"Ming Yuan, I heard you’ve been studying hard recently. How’s it going?" After Qiu Mingyuan rushed back, Liu Banxia asked with a smile.
"Hehe, well, that’s a bit uncertain," Qiu Mingyuan said with a laugh. "I might not be able to get into the popular majors at the Polytechnic, but I’m fairly sure I can get into the Polytechnic itself. It’ll also depend on luck, since the scores and proportions vary each year."
"That’s pretty good; staying close to ho is nice. Xiao Yue should be fine, but whether she chooses general surgery, cardiac surgery, or neurosurgery in the future is still uncertain," Liu Banxia said. "You better be prepared; this kind of relationship can be a bit exhausting. It won’t be like other college students who have so much ti for romance, dining out, and having fun."
"The hardship for dical students starts in college and continues right through to becoming a proper doctor. It’s basically like climbing out of one jar of bitter water only to fall into another."
Qiu Mingyuan nodded. "I’m prepared. What else can I do? I’m not interested in anyone else, and both my dad and my aunt have a good impression of Xiao Yue."
"Once you’ve decided, don’t let go." Qiaoqiao gave a little punch in the air to cheer Qiu Mingyuan on.
"Ming Yuan, there’s more good news. Your Sister Qiaoqiao is also pregnant. Soon there’ll be a playmate for Doudou," Qiu Huaili said with a smile.
"Really? That’s great! Otherwise, it’s so boring for Doudou to be ho all alone, isn’t it?" Qiu Mingyuan asked, teasing the little one in his arms.
"Yes, yes."
Regardless of what was being said, Doudou just started shouting along randomly.
"Alright, everyone, co eat. We didn’t make a lot, but to cater to Qiaoqiao, we’ve kept it light," Wang Jingxian called out.
"Hehe, I love whatever Sister Jingxian makes. I can only stew fish, cook sweet and sour ribs, and at most, smash a cucumber. I can’t even make proper egg ribbons in egg drop soup; it always cos out in clumps," Qiaoqiao said.
"Then I love to drink it. Just put fewer shrimp in it next ti, so they don’t fight in the pot," Liu Banxia said.
"Oh dear, make it yourself next ti!" Qiaoqiao glared at him.
Wang Jingxian was amused. She could just imagine what an egg drop soup with a pile of shrimp in it would be like.
In fact, it was Qiaoqiao’s straightforward, unpretentious personality that made Wang Jingxian fond of her, considering her like a younger sister. Who else would be so honest as to co over and scrounge als ti after ti, even admitting that their own egg drop soup turned out lumpy? But Wang Jingxian genuinely liked Qiaoqiao’s character, and the two of them always had endless things to talk about when they were together. They could say whatever they wanted, which felt comfortable. If you were dealing with soone more cunning, you’d have to watch your words, or they might turn around and start spreading rumors.
"Brother Liu, when do you have ti to take a stroll around our school again? Our principal is really looking forward to it," Qiu Mingyuan said after a while.
"You want to go again? Didn’t I already say everything I needed to last ti?" Liu Banxia asked curiously.
"You don’t know, the college entrance exams are coming up soon; it’s precisely the ti to get everyone fired up. Especially since your last visit was particularly effective, so they’re still thinking about you," Qiu Mingyuan said.
"He’s really unlikely to have any free ti lately; he’s also busy with the competition for the deputy director position at their ergency center," Qiu Huaili said.
"Tsk tsk, that’s impressive, Brother Liu! You have to get it," Qiu Mingyuan said.
"You should stop trying to pump up first; the difficulty level is too high. But about your school thing... I’ll think about it," Liu Banxia said. "I can’t give a definite answer. I’ll see if I can make ti for it. If I can’t, there’s nothing I can do. If I can, I’ll definitely go."
"Great, your word is enough. Everyone is busy revising now; if soone else were to go, they might not really listen," Qiu Mingyuan said.
"Ah, we both have exams coming up. Let’s toast with this drink instead of wine, to you," Liu Banxia said.
Qiu Mingyuan laughed, lifted his glass of juice, and clinked it with Liu Banxia’s.
The al was very lively and enjoyable. Liu Banxia truly let loose, completely dropped any guest-like reservations, and ate with great relish; the food was delicious.
It had to be said that Wang Jingxian’s cooking was really good; the dishes were very flavorful.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, as they were leaving, Wang Jingxian gave them so small wontons she had made that day, so they could just cook them for breakfast the next morning, saving Liu Banxia the trouble since he had to go to work early and wouldn’t have ti to prepare food.
This showed they were treated as family; the relationship between the two families had reached a level that money couldn’t dictate.
Tang Dou was also content, having played happily there today. The food wasn’t bad either; the dog al here tasted better than the kibble at ho.
"Hehe, once you start working, when I’m bored, I’ll go over to Brother Qiu’s place for als," Qiaoqiao said joyfully on the way back.
"WOOF WOOF."
