Because of Zhao Xinxin’s reckless antics and manipulative behavior, although Zheng Tingfu didn’t cause any problems at work, his character was severely damaged. The incident where he had abandoned a young patient and fled alone during a medical dispute, which had been carefully covered up at his previous hospital, was dug up again. His reputation at the First Affiliated Hospital plummeted overnight. The overseas exchange program he was originally selected for was suspended and withdrawn. His new girlfriend, who had been implicated in the drama between him and Zhao Xinxin, also suffered online harassment. Soon, major conflicts arose between them, and coupled with her losing interest in him, despite Zheng Tingfu’s desperate pleas, she still dumped him.

Zhao Xinxin’s fate wasn’t much better. She had always been willful and self-centered. Her previous dramatic stunt was meant to use public opinion to force Zheng Tingfu to come back to her.

However, love has nothing to do with morality. Even if Zhao Xinxin stood on the moral high ground this time and Zheng Tingfu became the target of public criticism, he wouldn’t necessarily bow down and return to her side because of social pressure. On the contrary, such tactics undoubtedly pushed Zheng Tingfu further away—he had nothing left to lose, and no other leverage was in Zhao Xinxin’s hands, so he simply decided to lie flat and give up completely.

Zheng Tingfu’s attitude toward the child in Zhao Xinxin’s belly was cold and indifferent.

First, he strongly doubted whether the child was his biological offspring. Second, if Zhao Xinxin wanted an abortion, he was willing to pay for the procedure and subsequent nutrition fees. If Zhao Xinxin insisted on having the baby, he would only pay the minimum child support according to Rong City’s standards, firmly refusing custody rights and refusing to marry Zhao Xinxin.

Zhao Xinxin still tried to pressure Zheng Tingfu’s supervisors at the hospital, but unfortunately, her previous drama made everyone afraid of getting contaminated by association with her—they avoided her as much as possible. Zheng Tingfu already had no prospects at the hospital and nothing to worry about. Even if supervisors came to talk to him, he would probably remain unmoved. Moreover, in modern society, supervisors aren’t fools—who would want to meddle in other people’s private affairs?

On the other hand, regarding Yu Tian’s lawsuit against her, Lawyer Zhang brought good news—the court had accepted the case. The rest would be handled by the lawyer, proceeding step by step until a victory judgment was reached, making Zhao Xinxin face legal consequences—public apologies in newspapers if required, and compensation if required.

Yu Tian didn’t waste words and directly posted the case acceptance notice on her account. Anyone could send a lawyer’s letter, and sending one didn’t necessarily mean one was innocent, but a case acceptance notice was different—it was a concrete signal of intent to use legal means to protect one’s rights. Few people would actively entangle themselves and bring everything to open court debate if their behavior was improper.

Previously, with Yan Ming’s help in supporting her position, public opinion had almost instantly reversed, but after thinking about it, Yu Tian felt it still wasn’t satisfying enough.

While posting the case acceptance notice, she also attached two screenshots of GPA rankings—one from her graduating class and one from Zheng Tingfu’s graduating class.

In the ranking information, it was clear that Yu Tian ranked first in her class for overall score and first in professional courses, while Zheng Tingfu’s name could only be found much further down in his class ranking.

This information was publicly available on Rong City Medical University’s official website and wasn’t considered private information.

“Fun fact: I would never date a man with grades worse than mine, nor would I choose a man weaker than me, because that would lower my IQ and reduce the genetic excellence of my future offspring. Of course, most importantly, I don’t like people with poor character.”

After typing these words and clicking publish, Yu Tian finally felt satisfied.

Even if she didn’t end up with Yan Ming, she still looked down on someone like Zheng Tingfu.

Since Zhao Xinxin treasured him so much, she let this pair of obsessed lovers continue their endless entanglement.

Having reached this point, Zhao Xinxin had no way out and could only tearfully and obediently get an abortion.

“Making such a big fuss, and now everyone around knows she had an abortion—how glorious is that? Most importantly, how much does it hurt her own body? And dragging real-world matters into the two-dimensional world to stir things up—it backfired completely. Now everything about her is exposed online, nobody speaks well of her, and they even dug up her father’s past corruption, cursing her even more viciously, saying she deserves it.”

Yu Tian sighed about Zhao Xinxin’s fate but felt no sympathy—she had brought it upon herself.

The internet was like a double-edged sword. When using the internet as a private tribunal to execute others, one must always be prepared for the risk of being executed in the same way.

