Chapter 385: Laxatives

Following the address given by Tian Dan, He Yuzhu found the staff dormitory area of Beijing First Hospital.

They were several two-story red-brick buildings, and he paced back and forth at the entrance of Building No. 3.

This was a women's dormitory; it was difficult for a grown man to enter, let alone monitor her.

Just as he was hesitating, a girl wearing a wool coat, with a round face and braided hair, walked out of the building. Seeing him looking around, she stopped and asked, "Comrade, who are you looking for?"

He Yuzhu simply put on a brazen look and grinned: "I saw a particularly beautiful female doctor in the obstetrics department. I asked around, and they said she was in this building. I, I want to get to know her."

The girl rolled her eyes at him, gave a light huff, and turned to walk away.

He Yuzhu asked with a smile: "Comrade, could you do me a favor and introduce me to Comrade Lin Wanning?"

"I'm no matchmaker, and let me tell you, give up that idea! There are plenty of people like you looking for her," the round-faced girl said.

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu immediately became alert—could those so-called suitors just be a cover, and in reality, were they there for a rendezvous?

"Then can I get to know you? I haven't eaten yet; I'll treat you to a meal, and you can tell me about Comrade Lin Wanning while we're at it," He Yuzhu said.

"No need! A weasel paying respects to a chicken—you're up to no good!" The girl said this and left.

He Yuzhu was helpless and had to leave the area for now.

In the collective dormitory, Lin Wanning quietly swallowed a few laxatives and then lay back down on the bed.

Before long, the door was pushed open, and the girl with the thick braids walked in.

"Wanning, I've chased away another suitor for you," Huang Ying said.

Lin Wanning turned on her side and asked with a feigned lecherous tone: "What does he look like?"

"Ordinary, a bit old-fashioned, but his build is quite sturdy," Huang Ying answered casually.

As she was speaking, Lin Wanning suddenly clutched her stomach and curled up, groaning in a low voice: "Huang Ying... could you help me ask the director for leave? My stomach has been hurting, and it's suddenly gotten worse. I really can't go to the night shift tonight..."

Huang Ying frowned: "You really have a lot of issues; you get sick every week or two!"

"I'm from the south, and I'm not used to the local environment. Please, when I'm better, I'll treat you to roast duck!" Lin Wanning's voice was filled with earnestness.

"Sigh, I really owe you," Huang Ying shook her head, turned, and walked quickly out of the dormitory.

As soon as she reached the gate, she saw that He Yuzhu hadn't left and was still loitering by the entrance. She immediately said crossly: "What is wrong with you? You're like a stray dog. Get going now, or I'm calling security!"

He Yuzhu raised his eyelids and glared at her: "This gate is public property, not your family's! It's none of your business where I stand."

"Hey!" Huang Ying glared at him: "You said you wanted to treat me to a meal just a moment ago! Now you can't speak like a decent person?"

"You wouldn't help me, so why should I speak nicely to you?" He Yuzhu retorted unhurriedly.

"If I really help you, will you really treat me to a meal?" Huang Ying blinked and asked, half-believing.

"A meal is nothing; I have plenty of money," He Yuzhu answered casually.

Huang Ying's eyes darted, and she suddenly said: "Then I want to eat Boiled Fish at He Ji Restaurant! Can you afford to treat me to that?"

He Yuzhu nodded readily: "As long as you can help, I'll treat you for a month."

"Really? I eat a lot!" Huang Ying's eyes lit up.

He Yuzhu unhurriedly pulled a stack of banknotes from his pocket and patted them in his palm: "Look closely. I'm not short on money!"

Huang Ying stared at that thick stack of money and couldn't help but widen her eyes: "You... you are too rich!"

He Yuzhu put the money back in his pocket and smiled at her.

Huang Ying immediately put on a smiling face, and her tone became polite: "I'll go ask for leave for Lin Wanning right now—she said she has an upset stomach—and then I'll go eat with you, alright?"

"Of course, that's fine," He Yuzhu gestured with his chin toward the gate: "I'll wait for you right here."

When He Yuzhu heard that Lin Wanning had an upset stomach, he was immediately delighted; his hypothesis seemed to be turning into reality.

Not long after, Huang Ying came jogging back.

He Yuzhu said: "Let's go, let's go eat now."

"I have to tell Wanning first that the director approved the leave," Huang Ying said, preparing to run back to the dormitory.

