Chapter 80: Dr. Pei’s Physical Examination
In the hallway of the VIP Physical Examination Center, Ji Linye’s tall figure and long legs naturally resulted in wide, purposeful strides.
Chen Bai maintained a deliberate distance behind him.
The air between them was freezing.
Ever since the “bid leak” incident, they had fallen into this bizarre stalemate.
Ji Linye refused to speak first, as if opening his mouth would mean losing this silent contest.
Chen Bai, on the other hand, was aggrieved. He didn’t dare to speak; the moment he did, he knew he wouldn’t be able to stop his tears.
Though soft-hearted and prone to crying, he was also stubborn. And so, he stubbornly held his ground.
The receptionist’s directions just now had been clear—at the end of the hallway, VIP Waiting Room No. 3.
The two walked to the door, one after the other, and came to a halt.
On the glass plaque, elegant gold-stamped lettering clearly read:
[VIP Waiting Room No. 3]
There was nothing wrong with that.
The problem lay on the wall right next to the door.
A pink plaque clearly displayed three words: “Obstetrics and Gynecology.”
Ji Linye’s brow furrowed.
He turned his head slightly, catching a glimpse of Chen Bai out of the corner of his eye.
Chen Bai happened to be looking at him as well, his eyes brimming with innocence.
This was their first “eye contact” in days.
Yet, neither was willing to upgrade this interaction to verbal communication.
Amidst the deadlocked atmosphere, Ji Linye remained expressionless and pushed the door open.
The scene inside—
It was a dreamy space, meticulously decorated in shades of pink.
The air was filled with the sweet scent of aromatherapy, and warm portraits of mothers and babies hung on the walls.
Two extravagantly dressed, jeweled ladies were sitting on a soft velvet sofa.
Seeing two men walk in, they were visibly stunned. Immediately after, they exchanged a highly meaningful look.
Ji Linye realized something was wrong.
He wanted to turn around and leave immediately.
But Chen Bai had already followed him inside, and the door slowly clicked shut behind them.
Chen Bai found a seat and sat down.
Ji Linye clearly hesitated. He wanted to leave, but after glancing at Chen Bai, he opted to sit down right next to him.
The two sat in the furthest corner, as far away from the two ladies as possible.
Just then, soft music drifted from the waiting room’s broadcasting system.
A nurse’s sweet voice rang out:
“Guest M03, Mr. Chen Bai, please be advised. Your scheduled ultrasound examination will begin shortly. Please drink 500 milliliters of warm water in advance to prepare.”
Swish—
The gazes of the two wealthy ladies zeroed in on Chen Bai like twin searchlights.
Those eyes held not only curiosity and shock but also a profound exploration into the uncharted territories of medical science.
The slightly older lady couldn’t hold back and whispered to her companion, “Medical science truly is advancing leaps and bounds these days.”
The other lady covered her mouth, her gaze sweeping over Chen Bai’s delicate and pretty face before drifting toward the iceberg-like Ji Linye beside him.
“Sigh, the one who looks like a pretty girl is one thing. But the one next to him really doesn’t look like… he possesses that particular organ, does he?”
—
Five minutes earlier, inside Pei Luomian’s directorial office.
Fu Yue stared at the security monitor. On the screen, Ji Linye and Chen Bai were walking toward that pink VIP waiting room, one after the other.
“Fu Yue, are you sure you’re playing matchmaker for them…” Pei Luomian pointed at the door on the screen, “…and not just messing with them?”
Fu Yue: “…”
Pei Luomian seemed to recall something. “Is Ji Linye framing you at the company? Making things difficult for you? Tampering with your code? Or…”
Pei Luomian paused, his voice dropping lower. “…Did he trick you into the women’s restroom?”
“None of the above,” Fu Yue’s expression cracked.
“It’s fine if it’s inconvenient to say.” Pei Luomian straightened up. “But if you aren’t happy working at the Ji Group, you can come over to our Pei Medical at any time.”
“I can offer you an executive position right off the bat. Once that new company we discussed is established, you can transfer directly there.”
At this moment, Fu Yue could only marvel at Director Pei’s active imagination and his top-tier speed in extending olive branches.
He rubbed his temples in exasperation. “It’s really not what you think. I probably didn’t express myself clearly, which led the nurse to misunderstand.”
Fu Yue gave him a look pleading for help. “Is there still any way to salvage this?”
Pei Luomian reached out and picked up the internal phone.
“Maggie, the two gentlemen in VIP Room 3—guide them to Room 5.”
“Room 5?” Fu Yue asked, confused.
