When Yu Tian returned home, she was deeply troubled, but unfortunately her mother was in great spirits, with a rosy complexion and humming songs as she walked.

“Xiao Yu, tomorrow I’m going mountain climbing and sightseeing in the neighboring city with someone. I’ll be away for two days. You can take care of yourself, right?”

Ms. Song Chunxiang’s recreational life had been quite rich lately. Yu Tian had already heard her enthusiastically make plans with several old friends, and tomorrow’s short trip luggage was already packed and piled by the entrance.

Yu Tian originally hadn’t figured out how to organize her words, and now, seeing her mother’s elated state, she felt that bringing up Yan Wenhua’s matter at this time would be like pouring cold water and killing the mood.

“Mom, don’t worry about me. I’m fine. You just go out and relax. But when you come back from relaxing, I have something I’d like to discuss with you.”

Ms. Song Chunxiang was radiant and readily agreed.

Yu Tian saw her off to the station. Before leaving, Yu Tian’s mother seemed to remember something and instructed: “Oh right, you don’t need to pick me up when I return. I have a friend coming who’ll give me a ride home on their way.”

“Okay.”

Before boarding, Ms. Song Chunxiang hesitated: “I’ll also have something I want to discuss with you properly then.”

Yu Tian nodded as well.

Thinking about Yan Wenhua’s situation, Yu Tian was somewhat distracted, but fortunately after seeing her mother safely onto the train and returning home, her self-media work diverted much of Yu Tian’s attention.

The materials she had previously collected and the outlines she had compiled were mostly revised. Yu Tian planned to take advantage of Qi Sihao’s recent rotation in ophthalmology, starting with ophthalmology as an entry point, using common eye diseases and eye hygiene as a foundation to utilize this human resource, Qi Sihao, and begin filming material for the first ophthalmology special episode.

However, since starting his rotation, Qi Sihao’s work intensity had been considerable. His evening time was either spent on night shifts or meeting with Gao Mei to “strategize” how to pursue Yan Ming. Yu Tian didn’t feel comfortable taking up large blocks of his time, so after preparing two days of filming scripts, she decided to use the brief window between his end of work and meeting with Gao Mei to squeeze in filming some material in the small park outside the First Affiliated Hospital.

Unexpectedly, when Yu Tian arrived at the First Affiliated Hospital at the agreed time, Qi Sihao had to work overtime because an outpatient had added an appointment, and he needed to help with some basic ophthalmology examinations. After waiting an hour at the entrance without seeing Qi Sihao, Yu Tian instead encountered Gao Mei, who was scheduled to meet with Qi Sihao.

Today’s outpatient clinic was run by Yan Ming. Gao Mei chose this time to “find” Qi Sihao naturally hoping to encounter Yan Ming finishing work with Qi Sihao.

Seeing Yu Tian now, Gao Mei’s face lit up with joy.

“Xiao Yu! Are you here waiting for your brother?”

Gao Mei was gentle, generous, naturally innocent, and straightforward. After several interactions, Yu Tian had a very good impression of her.

Now, seeing how she had carefully dressed up and the hopeful light in her eyes when mentioning Yan Ming, Yu Tian felt sorry for her.

Gao Mei was so wonderful—pairing her with Yan Ming would be such a waste!

Yan Ming might be professionally competent, but his moral standards were problematic. He could be so righteous about cheating—in the future, wouldn’t he just keep his main relationship while having affairs on the side?

Yu Tian felt she couldn’t watch Gao Mei jump into a fire pit.

“No, I’m not waiting for my brother.” Yu Tian smiled sweetly. “I’m waiting for Qi Sihao for something.”

Gao Mei was indeed puzzled: “Oh, but I had planned to have dinner with Qi Sihao. Am I interfering with your important business?”

“Not at all. Qi Sihao is very reliable—he never stands people up, and he has a very strong sense of time. If he promised you something, he’ll follow through. My business is just filming a basic ophthalmology science education video, doesn’t need much time, won’t affect you two.”

Since Gao Mei was currently deeply infatuated with Yan Ming, directly criticizing Yan Ming would backfire. It was better to elevate the comparison target, Qi Sihao, subtly undermining Yan Ming through contrast.

Yu Tian briefly introduced her self-media science education work, then began lavishly praising: “I’ve done several small science education videos about medical knowledge in daily life before. I originally thought these were things everyone knew, but after posting the videos, I discovered that medical knowledge we medical students consider very basic, many ordinary people don’t understand. And though they’re just short videos, many fans commented that because they watched our videos, they went to hospitals for further examination, discovered some health risks, and received early intervention treatment, all with good results.”

