"What?! A Super Miracle Doctor System?"
Xia Tian was dumbfounded. One second, he had been choking back tears over a breakup that felt like a blade lodged in his throat—and the next, a holographic interface popped up in his mind, glowing with two massive options:
Red: DeclineGreen: Accept
"What the hell…"
He stared blankly for three seconds, then almost burst into laughter from the absurdity.
"Is this some kind of pity prize because I got dumped?"
A mechanical voice echoed again in his head.
[Host has five seconds to choose. Failure to respond will result in forfeiture of the system.][5, 4, 3...]
"I accept! I accept! I accept!" he cried, frantically choosing the green option.
As a fan of web novels, Xia Tian knew what it meant to gain a system. It was the golden ticket, the shortcut to greatness. Only a fool would let it pass.
[10, 9, 8... 2, 1. Super Miracle Doctor System successfully bound. Welcome gift has been issued. Please check your inventory.]
Welcome gift? Xia Tian eagerly opened it.
[Reward: World-Class Experience in Appendectomy][Reward: World-Class Experience in Open-Heart Surgery][Reward: World-Class Bone Fracture Treatment]
Three massive bonuses, instantly downloaded into his brain.
Scenes played out like a documentary behind his eyes—performing thoracic surgery, setting bones, handling appendectomies. As a medical student, Xia Tian had studied these procedures, but never performed them. Now, the knowledge flowed into him like a stream of pure light.
Bone Fracture Treatment.X-rays. Diagnosis. Determining whether to use closed or open surgery.If open, insertion of orthopedic nails.Administer anesthesia.Clean the wound.Align the fracture.Fasten with surgical hardware.Stitch. Done.
The visuals unfolded like an art exhibit, graceful and profound. He had never imagined that surgery could be... beautiful.
He hadn't chosen medicine for love or passion. It was a practical path—stable income, respectable career. As the child of a struggling rural family, every choice had to be pragmatic. Passion had little room.
But in this moment, he fell in love with medicine.
His father had died of stomach cancer when Xia Tian was just sixteen. That trauma had driven him to vow: he would become a great doctor. He would heal, restore, and reunite families. He would make sure that fewer children had to bury their parents too young.
And now, with this system, he could finally fulfill that vow.
"Only three surgeries? Is that it? Come on, system—doctors perform dozens of procedures. Give me more!"
[Host, please conduct yourself with dignity.][The system has already provided generous support. Additional knowledge must be earned.]
"Earned? How?"
Suddenly, a new image appeared in his mind—a floating glass vessel shaped like an hourglass, completely empty.
[This is the Virtue Vessel. The host must accumulate virtue to fill it. Once full, new medical skills may be unlocked.][Do your best, host.]
The Virtue Vessel…
Xia Tian stared at it for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh, eyes lighting up. Talking to himself without realizing it, he exclaimed, "I get it! I need to earn virtue—and the more I have, the more medical knowledge I can gain!"
"My mom always said saving lives builds virtue. I need to work hard and become a legendary healer!"
So engrossed in the system, Xia Tian forgot where he was—still sprawled on the floor of a McDonald's, surrounded by a crowd. A few bystanders had pulled out their phones and started livestreaming him.
"Dude got dumped and went off the rails—talking to himself like a lunatic. Police are on their way."
"He seemed like a decent guy… How did he end up like this?"
"You didn't hear the fight with his girlfriend? She ditched him for some rich playboy. Poor guy."
"Such a shame. He's actually quite handsome. Can't believe he lost it."
Only then did Xia Tian realize how strange he looked. The system had activated after he was shoved, and he was still lying there. Two cleaning ladies approached him cautiously.
"You okay, young man?""Did you hurt yourself?"
They were clearly worried he might try to fake an injury.
Blushing, Xia Tian quickly stood up. His stomach growled as he glanced at his half-eaten burger on the floor. Awkwardly, he said, "I'll… go buy another one."
One of the aunties stopped him. "No need, sweetie. Here—take two, on us."
They're just trying to avoid trouble, he thought, feeling both touched and embarrassed.
Before he could say anything else, a familiar scent drifted through the air. It was too distinct to mistake. Without turning, he already knew who it was.
"Tiantian…"
He stood and turned.
SMACK!
A stinging slap cracked across his face, leaving a burning imprint. He staggered back, dazed. When his vision cleared, he saw Li Tiantian clinging sweetly to Song Pengfei's arm.
With a look of revulsion, Song Pengfei pulled out a wet wipe and wiped his hand clean.
"You really are naive," he sneered. "You think being smart means you'll be happy? Wake up. A broke loser like you is destined to marry some ugly nobody."
"I came in here to tell you—Li Tiantian is mine now. And if you so much as look at her again, I'll knock your head off your shoulders. Got it?"
"Get lost!"
Bastard.
That was too much. Xia Tian clenched his fists. Breaking up was one thing—but humiliating him? In public?
Just as he was about to erupt—
CLATTER.An old man collapsed nearby. Screams rang out.
"Is there a doctor?! Someone fainted!"
Xia Tian didn't hesitate.
"I'm a doctor! Let me through!"