Chapter 941

921 The distance between a poor student and a top student is the farthest distance in the world.

"Old Liu, I'm telling you, there's a lot of chicken soup articles; it's better to read less. Reading too much lowers intelligence. I estimate your IQ is this low because you've read too many chicken soup articles." Su Yun said bluntly.

This kind of talk pattern, he was already familiar with it at Pengxi Township Hospital. Hearing it now gave him a feeling of returning to that hot land. Vaguely, Liu Xu zhi's eyes brimmed with tears.

He was about to say something when he heard Su Yun say leisurely: "You mean the story about Cao Yu and Wu Zuxiang going to ask Old Qian for the list of erotic books in the library, right?"

Uh…… Liu Xu zhi was taken aback. Indeed, Yun Ge'er really knows everything.

"That's a rumor." Mu Tao said: "The joke you mentioned is from an autobiography. Old Qian wrote a comment on it—completely untrue. Cao Yu and I were in the same department and class; if you have questions, you can ask me directly. As far as I know, Mr. Wu's English isn't that high, so Cao Yu doesn't need to consult him first."

"Old Liu, you should read some good books; don't always believe all this nonsense." Su Yun didn't rebut Mu Tao; it seemed what Mu Tao said was true.

Liu Xu zhi felt helpless; he originally wanted to tell a joke to ease the awkward atmosphere, but ended up exposing his buttocks.

"Many things are like this; if you have time, look them up to avoid being deceived." Su Yun said: "But I see you as the type who gets deceived and still counts the money. By the way, don't forget to sign the agreement tomorrow."

Having just said he had the trait of being deceived, he immediately went to have himself sign the agreement; Liu Xu zhi really felt like he was about to be sold.

This feeling was so strong that Liu Xu zhi even thought of going home.

"Don't listen to their nonsense." Zheng Ren smiled: "Who would sit and ponder a single sentence, seeking proof? With that time, one could do something better."

"Isn't that just the shop boss?" Su Yun retorted.

Zheng Ren thought about it; indeed, that's the case. In this world, there are many who spread rumors, and many who nitpick.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold; Liu Xu zhi looked around at the people, feeling somewhat unadjusted. Everyone obviously had something on their mind; even when no one spoke, it seemed no one noticed.

"Any other examples?" Liu Xu zhi asked.

"Who wrote the line 'The farthest distance in the world'?" Su Yun asked while playing with her phone, glancing at Liu Xu zhi.

This is a very famous short poem; the line "The farthest distance in the world" is not about birds and fish, and with the arrival of the internet era, many people use this sentence as their signature.

Liu Xu zhi certainly knew, but he still thought carefully and finally said definitively: "Tagore's *Stray Birds*."

This time it should be correct, right? Liu Xu zhi felt a bit dazed, a doctor in his forties, still having to answer these questions?

"You, tsk tsk." Su Yun's unpleasant words came out directly. Before she could finish, Mu Tao interrupted her.

Mu Tao didn't want Liu Xu zhi to be too embarrassed, so he smiled and said: "There is no similar sentence in *Stray Birds*. This passage first appeared in Zhang Xiaoxian's 1997 book *A Single Bed in the Purse*."

Liu Xu zhi was startled.

It seemed that when I first heard about the poem "The farthest distance in the world," it was said to be a verse by the Indian literary giant Tagore; how could it not be?

"In the internet society, it's just like that, no problem." Zheng Ren said with a chuckle, "Don't take it to heart; everyone spreads rumors, and anyway no lives are at stake. But medical matters still need attention."

Su Yun was dissatisfied with Zheng Ren's three sentences always being about medical stuff; it's after work, why say so much?

"Boss, do you know the source?"

"The poem quoted in the 14th issue of 2003's *Reader* magazine was taken from the 5th issue of *Women's Literature* the same year. However, according to an editor of *Women's Digest*, this poem was obtained from the internet." Zheng Ren said calmly.

Liu Xu zhi originally thought Zheng Ren didn't know either, but he didn't expect Zheng Lao Ban to be crystal clear about the earliest periodical source.

Between us and the academic ace, there's really nothing much to say.

"Boss, your research is quite extensive." Su Yun's smile at the corner of her mouth became less and less amused.

"I just glance at it; when we were young, classmates read it, so I did too. But many of the articles inside, I don't really like."

"Professional books are the best to read, right?"

"Hmm." Zheng Ren also felt troubled, "Not talking about these, just a kidney transplant— the earliest surgery's year alone has three or five different versions."

"……" Liu Xu zhi was really surprised this time; saying a poem, it's fine if everyone spreads rumors, but can such a situation also occur in serious medicine?

Zheng Ren named three English journals, giving page numbers clearly; the various records concerning kidney transplantation differed by three to five years.

Liu Xu zhi's worldview was refreshed.

"Old Liu, let me give you a simple quiz." Seeing Liu Xu zhi gradually becoming confused, Su Yun asked again.

Liu Xu zhi dazedly nodded.

"If you are well, then it is a sunny day. Who said this?" Su Yun asked.

He almost blurted out that it was Lin Huiyin, but seeing Su Yun's smile, Liu Xu zhi held back.

Everyone says it is, but since Su Yun is asking like that, it definitely isn't.

"Old Mu, don't speak. Boss, test you."

"There are now many Lin Huiyin quotes online that include this sentence. Lin Huiyin's writings seem to be the standard accoutrement for affected adolescents. Writing the three characters 'Lin Huiyin' always gives a feeling of tenderness overflowing, affection deep." Zheng Ren said: "Some also say it was Xu Zhimo who said it."

"I'm asking you who exactly said it, not inviting you to comment."

"I haven't researched it, but the first time I saw this sentence, it was in Bai Luomei's *If You Are Well, Then It Is a Sunny Day—Lin Huiyin Biography*. Perhaps Bai Luomei said it." Zheng Ren said frankly.

Not researching means not researching; I myself dare not affirm whether Bai Luomei was the first to say it.

"If you get old, you'll definitely be the kind of strict old professor. Taking your class is synonymous with suffering." Su Yun said.

"Really?" Liu Xu zhi asked foolishly.

"Of course, so Old Liu, most of the sayings circulating online—about half... 90% are false, so never believe them." Su Yun warned.

Liu Xu zhi's worldview directly shattered.

The crackling sound echoed in his mind; could it be that the world he understands is all fake? This is too terrifying.

"Whether you see me or not, I am there, neither sad nor happy; whether you think of me or not, affection remains there, neither coming nor going..."

This verse, recited by Su Yun with considerable feeling, left Liu Xu zhi somewhat startled; isn't this a verse by the Sixth Dalai Lama?

But since Yun Ge'er said that, it definitely isn't.

"Just looking at you, I can tell you've been deceived again." Su Yun laughed heartily and said.