Study Monster Cultivation System-Chapter 361 - 360 I’m already dead

The campus clinic, in a small operating room.

The senior expert stood in front of the supine Mo Nian, his brows furrowed fiercely as he smacked his lips back and forth.

Just like that old man in the subway from the meme.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk..." the expert lamented while beating his thigh, "Young man, my lifelong record of not using stitches... is ruined by you..."

Upon hearing this, Li Zheng also transformed into the subway old man.

Now is not the time to care about such a silly record!

"Didn’t I say... whenever you feel something is wrong, just quickly work on some exam papers, read some classics?" said the expert, and he couldn’t help but smack his lips again, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk..."

"I should have been able to control it... but who knew..." Mo Nian said as he turned to Li Zheng with red eyes, struggled for a long time but still stubbornly turned back, pursed his lips, and lay down, "Unscrew... unscrew it and then stitch it up again, doctor."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk..." After careful examination of Mo Nian’s condition, the expert shook his head sorrowfully, "It’s gashed open... it’s already starting to scab... sigh... When I asked you before, whether to use a big cut or a small one, you insisted that I remove as much as possible. Look now, the remaining resources were tight to begin with... and with this gash... I’m afraid it might not be connectable anymore..."

Mo Nian asked in alarm, "And... what happens if it can’t be connected?"

"It means using skin from other places to bridge the gap... it affects the experience a lot..."

"No, doctor, please!"

"Don’t panic yet..." the expert lifted his glasses to illustrate, "Theoretically, that’s the case, but you’re young and indeed have exceptional talents, I feel that it might still be possible to stretch it out a bit more."

With that said, the expert turned around to put on his gloves, speaking quite seriously, "Let me make it clear to you, this thing is like a balloon, while there is some room to stretch, it’s quite limited. My skills can only allow for this one more time, and even then, if we continue like this, the postoperative appearance won’t look good. It could end up looking like... like... if you heat up a tomato in the microwave for ten minutes... and imagine how it looks when it comes out."

"..." Mo Nian bit his teeth hard, shut his eyes, and lay still as if dead, tears streaming down his face, "Come on, doctor, it can only be this way now... it’s my atonement... I am atoning..."

Li Zheng couldn’t bear to watch any longer and took a pile of paperwork out to settle the payment.

Just as he opened the door, he bumped into several nurses who had gathered outside.

"Xiao Liu, you must be kidding, that can’t be true."

"Haha! Originally, I thought we would never see him again, but who knew he had to get stitches, hahaha."

"Then... then knock on the door... I won’t believe it until I see it for myself."

"But what reason can we use to go in?"

"Just say... it’s for learning and observation."

"But... with so many of us female nurses... wouldn’t it affect the patient’s surgery?"

"Then let’s go in one by one."

"I’ll go first!"

Li Zheng heard everything and felt a pain in his heart.

Nian Bao’er, you must hang in there this time.

After breaking through the encirclement of nurses, Lin Yujing also came up to him, "Is he alright?"

"The doctor said he would do his best," Li Zheng said, clutching Mo Nian’s health insurance card with a sigh.

"Those nurses..." Lin Yujing looked at the queue of visitors with hostility on her face, "It’s normal to be curious about rare people, but such visits can make someone uncomfortable."

Li Zheng thought it over and agreed. He didn’t think Mo Nian would mind, but feared any complications.

"Then wait for me, I’ll go stop them."

However, before Li Zheng could intervene, the first nurse to enter for a visit had already been scolded and sent out by the expert.

"You can look at anything else at will, but really, this is not okay. You are playing with fire!"

Even though she was scolded, that nurse still had an excited face and eagerly shared her experience with her colleagues.

"Sigh..." Lin Yujing watched and felt the pain in her heart, "He has it so tough... It takes so much courage to make such a decision."

"Yeah..." Li Zheng pursed his lips as well, "Indeed, it’s tough for adults to take this step. I was dragged into it by my dad when I was a kid, not knowing any better."

"???" Lin Yujing stared at Li Zheng for a long time, "You... you... you too?"

"What’s wrong?" Li Zheng wiped under his nose and laughed, "My dad said that it makes you more manly."

"Wait a minute!!" Lin Yujing grabbed her head and frowned in deep thought.

I misunderstood!

Thinking about it carefully, if Mo Nian was transgender, she probably would be staying in the girls’ dormitory or a separate one...

So, this surgery... is a different kind of surgery?

A surgery that makes boys more manly?

This... What kind of surgery is this?

Like those surgeries that make girls more feminine?

Can guys also...

Lin Yujing found it stranger and stranger the more she thought about it, and pushing past Li Zheng, she burst into a giggle and ran off, "Disgusting!"

