Chapter 18: Hospital Shenanigans

When Lu Qiwen arrived at the hospital, he threw a hundred-yuan bill at the taxi driver and rushed inside with He Xuan in his arms.

Fortunately, they were in a big city, and the on-duty doctors quickly took He Xuan into the emergency room.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Lu Qiwen ran around getting He Xuan admitted. By the time he finished, the sun had already risen.

After paying the hospital fees, he was left with only a few hundred yuan. He sat quietly outside the operating room, waiting.

After what felt like an eternity, a nurse emerged from the operating room. Lu Qiwen hurried over and asked, “Nurse, how is my girlfriend?”

The nurse gave him a surprised look before saying, “She was brought in just in time. It’s strange, though—her wound didn’t clot, but it stopped bleeding. If it hadn’t, we wouldn’t have been able to save her.”

Grabbing the nurse’s hand in excitement, Lu Qiwen asked, “So, she’s safe now?”

Blushing slightly, the nurse nodded, “Yes, she lost a lot of blood, but with some rest, she should wake up in a few days.”

Realizing his impropriety, Lu Qiwen quickly let go of her hand, “Thank you, thank you.”

The nurse looked puzzled, “She has severe burns over a large area, and they seem recent. Such severe burns are almost impossible to treat. As her boyfriend, you should encourage her not to harm herself again. It’s rare to see someone as devoted as you these days.”

As the nurse walked away, Lu Qiwen smiled bitterly. He had no choice but to say he was her boyfriend when admitting her, leading to the nurse’s misunderstanding.

After a while, the operating room door opened, and the doctors who had been working on He Xuan came out. Lu Qiwen thanked each of them before following a nurse to He Xuan’s room.

Knowing that private rooms were expensive, Lu Qiwen still opted for one to protect He Xuan’s identity.

Once the nurse left, Lu Qiwen sat by the bed, looking at He Xuan’s pale face. He gently stroked her short hair, whispering, “Sister Xuan, why did you try to kill yourself?”

As he sat there, lost in thought, a knock came at the door. Lu Qiwen called out, and the door opened.

A tall, stunning woman with an icy demeanor walked in. She wore a white lab coat, her slender waist cinched, revealing her curvaceous figure. Her neckline was low, exposing her fair skin and perfect neck. Her hair was elegantly styled, and she exuded an intellectual beauty that rivaled He Xuan and Liu Suyan.

Lu Qiwen, having seen many beautiful women, was momentarily stunned but quickly composed himself, “Excuse me, who are you?”

Xue Luan, the hospital’s star doctor, was a 25-year-old medical prodigy with a doctorate. She had recently joined the hospital and was known for her brilliance. Unlike other fields, medicine required years of experience, and reaching a doctorate level usually took decades. But Xue Luan had proven her talent early on.

Used to men gawking at her, Xue Luan was surprised by Lu Qiwen’s calm demeanor. Most men couldn’t take their eyes off her, but he only glanced once before looking away. This made her feel both annoyed and intrigued. Did he find the severely burned He Xuan more attractive than her?

Despite her annoyance, Xue Luan admired Lu Qiwen’s devotion to his disfigured girlfriend. Such loyalty was rare in the modern, superficial world.

Xue Luan’s thoughts raced, but she quickly composed herself, “I’m Dr. Xue Luan, He Xuan’s attending physician.”

Her voice was clear and melodious, echoing slightly in the quiet room.

Having spent time with Liu Suyan, Lu Qiwen was used to hearing beautiful voices. But Xue Luan’s voice had a cold edge, like a goddess descending from a snowy peak, while Liu Suyan’s voice was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze. They were two extremes, both equally captivating.

Lu Qiwen had no romantic interest in the stunning doctor, so he remained calm, “Isn’t Sister Xuan out of danger? Why does she need an attending physician?”

The more indifferent Lu Qiwen was, the more uncomfortable Xue Luan felt. Her subtle fragrance filled the room, masking the hospital’s antiseptic smell. She stepped closer, her flawless features and clear eyes fixed on him, “He Xuan has severe burns, and I’m in charge of burn treatments. From now on, I’m her attending physician.”

Feeling the pressure from her presence, Lu Qiwen noticed a flicker of surprise in her eyes. He sensed that she, too, was a cultivator. His father had said that cultivators were rare in modern society.

Though curious, Lu Qiwen wasn’t intimidated by her beauty. He calmly replied, “I see. But Sister Xuan’s burns are severe and difficult to treat. I’m sure you can see that as a doctor.”

Standing so close, Lu Qiwen could feel her warm breath and see every detail of her smooth, ivory neck.