Pei Luomian hung up the phone and turned to Fu Yue. “The psychological counseling room. Fully padded interior, excellent soundproofing.”
Five minutes later.
The system’s heavenly notification chime rang in Fu Yue’s mind.
[Ding! Host, detected that the unexpected alone time plot for Ji Linye and Chen Bai has been achieved! The office misunderstanding chapter is about to end.]
[Host, the main CP’s emotional progress has exceeded expectations in this instance, system rewards are being distributed…]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a one-time item: Time Reversal Pocket Watch x1]
“Phew—”
Fu Yue let out a long breath.
His “running audio recording” was safe.
“System, what exactly does this Time Reversal Pocket Watch do?”
[Host, using this item after an event occurs can reverse time to 5 minutes prior. The item is single-use, please use it with caution.]
“This item is great, it’s practically a regret medicine.”
The system fell silent for a few seconds.
[But Host, are you sure…]
[Will the choice made after starting over definitely be better?]
Ah, well…
Fu Yue genuinely admired the system’s ability to throw cold water on his parade.
After bickering back and forth with the system for a few lines, Pei Luomian had already walked up to him.
“Your good friends’ relationship must have made progress? But your complexion doesn’t look too good.”
Saying that, he glanced at the schedule on his phone. “Perfect timing. You haven’t done your physical exam for today yet. Do you want me to just do it for you while you’re here? It’ll save you an extra trip.”
Fu Yue looked at him.
Calm, professional—there didn’t seem to be any ulterior motive.
Pei Luomian’s gaze was simply that of a doctor looking at an ordinary patient awaiting examination.
Fu Yue felt that if he refused now, it would make him look guilty, projecting his own petty thoughts onto an honorable man’s intentions.
So, he nodded, took off his black, non-prescription glasses, and casually placed them on the table nearby.
Pei Luomian’s office was connected to a small examination room.
He led Fu Yue inside but stopped at the doorway.
“Fu Yue.”
“Hmm?”
“Considering the orientation of both you and me, I will call a female nurse in to accompany us.”
Pei Luomian asked him, “Is that alright?”
Fu Yue’s eyelashes fluttered slightly.
He realized that Pei Luomian’s statement was far from simple.
On the surface, it sounded like a discussion of professional ethics and medical protocols.
In reality, he was explicitly acknowledging the possibility of something beyond a doctor-patient relationship existing between them.
Fu Yue sighed inwardly.
How was he supposed to answer that?
Whether he agreed or disagreed, the ambiguity was already laid bare.
He regretted it.
He should have just found an excuse and slipped away a moment ago.
But leaving now would be far too conspicuous.
Forget it.
He decided to stop overthinking it and simply nodded.
“Sure.”
Let’s just play by the rules.
Keep this scenario strictly confined within the safe boundaries of a doctor and a patient.
Dr. Pei pressed the call button, and a young female nurse pushed the door open and entered, holding a blood pressure monitor.
“Mr. Fu, please unbutton your shirt first. We need to do a cardiopulmonary auscultation.”
The nurse had a round face, and her voice was sweet and polite.
Fu Yue gave a hum of acknowledgment.
He took off his jacket and instinctively turned his back to them, raising his hands to unbutton his shirt.
When his fingertips brushed the third button, his movements slowed down.
Fu Yue could clearly feel a lingering gaze on his back—from the unfamiliar nurse.
That attention was likely just required for her job.
Yet, Fu Yue felt a bit uncomfortable.
He knew he shouldn’t be so overly sensitive.
But under this bizarre “three-person cohabitation” atmosphere, undressing while being “spectated” still brought a wave of embarrassment.
He felt the tips of his ears growing hot.
“Mr. Fu, are you ready?” the nurse asked softly.
“Ready.”
Fu Yue pulled the hem of his shirt out of his dress pants, then lay down on the examination bed.
“Please roll over onto your side.”
Fu Yue complied and turned onto his side.
But his movements appeared stiff due to his awkwardness—just like a child being watched while typing; fingers that were normally nimble suddenly became as clumsy as if they were wearing ten layers of rubber gloves.
Fu Yue just wanted to end this awkward examination as quickly as possible, and he rushed his movement to roll over.
Bang!
His elbow struck the bedrail. It didn’t hurt, but it felt incredibly foolish.
A wave of embarrassment washed over him.
He closed his eyes in resignation.
Just then, a wave of warm breath suddenly drew near.
It was Pei Luomian leaning in, asking in a volume only the two of them could hear: “Do you want me… to ask her to leave?”
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