“She’s my patient. I’m not going to make a move on a patient.”
Zheng Dingding was prescribed an infrared treatment once a week by the dermatologist.
“To think that there are so few people with scarring tendencies in the world and I’m one of those ‘lucky’ people… Ei, there’s nothing I can do about it anyway, I’ll just accept my fate.” Zheng Dingding wrote her frustrations in her blog.
That day, after her treatment at the hospital, Zheng Dingding walked downstairs and was passing the corridor of the emergency room when she heard a commotion.
Female screams rang like sharp glass across her eardrums.
Zheng Dingding was shocked and turned around to see a young man in the emergency room holding a knife against a female doctor in a white coat. An injured old lady was half-squatting by his side.
Surrounded by the chaos, doctors, nurses and patients jumped into Zheng Dingding’s line of sight. She was shocked when the shadow of a long white robe rushed in. Within less than twenty seconds, the knife in the hands of the troublemaker was smoothly confiscated and thrown aside. The figure skillfully clamped the arm of the opponent, who then crashed into him. Grabbing the back of the troublemaker, he gave the other party a shoulder drop.
A group of people suddenly arrived. The late security guards ran in and apprehended the criminal, reporting him to the police.
Zheng Dingding saw the identity of the white-robed figure through the gap - it was Ning Weijin.
The female doctor who was held hostage by the troublemaker was Shu Yiran, the attending doctor of the emergency room.
Ning Weijin was scratched by the blade in the process of taking the knife. Shu Yiran personally helped stop the bleeding, clean up and disinfect the wound.
The onlookers dispersed, still talking amongst each other in the corridors.
What Zheng Dingding roughly heard was, the instigator was a young man surnamed Xu who was less than 20 years old. He hit a 70-year-old woman by bicycle, causing the old lady to break her wrist and get hospitalized. Her family asked Xu for a deposit of 1000RMB, however, Xu had only 100RMB on him. The family wanted to confiscate his identity card, forcing him to take out a fruit knife from his bag and attempt to stab the old lady’s family. He failed to inflict a serious wound and as the two parties were arguing, Xu rushed into the doctor’s office and held the only female doctor Shu Yiran in anger.
Fortunately, Ning Weijin was in the ER consulting a new patient. He saw the scene unfold and immediately acted. He took the knife from Xu’s hands and apprehended him with bare hands, successfully saving the damsel in distress.
Soon, the police came and arrested Xu.
Shu Yiran helped Ning Weijin deal with the wound and said a few words afterwards. Ning Weijin waved his hand and said no need, and walked straight out.
“Professor Ning.”
Ning Weijin stopped in his tracks and turned around. He saw Zheng Dingding standing at the door to the corridor. His gaze was probing.
“I saw everything just now.” Zheng Dingding smiled and said sincerely, “You are very brave.”
Ning Weijin gathered his eyes, his tone normal, “Really?”
“Yeah, really.” Zheng Dingding nodded slightly, “I regret that I was too absorbed and forgot to record your knight in shining armor moment.”
At least after witnessing the scene,her impression of Professor Ning changed. He wasn’t indifferent, rather he’s upright, brave and very decisive.
Ning Weijin looked at Zheng Dingding, not sure if Zheng Dingding was misunderstanding something. He seemed to sneer slightly, as if he disagreed. Someone in the distance called his name. He turned his body and went back to work.
Zheng Dingding remained in her position, recalling the scene just now, and came to a conclusion: every person has many faces, for example, Professor Ning; he’s cold and proud on the surface but was actually warm-hearted.
……
At night, when Zheng Dingding went on QQ, Ning Weixuan took the initiative to chat with her again.
It means jade, not circle (NWX): I’m so tired. I was just helping my brother wash his hair.
Flowing water tinkles (ZDD): ?
It means jade, not circle: He was injured while playing hero at the hospital today, and the wound on his hand mustn’t get wet. He commanded me to do this, do that, and he led me around in circles. *angry emoji*
Flowing water tinkles: Is the injury serious?
It means jade, not circle: Fortunately, the wound is shallow. It’s not that serious.
Flowing water tinkles: Don’t let him touch water. Apply ointment on time.
It means jade, not circle: Hahaha, he’s a doctor, he knows better than anyone else. Ei? It seems you’ve started to care about him?
