Chapter 382 You Are Priceless to Me
Olivia was very perceptive.
From Elmer's words, she could tell he had probably looked into her background long ago.
Now when he talked about looking out for each other, it wasn't just polite talk.
Olivia instinctively glanced at Tomas and Margaret.
Margaret and Tomas were looking at her with loving expressions, as if they truly saw her as their daughter.
Their eyes showed protectiveness and support.
Olivia felt warmth in her heart.
She didn't refuse their kindness and obediently replied, "Mr. and Mrs. Savage, if you don't mind, I'd be happy to. This way, I'll have two more elders who care about me.
Besides, when I was little, I always wished I had an older brother to protect me.
Now that wish is coming true."
Hearing this, Tomas and Margaret were delighted. "That's wonderful! Though we're bringing this up rather suddenly today, and we haven't mentioned it to Rodolfo yet.
How about this - we'll pick a good day and have a proper ceremony. For now, let's eat!"
"Okay!" Olivia nodded, going along with whatever the two elders arranged.
Liam watched the whole thing without interrupting.
But his eyes were already lighting up.
As if he'd thought of some brilliant idea.
After dinner, when he left with Olivia, Liam finally found his chance. "Do you take students? I want to be your student!"
This sudden statement nearly made Olivia choke on her own saliva.
She widened her eyes, looking at Liam in disbelief. "You're joking, right?"
Liam said very seriously, "No, I've been thinking this through for a long time!"
He was extremely satisfied with his genius idea. "Your teacher won't take students, but you can!"
Olivia didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I can't believe you came up with this!"
He'd really racked his brain trying to get access to the Medica Vitae Sect's knowledge.
But Olivia didn't agree. "I have no plans to take students. You should drop this idea.
Even if I did take one, I'd want to do it like Mr. McCoy - start with them young."
After all, the Medica Vitae Sect needed to pass down its legacy.
Actually, if possible, Olivia had thought about having Bianca inherit this legacy someday.
Hearing this, Liam got anxious. "Teaching kids is so much work! You'd have to keep them with you from childhood, teaching them bit by bit. That's not easy!
Plus, you're so busy now, and when you have free time, you still have kids and family to take care of. Where would you find the energy?"
He started selling himself again. "But taking me as a student would be different. There are so many benefits!"
Olivia was skeptical. "Really? Tell me about them."
Liam immediately laid out his advantages. "Look at me - I already have good medical skills.
If you teach me the Medica Vitae Sect's knowledge, I'll become your most capable student and assistant!
Of course, if you really insist on taking younger students, that's even better. You can just hand them over to me then.
By that time, I'll have learned everything, and I can help you teach them and take care of the kids!"
Listening to him, Olivia actually thought he had a point.
"But I don't need you for that. I still have Alex, don't I?"
Alex was already part of the Medica Vitae Sect, so Olivia thought it would be more convenient to ask him for help.
Liam disagreed. "That guy Alex is busy managing the Medica Vitae Sect every day. How could he handle all that?
The Medica Vitae Sect has such a huge operation!
I've been staying at his place these past few days, so I know very well.
He's busy every day, just as much as you are.
How could he have that much extra energy?"
Hearing this, Olivia's expression became hesitant.
Because Liam's words were really hard to find fault with.
But taking on a student wasn't a small matter.
Besides, Liam was from the Blake family.
The Blake family might not allow him to do this.
Olivia felt a bit of a headache, realizing she couldn't make this decision easily right now.
So she stalled, saying, "I need to think this through carefully.
And even if I really wanted to take a student, I'd have to discuss it with everyone at the Medica Vitae Sect.
You know, the Medica Vitae Sect isn't just me and Mr. McCoy - there are several senior elders too.
Taking on disciples concerns the sect's legacy, so I need to ask their opinions!"
Hearing that she hadn't refused outright, Liam wasn't disappointed. Instead, he was excited.
Not refusing meant there was some hope.
Better than nothing.
He cheered up and immediately said, "Alright, teacher, I'll listen to you!"
Olivia smiled and corrected him. "Not yet."
Liam waved his hand, unconcerned. "Doesn't matter, as long as I recognize you as my teacher!"
After leaving the Savage Villa, Olivia went to Skyward Corporation to see Andrew.
Because her parents had come to Harmony City and were still getting used to this "son-in-law."
