"Auntie, you're going back to Jingcheng tomorrow?"

Halfway through dinner, Yan Ziruo was a little surprised to hear Su Ru mention this plan.

She looked at Yu Suye and said reproachfully, "Su Ye, you should have told us about this sooner."

"Tonight's dinner is far too simple. We should have prepared a proper farewell dinner for Auntie."

"I'm the one who told Su Ye not to say anything."

Su Ru took the blame, then continued, "What we eat isn't important. What's important is the matter between Su Ye and Feifan."

She looked at Yan Feifan with a serious expression. "Feifan, my Su Ye was doted on since she was a child. On top of that, she's always been outstanding, so she's always been quite proud and aloof. She never gave other boys the time of day."

"But with you, she's full of admiration."

"Not only that, but in daily life, she's always pouring you tea and water, taking good care of you."

"That's treatment even her father and I rarely get to enjoy..."

Yu Suye, who had just ladled half a bowl of soup for Yan Feifan, heard this and quickly picked up her mother's bowl, filling it to the brim with a placating smile.

Su Ru shot her a sideways glance, picked up the soup bowl, and took a sip.

"Feifan, I can see that my Su Ye is the one pursuing you."

"But now, I want to hear your attitude on the matter."

Su Ru said gravely, "Feifan, what are your true feelings? A relationship can't last if the effort only comes from one side."

Yan Feifan glanced at Su Ru, then at the expectant Yu Suye, and finally at his sister, who was also staring at him.

He mulled it over for a moment before saying slowly, "Auntie, Su Ye is the most outstanding girl I've ever met, whether in terms of talent, looks, or figure."

"If her temper were a little gentler, she would be perfect."

Having pointed out this one flaw, Yan Feifan didn't notice Su Ru's expression sour slightly as he continued, "I'm aware of Su Ye's feelings."

"My feelings for her..."

Yan Feifan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Auntie, I have to be honest with you. My feelings are definitely not as clear-cut or passionate as hers."

"However, I am quite looking forward to the possibility of being with Su Ye and developing a closer relationship."

"I hope you can give us more time, Auntie."

Su Ru was not satisfied with Yan Feifan's statement.

She felt his response was critical, reluctant, and evasive—utterly lacking in sincerity.

'At a time like this, who wouldn't make a passionate declaration?'

She was just about to rebuke him when she noticed her daughter's ecstatic, beaming expression.

'A daughter has a mind of her own once she's grown!'

Su Ru sighed to herself. With a cool expression, she said, "Feifan, don't think too highly of yourself. Your declaration was so understated."

"To be blunt, you're just a surgeon. There are countless famous doctors in this country and abroad; the world wouldn't miss one more."

"And my Su Ye doesn't have to hang all her hopes on you..."

"Mom..."

Yu Suye quickly interrupted, "You don't know Feifan well enough. For him to say this much is already a rare thing."

Yan Ziruo also hurriedly explained, "Auntie, that's just how Feifan is—kind of dense and awkward."

"But please rest assured on one point, Auntie. Feifan is absolutely a good man who honors his promises."

"He won't bully Su Ye, and he certainly won't betray her feelings."

Su Ru's expression softened somewhat, but her tone was still cautionary. "Su Ye, since you've made your choice, don't you dare regret it in the future."

"Mom, I won't regret it!" Yu Suye said with a determined look.

Su Ru sighed softly. "In that case, when I get back to Jingcheng tomorrow, I'll do my best to persuade your father and your grandfather."

"Thank you, Mom!"

Yu Suye said sweetly, her face beaming with joy, "I knew you still dote on me the most, Mom."

Su Ru said with a helpless tone, "Don't celebrate too early."

"You know your father and your grandfather. They aren't so easily persuaded."

Su Ru warned again, "Su Ye, no matter what happens in the future, you and Feifan must not do anything drastic."

"You know your grandfather isn't young anymore."

"If you really can't handle it, just be vague and stall for time."

"Understand?"

Yu Suye thought of their previous plan to legally register but have a "fake" marriage, and said with a guilty conscience, "I know, Mom. We won't do anything to pour oil on the fire..."

After dinner, Yu Suye went up to the attic with her mother to pack and whisper secrets, while Yan Feifan returned to his own room.

About an hour later, Yan Feifan was studying a patient's case file when he heard his door open. He turned his head to see Yu Suye walking in.

She glanced at the patient files on his desk and said with some surprise, "I thought you'd be studying that man's penis."

Yan Feifan shook his head. "I only have theoretical knowledge and practice. Without extensive hands-on experience, how could I come up with a viable plan so quickly?"

"Five million isn't that easy to earn."

Yu Suye chuckled. "I wouldn't be so sure. Too much practical experience might just restrain your freewheeling imagination."

"It's like applying anhydrous ethanol injections to treat spinal canal tumors. You came up with that out of thin air, didn't you?"

Yan Feifan said matter-of-factly, "Back then, when I saw Mr. Pan's scans, the idea just popped into my head." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"After looking at that man's case file this morning, my mind was completely blank. Not a single idea."

"It seems I'll need to accumulate more relevant experience before I can come up with anything."

He picked up the case file from his desk again. "Besides, that man has been waiting for twenty or thirty years. He can wait a little longer."

"First, I need to finish optimizing the surgical plans for Friday and Saturday."

Yu Suye lightly hopped up and sat on the edge of the desk.

"Feifan..."

She met Yan Feifan's gaze and said, "You said I'm not gentle enough, and I know why."

"Actually, that's not my true nature. I'm really quite gentle. The reason I resort to physical threats with you..."

Yu Suye bit her lip. "Is mainly because of the 'experience' I heard about from your sister."

"Your sister said you're a bit of a pushover. That for anything, as long as she scares you a little, you'll agree."

"And if that doesn't work, a couple of punches will seal the deal."

Yan Feifan froze for a second, his expression darkening.

"Su Ye, have you ever considered this?"

"She's my sister. My biological sister."

"The things between us are just trivial matters, like her wanting to go out for a walk or buy something when I don't feel like it."

"When she throws a fit and hits me, I agree just to indulge her. I don't want to argue with her, that's all. It doesn't mean I'm a pushover."

Yu Suye chuckled sheepishly. "I know that. That's why I only ever use verbal threats and never actually get physical, right?"

She quickly raised her small hand and said in a solemn voice, "Feifan, I promise you now, I will never threaten you again."

"As for hitting you, that's even more impossible."

"If I break this vow..."

Just then, Yan Feifan's phone, which was on the desk, started ringing.

He picked it up and saw it was a call from Mrs. Xia of Xinfeng Restaurant.

As soon as Yan Feifan answered, Mrs. Xia's panicked voice came through the phone.

"Mr. Yan, Mr. Yan, something's happened! Something terrible!"

"I... I cut off that guy's 'family jewels'!"

"There's blood everywhere! What should I do?"