He chuckled to himself. Look at that, typical women.

When Yan Xixi lay back on the hospital bed, she felt as if she were in a completely different world once again. The room was spotless, the bedsheets pristine white, and the central air conditioning pleasantly cool. Through the window, she could see various summer flowers in bloom. Gone were the noise, the crowds, and the countless strange smells of yesterday.

She took a deep breath. This is a world of difference! 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Yesterday, when I came alone, I had to wait for over an hour just to get an IV, and I barely managed to snag a spot in the main hall. I even asked if there were any private rooms, but they said absolutely not. These days, you’re lucky if you can even find a seat in the hall... So why is there one available today?"

"You silly girl, if you don’t have connections, of course they wouldn’t give you one."

Yan Xixi could only sigh.

In this day and age, you have to admit the existence of a vast class divide. Forget ordinary people; even if you’re some nouveau riche or a Tycoon, they might not pay you any mind. You could offer money, and they still might not let you stay. Even if it costs thousands, or tens of thousands, a day—couldn’t you grit your teeth and afford it for a few days? You could! But even if you can afford it, they still won’t have you. It’s not that large hospitals don’t have good wards; it’s just that they aren’t made available to ordinary people. If Wan Donglin hadn’t brought her, she probably wouldn’t have been able to stay in such a ward for her entire life. It wasn’t about the money. This was the real difference between people—just like Liu Daqing’s famous saying: "So what if your parents aren’t Liu Daqing or Old Zhou?" The truth is often hard to swallow, but only when you dispel the dense fog do you realize that’s just how things are. Still, having a place like this to stay was already quite good.

She lay there comfortably, attended by the nurse, and the doctor examined her with exceptional care. His attitude was also superb. "The patient’s condition is much better," he said. "She can go home to recuperate after today’s infusion. It’s nothing serious. Just rest well and drink plenty of water."

Wan Donglin let out a sigh of relief.

The IV dripped slowly. Since the nurse wasn’t needed anymore, Wan Donglin simply closed the ward door and said with a grin, "Want me to tell you a story?"

She perked up immediately. "I was just getting bored! Last time, you were telling me about getting lost in a primeval forest during your special training. You hadn’t finished, so pick up from there..."

He enthusiastically launched into his story. Yan Xixi became more and more engrossed as she listened. It was practically the legendary tale of some special operative. The story detailed life-and-death escapes, encounters with bizarre insects and ferocious beasts, and secret disputes in mysterious territories...

After a long moment, she let out a breath. "Donglin, you big oaf, are you just making this up from novels or TV shows you’ve seen?"

He grumbled, "Have you ever read a novel like this?"

She thought for a moment. She had read similar novels, but none with such specific details. Could it actually be true? Oh, forget it. Even if these exact events weren’t true, something similar must have happened. Otherwise, how could he have evaded enemy pursuit for two or three months?

"So, you believe me now?"

She nodded honestly.

"Admire your big bro now, huh?"

"HMPH."

"What does ’HMPH’ mean?"

"HMPH. HMPH."

He burst out laughing. "You silly girl! Actually, only about thirty percent of what I just told you was true. The rest was all bragging. See? When the false is taken for true, the true becomes false."

Yan Xixi was utterly flabbergasted.

She asked again, "Are those stories about powerful figures on TV real? Are they really that amazing? And are all of them as beautiful as flowers?"