Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 466 - 467: He is actually Xiao Yi!

Chapter 466: Chapter 467: He is actually Xiao Yi!

"Not bad, this idea is good!"

As soon as he heard An Lili’s words, Director Lu’s eyes immediately lit up, his expression becoming excited once again as he looked at Xiao Yi, "Doctor Xiao, you don’t have any reason to refuse now, do you?"

"This..."

Xiao Yi hadn’t expected An Lili to suggest such a method, nor that Director Lu would accept it. A bitter smile involuntarily appeared on his face. With such sincerity from them, what reason did he have to not accept?

"It’s settled then, Little Xiao, just give me your one-inch photo later. Ah, no need, I’ll take one for you right now. Stand still."

Seeing that Xiao Yi did not refuse outright as before, Director Lu immediately felt a surge of joy and seized the moment to finalize things, getting ready to take Xiao Yi’s one-inch photo. As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, took out his phone, aimed it at Xiao Yi, and began to take the picture.

Watching Director Lu eagerly whip out his phone to take his picture, Xiao Yi couldn’t help but be speechless. He thought to himself that Director Lu really was an impatient person.

The people nearby, especially those who knew Director Lu well, like Doctor Li and Doctor Zhang, were utterly shocked. Their eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Was this guy really Director Lu?

Was this really the Director Lu who, no matter what he did, was always deliberate and unhurried?

How could he seem like someone so fidgety? Had his character suddenly changed?

Director Lu seemed to be completely oblivious to the astonished looks from those around him. After taking a photo of Xiao Yi, he hurriedly asked for Xiao Yi’s ID number, then showed a delighted expression on his face as he chuckled to himself.

He was all too aware of the value of a talent like Xiao Yi. When faced with such a real talent, he knew he needed to act fast. The faster, the better. Bringing Xiao Yi into his fold was the Righteous Path, the only way to avoid any mishaps!

"Well, Doctor Xiao, we’re alumni, and what’s more, we’ll be colleagues from now on. I’d like to invite you to dinner today. I wonder if you’d honor me with your presence?"

With sparkling eyes and a smiling face, An Lili made her invitation as she looked at Xiao Yi, who was visibly uncomfortable under Director Lu’s gaze, as if he were a treasured object.

"This... let me treat you instead."

Xiao Yi didn’t expect An Lili to extend an invitation at this moment and responded, slightly embarrassed.

"Haha, let’s leave it at that for today. Doctor Xiao, Little An, you young people go and have fun, I’ve got some matters to take care of and will take my leave first. If there’s any news, I’ll call you immediately," Director Lu said with a laugh, and with a glance that carried a hint of ambiguity toward An Lili, he said his farewells to Xiao Yi.

"Haha... This is just perfect. You young people should communicate more. It’s really great, really great. Haha... Well, I’ve got a little something myself, so I’ll be going too. Lili dear, you take Little Xiao for a tour around our hospital, get to know the place. Learn from him, and I guarantee it will benefit you for life, haha..."

After a brief pause of surprise, Doctor Zhang also started laughing heartily. As he spoke, the look he gave An Lili and Xiao Yi was quite insinuating.

Seeing An Lili and Xiao Yi together, they seemed to be an impeccable match—a match of talents and beauty!

Lili seemed to have taken a liking to Little Xiao, haha... This was just too delightful. He would definitely have to ask Elder An for a few drinks later, haha...

Doctor Zhang walked away with a grin playing on his lips, thinking to himself.

With such insinuating looks from both Director Lu and Doctor Zhang, and particularly Doctor Zhang’s blatant expression, even someone as slow to react as Xiao Yi could detect the underlying implications. He wanted to clarify something, but both men had already gone. His mouth was open, but he was at a loss for words, his face showing a wry smile. Heaven knew that he and An Lili had only met twice and merely knew of each other; it was not at all what they thought.

"Xiao Yi, let’s go," said An Lili.

Feeling the amorous glances that Director Lu and Doctor Zhang had just given, An Lili felt a mix of shyness and sweetness. She turned to Xiao Yi, whose face was etched with a wry smile, and invited him to join her.

"Well... alright then."

With things having reached this point, Xiao Yi could only nod. He knew that the misunderstanding wasn’t An Lili’s fault; she probably felt that since they were acquainted and he had helped her before, she wanted to reciprocate the gesture.

