Lin Qingzhu’s eyes shone with an unprecedented brightness. Since their hospital farewell, Lin Qingzhu hadn’t seen Ye Chenfeng for quite a while, his miraculous medical skills, and the way he left without saying goodbye. Lin Qingzhu found it both amusing and frustrating that the guy had actually snuck out of the hospital early and even disguised himself as a doctor to trick her.
Am I that frightening? To avoid me, you concocted so many schemes. Ye Chenfeng, this time I want to see where you can hide," Lin Qingzhu’s lips naturally curved into a smile.
"Qingzhu, what’s wrong?" Lin Qingzhu’s colleague, Wang Xue, noticed Lin Qingzhu’s unusual demeanor and asked curiously.
Suppressing the joy in her heart, Lin Qingzhu’s face broke into a radiant smile and she said, "Nothing, just that everyone is out for dinner today, I’m in a great mood!"
However, Lin Qingzhu glanced in Ye Chenfeng’s direction, a blush spreading over her delicate face, and her heart pounded nonstop.
Seeing Lin Qingzhu’s flirtatious manner, the male colleagues’ eyes gleamed, especially Liu Weihao, known as the "God of The First Hospital," whose burning gaze openly appraised Lin Qingzhu as if to strip her bare.
Liu Weihao and Lin Qingzhu were recognized by everyone at The First Hospital as the golden boy and jade girl, and Liu Weihao was also diligently pursuing Lin Qingzhu. However, the always lofty and elegant Lin Qingzhu seemed to be indifferent to romantic affairs and had never accepted Liu Weihao. She always had a cold demeanor towards him and Liu Weihao had never even seen Lin Qingzhu smile.
"Qingzhu, seeing as you’re in such a good mood today, come, drink a few more glasses!" A glint flashed in Liu Weihao’s eyes as he conceived a plan, looking at Lin Qingzhu with an increasingly frivolous expression.
Lin Qingzhu didn’t notice Liu Weihao’s blatant gaze, her mind was all on Ye Chenfeng, and she naturally accepted the toast from Liu Weihao.
"Dr. Lin can really hold her liquor, our beautiful drinking goddess surely won’t refuse, right?" Understanding Liu Weihao’s intentions, several male doctors who were on good terms with him fanned the flames, encouraging Lin Qingzhu.
Watching Lin Qingzhu’s moderately thick red lips stained with the bright red of the wine, so sensual and enticing, Liu Weihao felt a surge of heat in his heart, his breathing becoming a bit hurried.
"Here, Qingzhu, let me fill your cup!" Without further ado, Liu Weihao poured another full glass for Lin Qingzhu.
"Such a great drinker!"
Lin Qingzhu finished the drink in one gulp.
"Qingzhu, you should drink less?" Wang Xue quickly reminded her.
Suddenly, Liu Weihao shot a warning glance at Wang Xue, who trembled with fright and obediently shut her mouth.
Liu Weihao was highly skilled in medicine and a foreign-educated student with a powerful family background. In the hospital, he was known for his overbearing ways. It was said he had played around with many female doctors and nurses, and even some interns had suffered miscarriages because of him.
Wang Xue naturally knew Liu Weihao had coveted Lin Qingzhu for a long time and couldn’t help but warn her. Yet she was stopped by Liu Weihao, a man Wang Xue definitely didn’t want to provoke.
"Dr. Lin, I never realized before, but it turns out you’re a heroine among women with such an impressive capacity for liquor. Here’s to you!" A guy with glasses and an ostensibly stern look raised his glass and said with a smile.
Thinking of Ye Chenfeng’s shocked expression when he saw her later, Lin Qingzhu revealed a sweet smile.
With the beauty Yanran smiling, Lin Qingzhu was nearly intoxicated.
"What a great drinker!"
And like that, Lin Qingzhu downed another glass.
"Dr. Lin, let me toast to you once more!"
Everyone present knew what Liu Weihao was up to. With his substantial influence, people were eager to please him, knowing full well that he would likely pull some strings for them when it came to job evaluations or other opportunities.
So, one by one, both men and women picked up their glasses and toasted to Lin Qingzhu.
After several rounds of drinks, Lin Qingzhu’s lovely face flushed, eliciting an almost irresistible urge to take a bite.
Under the stimulation of alcohol, Lin Qingzhu grew bolder. She rubbed her head and stood up straight, "Excuse me, I saw a friend. I’m going to go over there for a moment!"
"Hm?" Everyone was taken aback; their gaze followed Lin Qingzhu as she walked away.
"You, follow her!" Liu Weihao pointed to a sidekick next to him.
Inside the bar’s storage room, because of Xi Dazhuang’s presence, nearly all the remaining space was filled.
"Boss, what do you mean by this? You want me to go work as a security guard for the Chu Corporation?" Xi Dazhuang’s eyes widened incredulously.
Ye Chenfeng glanced at him, "Is there a problem? How much are you earning here?"
"Base salary is six thousand, and with bonus and attendance awards, it’s seven or eight thousand! Hehe." Xi Dazhuang smiled naively, quite pleased with his income.
"Well then, how about this: come work for the Chu Corporation and you’ll get ten thousand a month, not including bonuses, of course!" Ye Chenfeng said indifferently. He had previously inquired about Chu Qingxue’s salary, and since it was for the position of security captain, ten thousand was quite reasonable.
"What? Ten thousand a month?" Xi Dazhuang’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.
"Yep, and I reckon with all the miscellaneous benefits, it could reach fifteen thousand!" Ye Chenfeng said.
"Ah? Fifteen thousand?"
Ye Chenfeng ignored his shocked expression, "So, are you going or not?"
"I’ll go! If the boss recommends it, I’m in!" Xi Dazhuang wasn’t too shrewd and trusted Ye Chenfeng unconditionally.
Just then, a lovely voice sounded.
Ye Chenfeng and Xi Dazhuang both looked up. The first thing they saw was a pair of long, straight, fair legs. The milk-white feet peeked out from a pair of blue high heels, especially the ten delicate toes, surely a blessing to any homebody.
When Ye Chenfeng saw the woman’s face, he was stunned. It was Lin Qingzhu.
Just as Lin Qingzhu had predicted, Ye Chenfeng indeed looked utterly astonished, as if he’d seen a ghost.
"Lin... Dr. Lin, what are you doing here?" Ye Chenfeng was suddenly at a loss for words.
He was utterly dumbfounded at the unexpected encounter with Lin Qingzhu.
"Why wouldn’t I be here? Is it so strange to see me? As for you slipping away without a word, you really are an irresponsible man!" Lin Qingzhu leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, teasing him while riding the buzz from the alcohol.
She was on the edge of drunkenness, her body slightly swaying, her eyes seductively hazy, her cherry lips glistening enticingly, and she gave Ye Chenfeng a sly look as she sized him up, leaving him in shock.