After Qin Xiao finished speaking, he directly took out his phone and dialed the complaint hotline for the infirmary right in front of Miao Ting...
Miao Ting watched as Qin Xiao made the call to complain about her, citing her failure to change into sterile clothes before entering the lab as the reason.
It was only when she heard Qin Xiao's complaint that Miao Ting realized, in her anger, she had indeed entered the lab without wearing sterile clothes.
Oops, she had made another critical mistake.
Two errors in one day; the outcome for Miao Ting was predictable...
As Miao Ting dejectedly gathered her personal belongings and left the hospital, word about Qin Xiao's actions spread throughout the hospital.
Some said Qin Xiao was too ruthless, others said Miao Ting deserved it, and still, some envied Xiao Li, as a man willing to tear down someone like that is often deeply in love with his current partner.
Xiao Li had the day off today, as the department had given them a break during the rotation period. Although she wasn't at the hospital, Qin Xiao's bold actions still reached her.
The reason being, when she interned in the emergency department, she also made friends, among whom she got along best with Nurse Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan was even younger than Xiao Li, with a naturally endearing personality, complemented by two small dimples on her face that lit up with joy whenever she smiled.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan was texting Xiao Li on WeChat, recounting Qin Xiao's impressive feats.
"Xiao Li, Doctor Qin must be utterly in love with you! He even tore into someone for you, and in such a heavy-handed way. Such a pure and deeply devoted man to you.
Wow... you're so lucky.
If only my boyfriend were like Doctor Qin, it would be a dream come true for me."
Xiao Zhan also had a boyfriend, an engineer named Wu, but he had a straightforward nature.
During Xiao Li's internship in the emergency department, she often saw how Xiao Zhan got frustrated with her boyfriend's straightforwardness.
Xiao Li smiled, "Little Wu is good to you too. Although he's a bit straightforward, he's slowly changing for you!
Didn't you say before that he wasn't romantic, and then he immediately learned how to be romantic? Weren't you ecstatic when he took you on a movie date last time?
Why complain now?"
Xiao Zhan chuckled softly, "I'm just saying, he's great; I know that.
Hey, Xiao Li, I'm getting busy now, gotta go."
Xiao Li, "Okay."
Just after the chat with Xiao Zhan, a video call came from their close friends' group, obviously Feng Qing and the others had heard too.
After chatting with them for a bit, Xiao Li checked the time and realized it was almost time for Qin Xiao to finish work. She picked up her phone to check what movies were showing today.
Talking about Xiao Zhan and her boyfriend's movie date earlier reminded Xiao Li she hadn't gone to see a movie with Qin Xiao yet.
Seeing quite a few movies on show today, Xiao Li quickly exited the page and called Qin Xiao.
As soon as the call connected, Xiao Li said, "Uncle, are you off work yet?"
Qin Xiao usually only worked mornings, so he typically finished by noon.
Qin Xiao chuckled, "Just finished, was about to head out..."
Xiao Li laughed, "Since you're off, can I ask you out?"
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, "Ask me out?"
Xiao Li, "Mm, ask you to a movie. Would Uncle Qin accept the invitation?"
Qin Xiao laughed, "With such a beautiful invitation, how could I refuse?
Wait at home for me; I'll come and pick you up, then we can go together."
Xiao Li, "Okay."
After hanging up, Xiao Li reopened the movie page, booked tickets at the nearest cinema, ordered two snacks, and then closed the page.
While waiting for Qin Xiao to come back, Xiao Li went to her room to change clothes. She picked a long-sleeved red ruffled dress, and since she was pregnant, Xiao Li didn't wear any makeup, but she looked beautiful with or without it.
Once dressed, Xiao Li opened the jewelry box, picked a necklace Qin Xiao had given her, put on her wedding ring, and was ready to head downstairs to wait.
Just as Xiao Li was coming down from the second floor, Qin Xiao returned, opening the door to see Xiao Li standing at the stairs.
Spotting the carefully styled Xiao Li, Qin Xiao's eyes lit up. After changing his shoes, he walked over to Xiao Li...
Qin Xiao, "Nini, you're so beautiful, I don't want to take you out. I want to hide you away..."
Xiao Li smiled, "But you're so handsome, and I didn't say I wanted to hide you!
Let's go! Let's have a meal first, then catch the movie."
Qin Xiao smiled and left the house with her.
The cinema Xiao Li picked was in the Wan Ying Shopping Plaza near the hospital, so they went straight to the 3rd floor for dinner, and then to the 5th floor to watch the movie.
At the cinema, Xiao Li excitedly picked up the tickets and snacks, handing Qin Xiao a bucket of popcorn and a drink, keeping another set for herself. Though Xiao Li wanted an iced cola with her popcorn, being pregnant, she had to stick with water.
Rather than booking VIP seats, Xiao Li had booked regular tickets. Although they could have had a private screening, she felt that watching a movie should be a communal affair; small couples nestled in the theater watching a romance and getting swept up in the atmosphere felt just right.
Since the movie hadn't started yet, Xiao Li pulled Qin Xiao to the waiting area, where they sat together...
While waiting, Xiao Li, seized by interest, took a selfie with Qin Xiao and posted it on her social media.
Soon comments started rolling in, making Xiao Li smile as she opened to read them.
Feng Ye Piaopiao [Wow, rewarding your Uncle for doing well today, aren't you?]
Disappearing Wenjing [Ahhhhh! This atmosphere, this film, going home after might make you float, Xiao Li, remember you're pregnant.]
Zhi For You [This puppy love is so sweet, Xiao Li, I'm not afraid of eating dog food, give us more...]
Xiao Zhan [Wow. Doctor Qin is so romantic, Xiao Li you're so fortunate!]
......
Reading her friends' comments, Xiao Li smiled happily.
Initially planning to reply with some banter, she heard the announcement for entry, hurriedly put away her phone, and took the popcorn box in one hand while holding Qin Xiao's hand with the other, following the couples into the screening room.
After entering, they found their seats and settled down, with Xiao Li putting her phone on silent in her bag.
She then grabbed the popcorn and started munching...
The movie Xiao Li chose was a romantic comedy about a couple's journey, light-hearted and sweet.
Throughout, Xiao Li often broke into an auntie-like chuckle.
Being a romance, it inevitably featured intimate scenes between the lead characters, which was when Qin Xiao was most delighted.
Because he could always seize the moment perfectly, and that's when he and Xiao Li would join in the reenactment as the leads...