Everyone could tell that Flora was someone who understood the bigger picture. Mr. Tanner''s visit this time was all about convincing Flora to join the national medical department andpete in the medical championship. Even though Flora had made it clear before that she had no interest in joining, everyone thought she was just speaking out of frustration.


    Now that some time had passed, they figured a few kind words from Mr. Tanner would give Flora an easy way to change her mind and join the department.


    When Dr. Ray and Shawn came back, they didn''t mention what had happened that day, so Darcy and the others were still clueless. They watched Mr. Tanner''s overly polite demeanor and couldn''t help but be amazed. This was Flora, after all.


    Being talented sure has its perks.


    Even someone as high up as Mr. Tanner from the national medical department had to tread lightly around her.


    Flora, with her hands in her coat pockets, lookedpletely rxed.


    "Flora, I''m here to apologize," Mr. Tanner said, taking a deep breath and standing tall. "What happened that day was unfair to you, and we''ve already dealt with Joy. We won''t let something like that happen again!"


    "You''re incredibly talented, and we all believe that with time, you''ll be a leading figure in Austenberg''s medicalmunity! Please think about joining the national medical department and going to Lone Ind for the medical championship."


    He spoke sincerely, "It''s not just for Austenberg''s medicalmunity, but for your own future. Training at the Lone Ind medical base can really set you up for a long and sessful career. This is the best choice for you."


    Dr. Ray stood by the office door, listening quietly and nodding. He shared the same thoughts, which is why he had called Flora in the first ce.


    He also wanted to give Flora a way to save face and still participate in the medical championship.


    Flora''s talent shouldn''t be confined here; she should go to Lone Ind, the dream destination for all medical students.


    Except for Shawn, who knew what was going on, Darcy and the others were stunned.


    What was going on...


    Why was Mr. Tanner practically begging Flora to join the national medical department?! And Flora looked like she couldn''t care less, while Mr. Tanner didn''t even seem upset. It was almost too surreal to believe, even though they were seeing it with their own eyes!


    "Flora, I hope you don''t miss out on such a great opportunity just because of a moment of frustration," Mr. Tanner said, pouring his heart out. Seeing Flora still unmoved, he nervously asked, "What do you think? Will you join the national medical department, or..


    His palms were sweating.


    He was worried that the youngdy was still acting on impulse..


    Having been in a high position for years, it was the first time he felt this humbled.


    "I wasn''t acting on impulse."


    Under his anxious and hopeful gaze, Flora finally spoke.


    Mr. Tanner''s eyes lit up!Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Did this mean she had reconsidered and was willing to join?


    He felt a surge of joy; he knew it, there was no way Flora would turn this down.


    She wasn''t foolish!


    Just as he exhaled in relief, Flora spoke again-


    "I''ve always known what I want. As↓ said before, I won''t join the national medical department, and I won''t participate in that medical


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    championship."


    Mr. Tanner''s smile froze: "Flora..."


    "I don''t need any opportunities from you. Even without Lone Ind,


    f medicine, no one can the are to me."


    Her voice, calm yet indifferent, echoed clearly through the room.


    The wholeb fell into silence.