Ye Xiao's words had almost driven Han Ruoxi to her wits' end. Was it her own thin-skinned nature? It was clearly Ye Xiao spouting nonsense. Right now, she indeed felt like finding a loudspeaker to announce that she had nothing to do with the shameless Ye Xiao. However, the onlookers around them all left with knowing smiles.

Han Ruoxi was an excellent doctor with superb medical skills and was meticulous in treating her patients, which had earned her a high reputation among them. However, because of this, Han Ruoxi, already in her early twenties, should be considering marriage, but she never had a boyfriend. Despite many well-meaning patients introducing potential suitors, she always politely refused. Now, with a man by her side and, in the eyes of everyone just then, seemingly flirting with her, when Ye Xiao commented about Han Ruoxi's thin skin, people quickly left, not wanting to disturb Doctor Han's good times.

"You... you are absolutely shameless!" Han Ruoxi glared at Ye Xiao, her face contorting slightly with anger.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Ruoxi, this is where you are wrong. It was clearly you who threw yourself at me, and both times, it was directly or indirectly me who saved your life. How can you not differentiate right from wrong? Also, if I hadn't bravely acknowledged some sort of relationship with you, can you imagine the gossip if you, a young woman, were seen in the arms of a decent young man like me? So, I was actually considering your reputation. Don't misunderstand me."

Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Han Ruoxi was both amused and exasperated. Was this man's mouth made of iron and brass? How could he talk so shamelessly? It was clearly him who took advantage of her, but now, he acted as if he was at a loss. Han Ruoxi glared at Ye Xiao again and angrily said, "Fine, chalk it up to my bad luck. Now, let's go pay the medical bills. Once the money is paid, we are even. I don't know you, and you don't know me."

"Ruoxi, how could I possibly not know you? You helped my friend enormously. I should treat you to a meal. Besides, I haven't eaten yet either. Have you?" Ye Xiao looked at Han Ruoxi with genuine sincerity, his face as innocent as a primary school student, radiating positivity from within.

Right after Ye Xiao finished speaking, Han Ruoxi's stomach conveniently grumbled, though the sound was faint. Yet, Ye Xiao heard it. When the grumble sounded, Ye Xiao immediately looked at Han Ruoxi's belly. Understanding that Ye Xiao had heard her stomach rumbling, she blushed instantly.

Han Ruoxi indeed hadn't had a meal. Although Yan Luo's mother wasn't related to her, Jiang Miaoke, who introduced her, had repeatedly instructed Han Ruoxi to cure the old lady as soon as possible. Thus, she had been keeping watch outside the emergency room and had temporarily forgotten her hunger. Perhaps it was the argument with Ye Xiao or the shock, but the forgotten hunger emerged again, especially embarrassing in front of that annoying Ye Xiao.

"I... I'm not hungry!" Han Ruoxi huffed and immediately headed downstairs, this time being extremely cautious to avoid any previous awkwardness.

Continuously teasing the beauty, Ye Xiao felt extraordinarily refreshed and followed her closely.

At the payment counter on the first floor, Han Ruoxi informed the staff that she was there to pay the owed medical bills. They began processing the payment, also curious why she was paying so late as the amount was not small, being 126,000 yuan.

"Your card," Han Ruoxi said without looking at Ye Xiao, extending her hand.

Ye Xiao promptly handed a bank card to Han Ruoxi without any hesitation.

However, when Han Ruoxi received the card, she noticed it was old and worn-out, and she looked at Ye Xiao questioning, "Is there enough money in this card for 126,000 yuan?"

Ye Xiao proudly said, "There's even 1.26 million in it!"

Han Ruoxi, upon hearing Ye Xiao's claim, showed no surprise but only contempt; she truly did not believe Ye Xiao's card had that much money. She assumed Ye Xiao was bluffing her.

At this point, Han Ruoxi had it all figured out. Regardless of whether Ye Xiao was bluffing, she was ready. As long as the payment was made, they would go their separate ways.

Then, the card swipe went through, deducting exactly 126,000 yuan smoothly.

"Take your card, and let's not see each other again." Han Ruoxi felt that any more glances at Ye Xiao would just upset her.

"Still need one more favor from you," Ye Xiao said with a smile while carrying the burden, keeping a friendly tone.

