Chapter 61
Chapter 61
Several days later, in a private room of a high-end Chinese restaurant in the city.
After exchanging greetings, Shen Qingyuan, Xie Xinglan, and the latter's parents sat facing each other.
Xie Xinglan's parents looked very young and were dressed appropriately and in high-end clothes.
In the afternoon, Shen Qingyuan got her hair and makeup done and put on clothes from a certain high-end brand—of course, Xie Xinglan paid for it.
Clothes really do make the man! Her outfit is quite impressive, making her look like a rich second-generation heiress.
The couple smiled and looked Shen Qingyuan up and down. "We heard that Miss Shen is a doctor. Which department do you specialize in?"
Shen Qingyuan put the teacup back: "Uncle and Aunt, I'm in the orthopedics department."
"Oh, orthopedics is good."
Xie Xinglan's parents are business people, so they have no connection to medicine. However, as people get older, their bones are more prone to problems, and having a daughter-in-law who is an orthopedic surgeon is a great comfort.
Furthermore, the medical profession is highly respected in any country and civilization.
They're much better than those scantily clad, provocative girls in the entertainment industry. They hadn't wanted their son to enter the entertainment industry anyway. The Xie couple were conservative in this regard; knowing their son's social circle mainly consisted of these girls, they rushed over to introduce him to girls from their family's close friends.
Meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time is a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. A girlfriend might be even more nervous, wanting to make a good impression.
Once there is a desire, actions are easily distorted.
Fortunately, Shen Qingyuan has been immersed in professional education for many years, and her psychological qualities are sufficiently composed and calm.
Xie Xinglan's parents were experienced and had met many people.
The young woman before them was neither arrogant nor humble, had a good temperament and appearance, and was a professional with a graceful demeanor! She was exactly what the two elders had imagined for their daughter-in-law.
Madam Xie looked at Shen Qingyuan, then at her son, her eyes filled with satisfaction.
Perhaps that's the strange thing about human relationships. Some people make you feel good just by looking at them, while others make you feel the exact opposite.
Xie Xinglan smiled smugly: "Mom and Dad, you can rest assured now. Qingyuan and I are doing very well, so don't worry."
Shen Qingyuan smiled and exchanged a glance with Xie Xinglan. Their eyes weren't necessarily filled with affection, but who cared about that at this moment?
Mr. Xie smiled modestly and asked, "Where does Dr. Shen work? It must have been a long journey for you to see us."
“I used to work at Jicheng University People’s Hospital, but now I’m a private doctor.”
Even though the blind date was fake, Dr. Shen, who is not used to lying, still decided to describe herself as truthfully as possible.
"Oh, I see!" Mr. Xie said. "Jicheng University People's Hospital is a very good hospital. Why did Dr. Chen leave there?"
That's a long story. Shen Qingyuan carefully considered her words.
Seeing the hesitation on her face, Xie Xinglan naturally took over the conversation: "Mom and Dad, you know that doctors are very tired and work very hard. Qingyuan is now a private doctor, which is easier and pays more. If I had to choose, I would definitely be a private doctor."
His explanation saved Shen Qingyuan from racking her brains. It even sounded quite reasonable.
Shen Qingyuan smiled and nodded, which could be considered as tacit agreement.
Mrs. Xie said, "Doctors really work hard. After you two get married, how will you manage if you're both so busy taking care of the family? It's okay, your father and I will help take care of the children!"
Madam Xie's tone shifted a bit—she's even considering married life! Shen Qingyuan smiled guiltily.
Xie Xinglan said easily, "It's okay, we're still young, there's no need to get married so early."
The four of them chatted about other topics, mainly focusing on Shen Qingyuan and her family. To be fair, Xie Xinglan would also share his side of the story.
Xie Xinglan would also crack jokes and give some ambiguous information to prevent her parents from prying too much.
Shen Qingyuan's parents both had respectable jobs. Although the Xie couple felt their family wasn't wealthy enough, they couldn't ask for too much. After all, their daughter was outstanding, and their son liked her.
The two exchanged a glance and considered their options.
Madam Xie took off a bracelet from her wrist and handed it to Shen Qingyuan: "Qingyuan, this bracelet was given to me by my mother-in-law, Grandma Xie Xinglan. I was very happy to see you today, so consider this a small gift."
