The next morning when Shen Qiang woke up, Lv Shuyao had already gotten up.

Shen Qiang's white shirt, worn on her, forcefully gave off the feeling of a nightgown, especially when matched with her slender, fair legs, which added a sense of cuteness amidst an inexplicable sexiness.

After a warm greeting, Shen Qiang, who had just gotten out of bed, saw that the room, which had been in a mess last night due to a leak, had already been tidied up by Lv Shuyao, and not just that, she had also cooked porridge.

After breakfast and notifying the landlord to come and fix the house, Shen Qiang went with Lv Shuyao to Bikang.

Only, Shen Qiang went to work, while Lv Shuyao went to complete her resignation formalities.

When they arrived at the Tumor Surgery duty room (2), Xin Xiaoting and Zhang Liwei hadn't yet arrived, but Zhao Hui was already there.

Seeing Shen Qiang, Zhao Hui smiled and said, "Shen Qiang, go and check your locker."

Shen Qiang was startled.

Xin Xiaoting had mentioned the locker a few times before, but Shen Qiang hadn't thought much of it. He hadn't expected that as soon as he started work, Zhao Hui would also mention the locker.

"Is there something wrong with the locker?"

Surprised, Shen Qiang said this as he walked to his locker, where everything appeared to be intact.

Shen Qiang casually slid open the locker door, and a shoebox instantly appeared before his eyes, along with an obviously clothes-packed paper bag that left him stunned.

"I looked it up online last night, a pair of shoes from an internationally renowned luxury brand costs six thousand eight hundred. I didn't expect our department's beauty to be so extravagant!" Zhao Hui said, full of envy.

Shen Qiang was taken aback, "Did Xin Xiaoting buy these for me?"

Hearing this, Zhao Hui was startled, "She didn't tell you?"

Shen Qiang remained silent. But his mind was in turmoil.

Yesterday, Xin Xiaoting had repeatedly brought up the locker several times, but because the charming Lv Shuyao was always with Shen Qiang, he hadn't given it much thought.

Her coquettishness, her enthusiasm, her candidness, had completely captivated Shen Qiang to the point that he hadn't thought too much about it.

"Hurry and see what's in that bag."

Zhao Hui was full of curiosity.

Shen Qiang opened it and took a glance, inside were two shirts, a pair of casual pants, and a belt.

"Wow, all luxury brands, huh? These all together must be more than ten thousand yuan," Zhao Hui exclaimed.

Listening to Zhao Hui's astonishment, Shen Qiang frowned and asked, "When were these put in here?"

Zhao Hui laughed, "Yesterday morning when you weren't here, Xin Xiaoting put these in your locker, splurging on such an expensive gift. I bet our proud department beauty must be in love with you."

Shen Qiang said gravely, "Don't talk nonsense."

Zhao Hui pouted and then laughed, "If Zhang Liwei were here, he would be furious seeing this."

And at that moment, Shen Qiang turned around and spotted Xin Xiaoting standing at the doorway of the duty room, looking tense, as if unsure whether to come in or go out.

When she noticed Shen Qiang watching her, her beautiful eyes seemed a bit panic-stricken.

"Uh... good morning," Xin Xiaoting said nervously.

Zhao Hui laughed with a snort, "You two talk, I'll go out first."

Watching Zhao Hui leave the duty room.

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Thank you for your gift."

Hearing this, a faint blush rose on Xin Xiaoting's cheeks, and then she said nervously, "I'm glad you like it."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "I really like them, but don't buy anymore in the future."

Xin Xiaoting was stunned, watching Shen Qiang calmly change into his white coat with detached ease.

"Why?"

When Shen Qiang heard this, he closed his locker and looked at Xin Xiaoting calmly, saying, "As a man, in my interactions with others, the first thing I have to ensure is my self-esteem, then comes respecting others, and beyond that, I need to remember my responsibilities."

"I'm already with Lv Shuyao, so don't buy me gifts anymore."

Having said that, Shen Qiang took his leave from the duty room.

Watching Shen Qiang's retreating figure, Xin Xiaoting, the department's belle, standing at the door of the duty room, not only wasn't disappointed but her beautiful eyes shone with an unusual light, and a surprised smile blossomed on her tender lips.

"He really didn't lie to me! Lv Shuyao, the outcome between us isn't certain yet!"

...

Time rewinds to fifteen minutes earlier.

When Shen Qiang headed to the tumor surgery department of the hospital for work, Lv Shuyao, who had come to complete her resignation, walked toward the outpatient building.

Just as she arrived at the building, she spotted Xin Xiaoting at first glance.

She was wearing light blue skinny jeans with blue and white sneakers today, making her look exceptionally tall, and her casually tied black hair at the back of her head added a touch of freshness and naturalness to her appearance.

Even as a woman, Lv Shuyao had to admit that Xin Xiaoting was really beautiful.

At the same time, this realization stirred something in Lv Shuyao, prompting her to block Xin Xiaoting's path.

"Is there something you need?" Xin Xiaoting's expression darkened upon seeing Lv Shuyao.

Lv Shuyao smiled slightly and said, "Yes, last night I was with Shen Qiang."

Xin Xiaoting's complexion immediately turned somewhat pale before she moved to walk away.

Unexpectedly, Lv Shuyao stopped her again, speaking softly, "I asked Shen Qiang whether he liked me more or you more. He didn't give me a direct answer, so I think he likes you."

Hearing this, Xin Xiaoting said with an ugly expression and a cold voice, "What do you mean by telling me this?"

Lv Shuyao fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Xin Xiaoting, who was much taller than her, and said softly, "I came to the hospital to go through the resignation process. I will be going abroad to study in three days, so I hope that in my absence, you can be his girlfriend."

Xin Xiaoting was enraged and retorted, "What is this? The charity of the victor? Mockery? Or do you think I, Xin Xiaoting, can't find a boyfriend?"

Lv Shuyao was silent for a moment before saying, "Both of us know very well that Shen Qiang is young, bold, courageous, and has outstanding medical skills. It won't be long before more women discover his excellence."

Xin Xiaoting interrupted coldly, "What does this have to do with me?"

Lv Shuyao said, "You like Shen Qiang, and Shen Qiang likes you. I will be studying abroad for two to three years. During that time, I cannot bring him happiness."

"Shameless!" Xin Xiaoting interrupted angrily.

Upon hearing that, Lv Shuyao said, "Xin Xiaoting, we are two different types of people. If I'm not mistaken, you must have bought shoes for Shen Qiang yesterday too, but it was me who was with him. Do you know why?"

Watching the angry Xin Xiaoting, Lv Shuyao lowered her face and said, "Because you're foolish, just like a toddler in a kindergarten who has spotted a toy. You're so fond of it inside but are too scared and restrained to reach for it."

"But I am different. What I, Lv Shuyao, want, I take. What I want to do, I do!"

"You're timid, cowardly, shy, and you back off at the first sign of adversity. Clumsy, foolish... no matter how much Shen Qiang likes you, just a few words from me can make you back down."

"So even if you're with him every day, if I desire, I can still take Shen Qiang away at any time."

Xin Xiaoting was dumbfounded upon hearing these words.

Lv Shuyao turned and left. "You can consider this my mockery of you, but I trust my own judgement. I know it won't take long before many women appear around Shen Qiang. You can choose to flee in cowardice, to cry in lowliness, but I don't really care."

Staring at Lv Shuyao's departing figure, Xin Xiaoting, standing there with fists tightly clenched, raged, "Lv Shuyao, don't be too arrogant. If I, Xin Xiaoting, am to be with Shen Qiang, it will not be because of your charity, but because... I like him!"

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