Flowing water tinkles: …….
After the chat ended, Ning Weixuan went downstairs to the kitchen to make some hot chocolate. She saw Ning Weijin sitting on the sofa in the living room, holding the cotton swab in his right hand to disinfect the wound on the back of his left hand. Soft white bandage was placed on the coffee table, and it was stained with blood.
“I’ll help you.” Ning Weixuan rushed over, sitting down beside him.
“Thank you.” Ning Weijin said, “I can do it myself, no need for your clumsiness.”
Ning Weixuan tutted and immediately said, “Oh, right, I just told Zheng Dingding about your incident, she specifically said for you to treat the injury well. She sounded particularly concerned.”
“So?” Ning Weijin put down the cotton swab, took out a new gauze and applied it to the wound. He then wrapped a bandage around his left hand, not even once lifting his eyes.
“What do you mean, “So?”” Ning Weixuan pulled at his sleeves, “Brother, tell me the truth, do you have feelings for Zheng Dingding?”
“What are feelings?” NIing Weijin was bandaging his wound, looping around the back of his hand, his tone neither light nor heavy.
“Give me a break! You know what I’m talking about, Hurry, tell me, do you feel anything towards Zheng Dingding?” Ning Weixuan was eager to enlighten him, “In particular, when you examine her, do you feel something unusual when you touch her, you know, …”
She hadn’t finished speaking when Ning Weijin raised his arm and smacked her on the head.
“Why are you hitting me! It hurts!” Ning Weixuan wailed.
“I’ll say this one more time. Don’t even think about it.”
“......” Ning Weixuan rubbed her head, muttering, “If you have no feelings for her, would you deny it like this? I think Dingding fits your requirements. She’s sincere, friendly, beautiful and talented. It’s just that you’re four years older. No one else is more suitable.”
Ning Weijin’s slender hand reached for the cigarette case on the coffee table, shook it, and said carelessly, “She’s my patient. I’m not going to make a move on a patient.”
“My god, you’re so old-fashioned.” Ning Weixuan was surprised, “What does being a patient matter? Didn’t you just give her surgery? Is there any rule that says a doctor can’t fall in love with his patient? If because of this reason alone, you let someone who’s very suitable for you, someone who you actually have feelings for, too, slip, is that worth it?”
Ning Weijin had taken out a long cigarette and was looking for a lighter. Ning Weixuan was quick to take his cigarette, “No smoking. Did you forget you’re hurt?”
Ning Weijin took the cigarette case, knocked her head again lightly, “Mind your own business. Don’t worry about me too much.”
“With your low EQ, even if you give it your all when you’re pursuing her, you won’t necessarily succeed.” Ning Weixuan silently ridiculed.
…….
Over the weekend, Zheng Dingding accompanied Xiao Qiong to buy clothes, and the two were resting at a nearby cafe. Zheng Dingding told her about her unfortunate incident: only one in a thousand people have scarring tendencies. As luck would have it, she was that one.
“How about you get a sputum operation?” Xiao Qiong suggested, “After all, scarring in that place is quite undesirable.”
“I would rather get a scar than do another operation. What if the surgery leads to another disease?” Zheng Dingding refused. “I don’t want to experience that all over again.”
“Okay, okay, up to you.” Xiao Qiong raised an eyebrow, “As long as your future husband doesn’t mind.”
Zheng Dingding took a sip of tea, said to Xiao Qiong, “By the way, when I went to the hospital the other day, I saw Professor Ning be a good knight saving the damsel in distress.”
“Professor Ning? The one who operated on you, Professor Ning?” Xiao Qiong was curious, “Who did he save?”
Zheng Dingding recalled the situation that day to Xiao Qiong. After listening, Xiao Qiong said, “I didn’t expect the cold-faced professor to have such a strong sense of justice. But then, going back to the topic at hand, dearie, don’t you two have too much fate together?”
“What?”
“Didn’t you tell me, his sister is a customer of your online store. You guys met again coincidentally at a bookstore; last time the person he went on a blind date with just so happens to be your colleague in the same department. It happened one after another… how can he be everywhere?”
Zheng Dingding suddenly felt that Xiao Qiong wasn’t wrong, after she got that tumour, her life has intersected so much with Professor Ning.