Qi Sihao, recounting these developments, still looked frightened: “But this type of woman has such an extreme personality. By comparison, it makes me treasure our Gao Mei even more.”

He looked at Yu Tian: “Truly, barking dogs don’t bite—you quietly took down my boss.” Qi Sihao made a cupping gesture toward Yu Tian in mock respect. “I’m truly impressed beyond measure.”

“Yan Ming usually appears cold-hearted and cold-faced. So many nurses and doctors have shown interest in him—colleagues working together—yet he speaks without any leeway. I heard that when rejecting confessions, he’s made several young nurses cry.”

“So, Yu Tian, you’re something, able to make a man like Yan Ming willing to throw away his dignity for you, willingly doing this and that for you in front of so many viewers during a live broadcast.”

Qi Sihao clicked his tongue: “The edited video clip of your Kiss Cam moment is going viral throughout the hospital now.”

Without Qi Sihao telling her, Yu Tian already knew this was likely the case. After all, since entering the hospital today, many medical staff she didn’t even know had enthusiastically waved and greeted her. Some young interns blushed while giving her mysterious smiles, and one young nurse even shyly approached to request Yu Tian’s contact information, hoping to learn how to win over aloof men…

However, facing these gazes and discussions, Yan Ming remained as composed as if they were discussing someone else entirely.

He walked toward Yu Tian through the eager gazes of the medical staff.

“Three pieces of good news.”

Yan Ming’s loose white coat concealed this man’s perfect physique, but even in the hospital’s standard white coat, his long, straight legs made this ordinary attire extraordinarily eye-catching.

Yan Ming’s expression was calm, but his extremely beautiful eyes radiated a gentle, profound light.

He smiled slightly at Yu Tian, his demeanor clean and irresistibly appealing.

Still handsome and perfect enough to make Yu Tian’s heart flutter involuntarily.

“Xiao Ling’s donated corneas, after I performed the removal surgery, have been properly registered according to protocol and will be sent to the medical school.”

Yan Ming showed his first genuine smile in days, as if finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Yu Tian was also uplifted by this atmosphere and couldn’t help but smile.

This was truly wonderful.

Xiao Ling’s wish hadn’t been in vain. Her corneas would indeed continue persisting for her, training better ophthalmologists for the future, better solving eye diseases in the future, burning her remaining flames, and never giving up.

“So what are the other two pieces of good news?”

“Like Xiao Ling, the child with retinoblastoma also completed surgery today. The surgery was very successful. Her condition hadn’t progressed to Xiao Ling’s stage—intervention was earlier, and her condition wasn’t as dangerous as Xiao Ling’s. Post-operative recovery is expected to be quite good. The child is very strong, and her parents are very supportive. Thanks to the revenue share from your social media, they don’t need to worry too much about post-operative care costs and can temporarily cover the family’s living expenses, removing their worries. The whole family is very happy.”

Yu Tian couldn’t hold back. Regardless of the patients and visitors around, she practically shot forward like a cannonball, rushing into Yan Ming’s arms.

She gave Yan Ming a brief hug.

Yu Tian wanted to laugh and cry at the same time: “Our Dr. Yan is truly amazing! I knew you could cure this child!”

“Not amazing—you’re the amazing one.”

“Hm?”

Yan Ming looked up at Yu Tian, his voice light: “If I couldn’t cure this child, if I couldn’t properly give them your revenue share, you would have cried.”

He slightly averted his gaze: “I can’t handle you crying.”

People were coming and going around them, but Yu Tian no longer cared. She stared into Yan Ming’s beautiful black eyes, brilliant as stars, stood on her tiptoes, and quickly kissed Yan Ming.

Under Yan Ming’s surprised gaze, Yu Tian blushed but spoke righteously: “You just wanted to get some reward, didn’t you?”

She rationalized her behavior matter-of-factly: “It’s all because you looked at me with those eyes—I had no choice but to kiss you.”

Yan Ming looked somewhat helpless. He gave up arguing with Yu Tian and said gently: “Whatever you say.”

Yu Tian felt a bit embarrassed, so she changed the subject: “So what’s the third piece of good news?”

The first two were already such delightful news, so what about the third?

Yu Tian was indeed very much looking forward to this third piece of news, but Yan Ming was obviously uncomfortable and even began talking around the subject.

“You’re free tonight, right?”

Yu Tian nodded, not understanding.

“I’m free too.”

Yan Ming pressed his lips together, glanced at Yu Tian, then calmly looked toward the quiet signs posted throughout the hospital.