These past few days, Andrew hadn't visited them.
When the two wanted to meet, they could only arrange to meet outside.
Last time, Olivia had already shown her face here, so now coming to Skyward Corporation was pretty smooth.
When she pushed open the office door, Andrew had just finished his work.
He got up and pulled her into his arms.
"Are you tired?" Olivia raised her hand and rubbed the man's brow.
His handsome features showed some lazy fatigue.
Andrew pressed his forehead against hers and said, "Seeing you makes me not tired anymore."
The two sat down on the sofa.
Olivia took the opportunity to ask about Liam. "What kind of person is he? And tell me about the Blake family too?"
After all, she hadn't known Liam for very long.
Although from these past few days of interaction, she felt Liam's character should be fine.
But she wasn't sure about the Blake family.
Andrew was a bit puzzled. "Why are you suddenly asking about Liam?"
Olivia didn't hide it. "He suddenly said today that he wants to be my student.
Probably figured there's no hope with Mr. McCoy.
Well, with that kind of determination, what couldn't he succeed at?"
Hearing this news, Andrew was also silent for a few seconds.
But since it concerned her taking on a student, Andrew got serious and started telling her, "Liam is a total medicine geek, and there's nothing wrong with him as a person.
His character and credibility don't need to be questioned.
A few years ago, he went alone to war-torn countries to provide free medical care to people at the bottom. He's a kind person.
As for the Blake family..."
He paused, then continued, "They're like the Ross family."
Olivia frowned. "You mean the Blake family is as awful as the Ross family?"
"No." Andrew shook his head. "I mean their history is similar.
The Blake family's ancestors were also royal physicians.
But unlike the Ross family, the Blake family has been royal physicians for generations.
The Ross family only became royal physicians partway through.
The two may seem similar, but when you compare them, the Blake family has the real deep foundation.
The Ross family built up gradually.
But each generation got worse, and eventually their legacy declined.
Now their status among the elite families isn't as good as the Blake family's.
The Blakes are mostly upright, kind, and very loyal.
Most importantly, they've never used their family background to bully others."
Just this point alone put them several levels above the Ross family.
Olivia had seen firsthand how shameless Charlotte was.
After hearing Andrew's words, she felt more confident.
The Blake family was worth befriending.
But taking on a student still needed to be handled carefully.
Olivia couldn't help laughing. "Speaking of which, Liam thought he was my senior not long ago. Now to learn the Medica Vitae Sect's knowledge, he's willing to lower his status and acknowledge me as his teacher."
Andrew smiled. "Liam doing whatever he wants isn't new.
This style is quite famous in Harmony City. He often makes the elders in his family furious.
Those old-timers really have mixed feelings about him."
After all, Liam was the Blake family's only proper and talented prospect.
No matter how outrageous or annoying he was, they couldn't really hold it against him.
Olivia laughed.
She could completely imagine that scene.
After talking about Liam, Andrew also asked her, "How's the treatment going for the Savage family? Going smoothly?"
Olivia nodded. "Very smoothly. Mr. Savage even said he wants to adopt me as his goddaughter!"
Andrew looked at her with interest. "How come you keep running into people who like forming these relationships?"
Olivia was also helpless. "Mr. Savage didn't just think of this on a whim. He's had this idea since I was little.
It just never worked out before.
I think that guy Liam probably got his inspiration from seeing this!"
Andrew nodded in agreement.
Compared to taking Liam as a student, he was more supportive of the Savage family adopting her as their goddaughter.
"The Savage family is good in all aspects, and their public reputation has always been excellent.
Tomas is cautious and smart. In all his years in government, he's never made a mistake.
And he really does practical things for the people - he's a good leader.
His current position probably isn't his limit yet."
Being his goddaughter would bring Olivia unpredictable benefits in the future.
But one thing was certain - the road ahead would definitely be smooth.
Seeing him say all this, Olivia felt reassured.
She leaned against the man and smiled. "Since you say it's good, then it must be good. I can't go wrong listening to you!"
Andrew playfully poked her cheek and said, "You're so obedient to me - if I sold you, would you help me count the money too?"
Hearing this, Olivia looked up at the man and teased, "You're not short of money. Selling me probably wouldn't even match what you make in a day."
Andrew chuckled. "You're wrong about that. To me, you're priceless.
No one could afford you!"