章 281: Chapter 116 Miao Liangfang_3

He glanced at Lu Tong and drawled, "A female doctor... who wants to use the status of a Medical Officer to climb the social ladder." Then he looked at Du Changqing and flashed a grin, his smile tinged with mockery, "A profligate who has idled his life away and suddenly decides to turn over a new leaf." Finally, he shook his head and concluded, "No prospects, stop wasting your time."

Despite his effort to be civil towards this man, Du Changqing didn't expect his warm approach to be met with cold indifference and mockery. He immediately flared up in anger, "What nonsense are you spouting..." only to be pulled back by Lu Tong.

Lu Tong looked at the man sitting on the ground, intently watching the porridge in the pot. The rice porridge had more water than rice, just a handful of grains, so thin that the bottom of the pot was visible. He stared at it as if it were a delicacy, his gaze almost drooling.

"So, you refuse to agree to our request today?" she asked.