PDGUT - 56

Due to Zhao Xinxin’s relentless and chaotic antics, although Zheng Tingfu hadn’t caused any major issues at work, his private moral shortcomings were exposed. The incident from his previous hospital—where he had abandoned a young patient during a medical dispute—was dug up again. As a result, his reputation in the First Affiliated Hospital plummeted. The opportunity for him to be sent abroad for an exchange program was put on hold, and his newly acquired girlfriend, who had been dragged into the scandal between him and Zhao Xinxin, became a victim of online harassment. This led to significant conflicts between them. Coupled with her waning interest in him, she eventually broke up with Zheng despite his desperate pleas.

Zhao Xinxin didn’t fare much better. She had always been self-centered and indulgent, and her dramatic performance was clearly aimed at pressuring Zheng Tingfu into returning to her through public opinion.

However, love and morality are not necessarily connected. Even though Zhao Xinxin stood on the moral high ground this time, and Zheng Tingfu was vilified by society, that didn’t mean he would bow to public pressure and return to her. On the contrary, her actions only pushed him further away—he had nothing left to lose and no other vulnerabilities in Zhao Xinxin’s hands, so he chose to completely give up and stop caring.

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

First, he strongly doubted whether the child was biologically his. Second, if Zhao Xinxin decided to have an abortion, he was willing to cover the procedure costs and post-operation recovery expenses. If she insisted on giving birth, he would only pay the minimum child support required by law in Rong City, firmly refusing custody and adamantly refusing to marry her.

Zhao Xinxin still tried to pressure Zheng Tingfu’s superiors at the hospital, but her earlier antics had made everyone wary of getting involved. They avoided her as much as possible. Zheng Tingfu’s career at the hospital was already beyond redemption, so there was no reason for him to care even if his superiors intervened. Besides, in modern society, leaders aren’t fools—why would they want to meddle in someone else’s private affairs?

On the other hand, Lawyer Zhang brought good news regarding Yu Tian’s lawsuit against Zhao Xinxin—the court had officially accepted the case. From here on out, everything would proceed according to legal procedures. After the favorable verdict, Zhao Xinxin would face legal consequences: she would be forced to issue a public apology in newspapers and pay compensation.

Yu Tian didn’t waste any words and directly posted the court acceptance notice on her online platform account. While anyone could send a lawyer’s letter, which didn’t necessarily indicate innocence or integrity, the court acceptance notice was different—it was a clear signal that legal action was being pursued. Few people would willingly drag their misdeeds into the open for public debate unless they were confident in their position.

Thanks to Yan Ming’s earlier support, public opinion had quickly turned against Zhao Xinxin. But after some thought, Yu Tian felt it wasn’t enough to satisfy her anger.

Along with the court notice, she also posted two GPA ranking screenshots—one from her graduating class and another from Zheng Tingfu’s. The rankings clearly showed that Yu Tian ranked first overall and first in her major courses, while Zheng Tingfu’s name appeared far down the list in his class.

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

“One fun fact,” Yu Tian wrote. “I wouldn’t date a man whose grades are worse than mine, nor would I choose someone weaker than me because it would lower my IQ and reduce the quality of my future offspring’s genes. Most importantly, I despise people with poor morals.”

After typing these words and clicking “post,” Yu Tian finally felt a sense of relief.

Even if she weren’t with Yan Ming, she still wouldn’t consider someone like Zheng Tingfu.

If Zhao Xinxin cherished him so much, then let the two of them continue their miserable entanglement.

By this point, Zhao Xinxin had no way out and ended up sobbing as she reluctantly terminated her pregnancy.

“Making such a big fuss, only for everyone around to know she had an abortion—how honorable is that? And how harmful to her own body? Moreover, dragging real-life issues into online drama only backfired. Now, her entire life has been dissected online, and no one speaks well of her. They’ve even dug up corruption scandals involving her father, cursing her mercilessly.”

Yu Tian pitied Zhao Xinxin’s fate but felt no sympathy, believing she deserved what she got.

