chapter 5: complexity or curiosity
Dr. Han Mina, I presume?" His voice was smooth, with a hint of steel beneath the surface.
"Yes," she replied, meeting his gaze steadily.
"I am Laing chenxiu." He glanced briefly at the closed door of the recovery room before returning his attention to her. "I came to check on the patient. How is he doing?"
Mina appreciated his directness. "The surgery was successful. He's stable and showing positive signs of recovery. However, it will take some time before we can assess the full extent of his improvement."
Chenxiu nodded, a flicker of relief passing through his eyes before his expression returned to its usual stoicism. "Thank you, Dr. Han. I appreciate your efforts."
"You're welcome, Mr. Liang. I'm doing my best to ensure a full recovery." She hesitated for a moment before adding, "The patient is fortunate to have someone like you looking out for him."
His eyes narrowed slightly, but there was no malice in his gaze. "It's the least I can do for a friend."
With that, he turned and walked toward the recovery room, leaving Mina to ponder the layers of complexity hidden beneath his cold exterior. She watched him for a moment, then resumed her walk down the hallway, her mind already shifting back to her duties.
The nurses continued to gush about Chenxiu's presence long after he disappeared from view.
"Oh my god, did you see how handsome he is?"
"I heard he's single... Can you imagine?"
"He's so mysterious! I wonder what he's like in person."
"He's definitely not someone you can easily approach," another nurse remarked. "Look at how he kept everyone at a distance."
Mina couldn't help but smile faintly at their excitement.Laing Chenxiu's presence had certainly caused a stir, but for her, it was merely a brief encounter in a long and demanding day.
As she headed toward her office to finalize the patient's post-op care plan, she couldn't shake the image of Liang Chenxiu's piercing gaze. There was something about him that intrigued her, a complexity that resonated with her own guarded nature.