Chapter 175: 144 Energetic Young Man in Love (2 more updates)_1 Chapter 175: 144 Energetic Young Man in Love (2 more updates)_1 Xiaomi was somewhat confused by Bai Dingxian’s counter-question. It was clearly she who was asking him, so why was he now asking her back?

Do you really need to look closely at this?

Doctor Lu’s reaction was so direct and obvious.

As long as you’re not blind, anyone could see it, okay?

Another female doctor directly voiced what Xiaomi had in mind, “Doctor Bai, what else is there to observe? Doctor Lu usually treats people too, but he always just pays and has you run the errands. Today he actually went out to buy it himself.”

“And also, whenever we talked to Doctor Lu before, he acted as if he didn’t hear us. Today, he’s responsive and answering questions, which is so different from before, isn’t it good?”

“Exactly, exactly.” The female doctors nodded in agreement.

“And there’s more, Doctor Lu’s whole demeanor has changed drastically from before. He’s kind of like… um, what is it? Oh, a young man in the throes of love.”

“…”

The last female doctor’s remark left everyone stunned. They only thought that Lu Han might have recently encountered some good fortune. Good grief, she directly linked it to Lu Han being in love.

“Pfft—” Bai Dingxian burst into laughter, “If I let Lu Han know that you all gossip about his private life behind his back like this, do you think your afternoon tea is still secure today?”

“Doctor Bai, you have to be kind, you can’t let us all miss out just because you’ve missed out.”

“…”

Bai Dingxian’s face darkened.

Was he really getting nothing?

If he wanted to eat something, would Lu Han dare not to buy it for him?

“Your Doctor Lu is heading towards good fortune, so prepare your gift money. Who knows when Doctor Lu might throw a wedding bomb at you.”

“…”

Seizing the moment when the female doctors hadn’t reacted, Bai Dingxian ran off in a flash.

Whether Lu Han’s wedding bomb was going to land in the hands of his colleagues or not was none of his concern, nor could he control it. He only knew that if he didn’t run now, the one who would be unrecognizable after the explosion wouldn’t be Lu Han, but him.

Anyway, if anyone dared, they should go ask Lu Han directly.

He wagered they didn’t have the guts.

Leaving the cafeteria and seeing that it was getting late, Bai Dingxian decided to buy a cup of coffee to stay sharp for the afternoon’s battles.

There was a good coffee shop at the back door of the hospital, so Bai Dingxian made his way there.

He greeted colleagues warmly along the way.

However, Bai Dingxian’s good mood faded as he arrived at the coffee shop and passed by the neighboring duck neck store, where Sun Qing and her colleagues were queued up waiting to buy duck necks.

Sun Qing’s colleagues also planned to visit Lei Wei in the hospital. After all, Lei Wei was a leader in the company, and their direct superior at that.

With the boss in the hospital, the company’s atmosphere had relaxed over the past two days. Still, everyone realized that, as subordinates, it was necessary to perform the ritual of bringing flowers, fruit baskets, milk, and the like.

Today, they were there just to go through the motions. Sun Qing didn’t want to stay cooped up upstairs, and she had nothing much to say to Lei Wei.

She knew more of the truth than the other colleagues, and she worried that her blunt nature could cause her to speak out of turn upon seeing Lei Wei in such a dismal state.

That would make things awkward for everyone.

She had tested the waters with her grandfather these past two days; Lei Wei was one of the first warriors to have fought alongside her grandfather to establish the company, and he valued Lei Wei highly.

In the company, Lei Wei was competent and deeply loyal to her grandfather.

Moreover, a man’s success in his career and his devotion to her grandfather didn’t necessarily mean he could be faithful to his family, to his wife and children, right?

After all, the world often seems too fantastical, being extremely harsh on women while exceedingly lenient toward men.

When men work, it’s about earning money to provide for the family, which is very hard.

When women work, they are considered selfish and neglectful of the family.

For women who want to live a good life, it’s really not easy.

Married women still have a pile of chores waiting for them at home after the workday.

And for married women with children, the situation is even more challenging. After finishing work, they not only have to do household tasks but also take care of the kids.

To avoid making matters worse, Sun Qing chose to steer clear of the situation.