But before leaving, he turned to Miss Zhang and said, "Miss Zhang, judging from the current condition of your mother, there’s a good chance of recovery. However, during this period, you must be particularly careful. Any further complications could be disastrous—even beyond the help of ’Miraculous Healing’."

"Understood."

Miss Zhang’s expression dimmed as she nodded at Xiao Yi, who stood next to An Lili, looking like a perfect match of talent and beauty.

As the saying goes, "Which girl is free of romantic thoughts?" Xiao Yi had first helped her on the bus, saving her from a theft—he was righteous and imposing. Right after that, he had saved her mother, displaying remarkable competence for someone so young. Already demonstrating powerful medical expertise, he was hired as a visiting expert by the hospital. It was impossible for her heart to be entirely unaffected, but she quickly cast aside any feelings of disappointment. She knew that someone as outstanding as Xiao Yi, whether it was his righteous bravery on the bus or his miraculous medical skills, not to mention his background as a student at Z University, all showed he was no ordinary person!

Perhaps only a girl like Nurse An was suitable for such a man!

Miss Zhang thought to herself.

She had interacted with An Lili a few times and, although she didn’t know her exact status, she clearly recognized she was an exceptional woman—one she couldn’t help but admire, even as a fellow woman.

Not only was she beautiful and graceful, but more importantly, her background was certainly extraordinary. This was visible from the indescribable, refined quality that naturally radiated from her, and from the elegant demeanor and speech she displayed.

After Xiao Yi reiterated some points of caution to Miss Zhang and her mother, he then left the hospital building with An Lili.

"Let’s eat here; the Provincial cuisine is quite good."

Exiting the hospital, An Lili led Xiao Yi around Provincial People’s Hospital for almost a complete circuit before they arrived at a nicely decorated restaurant that seemed serene. They selected a quiet spot to sit down, and An Lili said to Xiao Yi with a sweet smile.

"Hmm, haha, it’s okay; we really could have just grabbed something simple to eat outside, there’s no need to come here," Xiao Yi laughed, his eyes and experience informing him just from the decor that this place would not be cheap—especially given the proximity to the Provincial People’s Hospital and the excellent location.

"How could we do that? We can’t be casual about our first meal out together. Besides, eating is a major matter in life, something you can’t be sloppy about. I might shortchange myself on other things, but never my stomach, hehe," An Lili giggled.

"Oh, by the way, Doctor Xiao, I still don’t know your name. You said you’re just a freshman, is that true? How did you learn your medical skills?" An Lili suddenly recalled a question, looking curiously at Xiao Yi as more queries tumbled out after she asked one.

"It’s true, I really am a freshman. As for my medical expertise, like I said before, it’s passed down in my family. Hehe, my name is Xiao Yi. You’re An Lili, right?" Xiao Yi replied with a smile.

"You said your name is what?"

Clack. The pair of chopsticks that An Lili had just picked up dropped back onto the table. Her entire face froze, and her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Xiao Yi.

"I’m Xiao Yi, what’s wrong?"

Feeling An Lili’s sudden change in demeanor, Xiao Yi expressed a look of surprise, asking with some confusion, "Miss An, is there a problem?"

Xiao Yi!

He really was Xiao Yi!

He was Xiao Yi!

How could he be Xiao Yi?

Hearing Xiao Yi’s confirmatory words, An Lili was completely stunned, her gaze fixed on Xiao Yi across from her, her vision blurring as her mind buzzed with disbelieving thoughts.

The man before her had made a deep impression the first time they met. After she had used him as a shield, he didn’t bother with her and just walked away. She had told him her class, but he never sought her out.

Then, during that night, he had scolded her, and after clearing up the misunderstanding, he had personally massaged her feet in a way she had never experienced before, bringing comfort and magically alleviating the pain from her sprain—the first man, other than her grandfather and father, to touch her delicate feet so intimately.

That man, who had bravely come forward earlier to volunteer to save a patient, who had harshly criticized Doctor Li and Expert Li for their lacking medical ethics, and for not considering the patient’s well-being at a critical moment...

This man, who had nearly reached the peak of a good impression in her heart, who had sparked her curiosity and admiration, for whom she couldn’t help wanting to get close to, enough to expose her feelings in front of Dr. Zhang and Director Lu, and to humiliate herself by inviting him out—

He turned out to be that Xiao Yi... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)