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

Open WeChat on your phone and scan the QR code.

Qi Wenshen's profile picture popped up.

Shen Ruo looked closely, and her heart started pounding again, much to her dismay.

That was a photo of Qi Wenshen himself.

The man was wearing a white coat and gold-rimmed glasses, with his arms crossed. The background was the corridor of the surgical department of the Municipal People's Hospital. The LED lights above his head shone on his face, and he exuded an aura of authority that was damnably attractive.

Good grief, you're using your ID photo as your profile picture, as if you're afraid people won't know you're a doctor?

Shen Ruo internally complained for a thousand words, but her fingers deftly clicked "add".

It was approved almost instantly.

Qi Wenshen glanced at his new friend's profile picture, then paused for a moment.

Stella Bear is holding a honey jar. She's pink and tender with big, watery eyes. Next to her is a line of small text: "Keep it up today!"

He looked up at the girl across from him who was looking down as she transferred money.

Stella Bear?

The word "gap moe" automatically popped into his mind.

Shen Ruo transferred 338.00 yuan to you.

After transferring the money, Shen Ruo put away her phone and slipped away.

"Cousin, I've turned around. Goodnight, cousin. Sweet dreams, cousin. I'm going back to my room now."

Before Qi Wenshen could speak, Shen Ruo ran upstairs in three quick steps and slammed the door shut.

Qi Wenshen stared at the closed door, then glanced down at the transfer records on his phone, his lips twitching almost imperceptibly.

Why is this girl running away?

He had no idea that Shen Ruo was leaning against the door, her heart pounding, when the numbers on her balance screen made her go black.

1662 yuan.

"Oh no, oh no, oh no! There are still twenty days left this month, and I only have 1662 yuan left. How am I going to survive?"

Qi Wenshen just took her out for a late-night snack.

The meal cost at least 300 yuan, and Qi Wenshen only ate a bowl of plain porridge.

How much does plain congee cost again?

She rushed back to her room because she was afraid Qi Wenshen would say they should split the bill.

With trembling hands, Shen Ruo opened the calculator.

1662-290=1370

Her eyes rolled back, and she almost died on the spot.

Outside the door, Qi Wenshen was indeed looking at his phone.

He clicked on Shen Ruo's WeChat profile picture, zoomed in on the Stella Bear, and recalled the girl's expression of biting her lip when she transferred the money, and her disheveled look when she closed the door, as if she was afraid he would come after her for the debt.

He suddenly chuckled softly.

"She's kind of adorably silly."

At 3 p.m. the next day, Shen Ruo was awakened by a knock on the door.

"Ruoruo, wake up. Wenshen said he'd take you to work."

Shen Yulan's voice came through the door, filled with obvious joy.

Shen Ruo suddenly jumped out of bed, her hair a mess, her face filled with terror.

What?

Do I take Qi Wenshen's car to work?

Even dogs won't sit here.

She quickly got up and opened the door, seeing her aunt Shen Yulan wearing an apron and holding a spatula, grinning from ear to ear. "Judging from the noise last night, you and Wen Shen came back together, so your work hours must be the same. I originally wanted you to ride in his car, but that brat said your work hours were different. Now it's perfect, you two can come together..."

"aunt."

Shen Ruo's voice cracked, "I can take the subway. I especially love the subway. It's my second home. I have a deep affection for it."

Shen Yulan's face hardened. "What nonsense are you talking about? Taking the subway is exhausting, and you're more likely to run into perverts. Wen Shen, don't you agree?"

Shen Ruo followed her aunt's gaze and stiffly turned her head.

Qi Wenshen was already standing in the entryway, dressed in a sharp black suit and white shirt, without a tie. One button of his collar was undone, revealing the collarbone that had made her drool last night.

He was fastening his cufflinks when he heard this, so he looked up and glanced at Shen Ruo indifferently.

"Um,"

He said, "It's on my way."

Shen Ruo: "???"

Obey you my foot!

Why did things not go smoothly for you at work yesterday?

She opened her mouth, the words of refusal already on the tip of her tongue.

Suddenly, images of the subway flashed through my mind.

During the morning rush hour, the subway line 3 is packed with people, and you have to squeeze into any available space.

The gazes that clung to her were disgusting, like slugs.

Those bodies that deliberately rubbed against me carried a nauseating smell of sweat and ulterior motives.

And then there are those lewd hands that, taking advantage of the crowd, inadvertently reach out to her waist and buttocks.

The original owner was also able to do that.

Shen Ruo shivered.

She suddenly realized something.

She hasn't offended Qi Wenshen yet.

She has no chance of pursuing him in the future.

She's a villainous female supporting character who transmigrated into a book; she can't even avoid him.

She is even less likely to harm the female lead.

The female lead hasn't started working as a nurse at the hospital yet, and we've never even met her.

Therefore, they are now just ordinary cousins.

Why is she so fixated on her bank balance?

Why is she struggling with her legs?

Why did she have to confront the pervert in the subway?

Riding in Qi Wenshen's car means you don't have to pay for a taxi or rush to work.

No matter how you look at it, this is a win-win situation.

Having figured things out, Shen Ruo's eyes sparkled, her lips curled up in a perfect eight-tooth smile, and even her hair radiated joy. Her voice was so sweet that it gave her goosebumps.

"Thank you, cousin. I finally don't have to squeeze onto the subway today. You're handsome, kind-hearted, have high medical ethics, are a miracle worker, and save countless lives..."

Qi Wenshen paused for a moment as he fastened his cufflinks.

He watched the girl opposite him change her expression faster than turning the pages of a book, remained silent for two seconds, then turned and walked away.

"Depart at 3:30."

"Okay."

Shen Ruo quickly went back to her room to tidy herself up.

When she got off work last night, she sorted through all of the original owner's super short clothes and was surprised to find a pink tracksuit at the bottom of the pile.

Quickly change your clothes.

She wore a loose hooded sweatshirt and jogger pants, with her hair tied up in a bun and her bangs slightly curled, giving her a lazy yet cute look.

Shen Ruo sat down opposite Qi Wenshen.

She picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of beef, and her watery eyes instantly lit up.

"Auntie, this beef is so tender!"

"If you like it, I'll make it for you again next time. Hurry up and eat, or we won't have enough time."

"Mmm-hmm-hmm."

Shen Ruo nodded frantically, her mouth too busy to speak.

As she ate, she noticed Qi Wenshen looking over.

She smiled naturally, her eyes crinkling.

In Qi Wenshen's view, that smile was so pure that it was without a trace of impurity, like a peony in full bloom.

He tightened his grip on his chopsticks, then lowered his eyes and continued eating.

We finished eating at exactly 3:30.

Shen Ruo grabbed her bag, waved to her aunt, and caught up with Qi Wenshen.

Shen Ruo fastened her seatbelt, sat up straight, and placed her hands on her knees.

Qi Wenshen started the car, glancing at her out of the corner of his eye. "Relax, it's free."

Shen Ruo: "..."

How dare you mention charging fees?

She forced a smile. "Cousin, you're joking. This is just my way of showing reverence for life and respect for driving."

Qi Wenshen did not respond.

Shen Ruo secretly glanced at Qi Wenshen's profile. The morning light slanted in through the car window, casting a small shadow on his high nose bridge. His eyelashes were as long as a woman's.

"What are you looking at?"

"Because you're handsome."

Shen Ruo blurted it out, and as soon as she finished speaking, she wanted to bite her tongue off.

Qi Wenshen's eyes flashed, but his expression remained indifferent. "Oh."

Shen Ruo: "??"

Oh?

Pretty narcissistic, huh?

An eerie silence fell over the car.