CHAPTER 295: CHAPTER 295: SET UP ALL THE MALE COLLEAGUES

Yue Wenwen nodded, "Got it, sis. If I always let you take care of me like this, I’d feel bad! I’m not that thick-skinned."

The two of them chatted as they checked each ward, ensuring they knew each patient’s condition before handing over to the day shift.

While looking at the medical records, Yue Wenwen asked, "Sis, why did Professor Qin come so early this morning?"

Xiao Li signed the medical record book with her pen, "He didn’t come early; he simply never left last night."

"What! You were on the night shift, and he stayed here all night?" Yue Wenwen was shocked.

Xiao Li nodded, "Last night was my first night on duty, so he stayed downstairs just in case."

"Sis, the professor really loves you! But why did he stay downstairs to keep watch instead of coming up to be with you?"

Xiao Li said lightly, "He didn’t want to put pressure on me. If my colleague hadn’t seen him downstairs when they went out, I might not have known he was ever there!"

Yue Wenwen’s expression was in disbelief—a profound love from Professor Qin was beyond her imagination.

After Xiao Li finished speaking, she fell silent too.

She thought of how Qin Xiao had silently watched over her without letting her know, not for the first time.

Even when she didn’t know she would marry Qin Xiao, this guy had already been quietly keeping watch over her for years.

Alright! Old tricks they might be, but damn, these old tricks were just too moving!

After finishing the medical records and placing them back on the cart, they went on to other tasks.

As soon as they left, the nurses who had been quietly working began to gossip among themselves.

"Dr. Xiao is so lucky! She has her husband accompanying her during night shifts; it’s simply too sweet!"

"Exactly, exactly! Dr. Xiao and her husband have been married for years, and they still act like lovesick newlyweds—it’s sweetness overload!"

"Excess sweetness isn’t scary, nor is a little PDA. I just worry that after consuming so much, my standards for a partner will skyrocket!"

"I feel the same. We need to spread the word so the guys around us can learn a thing or two about being loving and romantic partners."

The nurses began pulling out their phones to post on social media and group chats.

Unaware of the nurses’ activities, Xiao Li was busy with her work.

It wasn’t until after handing over the shift to the day doctor that Li Mei teased her, letting her know.

Li Mei said, "Xiao Li, you’re something else! Even your night shifts come with a side of PDA."

"How did you know? Did Wenwen say something?" Xiao Li was unfazed by the teasing, as she was used to it.

"I didn’t need Wenwen to tell me! It’s already spread throughout the hospital, in all the group chats and colleagues’ social media. Just take a look...

Sigh... after seeing you two, I’m tempted to throw Bai Yu out!" Li Mei went off to continue her work after finishing.

Xiao Li took out her phone to check messages while heading to the locker room to change. By the time she left, she already understood what Li Mei was talking about.

While waiting for the elevator, someone gave her a sneaky smile, but Xiao Li remained composed. She was quite accustomed to the attention Qin Xiao brought her.

Once she was in the car, Xiao Li joked with Qin Xiao, "Honey, your stunt last night has put all the male colleagues at our hospital in a spot, even Bai Yu is getting some heat from Li Mei.

Be careful, or you might become the male public enemy and get quietly dealt with someday!"

Qin Xiao chuckled, "I’m not worried, since I don’t work at your hospital. Being the enemy is no big deal!"

Xiao Li laughed, "Just make sure you don’t make me the female public enemy; that would be a real disaster for me!"

Qin Xiao smiled, "That won’t happen. You’ll just be the object of women’s jealousy, envy, and admiration."

Xiao Li sighed, "It’s all those feelings that are scary. Overindulgence leads to overflow!

If I become too complacent, others might dislike me because of the perceived gap."

Qin Xiao started the car, "You don’t have to worry about those people. Rest assured, when you’re doing a bit better than others, they might feel jealous. But once you’ve reached an unattainable level for them, the jealousy fades, leaving only admiration and awe!"

Xiao Li smiled, "Yes, you’re right!"

The car drove all the way home amid their laughter and conversation. After breakfast, they went to catch up on sleep together.

In the afternoon, Xiao Li finally woke up, remembering that Qin Xiao was leaving on a business trip the next day. She hurriedly got up to pack his luggage.

She rushed into the walk-in closet only to see Qin Xiao closing the suitcase.

"Honey, don’t tell me you’ve already packed everything!" Xiao Li stood there with her hands on her hips, questioning.

Qin Xiao saw her stance and put the suitcase aside, coming over to hold her, "Had enough sleep?"

"Enough! Don’t change the subject! Packing for my husband’s business trip is something I, as his wife, should do. Why are you taking over my job?" Xiao Li protested, leaning in Qin Xiao’s embrace.

"You’re right, I overstepped my boundaries. I’ll make sure to remember next time!" Qin Xiao admitted his mistake sincerely.

Xiao Li chuckled, "Seeing as you’ve admitted so nicely, I won’t hold it against you this time!"

The next day, because Qin Xiao was going on a business trip, Xiao Li took a two-hour leave to see him off. Qin Xiao initially planned to drop her at work before heading to the airport, but since Xiao Li insisted on taking him, they went directly to the airport.

Qin Xiao left on his private jet. At the airport, Xiao Li hugged Qin Xiao, "Come back soon!"

Qin Xiao gently ruffled Xiao Li’s hair, "I’ll be back soon. Take care during night shifts!"

Xiao Li nodded, "I know!"

Qin Xiao gave Xiao Li’s forehead a kiss and then boarded the plane. If he stayed longer, he might not resist taking Xiao Li with him.

As the cabin door closed, Xiao Li got in her car. It was her first time sending Qin Xiao off on a business trip, and it felt unsettling.

Last time, Qin Xiao went abroad to save Qin Tan, who urgently needed help. Knowing he was going to save someone back then, her worry outweighed her reluctance.

This time, it was reluctance all the way through!

When she returned to the hospital, Xiao Li was a bit down, but as soon as she changed into her uniform, she went straight into work mode.

The white coat shouldn’t be worn casually; it symbolizes responsibility. Doctors can’t bring personal emotions into their work.

Xiao Li went to the doctor’s office, and as soon as Yue Wenwen saw her, she called out, "Sis, come over."

Xiao Li walked over, and there were two young people standing in front of Yue Wenwen.

"Sis, you weren’t here this morning. These two are new medical students here for an internship. Director Bai says you’ll be mentoring them," Yue Wenwen said, then turned to the medical students, "Introduce yourselves!"