Chapter 202 - 201: Mama’s Boy

Chapter 202: Chapter 201: Mama’s Boy

Fifty outpatients, plus another fifty volunteers from the ultra-early-stage cancer project, kept Yu Zhiming busy until well past six-thirty in the evening.

For Yu Zhiming, the day had been both busy and fulfilling.

Of course, exhaustion was also inevitable.

He returned to the main office and, learning that his mentor Qi Yue hadn’t left work yet, went to the director’s office to say hello.

"Teacher..."

Qi Yue, who was sitting behind his desk studying a patient’s case file, looked up at Yu Zhiming and gave him a concerned once-over.

"Are you alright now?"

Yu Zhiming knew what his teacher was asking about and replied with a smile, "Getting blown up was terrifying, but it was just a minor flesh wound on my back. It didn’t even need stitches, and it’s already scabbed over and doesn’t hurt anymore."

Qi Yue grunted in acknowledgment and added a warning, "Zhiming, saving lives is a doctor’s duty, but ensuring your own safety comes first."

Still a bit shaken, Yu Zhiming obediently promised that he wouldn’t impulsively put himself in danger again.

Qi Yue snorted lightly, clearly not believing the young man could keep his word.

However, the chances of encountering a similarly dangerous incident were extremely low.

Qi Yue then changed the subject, asking curiously, "On Saturday night, why did that singer, Rao Yi, get so excited that she just threw caution to the wind and started singing her heart out?"

"Did you solve her big problem?"

Yu Zhiming grunted in affirmation and explained, "I signed a non-disclosure agreement, so I can’t discuss the specifics. The official story is that it was just a physical examination."

He then held up one finger and whispered, "Teacher, she paid me a seven-figure sum."

"I’m running it through Ning’an Hospital’s financial procedures."

Qi Yue was slightly taken aback, then chuckled. "You crafty fellow, you really know how to find loopholes."

He then reminded him, "Zhiming, if something like this happens again, remember to take the person to Ning’an Hospital for treatment."

"That way, you’ll avoid complaints and unnecessary arguments."

Yu Zhiming chuckled sheepishly and said with a fawning expression, "Once the money comes through, I’ll treat you to a big meal, Teacher."

"We’ll go to the Lake and Mountain Lodge."

Qi Yue said, amused, "Zhiming, I know you got a membership card for that place, but do you have any idea how expensive it is?"

"Is it very expensive?" Yu Zhiming asked curiously.

Qi Yue nodded. "Let’s put it this way: at that place, you could easily spend ten million in one night."

Yu Zhiming let out a gasp of surprise. "I was originally planning to take my sister and my niece there during the National Day holiday."

"With prices that high, there’s no way I can afford it."

Qi Yue smiled again. "You can still go. There are ways to enjoy it without spending a lot of money. You can still get decent service for a few thousand."

"Putting everything else aside, the scenery there is quite nice."

"The main thing is that it’s a bit far from the city, so it’s actually a suitable place for you to visit for a few days during the National Day holiday."

Yu Zhiming said, "Oh. I hope they have clearly marked prices. I’d hate to get ripped off without even knowing it."

He met his teacher’s gaze again. "In that case, I’ll treat you to Luwei Restaurant, Teacher. Your wife and son can come too."

Qi Yue gave a small smile. "We’ll see when the time comes."

"By the way, if Rao Yi comes to Binhai again, see if you can arrange for my wife to meet her."

"My wife is quite the dedicated fan of Rao Yi."

Yu Zhiming nodded in agreement.

Qi Yue then changed the topic again. "Director Zhao didn’t give you any trouble or make snide remarks today, did he?"

Yu Zhiming shook his head. "Director Zhao was off today, so I didn’t see him."

"Teacher, should I go and apologize to him specifically?"

Qi Yue said in a stern voice, "There’s no need to apologize. You didn’t do anything wrong. He has no right to order you around."

"If he wants to ask for your help, not only must he be polite, but it also depends on whether you’re free and willing to do it."

Qi Yue tossed a patient file to Yu Zhiming. "Another patient from the Capital City. Unexplained body pain."

"Take it back and study it first..."

When Yu Zhiming returned to the main office, he found that besides Zhou Mo and Qiao Lei, who hadn’t left yet, Head Nurse Yan Wenjing was also there.

"Sister Yan, Teacher is free right now..."

Yan Wenjing chuckled softly. "Dr. Yu, I actually came to see you this time."

"Do you have time tonight?"

"To grab a meal together?"

Yu Zhiming gestured with the thick patient file in his hand.

"My teacher gave me an assignment, and it’s quite urgent. I need to go home and study it carefully."

"Sister Yan, you can just tell me what’s on your mind."

Yan Wenjing’s smile widened. "I was just chatting with Zhou Mo, and I heard that your fourth sister doesn’t have a boyfriend yet?"

Yu Zhiming hummed in acknowledgment. "My fourth sister put her personal life on hold to take care of me."

"Sister Yan, do you have someone suitable to introduce to her?"

Yan Wenjing chuckled. "Oh, I know quite a few fine young men, but I don’t really know your fourth sister."

"Why don’t we find a time soon to sit down for a meal or some tea? That way, I can get to know your sister’s preferences and personality."

"It’ll make it easier to do some targeted matchmaking."

Yu Zhiming said happily, "That’s a great idea."

"How about this, Sister Yan: I’ll go home and talk to my sister first, then we can set a suitable time. My sister and I will treat you to a get-together?"

