Zhang Yang arranging for Mi Xue to come to Jinghe Hospital was entirely intended to signal to everyone that he was a married man, but Zhang Yang’s kind intentions were destined to be misunderstood by certain individuals.

Liu Qianqian had completely lost the motivation to work all morning, not even offering a pleasant expression to the very patients she was supposed to be caring for, her face perpetually tight with tension.

On one occasion, she nearly administered the wrong medication to a patient, a mistake thankfully caught in time by the accompanying doctor, preventing a serious incident.

Fortunately, the supervising doctor did not overly reprimand Liu Qianqian; he simply instructed her to go home and rest. Afterward, he even specifically spoke to the head nurse on Qianqian’s behalf, suggesting she be given a half-day off to recuperate.

The head nurse, a middle-aged woman of some years, had never been fond of young women like Qianqian who favored heavy makeup, but she had noticed that Liu Qianqian was genuinely off her game this morning and ultimately did allow her to head home.

Liu Qianqian changed out of her scrubs, slipped into a new long dress she had recently bought, and walked out of the doors of Jinghe Hospital, clutching her handbag.

“Qianqian!”

Just as Liu Qianqian stepped beyond the main entrance of Jinghe Hospital, someone suddenly called out to her from behind.

Liu Qianqian listlessly turned her head, only to find that the person calling her was a thin, disheveled young man. Her already low spirits plummeted further.

She knew this man; he was an upperclassman from her days back in nursing school, named Su Qifeng. During their time at school, he had pursued her relentlessly, and they had even dated for a short period.

However, Liu Qianqian eventually ended things because she simply could not tolerate Su Qifeng’s constant obsession with the internet, dedicating massive chunks of his time to his computer. Even after graduating, he hadn't sought employment but instead pestered his family until they bought him a desktop, spending every day playing games at home. Thus, Liu Qianqian had initiated the breakup.

Su Qifeng had agreed to the separation back then, but he truly adored Liu Qianqian. Consequently, for all these years, he never gave up pursuing her, hoping she would take him back one day.

Luckily, since their breakup, Liu Qianqian had never found a serious boyfriend, which kept Su Qifeng perpetually confident. He made sure to check in on her often, showering her with meticulous care and concern.

Liu Qianqian never entirely rejected Su Qifeng’s attentiveness. Whenever she was in a bad mood or feeling lonely, he was always immediately available at her beck and call. In later times, a man like Su Qifeng would have a very precise label, but in this era, the term bèitāi (spare tire/backup option) had not yet become popular.

Today, Liu Qianqian was genuinely miserable. She had finally taken a liking to a man—young, handsome, and wealthy—but this very man was tangled up with that female nurse, Xiao Xiao, whom she despised the most. Liu Qianqian was currently furious enough to burst a lung.

“Qianqian, I called you, why are you ignoring me!”

Su Qifeng hurried over to Liu Qianqian’s side, carrying a large shopping bag. He looked at her happily, grinning broadly. “I was actually planning to come to the hospital to find you, but as I walked up to the entrance, I saw a silhouette that looked exactly like you, so I called out. Turns out, it really was you!”

“Don’t bother me!”

Liu Qianqian was preoccupied with thoughts of Zhang Yang and had no patience for Su Qifeng. She snapped back irritably.

Su Qifeng didn’t take offense, cheerfully remarking, “What’s wrong? Who made you unhappy today!”

“What business is it of yours! Leave me alone!” Liu Qianqian shot Su Qifeng a fierce glare and turned to leave.

“Hey, don’t go!”

Seeing Liu Qianqian pivot to walk away, Su Qifeng panicked and immediately grabbed her arm.

“What are you doing, let go!”

Having been stopped by Su Qifeng, Liu Qianqian immediately shouted, her outburst instantly drawing the attention of several people nearby.

“Hey, Qianqian, calm down!”

Su Qifeng saw how agitated she was and knew she was truly upset. He quickly released her, picked up the bag he was holding, and presented it to her. “I came to bring you a gift. Take a look and see if it suits your taste!”

“What gift?”

Only upon hearing the word ‘gift’ did Liu Qianqian’s ashen expression begin to soften. She glanced down at the bag Su Qifeng was holding, which contained several boxes of varying sizes.

Seeing her mood lift, Su Qifeng felt a surge of delight. He shoved the bag into Liu Qianqian’s hands, reached up to smooth his messy hair, deliberately struck a handsome pose, and stared at her with expectant eyes.

“What is this…” Liu Qianqian took the bag and opened it, finally seeing the outer packaging of the boxes inside.

“This is… Dior, Christian Dior!”

Liu Qianqian’s eyes immediately widened, and she gasped in disbelief. This was high-end, world-famous cosmetic brand. She recalled seeing it once while shopping; even the most basic set cost several hundred yuan, and anything slightly better easily exceeded a thousand. It was an incredibly luxurious brand.

