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Chapter 96 Refuse the Invitation

Jiang Man spent two fulfilling and wonderful days at her cozy home, and the reunion with her family filled her with energy.

However, her studies called, and with a heart full of longing and anticipation, she said goodbye to her family and returned to campus.

Jiang Man's chosen medical major is like a vast ocean of knowledge full of challenges and opportunities.

In this ocean, there are significantly more boys than girls, and Jiang Man is like a fresh little flower, standing out among the many green leaves.

On the first day back at school, sunlight streamed through the classroom windows and fell on the desks. Jiang Man arrived at the classroom early and sat by the window, intently organizing her books, preparing for the new day of learning.

Just then, a figure appeared beside her. It was Zhao Yu, her classmate. He was tall, with neat short hair and a confident smile on his face.

Zhao Yu held a medical textbook in his hand and deliberately waved it in front of Jiang Man, saying with a smile, "Jiang Man, look at this question. I've been thinking about it for a long time but I still can't figure it out. You're so smart, could you explain it to me?"

Jiang Man looked up, smiled politely, and focused her gaze on the question. It was a difficult problem about human anatomy, involving the complex pathways of nerve networks.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Man began to patiently explain to Zhao Yu. She was clear and organized, analyzing the concepts from basic principles to specific examples in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

Zhao Yu listened attentively on the surface, but his eyes kept glancing at Jiang Man, and he felt even more admiration for this intelligent girl.

After explaining the topic, Zhao Yu wasn't about to leave. He continued to find topics to chat about: "Jiang Man, I heard that the medical school is organizing an academic lecture soon, about cutting-edge medical research. Are you going?"

A hint of interest flashed in Jiang Man's eyes as she said, "Really? That sounds interesting. I'll probably go. Attending more lectures can broaden one's knowledge."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu immediately said excitedly, "That's great! Let's go together. After the lecture, we can exchange our thoughts."

Jiang Man hesitated for a moment. She was used to studying alone, but she also felt that it would be fine to exchange academic ideas with her classmates, so she nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Li Yang felt a pang of unease. Li Yang was also an active member of the class and harbored feelings for Jiang Man as well.

He walked over and deliberately said loudly, "Jiang Man, the teacher asked me to find a few people to help organize the lab data. Do you want to join? This is a great opportunity to improve your practical skills."

Jiang Man was somewhat embarrassed, as she already had a busy schedule with classes and her time was fully booked.

But Li Yang continued, "Jiang Man, you're so good at studying, you must be good at practical skills too. With your help, we can definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Jiang Man found it difficult to refuse, so she had no choice but to agree. After class, Jiang Man went to the laboratory.

Li Yang kept trying to find topics to chat with Jiang Man throughout the journey, from the use of experimental equipment to future career plans, and he kept talking.

Although Jiang Man responded politely, she felt somewhat helpless. She just wanted to finish the task as soon as possible and then go back to study. That evening, Jiang Man dragged her tired body back to her dormitory.

Seeing her tired face, her roommate Lin Yue asked with concern, "Jiang Man, what's wrong? You look so tired." Jiang Man recounted her day's events, and Lin Yue couldn't help but laugh, "Looks like our Jiang Man is quite charming, so many guys are trying to get close to her."

Jiang Man said with a wry smile, "I just want to study quietly. With them like this, I can't concentrate at all."

Lin Yue comforted her, "Don't worry about it. People probably just think you're outstanding and want to talk to you more. If you find it annoying, just tell them directly."

Jiang Man nodded, agreeing with Lin Yue's point.

The next day in class, Zhao Yu came to Jiang Man to discuss a problem again. This time, Jiang Man did not patiently answer his questions as she had the day before. Instead, she said seriously, "Zhao Yu, I am happy to discuss academic issues with you, but I hope we can do it at an appropriate time so as not to interfere with our normal studies and lives."

Zhao Yu understood the meaning behind Jiang Man's words and smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Okay, Jiang Man, it was my oversight. I will pay attention in the future."

At this moment, Li Yang also came over, and Jiang Man said to him, "Li Yang, when I was organizing the materials yesterday, I found that I couldn't manage my time. In the future, you should ask other classmates for help with things like this. I'm sorry."

Although Li Yang was somewhat disappointed, he nodded understandingly: "It's okay, Jiang Man, I didn't consider your situation."

Even after Jiang Man declined his request to organize the lab data, his enthusiasm remained undiminished. Instead, he was thinking of finding a more relaxed activity to continue getting closer to her.

On Friday afternoon, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves and spilled into the classroom.

Taking advantage of the moment when Jiang Man was reading alone at her seat, Li Yang took a deep breath and walked over, pretending to be calm.

He turned slightly to the side, unconsciously rubbing the hem of his clothes with both hands, and said with a hint of nervousness and anticipation, "Jiang Man, are you free this weekend? Let's go cycling together. There's a route in the suburbs with absolutely beautiful scenery, perfect for relaxing."

Jiang Man looked up from her book, a hint of surprise in her eyes. She gently closed the book and said earnestly, "Li Yang, thank you for your invitation, but I really can't go this weekend. The medical school curriculum is very demanding, and I need to use the weekend to review my professional knowledge and preview next week's content."

Li Yang didn't give up and quickly said, "Jiang Man, studying all the time is tiring. You need to relax a bit to study better. Just half a day of cycling won't take up too much of your time. Besides, cycling can make your brain clearer, and you might be more efficient at studying when you get back."

His eyes were full of longing, hoping that Jiang Man would change her mind.

Jiang Man frowned slightly, feeling somewhat helpless, but still patiently explained, "Li Yang, I understand your good intentions, but everyone's learning pace is different. I need more time to delve into medical knowledge, such as the complex neural pathways in anatomy and the numerous drug properties in pharmacology, all of which require repeated memorization and understanding. This is not only related to my academic performance, but also to the foundation for becoming a qualified doctor in the future. So, I'm really sorry, I have to decline this time."

Hearing Jiang Man's words, Li Yang felt a pang of disappointment. He lowered his head, then looked up after a moment, forcing a smile, and said, "Okay, Jiang Man, I didn't think it through. With your hard work, you'll definitely become an excellent doctor in the future. Let's go cycling together again when you have time."

Jiang Man looked at Li Yang, feeling a little guilty, and said, "Li Yang, it's actually quite good for classmates to exchange and learn together. If you encounter any problems in your medical studies, we can discuss them together and make progress together."

Li Yang's eyes lit up and he nodded quickly: "Great, Jiang Man, I'll have to ask you for advice more often in my studies."

Watching Li Yang's departing figure, Jiang Man sighed softly and reopened her book.