The internet is a double-edged sword. When using it as a tool for vigilante justice against others, one must also be prepared to face similar retaliation.

Qi Sihao recounted the aftermath with lingering fear: “Still, women like her have extreme personalities. In comparison, I value Gao Mei even more.”

He glanced at Yu Tian: “Quiet dogs bite without barking. You, on the other hand, silently took down my superior.” Qi Sihao mockingly gave Yu Tian a respectful fist salute. “I’m utterly impressed.”

“Yan Ming usually appears cold and distant. Many nurses and doctors have shown interest in him—after all, they’re colleagues—and yet he never gives anyone leeway when rejecting them. I’ve heard he made several young nurses cry when turning down their confessions.”

“So, Yu Tian, you really have a talent for making a man like Yan Ming throw caution to the wind. In front of so many viewers during the live stream, he willingly did things for you without hesitation.”

Qi Sihao clicked his tongue. “The edited video clip of your Kiss Cam moment has gone viral in the hospital.”

Even without Qi Sihao mentioning it, Yu Tian had noticed. Since entering the hospital today, numerous unfamiliar medical staff had greeted her warmly. Some young interns blushed and smiled mysteriously at her, while a timid nurse shyly approached her to ask for contact information, hoping to learn how to win over aloof men…

However, amidst all the attention and chatter, Yan Ming remained calm, as if the person being discussed wasn’t him.

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

“Three pieces of good news.”

The loose-fitting white coat concealed the man’s perfect physique, but even in the standard uniform of the hospital, his tall, straight legs made the outfit strikingly eye-catching.

Yan Ming’s expression was neutral, yet his exceptionally beautiful eyes radiated warmth and depth.

He gave Yu Tian a faint smile, exuding a clean and irresistible charm.

He was still as handsome and flawless as ever, making Yu Tian’s heart flutter uncontrollably.

“The cornea donated by Xiaoling has been successfully removed and registered according to procedure. It will soon be sent to the medical school.”

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

Yu Tian was moved by the atmosphere and couldn’t help but smile too.

This was wonderful.

Xiaoling’s wish hadn’t been in vain. Her corneas were continuing her legacy, helping train better ophthalmologists and contributing to solving eye diseases in the future. They were burning the last of their flame, never giving up.

“What about the other two pieces of good news?”

“The child suffering from retinoblastoma, like Xiaoling, successfully underwent surgery today. The operation went very well. Her condition hadn’t progressed to Xiaoling’s stage, thanks to early intervention, and her prognosis is optimistic. The child is strong, and her parents are incredibly supportive. Thanks to the revenue from your social media platform, they won’t have to worry about post-operative care expenses, and the family can temporarily make ends meet without financial stress. Everyone is overjoyed.”

Yu Tian couldn’t hold back any longer. Ignoring the patients and medical staff passing by, she practically launched herself at Yan Ming like a cannonball, throwing herself into his arms.

She gave him a quick hug.

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

“No, the amazing one is you.”

“Hmm?”

Yan Ming glanced up at Yu Tian, his voice light and casual. “If I hadn’t been able to cure this child, or if I hadn’t been able to properly hand over your share of the revenue to their family, you would have cried.”

He shifted his gaze slightly. “I can’t handle seeing you cry.”

People were bustling around them, but Yu Tian no longer cared. She stared into Yan Ming’s dazzling, star-like black eyes, stood on her tiptoes, and quickly planted a kiss on his cheek.

Caught off guard by her boldness, Yan Ming watched with surprise as Yu Tian blushed and justified her actions confidently: “Isn’t this what you wanted? A little reward?”

She added, with mock seriousness, “It’s all your fault for looking at me like that—I had no choice but to kiss you.”

Yan Ming appeared somewhat helpless, giving up on arguing with her. He simply said gently, “Whatever you say goes.”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Yu Tian decided to change the subject. “So, what’s the third piece of good news?”

The first two pieces of news had been so uplifting that she was genuinely curious about the third one.

