The three continued discussing opening the clinic.
"Let's keep talking about opening the clinic," Tang Guihua said. "Niu Zai still has 100,000 yuan with me, which we can use for renovations; that should be enough money. I'll cover the rest initially, and once the clinic's operating, we'll share the cost between us. How does that sound?"
Luo Yang had no objections.
Upon hearing that Tang Guihua was holding 100,000 yuan for Luo Yang, An Yuying felt a surge of jealousy, thinking, "Stupid Niu Zai, why did he deposit the money with her? She's wholehearted toward him, but he's playing dual roles."
At that moment, Tang Guihua decided to test Luo Yang's massage skills and suddenly said, "Niu Zai, I'm a bit tired today, and you know how to massage, right? Could you give me a massage, how about it?"
Luo Yang was delighted and laughed, "Of course, I can."
"Let's go upstairs," she said.
Tang Guihua stood up to lead the way, walking ahead.
Actually, she wanted to get An Yuying out of the way to inquire about the massage technique for treating fibroids from Luo Yang.
Luo Yang caught a glimpse of An Yuying pursing her lips high and looking sullen; he realized she was jealous, so he took her hand and they went upstairs together.
Feeling annoyed, An Yuying gently withdrew her hand, but ultimately, he led her away.
Seeing An Yuying also following them upstairs, Tang Guihua thought, "She's already fallen for Niu Zai. She beat me to it. Where can I find such a talented young man? No, I can't fall behind."
Upon reaching the second floor and entering Tang Guihua's room, her room was a bit messy but still clean.
There was a cactus on the windowsill, and in front of the window was a computer desk with a black ultra-thin laptop on it.
To the left of the computer desk was a dressing table, to the right a wardrobe. The double bed was right in front of the wardrobe.
The bed sheets were not neatly folded.
"Yuying, you can play on the computer," Tang Guihua opened the laptop.
"No need. I want to learn massage from Niu Zai," An Yuying shook her hand.
Tang Guihua lay on the bed, and Luo Yang massaged her following the techniques from the "Shennong Scripture," while An Yuying watched from the side.
Tang Guihua sat up and praised, "That's so comfortable! Niu Zai, where did you learn these massage skills? I've never heard you mention it before?"
Luo Yang laughed, "I figured it out by myself."
Seeing An Yuying quietly standing there looking gloomy, he then said, "Sister An, lie down on the bed, and I'll massage you as well."
Coming to her senses, An Yuying smiled and said, "I don't want it."
"Come here."
Luo Yang reached out to pull her over, and she declined with a laugh for a while but eventually lay down on the bed. Tang Guihua then sat on the other side of the bed.
After enjoying the massage, An Yuying also couldn't stop praising, "It really feels so good."
The three sat on the bed, looking at each other.
"Niu Zai, the massage is done. Aren't you going down?" Tang Guihua urged.
"This is a double bed," Luo Yang touched the big red floral bedspread.
Both An and Tang Guihua chuckled.
"What does it matter to you whether it's a double bed or not?" An Yuying pouted.
"I think a triple bed should have a market. When I have the money, I want to open a furniture store and sell triple beds," Luo Yang got off the bed.
Hearing him say this, both An and Tang Guihua felt embarrassed.
Just then Tang Guihua's mother called them for dinner, and the three left the room, went downstairs, and arrived at the dining room.
During dinner, the three discussed the clinic again, finalized the shares—Luo Yang would hold 40%, An and Tang Guihua 40%, and An Yuying 20%. Once the clinic was operational, Luo Yang would treat complex diseases, Tang Guihua would handle minor illnesses, and An Yuying would be responsible for promotions and advertising.
An and Tang Guihua would jointly handle matters such as finding a location and decorating.
After dinner, Luo Yang first took An Yuying home on his motorcycle, then returnedhome, switched to a bicycle, and with Xiao Daniu sped off towards Dongfeng Middle School.
They arrived at the Year 9 Class 5 classroom with more than ten minutes to spare before the evening study session began. This was the earliest Luo Yang had ever arrived at school for evening study since middle school.
During the study session, Teacher Su patrolled the class and gently tapped on Luo Yang's desk when she passed by, signaling him to come outside with her.
Teacher Su was dressed in black capri pants, a long-sleeved sky-blue shirt tucked into her pants, and black high heels, looking delicate yet straightforward, elegant and dignified.
In the teachers' office, where no other teachers were present, Teacher Su sat down and softly said, "Luo Yang, your prescription really works. I felt much better after taking it. Thank you."
Luo Yang graciously said, "No need to thank me, it's what I should do."
"Tonight, Chen Linsheng sent me a message saying he couldn't be the dorm head, saying he can't manage others. He said that only you as dorm head could control those mischievous students. I'd like you to be the dorm head."
Luo Yang had never even been a group leader in Grade 7 or 8.
Suddenly learning he was to be dorm head, Luo Yang was mildly amused and laughed, "Teacher Su, I don't know how to manage people."
Teacher Su encouraged, "It's not difficult. If any dorm member causes trouble, just talk to him and ask him to stop. I believe you can do it. Go for it."
After a moment of thought, Luo Yang nodded and said, "Alright, I'll try. If I can't do it, then you can find someone else."
"You can do it. Go for it. You're a smart student, you just haven't been focusing on your studies. Today you said you'd work hard with me to try to get into the top high school. You're a man of your word, so you should do as you say."
"Teacher Su, I'll try my best!"
"That's the spirit. Go for it, I'm rooting for you. Luo Yang, can you give me another massage?"
"Sure."
The office wasn't a suitable place, as other teachers might come in.
So Teacher Su went up to the roof of the teaching building first, and Luo Yang followed. There, she sat cross-legged, and he sat behind her to give her a massage.
The sky was clear and bright, with stars and moon shining together.
After the massage, they quietly went down from the rooftop one after the other. Teacher Su returned to the office, and Luo Yang went back to the classroom.
During the second period of self-study, An Yuying sent a message, "Niu Zai, my classmate said we'd have supper at 9 pm, remember to come. It's at the big stall in Xiaoshulin Market."
Luo Yang replied with a message, "After the evening revision class, I'll rush over."
From Dongfeng Middle School to Xiaoshulin Market, it takes just 10 minutes by bicycle.