Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 513 - 406: This Scenery Is Uniquely Beautiful Here
Zhao Heng pointed at the phone screen and said.
"Okay, I’ll place the order now."
Xu Hongdou sat up straight, nodded as she held her phone, and said.
Since they were at home and the weather was quite hot, Xu Hongdou was just wearing a small tank top.
For a moment, Zhao Heng felt his face flush and his heart race, along with a strange, indescribable feeling.
However, Zhao Heng tried his best not to dwell on that feeling by focusing his eyes and mind.
Zhao Heng’s momentary awkwardness was noticed by Xu Hongdou, who seemed carefree but was actually very observant. She then realized she had naturally bent forward to hand over her phone without considering the angle.
But then again, who would think about such things at home?
It’s also because Xu Hongdou and Zhao Heng now felt somewhat like family.
Thinking about Zhao Heng seeing her just now made Xu Hongdou blush slightly, but she quickly adjusted, learned from the previous embarrassing situation, and decided to play dumb, pretending not to know.
The hotpot delivery had already been ordered. Zhao Heng and Xu Hongdou sat on the sofa, each scrolling through their phones, not speaking.
Soon, Xu Hongdou’s chatty nature kicked in, as she turned her head to look at the video Zhao Heng was watching. She saw that Zhao Heng was watching a famous dance video by an internet creator on Bilibili, and although the dance was average, it was visually appealing.
"Brother-in-law, you like watching these kinds of videos too?"
Xu Hongdou said with some surprise. All along, Zhao Heng’s maturity and steadiness beyond his age almost made her forget that Zhao Heng was actually two years younger than her.
"Ahem, watching some dancing and such, isn’t that normal."
Zhao Heng, who hadn’t been paying attention, quickly switched the video when he realized Xu Hongdou had seen his phone screen. Although it’s perfectly normal to watch, Zhao Heng felt a bit embarrassed when another girl saw it.
It’s just that Zhao Heng’s skin was still a bit thin and hadn’t yet evolved into a seasoned expert.
"True, I thought you had already evolved into someone like a forty or fifty-year-old cadre. Now this seems more normal."
Xu Hongdou said with a sweet smile.
With family, she was always very good and serious. Zhao Heng, being her brother-in-law, also counted as half a family member.
Moreover, judging from her usual chats with her sister Xu Man Ni, Zhao Heng was the type who focused on his career and rarely got involved in any scandals at the hospital.
If it were another young, handsome, skilled male surgeon, who knows how many young, beautiful nurses would have fallen for him.
Of course, getting involved with others has nothing to do with the profession. No matter which industry you’re in, as long as you’re young, handsome, and capable, you can naturally enjoy life freely.
"Brother-in-law, be honest, do you have other girls pursuing you or showing interest at the hospital? Don’t worry, I won’t tell my sister."
After a pause, Xu Hongdou asked curiously again.
"To say no, you might not believe it, but for now, I really haven’t encountered something that obvious."
Zhao Heng thought for a moment and replied seriously.
"I understand, these girls are afraid to make a move, right? Mainly because my sister is at the hospital, is that it?"
Xu Hongdou immediately nodded and said.
Zhao Heng’s statement was very straightforward.
"So, if my sister goes to teach at the university in the future, and you’re alone at the hospital, wouldn’t you have a chance?"
After a pause, Xu Hongdou smiled mischievously and said.
"A chance? A chance for what?"
Zhao Heng asked.
"A chance to have your arms around two people, isn’t that what you guys like the most?"
Xu Hongdou said very directly.
When it comes to male surgeons, especially young male surgeons, there’s a stereotype that they’re quite open and often have their arms around two people.
Of course, some do have their arms around two people, and it’s not rare, but at least Zhao Heng hasn’t reached that stage yet, and whether he will in the future is hard to say.
After all, appetites and desires are inherently human, and aside from those born without such desires like sages, it’s rare for men to pass this test.
"Most people do like it, but it depends on the situation."
Zhao Heng didn’t outright deny it, as doing so would seem too fake.
"It depends on the situation?"
Xu Hongdou didn’t expect Zhao Heng to say this; she thought he would say he wouldn’t be interested or something similar.
"Do you want to hear the truth?"
Zhao Heng glanced at Xu Hongdou and said.
"Of course, isn’t that obvious? Tell me, tell me!"
Xu Hongdou said with great interest. It was the first time she had heard Zhao Heng answer so directly.
"It depends on the situation, which essentially means considering the cost-effectiveness, though that’s a bit crude. It’s really about weighing trouble against benefits."
Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.
Originally, a question like this could have been avoided with a laugh, but who knew Zhao Heng’s academic disease would kick in?!
"Huh? Brother-in-law, do you mean if there are no troubles or very few, men would accept it or be willing to?"
Hearing this, Xu Hongdou was as if she had discovered a new continent, surprised, but thinking about it carefully, she felt Zhao Heng might be revealing men’s true thoughts. It’s just that most men wouldn’t dare or be willing to say it out loud.
"Is this what they call ’less trouble, good in bed, and not clingy’ online?"
Xu Hongdou suddenly thought of something and blurted out.
"Ahem, being good in bed and not clingy isn’t that straightforward; people are ultimately driven by emotions, and no matter what, there must be an emotional foundation."
Zhao Heng didn’t expect Xu Hongdou to blurt out such a sentence. What he meant originally wasn’t this, and now, the topic had derailed.
"Real men are such players, brother-in-law, after what you’ve said, I don’t feel like dating or getting married even more. It seems so troublesome, who knows what kind of person you will end up with, or if the person you know now is the same as their real self. It’s so much easier just being alone."
Xu Hongdou said with some regret.
With Zhao Heng’s words, she knew he was basically stating facts. It’s just that such statements or truths aren’t favored or accepted by mainstream tradition and culture.
In the national scholars’ diaries aren’t there notes saying, "Damn, in this lifetime I just wish to sleep with more women!"
As for ancient times, it’s even more apparent; scholars would frequent brothels after work for leisure, and emperors had harems filled with thousands.
Even in modern times, whether you indulge depends on your financial capability, whether you have the capital.
"Brother-in-law, what about you and my sister?"
Xu Hongdou asked with curiosity.
Since Zhao Heng was willing to talk like this with her, it implied he likely communicated the same way with Xu Man Ni, meaning they had no secrets.
"Me and your sister?"
Zhao Heng hadn’t considered this perspective.
"Yes."
Xu Hongdou nodded, looking eager to find out.
Having lived together with Zhao Heng and Xu Man Ni for a while, Xu Hongdou observed that they were a model couple.
Their relationship was harmonious, appearing not to quarrel but not excessively sweet either. Xu Hongdou didn’t know why, but she felt Zhao Heng and Xu Man Ni were like partners running a project or business together, being together because they were well-matched conditionally.
Perhaps this is what mature adult love or romance is?
"To be honest, I’m quite grateful to your sister."
Zhao Heng thoughtfully replied.
"Grateful? That word sounds strange."
Xu Hongdou was puzzled by Zhao Heng’s choice of words. Between couples and soon-to-be spouses, why use the word grateful?
Isn’t it supposed to be because of love?
Just as Xu Hongdou was about to ask more, the doorbell rang.
"The delivery has arrived, I’ll get it!"
Xu Hongdou jumped up from the sofa and sprinted to the door in a few quick steps.
Ultimately, the allure of takeout was greater!
