Chapter 2

It's critical

At first, the dream was still the scene from years ago when she followed Ying Ru Yue and first encountered Wen Jing Ran. In the blink of an eye, she dreamt of the night of graduation, standing under the cold light in a white coat, quietly watching Doctor Ru Yue. Finally, it simply froze on the scene where Ru Yue forcefully pursued Doctor Wen.

Her grandparents and parents are all key figures in the medical profession, which she has been exposed to since childhood. Starting from the same starting line, she has taken several steps ahead of others.

As agreed, I entered the house, casually placing my gloves on the storage rack by the door. I picked up the milk that Aunt Hua had just prepared and walked to the balcony, sitting down in the cushioned hanging chair. Only then did I softly remind: "Last night was something you insisted on knowing."

The Ying family is a lineage of medical practitioners, with ancestors who once served as court physicians, enjoying great honor in their time. The plaque hanging in the living room is a testament to that era, bearing the emperor's own calligraphy and appreciation.

The term "hot spring" coming from the old gentleman's mouth... is indeed somewhat fashionable

She caught her breath, drenched in cold sweat, and got out of bed to call Ruoyue

Zhen Zhen sat cross-legged in the center of the bed, her dark circles under her eyes particularly pronounced due to a lack of sleep. She yawned and spoke in a tone of lament: "Indeed, we have grown up together like two peas in a pod. After more than ten years of friendship, I truly did not know you could be so fierce when you are drunk..."

Seeing that the towel, which was originally dry and crisp, could now be wrung out with water, Yi Rongzheng finally waved his hand to signal Ruoyue to go rest for a while: "I see that every time you come back, your physical condition seems to regress to square one."

I was scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat

If she doesn't have a bit of pride in this case, she wouldn't be called Ying Ru Yue

Hearing the obvious helplessness in Ruoyue's tone, Zhen Zhen couldn't help but chuckle twice in glee: "I remember that Grandpa Ying initially bought the villa on Yushan because Doctor Wen also lives there. You should be careful during your morning exercises to avoid running into Doctor Wen."

As she leisurely twisted the cap back on the bottle, she looked up with a particularly radiant smile: "No one knows me in City A, but here, everyone knows I am your granddaughter. If I didn't have some skills, how could I dare to come back and embarrass my grandfather"

Could it be that Jingran has feelings for you?

Zhen Zhen felt quite regretful in her heart, as she truly had high hopes that Doctor Wen and her little Ruoyue could come together successfully, yet reality always leaves one with a sense of lamentation

Without going too far, let's consider this from a closer perspective

Before she could speak, I heard Zhen Zhen on the other end start to complain like a spilled bag of beans: "Darling! Sweetheart! I am Zhen Zhen! Since graduating from the police academy, I have not been afraid of even the most heinous criminals, yet after sending you home last night, I had nightmares all night long"

Ying Rongzheng slightly raised his eyebrows, a hint of a smile blooming in his eyes: "So confident?"

Thus, when Zhen Zhen first met Wen Jingran at Ru Yue's home, she was astonished by his extraordinary appearance. Adhering to the principle of keeping good fortune within one's own circle, she often facilitated the relationship between Ru Yue and Doctor Wen.

Zhen Zhen bit her lower lip, regretting her past decisions

Zhen Zhen stared at the ceiling above for a while, the dampness of her palms slightly bringing a hint of coolness.

How could she know that she should avoid Dr. Wen like a venomous snake because of the unspeakable things done to others

Even after her parents divorced as promised, and her father passed away, the old man never relaxed his expectations of her for these reasons

As the smile at the corners of her lips faded slightly, she raised her wrist to check the time and muttered, "I could tell how shocked you were from the expression on your face last night, as if your eyes were about to pop out."

She stared blankly at her phone for a long time, until the warmth of the sunlight made her eyelids feel hot. Only then did she come to her senses, downed the milk in one gulp, changed her shoes, and prepared to go out

It is delightful to see Zhen Zhen, a precociously mature child who is extremely averse to school, actively and punctually attending school every day to play with her; she is even willing to share her most beloved chocolates with her; during her most fervent moments, she would insist on celebrating her birthday every day, just to have a reason to invite her over to play at home

Ying Rongzheng was particularly pleased by her few words, laughing heartily and saying, "The girls of the Ying family should possess such spirit"

Ah ... ...