“I have a very nice bottle of red wine.” He looked somewhat awkward. “Would you like to drink it together?”

Drink alcohol? Yu Tian was puzzled. Remembering the trouble she’d caused the last time she drank, she waved her hands in refusal: “Better not—my drinking behavior seems pretty bad.”

She looked at Yan Ming with lingering fear and muttered, “What if I get drunk and do this and that to you again?”

“It doesn’t matter.” Yan Ming’s eyelashes trembled lightly like a butterfly’s shy wings. His gaze drifted elsewhere, and after a pause, he said in a low voice: “No one will be home at my place tonight.”

Yu Tian froze.

She heard Yan Ming continue in a calm voice: “So if your drinking behavior is bad, only I would know. No matter how bad it gets, that’s all there is.”

“Whatever you want to do to me—it doesn’t matter.”

Yan Ming was trying to use normal conversation to cover up his meaning, but Yu Tian still caught on.

She grabbed Yan Ming’s hand and pulled him from the busy lobby to a quiet corner of the hospital, then pressed forward, pinning Yan Ming against the wall and striking a domineering wall-slam pose.

Unfortunately, due to height differences, Yu Tian’s behavior looked more comical than imposing—it seemed that no matter what, with her abilities, she couldn’t possibly restrain the tall, long-legged Yan Ming in front of her.

But having the right aura was enough.

Yu Tian cleared her throat, moved closer to Yan Ming, and glared fiercely into his eyes: “Brother Yan Ming, what kind of naughty thoughts are you having?”

No one home tonight, drinking some wine, doing whatever she wanted to him—when examined closely, these words were quite suggestive and full of subtle implications.

Yu Tian wasn’t stupid. After her initial shock, she quickly understood Yan Ming’s underlying meaning.

It’s just that the more nervous and anxious she became, the more she needed to put on a brave front.

However, after delivering this line, Yu Tian found herself at a loss.

She had never had this kind of experience and found herself in a dilemma. Having just assumed this powerful stance, backing down immediately would seem too weak, but continuing forward, she didn’t know what to do next.

Just as she was staring at Yan Ming’s nose tip, she heard the man in front of her chuckle softly. Then he reached out, brushing over Yu Tian’s fluffy head like willow branches in spring wind, lightly gliding past Yu Tian’s ear, gently rubbing her small earlobe.

Then Yu Tian’s eyes unexpectedly crashed into Yan Ming’s deep, bright black gaze.

“So nervous?”

This man saw through everything but still wickedly teased Yu Tian.

He had been the uncomfortable one just moments ago, but after seeing Yu Tian’s embarrassment, Yan Ming became composed and unhurried.

He gently guided Yu Tian’s waist. When Yu Tian realized what was happening, their positions had completely reversed—Yu Tian was now pinned against the wall by Yan Ming.

His beautiful black eyes looked at Yu Tian. Under Yu Tian’s evasive gaze, he leaned down and kissed her.

Although it was lunch break and there were fewer patients in the hospital compared to working hours, and this corner was deserted, Yu Tian still instinctively tensed up. She reached out to resist, but it was futile.

Her hand was easily restrained by one of Yan Ming’s hands, held high above her head. Then this man looked at Yu Tian’s slightly flushed face with satisfaction and smiled.

“Quite cute.”

Yan Ming kissed Yu Tian’s nose tip once, his voice filled with laughter: “Though it’s a bit heartless to say this, but I’m glad my dad and your mom’s blind date failed—you not becoming my sister is quite good.”

“But I think our two families are so destined, we can’t just let it end like this.”

“Hm?”

“To continue this destiny, since our parents didn’t work out, let’s have us continue—become one family.”

Yu Tian realized what Yan Ming meant, and her face grew even hotter.

Unfortunately, Yan Ming, the instigator, had no self-awareness at all. He restrained Yu Tian and leaned down to give her a deep kiss.

Yu Tian was practically livid. As soon as Yan Ming released her, she glared at him with false bravado: “This is a hospital!”

“Weren’t you going to reward me for successful surgery?”

But Yan Ming was very calm. He checked the time: “Alright, see you tonight. Go home early this afternoon, don’t wander around the hospital anymore.”

“Why?” Yu Tian bit her lip. “Is wandering around the hospital illegal?”

“Not illegal, but not friendly to my patients.” Yan Ming said seriously, “If you wander around and I see you, I get easily distracted.”

He glanced at Yu Tian and added, “I’ll want to kiss you.”