"Heh." Li Zheng chuckled and chased after her.

Old Li did not deceive me.

Indeed, a bit more manly.

...

After completing the paperwork for Mo Nian, the surgery seemed to continue for a while. They could just wait, but better to find a quiet place to do so; they went downstairs and started to stroll around the hospital.

In their conversation, Li Zheng learned that Lin Yujing’s retreat was also organized by Grandma with a cultivation plan.

Although Grandma’s knowledge of the latest advancements in various subjects was limited, his basics were so solid that not even dregs could fall off, and he firmly repacked all the places where Lin Yujing had cut corners.

In his previous conversations with Grandma, Li Zheng had already discovered that Grandma was not satisfied with Jingjing’s approach to learning. The Shen family’s approach was steady, the style was strict, striving for no flaws.

But Lin Yujing seemed to have inherited more from her father’s methods.

When I was little, Grandma wrestled for a long time with things like pushing prime numbers before dinner; it really happened.

But Lin Yujing always solved Grandma’s puzzles in her own way, gobbling up her meal, and Grandma had no choice but to accept it.

Under the shade of the trees, the two casually walking would both cheer up whenever Grandma was mentioned.

"You might not see it, but Grandma gets really clingy. I was his favorite."

"Yeah, Grandma is great," Li Zheng sighed, "But he clings to you, probably because he’s afraid of losing you."

"Speak human language!"

"Cough..." Li Zheng spoke as cautiously as possible, "If I were him, I guess my biggest fear would be that one day you’d suddenly go off to look for your father."

"???" Lin Yujing stopped dead in her tracks, staring at Li Zheng with a wronged expression, "Do I have to change my surname to set your minds at ease? Otherwise, am I someone who could just abandon all my relationships to enjoy wealth and honor at any moment?"

"Hey, hey, hey, let’s not talk about this," Li Zheng hurriedly turned back to wrap his arms around her, "I’m just talking about Grandma’s mindset, it doesn’t represent my thoughts."

"I know..." Lin Yujing bowed her head, barely accepting the embrace and clenching her fist, "Even if he showed up right now, I wouldn’t give him a glance."

"Mhm... I’m really okay with whatever you decide, I support you."

"It’s not just you," Lin Yujing clenched her fist, "If I gave him any attention, think how distressed Grandma would be... I definitely won’t, I absolutely won’t let that man hurt the person who’s been the best to me again, absolutely not..."

"Got it, I’ll find a chance to tell Grandma about your determination," Li Zheng chuckled while covering his mouth, "He’d be over the moon."

"Don’t you dare tell!" Lin Yujing’s face flushed, "I’m only telling you; when others ask about him, I’ll just hum and haw in response."

"Indeed, hum and haw is invincible."

"Alright, let’s drop it," Lin Yujing twisted her body, "That’s enough, let go, it’s itchy."

"Oh..." Li Zheng then withdrew his arm from around her waist.

Damn it.

I had used quite a few techniques in secret.

But all she felt was ticklish.

Only then did Lin Yujing stretch lazily and squint her eyes, "Okay, you’ve already declared your sovereignty in our class, what’s next?"

"What’s next?" Li Zheng’s eyes widened, "Exercise sovereignty?"

"Buzz off, buzz off!" Lin Yujing cursed with a snort, "It’s my turn, I need to go to Yingpei and assert my sovereignty too."

"Is that necessary?" Li Zheng waved his hand, "Mo Nian already met you, he’ll tell them when he goes back."

"No, no, boys are extremely unreliable regarding these matters," Lin Yujing shook her head and lifted her hand, "Send the schedule over, let’s pick a class at Yingpei to attend together."

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"That’s not necessary, just look tough at the School of Physics, I still need to blend in at Yingpei."

"You know that, huh? As if I don’t need to blend in at the School of Physics!" Lin Yujing growled, showing her teeth, "When I get back, there’ll be so much gossip, and all I’ll be able to do is hum and haw."

"Okay then..." Li Zheng took out his phone, very sadly passed the class schedule to her, and casually mentioned, "By the way, I’ve started a project in the biology and chemistry field, related to experiments, and there’s one spot left, do you want to join in?"

"I know." Lin Yujing laughed, immediately clamoring again.

"How do you know that?"

"Grandma told me." Lin Yujing started laughing and teasing, "He also said that if you’re asking me to join, it means you’re struggling and indirectly seeking his help, and you’re a unreliable pretty boy."

"??!" Li Zheng couldn’t help being indignant, "Grandma is seriously underestimating me!"

"Haha, mainly because I’m also not interested in biology and chemistry. I won’t add to the chaos," Lin Yujing had just finished speaking when she realized something and narrowed her eyes, "Are there any girls in the group?"

