Chapter 69 Not just like, it's love
"You really like Yan Ruoshan, don't you?"
At this moment, only Qian Shaowen and Li Xin, who had come to check on the ward, were in the hospital room. Qian Shaowen looked at Li Xin and asked.
Actually, a long time ago, he had also sent someone to investigate Li Xin's background, so when Li Xin became his attending doctor, he wasn't too surprised.
"Not just like, it's love."
Li Xin met Qian Shaowen's gaze and answered seriously. If it were just liking, she wouldn't have spent so much time and effort on Yan Ruoshan, nor would she have endured so much pain and even let go of her pride.
"Shouldn't you hate my existence?" Qian Shaowen raised an eyebrow and asked.
"I do hate it. She treats you much better than she treats me."
Li Xin spoke candidly. Even now, she still disliked Qian Shaowen.
"That's because I'm not in good health. Many people tend to take care of the weaker ones."
Qian Shaowen said with a faint smile, but his tone was helpless. As a man, he didn't like being treated like a patient. If he had a choice, he would rather be the strong one taking care of his wife.
If that were the case, it would be for the best.
"That's exactly why I need to cure you. I don't want you to burden her for the rest of her life."
Li Xin said somewhat coldly, completely disregarding the listener's feelings.
"If I don't make it out tomorrow, I hope you can take good care of her. She's suffered a lot for me over the years."
When Qian Shaowen spoke of Yan Ruoshan, his tone was gentle.
"Whether you make it out tomorrow or not, she will be my woman from now on. You don't need to worry about my woman. I'll naturally treat her well."
Li Xin said nonchalantly. It was clear that Yan Ruoshan hadn't told Qian Shaowen about their agreement, but it didn't matter. They could talk about it after this sickly man came out of the operating room.
Qian Shaowen frowned slightly. Although he hoped that Yan Ruoshan would find someone new and start a new life after his death, it still didn't sit well with him that this woman was so confidently declaring her claim over Yan Ruoshan while he was still alive.
Li Xin slept soundly until dawn and woke up at her usual time. She looked at herself in the mirror, neatly tied up her wavy hair, and put on a serious expression. This seriousness softened the charm in the corners of her eyes, making her look less frivolous and more capable. This image would probably make Yan Ruoshan feel more at ease. Li Xin knew that although Yan Ruoshan had firmly decided to let her perform the surgery on Qian Shaowen, she still had some reservations. Even if she didn't say it, Li Xin could sense it.
Yan Ruoshan, on the other hand, was even more nervous than Li Xin. She had slept fitfully through the night and had been waiting for Li Xin to arrive at the hospital early in the morning.
When Li Xin saw Yan Ruoshan, she knew she had been waiting for her.
"You're here."
Yan Ruoshan murmured. She didn't know what to say to Li Xin, afraid of adding pressure to her, but she wasn't good at making small talk either, so she could only offer a greeting.
Yan Ruoshan then noticed that Li Xin was dressed much more simply than usual, truly resembling a capable doctor. However, even with her simple attire, the charm in her eyes couldn't be completely hidden.
"You look more nervous than I am."
Li Xin smiled at Yan Ruoshan, pulling her into her office and handing her a cup of hot tea.
"Didn't sleep well last night?" Li Xin asked thoughtfully.
"A little."
Yan Ruoshan nodded. Li Xin's calm demeanor had a soothing effect on Yan Ruoshan is unease.
"Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best. As you said, do your best and leave the rest to fate."
Li Xin believed that mindset determined destiny, and a good mindset was half the battle. So, no matter how major the surgery, she never let herself get too nervous.
"Li Xin…" Yan Ruoshan hesitated.
"Hmm?" Li Xin raised an eyebrow.
"Never mind."
Yan Ruoshan didn't know what she wanted to say to Li Xin. Her emotions were complicated at the moment.
Li Xin didn't mind Yan Ruoshan is hesitation. She simply assumed it was the usual anxiety of a family member.
"After the surgery, have dinner with me, okay?" Li Xin asked.
Yan Ruoshan nodded.
Seeing Yan Ruoshan is nod, the corners of Li Xin's lips lifted.
"Then I'll go discuss the details and arrangements with the other doctors now."
Li Xin glanced at her watch. The other doctors were probably already here.
"Go ahead."
Yan Ruoshan was about to leave, but Li Xin kissed her cheek before letting her go.
Before entering the operating room, Li Xin gave Yan Ruoshan a smile. That smile would later remain etched in Yan Ruoshan is memory.
Yan Ruoshan watched as the operating room doors closed. She realized that the longest wait was the one outside the operating room.
Time passed second by second. The surgery lasted over four hours, and when the operating room light turned off, Yan Ruoshan stood up abruptly.
The first to come out was Li Xin. She had already removed her mask, revealing her strikingly beautiful face. She smiled at Yan Ruoshan, and that smile brought Yan Ruoshan an inexplicable sense of relief. The tension that had been building up finally eased.
"How did the surgery go?" The Qian family immediately went over to ask.
"Dr. Li is truly the rising star of the medical field. This surgery was even more successful than expected. As long as Mr. Qian recuperates for a while, his heart should be fine for the next few years. Although he still has asthma, with proper care, he can basically live a normal life…" One of the doctors who had participated in the surgery, Dr. Zhang, said excitedly. He hadn't witnessed the surgery five years ago, but being able to participate in this one was truly awe-inspiring. Despite Li Xin's stunning beauty, she was far from being just a pretty face.
Li Xin hadn't spoken since coming out, while the Qian family and other doctors did most of the talking. Yan Ruoshan also remained silent, simply listening quietly. She was genuinely happy for Qian Shaowen.
Li Xin looked at Yan Ruoshan with a hint of ambiguity in her gaze. Yan Ruoshan glanced at Li Xin gratefully but quickly averted her eyes. After all, there were many people present, and Yan Ruoshan had more to consider than Li Xin. Fortunately, everyone was focused on the surgery, so it wasn't easy to notice the overly intimate look in Li Xin's eyes.
"Dr. Li, Director Li has asked you and the other doctors to attend a meeting in the conference room after the surgery."
A nurse suddenly informed the doctors.
"Let's go to the meeting."
Li Xin actually disliked having to attend tedious meetings after such a long and exhausting surgery, but she had no choice.
With so many people around, Li Xin couldn't speak to Yan Ruoshan. But before leaving, as they passed each other, Li Xin stopped and whispered in Yan Ruoshan is ear, so only she could hear, "Have dinner with me tonight. You promised. Now you can go see Qian Shaowen."
Li Xin hadn't forgotten that after the surgery, this woman would belong to her. The thought made her feel particularly pleased and generous.
Yan Ruoshan finally snapped out of her joy over Qian Shaowen's successful surgery and remembered her promise to Li Xin. Before the surgery, she had been desperate and hadn't thought much about the consequences, only wanting to cure Qian Shaowen. But now, she felt somewhat conflicted. Still, she would keep her promise. She just needed some time to sort things out.
However, it was fortunate that Yan Ruoshan is impression of Li Xin had greatly improved. For Li Xin, this was undoubtedly a very good sign.
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