Tang Dou also barked in agreent.
"I think that’s a good idea too; cooking takes quite a bit of effort. Should we call Yanzi over? She probably doesn’t have much to do anyway, right?" Liu Banxia asked.
"Oh my, you don’t have to worry about this; I can handle it. There’s nothing urgent right now, what’s the rush? You’re making it seem as if I’m already incapable of taking care of myself," Qiaoqiao said.
"Alright, as you wish. We’ve been quite active today, so you must be tired. Rest early when we get ho; I’ll give you a massage," Liu Banxia hastily offered.
"Tired? I’ve just been eating. Do you think Qiu Mingyuan and Xiao Yue will be able to work things out?" Qiaoqiao started to gossip.
"I reckon they will. Both families are great, and they have such a strong emotional foundation; there shouldn’t be any issues," Liu Banxia answered casually.
"Wait. Be honest with , did you have relationships in college? Or even in high school?" Qiaoqiao asked, wide-eyed.
Liu Banxia pinched her nose. "You silly girl. We already have a baby, and you’re only now asking this? With my looks, do you think I’m the kind of person who wouldn’t have had a girlfriend?"
Qiaoqiao pouted. "Yeah, right, keep dreaming. We’ll never know for sure. Being in a relationship is distracting. The deeper you get, the more distracting it is. It’d be a miracle if you managed to graduate smoothly."
"Indeed, astute observation. But I have to admit, it’s not like I haven’t dated anyone; it just never went beyond mutual attraction," Liu Banxia said with a smile. "It’s a good thing I ran into a silly, bold girl like you. After you took a fancy to , you just went ahead and snagged . Otherwise, who knows when this lost little boat of mine would have found a harbor to call ho."
"Humph, you only say the nice things. So, you’re telling you had no other intentions towards back then? Did you really have to wait for to make the first move?" Qiaoqiao pressed on.
"Of course I did! But the gap between us was just so great that I didn’t dare say a word," Liu Banxia admitted candidly.
"That’s more like it. Even though I can’t compare to Tang Feifei, I’m still quite good-looking, you know. By the way, what has Tang Feifei been up to lately?" Qiaoqiao switched the topic.
"I don’t know. She sent a New Year’s greeting video during the holidays, and then nothing. I suppose she’s probably filming now," Liu Banxia responded. "When she was discharged from the hospital, she was already thinking about filming. Many patients are like that: when they’re sick, whatever the doctor says, goes; once they feel a bit better, they do whatever they want."
"Fine. But let tell you, you can’t have any ambiguous relationships with female patients, especially attractive single ones," Qiaoqiao warned.
Liu Banxia was taken aback; he hadn’t seen the trap in Qiaoqiao’s words. He was once again completely bewildered by his silly wife’s bizarre train of thought, unable to keep up.
"Don’t take it lightly. I’ve researched it: during pregnancy, husbands are much more likely to cheat. If you dare to cheat, HMPH HMPH, I’ll perform the surgery on you myself," Qiaoqiao threatened.
"Just think about it, I’m already so busy. Even if I had the opportunity, I wouldn’t have the ti," Liu Banxia said helplessly.
"See? See? You let it slip, didn’t you? So you do harbor such thoughts," Qiaoqiao wrinkled her nose.
"You’re just letting your imagination run wild. Are you tired? Should I carry you?" Liu Banxia suggested.
"Um... isn’t that a bit much? Won’t it be embarrassing?" Qiaoqiao hesitated.
"What’s there to be embarrassed about? I’m carrying my own wife, not soone else’s," Liu Banxia said, squatting down in front of her.
Qiaoqiao happily hopped onto his back. I still have several months of suffering ahead, so I have to punish this guy a little!
"Why do I feel like you’ve changed a bit after your chat with Brother Qiu?" Qiaoqiao asked when they got back ho.
"Well, I do feel a little different. Brother Qiu helped clear up my confusion, giving a new perspective on applying for the deputy director position," Liu Banxia chuckled. "Compared to them, I’m still too green. Now that I have a new understanding, I also have new ways to deal with it. What’s that saying? ’A selfless heart makes the world wide.’"
"Anyway, I’ll just do what I think is right. Whether or not I get the position doesn’t really matter that much to . I’ll just let nature take its course. Actually, I’ve been thinking I’d rather spend more ti at ho with you."
"Ah... I wish for that too. But then I think, if you could get promoted faster, I’d also feel more proud when we go out. Not only are your dical skills excellent, but you’re also quick to get promoted," Qiaoqiao sighed as well.
"Silly girl, I’m already quite impressive as I am." Liu Banxia moved closer on the sofa.
"You have to work hard and show them what you’re made of," Qiaoqiao said, snuggling into Liu Banxia’s arms.
Liu Banxia pinched her face. His wife could be so silly and adorable at tis. In her heart, probably only she was allowed to bully him; if anyone else tried, she’d fight them to the death.
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