False evidence

Chapter 83 Pet Clinic
For two days in a row, I stayed in the study on the second floor.

During the day, he studied the methods of physiognomy left by Yang Wudao, and in his spare time, he also browsed some physiognomy and feng shui magazines.

Although I can't fully immerse myself in it yet, I've already developed a considerable interest in metaphysics.

Hobbies can't put food on the table, so early on the third day, I called Gao He first, then dressed and went out.

I didn't drive, but chose to take the bus instead, because it was more in line with my status as a 'recent graduate'.

When I got off the train at the station, I looked around and the environment was quite nice.

But after walking along the roadside for a while, I saw a sign and my heart skipped a beat.

No wonder this area seems deserted; it turns out that Shuangshan Cemetery is nearby.

It seems that Li Ping was entrusted by his uncle to place Yang Wudao's ashes in this cemetery.

I haven't been able to find the time recently, but I really should go and pay my respects to this senior brother when I have the chance.

Shuangshan Road is bordered by a mountain with a retaining wall on one side, and only one side has storefronts.

Near the cemetery, most businesses naturally sell fresh flowers and paper money for burning.

There were only about ten storefronts in total. After walking to the end, I finally saw the sign for 'Fang Family Pet Hospital'.

I thought to myself, is Gao He kidding me?
There were few residential areas around, but standing in front of the pet shop, one could see rows of tombstones on the low hill.

Will a pet hospital be able to attract customers in this location?

Just as I was about to peek through the glass door, someone suddenly tapped me on the shoulder from behind.

"What for?!"

I was startled by that loud voice.

I turned my head and saw a short old man staring at me with a stern face.

Seeing his angry face, I was completely baffled. What had I done to offend him?

"Dad, you're back..." A woman's voice came from inside the shop.

The old man replied, "Yes, I'm back."

I figured out the old man's identity a bit, and seeing that he was still glaring at me, I quickly said, "Hello, my name is Sanqi, and Captain Gao introduced me here."

The old man's expression softened a bit, and he said, "What Captain Gao? Just say the little monk sent you! Come in with me!"

I was secretly delighted; so Gao He had such a nickname.

A little monk? If he really is a monk, he's a gossipy one!
Upon entering the store, I immediately came face to face with a woman.

The woman was holding a kitten in her arms. She only glanced at me before lowering her head and sitting back behind the counter to pet the kitten.

Even with just one glance, I could tell that the woman was about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, and she was quite beautiful.

However, her reaction seems a bit strange.

The old man who brought me in patted me on the shoulder again and said to the woman, "This child was introduced by the little monk."

Then, with a stern face, she said to me, "This is my daughter, and also the owner here, Fang Ling."

Fang Ling didn't look up, but simply gave a soft "hmm".

The old man pointed to the sign for the consultation room and told me to go in and talk.

After entering, he first introduced himself, and then briefly explained the situation of the store.

His name was Fang Cheng, and he used to be a veterinarian at the town's agricultural technology station.

Later, as the city expanded and the agricultural technology station was closed, he opened this pet clinic for Fang Ling. Fang Ling loved animals but didn't know how to treat patients, so Fang Cheng was essentially the clinic's attending physician.

Unlike doctors who treat patients, veterinarians don't pay much attention to health maintenance. Not only is he getting old, but his health has also deteriorated due to the poor hygiene conditions he experienced at the agricultural technology station. Most importantly, his eyesight is also failing badly. Therefore, he has to find someone to help him at the clinic.

I couldn't help but say, "Uncle Cheng, opening a pet clinic around here probably won't do very well, right? Since you can't keep doing this anymore, why don't you do something else?"

Uncle Cheng was somewhat surprised: "Didn't the little monk tell you?"

I had long suspected that Gao He wasn't telling the truth. His question reminded me of something Gao He had said, but it wasn't appropriate for me to say it in front of my family.

Uncle Cheng sighed and said, "Xiaoling had encephalitis when she was little, so her brain isn't very good. She's not good at anything else, she just likes cats and dogs. I opened this shop for her so that she would have something to do. If a person is idle, wouldn't they get sick from being idle?"

I sighed, "The hearts of parents are full of love and worry."

Uncle Cheng said, "If you work here, you won't have to worry about your salary. Let me tell you, all twelve shops in this row belong to our family. I just went out to collect the rent."

I breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out he was a 'capitalist'.

I was actually thinking of backing out because of the salary issue, but now I don't have to worry about it anymore.

Uncle Cheng suddenly glared at her: "You can do whatever you want here, but let me make this clear first, you can't try anything dirty or make any moves on my Xiaoling!"

I quickly waved my hands and shook my head: "No! Uncle, you probably don't understand my situation..."

Uncle Cheng waved his hand: "Alright. The little monk and his wife grew up with Xiaoling, I watched them grow up. Do you think he would dare to lie to me? He even told me how you got your diploma! It's no big deal, as long as the person is upright. If there's anything you don't understand, I'll teach you."

I thought to myself, I was overthinking it; it turns out Gao He was telling the truth.

I reckon he only said the shop owner was his lover's friend, probably because he was afraid of revealing his nickname.

Uncle Cheng is a very honest person. He focused on explaining the job responsibilities and asked me to stay on that day.

Besides being quite satisfied with the salary, there was also an unexpected bonus.

That is, he has a small van, which he uses for purchasing goods and transporting some large pets.

After finding out my address, they simply handed me a car key, allowing me to drive the van to and from get off work.

And just like that, I got my first official job after 'graduation'—a veterinarian at Fangjia Pet Clinic!
Probation period – two months!

The next day I returned the Jetta from Liping, and, not forgetting to boast to him and Mengniu: "I've started working!"

These words were naturally spoken at the dinner table.

As soon as I finished speaking, Li Ping frowned and said that I was being too ridiculous. Privately owned clinics are never the first choice for fresh graduates, as this would definitely be detrimental to their future development.

Even though I can talk about anything with these two brothers, when I look at the silver chain on my right wrist, all I can do is force a smile.

If physiognomy can be explained away by saying that one was taught by a master by chance and then "gained a cheat code", then being possessed by an evil spirit, having two consciousnesses... no, having two ways of thinking.

Even Meng Chao might not be able to accept this if it were said out loud.

Then it's better not to say anything.

My unusual experience (actually, an extremely unlucky situation) caused me to deviate from my original life plan, and also made me yearn to return to the simplicity of my past.

Gao He introduced me to this job, most likely just to give me a temporary solution.

My own thinking is to first use this reasonably well-paid job to build a solid financial foundation.

However, reality and imagination are always like enemies, irreconcilable.

I never imagined that after a brief period of ordinariness, this mediocre job would lead me to an even more unbelievable life experience...

(End of this chapter)