After a quick meal, the two separated again, and as soon as Xiao Li returned to the emergency department, Dai Zihan pulled her aside.
"Xiao Lili, I was just surrounded by everyone. Clearly, you're the main character of the event, yet I was the one suffering..."
Xiao Li chuckled, "So, what did you say?"
Dai Zihan laughed, "I told the truth! But many of them believe you're in a relationship, yet they just can't believe you're already married.
But that's normal, after all, girls your age getting married so young are quite rare...
Oh... speaking of which, how come I've never seen you wearing a wedding ring?"
Xiao Li smiled and said, "The first time I went back to the dorm, I was wearing it, you just didn't notice.
Later, when I went back to school, I didn't wear it because I was busy every day, and it was inconvenient.
Now that I'm working, it's not allowed, so I haven't worn it since."
Dai Zihan shook her head, "I understand not being able to wear it at work, but not wearing it when you came back to school isn't right, what could be so inconvenient?
If you don't wear it, wouldn't your husband feel uneasy?"
Xiao Li lowered her head, she really hadn't thought about it that much, and upon thinking, she realized that Qin Xiao seemed to have always worn his ring, and it was only in the last couple of days after he came to the hospital...
Coming to work at the hospital indeed made it hard to wear...
Thinking of this, Xiao Li decided to wear her ring during holidays in the future.
Just as she was thinking of taking a break, at the end of her shift, Xiao Li received the message that Doctor Yang would be on night duty tomorrow, and she would have to cover the night shift as well, but she could rest during the day tomorrow.
When her shift ended, Xiao Li specifically asked Qin Xiao, "Are you on duty tomorrow? Do you have any classes?"
Qin Xiao shook his head, "No classes, no duty, what's up?"
Xiao Li said, "I'm on night duty tomorrow, no work during the day. Dai Zihan has the same night shift as me, Xiao Wenjing, and Feng Qing are not in the emergency department, they're in other departments, so they have some time to rest at noon. I was thinking of inviting them over to our place for a gathering..."
Qin Xiao nodded, "Sure, but should it be at home or outside?"
Xiao Li said with a smile, "At home is fine, they're my close friends of many years, going out would feel too formal.
A gathering at home is good."
Qin Xiao nodded, "Alright, I'll arrange it..."
After confirming with Qin Xiao, Xiao Li picked up her phone and sent a message to the group, considering Xiao Wenjing and the others might be on duty, so she scheduled lunch at her house.
The four of them got so excited hearing about the luncheon!
The next day, Dai Zihan first waited at the hospital entrance for Xiao Wenjing and Feng Qing. After meeting up, the three of them headed together to Xiao Li's house.
The group didn't arrive empty-handed; they brought some fruits, a bouquet of flowers, and a bottle of wine.
When Xiao Li opened the door and saw they had brought things, she jokingly said, "Since when have you become so particular? Bringing gifts even when coming to my place."
Feng Qing laughed boisterously, "Do you think we brought gifts for you?
Hah... don't flatter yourself too much, the gifts are for your husband."
Xiao Wenjing was more gentle, "It's our first visit, even though we're good friends, we can't come empty-handed!
We didn't intentionally buy anything too expensive, just everyday items, it's the thought that counts."
Dai Zihan directly shoved the flowers she was holding into Xiao Li's arms without saying a word...
Qin Xiao stood quietly to the side watching the four of them play around until Xiao Li took the flowers, then he spoke, "Come inside!"
Once inside, Xiao Li first led them to the sofa to sit for a while and have a bit of tea before taking them to the dining room for a meal.
The dishes were prepared by someone Qin Xiao had arranged from outside, and they looked, smelled, and tasted great.
After everyone was seated, they started eating and chatting simultaneously...
Feng Qing, having a rather straightforward personality, didn't feel any awkwardness meeting Qin Xiao for the first time, and directly asked, "Professor Qin, your marriage with Xiao Lili happened so quickly, I'm curious, why did you agree to this marriage?"
Feng Qing's question was something Xiao Wenjing and Dai Zihan also wanted to know. They've been friends with Xiao Li for years, and knowing how serious Xiao Li is about this marriage...
They were actually quite worried Qin Xiao wasn't serious, being a handsome and successful man, how could someone like that treat marriage so lightly, perhaps he's a playboy?
Hearing the question, Qin Xiao glanced at Xiao Li and then smiled, "Didn't Xiao Li tell you? Although our marriage happened quickly, it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; I've known who my wife would be for three years and knew she was the one for me from early on.
Besides, I went through years of assessments by her parents before I could marry Xiao Li.
Waiting for Xiao Li was several years' worth; when her dad brought it up, I was filled with joy, why wouldn't I agree to the marriage?"
Hearing this, Feng Qing and the two others were stunned, their jaws dropped as they stiffly turned to look at Xiao Li...
Those accusatory eyes made Xiao Li feel a bit guilty.
Feng Qing and the others were annoyed!
Xiao Lili kept such a significant detail from them, making them fail on the first question already; how could they continue asking?
Feeling helpless under their gazes, Xiao Li turned her head, looking aggrievedly at Qin Xiao...
She hadn't intentionally kept it from them. When she first mentioned the marriage to Feng Qing and the others, she herself didn't know Qin Xiao had been marked out by her parents three years ago!
Seeing Xiao Li's look, Qin Xiao could only smile and further explain to Feng Qing and the others, making the situation clear.
Once everything was clarified, Feng Qing and the others were dumbfounded, with no further questions to ask.
Now they felt that as far as their friend's marriage was concerned, she had scored a great catch!
After the lunch, since Xiao Wenjing and Feng Qing had to go back to the hospital for their shifts, Xiao Li just showed them around the second floor for a bit and then they left.
After they left, Xiao Li went to take a nap, as she would be working her first night shift tonight, and she knew she wouldn't adapt to it easily, so she decided to catch up on sleep beforehand!
She slept until three thirty in the afternoon, then woke up feeling refreshed.
Seeing she was awake, Qin Xiao smiled and asked, "Still sleeping?"
Xiao Li shook her head, "No more."
Qin Xiao, "Then get up and eat something. I've prepared something for you to have before going to the hospital."
Xiao Li nodded, sitting on the bed for a while before finally getting up, changing her clothes, and going downstairs.
After eating a little, Xiao Li saw that it was about time to head to the hospital.
In front of the emergency building, Xiao Li smiled and said to Qin Xiao, "Alright, I'm off to work, you should head back!
With me not with you tonight, make sure to get a good sleep!"
Qin Xiao nodded, "Alright, take care!"
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night, having grown used to having you by my side, how can I sleep alone...