“How could you afford such expensive cosmetics for me!” Liu Qianqian looked up at Su Qifeng, asking in astonishment. The bag contained a complete set: makeup, skincare, and perfume. Even if she totaled up the cheapest items, this entire bag had to be worth nearly ten thousand yuan, right?

“Haha, you like it!”

Su Qifeng didn't answer immediately but instead preened with smug satisfaction. “I knew you would definitely like it.”

While the Dior set certainly shocked Liu Qianqian, it didn't exactly bring her joy. She knew Su Qifeng’s family background—just an ordinary working-class household. His parents had exhausted all their savings to buy him that computer. Where did he get the money for such lavish gifts?

“Where did you get this? You didn't steal it, did you!”

Liu Qianqian frowned deeply, asking with worry.

“Don’t worry!”

Hearing Liu Qianqian’s worried tone softened Su Qifeng’s heart, and his voice immediately grew much gentler.

“Qianqian, you used to complain that I was too much of a gamer, incapable, and couldn't make money. But things are different now. I’m earning money, and I’ve genuinely struck it rich!” Su Qifeng lifted his head, puffed out his chest, and declared to Liu Qianqian with immense bravado.

“If you don’t tell me what’s going on right now, I’m leaving.”

Liu Qianqian frowned, making a motion as if to return the bag to Su Qifeng.

“No, no, I’ll tell you,” Su Qifeng quickly conceded when he saw she was serious this time. He glanced around, pointed toward a nearby coffee shop, and said, “Let’s go talk at that café over there.”

Liu Qianqian was stunned by Su Qifeng once again. In her memory, he was just a guy who stayed home playing computer games all day. When had he ever learned to frequent a café?

In the coffee shop, after listening to Su Qifeng’s explanation, Liu Qianqian’s mouth remained agape for a long time, utterly speechless at her astonishment.

“Are you telling me that a piece of software you developed yourself, along with a personal website you built, has attracted the attention of an investment firm, and they are about to inject millions of capital to help you develop and expand it?”

Seeing Liu Qianqian’s expression across the table, Su Qifeng felt an indescribable pride. The emotions that had been suppressed for so long seemed to be sublimating at this moment. In the past, he was merely a good-for-nothing sponging off his parents while playing computer games; but in the future, he was about to become another millionaire in Changjing!

“That’s right. The representative from the investment firm even said this is just the first installment. If the website develops smoothly, they will continue to invest later—and then it won't be a few million, but tens of millions!” Su Qifeng picked up his coffee, took a slow sip, and stated with extreme arrogance.

This time, Liu Qianqian truly believed that Su Qifeng’s luck had finally turned. And that large bag of Dior cosmetics acted as a crucial reassurance, making Liu Qianqian feel completely at ease.

Setting down her coffee, Su Qifeng suddenly looked at Liu Qianqian with deep affection. He fumbled in his trouser pocket for a long moment before pulling out a small box.

“Qianqian…”

Su Qifeng softly called her name as he opened the box. Inside lay a silver bracelet inlaid with diamonds!

Giving a girl a bracelet carries the unspoken promise of marriage; Liu Qianqian understood Su Qifeng’s intentions perfectly.

“Qianqian, let’s get back together. We’ve been apart for so long; I’ve suffered and endured enough. Now, I can give you happiness!”

“Ah!”

Liu Qianqian instantly covered her mouth, unable to utter a word. In that moment, she couldn’t even define her own feelings—but it certainly wasn't heartfelt emotion.

She had long since lost any genuine affection for Su Qifeng, and after working for so long, she had seen through the meaningless theatrics of romance. If Su Qifeng hadn't brought that bag of Dior today, if he hadn't secured that investment, no matter how passionately he confessed, she would never have agreed.

“Qianqian, please say yes. I promise I will love you even more than before!”

Su Qifeng extended one hand and clasped Liu Qianqian’s. His eyes were blazing with ardent love.

With one hand covering her mouth and the other held firmly in Su Qifeng’s grasp, numerous thoughts flashed through Liu Qianqian’s mind!

“I do,” Liu Qianqian finally said, after a long hesitation, releasing her hand from her mouth and placing it in his. Her answer was firm.

“Really!”

Su Qifeng leaped up from his seat in excitement. He stepped over, swept Liu Qianqian off her chair, and hugged her tightly, so overjoyed he could barely speak!

“Put me down, put me down.” After her pleas lasted a good while, Su Qifeng reluctantly set Liu Qianqian back down. It must be said, they had attracted the attention of most patrons in the café.

“Qifeng, didn't you ask me why I was in such a bad mood today?” Liu Qianqian lowered her head and spoke softly once Su Qifeng had quieted down.

“Ah, right, what happened today? Why did you get off work so early!” Su Qifeng finally remembered the original topic.

“I was bullied by a new intern at our hospital!”