Chapter 473: Chapter 473: An hour of my time is equivalent to your monthly salary, you know?
After leaving the operating room, Chen Cang suddenly shivered.
It was a bit chilly.
Looking at the fallen leaves on the ground, Chen Cang realized that autumn had been here for so long!
At that moment, Chen Cang suddenly thought of Qin Xiaotian.
But at this hour, she must be asleep, right?
Thinking about this, Chen Cang couldnât help but smile.
The feeling of having someone in his heart was still very satisfying.
Just as he took out his phone, he immediately saw several missed calls and text messages.
All from Qin Yue, talking to herself:
11:10 PM: âWhere the hell are you, youâre not coming back, Iâm not letting you in the house!â
11:20 PM: âOkay, I forgive you, but youâve got to come home early from now onâ¦â
11:30 PM: âCang Er, I miss you!â
11:40 PM: âWhat am I supposed to do if I canât sleep because you didnât tell me goodnightâ¦â
12:15 AM: âHoney, are you in surgery again? Sigh⦠Missing you for the 111th time!â
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âMissing you for the 171st timeâ¦â
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A series of messages made Chen Cangâs nose tingle, it was the flavor of happiness, sour and astringent.
The feeling of being missed was truly wonderful!
Chen Cang looked at the string of messages, feeling warmth in his heart; this silly girl, it was almost 2 AM and she still wasnât asleep.
The most recent message was from ten minutes earlier: âCan you not work so hard in the future, please? Iâm really worried about you.â
Chen Cang couldnât help but smile and sent a smiley face: âSilly girl, go to sleep earlier, donât wait up for me.â
No sooner had the message gone through than he got an instant reply: âBut⦠I just want to be with you.â
After saying that, Qin Yue suddenly added, âHubby, how about I become your assistant in the future? Take me with you for surgeries, and Iâll be your scrub nurse, okay? That way I can always be with you!â
Seeing this message, Chen Cang couldnât help but freeze.
Is this the life he wanted?
What romance is there to speak of in an operating room?
Bloody romance?
With this thought, Chen Cang couldnât help but shake his head.
This girl was even tougher than he was when it came to pushing herself!
Recalling the scenes of them exhausted in the operating room, leaning against the wall, asleep, Chen Cang felt a pang of heartache.
Is it great?
It is great!
But what good is greatness?
He too was mortal and wanted a stable home. Could a home still be called a home if both of them worked in clinical practice?
The hospital was full of such examples, where children barely saw their parents, who were too busy to take care of them, leaving it to grandparents to look after them. This was not right.
Chen Cang was also selfish; he couldnât have both spouses just serving the people.
He had to think about his family too.
Although Qin Yueâs words moved Chen Cang deeply, one of them had to take care of the home more.
Chen Cang still thought it would be better for Qin Yue to pursue a doctorate; after graduation, she could do research or go into administration, or even become a university professor to have a somewhat easier life.
Respectful work, and a nice environment.
In the increasingly tense medical environment, being a doctor carried risks.
Chen Cang suddenly remembered a short video he had watched recently, in which a wife accompanied her husband carrying cement. The wife smiled tenderly at her husband, who turned his face away and couldnât help but wipe his tears.
What man doesnât wish for his wife to live comfortably and easily?
Chen Cang smiled and said, âGo ahead and get a Ph.D. properly, and we will talk about it later.â
After chatting for a few more sentences, Chen Cang coaxed Qin Yue to sleep.
When he came out, Chen Cang found that Meng Xi was already ahead of him.
âWhat are you standing there grinning about like a fool? Itâs spooky in the middle of the night!â Meng Xi laughed.
Chen Cang scoffed, âThis is love, do you understand?â
Upon hearing this, Meng Xi couldnât help but burst into laughter. It was a good thing it was the middle of the night and no one was around, or she would definitely be mistaken for a drunken lunatic!
âPlease, when I was dating, you were still playing in the mud,â she retorted.
Chen Cang, wearing a form-fitting black sweater on top and tight jeans below, really had a sort of European and American vibe.
But thatâs not the point!
Chen Cang looked up at Meng Youliao and nodded, âI see it now!â
Seeing this, Meng Xi immediately became infuriated, âYouâve got some nerve, Chen Cang, daring to joke about your teacher. Do you still want to graduate or not!â
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Later, Meng Xi went to the parking lot, while Chen Cang walked home.
Since it wasnât far, a ten-minute walk seemed quite appropriate.
At this time, the streets were completely empty.
Walking along the familiar path, surrounded by familiar skyscrapers, Chen Cangâs feelings now were completely different from before.
There was something more in his heart.
And something less as well.
After returning home, Chen Cang washed up and went to bed.
He turned on the virtual screen and looked at the rewards from tonight.
[Ding! Instance mission completed, generous rewards obtained: 1. Power Potion x5; 2. A purple Skill Book; 3. Level +1;]
Chen Cangâs curiosity was piqued by the Power Potion.
[Power Potion: Upon choosing to use it, it temporarily unleashes +10 strength for a short duration. As a potion to stimulate potential, the user will feel weakened an hour after use.]
Chen Cang was momentarily stunned.
Perhaps itâs better not to use it.
What do I need such great strength for?
If I accidentally hurt someone too badly, would that be considered excessive self-defense?
After all, in an era where a slap could cost 5000, who would dare to strike lightly?
Unless you have a mine at home, or connections in high placesâ¦
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The next morning, as usual, Chen Cang arrived early at the Provincial Second Hospital.
Even during the morning rush, there were still many people. Chen Cangâs early arrival clearly helped.
Last night was Shi Naâs night shift, and this morning a patient had fainted upon waking up in the observation room.
Chen Cang went in to help, and Shi Na quickly said, âXiao Chen, the patient is okay. Go help with the other patients outside.â
Chen Cang nodded, âOkay, Teacher Shi.â
In the morning, people were generally more irritable, about to rush off to work, and very hurried.
Everyoneâs time was precious, so long waits could easily lead to disputes.
As Chen Cang just stepped out of the observation room, he saw a commotion at the triage desk!
A man was pointing at the nurse inside the counter and cursing loudly!
Chen Cangâs face changed at the sight, and he quickly walked over.
He saw Xiao Lin standing at the registration and triage desk, while a man in a suit and carrying a briefcase was pointing at her and berating her loudly!
âDo you know how valuable my time is?â
âAn hour of my time is worth your monthâs salary, do you understand?â
âHurry up and arrange it, or Iâll call your hospitalâs dean!â
Xiao Lin was a bit red in the face. Unlike Lele, who came from the countryside and was rather introverted, she was down-to-earth, never one to squabble or compete.
Seeing the influx of patients in the morning, she had taken the initiative to help at the triage desk, only to encounter an unreasonable patient.
Xiao Lin was getting upset from the manâs scolding, âThis is a hospital. Please respect the hospitalâs order. Everyone is waiting in line.â
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ps: Sorry, the third chapter isnât finished yet. Just two chapters for now.
Thank you to âAzalea Language Mistâ and âInk Sorrow Stillâ for their generous rewards. Iâll strive to write more tomorrow.