"There are, one upperclassman and one mixed-race exchange student," Li Zheng spoke and glanced at his phone, "Wait, we should head back to the classroom buildings soon, there’s a project inquiry before lunch."

"Fine, I’ll accompany you."

"You’re not even involved, why create trouble?"

"Territory! Sovereignty!"

"You’re being silly." Li Zheng shook his head, "The upperclassman is a very aloof person, you can tell at first glance that she’s solely devoted to knowledge. And don’t even start about the exchange student, she’s only 14."

"That young, even younger than Fengfeng?"

"Quite incredible, seems like she started skipping grades in elementary school."

Right as they were talking, a message from Mo Nian came, the surgery was entering its final stages, and it was time to prepare for pickup.

"Not good, it’s wrapping up," Li Zheng tensed up, quickly looking around, "This is a rare opportunity, look around, there’s no one here, why don’t we make the most of the time..."

Lin Yujing paused for a long while before finally turning around and nodding.

Then, she took a deep breath.

There was no choice, based on last time’s experience...

She needed to take a big breath to cope.

But as soon as she inhaled.

She saw a pair of glasses following not far behind them.

And burst out laughing.

"Ah!"

Li Zheng turned around too.

It was Yang Jun!

Had he been following them this whole time?

Yang Jun was at a loss for words, flustered and unable to decide whether to hide or run.

"Have you been here the whole time?" Li Zheng asked in surprise.

"The... the whole time." Yang Jun turned his head slightly, looking a bit aggrieved, "Didn’t you remember, bro... we came all this way supporting Brother Nian... did all the paperwork together... but it seemed like you couldn’t see me... so I... I just followed along... and ended up here."

Indeed, it seemed like Li Zheng had completely forgotten this person’s existence since the moment he saw Lin Yujing.

So, Yang Jun followed them back to the hospital.

...

When Li Zheng entered the operating room again, Mo Nian was lying there peacefully, staring at the ceiling like a sage.

The elderly expert was sitting tiredly in front of the sink, continuing the cleaning work, lamenting repeatedly.

"So... so tired... My technique... should have been a 20-minute surgery..."

The nurses blocked the view, and Li Zheng did not dare to look; he only approached the elderly expert and asked, "Doctor, how did it go?"

"Barely." The elderly expert gestured with his hands, "I really performed to the utmost, barely managed to sew it up. This time you must protect him well, make sure he gets plenty of rest, and if possible, it would be even better to stay in a temple for a while..."

"You’ve worked hard, we’ll definitely protect him."

"I’m speaking plainly here." The elderly expert said seriously, nodding, "If it collapses again, not even a deity could save him, it’ll rot beyond recognition, a devastating blow to a partner’s visual perception, worse than a shit-stirrer."

"It won’t come to that..."

When Li Zheng helped Mo Nian up, the nearby nurse looked grave.

"Mr. Mo is truly admirable." The nurse said with teary eyes, "He insisted on not using anesthesia, not even local anesthesia. He said he had an inquiry meeting immediately after and didn’t want his thoughts to be disturbed in any way."

"!" Li Zheng turned to look at Mo Nian, feeling unworthy and grateful with tears streaming down, "Brother Nian, leave the inquiry to me... you should go back to the dorm with Yang Jun to recover."

"It’s fine; I need to convey the guidance of the School of Biological Sciences." Mo Nian looked back at Li Zheng with a resolve as firm as iron, "Don’t let me stop; Ukulahlwa is no longer an option, study, study, all I want is to study."

Li Zheng clenched his teeth and nodded, "Then... I can only satisfy your wish."

This was the first time, he felt heartache over study.

...

At 11:10 AM, Chang Keqing, Lin Moming, and Tu Yikou had already arrived in front of Ji University’s Russian Literature Building.

The Russian Literature Building, originally named Sage Tower, was nearly a century old and had been renovated several times, still maintaining its quaint design of red windows, white walls, and green tiles.

As the office building for Yingpei College, it was quite fitting.

However, the scene in front of the door was not so fitting.

These three were standing right there.

Like an early-married mother holding her daughter, plus an old loafer squatting, smoking, and waiting for day labor.

Fortunately, they didn’t have to maintain this for too long.

Here they came, Li Zheng and his group were coming.

Limping, struggling with each step, they came.

"Fuck..." Tu Yikou was shocked, dropping his cigarette butt and jogging over, "Nian... don’t tell me you..."

Lin Moming, holding onto Chang Keqing’s arm asked, "Did Uncle Mo Nian get naughty and break his leg?"

"..."

Chang Keqing remained silent, saying nothing.

The reason was simple.

It was because beside Li Zheng, there was a girl.

