Tian Yi returned to the car after finishing his call.
"Doctor Wang, I just contacted the hospital. We probably won't be able to visit the patient for another hour or two. How about we grab something to eat first?"
Tian Yi said with a smile, "You haven't eaten much on your journey."
Wang Yue felt something was off. Tian Yi had invited him to see a patient, but now that they were almost there, he was making excuses. This didn't seem like someone in a hurry to see a doctor.
However, Wang Yue didn't overthink it.
He was only responsible for treating the patient; he couldn't be bothered with anything else.
So, he said, "Alright, let's eat first."
Tian Yi happily agreed and took Wang Yue to an ultra-luxurious restaurant.
After they sat down, Wang Yue looked at the menu. The cheapest dish, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, cost over a hundred yuan.
One would think it was made of gold.
Wang Yue casually ordered a few dishes, which cost over a thousand yuan.
Tian Yi didn't seem to mind the expense at all, as Li Tianci would be reimbursing him for everything anyway.
So, Tian Yi ordered several bottles of very expensive wine.
Wang Yue said, "You have to drive later. Are you going to drink?"
Tian Yi slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, right. Look at my memory. Then let's skip the wine."
"Doctor Wang, thank you for agreeing to help this time. If there's ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask."
Tian Yi took out a business card and smiled.
"Okay."
Wang Yue took the card, glanced at it, and put it aside.
Whether or not he would ever need to trouble Tian Yi, they didn't have any deep animosity, so accepting it was fine.
While eating, Wang Yue noticed Tian Yi frequently looking down at his phone, tinkering with something.
Wang Yue ate quickly and finished his meal in about half an hour.
"How is it at the hospital?"
Wang Yue asked again.
Tian Yi quickly replied, "Doctor Wang, it'll be ready very soon. Please wait here for a moment."
Wang Yue had no choice but to take out his phone again to pass the time.
Just then, he saw Tu Jiao call him again.
"What's up, Sister Jiao?"
Wang Yue asked after answering the call.
"Xiao Yue, how are things on your end? Is it going smoothly?"
Tu Jiao asked.
"It hasn't started yet. Your senior brother said the hospital is still making arrangements."
Wang Yue replied.
Tu Jiao sounded a bit confused, "What arrangements does a hospital need to make? Honestly, they're just wasting your time. My grandfather said that after you're done, you can come over to our place for a visit. It's already late today, and driving at night isn't safe, so you can go back tomorrow."
Wang Yue checked the time; it was already past seven. By the time he finished the diagnosis, it would probably be eight or nine.
So, he said, "Okay, I'll come over then."
Tu Jiao was delighted, "Great! Where are you now? I'll come over. After you finish the diagnosis, I'll take you home."
Wang Yue gave her the name of the restaurant. Tu Jiao said she'd be there soon.
Tian Yi was unaware that Wang Yue was on the phone with whom. His entire focus was on rushing Li Tianci.
After more than ten minutes.
Tu Jiao arrived.
Today, Tu Jiao was wearing a black long dress that revealed her delicate collarbones. She wore an Hermès necklace, exuding an alluring mature charm.
Seeing Tu Jiao appear, Tian Yi was stunned.
He quickly stood up and asked, "Junior Sister, why are you here?"
Tu Jiao said, "I'll go with you later. After Xiao Yue finishes the diagnosis, I'm taking him home to visit."
"Ah?"
Tian Yi panicked a little.
If Tu Jiao went with them, wouldn't the deception be revealed?
Wang Yue didn't know the Li family patriarch, but Tu Jiao did.
What would happen if Tu Jiao saw him?
Tian Yi's mind raced. He quickly said, "Junior Sister, why don't you go back first? The old man's condition is quite serious, and I'm afraid you'll be traumatized if you see him. I'll send Doctor Wang to your place after the diagnosis."
Tu Jiao said, "It's fine, I've seen all sorts of scenes before. Senior Brother, don't worry."
Then, Tu Jiao walked past Tian Yi and stood before Wang Yue.
"Xiao Yue, it's been a while. You've gotten even more handsome."
Tu Jiao said with a smile.
"Sister Jiao, you've gotten prettier too."
Wang Yue replied with a smile.
For some reason, the signs of plastic surgery on Tu Jiao's face seemed to have disappeared. She wasn't as obviously artificial as when he first saw her at the bar.
Now, she looked like she had a natural face, without any trace of cosmetic intervention.
"How did your exams go this time?"
Tu Jiao asked.
"Pretty good."
Wang Yue didn't brag about being the top scorer.
They chatted there.
Tian Yi, meanwhile, was sweating profusely, completely at a loss for what to do.
What would he do if Tu Jiao discovered the truth later?
"I'm going to the restroom for a moment. You two chat."
Tian Yi said with a smile.
Then he hurried into the restroom.
"Senior Brother Tian seems a bit distracted today. I wonder what's wrong."
Tu Jiao said, looking at Tian Yi's retreating back.
Wang Yue thought of Tian Yi's unusual behavior and shook his head, "He's indeed not quite himself."
"He's usually not like this. Perhaps he's just worried because the old man isn't well," Tu Jiao said.
"By the way, Xiao Yue, I've been feeling a bit unwell lately, not having much appetite. Am I sick?"
Tu Jiao extended her hand and smiled, "Why don't you check my pulse for me?"
Wang Yue smiled, "No need to check your pulse. Your illness is easy to treat."
Tu Jiao's eyes lit up, "Oh? What illness do I have?"
"You have 'a bit of a problem'," Wang Yue said with a smile. "Your complexion is rosy, and you're full of energy. You don't look like you have no appetite at all. I suspect you have ulterior motives, and you're determined to have me diagnose some illness for you."
Tu Jiao blushed, "Don't be so blunt, you're embarrassing me."
She really wasn't sick. For some reason, she wanted to have some physical contact with Wang Yue whenever she saw him, which was why she made that request.
Who knew he'd see through it at a glance?
At the same time, Tian Yi was like an ant on a hot pan, contemplating strategies to prevent Tu Jiao from entering the patient's room.
For now, Tu Jiao would definitely go with them.
But if she went with them, as long as he could find a way to keep Tu Jiao outside the patient's room, there would still be room for maneuvering.
Just as he was contemplating what to do, Li Tianci called: "Brother Tian, I've settled everything on my end. You can bring him over. The room number is 402."
"Got it."
Tian Yi hung up after replying.
He thought, if it weren't for your foolishness in not seizing the opportunity, why would I be in such a difficult situation?
But now, he could only take things one step at a time. He couldn't exactly tell Wang Yue that it wasn't convenient to treat him today.