Chapter 52

"How can I face anyone with this order?!"

"Brother, there's no other way. You're the only nurse in our family. If I were a doctor, I wouldn't need your help." Gu Jinshui patted Gu Yinxing's shoulder. "Think about how good Shanhu has been to you. When you were in school, Shanhu often helped me pick you up and drop you off. Now that he's in trouble, you can't even help with such a small favor. You're being too ungrateful."

Gu Yinxing was both embarrassed and annoyed, and could only grit her teeth and say, "Fine, I'll help, I'll help, okay? I'm telling you, just this once, I absolutely won't help with this kind of job next time."

"Look at what you're saying. How many times can something like this happen? Once in a lifetime is enough."

Gu Jinshui immediately grinned and pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket, barely counting it, "I'll buy you some candy."

"Snort."

Gu Yinxing rolled her eyes at him, then turned and left.

She knew it couldn't be anything good that her own brother was looking for her!

Chapter 59 The Fifty-Nine Days of Being Eavesdropped On

"Thank you so much, Sister Qian. I'll come and bother you again when I have time."

Gu Yinxing exchanged pleasantries with the doctor in the coat before taking the form, closing the door, and then looking around to make sure everything was alright before letting out a sigh of relief. She quickly walked a few steps to the nurses' station.

She cursed her brother in her heart. If it weren't for his unreasonable demands, she wouldn't have had to embarrass herself by bothering someone to write this kind of order.

It's fortunate that Gu Yinxing is currently undergoing further studies at Union Hospital; otherwise, if she had written this prescription at her own hospital, things would have been much more complicated.

Gu Yinxing took a few steps, pondering how to extort money from her brother later. A few dollars might be enough to get rid of her, but she should at least have him treat her to a meal.

Lost in thought, I glanced around and saw an older woman leading a younger man to knock on the office door.

Gu Yinxing took a few steps, then suddenly turned back.

She rubbed her eyes. Wait, was that Zhao Donglai who just passed by?!

Zhao Donglai extremely agitated, his face flushed red, especially when he saw that the doctor treating him was a woman. He got up to leave, saying, "Mom, this female doctor won't do. Let's go."

Zhao’s Mother quickly pulled Zhao Donglai and advised, "Son, I've inquired about the female doctor. She's highly skilled; many people have been treated here."

After saying this, Zhao’s Mother smiled at the doctor and said, "Doctor, please don't take it to heart. My son is still young and shy."

Doctor Qian has been in the profession for so many years and has seen it all, so she wasn't surprised at all. "No problem, no problem."

She asked, "What's wrong with this comrade? Is he feeling unwell?"

Actually, asking this question is unnecessary.

Her clinic specializes in men's health, and most of the patients come here for those kinds of ailments.

But we still have to go through the motions, to save face for the patient.

Zhao Donglai's complexion improved somewhat, but when the topic of his illness came up, he hesitated and became reluctant to speak.

Zhao’s Mother had no choice but to pull the doctor aside and whisper several words to him. Doctor Qian nodded, took out a pair of gloves, put them on, and said, "Here's what we'll do, take off your pants, I'll examine you."

Driven by her curiosity, Gu Yinxing lurked nearby for ages, waiting for what felt like forever. Just as she was about to lose her patience, the office door finally opened, and out walked Zhao Donglai!

I was right.

Zhao’s Mother turned around and asked, "Doctor, how many times a day should I take this medicine?"

Doctor Qian said, "Twice a day. Try it for a month and see how it goes. Then come back for a follow-up appointment."

"Okay, okay," Zhao’s Mother agreed repeatedly, and hurriedly left with Zhao Donglai.

Doctor Qian took off his gloves and threw them in the trash can. When he looked up, he saw Gu Yinxing dart into the office like a cat.

She was startled and patted her chest, saying, "Xiao Gu, that was really scary! What's wrong? Is there some order that hasn't been processed?"

Gu Yinxing felt a little embarrassed. Her eyes quickly scanned the prescription on the table, and after hastily memorizing the names of the medicines, she smiled and said, "No way, I just remembered that we have a bicycle voucher, but we can't afford a bicycle. Sister Qian, do you want one?"

Sister Qian's eyes lit up immediately, but she was a little embarrassed. "You can keep this ticket, or sell it to someone else. How can I take your things?"