Xie Xinglan's eyes widened. "Um...Mom...are you in such a hurry?"
"Auntie, I can't accept this, it's too valuable." Shen Qingyuan didn't know much about jewelry, but this bracelet looked very expensive.
Although I could accept it first and then return it to Xie Xinglan, I was really afraid that the bracelet might be accidentally damaged during the process of changing hands.
"I'll accept it, I'll accept it. Why wouldn't I accept it? Qingyuan, from now on, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Xinglan."
Without a word, Madam Xie placed the bracelet on Shen Qingyuan's wrist. And you know what? The glittering jewels accentuated her fair complexion, making her look absolutely stunning.
"It looks so beautiful on young girls!" Mrs. Xie exclaimed, her expression delighted.
Shen Qingyuan's smile froze, and she held her forearm upright, afraid of breaking the bracelet.
Just then, Xie Xinglan's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, exclaimed "Huh?", and answered the phone.
"Xie Xinglan, where's Dr. Shen? Is it almost over?"
Xie Xinglan laughed as soon as she heard this, "Really? Brother Liao, you're so worried about this."
Finding it inexplicably amusing, he winked at Dr. Shen and whispered, "It's Brother Liao."
"We've only eaten half of the meal, and the dessert hasn't even arrived yet."
Xie Xinglan glanced at his watch; it was only 8:30. Normally, his nightlife hadn't even begun yet.
"Don't worry, Brother Liao, I promise to take Dr. Shen—our Qingyuan—back home safely. We're not done here yet, just a little while longer."
The Xie couple also showed some concern when Dr. Shen was mentioned.
"No need, my car is parked downstairs."
"What do you mean, 'downstairs'? Which building?"
"Okay, give the phone to Dr. Chen."
Xie Xinglan obediently did as instructed.
"Hello," Shen Qingyuan replied.
There was a pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a reply: "Dr. Chen, you haven't forgotten you have something to do tonight, have you?"
Shen Qingyuan couldn't quite remember what happened that evening.
"Huh? What?"
A casual reply came from the other end: "Never mind. Take your time eating. My car is parked in the underground garage. Come find me when you're done."
"ah?"
The call has already been disconnected.
Shen Qingyuan was a little confused. What was going on tonight? Didn't she already have her physical therapy this afternoon?
How come someone is so free? They can film all day without getting tired, so why are they coming here?
Although he said "eat slowly," how could he possibly eat slowly?
Shen Qingyuan took a sip of soup. She stood up a little guiltily: "Uncle Xie, Aunt Xu. It's really a pleasure to see you both today. Thank you for the gifts. I'm so sorry, I might have to leave a little early; I have some things to take care of with my patient."
The word "patient" is utterly devoid of any ambiguity, leaving no room for imagination whatsoever.
Xie Xinglan chimed in, "Yes, yes. Qingyuan, you go first. Saving lives is the priority. Dad, Mom, I'll stay and keep you company while you eat."
The Xie couple were understanding and readily agreed to let her go ahead with her work.
If Ye Chuyang heard these words, he would probably vomit blood on the spot.
He was currently in the underground parking garage, a rock song playing from his car stereo. He was tapping his leg and shaking his foot, whether from enjoyment or anxiety, it was hard to tell.
Fortunately, not long after, a familiar figure drifted over.
Ye Chuyang rolled down the car window.
"Dr. Shen, you arrived so quickly! Has the dessert been served yet?"
He sat in the driver's seat. Shen Qingyuan glanced around; Xiao Chao wasn't in the car.
"What's wrong? Is there anything else going on tonight? I don't recall having any plans beforehand."
Ye Chuyang felt relaxed and content, a smile playing on his lips. His eyes swept over her; she was fully armed.
"Dr. Shen doesn't usually dress up, but when he does, he's quite..." He paused.
Shen Qingyuan: "What, doesn't it look good?"
"It looks good, but it doesn't suit you. Dr. Shen is better suited to a simple and elegant style."
Shen Qingyuan ignored him, opened the passenger door, and plopped down in.
She was so tense just now, and the meal was quite uncomfortable, even though it was all pretty expensive. Plus, her clothes were a bit tight, so she didn't dare eat freely. As soon as she got in the car, she adjusted her seat and sprawled out comfortably.
Sigh, I should think twice before helping with this kind of favor next time, and maybe I shouldn't.