“Do you like him?” Xiao Qiong asked coldly.
“How can that be?” Zheng Dingding didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Xiao Qiong reached out a hand to twist Zheng Dingding’s nose, “If you lie, your nose will grow longer and longer~”
“I’m not lying.” Zheng Dingding corrected, “He’s a very good doctor, his personality is good too, but how can I have feelings towards him? We don’t belong in the same world at all.”
“How can you say that?”
“He’s very.......” Zheng Dingding thought for a moment, “How do you say? He gives off a feeling like he’s sacred and inviolable. I feel awkward just thinking about it.”
“Because he’s a doctor?”
“Not only because of the nature of his job, but also his own temperament and overall aura.”
Xiao Qiong gave a long sigh, “Be honest, in this lifetime, you won’t even consider someone else other than that heartless, ruthless Senior Chen, will you?”
At the mention of Chen Xun, Zheng Dingding thoughtfully, slowly said, “He’s not a heartless, ruthless man. He just doesn’t like me.”
“If he doesn’t like you, then why won’t he completely reject you? During the three years he was broken up with Wen Zixin, you’ve always been by his side. He’s so smart, how can he not see how you feel towards him?” Xiao Qiong’s words were sarcastic, “Honey, don’t lie to yourself. He didn’t take action, didn’t refuse, didn’t give his word. He maintained a relationship with you that was in between platonic and romantic, enjoying your existence, your love for granted. He didn’t have to do anything at all; how calculative is that? In the end, he’s wasting your time. He’s essentially a selfish male animal.”
Xiao Qiong had repeatedly reminded Zheng Dingding of this matter before, but this is the first time she’s been so straightforward in expressing it.
A young, beautiful girl like Zheng Dingding was stuck to Chen Xun’s side and he didn’t publicly announce that she was his girlfriend, either. After a long time, Xiao Qiong felt that his character was quite questionable.
Zheng Dingding was silent. This time, she didn’t defend Chen Xun.
Xiao Qiong said no more and looked down at the waffles. The two were silent for a long time until Xiao Qiong’s phone rang. She picked up the phone and said a few words immediately, “I’ll come back! Don’t cry!”
Hanging up the phone, Xiao Qiong explained while taking her bag and leaving her seat, “I have to go home immediately. My father and mother quarreled again, my mother’s kitchen knife smashed on my dad’s feet. A third of his toes was cut. There’s blood everywhere.”
“Oh my, is everything okay? I’ll accompany you back.” Zheng Dingding heard a third of his toes and immediately felt fear running through her.
“You can’t go, my parents are very conscious of their reputation. Their image is more important than anything else. Any conflict within the family can only be resolved behind closed doors. I’m going home first, I’ll contact you later.” Xiao Qiong rushed out of the coffee shop.
Zheng Dingding sat alone in the coffee shop for more than an hour. When she went out, it was drizzling outside.
As she opened her umbrella, she saw the elegant and pleasant restaurant “Elizabeth” across the road, and could not help but think of something.
But it was such a coincidence, the next second, the waiter opened the door, Ning Weijin walked out together with a gorgeous girl.
Ning Weijin took out the electronic key and pointed it at his own car. The girl rushed forward and tried to pull his hand. He looked at her sideways and lifted his arm in a quiet manner, maintaining a distance and saying a few words to her.
Zheng Dingding saw that Ning Weijin got into the car alone. The girl stood in place and watched his car leave. Her whole figure appeared lonely and pitiful in the rain.
Zheng Dingding’s current thought was that Professor Ning’s blind date has failed yet again. It seems that he thought the other party wasn’t good and ruthlessly rejected her.
The girl stayed in the rain for a while, stomped her feet and turned and ran back to the restaurant.
Zheng Dingding stood at the intersection and tried to hail a taxi. Ten minutes had passed, and she still couldn’t grab one.
When she started getting annoyed, a familiar car slowly came up from behind and stopped in front of her.
It turned out to be Ning Weijin’s car.
Zheng Dingding looked at Ning Weijin who was in the driver’s seat in surprise. At the same time, Ning Weijin rolled down his windows, a pair of sharp, clear eyes caught hers. His tone was stable, “You can’t grab a taxi?”
Zheng Dingding nodded, “You?” What are you going to do?
“If you don’t mind, I can send you.”
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