Chapter 660


    Chapter 660


    “I''ll have a bite or two since we''re already here.” Tristan strode in. I''m here to apany Sophie,


    anyway.


    Barney rose to greet Tristan as thetter approached, leaving Arius fuming behind.


    Very uncool of them toe at me one at a time! How could they treat me like this?


    “What''s wrong?” Sophie was amused at the sight of him sulking again. “Since you know you are no


    match for him, why do you always pick a fight with him?”


    Although they were both men with brains and poise, it was a different story when they met; they would


    be exceptionally childish.


    “How am I picking a fight with him? I went through all this trouble to prepare a BBQ for you guys, and


    isn''t it too much of him to say such a thing? Tell me the truth instead of covering for him because he''s


    your boyfriend.”


    Sophie was rendered speechless.


    “All right, don''t get all worked up. Let''s have some BBQ! It''s a good day for grilled meat as it''s chilly.”


    “Fine. For your sake, I''ll let this slide.”


    I cannot hold a grudge against Tristan. Besides, it would be no use, as none of them would take my


    side. Since there is an opportunity to save face, I will take it.


    The foursome sat huddled around the grill and watched theirmb cook. It was Barney''s first time


    having a meal like that, and he was excited.


    “Really, Chanaean food is delicious. No matter what ingredients get into your hands, you have a way to


    turn it into a feast.”


    Havinge from Anndur, he was sick of the fast food he was ustomed to.


    “Don''t worry, Dr. Smith. We won''t let you starve.”


    Arius, too, had grown tired of fast food in Anndur.


    I must taste every delicious item Chanaea has to offer on this trip. Otherwise, I would be doing my past


    self, living on fast food in Anndur, a severe disservice.


    “I also think our Chanaean cuisine is the best out of all the countries.” Although Sophie was not


    particrly gluttonous, she would not be able to handle having fast food for every meal.


    Using a pair of tongs, Tristan ced somemb onto the grill. The mes flickered beneath. It was a


    pleasant meal with them, and he enjoyed the atmosphere of theirpany.


    Upon noticing that themb was ready, Barney took it off the me.


    As he liked to eatmb, he thought highly of it. Furthermore, Arius had procured an exceptionally fresh


    batch for the asion, which contributed to its vor.


    “Let''s have some wine!” Arius suggested all of a sudden.


    It had been a busy period for all of them to properly sit and have a meal together.


    “Sure! I bought a bottle of red some time ago. Let''s open that!” Barney said.


    Arius raised his brows. “BBQ with red wine? Are you sure?”


    Why does Dr. Smith have to be so unorthodox?


    “What''s wrong with that? I bought that bottle, so I shall have it as I see fit! Besides, is there a rule


    against having red wine with BBQ?” Barney retorted.


    “Nobody ever said that! All right, I''ll go get it.” Arius rose to fetch the bottle and poured each of the four


    a ss.


    Sophie raised her ss.


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    “Let me make a toast to you, my mentor. Thank you for all you have done for me!”


    If it were not for me, Dr. Smith would not have faced that much pressure. He must be unustomed to


    many things from traveling all this way alone, yet he came anyway without regard for any of that.


    Barney raised his ss as well.


    “To hear you call me your mentor made everything worth it.”


    Having devoted his life to the study of medicine, Barney would make any sacrifice for the cause of


    furthering mankind''s understanding of it.


    Sophie took a sip of red wine before saying, “Don''t worry. I will conduct my research in earnest.”


    She, too, had fallen in love with the study of medicine, which was her reason for joining the


    International Medical Association.


    “I believe the International Medical Association in Chanaea will thrive with you two here.”


    Those who did note will one day regret it. After all, every student of medicine wishes to contribute


    to the field by leaving their mark on the pages of our progress. With Sophie around, such a possibility is


    only more certain.


    Arius raised his ss of wine as well.


    “Leave the grunt work to me. Both of you have nothing to worry about.” One is a young girl, and the


    other is an elderly man. I cannot let them work too hard.


    “All right. Your promise showed me that my affection for you has not been in vain.” Arius has matured.


    He does whatever I ask of him.


    Tristan raised his ss too.


    “Here''s to the sess of the International Medical Association of Chanaea in advance.”


    The four of them clinked sses.


    It was those four who would save Chanaea from many disasters in the decades toe and


    completely transform Chanaea''s standing in the medical field.


    However, all those thingsy ahead of them.


    At the present, their biggest problem remained the matter of recruitment.


    “By the way, many have signed up after we put out the word that we''re recruiting. We need to give the


    matter of selecting the right people some thought.”


    As many were interested, some effort was required to find the ones who were genuinely suitable.


    “It''s all right. There''s no rush for this.” There is no use in rushing things like these, so it''s best to take it


    slow.


    “All right. Dr. Smith and I will be in charge of this. Come over for a look when you have the time to.”


    “Mm.”


    As she was still a freshman, her obligations at the university were, at times, overwhelming.


    “I wille over to lend a hand as soon as I can.”


    I cannot wholly rely on both of them for this.


    “All right, but don''t overexert yourself. Your boyfriend will not like it,” Arius said as he gave Tristan a sly


    look.


    This petty man has cruel tricks up his sleeve. It willplicate our lives if he''s not appeased.


    “Be grateful to remain alive, Arius. Why do you always like to provoke me?”


    Arius was struck dumb.


    “You saw it yourself, Sophie. He''s threatening me now! How can you tolerate the existence of such a


    person? I am your senior, you know. You have to take my side on this.”


    Ignoring him, Tristan slipped Sophie some grilled vegetables.


    “These vegetables are delicious. Have some more.”


    Arius took a deep breath.


    Am I being ignored again?


    He decided not to speak anymore as he watched Sophie eat her vegetables. Forget it. I''m a pathetic


    bachelor, anyway. How can I go up against them?


    Emerging from Arius'' mansion after dinner, Tristan and Sophie ambled out as they were not far from


    Tristan''s.


    They were nning on staying the night there, so they took their time and took a leisurely walk back.