Chapter - 55 - Don't be Afraid

Tang Li felt incredibly joyful as she discussed the prospect of studying medicine with Dr. Zhang. Her face beamed with a wide smile, and her eyes squinted with happiness.

Yi Minghuan couldn't help but admire her enthusiasm.

He thought to himself, she must really want to learn medicine.

After thanking Dr. Zhang, Tang Li eagerly bombarded him with questions, eager to start her "education" right away!

Despite her young age and only a few years of medical experience, her knowledge surpassed Dr. Zhang's due to her background in modern medicine.

Her questions may have seemed naive, but they sparked thoughtful explanations from Dr. Zhang, who delved into various aspects of medical pharmacology.

What amazed Dr. Zhang was that after his explanations, Tang Li immediately grasped the concepts, provided feedback, and posed more questions.

This interactive learning process fueled Dr. Zhang's enthusiasm, making it an exciting discussion!

Yi Minghuan sat silently on the side, and quietly observed their animated conversation, feeling like he was watching two medical peers discuss their craft.

The way Tang Li and Dr. Zhang interacted made it seem like they were equals in the field.

It wasn't until Uncle Wang's treatment was nearly complete that Yi Minghuan realized the time and saw that they still engrossed in their conversation.

He interrupted their discussion, reminding Dr. Zhang, "Uncle Zhang, it's time to remove the needle."

Dr. Zhang, who had been engrossed in the conversation, suddenly snapped out of it. 

"Ah?!" He stood up, smacked his forehead, and chuckled, "Look at me, I got carried away in our conversation and forgot about the time!"

As Dr. Zhang went to remove the needle from Uncle Wang, Tang Li checked the time and realized it was almost nine o'clock.

She hurried over to Yi Minghuan, met his gaze, and sensed that something was amiss with his scrutiny.

Once Tang Li understood the reason, she scolded herself internally.

'It was the same old problem again!'

She had let her obsession with medicine take over again, neglecting everything else.

As soon as she met a patient, as soon as medical matters were mentioned, she would forget everything else or anyone else. 

Reflecting on it, from the moment she discovered Uncle Wang's condition to treating him, then approaching Dr. Zhang to request mentorship and discussing medical skills, it all seemed too perfect and suspicious.

Tang Li decided to act a bit silly and even happier, praising Dr. Zhang once more, hoping to divert attention from her odd behavior.

She said, "Uncle Zhang praised me as a promising young medical student, did you hear that? I'm thrilled!"

"I used to keep my dream of studying medicine a secret, but thanks to your kindness, I found the courage to seek your guidance. Your support has given me the confidence to take this step, and I'm truly grateful."

Yi Minghuan gazed at her for a while, amused, making Tang Li anxious. Just when she was about to ask what was on his mind, he surprised her by pinching her cheek playfully.

He said softly, "I know you're not being entirely truthful, you're trying to fool me."

Tang Li, "!!" 

Tang Li was taken aback. Her heart raced.

'What will he do?!'

'Will he expose her and set her on fire?

"But I also know that you mean it when you say you genuinely want to be good to me," Yi Minghuan continued. Seeing the panic in her eyes, he grinned, trying to reassure her.

He reached out and gently patted her head, then whispered, "Don't worry. I'm your husband, and I won't harm you. You're clever and capable, though I'm curious, I am also happy. If it makes you uncomfortable, I won't push you to explain."

Tang Li's eyes welled up with tears, her nose tingling. She turned away, feeling embarrassed, and quietly thanked him...