"I'm exhausted. I never knew pretending to be someone's girlfriend was so complicated."
Ye Chuyang laughed, "Then you should thank me for coming to rescue you."
"Thank you, thank you."
She was a little suspicious. What on earth happened? She rushed over in a great hurry, "Where's Xiao Chao? Why didn't we let him drive?"
Ye Chuyang: "Oh, Xiao Chao had something to do, so I came by myself."
Shen Qingyuan fastened her seatbelt: "What's going on tonight?"
There was nothing wrong at first, but Ye Chuyang racked his brains and made up a story on the spot: "I was afraid you would get too into character and really be lured away by Xie Xinglan."
...Why do you say that?
Someone's eyes darted to the bracelet on her wrist.
"A very fruitful haul! They even brought the Xie family's heirloom with them as soon as they appeared."
By the light in the carriage, Shen Qingyuan carefully examined the bracelet. Then she looked up at Ye Chuyang with excitement.
"It seems quite expensive. Maybe I should wear the bracelet and run away tonight!"
Ye Chuyang chuckled, finding it intriguing; Dr. Shen was quite the joker after all.
"If you want it, there are other people who can give it to you."
"Who?" She had no idea such a person existed.
Before Ye Chuyang could answer, his phone rang.
"Brother Liao, what's going on with you?" Xie Xinglan asked with a sly smile. "You have feelings for Dr. Shen..." Even Xie Xinglan could see through it, but the exceptionally intelligent Shen Qingyuan didn't understand.
Ye Chuyang quickly turned down the phone volume and hurriedly switched the phone to his other ear.
He cleared his throat. "I have something to do, so I'll have to talk to you later."
He decisively hung up the phone and started the car.
"Where to? Back to the hotel?"
"I'm hungry. Let's find a place to eat something together."
The dream of 900 million girls: skipping dinner late at night, someone comes to pick you up. Anyone would be incredibly grateful.
However, Shen Qingyuan was no ordinary person after all.
"No problem, I wasn't quite full anyway, I'll have some more."
Aside from the relationships with the driver, dining companion, boss, and old classmate, Ye Chuyang felt it would be difficult to get Dr. Shen to accept another new relationship.
However, there has been some progress; they seem quite comfortable being friends now.
Ye Chuyang: "Dr. Chen, why don't you learn to drive too?" What's the point of always having the boss act as your driver?
Shen Qingyuan let out a sound.
"Forget it, I won't drive it. I'm afraid of dying, and I'm also afraid of being half-dead."
Having likely witnessed too many car accident victims, Shen Qingyuan possessed a somewhat ostrich-like logic: simply not driving would reduce the injury rate.
"I just can't do anything with you." Ye Chuyang shook his head with a smile. Smart people always have some quirks.
They said it was dinner. Ye Chuyang didn't eat much to begin with, and after finishing his small portion, he watched Shen Qingyuan eat heartily.
The Cantonese claypot rice is sizzling and steaming hot.
Dr. Shen was practically drooling as he stirred the rice crust with a spoon.
"Marrying into a wealthy family is definitely not for me. I still prefer eating this kind of ordinary food," she joked with a smile.
Ye Chuyang rolled his eyes. "Even the wealthy don't live on meat and fish every day."
"Yes, yes, looking at your daily meals, it's really hard to associate them with a wealthy family."
On the way back, Ye Chuyang turned and glanced at Shen Qingyuan. The festive feeling suddenly vanished from her face.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
She said in a hoarse voice, "I don't know, you must be tired."
Shen Qingyuan couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong. Sometimes it would happen; she would be very happy and then suddenly feel something was off, and her emotions would plummet like a rollercoaster.
It could also be due to a strange premonition.
After all, there aren't many things in the world that are truly joyful.
The car pulled into the hotel's underground parking garage. Ye Chuyang dropped Dr. Chen off near the elevator and went inside to find a parking space. It was getting late, and empty parking spots were hard to find.
The draft from the basement brushed against people's faces, carrying a mixture of exhaust fumes and dust, creating an unpleasant smell.
Her hair was blowing in the wind, falling across her face and obscuring her vision. She reached up to smooth her hair.
Yu Guangzhong thought a tall man brushed past her. Shen Qingyuan suddenly stopped, feeling a strange sense of familiarity.
The man also stopped.
"Qingyuan..."
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