"Hey, it's nothing. Sister Qian, you've taken such good care of me. The knowledge you've taught us is far more valuable than any money. You absolutely have to accept this ticket, otherwise I'll feel embarrassed to keep coming to audit your classes."

Gu Yinxing said with a smile.

Sister Qian was pleased and agreed with a smile, thinking to herself that this young girl really knew how to handle things; no wonder she was able to get a place for further study.

After leaving the office, Gu Yinxing went straight to the pharmacy. Nurses often frequented the pharmacy, so no one suspected her.

Gu Yinxing quickly found the medicines, and when she saw their effects, her eyes nearly popped out of her head.

"Mother..."

After getting off work, Gu Yinxing parked her car in the backyard and started shouting for help.

Before He Chunlian could answer, Gu Jinshui came out of the house and said, "What are you shouting for?"

"None of your business. I'm looking for my mom. Is she back yet?"

Gu Yinxing rolled her eyes at Gu Jinshui and searched around the room.

Gu Jinshui grabbed her, "Mom went out to buy popsicles. Just tell me what's wrong. And what about that cop?"

He raised an eyebrow.

Gu Yinxing really didn't want to talk to him. She pulled the form out of her pocket and slapped it at him, saying, "Take it, take it."

Just as she was about to talk about the bicycle ticket, she saw He Chunlian return and quickly ran over. He Chunlian was carrying an enamel basin with seven or eight popsicles inside. These were mung bean popsicles, homemade by someone else, made by boiling them until they were crumbly and adding some sugar.

He Chunlian shared popsicles with the children, Chen Liying, and the teachers, then went inside while munching on her own. "What do you need me for? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Big thing, big thing!"

Gu Yinxing, licking her popsicle, suddenly realized what she had just done and quickly pulled He Chunlian into the house. "Mom, you can't believe who I met today!"

"Who is it?" He Chunlian asked, puzzled.

Gu Yinxing pointed towards Song Jianshe's direction. Ever since Gu Yinxing and Zhao Donglai broke up, Song Mei and Zhao Donglai have become very close. Although Gu Yinxing is currently pursuing further studies, Chen Deng Deng sometimes mentions to her that Zhao Donglai often picks Song Mei up from work.

Huang Xirong even spread the word in the courtyard that her daughter was dating Zhao Donglai and that the wedding date was almost set.

"Song Jianshe?"

He Chunlian asked.

Gu Yinxing quickly shook her head. She was an impatient person and couldn't hide anything. "It's Zhao Donglai!"

"Zhao Donglai?"

He Chunlian's first reaction was, "What? He went to the hospital to harass you? I'll have your brother teach him a lesson."

"No, he went to see a doctor." Gu Yinxing pointed downwards, "He seems to have trouble with that area."

Gu Yinxing had a gossipy look on her face.

He Chunlian's expression froze as she ate the popsicle.

She glanced at her daughter, who was openly gossiping about such things, and remained silent for a moment, finally giving up on raising her daughter to be a lady.

What lady would bring up a man's sexual prowess?

"Really?" He Chunlian asked in a low voice, "Don't tell me you're just hearing it from others."

Gu Yinxing rolled her eyes. "Mom, what do you take me for? Although I do think Zhao Donglai a complete idiot, I wouldn't go so far as to spread rumors, okay? Besides, Yan Ren and I are so loving right now. If that guy hadn't come to our hospital himself, I wouldn't have bothered to ask about it."

"Really not working?"

He Chunlian believed it. Although her daughter was a bit gossipy, she wasn't the type to talk nonsense.

Gu Yinxing nodded. "I looked at the prescription, and they're all for that kind of thing. I reckon this problem is quite serious."

He Chunlian was stunned for a moment, "No, no, Zhao Donglai is only so young, how can he be so weak?"

"That's right, I'm wondering about it too, but he told me before that his Zhao Family has had only one son for five generations, so I guess it's a hereditary disease."

Gu Yinxing said thoughtfully, "It seems that we really can't keep men who claim to be the only son in generations."

He Chunlian slapped Gu Yinxing's arm, "You silly girl, what are you saying? I'm telling you, you keep this to yourself and don't tell anyone, understand?"

She secretly felt fortunate.

