I’ll treat you incredibly well. I swear!”
Josie thought, ‘Is he out of his mind?’