The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 493 Powerful Qiaoqiao

By the time Liu Banxia sauntered out of the consulting room, the interns had already gathered, discussing what to have for lunch. This was a reward from the director, and it absolutely couldn’t be wasted.

For them, it truly was rare to enjoy such leisure time. This could also be considered the calm before the storm. Once Liu Banxia’s second round of intensive training begins, that’s when their days will truly become dark and endless.

Liu Banxia took a look around; it was almost the New Year, yet there were hardly any patients. The morning batch had finally been sorted out after all this time.

"Teacher Liu, shouldn’t we go eat now? It’s been a long time since lunchtime," Liu Yiqing came over and suggested.

"Eat, eat, I’m starving too," Liu Banxia nodded.

The interns were overjoyed, and Qing Kewa was beaming.

Even though the demands on her weren’t as strict, her usual work was very tiring. Now that things had genuinely quieted down, she felt she needed to properly replenish her nutrients.

"Well, well, order whatever you like," Zhou Qiang greeted them cheerfully as they arrived.

"Did you get the news?" Liu Banxia asked with a smile.

Zhou Qiang nodded. "Director Zhou called personally. That’s quite something, at least it’s the first time I’ve seen it. What on earth did you guys do?"

"Haha, Manager Zhou, we went to the patient’s home for an on-site investigation. Then we successfully resolved the condition and confirmed the diagnosis for the patient," Xu Yino said gleefully.

Zhou Qiang gave a thumbs-up. "Impressive! I’ll throw in a house specialty for you guys: Steamed Fish Head with Diced Hot Red Peppers. I was originally planning to eat it myself, but since you all performed so admirably, it’s my treat."

"That’s very thoughtful of you," Liu Banxia patted his shoulder.

He knew what Zhou Qiang was thinking; he wanted to gain Zhou Shuwen’s approval and understanding. He’s already started ’maneuvering’ for the future contract, though his methods are benign. Besides, their usual good relationships are also a factor here.

"Xu Yino, are you happy today?" Liu Banxia asked after they were seated.

Xu Yino, who had been beaming, suddenly tensed up, her gaze towards Liu Banxia turning somewhat unfriendly.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Liu Banxia was momentarily stunned.

"Today, your auscultation of the patient was very timely and accurate, saving a lot of time. Shouldn’t you be happy about that? Still not satisfied? Then next time, you can perform the pericardiocentesis."

Xu Yino was very frustrated. Who would have thought he was genuinely praising me? I originally assumed, like always, that he was setting a trap for me. A miscalculation.

Well, it couldn’t be helped. When dealing with the moody Great Devil Liu, you never knew when he might test you.

Before the dishes arrived, Qiaoqiao walked in from outside.

"Hey, what brings you here?" Liu Banxia quickly went to greet her.

"Sister Li braised some pork bones. After delivering some to Little Tang, I figured I’d bring some for you guys too; she braised a whole lot. What do you think we should give Sister Li in return?" Qiaoqiao said, sitting down directly.

"I wouldn’t know about that. It’s up to you, just try not to be too extravagant or wasteful. That’s the general principle; you can handle the minor details," Liu Banxia said casually while distributing the braised pork bones to everyone. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes at him, letting him enjoy his moment of smugness.

"Seriously, Sister Li’s skill with braised pork bones is truly impeccable. If she opened a restaurant specializing in bones, she’d definitely earn more than she does now," Liu Banxia remarked, gnawing on a bone.

"Ma’am, did you prepare any little gifts for us?" Xu Yino asked with a wide smile.

"Of course, I did!" Qiaoqiao declared grandly.

"Lang Tao Sha spa tickets, go wash whenever you want! Valid for one year, soak as you please, wash as you please, all sorts of baths. How about that? Generous, right? Even Qing Kewa doesn’t get this treatment."

Xu Yino was quite dismayed. If I weren’t a doctor, this would be incredibly enjoyable. But I am a doctor; I still have my internship in the latter half of the year, and after the internship, I’ll be a resident doctor. Will I even have the time? Forget baths, I’d be lucky to get a peaceful night’s sleep.

"Just kidding. I got you girls some face masks. I originally planned to give them to you on New Year’s Day. Grab them from my car after we finish eating," Qiaoqiao said with a grin.

"And it’s not just for you four girls; you boys need to take care of your skin too. Working in a hospital is exhausting. If you don’t maintain yourselves, how will that work? You’ll age so quickly."

Qiaoqiao said this in all seriousness, but it made Xu Yino and the others burst out laughing.

Given their financial situations, a few face masks weren’t a significant expense. For them, the issue was that they couldn’t just apply one whenever they felt like it, as they might have before.

But it was the thought from Qiaoqiao that counted, and that was very good.

Even though they jokingly called her ’Ma’am,’ she was really just like one of their playful older sisters. Besides, spending time with Qiaoqiao was very enjoyable, and they could also sneakily report on Liu Banxia, which was even more satisfying.

At this moment, the food was served, and Qiaoqiao unceremoniously joined in for a bite.

Today, they indulged themselves a bit, not eating as quickly as usual. They were, so to speak, eating by imperial decree. With Zhou Shuwen holding down the fort, and Shi Lei and the other attending physicians around, there really wasn’t any situation they couldn’t handle.

