Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 441 - 372: Sisters (2)

"Creative arts? That’s actually a good idea. I studied art in university,"

Xu Hongdou’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she nodded and said.

Being a top student from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and having graduated from the very popular art major, even though she didn’t specially study design, it would be a piece of cake to design some simple creative art products. After all, art and design are interconnected.

"Yeah, opening a creative art store allows you to showcase your strengths. It’s definitely more reliable than running a guesthouse,"

Zhao Heng said. The idea of impulsively wanting to open a guesthouse was something Xu Man Ni had naturally discussed with Zhao Heng.

The idea of running a guesthouse sounds romantic, but it’s essentially part of the service industry, and the day-to-day details are incredibly tedious.

If you really impulsively open one, you’re guaranteed to regret it.

"Oh, you’re ganging up with Sister Man Ni to talk about me!"

Xu Hongdou playfully hit Zhao Heng’s shoulder with her small fist and said.

This way of speaking was exactly like her sister Man Ni’s, no wonder these two were together.

"Your sister is very concerned about you and has told me a lot about you,"

Zhao Heng said with a slight smile.

This charming sister-in-law really had a pleasing vibe. Girls with such an ethereal, fairy-like aura are hard to come by these days.

"What did my sister say about me?"

Xu Hongdou asked curiously.

"She said she’s afraid you’ll be lured away in Dali,"

Zhao Heng teased.

Dali is famous for its romantic encounters. Many young people head there with such thoughts.

Especially a beauty like Xu Hongdou, who knows how many men there would set their eyes on her.

"Do I seem like someone who can be easily lured away?"

Xu Hongdou rolled her eyes at Zhao Heng.

Though she’s fair and sweet, she’s not stupid.

Even though she studied at the top art school, her entrance exam scores were above the benchmark for top-tier universities, so Xu Hongdou is very smart.

Zhao Heng just smiled slightly, then opened a bottle of mineral water and took a sip.

"Brother-in-law, I heard from Sister Man Ni that you’re developing software, doing research with academicians, and working in a hospital. How does your mind work? How can one person do so many impressive things?"

Xu Hongdou paused and said with a bit of admiration.

"Unlike me, who doesn’t even have the capability to open a guesthouse,"

Xu Hongdou added.

After Man Ni mentioned it, she seriously researched and realized that she wasn’t currently up to the challenge.

Maybe trying a simple creative art store first would indeed be a better idea.

"Everyone starts somewhere. I started as just an equipment assistant,"

Zhao Heng said indifferently.

Xu Hongdou’s starting point is already very high. She has the funding and venue to start a business, unlike Zhao Heng, who began as the lowest in the operating theatre’s hierarchy.

"And you managed to work your way up from that? Truly impressive,"

Xu Hongdou gave a thumbs up and smiled.

Xu Man Ni had told her quite a bit about Zhao Heng’s journey.

This experience could only be described as legendary!

As they chatted, Xu Man Ni came out of the changing room, having changed into new clothes.

As she stepped out, she gave off a stunning vibe.

Indeed, with just a bit of grooming, Xu Man Ni became extraordinarily radiant.

"Sis, this outfit looks really good,"

Xu Hongdou stood up, holding Xu Man Ni’s hand, and said.

"How is it? Does it look good?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Xu Man Ni asked Zhao Heng, her partner’s opinion mattered more to her than her sister’s.

"It suits you very well,"

Zhao Heng said honestly.

"Then I’ll take it,"

Xu Man Ni nodded and said to the saleswoman standing nearby.

"Alright,"

The saleswoman in a blazer, pencil skirt, and high heels was overjoyed. Seeing Xu Man Ni buy a high-end ready-to-wear outfit without batting an eye made her almost burst with happiness.

This sale comes with a considerable commission.

Soon, Xu Man Ni paid, Zhao Heng carried the clothes, and they left the store.

Upon stepping outside, Zhao Heng checked the time; it was already half past nine, and he figured they had shopped enough.

"I’ll drive you both home, and I’ll come pick you up for work in the morning,"

Zhao Heng said to Xu Man Ni.

Having just met the in-laws for the first time, of course, he couldn’t stay over at Xu Man Ni’s house. Plus, if Xu Man Ni went back with him or stayed at her apartment, it wouldn’t look good in the eyes of her parents.

Once the house they bought at North City No.1 Courtyard is ready, they can live together openly.

At 10 PM,

In Xu Man Ni’s bedroom, Xu Hongdou and Xu Man Ni lay together. It had been a while since the sisters met and they had a lot to talk about.

As for Zhao Heng, after dropping them off, he left.

Because of the hot weather, Xu Man Ni and Xu Hongdou were both wearing very little.

This scene truly brought to mind the saying that a sister’s legs are like the Seine’s spring waters, and her waist is like a deadly curved knife. If a man were present, he’d likely have a nosebleed from such a sight.

"Sis, when do you plan to wear the outfit you bought today?"

Xu Hongdou asked while leaning on a pillow and scrolling on her phone.

The outfit Xu Man Ni bought today was high-end, typically worn at banquets or major events.

"Probably at an event. Your brother-in-law’s software development project is almost hitting the market, and there’ll be a reception,"

Xu Man Ni said while glancing at her phone.

"So you bought such an expensive outfit for this reason,"

Xu Hongdou said in a tone of discovery, surprised.

Her usually aloof sister, always so indifferent to men, now seemed completely lovestruck.

Love really can change a person!

"What else? Wearing such expensive clothes to work?"

Xu Man Ni laughed and said.

She had naturally thought this through, given Zhao Heng’s changing status, there’d be many social engagements in the future. Although Zhao Heng isn’t someone who enjoys social gatherings, some are unavoidable.

At that time, she’d need to accompany him, which would also be her chance to make Zhao Heng look good.

"That’s true. Sis, wherever you go in that outfit, you’ll outshine everyone,"

Xu Hongdou said earnestly.

"What were you two discussing in the store that made you look so happy?"

Xu Man Ni casually asked.

"Brother-in-law also thinks opening a guesthouse isn’t reliable, and suggested I combine my expertise to try opening a creative art store. I thought it was a good idea, so I discussed it with him,"

Xu Hongdou said.

"A creative art store? That does align with your expertise since you studied art. It seems a waste not to use your skills,"

Xu Man Ni nodded upon hearing this.

Her sister is a bona fide Central Academy of Fine Arts graduate, so setting aside her expertise would be a bit regrettable.

"Before going to the art academy, I thought I was somewhat talented. But after entering, seeing real geniuses made me realize I’m just ordinary,"

Xu Hongdou said with some emotion.

How many can become renowned artists among those who learn painting?

The chances of becoming a famous artist from a novice are one in millions. The odds are one in five hundred thousand for a provincial or municipal artist, and one in fifty thousand for a county-level artist.

There are about 500,000 artists of various statuses in China, but not everyone can be casually referred to as an artist.

In contemporary Chinese art, only a few hundred can be called artists, with dozens being well-known and only a few considered masters — no master has yet "emerged" among contemporary artists.

So, Xu Hongdou had the feeling that after studying painting for more than ten years and entering the highest institution like the Central Academy of Fine Arts, she just reached the base of the mountain.

This feeling is both frustrating and real.

"Perhaps your brother-in-law is one of those true geniuses, in the field of medicine,"

Xu Man Ni suddenly said.