Chapter 72

Chunan, of course, knew what Ye Yao meant by the so-called "major disaster."

"I understand what you mean, but as a doctor, can you really expect me to stand by and do nothing? —— That old gentleman clearly doesn’t need surgery. If I were to perform it rashly, it would only worsen his condition."

Ye Yao, hearing Chunan’s logic, was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Everyone understands these principles, and in fact, people generally like Chunan’s way of thinking. If everyone in the world were as kind as he is, the world would have long achieved comprehensive harmony. How could there still be countries causing trouble and others making a mess?

But... is there anyone as kind as Chunan nowadays? In a society where helping an old lady cross the street is considered a show of wealth, Chunan’s behavior is simply foolish, isn’t it?

Some might say that Chunan is great, and his actions would show people the beautiful side of the world.

But ask any woman, who would dare marry a man like Chunan, who stands up for justice and humanity? Would they feel safe with such a man? —— Safety is not the same as recklessness. On the contrary, scoundrels like Gao Xi are more likely to be seen as safe men by many women who have been thoroughly influenced and shaped by society.

Most women who have seen the world would sincerely say that Chunan is a fool. But they would give Gao Xi a high evaluation, and the reason is simple: regardless of his background, he is a cunning person. To put it nicely, he is very capable and shrewd, and he can harm others rather than be harmed. Believe it or not, such men are always in high demand in today’s society.

This is not a distortion in people’s standards for choosing a partner, but rather... the degradation of human nature in this society. Everyone has lost their integrity. If you don’t discard your heavy burden of integrity, how can you keep up with the people on the street who are already running around naked?

Chunan didn’t think he was great enough to save the world’s degraded humanity. What he could do was to do his best in the present. Ignoring a patient in need was not his style.

Fortunately, Ye Yao was not one of those women. She might scold Chunan in her heart, but it was a scolding tinged with affection.

"Ah, what you say is not wrong. But Chunan... have you thought about what you will do if Gao Xi, relying on his family background and connections, continues to cause you trouble, or even does something even worse?"

Chunan seemed to think about it carefully and then smiled, saying, "I will make him regret it for the rest of his life."

"..."

Ye Yao was clearly taken aback. She didn’t expect Chunan to say such a thing. In their previous conversation, Ye Yao had placed Chunan in an absolutely kind position. But suddenly, Chunan’s cheerful words made her feel uneasy.

The most terrifying thing was Chunan’s seemingly harmless smile that hid a knife.

"Chunan, maybe you still don’t understand... the Gao family in the capital..."

Chunan really didn’t want to hear more and waved his hand, "Alright, Doctor Ye, let’s not talk about this. Let’s talk about the matter between us. —— Have you seriously considered the possibilities I told you about?"

Ye Yao knew what Chunan meant, so she put aside her worries and replied, "Still the same... I think that even if Gao Xi’s character is bad, he wouldn’t do such a thing. After all, he has no grudge against me. Why would he harm me?"

Chunan felt that Ye Yao was usually quite smart, but why was her emotional intelligence so low in this regard?

So he laid out all his thoughts.

After listening to Chunan, Ye Yao blushed and was stunned for a long time. After a while, she said, "So... you think he deliberately switched some key drugs in the prescription, intending to use the pretext of treatment to have some... intimate contact with me? And to achieve this, he would even disregard my personal safety??"

Chunan nodded and smiled, "Now you know how despicable Gao Xi is, right?"

"Yes." Ye Yao nodded, her face flushed, and she gave Chunan a glare, "You are despicable too."

"Eh? —— Wait, what does this have to do with me?" Chunan innocently protested, feeling wronged.

"He can come up with such despicable ideas, and you can guess what he’s thinking. In other words, you two are just as bad, hmpf." Ye Yao suddenly showed her hidden tsundere side, huffing and crossing her slender arms, as if her ample bosom needed support.

Chunan rolled his eyes. What kind of logic is this?

...

Today, he had quite a lot of gains.

Not only did Chunan resolve the misunderstanding between him and Ye Yao, but he also accidentally befriended the elderly Mr. Zhou Yongfu and was somewhat deified by the hospital staff. The few nurses who witnessed the scene were all big gossips, and they exaggerated Chunan’s medical skills to the point of being almost divine.

Of course, Chunan didn’t know about this. He only knew that he had offended Gao Xi and the so-called medical family, the Gao family.

...

It was rush hour, with students being dismissed and white-collar workers finishing work.

So the bus was packed, with no room to turn around.

In recent times, the capital has had the following three characteristics, known as the "Three Congestions of the Capital." —— First, traffic congestion during rush hours. Second, the arrogance of the rich and powerful second-generation, causing moral congestion. Third, the dense fog that makes it hard to breathe.

Chunan had indeed met some rich and powerful second-generation after returning to urban life, and he had experienced the smog firsthand. But... this was his first time truly riding a bus.

Previously, when he arrived in the capital, he got off the train at the West Station and was picked up by a special car sent by Jinghua University to welcome new students. That didn’t count as a bus experience.

Now, Chunan found that riding the bus not only meant enduring traffic congestion but also the congestion of people on the bus.

"Doctor Ye, do you usually take the bus to work?" Chunan and Ye Yao were standing face-to-face, holding the overhead straps, and he suddenly asked.

Ye Yao no longer thought Chunan was a fraud and had a good impression of him. She smiled gently and said, "Hehe, don’t call me Doctor Ye. You are a few years younger than me, so call me Sister Ye in the future."

"Okay, Sister Ye." Chunan nodded. Given how Gao Xi had pursued Ye Yao, mentioning things like matching backgrounds, it was clear that Ye Yao’s family background was not ordinary. Logically, she shouldn’t need to挤公交 every day.

"Do you usually take the bus? You should be quite wealthy, right?"

Ye Yao smiled, "It’s not about wealth; it’s a lifestyle choice."

Seeing Ye Yao smile at every word, Chunan genuinely felt happy. Ye Yao, a beauty of this level, was perfect from any angle, very pleasing to the eye. Of course... there was one angle where her beauty was not as noticeable.

Which angle? Clearly, looking up from below, her prominent bosom would block her face, making it hard to appreciate.

Chunan thought evilly, and suddenly, the bus "screeched" to a sudden stop, causing everyone to lurch forward. Chunan... accidentally collided with Ye Yao, chest to chest!