After her dramatic cousin stopped acting up, the aloof doctor got anxious.

"Why are you guys so gossipy?"

Xiao Chen shrugged, "Work is so stressful, let's chat about some casual topics to relieve the pressure. Just tell us, we promise we won't say anything."

"Yes, yes, we're really curious. You're so beautiful, who managed to win you over?"

Shen Ruo put down her chopsticks, stretched out her hand, palm up, and hooked her fingers.

"Want to know?"

"think."

"Give me the money."

Everyone: "..."

"Why do we have to pay?"

Shen Ruo withdrew her hand, crossed her arms, and carefully explained to them why she wanted to charge money.

"You guys want to de-stress? I'm offering you emotional relief services, but that requires revealing your boyfriend's name. This information is very valuable. What if you get jealous and steal him away from me? I need to collect some risk compensation."

Everyone: "..."

Are we that kind of people?

Shen Ruo looked at them and said, "Lust is a knife hanging over one's head. Only the person over whose head that knife is hanging knows it. I can't see it."

"Think about it, among all those single young doctors in our hospital, there must be someone you secretly admire, right? My boyfriend is one of them. Can you resist?"

Everyone looked at each other.

It seems...it seems so?

If one day she becomes blinded by lust and tries to steal someone else's boyfriend, it will be difficult to handle the situation.

Xiao Chen swallowed hard. "Never mind then..."

"Yeah, never mind, the pressure isn't actually that great, no need to de-stress..."

We'll handle it ourselves.

The group scattered like birds and beasts, carrying their trays as they ran away.

Get it done.

Shen Ruo lowered her head and continued eating.

She didn't see Zhou Lan, guessing that she must have gone to her lover.

Like her, Zhou Lan also enjoys the cumin chicken wings made in the cafeteria.

So I packed one up and sent it to her via text message.

[I brought you chicken wings and cumin.]

【answer.】

[Dead?]

Zhou Lan did not reply.

I guess he and Wei Jing are busy right now.

As for what they're busy with, it goes without saying.

Shen Ru clicked her tongue and stuffed her phone into her pocket.

Back at the nurses' station, Xiao Chen came over carrying a bag of tangerines.

"Shen Ruo, want one?"

Shen Ruo took one and peeled it open.

The fruit has golden flesh and is full of juice.

Her eyes lit up. "So sweet and fresh! Where did you buy it?"

Xiao Chen laughed, "They're homegrown. My mom came to the wholesale market early this morning and picked some up on the way."

"By the way, it's my birthday tomorrow. Please come to my house for dinner."

Shen Ruo chewed on a tangerine, "You're only inviting me? Then I think I'd better not go, it'll be too awkward."

Xiao Chen waved his hand, "No, no, no, I invited several colleagues I get along with."

"Oh, right, Zhou Lan is going too."

Upon hearing that Zhou Lan was eligible, Shen Ruo nodded, "Then I'll go."

"What time is it?"

"I'll send you the address at 6 PM."

"OK."

Zhou Lan arrived late, her face flushed.

Shen Ruo leaned against the edge of the table, arms crossed, and couldn't help but tease, "Zhou Lan, if you do this every day, you'll get kidney deficiency."

Zhou Lan proudly raised her head, "Don't worry about it. I'm far from dealing with this issue."

"Wei Jing, he doesn't know how either. Besides, we both drink health-preserving tea."

Shen Ruo's lips twitched. "You guys even practice health preservation?"

"Soak goji berries in water, drink one cup beforehand, and afterward..."

Shen Ruo waved her hand, "Stop, I don't want to hear the details."

Place the cumin chicken wings in front of her.

"I packed one for you. You have to go to work now, so eat it quickly."

Zhou Lan was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Shen Ruo, who had already turned around to organize the medical records, leaving only the back of Zhou Lan's head in her sight.

"At least you have a conscience."

"Don't spill oil on the medical record."

In the afternoon, the number of patients suddenly increased, mostly elderly people.

People using crutches, people in wheelchairs, people being helped.

The corridor was filled with the smells of plasters and disinfectant.

Shen Ruozheng is taking someone's blood pressure by putting a cuff on their arm.

"Shen Ruo."

Shen Ruo's hand paused.

She knew who it was without even turning around.

Huo Xufan.

What is he doing here again?

Didn't I already have a follow-up appointment yesterday?

One follow-up visit after appendicitis surgery is enough; it's not a chronic illness that requires daily visits.

After Shen Ruo finished binding the cuff, taking the blood pressure, and writing the numbers in the notebook, she slowly turned her head away.

Huo Xufan held the medical record book in his hand and gave her a bright smile.

Shen Ruo looked at him, her face expressionless.

"You're not here for another follow-up appointment today, are you?"

"I had something to do yesterday and missed my number."

Xiao Chen was organizing the medical records folder when he looked up at Huo Xufan, then at Shen Ruo, and said, "There's no registration here. Please go to the first floor."

Huo Xufan's smile froze for a moment.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but Shen Ruo had already squatted down and continued to take the blood pressure of the next patient, without looking up at him once more.

Huo Xufan stood there for a few seconds, then walked away dejectedly.

Watching him walk away, Xiao Chen nudged Shen Ruo with her elbow, "Hey, Shen Ruo, is he more handsome, or your boyfriend?"

Shen Ruo raised her head and said without thinking, "Need I say more? My boyfriend will always be the most handsome in my heart."

Xiao Chen was so disgusted by her sarcastic remark that he made a vomiting face.

After registering, Huo Xufan came back and sat on the chair opposite the nurses' station.

Nurses passing by in the corridor exchanged glances upon seeing this scene.

Shen Ruo's unwanted romantic advances have returned.

All the single female nurses felt a pang of envy, unsure whether they were envious that Shen Ruo was already taken and had suitors, or envious of their own lack of such romantic opportunities.

Shen Ruo pretended not to hear and continued doing what she was doing.

After finally dispensing the last patient's medication in the corridor, Shen Ruo straightened up and rubbed the back of her neck.

Before she could even pick up her water glass to take a sip, a shadow fell onto the table in front of her.

"Shen Ruo, let's have dinner together tonight."

Shen Ruo glanced at him, wondering if this person really couldn't understand human speech.

She picked up her water glass and took a sip.

"I'm busy. Besides, we're not close enough to ask each other out for dinner."

Huo Xufan's lips twitched, as if he wanted to say something.

Shen Ruo didn't give him a chance.

I know you like me.

Huo Xufan paused for a moment.

"But I have a boyfriend."

Huo Xufan's eyes darkened.

Shen Ruo looked at him, thinking, "Surely you understand now?"

Upon hearing this, a normal person would back down if they should, let go if they should, and move on to the next option if they should.

But she underestimated Huo Xufan's persistence.

It was just a fleeting moment.

Huo Xufan raised his head, looked at Shen Ruo, and his eyes lit up again.

"I know, but I won't give up."

Shen Ru rolled her eyes inwardly.

be sick.

That's your problem.

Xiao Chen looked in the direction Shen Ruo disappeared, then glanced at Huo Xufan, who was still standing there, his eyes following Shen Ruo's retreating figure. He shook his head and continued writing his nursing records.

She silently lit a candle for Shen Ruo's boyfriend in her heart.

Bro, your rival in love is a bit tough.

Then, in her heart, she lit another candle for Huo Xufan.

Bro, you're out of luck.