Xu Ning was now slowly starting to get involved in seeing patients, in addition to her rounds.
When Chen Lishu arrived, she was just examining a patient.
After patiently explaining the examination results to the patient, she looked up and saw Chen Lishu waiting at the door. She turned and said something to another colleague, then got up and walked out.
"When did you get here?"
Looking at her in her white work uniform, Chen Lishu smiled and said, "Dr. Xu, you're looking more and more like a doctor."
"Don't tease me," Xu Ning said, pulling her towards the outside.
Only when they reached the park bench outside and sat down did Xu Ning ask, "Tell me, you busy bee, how do you have time to come here today?"
Chen Lishu smiled, "Me? Naturally, someone asked me to put in a good word for someone."
The smile on Xu Ning's face faded slightly, and she said in a muffled voice, "There's no possibility between him and me."
Seeing that her situation didn't seem to indicate a lack of feelings for He Ziyu, Chen Lishu asked curiously, "You don't like him?"
Xu Ning pursed her lips. Many of her inner thoughts were bottled up, unable to be shared with her parents or colleagues, but only Chen Lishu could make her open up.
"I admit that He Ziyu is very outstanding. If he wanted to, few girls could resist his charm, and I am no exception."
"Then you still..." Looking at her lowered eyes, Chen Lishu suddenly realized, "You're worried about family matters?"
Xu Ning lowered her head further. "The love story of a prince and a Cinderella only exists in fairy tales. I don't know what attracts him to me, but this attraction is bound to be short-lived. Rather than a future with a predictable tragedy, I'd rather it never had started."
"Your thinking is too pessimistic." Thinking of something, Chen Lishu said, "Family is only a small part of the reason, but it will never be the whole story. Many people, even if they are not well-matched in terms of family background, can still live very happily. Besides, how do you know it won't work if you don't try?"
"Lishu." Xu Ning looked up, her eyes slightly red, her voice even carrying a hint of a sob, "Others might have a chance to start over if they make a mistake, but I don't. I already carry too much weight on my shoulders, I really can't afford to get hurt, I'll go crazy."
"So that's why you don't tell him the real situation of your aunt and your elder brother?"
Xu Ning nodded. "If it won't work, it's better to end it cleanly from the start."
"Actually, sometimes in life, you really need to give yourself more courage. Often, if you don't try, even if the result won't be too bad, it certainly won't be too good. Happiness still needs to be fought for. Even if the final outcome is not satisfactory, how bad can it really be? Being kicked out by the He family? But you have your own career, you're not a weak vine that depends on anyone."
"The Xu Ning I know is forbearing and tenacious. No matter how bitter or difficult, can it be harder than when you were a sent-down youth? Besides, I think you're demonizing the He family a bit. Firstly, although their family conditions are very good, the old couple are not harsh people. On the contrary, they are very approachable. Secondly, He Ziyu is not a three-year-old child, and given his age, he must have long passed the stage of seeking novelty and excitement for three minutes. Otherwise, with his family background and achievements, as long as he wishes, he would not be short of female admirers."
Xu Ning listened to her words, her lips tightly pressed together, her hands clasped in her lap, her thumbs unconsciously turning back and forth.
Chen Lishu knew her heart must be in turmoil.
If she were in this situation, she would also be as conflicted as her.
If you don't get something, you won't be afraid of losing it.
Once you gain it and then lose it, the pain is far more intense than the disappointment after refusal.
"Life is beautiful precisely because it is full of infinite unknowns. If everything could be predicted, what fun would life have?"
Chen Lishu knew that it would be difficult for her to change her current thinking immediately, so she didn't urge her and turned to talk about other things.
"I think An'an is a good girl, she looks good and speaks sweetly. It's a bit of a waste for her to do clerical work in the company. I want to transfer her to the sales department. If she does well in the future, she can be transferred to the capital. I've also set up an office there."
Xu Ning's smile reappeared on her face. "Your decisions are definitely for her own good. If she's willing, I naturally won't object."
Since Xu Ning still had work to do, Chen Lishu didn't stay long before leaving.
In the following two days, Xu Ning's mind was constantly occupied by Chen Lishu's words.
On one hand, she still didn't dare to take that step, fearing that the result wouldn't be what she wanted. On the other hand, she felt that life was too short, and why couldn't she be bold and strive for herself?
These two ideas were in constant conflict until He Ziyu appeared again, finally making her lower her guard and decide to try boldly.
"My eldest brother's family already has a daughter, my second brother's son Rui Rui is also not small, and my parents have grandchildren and granddaughters."
Xu Ning looked at him, not quite understanding what he was trying to say.
He Ziyu touched his nose. "Actually, I don't particularly like children. If you're afraid of passing it on to the next generation, we can choose not to have children. I think a world for two is also quite good."
Xu Ning couldn't help but blush. "Why are you telling me this?"
"I want to build a family with you, so I naturally need to discuss future matters with you." He Ziyu had always been a very pragmatic and responsible person, always one thing is one and two is two.
When he took a liking to Xu Ning, he wanted to consider all the issues.
In the circles he moved in, there were many people who maintained their family appearances, played around outside, and even kept mistresses.
There were many meaningful things in life, and he didn't want to waste his limited energy on meaningless things.
He just wanted to find someone with shared ideals to walk through life together, not necessarily a passionate love, but a simple, ordinary life.
Xu Ning bit her lip and looked up. "Your parents should already know about my family situation. Will they agree to your decision?"
He Ziyu: "I will be living the future days myself. Besides, I am their son, and they surely want me to be happy."
"If you agree, I can tell my parents right away."
Seeing He Ziyu turn to leave, Xu Ning quickly called him to stop. "Give me two days, let me think about it again."
"If you have any more concerns, you can bring them up together." He Ziyu placed his hands on her shoulders and looked directly into her eyes.
"Everyone's family is determined the moment they are born. If you are worried about this, then I can only say that I cannot change it, just as you cannot change your family situation. But all of this is external. I don't think it can become a reason to stop us from being together. This is also unfair to me."