Another female colleague who came out to buy duck necks with Sun Qing really couldn’t stand Lei Wei on normal days. She didn’t want to come at all, but Sun Qing persuaded her to just show her face and then leave.

So she agreed to come.

Bai Dingxian had no intention of drinking in the coffee shop, so he went to the takeout window and ordered a cup of coffee.

Sun Qing was particularly sensitive to Bai Dingxian’s voice, and since the two shops were right next to each other and Bai Dingxian didn’t go inside, she spotted him right away.

“Doctor Bai, getting some coffee?” Sun Qing asked with enthusiasm as he stood in the queue, greeting Bai Dingxian.

“Yeah.”

Bai Dingxian replied aloofly with a shallow note from his throat, really not wanting to pay her any attention.

“This place’s duck necks are really tasty, I’ll get you one later, okay?” Sun Qing continued. After all, Bai Dingxian had given them a big hand that day.

He really went to great lengths.

“No need, I don’t eat that.” Bai Dingxian wanted to say he didn’t eat such junk food, but seeing the long queue waiting to buy, he was still cautious not to offend too many people when he was by himself.

“Alright.” Sun Qing nodded.

Before long, the coffee Bai Dingxian ordered was ready to go, and he left without saying a word to Sun Qing.

Seeing Bai Dingxian leave, Sun Qing’s colleague felt that he was so standoffish. Sun Qing was so proactive, yet he was indifferent.

What kind of person is that?

So what, being a doctor makes you better?

He thinks too highly of himself.

Doctors hold high status because they save lives and help the injured. Plus, society elevates doctors’ status – that’s respected status, not an excuse to act all high and mighty.

“What’s with that guy?” Sun Qing’s female colleague grimaced, clearly disliking Bai Dingxian.

“That’s just the kind of person he is.” Sun Qing wasn’t bothered, “I’m used to it.”

There’s something Sun Qing quite agreed with.

Sometimes people are masochistic; they don’t cherish those who curry favor with them.

Only the things acquired through one’s own effort and pursuit are truly valued.

That’s just how Sun Qing was. Her ex-boyfriends, who she had cast aside like old shoes, were just too easy to obtain. So, when she dumped them, she felt no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

To put it bluntly, Sun Qing was just self-abasing.

To sugarcoat it, she had a fearless spirit, thriving in adversity, unafraid of difficulties.

The more challenging the task, the more it excited her, and if she happened to succeed, the sense of achievement was undeniable.

Two words: satisfying!

One word: thrilling.

“You’re used to it, but don’t you think he’s too rude?”

“Sure, but do you think someone as impolite as him would care about our opinions of his rudeness?”

“…”

She had a point!

Such a complex philosophy of life, and Sun Qing had it figured out.

She truly was something.

But at that moment, nobody would have imagined that Sun Qing, who was known for being level-headed, would one day make the same mistake most women are prone to – becoming love-struck.

After purchasing the duck necks everyone wanted, Sun Qing and her colleague planned to wait in the car. Hua City’s deep autumn had shifted from a skin-cold but bone-warm to a skin-and-bone chilling weather.

Staying outside for too long could really make one feel cold.

“Sun Qing, I want to drink milk tea; let’s go buy a hot one,” her colleague pulled her along.

A light bulb went off in Sun Qing’s head, “You go get the milk tea; I’m going to buy coffee. I suddenly feel like having coffee.”

Ever since Tang Su opened her coffee shop, Sun Qing hadn’t had coffee from any other shop, but just then, the craving hit her hard and fierce.

Tang Su’s distant assistance definitely couldn’t quench her immediate thirst.

Sun Qing went to the same coffee shop where Bai Dingxian had packed his coffee and got a cup for herself.

Coffee with duck neck – wow, what a tasty combination.

Bai Dingxian even refused her offer to treat him to the duck neck. Although it was their first such interaction, the feeling was genuinely good.

While waiting, Sun Qing, bored out of her mind, sent Tang Su a message, “Tang Bao, guess where I am?”

“Where?” Tang Su had just finished washing her hair; the barbershop was so busy that she took the towel from the hair washer and dried her hair herself.

“On Doctor Lu’s turf.”

“…”