CHAPTER 132: CHAPTER 132: SOMETHING’S UP

Xiao Li hurried after Dai Zihan and called out to her retreating figure, "Zhihan, I can’t run right now! Are you sure you want me to chase you running?"

Up ahead, Dai Zihan heard this and had no choice but to stop, knowing full well she couldn’t hide from the inevitable. With a blush, she returned to Xiao Li’s side. "Little Li Li, don’t run! If something happens, I won’t be able to explain to your uncle."

Xiao Li snorted, "Yet you ran. Tell me clearly, what’s going on?"

Dai Zihan looked around, "Little Li Li, it’s nothing really. We should go to the meeting."

Xiao Li looked at her watch—it really was time for their shift meeting. Talking about Zhihan’s issue at the hospital wouldn’t be appropriate. "After work, let’s have dinner together."

Dai Zihan wanted to refuse, but Xiao Li wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Back then, Xiao Li was the youngest and gentlest among the four of them, often the one being pushed around.

But now, having been with Qin Xiao for a long time, she’d slowly developed some presence. Plus, among the four of them, she was the one who got married and had kids, making her seem a bit mature.

Now in front of Dai Zihan and the rest, she was the one they listened to.

Putting away her watch, Xiao Li went with Dai Zihan to the duty room. Inside, Nurse Li rushed over as soon as she saw Xiao Li, saying, "Dr. Xiao, sit down, you shouldn’t be standing for too long; you’ll tire yourself."

Xiao Li gave a fake smile, "Hehe... Thanks, Nurse Li, I’m not tired, I don’t need to sit..."

Nurse Li laughed, "How could you not be tired? Pregnancy is exhausting."

Xiao Li smiled but said nothing.

Regarding Nurse Li, Xiao Li felt neutral—neither liking nor disliking. The woman didn’t have major faults, just talked too much, had a small heart, and a strong sense of purpose. However, she was very capable and did well in nursing, and her communication with patients was excellent.

At least she never let her shortcomings affect her work with patients, as she was quite responsible during her shifts.

Others in the duty room found Nurse Li’s behavior unsurprising; everyone in the respiratory department knew she favored Xiao Li due to the connections with Director Bai.

When Bai Yu came into the duty room and saw Nurse Li hovering around Xiao Li, he wasn’t surprised either.

With Bai Yu’s arrival, the morning meeting began, and the doctor on duty started reporting last night’s various situations...

After the night shift’s report, Bai Yu frowned slightly, "There’s been an influx of inpatient cases due to severe colds these past two days!"

Dr. Cai from yesterday’s clinic duty added, "Yes, maybe because of the cold weather, and previously being the New Year holiday, many who were sick didn’t come to the hospital. Now, with people starting work, many couldn’t withstand it and came for consultation.

As a result, they swarmed in. I was almost overwhelmed yesterday in the clinic."

As soon as Dr. Cai finished, another doctor jokingly remarked, "Dr. Cai, don’t get overwhelmed!

If you do, we’d have to save you instead..."

Dr. Cai threw a paper ball at the person, "Xiao Lou, don’t worry. Even if you collapse, I won’t, and you won’t need to rescue me."

Bai Yu coughed, "Listen, there are a lot of severe cold cases lately. Everyone should take precautions and pay closer attention to nursing.

Also, I’ve noticed some patients’ symptoms worsen instead of improving after admission. Pay more attention to such severe cases in nursing, and doctors should be more vigilant during rounds. If necessary, arrange for tests to diagnose and treat promptly.

Moreover, beds are a bit tight. During rounds, if anyone with a common cold has recovered, discharge them immediately.

Alright, meeting adjourned..."

With Bai Yu’s words, everyone hurried to work.

Xiao Li and Dai Zihan left the duty room for rounds, and Dai Zihan quickly handed Xiao Li a mask, "Little Li Li, quickly put on your mask. You can’t catch a cold now; if you do, you’ll get into a lot of trouble."

Xiao Li took the mask and put it on, "You too. Let’s all avoid getting sick..."

They put on their masks and proceeded with rounds.

As the busy day ended, Xiao Li successfully caught the fleeing Dai Zihan, then picked up Feng Qing from the emergency department, heading directly to the place they rented near the hospital.

Today, Xiao Wenjing had no shifts and was nesting at home.

Xiao Li initially wanted to dine out with Dai Zihan and the others, but reconsidered, realizing it would be easier to discuss Dai Zihan’s issue at home.

Also, it’s close to where Dai Zihan and the others currently lived, so she didn’t have to venture far, which would also reassure her uncle.

Thus, Xiao Li texted Qin Xiao to pick her up later at Dai Zihan’s complex, then ordered a bunch of food via a delivery app, settling dinner.

Upon arrival with Feng Qing, Xiao Wenjing exclaimed upon seeing Xiao Li, "Wow... Little Li Li, your uncle let you come to us...

That’s so unbelievable."

Xiao Li rolled her eyes, "Don’t exaggerate, okay?

My uncle didn’t stop me from coming..."

It’s just that I previously prioritized romance over friendship and didn’t want to come.

Xiao Wenjing pursed her lips, "Hm... All I know is since you got together with your uncle, we’ve fallen out of favor.

Tell me, have you ever come here?"

Being questioned, Xiao Li was momentarily speechless, because she actually hadn’t...

Seeing Xiao Li stumped, Feng Qing kindly interjected, "Wenjing, be understanding. Xiao Li now has family responsibilities, unlike us single folks who can mess around freely."

Wenjing snorted lightly, "Hmph... Who doesn’t have family?

We also have partners, but they don’t keep tabs on us like yours does. Right, Zhihan?"

Dai Zihan blushed, "Your partner is your matter; don’t drag me into it. I don’t have a partner..."

Wenjing blinked, "No partner, then who is Wen Zeyu?"

Hearing Wen Zeyu’s name, Xiao Li remembered her purpose, quickly pulling Dai Zihan to the sofa, "Right! Zhihan, you kept asking me about kids this morning. Tell me... are you involved with Wen Zeyu?"

Feng Qing and Xiao Wenjing also moved closer, staring at Dai Zihan, "What’s up? Kids?"

Dai Zihan was so red from their attention she could almost drip blood.

Seeing her reaction, Xiao Li knew the situation was significant. Could it be they’ve progressed enough to talk about having kids already?