"What more do you want? Now, your friend's mom is in surgery, and regardless of the outcome, it has nothing to do with me. And you've settled your bills, so we have no ties at all. I don't want to see you again. Do you understand what I mean?" At this moment, Han Ruoxi spoke with regained confidence.

However, despite Han Ruoxi's long explanation, Ye Xiao seemed not to hear her. He chuckled and said, "The hospital should have some janitors, right?"

"Huh?" Han Ruoxi was puzzled upon hearing Ye Xiao's words. From Yan Luo's status, it was clear he wasn't wealthy, perhaps even poor. Could Ye Xiao really be planning to hire a caretaker for Yan Luo's mother in State Hospital, where caretakers were highly trained and exceedingly expensive? Was Ye Xiao really that generous?

Ye Xiao said with a smile, "I want to ask you for one more favor, actually for Yan Luo's mom. Find four high-level caretakers."

"Four? Why four? Isn't that too many?" Han Ruoxi had initially not intended to speak with Ye Xiao, but the man had asked for four high-level caregivers all at once. He couldn't possibly be playing around, considering that even some high-level individuals, who came to stay at the hospital, only had one or two caregivers at most.

"Not many, we'll work in two shifts to take turns caring. I hope to provide Yan Luo's mother the most meticulous care. Oh, right, we'll also need to get a private room. What she needs most now is a quiet place to recuperate, and I believe a private room would be very effective for her recovery," Ye Xiao said.

Listening to Ye Xiao, Han Ruoxi was somewhat dazed. Was this the same careless fellow as before? He seemed to be thinking things through quite thoroughly. Nonetheless, what he said was also extremely correct—if the conditions were poor, they would have to make do, but if there were ample funds, certainly, a more high-end care environment would be better and could lead to the best recuperation.

Han Ruoxi hesitated. She really wanted to refuse to help, but upon further consideration, if even Ye Xiao could think of such a comprehensive plan, shouldn't she, as a doctor, avoid affecting the patient due to her own emotions?

"I can help you this one last time, but you must go and pay the medical fees again!" Han Ruoxi said.

Ye Xiao said, "My bank card is in your hands. Please handle these matters for me. I think you wouldn't want me by your side for even a moment, right? So, I'll go upstairs and wait."

Was this asking her to run errands?

"Hmph, this still needs a password!" Han Ruoxi said, even though she originally wanted to refuse to run errands.

But, Ye Xiao immediately said, "The password is '110110'. To avoid making you loathe me to the point where you wouldn't want to eat, I'll head upstairs first."

Han Ruoxi still wanted to talk, but Ye Xiao had already walked into the elevator with his cue stick.

Watching as Ye Xiao left, and how he had even given her his bank card's password, she found it quite strange. What kind of person was Ye Xiao, to reveal his bank card password to her so easily? Wasn't he afraid that she might walk away with his money?

But then, she thought again, the man was truly cunning. He clearly knew that she had a good relationship with Jiang Miaoke and knew she wouldn't abscond with his money, yet he had made her work like free labor.

Laborer, right, not the husband!

Although Han Ruoxi was indeed getting hungry, Ye Xiao had vanished and Yan Luo's mother might come out of the operation room at any moment, so everything had to be sorted out before she came out.

Ye Xiao, meanwhile, swaggered back to the floor where the operation room was located.

Upon seeing Ye Xiao come up, Yan Luo immediately hurried from his chair toward him, looking at him worriedly and said, "Brother Xiao, are you and Doctor Han all right?"

"Hehe, what could be wrong with us?" Ye Xiao glanced at the operation room light that was still on and casually spoke to Yan Luo.

Yan Luo said, "But, just now…"

"Alright, don't think too much about it; right now, you should be focusing on your mother, she's in the operation room. You should give her more encouragement, hoping her operation is successful," Ye Xiao said to Yan Luo. "Oh, right, I've already paid all the medical fees; you don't need to worry about that."

Hearing that Ye Xiao had paid the medical fees, Yan Luo immediately looked at him and said, "Brother Xiao, I really don't know what to say, thank you so much. From now on, my life is yours."

"Ha ha, alright, don't think too much about it. I believe your mother will be coming out soon," Ye Xiao said.

Yan Luo said, "After the operation, I'll definitely take good care of Mom; she's had a tough life."

"You?" Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Forget about it. Although you are her son, there would be many inconveniences in caretaking. I've already arranged for caregivers; they will help take care of your mother."

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