Noticing the silence on the other end, I lowered my head as expected and took a sip of milk, smiling as I asked, "Did this scare you?"

However, back in the day, Dr. Wen was still a student of the old master ... Ying, as expected, was merely a fresh graduate striving for his ideal university ...

Only Zhen Zhen herself knows about the little tricks and the matchmaking intentions of a young girl.

After pondering for a while as expected, he asked with some hesitation: "Grandfather, could it be that you have a friend who opened a hot spring resort and wants you to support it..."

Waking up early for morning exercises, tending to flowers, watering them, basking in the sun, and taking the birds for a stroll. I also enjoy spending a few hours in the kitchen preparing several dishes and simmering a pot of soup

Whether it is academic performance or physical fitness

Suddenly realizing the long-kept secrets of Comrade Zhen Zhen, she had a series of nightmares throughout the night

After hanging up the phone

Unexpectedly, I glanced at the old man as if to say: "Hot spring?"

She blinked as expected and let out a soft hum: "I fear it may not be to your liking, as far as I know, Dr. Wen spends most of his time sleeping in the hospital"

As the conversation came to a close, it seemed that something was recalled, and the old gentleman's expression became serious: "Didn’t you mention wanting to soak in a hot spring recently? Since you haven’t started your job yet, accompany this old man to enjoy a soak. Once you get busy, there won’t be any time for it."

Not hearing her speak as expected, Ying Rongzheng turned to glance at her and casually asked, "What are your plans after returning?"

During her internship at Hospital A, she was so busy that even her breaks were a matter of seizing every second, leaving no time for physical exercise

Whenever a holiday arrives, my roommates in the dormitory shout about wanting to go back and sleep soundly, while I can only sigh in envy as usual

As agreed, Ying Ruoyue was accompanying the old gentleman in trimming his small garden. She glanced at the elderly man, who was humming a tune and appeared to be in very good spirits, while she took off her gloves, which were stained with mud, and answered the phone.

In an instant, it was as if she had taken a sip of lemon juice, causing her teeth to tremble from the sourness

The family has always been small in number, a situation that has persisted since the ancestors.

This level of confidence is certainly present

Originally, Ru Yue had an older brother, but unfortunately, he could not be saved due to poor health when he was seven years old. When Ru Yue later came along, the old gentleman's affection for her was never indulgent; he had strict expectations of her from a young age

After the old gentleman's retirement, life has become exceedingly leisurely

One should quietly drink water as promised, without uttering a word

In summary, living life swiftly resembles those prominent gentlemen of the Republic of China in Yanjing, as if framed in a picture, orderly and well-organized

The old gentleman cast her a disapproving glance, and that look made her unconsciously grip the water bottle in her hand tighter

After a moment of contemplation, I replied: "I have submitted my resume to the S University Affiliated Hospital, and I should receive news about the interview during the workdays next week"

After his retirement, Ying Rongzheng has maintained the habit of morning exercises. Once he is at home, the matter of having a training partner is never up for discussion

After a pause, she lowered her head and shook the teacup in her hand: "It is still early, you can still catch some more sleep. I will finish my milk, and later I have to accompany grandpa for morning exercises."

If you have arranged to meet a friend, it may be an invitation to your home to enjoy tea and play chess; or perhaps it is a visit to a teahouse or club to listen to some music and savor the passage of time

Zhen Zhen is a senior member of the beauty association. According to Zhen's mother, the reason she will become good friends with Ying Ru is that Ying Ru is good-looking.

Although this dark history is no longer verifiable, based on Zhen Zhen's understanding of herself over the years, the authenticity is... extremely high

The venerable elder's deep and resonant voice struck like a heavy hammer, precisely hitting the most tender spot of the ribcage.

What one fears is indeed what comes to pass