It's hard to quit, but it's the perfect marriage!

The cool, refreshing fragrance emanating from Zhou Yinghuai quickly calmed Zhu Xi down.

He came at the perfect time.

He appeared just when she was on the verge of collapse.

Zhu Xi felt the warmth of the palm on her lower back, penetrating through her white coat and reaching her muscles.

The two looked into each other's eyes, and Zhu Xi's taut back relaxed a little.

Zhou Yinghuai looked at her, his eyes crinkling with a smile, relaxed and content. "Why didn't you tell me Dad was coming?"

Zhu Xi shrugged, her tone indifferent, "Who knew? They came without saying hello. They're here on official business, not to see us."

Zhou Yinghuai raised a sharp eyebrow. "Oh, I thought Dad came here especially to celebrate your birthday."

"Since you're busy with official business, I won't make a special trip to visit you." His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and his manners were impeccable.

Zhou Yinghuai knew that Zhu Xi's relationship with her parents was not good, and that her parents were not even fit to be parents.

Therefore, he only touched upon his father-in-law's name briefly and did not try to get close to him or curry favor with him.

"Zhu Xi is the chief resident now, she's very busy. Dad, if you need anything, you can call me."

As he spoke, he took a business card out of his pocket.

"This is my business card."

Zhu Tanzhi's face turned ashen; he was so angered by his son-in-law Zhou Yinghuai's few words.

Zhu Xi watched coldly, finding it amusing.

Only when the knife that pierces you truly feels the pain do you realize how much it hurts.

The feeling of not being valued was something Zhu Xi and Zhu He had experienced since childhood.

Now, Zhu Tanzhi, who has always been respected and thought he could handle the situation, was instead easily defeated.

Zhou Yinghuai shifted the business card forward again, showing great respect for Zhu Tanzhi.

Unfortunately, it was just a little short.

The business card was right there, but Zhu Tanzhi didn't take it; he didn't even glance at it.

Zhu Xi reached out and snatched it, putting it in the pocket of his white coat. "The neighboring city is far away, take care and don't see me off."

She turned around, the hem of her white coat fluttering, and quickly disappeared.

Su Daiqing arrived a step too late, only seeing Zhu Tanzhi's angry face, and guessed roughly what had happened.

"Uncle, let's talk in my office."

-

Doctor's office.

Zhu Xi held the doorknob.

Zhou Yinghuai smiled faintly, "You won't let me in?"

He made his point clear, and Zhu Xi was speechless.

He who eats another's food is bound to do so, especially since the ice cream and cake have already been shared.

She latched the door onto the corner wedge. "Come in."

Zhou Yinghuai strolled in leisurely, and the first thing he saw was her workstation.

A single table by the window.

The desktop here is just as messy as the dormitory room.

Zhu Xi unscrewed a bottle of soda water, turned her back to him, and took a big gulp.

After clearing her throat, she finally spoke, "Weren't you asked by the clan elders to do some business? What brings you here?"

As she spoke, she pulled out her chair. "Please sit down."

Zhou Yinghuai only moved a little closer to her, but still pushed the chair to her.

He dragged a chair over from the side.

The two were separated by a corner of a table, not far apart.

"I promised to celebrate your birthday with you." He smiled and produced a pearl bracelet from somewhere, putting it on her wrist before she could refuse.

Although Blue Flag is a scoundrel, he is still very good at finding pearls.

This bracelet is exquisite, with tiny colored diamonds scattered among translucent white pearls.

In the shimmering light, it wrapped around her wrist bones.

"I only brought you this bracelet; the rest are in the dressing room of our bridal chamber." He smiled, looking at her slightly red and confused eyes. "Happy birthday, Sister Xi, may you have many happy years to come."

Zhu Xi was caught off guard by his sudden attack.

"Why do you always give me bracelets?"

It was just a coincidence.

Zhou Yinghuai affectionately rubbed the top of her head. "I'll bring something else next time. Okay, I won't disturb your work anymore, I'll come again tonight."

"You can't come tonight," Zhu Xi refused decisively.

Zhou Yinghuai: "Is there surgery?"

Zhu Xi shook her head, "I have an appointment."

"With whom?"

"A very important person."

Zhou Yinghuai was slightly disappointed. "Do you need a car? I'll leave Master Bai to you."

