"I remember last week, you and Old Gao did the anesthesia for an orthopedic surgery together, right?"

Xu Man Ni thought for a moment and asked.

"Yeah, it was a spinal tumor, a very complex surgery, and the anesthesia was quite challenging too."

Zhao Heng didn't know why Xu Man Ni brought this up, but he nodded and said.

"Then there's nothing to worry about. Just go ask Bai Ming directly. For orthopedics, this kind of surgery won't be the only one. As long as there are such high-difficulty surgeries in the future, you'll need to do the anesthesia or Old Gao. Go to Bai Ming; he'll be happy in his heart."

Xu Man Ni said skillfully.

As the saying goes, people who are skillful in social interactions write great stories. In terms of dealing with interpersonal relationships, Xu Man Ni is very skilled. With Zhao Heng's natural talent in this area, it would take at least five to ten years to catch up.

Women have a natural sensitivity in this aspect, which men can't compare to.

But this society is male-dominated, which is why terms like "virtuous inner help" and "bringing prosperity to husband" appear.

Simply put, it's about women using their unused talents and abilities to help their husbands.

"It's that simple?"

Zhao Heng said with some surprise.

"Of course, what did you think? You're someone with core skills now."

Xu Man Ni smiled and said. While Zhao Heng's technical skill improvement speed amazed everyone, in matters of dealing with people, he's basically like a fresh graduate compared to Xu Man Ni, a native of North City who's seen much since childhood.

"True, the essence of interpersonal relationships is need."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and realized he was indeed overthinking it.

Now he's asking Bai Ming for help, and in the future, he can help Bai Ming. Establishing this interpersonal relationship is just this simple.

"On one hand, you have proven yourself, everyone knows your abilities now; on the other hand, Old Gao still has a big reputation. So, in the future, don't hold back too much, just do what you ought to do."

Xu Man Ni earnestly advised Zhao Heng.

She truly gives her all for Zhao Heng, taking care of him meticulously in life and helping him analyze and deal with these matters.

A woman like Xu Man Ni is probably the perfect virtuous helper that all men dream of!

"Sis, you're really too good to me."

Moved by Xu Man Ni's thoughtfulness, Zhao Heng felt a wave of emotion in his heart.

"You say that too much; look at you, it's like no one has ever treated you well since childhood."

Xu Man Ni chuckled and swept her hair across her forehead, looking at Zhao Heng gently.

"That really is..."

Thinking deeper upon Xu Man Ni's words, Zhao Heng realized that besides his parents and grandparents, there wasn't really anyone else who treated him so nicely and cared for him this way.

"Do you want me to always treat you this well in the future?"

Xu Man Ni looked at Zhao Heng with tender affection and said.

"This... that would be great..."

Hearing Xu Man Ni's clearly suggestive question, Zhao Heng hesitated for a moment.

The figure of Song Chen flashed briefly in his mind, but he then shook his head. Song Chen and Xu Man Ni are simply another version of a red rose and a white rose.

Appreciating those around us is life's true essence.

"Sis, I thought of a sentence by Zhang Ailing."

Zhao Heng suddenly said.

"Oh? What is it?"

Xu Man Ni looked at Zhao Heng with interest. Often, Zhao Heng would say some quite interesting things, perspectives rarely heard from others, which was one reason why Xu Man Ni enjoyed spending time with him.

"Perhaps every man has had such two women, at least two. Marrying the red rose, over time, the red becomes a smear of mosquito blood on the wall, and the white remains the moonlight before the bed; marrying the white rose, the white becomes a grain of rice on one's clothes, and the red becomes a drop of scarlet on the heart."

With a somewhat reflective tone, Zhao Heng recited a passage from a Zhang Ailing novel.

Though he wasn't a fan of Zhang Ailing's novels, he remembered this passage clearly after reading it.

"Didn't expect you to read Zhang Ailing's novels, but what you said is quite interesting."

Hearing Zhao Heng earnestly recite the original text from a Zhang Ailing novel, Xu Man Ni found it somewhat endearing.

"So how do you interpret it?"

After a pause, Xu Man Ni asked again.

Zhao Heng was probably implying her and Song Chen; she was the red rose, and Song Chen was the white rose.

It couldn't be clearer.

"I think it's something a fool would say."

Zhao Heng shook his head slightly and said.

"Oh? How so?"

Xu Man Ni was once again surprised by Zhao Heng's words. She thought Zhao Heng would say something like everyone has a place in their heart for the unrequited love they pursued and lost.

That kind of sentiment means, I'm choosing to be with you, but I'm also leaving space in my heart for the one I couldn't have.

"To have someone right here who knows when I'm cold or warm is already a blessing acquired over ten lifetimes. Not cherishing such a blessing and always thinking about some faraway unattainable love is either whining about nothing or just having some mental hang-up."

Zhao Heng is a very pragmatic and realistic person, believing that living a good life is more important than anything. The other stuff is just for those who are idle and have nothing to do.

This simple philosophy of living life well is a tradition passed down from his grandfather and father.

Ha ha!

Hearing Zhao Heng's unexpected remark, Xu Man Ni laughed out loud in delight.

At this moment, Xu Man Ni felt she hadn't misjudged him.

She was more than satisfied with Zhao Heng's response.

Perhaps what she truly wanted was this kind of straightforward and devoted love with someone right in front of her, where there's love, responsibility, and a promise of mutual support throughout life.

"You're quite realistic."

Xu Man Ni smiled happily and said. She was genuinely delighted now; even the slight gloom brought about by Song Chen had completely vanished.

"I'm just a commoner, not one to be filled with romantic fantasies."

Zhao Heng self-deprecatingly said.

"You're not at all common; you are more noble and kind than anyone else I've known."

Xu Man Ni suddenly said with great sincerity.

Given the current situation, Zhao Heng could have easily strung her along, calmly enjoying her kindness while still thinking about Song Chen, who was far away, and saying that he needed time or something.

If Zhao Heng did that, the already deeply attached Xu Man Ni wouldn't have much she could do.

But Zhao Heng didn't go that way. He clearly stated that the person beside him, who is best to him, won't be reduced to a mere mosquito blood blotch.

Many do look to what's in the pot while eating from the bowl.

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