In about half a month, Chai Xiaohu was discharged from the hospital. Shen Junping suggested she temporarily refrain from singing. Although chest fixation was no longer necessary, sneezing or violent coughing could still impact her ribs.
Chai Xiaohu remained silent as she listened to Shen Junping, rely letting out a cold chuckle before quietly leaving.
Watching her, Shen Junping sighed. The old Chai Xiaohu was nothing like this—lively, cheerful, understanding, and always eager to help. Anyone who needed a favor could count on her. But now, she seed like a completely different person.
Word had it that after being discharged, Chai Xiaohu took two weeks off and hadn’t returned to the art troupe since.
The second floor of the infirmary had emptied again, and the dical assistants no longer needed to conduct rounds. However, the third consultation room had gained a new person.
Luo Jiali sat beside Yu Shufang, smiling slightly at Beisitian.
Noticing this, Beisitian returned the smile.
Tian Lei also ca from the third consultation room. His impression of Luo Jiali was decent. While the others discussed various matters, Luo Jiali, like him, mostly listened and rarely voiced opinions. Even when she did say sothing, it was usually when Ding Sisi asked her directly.
Even then, she never made any judgents and said things without aning, avoiding offending anyone. Clearly, she was smart and knew how to navigate situations.
"Our consultation room is lively now," Tian Lei said with a smile.
Luo Jiali smiled in response. The atmosphere in the third consultation room was much better than that of the second, entirely different. Working in such an environnt felt different both physically and ntally.
Recently, Tian Lei hadn’t ntioned disinterest in learning beyond his specialty. He noticed Beisitian was always asking questions, all related to Western dicine. She wasn’t asking in vain; several tis, she’d successfully integrated traditional Chinese dical knowledge with Western dicine. Thanks to her collaboration with Shen Junping, Chai Xiaohu was able to be discharged so quickly.
From the bottom of his heart, Tian Lei admired her and started to reevaluate his own attitude. At twenty-three, if he refused to learn, he’d soon find himself prematurely outdated, lagging behind the tis!
"Sister-in-law!"
A cheerful voice ca from outside, and soon a lively figure appeared at the consultation room door—it was Li Ying.
These past days, Li Ying often visited, always seeking out Beisitian.
"Sister-in-law, I bought so White Rabbit candies, give them a try!" Li Ying held a small plastic bag, taking out a candy and trying to pop it into Beisitian’s mouth.
Beisitian raised her hand to gently block Li Ying’s, smiling softly, "I don’t like sweets."
Li Ying pouted and moved forward, twisting her body, "Just try one~ I specifically unwrapped it for you!"
Beisitian’s smile faded slightly, "I don’t like sweets."
Tian Lei wanted to laugh. No matter what Li Ying said, Beisitian had the sa response, eventually leaving Li Ying no alternative.
If it were him, he would’ve given in. It’s quite enjoyable having a pretty girl like Li Ying act coquettish!
Finally, Li Ying withdrew her hand awkwardly, putting the candy in her own mouth, then placed two candies on each person’s desk, earning her quite a bit of favor.
Luo Jiali picked up the candy in front of her and said to Li Ying, "Thanks, but I don’t like candy either."
Li Ying smiled and took the candy back, putting it in her pocket, not saying much as she wasn’t interested in Luo Jiali.
"It’s almost ti to get off work, sister-in-law, let’s go eat together!" Li Ying leaned on the table, resting her chin in her hands, speaking to Beisitian.
"No, I won’t go."
"Co on, co on~ Just the two of us! You should tell Brother Xudong, or I’ll tell him. You can’t always go ho and cook for him, right?" Li Ying giggled.
Beisitian smiled sweetly, "No, really, I prefer the als Xudong cooks."
Li Ying’s smile paused, "Brother Xudong...cooks for you?"
"Yes," Beisitian smiled softly.
Seeing the sweet expression on Beisitian’s face, Li Ying’s eyes flickered before she laughed, "Brother Xudong is such a considerate man! You’re so lucky!"
Beisitian smiled without speaking, the sweetness on her face evident to everyone.
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, can I co to your place for dinner? I haven’t tried Brother Xudong’s cooking yet; let have a taste too!" Li Ying said with a bright smile.
Luo Jiali frowned when she first saw Li Ying. Hearing this, she turned and said, "It’s a couple’s al; what are you joining for?"
Li Ying glanced at Luo Jiali, then pouted, "Sister-in-law won’t go to eat with , but I can’t go and eat with her either? I have nowhere to go~"
Tian Lei raised an eyebrow, "Why don’t you co with ?"
Li Ying looked at Tian Lei, laughing cheekily, "Who are you? I don’t even know you."
"You’ll know after a al," Tian Lei said with a grin.
"I won’t~" Li Ying rolled her eyes at him, looking charming and adorable, and then shook Beisitian’s arm, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, I have nowhere to go, let co and have dinner at your place. I can help, I know how to wash vegetables and scrub pots~"
"No."
This reply didn’t co from Beisitian, but from the consultation room door.
Everyone turned and saw Luo Xudong standing in the doorway, tall and handso, his broad chest reassuring. His expression was usually stern, yet it softened when his gaze landed on Beisitian.
"Brother Xudong~" Li Ying called out coquettishly.
Luo Xudong looked at Li Ying, "Who are you?"
"Pfft~" Luo Jiali couldn’t hold back, spraying a mouthful of water.
Turns out, after all that sweet talking and trying to get close, he didn’t even know her!
Li Ying didn’t show any embarrassnt, only a wry smile, "Brother Xudong, how many tis have you asked this? Can’t you co up with sothing new?"
After she spoke, Luo Xudong had no reaction.
Li Ying raised her hands in surrender, "Alright, alright, you’re so helpful, yet you can’t rember soone’s face after helping them. Is it face blindness? Only towards won’s faces?"
Luo Xudong still said nothing.
"Sister-in-law, how many tis did Xudong rember you? You’re a doctor, help him with this~" Li Ying pouted, looking genuinely coy.
Beisitian recalled how Luo Xudong was the first and second tis they t, and couldn’t help but laugh. This ti, her laugh was genuine; it was gentle and warm, unlike the earlier feigned sweet smile.
Li Ying’s question made Beisitian and Luo Xudong’s eyes et, and they both smiled.
This exchange, when seen by others, revealed everything without need for words.
The smile dazzled Li Ying; she bowed her head slightly, then looked up with an awkward grin, using her fingers to scratch her cheek gently, "I give up with you two. I’ve rarely seen a couple flaunt their love like this, so I won’t be a third wheel. But Brother Xudong, one day when I co to eat with Sister-in-law, don’t stop ~ I’m leaving now that you’re off work, bye-bye~"
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