Editor:Â Nyoi-Bo Studio
After Wen Chi left, Gu Huanhuan sat on the sofa, pouting as she looked at her foot. It was swollen and red, resembling a braised pigâs trotter. She couldnât help but feel a bit down; it seemed like luck wasnât on her side lately.
Thankfully, it wasnât a serious injury. If sheâd been bedridden, it would have been a disaster.
As Gu Huanhuan was lost in thought, someone entered the roomâa graceful woman in a white coat, carrying a cup of aromatic hot coffee. The woman scrutinized Gu Huanhuan, who was sitting on the sofa.
Her delicate face was adorned with small, exquisite features and fair skin. Most notably, she exuded a youthful vibrance.
âWho are you? What are you doing here? Donât you know this is Dr. Wenâs private lounge?â the woman asked, placing the coffee cup on the table and frowning.
Gu Huanhuan glanced at the name badge on the womanâs coat. It turned out she was Wen Chiâs colleague from the same department, named Yu Li.
âIâm⦠a friend of Dr. Wenâs,â Gu Huanhuan responded calmly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âA friend?â Yu Liâs lips curled slightly, a glint of curiosity in her eyes.
Apart from the âgirlfriendâ Wen Chi had mentioned before, Yu Li had never seen any female friends come to visit him.
âYes, a friend. Why? Canât he have friends?â Gu Huanhuan said with a smile.
Yu Liâs expression darkened, but she spoke up, âDr. Wen doesnât like people being in his private lounge.â
Last time, when she had something to discuss with him, he had been visibly displeased, instructing her to visit him in the clinic instead of his lounge. She figured he was quite particular about his privacy and thereafter only visited him in the clinic, seldom coming to the lounge.
Seeing a woman here now, she felt compelled to issue a friendly warning.
âDo you like Dr. Wen?â Gu Huanhuan suddenly asked.
âWhat are you talking about?â Yu Li retorted, clearly flustered and embarrassed, as if Gu Huanhuan had hit a nerve.
âFeeling guilty, arenât you? Looks like you do like him.â Women understood women best. Although Gu Huanhuan had never been in a relationship, she could tell from a womanâs intuition. When someone likes another person, they often have a strong sense of possession and donât tolerate others encroaching on their territory.
Moreover, Yu Liâs slightly bitter tone was almost dripping with jealousy.
âSo what? An outstanding man naturally attracts outstanding women,â Yu Li said proudly, puffing out her chest and looking down at Gu Huanhuan with a haughty gaze.
Yu Li figured that Gu Huanhuan probably wasnât Wen Chiâs girlfriend. After all, she didnât seem nervous at all, despite another woman eyeing her man. Normally, wouldnât a woman be anxious in such a situation?
Gu Huanhuan pretended to understand and nodded, âYes, indeed. You are an outstanding woman, and itâs only fitting for you to be with an outstanding man.â
âYouâ¦â
Yu Li was rendered speechless. She could hear the hidden sarcasm in Gu Huanhuanâs voice but couldnât find a way to refute it. Her meticulously made-up face twisted slightly in frustration.
This woman was really annoying, and a bit naive. No, she didnât know her place.
âDr. Yu, right? If you need to see him, letâs wait together,â Gu Huanhuan said, unable to tolerate Yu Liâs superior attitude any longer. Her words had a hint of sharpness, but she thought, what if Yu Li had an urgent matter with Wen Chi? If she drove her away out of spite, she would feel guilty. After all, Wen Chi had been her benefactor.
It seemed Yu Li didnât appreciate the gesture. She shot Gu Huanhuan a fierce glare before turning and walking out.
Gu Huanhuan was left a bit dumbfounded by the proud woman.
She had probably offended her, but since they had no prior connection, it shouldnât matter.
But sh*t would always happen.