After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 243 - 185: Pursuing Her

Chapter 243: Chapter 185: Pursuing Her

Four years later.

North Island.

In C country’s most marginal region, the most famous is North Island, an independent island with a vast area, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet economically prosperous.

It takes only an hour by ferry from Qichuan City along the coast to reach North Island.

The climate here is springlike all year round, and the tourism industry is well-developed.

The island is vast in area, and almost all of its usable land has been developed. On the island, there are independent systems for healthcare, education, housing, cuisine, and so on.

North City Central Hospital.

Outpatient department, neurology.

"Dr. Tang, I’ve been suffering from insomnia recently. Medication doesn’t seem to help, and I’ve even had a CT scan; these are the test results." A woman in her forties looked troubled, her eyes rimmed with bloodshot lines and her expression worn out.

With an indifferent lift of her eyes and a voice that was somewhat hoarse and cool yet articulate and soft, she conveyed a stabilizing strength, "Where did you get the medicine from, and what’s its name?"

The woman hastily rummaged through her bag and took out the medication, "I brought it with me—it’s this one, from a small clinic."

After taking a glance at it, Tang Xi took the woman’s test results and said, "Change the medication—I’ve prescribed something for you. The pharmacy will tell you the exact dosage. Come back for a follow-up in a week."

After seeing more than a dozen patients in the morning.

Tang Xi finally removed her mask and took a couple of sips of water.

The door was knocked upon, and a woman in a white lab coat approached, "Are you done with work, Tang Xi? I heard that there are quite a few new shops open at West Alley. How about we settle lunch there?"

The visitor was named Wen Ruomian, a chief physician in the same department.

She was about the same age as Tang Xi.

Four years ago, Wen Ruomian came to North City Central Hospital with Tang Xi.

It was at that time that the two became friends.

Tang Xi massaged her neck and nodded, "I have two more patients. I’ll come find you once I’m done."

-

West Alley is a food district two streets behind the hospital, the main economic source of North Island is tourism, and there are more tourists than locals. But because of tourism, the people of North Island also lead a comfortable life.

West Alley is also a popular area for food and photography for those visiting the island.

A few new stores have opened up here in succession, and after Tang Xi and Wen Mian browsed around, they finally chose a rice noodle shop.

Tang Xi actually seldom visited such bustling places.

Her aloof and cool demeanor seemed particularly out of place amidst this bustling and hustle and bustle.

Wen Ruomian teased with a smile, "Tang Xi, tell me, what’s going on between you and Doctor Gao? I’ve heard that Dr. Gao has been pursuing you recently."

Tang Xi lifted her hand to rub her brow and chided with a smile, "Where do you hear all these gossips from? There’s nothing between me and Gao Jianlin. He’s a deputy director, young and promising, while I’m just a regular outpatient doctor. Stop teasing me."

"But Dr. Gao really seems quite concerned about you, and I’ve heard that the Gao Family is quite well off. That famous Huayan Resort Hotel on the island, it’s owned by the Gao Family."

Tang Xi, having been busy all morning, was indeed tired. She bowed her head and took a few bites of her rice noodle bowl. "I’m just an ordinary working person and can’t match up to him. Right now, I just want to work and live well; as you know, my daughter is already so grown up..."

Wen Ruomian said, "So what if you’re raising a child? I think Gao Jianlin is serious about you. Besides, there’s also Dr. Zhao who has been pursuing you... Tang Xi, think about yourself for once, try to forget the unpleasant past."

Wen Ruomian came to the island with Tang Xi and together they started working at Central Hospital. For medical staff who couldn’t afford to rent a place, Central Hospital had arranged dormitories, doubles, and Tang Xi and Wen Ruomian lived together.

Having lived together for a few years, they had become familiar with each other.

She is not the type to pry into others’ secrets and gossip, but she also has a vague idea about the secrets Tang Xi carries.

She is just like Tang Xi, avoiding someone, coming here with her own secrets, trying to find a place to settle down.

-

In the evening, Tang Xi returned to her rented place. She used to live in the dormitory provided by the hospital with Wen Ruomian, which was free and temporarily available to some newly arrived medical staff. After the internship period, they could not continue living there.

So, Tang Xi rented a place nearby.

Upon arriving home, the scent of cooking filled the air, stirring one’s appetite.

As she changed her shoes, Tang Xi said, "Aunt Su, sorry to trouble you again. There was a bit of a traffic jam tonight, so I got home late."

The middle-aged woman smiled, "It’s alright, I was not busy anyway, and I was happy to play with Tangtang for a bit longer."

Su Wenhe is the nanny she hired to take care of her daughter, Tangtang, during the day.

Aunt Su is a very nice person, warm-hearted and patient. Initially, she was Tang Xi’s patient and they met in the ward. She has a son who works abroad and rarely comes home, and her spouse has passed away. She was living alone in the hospital, and Tang Xi would often take care of her.

They grew familiar with each other through these interactions.

Knowing that Tang Xi had a daughter and couldn’t take care of her during the day, she offered to help.

Every month, Tang Xi would also regularly pay her a sum of money.

At first, Su Wenhe didn’t want to accept it, but she knew that Tang Xi wouldn’t be at ease if she didn’t. So eventually, they entered into an employer-employee relationship.

The four-year-old daughter, Tangtang, ran out from the bedroom and leaped into Tang Xi’s arms to be held.

"Mommy, you came back a little late today."

"That’s mommy’s fault, today there was... a traffic jam on the way home," Tang Xi kissed the girl’s cheek and picked her up.

Tang Xi looked at Su Wenhe, "Have you had dinner, Aunt Su? Eat with us before you go."

"I’ve eaten, and Tangtang has too. There is chicken soup and dumplings in the pot, you can eat slowly, I’ll be taking my leave now."

Tang Xi nodded, "Take care on your way home~"

After sending off Aunt Su, Tang Xi went to the kitchen and ladled out a bowl of chicken soup.

Her daughter had already eaten and took her drawing board to play on the balcony.

This is a two-bedroom apartment that Tang Xi rents, it’s about 70 square meters, there’s no dining table, and they usually eat at the coffee table.

Tang Xi casually turned on the TV.

She rarely watches TV; it’s usually just for Tangtang when she’s bored at home and wants to watch some cartoons.

She found the local Central Island channel, and just then, a piece of news broadcast appeared on the TV.

"Rumor has it that Fu Tingzhou, a famous entrepreneur from North City, will soon visit the island for sightseeing. It is rumored that Fu Group has invested 2 billion in developing the island’s tourism industry...."

Tang Xi’s eyelashes trembled.

Her hand shook, and the bowl fell to the floor.

She stared at the TV, stunned.

She’s had four years of peaceful days here, but the name Fu Tingzhou was like a needle, sharply piercing the depths of her heart.

At this moment, it hurts like a searing pain.