The meal was delightful. When Liu Banxia walked Qiaoqiao out, he also brought in the facial masks.

True to Qiaoqiao’s style, they came in whole boxes. The writing on them was all Korean, which he didn’t recognize. They weren’t just for Xu Yino and her group; even the nurses in the emergency center received some.

These are all her informants; occasional ’bribery’ is necessary.

"You know, you’re really fortunate to have a girlfriend like Qiaoqiao," Zhou Shuwen said with a smile.

"What’s wrong? Don’t tell me she bribed you too?" Liu Banxia asked.

"She didn’t bribe me. She just chats with your teacher’s wife often, asking for cooking advice. Your teacher’s wife adores her. She often says she regrets it; if she didn’t also like you, she would have definitely advised Qiaoqiao to find someone else," Zhou Shuwen said.

Liu Banxia grinned. This was Qiaoqiao’s greatest strength. Her unpretentious and genuine nature made it easier for people to get along with her.

But I didn’t know about this. I’ve barely had time to chat with Qiaoqiao recently. It was only during Tang Feifei’s hospitalization that we got to spend some time together. How long has it been since I last went home?

"For us doctors, finding a partner who can truly understand us is really difficult," Zhou Shuwen continued.

Liu Banxia nodded. "I constantly feel indebted to her. In our relationship, it feels like I’m always receiving, and Qiaoqiao is always giving."

"My parents came over too, and she’s the one taking care of everything. I really don’t have to worry about a thing. Sometimes, this makes me incredibly anxious, terrified that Qiaoqiao might leave me one day."

Zhou Shuwen glanced at him with a smile. "Having that mindset is good. If you feel indebted, you won’t be so much of a male chauvinist. What’s the use of that anyway?"

"Director, does your wife also call the shots at home?" Liu Banxia asked unexpectedly.

Zhou Shuwen glared at him. Such audacity, daring to inquire about such confidential matters.

"Tsk, tsk. It seems our teacher-student bond originates from this," Liu Banxia said with a grin.

"Don’t just think about your own affairs. Try to persuade Shi Lei too; he’s not young anymore, it’s time he found someone. Next time your teacher’s wife introduces someone, tell him to clean himself up before going," Zhou Shuwen said, then entered his office.

Liu Banxia scratched his head. It seems everyone is quite concerned about Shi Lei’s marital status.

After thinking it over, it seemed he could contact Qiaoqiao about this ’by decree.’

"What’s up?" Qiaoqiao asked as soon as the video call connected.

"Let’s discuss something. Do you have any other friends you could drag into the fire pit? We need to find someone for Shi Lei too," Liu Banxia said directly.

Qiaoqiao immediately perked up. "Wow, really? You want me to be a matchmaker?"

"Yanzi and Jiaojiao won’t work; they’re both a bit too wild. If we’re looking for someone for Shi Lei, it should be someone quieter, but I really don’t have any suitable candidates like that."

"No rush, take your time. If you come across anyone suitable and single, just reel them in for us," Liu Banxia said.

"You know Shi Lei’s personality. Whoever he dates will definitely have him hand over power; whatever she says, goes. And you don’t have to worry about him fooling around outside; he simply doesn’t have that gene."

"What’s that supposed to mean? You do?" Qiaoqiao asked.

Liu Banxia shivered. "Right now, I just wish I could rest and then fly home. I heard you’ve been learning to cook from my teacher’s wife? Are you planning a surprise for me?"

"Huh? Director Zhou told you already? That’s a must!" Qiaoqiao suddenly became smug.

Liu Banxia let out a long sigh of relief. "Drive slowly, okay? After the New Year passes, after the fifteenth, I can definitely take a day off. I won’t do anything; I’ll just stay home and keep you company."

"Get lost! Who cares about you? Hanging up," Qiaoqiao said and ended the video call.

Liu Banxia shook his head helplessly. This girl’s mind jumps all over the place.

"What are you guys doing?" Liu Banxia asked, turning around to see Liang Xiaolin and the three other girls huddled nearby.

"Hehe, nothing. Ma’am looks so cool when she drives," Xu Yino said with a grin.

"Exactly, and she’s even learning to cook now," Liu Yiqing added.

"Dr. Liu, why do you guys stay at home even on your days off?" Qing Kewa asked curiously.

Liu Banxia rolled his eyes. What kind of people are these, even eavesdropping!

"Teacher Liu, is Ma’am really your first girlfriend?" Xu Yino asked again.

"Tomorrow, buy some pig hearts. You all need to practice pericardiocentesis thoroughly," Liu Banxia said in all seriousness.

Xu Yino pouted. "If you don’t want to say, then don’t. Why abuse your power for personal revenge? When Ma’am gets home, I’ll report you."

She said this with righteous confidence; after all, bringing up Qiaoqiao could definitely intimidate Great Devil Liu. Of course, that only worked during leisure time like this.

During actual teaching hours, everyone had to be well-behaved. Who would dare joke with Great Devil Liu?

Regarding these girls’ mischief, Liu Banxia truly felt a bit helpless. Who allowed them to have such a great ’boss’? Qiaoqiao was too formidable; he didn’t dare provoke her.