Click!

Even on a clear day, thunder could strike.

Chang Keqing’s body swayed, nearly needing to grab onto Lin Moming just to stay upright...

No, even holding onto Lin Moming didn’t help.

"Hey hey hey!"

They both sat down with a thud!

As everyone knows, kids don’t fear falls.

Lin Moming, unharmed, began to twist and shake.

"What’s wrong, big sister?"

"Anemia." Chang Keqing got up calmly, dusting off her pants.

It was a breakup!

I’ve been dumped!

"You need to eat breakfast properly, meat egg milk meat egg milk!" Lin Moming said, putting down her backpack and handing over two chocolate bars, "Here, eat this."

"Thank you." Chang Keqing took the chocolate bars, glared at Li Zheng from afar, and without hesitation, took a bite, breaking it in half.

Jerk!

Heartless junior!

Handsome guys, not one of them is any good!

It’s over, I’ve been hurt by a jerk.

This time it’s real hurt.

The chocolate in my mouth tastes like nothing now.

"You haven’t torn the wrapper, big sister."

"Ah."

While she was tearing the wrapper, Tu Yikou and Li Zheng came over, supporting Mo Nian.

"Nian... you’ve suffered." Tu Yikou bowed his head and cursed himself, "My fault, it’s all my fault..."

"It’s just my own inadequate practice." Mo Nian said indifferently, "From now on, no desires can move me."

"Nian, stop it, Nian, people who talk like that are long dead," Tu Yikou followed and turned to ask, "And who is this?"

"My wife, Lin Yujing," Li Zheng replied.

"Your what now?" the leader laughed heartily, "That’s just too cute, it’s almost falling into pieces."

Li Zheng also laughed loudly, "My reference to ’clumsy’ was about myself, ’thorn’ is her."

"How many times have I told you to talk like a human," the leader laughed again, "According to your way of speaking, ’my clumsy thorn’ translates to ’the good cabbage that has been harrowed by this pig’."

Li Zheng pondered and said, "That is somewhat the intention."

Listening to their conversation,

Chang Keqing gnawed on the plastic wrapping, her eyes filled with a love that was sealed and buried.

While they were introducing themselves, Lin Yujing was also stealthily sizing up Chang Keqing.

Wow.

That expression.

The obsession with eating plastic wrapping.

Definitely a study-crazed person.

Don’t worry, don’t worry.

On the other hand...

The mixed-race kid nearby.

With every move, through the brows, there was an indescribable flavor.

The same situation was happening with Lin Moming.

She felt... that this newly arrived sister looked oddly familiar.

She really wanted to go over and cuddle up to her...

But she had to behave... she couldn’t just cling on like that.

Otherwise, she’d be treated like a cuddly toy again!

When Lin Yujing and Lin Moming were both in the same field of view, even Li Zheng recognized the strange flavor.

The smell of cattiness, yes, Lin Moming had it too.

Lin Yujing looked back and forth at Lin Moming, then leaned over and whispered shakily into Li Zheng’s ear, "Her... is her father Chinese, or is it her mother?"

"Father."

"Five years younger than me?"

"Mhm."

"..."

Lin Moming also tugged at Chang Keqing, "Sister... I... I just feel... I can’t put it into words..."

"Me neither," Chang Keqing bit off the packaging of her second chocolate bar.

After exchanging troubled looks for a moment, Lin Yujing eventually turned to leave.

"I should go now."

"Do you want me to ask for you?" Li Zheng asked softly.

"No."

"Alright."

Lin Yujing left with a stiff air about her.

This made Lin Moming very disappointed, her hand raising to call out but not knowing what to say.

"Um..." Lin Moming asked pitifully, "Is she... jealous?"

"No," Li Zheng waved his hand nonchalantly, "We had a fight."

"Oh..." Lin Moming still couldn’t help but gaze longingly at the departing figure.

"Hey hey hey," the leader clapped his hands, "Why is the atmosphere so weird? Don’t tell me you’re both getting jealous?"

"Who, me?" Lin Moming immediately pouted her lips and glared, "I hate the way Li Zheng acts the most, always picking on that sister for no reason!"

"Heh," Chang Keqing just sneered in response.

Jealous?

No.

I’m already dead.

The leader also shuddered.

It was more than just jealousy...

This bloody feels like Li Mochou.

"Alright, let’s go upstairs," Li Zheng clapped his hands, "The journey at Science Frontier begins at the Russian Literature Building, let’s march!"

Instantly, the faces of the four people beside him turned stone cold.

A hard push, not quite hitting the mark.

After everyone had gone inside,

A pair of glasses still stood silently in their place,

Waving to the air.

"Goodbye... everyone..."