"Has Song Chen been looking for you?"
Xu Man Ni suddenly asked with concern.
"Sister Xu, she's so busy, how could she have time to look for me..."
Zhao Heng said somewhat helplessly.
Xu Man Ni spends all day paying attention to these things; it seems like women all over the world are the same.
"Then it looks like she still hasn't taken a liking to you."
Xu Man Ni exclaimed with relief, her tone sounding a bit happy.
"Cough, cough, Sister Xu, even though I don't think of Dr. Song in that way, you don't have to be this happy, right?"
Seeing Xu Man Ni's delighted expression, Zhao Heng spoke with a hint of exasperation.
"No worries, I'll introduce someone better for you, and younger. This type of mature woman, let me tell you, Xiao Zhao, you're no match for her. How about this, I have a cousin studying nursing, about to graduate, I'll introduce you to her."
Xu Man Ni waved her hand and continued.
Zhao Heng might already be somewhat pleasing to her eyes now, but he's still far from capturing her heart.
Women at Xu Man Ni's age have long lost their fantasies about love.
Those older-younger relationships are only something shown on TV for the older singles who are still dreaming of love.
In reality, hardly any of these relationships end well.
"Let's forget about it."
Zhao Heng looked at Xu Man Ni and politely declined.
If the sister is like this, what can you expect from the cousin?
"My cousin is really pretty and has a nice personality."
Xu Man Ni added.
"Sister, I have things to do, so I'll get busy now."
Zhao Heng decided it was better to beat a retreat.
This Xu Man Ni, with so many men on her hook, who dares to meet the person she introduces?
As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.
After speaking, Zhao Heng walked out of the office.
Once Zhao Heng was gone, Gao Jun, who had been standing silently by the side for a while, suddenly said to Xu Man Ni: "You wouldn't be interested in Xiao Zhao, would you?"
"Come on now, Lao Gao, do you think I'm the type to go for younger people?"
Hearing Gao Jun say this, Xu Man Ni expressed her displeasure.
"That's not necessarily the case."
Gao Jun shook his head slightly and said.
It's all about comparisons; after so many years at the hospital, he's met all kinds of people. Why focus on Zhao Heng in such a short period? There has to be a reason.
Some people shine no matter how low they are situated.
A young man like Zhao Heng, he's never seen in his career.
With enough time, who knows how far he might go.
"I admit Xiao Zhao is quite excellent, but he doesn't match my criteria for a partner."
Xu Man Ni thought for a moment and explained.
"Dating and marriage aren't like shopping, where you just pick what you want and buy it. Look at you, financially independent, not lacking money, in great condition yourself, but it's precisely because of this that you're still single."
Gao Jun bluntly stated.
He and Xu Man Ni are closer than people might think, so he felt free to speak openly.
"Nonsense, I'm only in my thirties, in my prime years, how am I considered surplus? The men chasing me could line up from here to the third ring road."
Xu Man Ni retorted angrily, spitting colorful language.
"You're so pretty; of course, you'd have men chasing after you. But have you seen many young men like Xiao Zhao, so ambitious, sunny, and optimistic? Each younger person today seems gloomier than the next."
Gao Jun sighed and said.
The psychological problems of modern people are increasingly severe; in a hospital that's constantly bursting with negative energy, maintaining a positive and sunny attitude like Zhao Heng requires exceptionally strong psychological resilience.
Such people are the mainstay at work and can handle things at home.
Those who've been through much understand this.
"Those chasing you are interested in your looks and your property; none really cares for what kind of person you are."
After a pause, Gao Jun continued bluntly.
"You speak so highly of Xiao Zhao as if he's unmatched, yet if he's so amazing, why is he still just a surgical equipment assistant?"
Xu Man Ni retorted, feeling unconvinced.
"There are plenty of talented people who have no place to use their skills; it's nothing unusual. The smarter and more talented sometimes struggle to fit in this world."
Gao Jun shared some profound thoughts.
"What's with you today? Analyzing me, discussing life?"
Listening to this, Xu Man Ni felt Gao Jun seemed a bit unusual today.
"Nothing much, just speaking my mind. I won't convince you, but Song Chen has been asking me about Xiao Zhao these days, just think about it."
Gao Jun said, shaking his head slightly.
"Didn't Xiao Zhao say Song Chen hasn't contacted him lately? Why would she ask you about him?"
Xu Man Ni was slightly anxious.
Women can be like this; even the finest things seem ordinary over time.
But as soon as someone else wants it, it suddenly becomes valuable.
"Isn't it perfectly normal for her to ask me? Dr. Song appreciates those who, like her, are dedicated to their work. Plus, Xiao Zhao is handsome; while you care about family and economic conditions, Dr. Song doesn't concern herself with that at all."
Gao Jun said indifferently.
It's typical of someone in the situation to be confused; Xu Man Ni has such good conditions, but still single at thirty because of deeper reasons.
Not everyone can see the essence from what's apparent.
Song Chen, however, possesses this rare ability.
After saying this, Gao Jun looked at Xu Man Ni, shook his head, and left the office.
The reason he shared so much was because he suddenly felt inspired.
Watching Gao Jun leave and recalling his words, Xu Man Ni was stunned for a while before coming back to her senses.
Could it be that everything I've thought before was wrong?
All along, she believed finding a partner was like shopping, checking the origin, brand, price, quality, and cost-effectiveness, choosing only after careful comparison.
Love at first sight doesn't exist in Xu Man Ni's world.
That's why she's been picky, keeping her suitors dangling.
After a while, Xu Man Ni suddenly realized.
This Lao Gao is leading me on, setting me up, what a rascal!
Even if Xu Man Ni doesn't consider Zhao Heng a potential partner, she'll definitely take more care of him.
Why would Gao Jun help Zhao Heng so much; could Zhao Heng be his long-lost brother from another mother?
Xu Man Ni couldn't help but think.