“When Qi Sihao heard about this, he felt my philosophy aligned with his. He’s been working hard to help me with film material, contributing to medical science education. He’s just so passionate, wholeheartedly wanting to be a successor to socialist causes…”

Yu Tian originally wanted to continue praising Qi Sihao to death, but their conversation was interrupted by Qi Sihao’s greeting.

Following the sound, Yu Tian saw his figure running down from the corridor entrance.

Yu Tian had a flash of inspiration: “Sister Gao Mei, I can film material very quickly. Why don’t you come with me? After filming, I’ll return Qi Sihao to you, and you can go eat.”

Unfortunately, Gao Mei was still hesitating as she looked toward the clinic at the corridor entrance the person she originally wanted to wait for hadn’t come out yet.

Yu Tian didn’t give Gao Mei another chance to hesitate. She dragged her into the small park without explanation.

With Gao Mei present, Qi Sihao completely changed from his usual joking demeanor, becoming very focused and righteously serious. His earnest science education appearance could practically go straight to an awards ceremony. Yu Tian didn’t even have to scold him—he got it right in one take.

It must be said, the saying that working men and focused men are most charming was true. With Qi Sihao in his white coat being so serious, Gao Mei was a bit stunned watching him.

Qi Sihao didn’t disappoint Yu Tian either. His eyes kept looking toward Gao Mei through the camera lens, earnest and solemn.

The filming was completed very smoothly, and Gao Mei’s face also successfully turned somewhat red.

How could they not strike while the iron was hot at such a moment!

Taking advantage of Qi Sihao stepping away to change clothes, Yu Tian chatted with Gao Mei again.

“Qi Sihao, helping me film this is free volunteer work. I don’t pay him, but he’s especially enthusiastic. He keeps telling me that my kind of science education can improve everyone’s attention to health and enhance people’s initiative in seeking medical treatment. He wants to actively participate in filming, also to fully utilize the light and heat of the medical profession. He volunteered to help me film several episodes and encouraged me to continue, bringing medical science education into ordinary people’s lives—this is accumulating merit.”

Yu Tian said this with half a sigh: “My brother won’t do it. No matter how I begged him to help me film several episodes, he wouldn’t agree, thinking it was a waste of his time.”

Gao Mei choked slightly but still instinctively wanted to defend Yan Ming: “Your brother is an attending physician, much busier than Qi Sihao, with many more patients. Not having time is understandable.”

Yu Tian nodded pretentiously: “Yes, I understand. My brother is busy. He’s especially patient with patients. Last time with a young girl, to comfort her emotions, he chatted with her for half an hour, making her go from crying to laughing. And some patients even add him on WeChat and occasionally chat in the evenings.”

She said seemingly casually: “Though my brother seems cold, he has quite a lot of personal charm. I’ve come to the hospital several times and seen young patients inviting him to dinner. It feels like he can become real-life friends with many patients.”

“But Qi Sihao isn’t good enough in this area. He’s especially cold toward young female patients. When they ask him things, he has a dry, business-like attitude. I’ve heard several female patients complain that he’s heartless, all saying my brother is cold outside but warm inside, while Qi Sihao is warm outside but cold inside.”

Yu Tian looked at Gao Mei enthusiastically: “Sister Gao Mei, you should talk to Qi Sihao about this next time. How can he treat patients like this? He should be like my brother, gentle as a spring breeze. Look at my brother—he has such good relationships with the opposite sex!”

Gao Mei’s face reddened: “I… it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to say…”

Yu Tian struck while the iron was hot: “Qi Sihao doesn’t listen to me, but I see that Qi Sihao especially values your opinions and suggestions. Every time you ask him out, he pushes aside other things and takes it very seriously.”

Gao Mei looked somewhat embarrassed. She seemed to just realize something, looking somewhat bashful: “I’ll try next time.”

“Then I’m counting on you. Qi Sihao and I grew up together. He’s a bit rigid in this area. Who told him he’s never been in a relationship? Too innocent, and far less skilled in interpersonal relations than experienced people like my brother.”

Gao Mei’s brow furrowed slightly: “Your brother… has he been in many relationships before?”