Yu Tian was eagerly anticipating it, but Yan Ming suddenly seemed awkward and began to evade the topic.

“Are you free tonight?”

Not understanding where he was going with this, Yu Tian nodded.

“I’m free too.”

Yan Ming pursed his lips, glanced at Yu Tian, then calmly turned his gaze toward a quiet sign hanging not far away in the hospital.

“I have a nice bottle of red wine,” he said, sounding somewhat uncomfortable. “Would you like to come over and share it with me?”

Drinking? Yu Tian frowned, recalling the trouble she’d caused the last time she drank, and waved her hands to decline. “No thanks, my tolerance seems pretty bad.”

She glanced nervously at Yan Ming and muttered, “What if I get drunk and do something inappropriate again?”

“It doesn’t matter.” Yan Ming’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, like shy butterfly wings. His gaze drifted elsewhere before he spoke in a low, steady voice: “There won’t be anyone else at my place tonight.”

Yu Tian froze.

She heard Yan Ming continue in his usual calm tone: “So even if your drinking habits are bad, only I will know. No matter how bad they get, it’s fine.”

“Whatever you do to me… well, it’s fine too.”

Clearly trying to mask his intentions with casual conversation, Yan Ming’s words carried an undeniable air of ambiguity and subtle innuendo.

Yu Tian wasn’t stupid. After her initial moment of shock, she quickly caught on to the hidden meaning behind his words.

But the more nervous she felt, the more she tried to play it cool.

However, after delivering her line, Yu Tian faltered. She had never been in this kind of situation before and now found herself stuck between advancing and retreating. Having just put on such a bold front, backing down immediately would seem weak, yet continuing left her unsure of what to do next.

As she stared at the tip of Yan Ming’s nose, she heard him chuckle softly. Then, reaching out, he brushed his hand over her fluffy head, lightly grazing her earlobe with fingers as gentle as willow branches swaying in the spring breeze. He gave her small earlobe a playful tweak.

And just like that, Yu Tian’s eyes met Yan Ming’s deep, dark gaze without warning.

“So tense?”

This man clearly saw right through her, yet he still teased her mercilessly.

Moments ago, it was he who had seemed awkward, but now, seeing Yu Tian flustered, Yan Ming appeared completely composed.

He gently guided Yu Tian’s waist, and before she realized it, their positions had reversed. Now, she was the one pressed against the wall.

His beautiful black eyes gazed at her, and as she tried to avoid his gaze, he leaned down and kissed her.

Though it was lunchtime and there were fewer patients in the hospital than during working hours, and though this corner was deserted, Yu Tian instinctively tensed up. She tried to push him away, but her efforts were futile.

With one hand, Yan Ming easily pinned her wrists above her head. Satisfied, he smiled as he looked at her slightly flushed face.

“Quite adorable.”

He kissed the tip of her nose, his voice laced with amusement. “As heartless as it sounds, I’m glad my dad and your mom’s blind date failed—you not becoming my sister is a good thing.”

“But since our families are so connected, I think we shouldn’t let it end there.”

“Hmm?”

“To continue this connection, if our parents aren’t getting together, then it’s our turn. Let’s carry on and become a family.”

Realizing the implications of Yan Ming’s words, Yu Tian’s face grew even hotter.

Unfortunately, the instigator of all this showed no self-awareness. Still holding her captive, he leaned down and gave her another deep kiss.

Yu Tian was utterly flustered. The moment he released her, she glared at him, trying to appear fierce despite her inner turmoil: “This is a hospital!”

“Aren’t you supposed to reward me for the successful surgery?”

Yan Ming remained unfazed. He glanced at the time. “Alright, see you later tonight. Head home early in the afternoon—don’t wander around the hospital anymore.”

“Why?” Yu Tian bit her lip. “Is it illegal for me to hang around the hospital?”

“No, but it’s not friendly to my patients,” Yan Ming said seriously. “If I see you wandering around, I might get distracted.”

He shot her a glance and added, “I’ll want to kiss you.”