The moment the veil was removed, jaws dropped.
You tell me this is an ugly monster?
Look at that skin, so delicate it could be broken by a puff of air.
A pair of eyes like clear water perched above a nose that was both straight and endearingly cute.
A peerless beauty so exquisite it could topple nations.
Who dares call this an ugly monster?
“This is… Chen Xiao’s girlfriend???”
Sun Li could hardly believe her eyes.
If a woman meets another woman who is only slightly more beautiful than herself, she might feel jealousy and resentment.
But when a woman meets someone far more beautiful than herself, she can only admire, envy, and feel inadequate.
This was precisely how Sun Li felt when facing Li Ziqing.
It was crystal clear who the ugly monster was.
Just then, someone suddenly shouted, “Hey? Isn’t that Li Ziqing?”
With that shout, everyone recognized her.
“It really is her! She’s truly a big star; she’s even more beautiful in person than on screen!”
“Li Ziqing, can I get a photo with you?”
“Sign an autograph for me!”
…
Chen Xiao finally understood why Li Ziqing wore a veil when she went out.
The moment she took it off, it was like a celebrity meet-and-greet!
Sun Li pushed through the crowd and rushed to the front.
“You’re Li Ziqing? You really are Li Ziqing!”
Sun Li suddenly became like a rabid dog, loudly questioning Li Ziqing.
“Li Ziqing, what are you doing with Chen Xiao?”
“This good-for-nothing has no money or influence, no ability of his own, and at over twenty years old, he doesn’t even have a job!”
“When you do this, have you considered your fans’ feelings?”
Her outburst immediately ignited the crowd’s indignation.
“What, he doesn’t even have a job? Li Ziqing, why are you dating someone like him? Are you doing charity work?”
“It’s better to be with me than him. Without exaggeration, my monthly salary is three thousand two hundred after tax!”
…
Li Ziqing was speechless. Why were these people so brainless?
However, at this moment, someone suddenly said, “Who says he doesn’t have a job?”
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw another stunning beauty, the kind that could cause chaos.
The beautiful woman parted the crowd and walked towards Chen Xiao.
“Chen Xiao, this is your employment letter from Jiangcheng Hospital. Starting today, you are an official doctor at Jiangcheng Hospital. On behalf of the hospital, I welcome you to join us!”
The person was Song Anran, who was as beautiful as a seductive spirit. She smiled and handed the employment letter to Chen Xiao.
Sun Li was completely stunned.
What kind of incredible luck did this useless Chen Xiao have?
Why were such incredibly beautiful women surrounding him?
She now realized how ridiculous her decision to use a beauty trap on Chen Xiao had been.
The clown was herself!
“Thank you, Doctor Song.”
Chen Xiao happily accepted the letter.
Although he himself no longer had a strong obsession with becoming a doctor.
However, if Liu Zhen knew this news, he would surely be very happy.
“You’re welcome. Is this your girlfriend?”
Song Anran glanced at Li Ziqing, who had her arm linked with Chen Xiao’s.
But after that glance, her eyes were captivated.
And when Li Ziqing saw Song Anran, a flicker of unease and fear flashed in her eyes.
The two women froze for a moment, staring at each other for several seconds, making Chen Xiao seem like the superfluous one.
“Do you know each other?”
Chen Xiao asked curiously.
“No!”
“No!”
Their answers were in unison.
Then Li Ziqing said, “Chen Xiao, I’m feeling a bit unwell, I’m going back.”
Without waiting for Chen Xiao to react, she turned and headed back to the hospital.
Chen Xiao felt a bit bewildered. They were fine just a moment ago, why was she leaving so abruptly?
He looked at Song Anran, who raised her eyebrows and said, “Your girlfriend is running away, aren’t you going to chase her?”
“Oh! I’ll come find you later!”
Chen Xiao caught up with Li Ziqing, but Li Ziqing seemed to have suddenly changed.
She was cautious and uneasy.
Chen Xiao felt like she was fearing something. Could it be Song Anran?
“What’s wrong? Where do you feel unwell?”
“No, I’m fine. I’ll just go back and rest.”
“Okay, I’ll escort you back to your ward.”
When they returned to the ward, Li Ziqing still looked absent-minded.
“Thank you for what happened just now.”
“It’s nothing.”
Li Ziqing replied absently.
Chen Xiao then said, “Let me give you a massage.”
But Li Ziqing didn’t seem to be in the mood and shook her head.
“No massage today… Chen Xiao, are you very familiar with that Doctor Song?”
Chen Xiao shook his head, “Not really. We’ve only met a few times.”
Then, he told Li Ziqing about the agreement between him and Song Anran.
Li Ziqing nodded thoughtfully, “So that’s how it is.”
“Then you should go find her quickly. Since you’re starting your job, you might need to handle some procedures.”
“Okay.”
Chen Xiao nodded.
He was certain there was something between Song Anran and Li Ziqing.
But if Li Ziqing didn’t want to say, he wouldn’t ask.
And if Li Ziqing wanted to say, she wouldn’t need him to ask.
Chen Xiao left, and Li Ziqing silently watched the window.
A few seconds later, Chen Xiao returned.
He took out some steamed buns from his pocket.
“I almost forgot. I bought you breakfast. It’s still warm, eat it quickly while it’s hot!”
Looking at the steaming buns, Li Ziqing’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
Chen Xiao was puzzled, “It’s just a few buns, you don’t need to be this touched!”
Before he could finish speaking, Li Ziqing suddenly lunged at him.
She tightly hugged his waist, burying her head in his chest.
Chen Xiao was completely stunned, unsure where to put the hand holding the buns, which remained suspended in mid-air.
“Thank you, Chen Xiao, you’re a good person!”
“For so many years, you’re the only man who has truly treated me well, not just wanting my body…”
Li Ziqing sobbed as if in a dream.
Chen Xiao quickly said, “It’s not that serious, it’s just a few buns. The money I’ve earned from you could open several bun shops!”
Li Ziqing burst into laughter through her tears, playfully hitting Chen Xiao’s chest, “You’re annoying, stop teasing me!”
Chen Xiao was utterly confused by the embrace, feeling completely bewildered.
Unbeknownst to him, Li Ziqing considered this embrace to be her last and only embrace with him.
Because once Chen Xiao stepped out of this door, he might never acknowledge her again.
Chen Xiao’s hands remained in a surrender pose, his arms starting to ache.
“If you keep hugging me like this, I can’t guarantee I won’t develop some intentions towards your body.”
Li Ziqing giggled, her voice like a delicate thread.
“Is that so? In that case, I couldn’t ask for more.”
Chen Xiao felt a surge of heat rush through his entire body, converging towards a certain area.
“Woman, you’re playing with fire!”
Chen Xiao swallowed, feeling a fire burning fiercely within him.
Li Ziqing’s eyes were languid and alluring, her breath like a fragrant mist.
“I don’t like playing with fire. How about we play something more exciting~~~”