Chapter 822: Chapter 824: Missed for Nothing
Tang’s mother erged from the kitchen and said to her daughter, “Hurry up and co have breakfast, it’s still warm! I woke up early this morning, went out for a walk, and bought so breakfast along the way.”
Tang Rong walked to Xiao Yifei’s door and knocked, “Xiao Yifei, get up and eat, or you’ll be late for work if you delay any longer.”
Shi Miaomiao had already left, leaving the three of them to sit together for breakfast. Tang’s mother looked at the two sitting opposite her with a smile, “You young people, just to sleep a little longer in the morning, skip breakfast. It really harms your body.”
Tang Rong looked at the scene in front of her, briefly mistaken as if such days had been going on for a long ti, thinking this would be her future family life, where they sit around having breakfast together. Suddenly, she felt an urge to get married. Although married life can be tedious, there are many beautiful monts.
After breakfast, Tang Rong was anxious to head to work. Xiao Yifei said to her, “Wait a bit, I’ll go with you.”
Tang’s mother said to her daughter, “I’ll be leaving a little later too. I need to go back at noon to feed Pineapple!”
As they left, Tang Rong explained to Lin Mu, “Pineapple is the golden retriever my mom keeps. Because my mom likes to eat pineapples, our dog is nad Pineapple too.” Xiao Yifei chuckled, “That na is really casual, but it sounds nice.”
Then Xiao Yifei took out a scented sachet from his pocket and handed it to Tang Rong, “This is a sachet with dicinal herbs. Keep it with you, and if you run into Xia Bing again, he won’t be able to bully you.”
Tang Rong curiously asked, “What is this thing, is it really that magical? Doctors are amazing, they can just mix up so herbs and protect others.”
“It’s nothing much, just a few herbs mixed together. If Xia Bing bothers you again, you must tell imdiately. Don’t forget I’m a doctor. I’ve got hundreds of ways to deal with him.”
At ho earlier, Tang Rong was puzzled why Xiao Yifei wanted to accompany her out today. Initially, she thought he was uncomfortable alone with her mother. Turns out, it was to give her this. Her heart gradually filled with a strange feeling. It seed Xiao Yifei really cared about her.
“Thank you for preparing this especially for .” Tang Rong said sincerely, looking into his eyes.
“What’s there to thank? Actually, I’ve never properly thanked you for taking in when I was at my lowest. Even though you were always fierce at first, treating like free labor, I’m truly grateful to you,” Xiao Yifei said earnestly.
He intended to say sothing touching, but the words stuck at the tip of his tongue. He wanted to say, “I will protect you well in the future, won’t let you be hard again.” But he was too shy.
Xiao Yifei thought to himself, what’s wrong with ? Words that easily slip out with the cute young nurses at the hospital now stumble when directed at Tang Rong, the girl he considers the most beautiful in his heart—unable to even say “I like you.”
The two continued walking together, but neither could find a suitable topic to discuss, leading to an awkward silence. Eventually, they arrived at the entrance of the subway station and parted ways.
Xiao Yifei thought it might be ti to buy a car, giving him a legitimate reason to pick Tang Rong up and drop her off. He wondered what he was thinking earlier, walking to the subway station without uttering a single word; he shouldn’t miss chances like that in the future.
After getting off the subway, Xiao Yifei walked to the hospital entrance, coincidentally eting Director Qian. Director Qian greeted him, “Xiao, why so early today?” “Lucky today, managed to catch the first subway train.”
In truth, Xiao Yifei left twenty minutes earlier today specifically to give Tang Rong the sachet.
While walking and chatting, the hospital was still relatively quiet, with many doctors yet to arrive. The air was filled with the sll of disinfectant, a scent Xiao Yifei was accustod to since childhood, which gave him comfort.
After turning on the computer to record cases, he found himself unable to concentrate, his mind filled with images of Tang Rong’s face. Could he be lovesick? Missing her when she’s not around, and while they might not have special things to say when together, knowing she is right beside him brought a peculiar peace in his heart.
Perhaps having Tang Rong beside him had beco a habit, like our breathing air, which we often overlook until we experience the discomfort of holding our breath underwater, realizing the value of being able to breathe freely.
Xiao Yifei, realizing his own sensitivity, compared himself to a young girl, wondering why he was like this.
Finally making it to noon, he called both Tang Rong and Miaomiao, saying he wanted to invite them to dinner tonight. Their reactions differed; Miaomiao jokingly remarked about his unusual generosity, suspecting so hidden motive; and after a pause when Tang Rong answered, she simply replied with a yes after Xiao Yifei ntioned dinner.
During the seemingly endless seconds of waiting, Xiao Yifei felt ti drag on, finally hearing a positive response. It was his first ti feeling so timid around a girl, unsure of what he was concerned about.
In the evening, Xiao Yifei and Miaomiao arrived at the restaurant on ti. Tang Rong arrived a bit later after they each waited for a while, during which Xiao Yifei worried that he might receive a call saying Tang Rong couldn’t make it, making the whole afternoon’s anticipation in vain. Fortunately, Tang Rong was just delayed a few minutes due to traffic.
Shi Miaomiao remarked, “Since it’s Brother Xiao hosting today, I won’t hold back and will choose the expensive dishes.”
Lately, the hospital had been relatively peaceful, though earlier there was near chaos when Sun Xingyao and Zheng Peng almost caused a fatal incident, which Xiao Yifei managed to avert, nearly costing Zheng Peng his job. Xiao Yifei had almost forgotten those two, often consciously ignoring their presence.
This afternoon, there’s an experience-sharing eting at the hospital, Xiao Yifei compiled several cases he deed worthy of discussion, printed them out, and left them on the table before heading for lunch, encountering Sun Xingyao who greeted him feigned cheerfully.
Growing up ans many choices are out of one’s hands, people gradually becoming insincere, praising even those they dislike at work with a sincere “You look great today.” This is the duplicity of middle-aged life.
Everyone knows others are acting, knowing they’re aware of one another’s pretense, but no one exposes it, everyone holding out to see who acts the best.
It’s not sothing anyone truly enjoys, but everyone has their own reasons behind it; pursuing wealth, status, honor outside inevitably requires so sacrifice.
Xiao Yifei fondly recalled childhood, when despite material matters not being affluent and not having spare change for beloved items, was genuinely happy. Back then, his daily allowance was fifty cents, which wouldn’t even count as money now.
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