Chapter 261: Unshakeable Sticky Candy

Hao Manru's expression instantly grew even more smug as she saw that look on her face; she wanted everyone to know just how disgusting Su Ruo's face was, and wondered how she could ever face people again.

Su Ruo's gaze at Hao Manru turned instantly colder; this person really is like sticky candy—impossible to shake off.

Just then Chen Dan stepped forward, blocking Su Ruo's path and said, "What gives you the right to speak about Doctor Su like that? Doctor Su is absolutely not that kind of person."

But Hao Manru didn't even consider Chen Dan: "You've only known her a few days—how could you know what kind of person she is? And Su Ruo herself hasn't even spoken yet—why are you rushing in?"

Chen Dan was left speechless by Hao Manru's words, her face flushing red, while Hao Manru grew even more smug: "Got nothing to say, huh? Meddling in other people's affairs like a dog catching mice—you have no right to speak here."

But the next second, her smug expression froze on her face.

"She has no right to speak, but I do, right?"

Song Jingyu pushed through the onlookers and stepped forward; when he looked at Hao Manru, his face was filled with a sharp, cold glare, his eyes brimming with dislike no less than Su Ruo's.

Upon seeing Song Jingyu, Hao Manru's face turned deathly pale, for she knew he would never protect her.

As Hao Manru had expected, Song Jingyu approached Su Ruo and said, "Sorry, I've implicated you and caused you to feel wronged."

Su Ruo's expression remained cold and hard: "It's not exactly a grievance, but being bothered like this over and over is truly annoying."

Song Jingyu lowered his eyes and nodded: "I know this is my fault; I'll take care of it and then make it up to you."

Song Jingyu knew that, given Su Ruo's temperament, her being able to stand here and listen to him without walking away immediately was already giving him face.

Su Ruo merely gave Song Jingyu a deep glance, then turned and left; she hoped he could truly settle this matter, but she also knew that getting rid of Hao Manru's clingy presence would not be easy.

Watching Su Ruo leave, Hao Manru's eyes filled with resentment, but with Song Jingyu present she couldn't let her anger show.

After Su Ruo left, Song Jingyu's face grew even colder: "Hao Manru, I've warned you before! I like Doctor Su—please stop harassing her in any way."

Hao Manru never expected Song Jingyu to say that so openly in front of everyone, truly giving her no face at all.

Unlike Hao Manru, the onlookers' eyes blazed with gossip; they had been wondering whether Song Jingyu was dating someone, and now the person involved stepped forward to confirm it.

Especially Chen Dan beside them, her eyes shone brightly, her excitement beyond words, feeling as if she were witnessing a live CP moment.

Meanwhile, Chen Dan looked ever more triumphantly at Hao Manru, knowing Doctor Su would never repay kindness with enmity; Hao Manru's slander of Doctor Su deserved a slap in the face.

Being stared at by so many people, Hao Manru felt her face burning; she couldn't understand why, after doing so much for Song Jingyu, he still wouldn't even glance back at her.

"Brother Jingyu, you know I've done all this because I like you—I'd do anything for you, as long as you agree to be with me."

Song Jingyu's face turned even colder: "But I don't like you!"

"Hao Manru, I've told you many times already—if you still have any shred of morality and self‑respect, please stop harassing me, and stop harassing Doctor Su."

"Your behavior has already caused us great trouble; if you persist in your obstinacy, I'll have no choice but to report this to the organization for them to handle."

Upon hearing Song Jingyu's words, Hao Manru could no longer hold back her tears; anger and shame drove her to run away crying.

Watching Hao Manru's retreating back, Song Jingyu's expression didn't change, for he knew she would soon be back—she was like an indestructible cockroach, truly annoying.

To avoid Hao Manru's harassment, Song Jingyu had already requested a transfer here, to the most remote part of Huaxia Country.

But Song Jingyu never expected Hao Manru to track him down here as well.

In Song Jingyu's mind, Hao Manru was already psychologically twisted, obsessive to the point of madness.

Any self‑respecting girl would think twice before bothering Song Jingyu after today's conduct, but Hao Manru clearly falls outside that category.

After dealing with Hao Manru, Song Jingyu gave Su Ruo's office a deep glance, then strode away.

After all, he still had many things to attend to and couldn't linger long; he could only look for another chance to apologize to Su Ruo.

Although Su Ruo still had few patients that day, many furtive glances were aimed at her; after the commotion caused by Hao Manru, she had become something of a celebrity in the staff quarters.

Everyone wanted to see what special quality Su Ruo possessed that could make Song Jingyu give up even the daughter of a high‑ranking official and choose her instead.

Su Ruo chose to ignore those fleeting glances; having been reborn, she no longer let others' attitudes affect her mood.

Su Ruo continued her routine work, ate, then clocked out; but when she returned to the dormitory and saw the mess everywhere, her face instantly darkened.

In the room, all of Su Ruo's bedding had been thrown onto the floor, stained with several dirty footprints and soaked through by an unknown yellow liquid.

Moreover, all of her belongings were flung to the ground—some broken, some ruined.

Hao Manru stood to the side, her face gleaming with triumph as she stared at Su Ruo, her eyes full of blatant provocation.

Initially, upon hearing Song Jingyu's words, Hao Manru was indeed furious, but after smashing all of Su Ruo's belongings, her mood lifted at once—this being a military unit, she didn't believe Su Ruo would dare to retaliate against her.

If Su Ruo dared to lay a finger on her, Hao Manru had ways to immediately expel her.

In Hao Manru's view, it would be worth it to beat Su Ruo up and drive her away, so that Su Ruo could no longer pester Song Jingyu.

But reality turned out to be the exact opposite of what Hao Manru imagined; Su Ruo merely looked at her calmly and snapped, "Idiot!"

Then she shut the door and said to the passing soldier on patrol, "Someone deliberately damaged my belongings; I suspect a thief got into my room—please call Security for me."

The soldier's expression turned grave at Su Ruo's words; this is a military unit, and theft inside is no trivial matter.

Hao Manru never expected Su Ruo to be so ruthless—without saying a word, she went straight to Security.

Hao Manru knew that if this blew up, it would do her no good, so she hurriedly said, "No way!"