Chapter 382 Xiao Xiao’s Struggle

Chapter 382: Xiao Xiao's Challenge

Seeing the grinning face of the other person, Ye Xiaoxiao immediately sensed trouble.

This can't be good!

She cautiously asked, "Director Li, did you want to see me?"

Director Li ushered Ye Xiaoxiao outside the room. "Dr. Ye, our hospital has admitted another patient with early-stage gastric cancer. Would you be willing to lead the surgery again?"

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, "But I’m not a doctor at your hospital."

Director Li said earnestly, "We can offer you a special contract. Pay and perks are flexible—I’m sure the director will agree."

Ye Xiaoxiao shook her head. "It’s not about the compensation."

The issue was she just didn’t have the bandwidth.

"Did you go over my surgical technique from last time? Any thoughts?"

Director Li nodded. Of course they had.

They had pored over Ye Xiaoxiao's surgical techniques afterward, but the hospital didn’t have enough reference material and no complete recordings to study.

Even he and Director Jiang couldn’t be sure the surgery would succeed.

Gritting his teeth, Director Li spelled out their struggles.

Ye Xiaoxiao understood. "Let’s take a look at the patient’s examination results first."

Hearing this, Director Li was thrilled.

Many were unwilling to share their experience and techniques, so if Ye Xiaoxiao had refused, he would have understood.

But her selfless attitude really impressed him.

Ye Xiaoxiao, Director Li, and Director Jiang worked out a surgical plan together.

This patient’s condition was a bit less serious than Zhang Runxin’s.

And it was precisely Zhang Runxin’s successful case that gave Director Li more confidence in formulating the surgical approach.

Ye Xiaoxiao volunteered, "If you’re confident, you can be the lead surgeon, and I’ll assist."

Her words excited Director Li, though he felt a little embarrassed.

"It’s not that we don’t want to, but there are still some techniques we haven’t quite gotten down."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

In the end, Ye Xiaoxiao agreed to take the lead on the surgery, though she declined the special contract.

She considered this more of a loan.

"Will I need to sign any agreements this time?"

Director Li quickly responded, "No, no. If anything unexpected happens, the hospital will take care of it."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded.

"I need to review the patient's follow-up exam results again."

Though the medical records here were thorough, Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to verify and fully assess the patient's condition to ensure the surgery would go perfectly.

Director Li was very cooperative. "Of course, I’ll go talk with the patient’s family and make sure everything’s perfect."

When she left First Hospital, besides getting ready to operate again, Ye Xiaoxiao had another idea.

Maybe she could give a lecture or write a paper—a small way to contribute to domestic medical progress. That shouldn’t be an issue.

Ye Xiaoxiao got right to work. Once home, she immediately took out a notebook and began drafting her paper.

She became so absorbed that she stayed up late the first night, finishing her paper outline by midnight.

As a result, the next morning, she slept in big time.

She didn’t even go to Rende Pharmacy, heading straight to First Hospital instead.

...

He Jingxuan had been getting cozy with Di Yu these past few days.

Originally, she hadn’t been in such a rush, but after learning Song Yushu married another woman right after their breakup, she was seething with jealousy.

Like Song Yushu was such a prize!

She’d find a better man.

With this mindset, He Jingxuan started making moves on Di Yu.

Di Yu played along like a willing catch.

Their back-and-forth led to a drunken night where He Jingxuan landed in bed with him.

She had no memory of what happened, but waking up naked in Di Yu’s bed in this relatively conservative era was a full-blown scandal.

Her first thought was to bolt, but the moment she moved, Di Yu woke up.

"You!"

Di Yu seemed just as confused.

"About last night..." He Jingxuan met his gaze awkwardly.

Di Yu shook his head. "Look, we were both wasted. I didn’t know where you lived, so I figured we’d crash somewhere. But when I got you to the room..."

He Jingxuan paled.

She wasn’t sure if Di Yu could tell she wasn’t a virgin.

As she hesitated, Di Yu suddenly said, "Well, it happened, Comrade He. I’ll do the right thing. Will you marry me?"

He Jingxuan: "I... I will."

Then she remembered why she’d been drinking.

That bastard Song Yushu had married someone else.

He hadn’t even sent her an invitation—she’d found out through the grapevine.

Here's the edited translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

If others can get married, why can't I?

"I... I've already been with you. Is that the only reason you're marrying me?"

He Jingxuan raised her head with a pitiful expression.

Di Yu met her gaze with affection, "Of course not. In fact, the first time I saw you, I felt you were my ideal type. Why else would I ignore everyone else and only talk to you?"

"And after spending these days together, I've realized we share so many common interests. Today was just the final push—I truly love you."

Di Yu could dish out sweet talk like this without even trying.

But He Jingxuan was deeply satisfied. "Really?"

Di Yu: "Really."

"But my family's nowhere near as well-off as yours."

She had to put on the expected demure act.

Di Yu immediately reassured her, "My parents don't judge people by their bank accounts. As long as I like someone, they'll agree."

"How about coming home with me today to discuss our marriage?"

These days, Di Yu's parents had just one hope—for their son to bring home a girlfriend.

His eccentricities weren't exactly deal-breakers, but the family name still mattered.

As long as Di Yu had a proper wife by his side, his parents would be overjoyed.

He Jingxuan was surprised by how eager Di Yu was. She hesitated, "Isn't this moving too fast?"

Di Yu wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. "Not at all. My parents have been urging me to marry. If I bring you home, they'll probably have us at the courthouse before sundown."

Naturally, He Jingxuan also believed the sooner they registered, the better.

She and Song Yushu had dragged things out too long, and in the end, someone else swooped in.

"I'm not getting any younger. My father also hopes I'll get married soon."

She spoke softly, hinting at Di Yu.

They were completely on the same page—rushing through parental meetings, registering their marriage, and throwing a wedding reception.

He Jingxuan's invitation was sent to the Hao family.

He Qiaoxiang didn't know the truth behind this matter, nor was she familiar with the Di family.

Hearing that He Jingxuan had quickly married into the Di family after breaking up with Song Yushu caught her completely off guard.

"Well... how lucky for her."

Hao Yanyan happened to come downstairs just then. Hearing her mother's words, she thought with a silent scoff. "Mom, weren't you familiar with Di Yu?" she asked.