From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Before I could even respond, she had already confirmed her answer, her tone becoming increasingly excited:

"It's you! It's definitely you! I heard you talking about the Terra route as soon as I walked in, and judging from your appearance, you must be the blogger who led the team across the no-man's-land!"

Su Qing and I exchanged a glance, both somewhat surprised.

I never expected to be recognized in a hospital ward.

This is the first time a stranger has recognized me since I became famous.

A subtle joy inevitably flickered in my heart, but I maintained a calm demeanor, nodding slightly and smiling:

"It's me, please don't get too agitated."

The nurse could not hide her excitement; she lowered her voice, but the admiration in her tone was unmistakable.

"You have no idea, I've been following your videos about the no-man's-land! I saw when they were taken down and you were smeared!"

"Thankfully, everything has been restored now, and the rumors have been cleared up. You guys are really amazing; I especially admire your courage and professionalism!"

The medical staff who were just moments ago so serious and professional have now switched to fan mode, their enthusiasm bordering on blatant, which makes me feel a little embarrassed.

I subconsciously touched the tip of my nose and said gently, "Thank you for your liking and support. By the way, the Terra Line application we just talked about is still far from finalized, so please don't tell anyone yet, thank you."

"Don't worry! I won't talk nonsense!"

The nurse nodded quickly, then added thoughtfully, "I've been keeping an eye on the Terra route; it's extremely risky, and the snow on the mountains is very thick this time of year. If you really want to go, please be fully prepared and pay close attention to safety!"

I was slightly surprised: "You know so much about outdoor hiking?"

In my preconceived notion, most outdoor sports are played by boys, and very few girls would have such a thorough understanding of these extreme routes.

The nurse smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with longing: "I'm an outdoor enthusiast myself, and I often go hiking during my free time. My biggest dream is to hike in an uninhabited area and see those extreme landscapes with my own eyes. But after watching your video, I realized how dangerous it is, and I guess I'll never have the courage to try it in my life."

I chuckled softly and said, "Don't be so sure. Life is long, and anything is possible."

Her eyes lit up, as if she had been encouraged.

After hesitating for two seconds, she cautiously asked, "Um... could I take a picture with you? I really love your videos."

I was slightly taken aback and subconsciously turned my head to look at Su Qing beside me.

I could clearly see that Su Qing's smile had faded a bit, and there was even a hint of jealousy in her expression.

She was just sensible and didn't show it on the spot and spoil the fun for others.

Since the request was sincere and it was something I was doing in my job, I couldn't very well refuse outright, so I nodded and agreed.

What happened next was equally dramatic. The nurse handed the phone directly to Su Qing, smiling and pleading, "..."

"Could you please take a picture for us, miss?"

After saying that, she stood next to me, flashed a light V-sign, and looked very happy.

Su Qing didn't spoil the fun; she took out her phone and very cooperatively took a group photo for us.

She remained quiet throughout, barely speaking, her subtle emotions written all over her face.

The nurse took the phone, looked at the finished product with great satisfaction, and thanked her repeatedly.

After hesitating for a moment, she mustered up her courage and said, "Then... could I add you as a contact? Don't worry, I will never bother you casually. It's just that I can keep up with your outdoor activities as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, I immediately understood and dismissed the idea of ​​agreeing.

Su Qing was already secretly jealous. If I were to add the contact information of a stranger of the opposite sex in private, it would only make her uncomfortable and would be just asking for trouble.

I politely declined with a smile, saying, "Sorry, it's not convenient. If you like the outdoors, just follow my official account on this platform; I'll be posting my future routes and videos there."

A hint of disappointment flashed in the nurse's eyes, but she was very understanding and didn't press the matter, instead nodding with a smile.

He just stood there, unable to hide his excitement. It was clear that he genuinely loved the outdoors and appreciated my videos.

To ease the slightly awkward atmosphere, I took the opportunity to ask the question that we were most concerned about:

"By the way, nurse, I'd like to ask, after our IV infusions and routine pre-operative examinations are finished, is it okay if we don't need to stay in the ward overnight?"

Upon hearing a work-related question, the nurse instantly composed herself, reverting to her focused work demeanor, and said with a slight frown:

"According to hospital regulations, patients are required to remain on duty after admission. However..."

She deliberately lowered her voice and added, "You're only in the pre-operative preparation stage, and the actual surgery hasn't started yet. Your condition is stable, so there shouldn't be any problems. It just so happens that I'm on duty tonight, and I'll keep an eye on things during the follow-up rounds. You can go home after your examinations are done, and I'll contact you immediately if anything happens."

After saying that, she looked up and asked, "Whose phone number did you leave with when you were admitted to the hospital? I'll save it."

"It's mine!" Su Qing blurted out first.

I chuckled to myself. This girl's jealousy hadn't subsided yet; she even had to be the first to act on such a small matter.

Actually, she used my number when she was admitted to the hospital; she just didn't want the nurses to save my phone number.

The nurse, oblivious to the details, nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll contact you immediately if there's any emergency."

"That's really too much trouble for you, thank you so much." I thanked you sincerely.

The nurse smiled and waved, her eyes still filled with the joy of meeting a fan for the first time: "No trouble at all, I'm only happy to see you in person. You two get some rest and continue your IV drips, I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, she gently pushed the medical cart and quietly left the ward.

The moment the nurse pushed the medical cart away, the ward fell into a deathly silence.

The air was quiet, and even the sound of the IV bag dripping was jarringly clear.

My heart tightened inexplicably, and I instinctively sensed that a small storm was about to break.

I reluctantly turned my head and secretly glanced at Su Qing.

She was staring at me intently, a half-smile playing on her lips.

She appeared calm, but the underlying sour feeling was already impossible to hide.

The next second, she let out a soft hum.

His tone was full of sarcastic mockery, deliberately mimicking the nurse's tone from earlier:

"Oh! I'm a huge fan of yours, I love you so much! Can I take a picture with you? Can I have your contact information?"

I looked helpless and said with a wry smile, "Don't be like that, he just likes the outdoors and recognized me by chance."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Qing abruptly interrupted him, her jealousy intensifying:

"Oh, so you're already eager to defend someone else? I haven't even said anything harsh yet, and you're already protecting them?"

I was genuinely both amused and exasperated: "I'm not trying to defend anyone, and I just didn't expect to run into a fan who knows me at the hospital."

Su Qing persisted, her lips pursed even more, and she said sourly:

"Was it unexpected, or was it that you didn't expect the other person to be a girl? And a gentle and beautiful nurse at that?"

Seeing her coy and jealous expression, I teased her on purpose:

"That's strange, why does this ward smell so strongly of vinegar? Can you smell it? It's so sour it makes my teeth ache."