Chapter 3, The Creditor

Fang Xiaoyang glanced at him, and only then did she reluctantly sit up, took a tissue to spit out what was in her mouth, and exclaimed "Ah," opening her mouth wide to show him.

As it is Monday, compared to the bustling scene of yesterday, today's situation has improved slightly. However, the waiting hall still has a long queue, but the people waiting have transformed from small children into individuals of various ages and backgrounds.

Ouyang was momentarily taken aback by her serious response: "I know you came to see the dentist." His tone was somewhat helpless, "I wanted to ask you where you feel unwell"

Aren't there many patients

Xu Runqing let out a soft "hm" and glanced down at Fang Xiaoyang, who was staring at him with wide-open eyes. He said softly, "Close your eyes, this light is not good for your eyes."

Feeling a bit dazed, but still politely replied: "I came to see the dentist..."

The doctor has arrived ... ... My little heart trembled twice, and following his gaze, I turned my head to look. Upon doing so, I was shocked.

Nianxiang looked up at the second floor, smiled and expressed her gratitude, then took small, light steps as she ascended the stairs. At that moment, she was so joyful... She absolutely did not anticipate the great "surprise" that awaited her later.

Do you know me? Young man

"Then let's go take some pictures." He pulled out a chair and sat down, opening her file: "Age?"

Xu Runqing was clearly a bit stunned by the situation that had just occurred. His gaze swept over the files, then landed on the thoughts of the person across from him who was trying hard to minimize their presence. Finally, he turned to look at Ouyang, who was still standing there in a petrified state, and said: "What are you dawdling for? Clean up."

At the command, he immediately crouched down to pick up the file bag. His speed was astonishing, leaving Ouyang speechless, and he stood there in a daze for a moment before going over to help: "It's alright, it's alright, I can handle it."

She blushed slightly and looked at him

That posture... it was as if they were afraid she would chase them with a knife

Ouyang took a few steps and, seeing that no one was following, turned back in confusion. He saw the girl looking at Dr. Xu with a gaze full of anticipation, resembling that of a fawn, and softly asked, "Um... is your car fixed?"

The thought is somewhat awkward ... . ... With a gaping mouth like a blood basin, how embarrassing

Perhaps out of a sense of sympathy, once the road ahead became slightly smoother, the driver immediately stepped on the gas and swiftly maneuvered through the traffic, delivering her right to the entrance of Ruijin Dental Hospital

Dr. Xu's car... is... this... young lady in front of me... is she... just tagging along!

He sighed softly and nodded, saying, "Indeed..."

Nianxiang had just paid the fare, and as she opened the car door and steadied herself, she intended to turn around and say thank you. However, before she could even turn around, the driver had already impatiently sped away.

It seems that there are really not many good people

He entered the information and directly opened the invoice on the computer: "Ouyang, take her to have the photos taken."

Nianxiang stared in astonishment at the piles of file bags on the ground, no longer daring to look up at him

Ouyang initially only thought she looked familiar, but upon confirmation, he was certain she was the girl he had seen yesterday. He could not help but courteously invite her to sit down on a nearby chair: "This surname is quite rare, what brings you here?"

On the other end, there were some words exchanged. Xu Runqing responded softly, and after hanging up the phone, he said to his assistant: "Ouyang, go find out when this patient made the appointment"

What the hell ... ! ... Why would I encounter a creditor even while going to the dentist !

Nianxiang looked at the road ahead, which was congested like a long dragon, frowning in despair... This is the rhythm of being late

Ouyang brought over the light-curing lamp and said: "That girl just came over. Since you are not working this afternoon, all the patients in the morning are fully booked, so we have rescheduled her for 9:00 AM tomorrow. She also mentioned that someone just came to see her..."

Xu Runqing had not originally paid attention to her, but upon hearing the commotion, he paused momentarily and looked over.

In the future, you can directly make an appointment with Dr. Xu. If you have an appointment card, you can go directly to the second floor to find Dr. Xu. After saying this, she added, Dr. Xu does not have many patients today

Xu Runqing slightly raised an eyebrow, accustomed to Xiao Yang's behavior of always staring at him. He simply freed one hand to cover his eyes.

Xu Runqing glanced at him, her voice devoid of emotion: "So much nonsense."

With a sorrowful expression, he repeatedly apologized: "I am really sorry... I truly did not mean to..." While saying this, he snatched the file from Ouyang's hands: "I will take care of it, I am really sorry..."

After Yang Difan got off the dental chair and left, he finally spoke up: "I just took a look, and one of the brackets inside his molar has fallen off, and the wire has also popped out. Moreover, his teeth are not cleaned properly, and there is a significant issue with cavities."

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Although no words were spoken, that gaze clearly inquired about the outcome

Her thoughts were swirling in a thousand directions, yet Xu Runqing was focused on examining her oral condition: "Both your upper and lower rows of teeth are somewhat crowded; if you wish to correct this, it will certainly require tooth extraction"

Just as I was about to step out to wait, a cheerful male voice sounded behind me: "Are you looking for Dr. Xu? Dr. Xu is in the office on the 4th floor, please wait a moment."

At this point, he let out a hissing sound, furrowing his brow as he tried hard to recall: "I just saw a girl come up, and then she went downstairs after answering a phone call"

Nianxiang stood up, feeling a bit embarrassed as she shifted her position, and quietly replied: "I would like to correct it."

