"Get in the car!"
Zhou Can didn’t want her to sit in the front passenger seat. To avoid further increasing her feelings of injustice, he proactively opened the rear door for her.
Often, small details and the ability to adapt to situations can reflect a person’s emotional intelligence and smarts.
Not letting her drive anymore had already made her feel some grievance inside.
If he then used a semi-manding tone to make her sit in the back, it’s conceivable that she would rather walk home than ride in Zhou Can’s car, as it would severely damage her dignity.
Now, Zhou Can opened the car door for her very gentlemanly, which immediately made things feel quite different.
Her sense of grievance would be greatly reduced.
The car started moving again, and Zhou Can turned on the autopilot mode.
"Let’s have me take you home first. There’s a criminal who got away, and that person is definitely not an ordinary crook. It’s best to stay alert for a while; I’m worried he might e back to retaliate against you."
Zhou Can advised her.
He didn’t dare bring up the high-interest loan issue again, as it obviously touched a nerve with her.
"Thank you! It’s really nice to have a boss like you!"
Her voice became somewhat hoarse.
Even without looking back, Zhou Can could clearly feel that she was moved to the point of tears.
"Whether we’re colleagues or not, even if you were a stranger and I knew about what you’re going through, I’d still be worried about your situation. Those who dare to lend at high interest are not good people. If you don’t repay the debt, they will certainly e after you. Have you thought about how to handle it?"
Out of sympathy or team interest, Zhou Can hoped to help her through this difficult time.
However, considering her particular situation, her brother’s exploitation would continue in the future.
Even if they helped her overe this time, she might borrow from high-interest loans again next time.
"I’ll find a way to solve it myself."
She hesitated for a few seconds and answered.
"Alright, I believe with your high education and intelligence, you’ll certainly find a good solution. If you run into difficulties, feel free to call or message me like you did tonight. Once I see it, I’ll promptly help you."
Zhou Can had seen too many girls who ended up owing high-interest loans, eventually being tools for criminals to make money, selling their bodies, which was the greatest utility for young women.
"Thank you!"
She pondered for a few seconds and then asked, "Why are you helping me like this?"
"Please don’t misunderstand, I have a girlfriend and bear no inappropriate thoughts towards you. I’m helping you without expecting anything in return. If I truly desire any reward, I hope you’ll do well in my surgical team."
Zhou Can’s tone was extremely sincere.
He honestly had no other intentions.
As he matured, he became more skilled in handling relationships between men and women. Previously, with Qiao Yu and the journalist Mu Qin, emotional entanglements gradually developed. Now, he could prevent that in advance.
A couple of years ago, whether it was department heads or hospital leaders speaking with him, they would always remind him to avoid inappropriate relationships.
This past year, the leaders hadn’t brought up the topic.
This indicated that he had bee reliable in managing his interactions with young, attractive women.
"I will work hard!"
Her voice was somewhat subdued as she replied.
On the way, they didn’t converse much, as it could be felt that her mood was quite low.
When Zhou Can dropped her off at Century New City, amusingly, the security guard recognized his car and greeted Zhou Can warmly with a smile.
"Oh, it’s you! Thank you for helping our munity catch those two intruding criminals."
Speaking, the security guard voluntarily opened the parking barrier.
The lift bar automatically raised.
They were letting Zhou Can enter directly.
"Don’t I need to register?"
"No, no, I know you’re not a bad guy. Besides, if the residents of the munity know it’s your car, they’d be very happy to let you in."
The security guard, around forty years old, didn’t understand all the big principles, but he understood gratitude and repayment.
"Thanks! I’m just dropping off a resident and will leave soon!"
Zhou Can, concerned that acplices of the criminals might still be hiding in the munity, drove in directly.
Initially, he intended to park outside the munity and walk her upstairs.
Now, it was more convenient.
"Alright, I’m downstairs. You should head back! Thank you for taking me home and for the immense warmth and protection you’ve given me."
When she looked at Zhou Can, her gaze was somewhat evasive.
It wasn’t the sort of feeling between a man and a woman.
More like someone who’s done something guilty and can’t face their savior.
"Let me walk you to your apartment. I’ll feel better seeing you get inside. The security guard just mentioned I’m not a bad guy, and I won’t have improper thoughts about you."
Zhou Can said humorously.
She burst into laughter, covering her mouth and giggling non-stop.
"Since the day I met you, I’ve never worried about my safety when alone with you. Truly, even if I were drunk, late at night, I’d dare to have you take me home. Your gaze towards me has always been clear. Unlike some male leaders, who could be old enough to be my father, when they look at me, their eye’s depths reveal a filthiness that can’t be concealed."
A girl with a Ph.D., her intelligence and observation skills are indeed frighteningly strong.
"By the way, I ran a red light with your car today, so I’ll handle the violation."
One license can usually only cover one instance of running a red light.
Running a second red light requires retraining.
"Don’t worry about it. I rarely drive and I’ve never violated traffic laws, losing 6 points isn’t an issue."
Zhou Can truly was a lawful citizen when it came to driving.
Since obtaining his driving license, he had never violated any regulations.
Not even for illegal parking.
She lived on the 15th floor, with two elevators and six units. It was estimated that her room’s area was about sixty to eighty square meters.
"Room 1512 is mine."
She pointed to a door ahead.
As they got closer, she covered her mouth, nearly letting out a scream.
Zhou Can looked up and saw the door painted in red with large characters saying "Pay the Debt."
The means of debt collection were often extreme.
"Don’t be afraid. If anything happens, feel free to call me or the police anytime," Zhou Can forted her.
Paying back debts is only fair.
However, this didn’t justify using such methods for debt collection. Dispatching collectors to capture her is illegal.
Of course, if they blocked her door and wouldn’t leave, even calling the police would likely be pointless.
Civil economic disputes genuinely couldn’t be managed.
"Would you like to e in for a cup of tea?"
"No, just lock your door. I’ll head out. Get some rest; Qiao Yu has been busy studying recently, so you’re the only instrument nurse who can cover for her without affecting surgical efficiency."
Zhou Can held a high opinion of her.
"Alright! Drive safely, see you tomorrow!"
She turned on the living room light, standing at the doorway, bidding farewell to Zhou Can. One could see that the interior decor was very simple yet stylishly arranged. People with knowledge truly are different; they greatly value living quality.
Even without much money, they can decorate their homes with a sense of artistry.
...
When Zhou Can got home, he naturally recounted some of the day’s events to Su Qianqian.
Unexpectedly, Su Qianqian felt deeply sympathetic towards Jiang Wei after listening, and even urged Zhou Can to help her as much as possible.
This might be because she also grew up without parents, fighting hard by herself, much like Jiang Wei. Both had experienced bullying by various villains, feeling alone and powerless.
Thus, she felt a kinship of shared suffering with Jiang Wei.
The next day, when Zhou Can went to work, Dr. Xu noticed the injury on his arm and was very concerned.
He advised resting for a few days and temporarily avoiding surgeries.
Or to sit in a clinic, handling inpatient cases instead.
After all, surgeries are physical work, and while reliant a bit less on the left hand, many operations still require its use.
Zhou Can wasn’t that delicate. He thought it was just a flesh wound, nothing too serious.
He continued performing surgeries.
And the surgery quality remained unaffected.
When Jiang Wei came to work, she didn’t say a word about what happened the day before, nor did Zhou Can disclose her massive high-interest loan debts or debt collection issues to others.
Concerning her privacy, it was crucial not to spread it among colleagues, else she wouldn’t be able to face them.
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