It's fortunate that her daughter and Zhao Donglai didn't end up together. If they had, things would have been terrible. He Chunlian is an experienced woman, and she knows that if a man is impotent, he can easily become dysfunctional, especially if he can't have children. In the end, it's the woman who suffers.

People won't say this man is infertile; they'll just say he's unlucky to have been stuck with a barren hen.

"Mom, what about Song Mei..."

Gu Yinxing hesitated.

Although she and Song Mei didn't get along, they were both women. Putting herself in Song Mei's shoes, she knew Zhao Donglai was a trap, and just watched him jump into it. Was she even human?

He Chunlian's feelings also became complicated.

She hadn't thought of this at all; she was just a little surprised by the matter and hadn't expected it to involve Song Mei.

At the same time, she was also relieved, because although her daughter was cunning, lazy, greedy, and slippery, her character was impeccable.

"Don't get involved in this for now," He Chunlian said. "Putting everything else aside, you and Zhao Donglai almost started dating. If you say he's no good, Song Mei might not believe you. She might even think you're trying to get back together with him."

"So what should we do about this?"

Gu Yinxing asked in a low voice.

What should I do? What should I do?

He Chunlian smacked Gu Yinxing on the head, "You're so gossipy, look what you've done, you've gotten yourself into trouble. Alright, don't worry about it, your mother will figure something out."

"Thank you, Mom! You're the most capable one!" Gu Yinxing was overjoyed and gave the old lady a hug.

He Chunlian exclaimed, "Oh dear, you've gotten my clothes dirty with your popsicle!"

Gu Yinxing ran out of the house, overjoyed.

Chen Liying smiled and said, "Yin Xing, run faster, don't let your mother catch up with you."

Faced with such an awkward situation, Gu Yinxing was intentionally trying to avoid Song Mei.

But there's a saying that what you least want to happen, is what happens most often.

She had arranged to have dinner with Yan Ren tonight. Instead of going to a fancy restaurant, they went to a small, privately owned eatery.

After they finished eating, Yan Ren offered to walk her to the entrance of the Compound Courtyard. The two of them ran into Song Mei and Zhao Donglai in the alley.

Upon seeing Gu Yinxing and Yan Ren, Song Mei immediately flashed a bright smile and greeted them, "Yin Xing, are you going out with Yan Ren?"

Gu Yinxing looked at her, then at Zhao Donglai, feeling incredibly awkward. She mumbled, "Yes, is there something you need?"

"What could be wrong? We just came back from eating out and buying some things." Song Mei raised her hand, casually brushing her hair aside to reveal the gold earrings she was wearing. "Look at Donglai, really. I told him not to buy me gold earrings, but he insisted, and I couldn't stop him."

"You're my boyfriend, if I don't buy it for you, who will I buy it for?"

Zhao Donglai stared at Yan Ren as if deliberately showing off.

Gu Yinxing looked at the earring, her feelings complicated.

If she didn't know the inside story, she would definitely think that Zhao Donglai was quite generous. But after knowing the inside story, she couldn't help but think deeper: was Zhao Donglai giving away so much gold and gifts to try and win over Song Mei?

Gu Yinxing was a woman of quick tongue and couldn't keep her mouth shut. She said, "Song Mei, these gold earrings are really nothing special. It's not about the item itself, it's about the person who's good."

She said those words.

Song Mei laughed, deliberately hooking her arm around Zhao Donglai's, and said with a grin, "Yin Xing, why does that sound a little sour? Are you jealous?"

Gu Yinxing was taken aback and was about to retort when Song Mei smiled sweetly again, "Yin Xing, I was just joking with you, don't take it to heart."

Gu Yinxing's fists hardened.

With a dark expression, she dragged Yan Ren into the Compound Courtyard.

Chapter 60 The Sixtieth Day of Being Eavesdropped On

"You want it?"

Yan Ren suddenly spoke up and asked.

Gu Yinxing was still angry and her mind wasn't clear. She replied, "What do you want? What do you want?"

"Gold," Yan Ren said, "I'll buy you a gold bracelet, bigger than those earrings."

Gu Yinxing snapped out of her daze, stopped, and looked up at Yan Ren. Seeing his Yan Ren, she paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, you can buy it."

Yan Ren's lips revealed