Xu Runqing could not help but curl the corners of her lips as she walked past two people and entered. Upon seeing the appointment form placed neatly on the workbench, she raised her hand to pick it up and glanced at it, asking: "Where is the discomfort in your teeth?"

Just as I was about to speak, I saw the person in front of me suddenly turn their head towards the door: "Doctor Xu"

It was Fang Xiaoyang's mother who called to confirm whether Fang Xiaoyang would arrive on time for his follow-up appointment, and she inquired in detail about his dental condition

The thought was swept away by that gaze, causing an instinctive step back. As a result, I stepped on the wheel of the dental chair, slipped, and in a hurry, grabbed the corner of the workbench, instantly pulling down an entire stack of files.

His gaze is very clear, pitch black, like a tranquil night. Yet it is devoid of warmth, chillingly cold

Seeing her look of deep sorrow, the taxi driver comforted her, saying: "Are you on a date with your boyfriend? It's a girl's prerogative to be late. If your boyfriend isn't willing to wait even a little while, you should break up with him as soon as possible"

Ouyang Gang organized the files and, upon hearing the words, responded with a sound and led the way forward: "Follow me."

Xu Runqing glanced at her, walked to the small cabinet beside the dental chair, bent down to pull open the top drawer, and took out an unopened pair of rubber gloves. After putting them on, he returned to stand in front of her, raised his hand to gently pinch her chin, and said, "Open your mouth."

Fang Xiaoyang blinked, seemingly smiling, with her brows and eyes curved, yet she did not close her eyes

She was astonished by this small detail, and as she raised her gaze, upon seeing that handsome and elegant face, she was instantly struck as if by lightning

Xu Runqing pinched his chin and leaned slightly forward. After getting a clear look at his dental condition, his brows furrowed even tighter. He averted his gaze and made eye contact with the boy

Xu Runqing walked over while holding his phone, pressing the gloved hand slightly against the boy's chin. After prying his mouth open, he saw the fruit candy inside, frowned slightly, and coldly ordered: "Spit it out"

If she hesitates now and goes back on her word... she will probably be taken directly to the kitchen by Comrade Feng when she returns... to be dealt with

The examination room on the left." She murmured to herself as she walked briskly over

Thoughts lingered but remained unacted upon

The man standing at the door and walking inside is dressed in a well-fitted, crisp white lab coat, with the buttons fastened up to the second one, revealing a white shirt underneath. The shirt is impeccably buttoned, with the collar resting just below the Adam's apple.

She came to her senses and raised her wrist to check the time—precisely nine o'clock.

He glanced at the name with surprise and exclaimed, "Oh, there is actually someone with the surname Nian, and their name is Nian Xiang..."

Finished, finished

She stood up in a somewhat flustered manner, her eyes wide open, almost as if she were moving her hands and feet in unison

the morning of the following day

As he finished speaking, he withdrew his hand and removed his gloves: "Your dental quality is also not very good; the crowding of your front teeth is detrimental to oral hygiene. If you are certain about wanting to undergo orthodontics, please take some X-rays later, and I will take a closer look."

Nianxiang gazed at the empty consultation room, silently pondering—why is the doctor not here either

Ouyang felt somewhat troubled: "Well... let me handle this, it needs to be scheduled by time..."

In this day and age, have healthy and positive single young women become figures to be avoided at all costs

Thus, in the silent consultation room, only the sound of "swishing" could be heard. Before long, the feet of the thoughts were covered with patient files.

With thoughts of benevolence flowing like water, he opened his mouth. Feeling somewhat nervous, he lightly licked his lips as he opened his mouth, almost biting his own tongue

Ouyang: "... ..."

Nianxiang took the appointment card to the front desk to confirm the time. The nurse at the front desk had a very deep impression of the name "Nianxiang" because yesterday, Xu Runqing's assistant, Ouyang, specifically came down to inquire about her appointment time.

Nianxiang's expression changed, becoming even less pleasant: "Master... I have never been in a relationship..."

The action of contemplation paused, and upon raising her head to look at Ouyang, her expression was one of tragic solemnity: "I am sorry... I return this to you."

Xu Runqing, however, did not notice this. He slightly bent down, using one hand to hold her chin steady, while the other hand gently applied pressure to her jaw, forcing her mouth to open wider.

Xu Runqing fixed his piercing gaze on the name for a moment, just as he was about to speak, his work phone rang. He lowered his eyes to glance at the display, then raised his hand to answer: "Hello?"

Nianxiang felt a bit awkward; she was comfortable everywhere, but now she was here to seek discomfort

Nianxiang turned her head upon hearing the sound, and a man resembling an assistant walked in holding a tin box of cotton. As he brushed past her, he seemed a bit surprised and exclaimed, "Oh," then stopped in place to take a look at her: "You are Nianxiang, right?"

After a long while, he finally pointed to the sink not far away and said, "Go clean your toothbrush"

Ouyang was writing a medical record when he turned to look at the sound. Xu Runqing's fingers were resting just below a name, the cold light from the computer screen casting a pale glow on his fingers, making them appear even more delicate and elongated

When Ouyang went downstairs to inquire with the nurse at the front desk and returned, Xu Runqing had already begun to reattach the brackets for Fang Xiaoyang. Upon seeing him return, he lifted his gaze.

Nianxiang rubbed his chin and nodded seriously: "I have thought it over, I want to correct ... ... "

The driver silently turned his head to glance at her, noticing her expression of deep sorrow, and his lips twitched slightly, momentarily at a loss for words