Yan Wenjing beamed. "Wonderful, Dr. Yu. I’ll be waiting for your news, then..."

After Yan Wenjing left, Zhou Mo sidled over.

"Dr. Yu, Sister Yan really did ask a lot of questions about Sister Xiang Wan just now. She seemed very enthusiastic."

"I get the feeling she isn’t looking to introduce a boyfriend to Sister Xiang Wan. It’s more like she’s looking for a daughter-in-law."

Yu Zhiming was stunned.

"No way, right?"

"Didn’t people say Sister Yan has high standards for her daughter-in-law? My fourth sister is from out of town, has a vocational college degree, is average-looking, and doesn’t have a ’proper’ job."

Zhou Mo held back a laugh. "There’s a saying that a sister is always plain in her brother’s eyes. I see it’s true."

"Sister Xiang Wan is gorgeous, okay? She has a great figure, too. She’s more than good enough for Sister Yan’s son."

"The important thing is, she’s your sister, Dr. Yu."

Seeing that Yu Zhiming was still confused, Zhou Mo explained further, "Dr. Yu, forget the future—even right now, you’re a hot commodity. The directors, the hospital president, and the academicians all think very highly of you."

"If Sister Yan’s son becomes your brother-in-law, his career development at the hospital would be practically guaranteed."

Yu Zhiming recalled what Sister Yan’s son looked like.

Yu Zhiming had only seen the guy once.

He had come to the main office to pursue Zhou Mo, and Zhou Mo had even used Yu Zhiming as a human shield.

The guy was of average height and had ordinary looks.

’As for his medical skills, he was selected to go abroad for advanced studies, so they must be decent.’

But...

’That guy becoming my fourth brother-in-law?’ Yu Zhiming felt he wasn’t quite good enough.

Yu Zhiming looked at Qiao Lei. "Qiao Lei, did you see Sister Yan’s son at the mixer on Saturday?"

Qiao Lei nodded. "I did. He even came over to say hello to Dr. Ding and me."

"But since I don’t know him well, I didn’t pay much attention to how he acted at the mixer."

Yu Zhiming turned his gaze back to Zhou Mo.

"Zhou Mo, have you interacted with him much? What’s your impression of him?"

Zhou Mo hesitated for a moment before saying, "I haven’t interacted with him much, just a handful of times."

"My impression is that he’s a bit petty."

"I heard from the nurses that Sister Yan calls all the shots at home, and her son is a total mama’s boy."

Yu Zhiming said, "Oh. If he’s a mama’s boy, then it’s a no-go, no matter how good his other qualifications are. My sister would just suffer if she married him."

"A man doesn’t have to be some larger-than-life hero, but he must have his own opinions and be able to stand on his own two feet."

Zhou Mo grinned. "Dr. Yu, don’t get mad at me for saying this, but... you have four older sisters. You were spoiled by your parents and your sisters your whole life!"

"Doesn’t that make you a mama’s boy and a sister’s boy?"

Yu Zhiming shot Zhou Mo a sidelong glance.

"How could I possibly be a mama’s boy or a sister’s boy?"

"At most, I’ve just been overly cared for in my daily life. Maybe my self-sufficiency skills are a little lacking."

After frankly admitting his shortcoming, Yu Zhiming defended himself, "But I make all the major decisions in my work and life myself."

"And I’m the one who actively overcomes the many difficulties I encounter at work and in life..."

As Yu Zhiming reached the hospital entrance, he saw his Mercedes-Benz parked on the roadside not far away.

He got in and sat in the passenger seat.

"Sis, did the tenants come to you with more problems today?"

Yu Xiangwan pulled the car into a traffic lane. "It’s still mainly the issue of the kitchen not being big enough."

"With five or six households living together, even though I added two new induction cookers, one kitchen just isn’t enough when it’s time to cook."

"It’s such a headache."

Yu Xiangwan continued to complain, "And then there’s the hygiene issue. It’s only been two days, and the kitchen is already a complete mess. The state of the bathroom is hard to even describe."

"There’s also the waste."

"I was kind enough to provide them with rice, flour, oil, and all sorts of seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, and salt, but they use as much as they possibly can and spill a lot of it."

Yu Zhiming let out a soft chuckle. "Sis, when you’re running a business, you have to plan for the worst-case scenario when it comes to people’s behavior."

"You can’t assume the best of them."

"Just raise the rent and hire someone to clean every day."

Yu Xiangwan grunted. "Fifth Brother, you’re right. I can’t be too nice to them."

"The rent... I’ll start raising it with the next batch of tenants. An extra twenty, making it a hundred a day. They can take it or leave it!"

After a moment of silence, Yu Zhiming suddenly asked, "Sis, am I a mama’s boy? A sister’s boy?"

"How could you possibly be a mama’s boy or a sister’s boy?"

Yu Xiangwan retorted, "Fifth Brother, we just took care of you a little more in your daily life. Now, you’re the one taking care of us."

"Our dad always says you’re the one with your own strong ideas."

"Like back when you were applying for college after the entrance exams. The whole family wanted you to become a teacher, but you secretly applied to medical school."

Yu Zhiming chuckled. "And as it turns out, my choice back then was absolutely the right one."

"Fourth Sister, the head nurse at my center wants to have a meal with us to chat about introducing you to a boyfriend."

Yu Xiangwan quickly refused. "Fifth Brother, where would I find the time to date a boyfriend right now?"

"Let’s talk about it after I get through this busy period and things have settled down..."