"Everyone, please don't tease Dr. Ye. It's about time; I need to check on my patients," Ye Xiu said.
Ye Xiu hadn't expected them to turn the spotlight on him, and he was momentarily taken aback. He looked up with a wry smile, then quickly left the scene with a hint of embarrassment.
"Haha, our Dr. Ye can get shy! It seems he's not very experienced in matters of the heart."
"He might still be a rookie! Look at him, always putting his energy into the hospital and his medical skills. Where would he find time for a relationship? But that's not good. We should find an opportunity to talk to him about it. Work is important, but life can't be all work and no play. If you don't experience love in your youth, it's a waste!"
"Exactly! I'll ask my wife if there are any good girls at her workplace to introduce to Dr. Ye..."
The group of doctors originally teased Ye Xiu about the "Ice Queen" to draw him into their conversation. They didn't expect such a strong reaction from him. Watching Ye Xiu leave hastily, they were momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter.
They were all experienced and knew what Ye Xiu's reaction meant. They hadn't expected that Ye Xiu, who was so confident and mature when discussing medical issues, might still be inexperienced in love.
They even began discussing finding a match for him, though they certainly wouldn't suggest the "Ice Queen." They didn't think Ye Xiu stood a chance with her.
In their eyes, while Ye Xiu was indeed impressive—young with such advanced medical skills—he was still just an ordinary internist. The "Ice Queen" was already an associate chief surgeon in surgery, a rising star in Beijing's medical community, and rumored to come from an influential family. Ye Xiu and she were from two completely different worlds.
Previously, they thought Ye Xiu might have some connection with Vice President Zhao, which gave him some background. But now they knew Ye Xiu was just someone Zhao recruited, with no personal ties to him. Even if Ye Xiu had connections with Vice President Zhao, he still wasn't on the same level as Zhao Ruobing.
Ye Xiu was unaware that his embarrassed reaction had exposed his inexperience in love. Nor did he know his colleagues were already considering potential matches for him. After leaving, he resumed his routine of carefully checking each patient's condition, learning from other doctors' treatment plans, and developing his own.
Ye Xiu believed the rounds were an excellent learning opportunity, which was one reason he insisted on them daily. Of course, another crucial reason was the patients.
After finishing his rounds, Ye Xiu returned to the outpatient building and found the reception nurses discussing Zhao Ruobing's recent news. He was slightly surprised but didn't pay much attention.
Back in his office, he opened the computer system and found a notification about the news. Curious, he clicked on it and saw a congratulatory message for Zhao Ruobing. It praised her for completing a challenging surgery, commended her for bringing honor to the hospital, and announced a reward for her. It also contained the usual encouragement for everyone to learn from her.
Ye Xiu smiled slightly, closed the notification, and prepared to start his afternoon work.
He had no complaints about the announcement. He didn't feel that Zhao Ruobing had stolen his credit or reward. On the contrary, he believed she deserved it. Whether at the accident scene or in the hospital, Zhao Ruobing had been solely focused on saving lives, demonstrating noble qualities. Without her determination and quick decisions, the patient wouldn't have survived.
In Ye Xiu's mind, Zhao Ruobing truly deserved the recognition and rewards.
...
While the entire hospital buzzed with talk of Zhao Ruobing, the "Ice Queen," Ye Xiu closed the announcement and started his work. Meanwhile, in the neurosurgery ward:
"Mr. Chu, why did you do this?" Zhao Ruobing asked coldly, staring at the patient trying to get out of bed. This patient was the one saved by her and Ye Xiu after the car accident, a man named Chu.
"Dr. Zhao, what do you mean?" Mr. Chu asked, puzzled by Zhao Ruobing's anger.
"Why did you tell the media about this without my consent?" Zhao Ruobing struggled to contain her anger.
She had been downplaying the incident, not wanting to claim credit for something she didn't do. When the media first approached her, she declined to be interviewed. She hadn't expected Mr. Chu to inform the media and make such a big deal out of it.
"Oh, Dr. Zhao, I thought it was appropriate. I wanted to express my gratitude and thought your actions should be recognized. Given the current sensitive doctor-patient relationships, this positive story could have a great impact," Mr. Chu said with a smile.
"But Mr. Chu, don't you think it's disrespectful to spread this without my consent?" Zhao Ruobing was taken aback by his reasoning but quickly regained her stern expression.
"I didn't consider that. Did it cause you trouble? I'm sorry. I thought it would be good for you," Mr. Chu said apologetically. "Should I ask them to retract the news and issue a public apology to you?"
He hadn't considered Zhao Ruobing's feelings, only wanting to express his gratitude and share a positive message.