But Miao Ting only felt a chill for a short while before her spirits lifted again, evaporating that small drop of cold water in her heart.
So what if he's married?
People in relationships can break up; married couples can also divorce!
Though legally, divorce and breakup are a bit different, after all, being married makes you legally a "used man."
But nowadays, in this society, it's not just about "used men." As long as you're excellent, people will compete for you even if you're third or fourth hand…
Regaining her confidence, Miao Ting walked over to the two with a smile, intending to join their conversation.
Unfortunately, as soon as she arrived, Qin Xiao fell silent, and the atmosphere turned quite cold for a moment…
Even though the atmosphere was cold, the gossip still spread.
The people in the lab all heard about Qin Xiao's marriage. He Fang was quite surprised when he heard it. Although Qin Xiao mentioned switching shifts to take care of his wife, these days even couples in love use "husband" and "wife" casually, so he didn't think much of it…
He never expected it to be a real wife!
Along with the news of Qin Xiao's marriage, the story of Miao Ting fancying a married man also spread.
Mainly because Miao Ting was not pleasant to be around and made enemies everywhere in the lab.
She didn't hide her affection for Qin Xiao. Once those who disliked her noticed, they immediately spread the news.
When the news reached the ER department, everyone first believed the part about Xiao Li being married, and then they speculated on how Xiao Li would tear the mistress apart.
Even Dai Zihan was hopping mad upon hearing that someone had the audacity to want to be a mistress.
While she was fuming, the person involved was surprisingly calm…
In the duty room, Dai Zihan vented her frustration as she ate her meal in front of Xiao Li, saying, "Xiao Lili, what are you doing?
This gossip has been going around for so long, yet you haven't gone to confront her?
When did you become so timid?"
Xiao Li calmly replied, "Don't talk while eating, or sleep while lying down. You should know it's bad to talk while eating, especially since you're a medical student.
Just eat your meal in peace!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Zihan stopped eating, placed her meal on the table, pulled Xiao Li's hand, and wouldn't let her eat either.
"Xiao Lili, what exactly are you going to do about this?
I can't even enjoy my meal with this unresolved!"
Xiao Li gave a bitter smile and asked, "What kind of resolution do you want?"
Dai Zihan said, "Of course, go confront her and tell that vixen not to dream of getting someone who's out of her league, because your uncle belongs to you..."
Xiao Li shook her head with a laugh, "Why should I confront her?
My uncle is already mine!
Why do I need to emphasize it?
Besides, who do you think she is? Is she even worth me making a fuss over?
Zihan, let me teach you a lesson: the best way to deal with a mistress who hasn't succeeded in her schemes is to ignore her.
Don't give her the stage to perform, okay?"
After speaking, Xiao Li continued eating her meal. Things have been busy in the ER services lately. Previously, she could go to the cafeteria to eat, but now it's so busy she has to pack her meals to eat on the go.
If she doesn't eat now, she might not get the chance if an emergency arises later.
Xiao Li started eating, while Dai Zihan was still digesting her words. After processing what she said, Dai Zihan found it reasonable and decided to continue her meal with peace of mind.
However, she had just picked up her meal when something urgent came up. She had no choice but to put down her meal with tears in her eyes and jump into action hungry.
Meanwhile, in the lab, Miao Ting was also secretly anxious. She hadn't seen Qin Xiao for two days, and Xiao Li hadn't come to make trouble for her, which was driving her crazy.
When the rumors about her trying to steal someone's man first spread, Miao Ting hated those who spread the gossip.
But the next day, she thought it might be better this way. Now that it's out in the open, Qin Xiao might finally see her feelings!
To her surprise, after that day, Qin Xiao didn't come to the hospital for two consecutive days, and the schedule showed he only had three short shifts that week.
Not seeing Qin Xiao was one thing, but she also didn't bump into Xiao Li.
Miao Ting had planned that if Xiao Li came to confront her, she'd act aggrieved, claiming she was being slandered. After all, while rumor has it, who can prove she intends to be a mistress.
At that time, Xiao Li, just an intern, would find her career affected by such a bad reputation. Could she still intern then?
Moreover, Miao Ting was prepared to secretly film Xiao Li acting like a shrew to show Qin Xiao.
This way, she could slowly drive a wedge between them.
Things were looking good in her mind, but neither Qin Xiao nor his wife appeared in front of her.
Miao Ting wasn't willing to give up, but with no other options, she could only wait patiently until Qin Xiao's next shift.
Finally, when Qin Xiao was scheduled to work, Miao Ting felt like air to him once again.
After waiting two or three days, she was once again left cold by Qin Xiao's indifference…
Unwilling to give up, with no progress from Qin Xiao, she decided to target Xiao Li instead…
Since Xiao Li wasn't coming to her, she'd go to Xiao Li first.
Through inquiries, Miao Ting found out Xiao Li was working the night shift again, which was good; night shifts wear you out, make you moody, the perfect time to confront her in the morning…
Thinking this, Miao Ting arranged to switch her shift and waited at the ER building, right on time the next day.
In front of the ER building, Xiao Li looked curiously at the person in front of her.
Miao Ting felt uncomfortable under Xiao Li's gaze and quickly got to the point.
"Xiao Li, hello, I'm Miao Ting.
I'm here to explain the rumors about me and your husband…"
Xiao Li, upon hearing the self-introduction and knowing her purpose, really didn't want to waste more time listening. Additionally, she saw Qin Xiao's car arriving and simply turned around to leave.
Miao Ting saw Xiao Li turn away and felt pleased, thinking she was angry, so she hurried to catch up, hoping to provoke a reaction, even a tantrum...
But when she caught up and blocked Xiao Li, the words saying "there's nothing between Qin Xiao and me" got stuck in her throat as she saw Xiao Li yawn slightly…
"Miss, I'm really tired. Can you not block my way back home to sleep?"
After saying this, Qin Xiao bypassed Miao Ting and headed to the car that had just stopped behind her.
Miao Ting was stunned by Xiao Li's attitude for a while, and by the time she came to, she saw Qin Xiao's car had already left the hospital's gates...
Watching the car's exhaust fade away, Miao Ting suddenly realized that Xiao Li's calm demeanor might have been because Qin Xiao was nearby.
It was all an act to maintain her image in front of Qin Xiao...
Hmm, the timing wasn't right today, but it doesn't matter. Next time, she'll make sure to come when Qin Xiao isn't around, then she'll definitely get the result she wants...
While Miao Ting kept imagining scenarios, Xiao Li was already dozing off in the passenger seat, not paying Miao Ting any mind…