Zhu Xi shook her head again, "Thank you, but I don't need it."

Zhou Yinghuai smiled at her again, his intention being to make her happy every day.

Since she doesn't need it, he doesn't need to upset her anymore.

"Then you go ahead with your work." He stood up to take his leave.

Zhu Xi saw the person to the door, saying, "Thank you for the cake, it tasted good."

Zhou Yinghuai smiled and asked in a coaxing tone, "What did you wish for?"

Zhu Xi took a deep breath, "World peace."

"Huh?" He clearly didn't believe it. "Three wishes."

Zhu Xi puffed out her cheeks, "The second one, woke up naturally."

Looking at the dark circles under her eyes and the bloodshot veins in her clear eyes, Zhou Yinghuai felt both heartache and pity. "Dream come true."

"Stay where you are, I'm leaving."

Zhu Xi grabbed his wrist, their eyes met, "There's a third one."

Zhou Yinghuai grasped her hand in return, saying, "No need to say anything, I know."

"Wishing Dean a bright future."

He laughed for a long time, and finally pulled the person into his arms.

He pressed his cheek against her earlobe, "Sister Xi, you'll have everything you want."

-

The elevator Zhou Yinghuai was in had already descended to the first floor.

Zhu Xi even felt as if she were walking barefoot on top-quality goose down, tiptoeing and dancing.

She moved with a light and graceful gait, her dance steps light and joyful.

The lingering fragrance of Zhou Yinghuai still clung to her white coat.

Like pine needles thrown into a fire in the dead of winter, or like snow melting in the deep mountains in early spring.

Flames clustered together, and water murmured gently.

She cupped her burning, flushed cheeks in her hands, spun around twice, and sat back down in her previous spot.

This man has some kind of magic that has made her somewhat unlike herself.

Zhu Xi grinned foolishly at the computer screen, her eyebrows and eyes relaxed.

Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long, and the joy was fleeting.

The chief resident's cell phone rang.

"Mr. Zhu, come to the emergency room quickly."

She snapped out of her daze, held her breath, and quickly returned to reality from her space dream.

"I'll go right away."

So what if it's my birthday? I still have to do what I'm supposed to do.

Zhu Xi hurried downstairs.

It turns out that the patient had just undergone surgery last month, and for some reason, he was brought here again by the ambulance.

Zhu Xi was deeply impressed by this person.

He hasn't stopped complaining since he was admitted to the hospital.

They're waiting in line for surgery, and they don't want to spend the money on hospitalization.

After the surgery, they complained that the hospital was greedy and overcharged.

After being transferred from the ICU back to a regular ward, she would frequently press the call button by her bedside whenever she thought of it, whether it was day or night.

The nurses were speechless, and the doctors were helpless.

In the end, it was Zhu Xi who pushed Gao Yanei, the son of Le Zhishi, out.

Use magic to defeat magic.

We finally managed to get this old man discharged from the hospital, and here he is again.

Zhu Xi had no temper and discussed it with the deputy director of the emergency department.

"Why don't we just report it to the medical affairs office?" she said with a mischievous grin. "If your emergency department sends someone to neurosurgery without doing anything, it'll be difficult for me."

The deputy director was also a seasoned veteran, with excellent connections to all sorts of inside information.

"The head of the medical affairs department is your classmate. Mr. Zhu, having connections in high places makes things much easier."

Zhu Xi rolled her eyes, feeling like she was being plagued by bad luck just hearing all this.

"Forget it, just send him to neurosurgery."

No sooner said than Su Daiqing, who had just seen Zhu Tanzhi off, reappeared in a foul mood.

He snapped his fingers in front of her. "Zhu Er, where are we eating tonight? It's been years since I last saw you, Zhu Hao has grown into a beautiful young woman."

Zhu Xi practically rolled her eyes to the heavens, then turned away in disgust.

Su Daiqing continued, "Shall we leave at 8 o'clock?"

Zhu Xi muttered under her breath, "Get out."

Corner of the emergency room lobby.

Lou Yan crossed her arms and spoke politely to Zhou Yinghuai, who had a displeased expression.

"So, you knew Zhu Xi had plans to celebrate her ex-boyfriend's birthday!!!"