“Well, I don’t know.” Yu Tian tucked her hair behind her ear, looking somewhat troubled. “But I graduated from the same school as my brother. Back in our school, there were always many people pursuing my brother, so many that I can’t even remember them all. Not just girls, but boys too!”

“…”

Gao Mei’s expression became somewhat strained.

Yu Tian steeled herself and decided to deliver a heavy blow—

“Sister Gao Mei, you shouldn’t wait for my brother anymore. My brother finished his clinic so long ago and still hasn’t come out—he must have gone to the bathroom.”

Gao Mei looked somewhat surprised: “The bathroom? No, he…”

Yu Tian didn’t give Gao Mei a chance to interrupt. She continued: “You know, when he’s in the clinic, he sits all day. When people sit for long periods, many strange problems can find them, some quite embarrassing to mention. Staying in the bathroom longer is normal, but don’t mind it—his health is still very good.”

No wonder they say that after fans turn into antis, the once strong worship and love transform into strong hate.

This was true. Yu Tian was finally experiencing the mindset of a disillusioned fan, as she continued to subtly and sarcastically drag Yan Ming down.

But for some reason, perhaps because she was attacking Gao Mei’s ideal prince, Gao Mei’s expression became increasingly awkward and indescribable, and she began frequently blinking at Yu Tian.

“What’s wrong with your eyes, Sister Gao Mei?” Yu Tian thought. “Let Qi Sihao take a look when he comes back. Blinking so frequently? Qi Sihao is very careful! You might have some conjunctivitis, don’t worry. This kind of illness doesn’t need my brother, Qi Sihao, can handle it. My brother disdains treating such minor ailments…”

“Xiao Yu, your brother…”

Still thinking about Yan Ming at this point!

Yu Tian showed a sincere smile and grabbed Gao Mei’s hand: “Sister Gao Mei, listen to my advice—stop looking for my brother. Once my brother enters the bathroom, he won’t come out for a while! And even if he comes out of the bathroom, he’s arranged to have dinner with someone. I see it’s getting late, so just go eat with Qi Sihao!”

Yu Tian persuaded patiently: “Leave my brother to me! I’ll take him to buy some health supplements later! He’s not like Qi Sihao who’s still young. My brother is twenty-eight, which is basically no different from thirty. At this age, men’s bodies start declining. Calcium, multivitamins, kidney supplements—everything that needs supplementing should be supplemented…”

“But your brother is already here…”

Gao Mei seemed to finally find her voice. She looked at Yu Tian anxiously several times, then pointed behind her and delivered the killing blow: “He’s been here for a while, behind you.”

“…”

Gao Mei kindly explained: “When we came to the small park to film material, I texted your brother to come here…”

Thank you so much, Gao Mei.

What’s the most painful thing in life?

Getting caught red-handed talking behind someone’s back.

Yu Tian’s heart surged with various emotions. She had been so confident just moments ago, but now she instantly cowered. She didn’t even dare turn her head, just instinctively shrank her head and neck like a quail seeing a chicken, extremely embarrassed.

Gao Mei wasn’t much better off than Yu Tian. Her eyes seemed not to know where to look: “Yan Ming, want to have dinner together?”

Yu Tian couldn’t see Yan Ming’s face, but her inner fear became even stronger. She felt like a student caught cheating by the principal—uneasy and anxious, not knowing what punishment awaited.

Then, in this tense and fearful waiting, Yu Tian heard Yan Ming’s cold, calm voice from behind her.

Only then did she realize Yan Ming had walked very close to her, his voice now right behind her.

“Not dining together.”

As his words fell, Yan Ming finally walked in front of Yu Tian, appearing in her sight. He glanced down at Yu Tian, then smiled at Gao Mei: “Yu Tian was right—I have plans.”

He did have plans. Yu Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

Yan Ming’s attitude seemed very normal and natural, with no emotional fluctuation in his voice. At first glance, he didn’t seem angry—he probably hadn’t heard the first half of her crazy criticism.

Thank goodness.

But Yu Tian’s relief hadn’t lasted long when she heard Yan Ming continue calmly—

“After dinner, I need to see a doctor. You know, when people sit for long periods, many strange problems come looking for them.”

“…”

Yan Ming had his hands in his pockets, his gaze casually sweeping over Yu Tian: “I didn’t expect my sister to be so concerned about me. You must have already arranged my medical treatment, right?”

“…”

“What are you standing there for?” Yan Ming smiled very gently. “Let’s go. Weren’t you going to take me to buy health supplements?”

“…”