Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 435: Should She Tell Him?

Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Should She Tell Him?

The next day was Monday.

Qiao Xi went to Haicheng City Hospital to perform the final examination on Shen Xuanzhi’s mother and encountered Shen Xuanzhi once again.

Shen Xuanzhi nodded to her.

Qiao Xi said politely, "Your mother is recovering very well. For further recuperation, traditional Chinese medicine should still be the main focus, which is your strength."

"Mhm."

Qiao Xi looked at his lean figure and said, "Next week is the Imperial Capital’s acupuncture trial conference, good luck."

Shen Xuanzhi really needed that money; just making it into the top ten would earn him a prize.

"Thank you."

Shen Xuanzhi said with a cold expression. He had always been like that, living with his mother under the shadow of gangsters and debt collectors, he had never genuinely smiled.

"I’ll be going now."

Qiao Xi said one last word and then left the ward. As she was walking in the corridor, she overheard two nurses talking about the medical team for Africa.

Curiously, she asked, "Is the hospital forming a medical team this year?"

One nurse said, "Doctor Qiao, don’t you know? This year’s medical team is for Aid Africa. The conditions are tough, and not many people are willing to go. But time is urgent, and if they can’t round up enough people, I guess they’ll have to make an internal announcement."

"I haven’t heard anything about it."

Qiao Xi came to the hospital to help Yan Shi’an solve difficult medical cases and didn’t pay attention to other matters. Moreover, most of her gossip came from Shu Xue. If Shu Xue hadn’t told her, she would be oblivious.

"Doctor Qiao, the hospital’s internal system has been upgraded. You should update the version; many announcements have been posted there."

"Thank you."

Thanking the nurse, Qiao Xi headed towards the inpatient department. Recently, Qiao Xi had induced Shen Xuanzhi’s mother out of her vegetative state and gained significant medical fame. Families of other comatose patients also hoped for her intervention and had made requests.

She was exceptionally busy.

However, these difficult patients were a form of training for her. Especially since she had to go to the Imperial Capital next week, a bit earlier to get accustomed to the environment in preparation for the acupuncture trial conference.

Busy until late afternoon, Qiao Xi’s neck was stiff.

She moved a bit and then remembered what the nurse said about the hospital’s internal system. So she immediately downloaded the update package and was successful in upgrading.

She clicked in to take a look.

The preliminary application list for the hospital’s Aid Africa medical team was already posted, and the final list would probably be announced in a few days.

Just as she was about to open it,

Shu Xue patted her on the shoulder and asked with a smile, "Why aren’t you leaving after your shift is over? I see your car is already parked at the hospital entrance."

Qiao Xi turned her head and said, "I thought you didn’t come to work today, I haven’t seen you all day."

She raised her cellphone, "I heard from a nurse this morning that the hospital is forming a medical team for Africa. I am just having a look."

Shu Xue snatched her phone away, closed the page, and stuffed it into her pocket, saying, "Doctor Qiao, why don’t you just take a break and don’t worry about other things. Aid Africa has nothing to do with you. Hurry up and go home after work."

She pushed Qiao Xi towards the exit.

The two girls playfully left the hospital, and Old Chen stood not far from the hospital entrance watching them.

Shu Xue poked her finger toward Qiao Xi’s shoulder and laughed, "Hey, I’ve realized you are truly fortunate. You have a career and family, and a considerate husband, which is really enviable."

Qiao Xi wrapped her arm around her saying, "You’re not bad yourself. You have parents who have adored you since childhood, a stable job, and you’re particularly well-liked."

Shu Xue nodded thoughtfully, "I do have good parents. Although they’re traditional, sometimes... they’re also very understanding."

That morning, she found the signed Aid Africa application form on the coffee table, and in an instant, her eyes were brimming with tears.

Her parents had compromised, even though they did not understand her choice.

She patted Qiao Xi on the shoulder, "Hurry up and go, don’t let your driver wait too long."

"See you tomorrow."

Qiao Xi waved her hand. She originally wanted to inquire about Shu Xue’s romantic life with Zhou Yu, but she eventually gave up on the idea, turning to leave instead.

From a distance, Shu Xue watched her and took a deep breath.

She wondered how long she could keep the fact that she had submitted the application form a secret. The director had spoken to her privately.

With so few people signing up this time, she was unlikely to be rejected.

It was time to prepare for going abroad.

It would be for at least six months, and everything at home would be put on pause. She thought of Zhou Yu and felt somewhat reluctant, yet she could not guarantee that he would wait for her to grow.

What would his reaction be if he knew?

...

Night fell.

Qiao Xi sat in the living room of the small villa, flipping through a medical book, and glanced out the pitch-black floor-to-ceiling window.

He hadn’t returned yet.

Ever since the weekend’s designer salon, it seemed like Huo Xingzhou had suddenly become very busy.

The clock on the wall had struck nine, and Aunt Qian poured her a cup of hot milk, saying, "Young Madam, you should go rest in your room. Even before getting married, it was common for the young master to pull all-nighters for work."

Aunt Qian was accustomed to it.

But Qiao Xi felt a bit heartbroken, "I’ll wait for him a little longer."

"That’s fine too." Aunt Qian did not object and went to the kitchen to prepare supper, hoping to have something warm ready when Huo Xingzhou came back.

Qiao Xi set the medical book aside, staring out into the endless night, she boredly checked her phone and saw that several small groups in the hospital were discussing the Aid Africa pre-announcement list; she too became curious.

She logged into the internal network to check the hospital’s internal announcement; there was one about the publication of the preliminary list for Aid Africa. This wasn’t the final list.

Qiao Xi clicked and scrolled down, her pupils contracting abruptly!

She saw a familiar and conspicuous name.

Shu Xue!

She was actually joining the medical team for Aid Africa!

No wonder she had been secretive these past few days, and always avoiding her. She hadn’t even shared such big news as Aid Africa with her.

But the announcement list would come out sooner or later, and she would know eventually, right?

What’s the use of hiding?

Was she planning to wait until everything was set in stone and irreversible before telling them?

Qiao Xi impulsively wanted to call and ask her, but then she froze.

Does Zhou Yu know?

Shu Xue didn’t want to tell, probably to avoid any complications. Since she had submitted the application form, it indicated one thing.

Her parents must have agreed!

So, was that the end of her and Zhou Yu’s romance? Or would the history between Xie Liuzheng and Zhou Yu take a different turn?

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

The sound of a car approached the villa, and before Zhou Yu arrived, his voice did: "What’s that delightful aroma? Aunt Qian, what delicious thing are you cooking? Is it your special beef bone soup noodles? I’ll take two hand-made beef meatballs!"

He followed the scent inside and saw Qiao Xi. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, he said, "Sister-in-law, I made a fool of myself drinking last night, please don’t take it to heart. I understand what you said to me, and I will make sure to improve from now on."

He had been too casual.

He hadn’t been serious enough with Shu Xue, which caused her to speak out those words for lack of a sense of security.

Qiao Xi looked at him with an indescribable expression, holding her phone as if it weighed a ton.

In the end, should she tell him?

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