"Wait," He Yuzhu called out to her: "You must not mention that I treated you to a meal just to ask about her."

"Do you think I'm stupid?" Huang Ying rolled her eyes at him.

"How could I dare? You medical students all have sharp minds," He Yuzhu said with a grin.

"Glad you understand," Huang Ying threw back, turned, and rushed back to the dormitory building as if running a hundred-meter dash. In a short while, she returned, panting.

"You actually have a Jeep; is your family a high-ranking Cadre family?"

"Just so-so!" He Yuzhu said.

Huang Ying's eyes widened further, and she said: "I have to say, with your conditions, you should be able to win over Lin Wanning."

"Exactly! So, being this matchmaker isn't a loss for you!" He Yuzhu said.

"I really don't know what you men see in her."

"She's good-looking, that's why!" He Yuzhu said.

He Yuzhu drove her to He Ji Restaurant.

Upon reaching the entrance, he stopped and said: "My father often comes here to eat. I need to go in first and see if he's here. If he is, we'll have to go somewhere else."

Huang Ying nodded.

He Yuzhu walked into the restaurant alone, saw Qin Huairu by the counter, and whispered: "I'm bringing someone in to eat in a moment. Tell everyone to act like they don't know me."

Qin Huairu nodded in understanding.

Only then did He Yuzhu lead Huang Ying into a small private room.

"Sister, I haven't asked your name yet."

"Huang Ying."

"Sister Ying, you order the dishes, order whatever you like," He Yuzhu pushed the menu over.

Huang Ying didn't stand on ceremony; she ordered the signature Boiled Fish and then quickly checked off seven or eight other dishes.

He Yuzhu remained calm on the surface, but thought to himself: This girl can really eat, and her manner of ordering is quite something—she's almost like a professional diner.

Once the dishes were all served, Huang Ying ate with gusto, wiped her mouth, and said straightforwardly, "You're quite generous. Alright, whatever you wanted to ask, you can ask now."

He Yuzhu took a sip of tea and asked as if casually, "What kind of people usually come looking for Lin Wanning?"

Huang Ying was just picking up a large piece of Boiled Fish, blew on it, put it in her mouth, and said vaguely, "Hey, you really shouldn't say that... among the people looking for her, there really are quite a few who aren't young."

"What? She's dating older men?" He Yuzhu asked in surprise.

"What are you thinking? These people could also be her patients. We're in the obstetrics and gynecology department; those who come looking for her are all people who can't have children! Who would look for her if they were young?"

"Does she have some kind of secret trick, like giving one acupuncture needle and being able to have a child?"

"Don't talk nonsense. Whether or not one can have children is determined by many factors, for example..."

"Stop, I still want to eat. Don't keep telling me these things, I can't even eat anymore!" He Yuzhu interrupted.

Huang Ying curled her lip, "You're just a rough man, and quite fussy too!"

"Let me ask you, does Lin Wanning have a lot of friends?"

Huang Ying nodded, "Isn't that so? Every month she takes a few days off to meet fellow villagers and friends; she has a wide circle of friends. Today, she swapped shifts with someone else, and as a result, she isn't even going to her night shift. Who told her to have such a good relationship with the director? As long as she asks, the director never refuses."

"It seems that being pretty makes things easier to get done wherever you go," He Yuzhu smiled.

"Isn't that the truth!" Huang Ying curled her lip, "Unlike me, last time a relative from my hometown came to see a doctor, it was hard to even get half a day off. Comparing people to people just makes you angry."

"How is Doctor Lin's medical skill?" He Yuzhu asked.

"Her level is quite good," Huang Ying said while eating, "Mainly because she understands both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine; many pregnant women come specifically to find her to nourish their bodies."

Just as Huang Ying put down her chopsticks, He Yuzhu took an identification document from his pocket and gently pushed it in front of her—it was the Police identification that Tian Dan had helped him procure.

"You're Police?" Huang Ying's eyes widened, and the spoon in her hand dropped into the bowl with a "clatter."

"Don't be nervous," He Yuzhu's tone was steady, "I just want to ask you for a favor. After you go back, pretend to be especially concerned about Lin Wanning, especially when she goes to the restroom; you must follow her. If she firmly refuses to let you follow, you come out immediately and tell me—can you do this?"

Huang Ying's face turned pale, and her voice even trembled: "I, I don't dare... If she's a secret agent, wouldn't she kill me!"

"She is not the type of secret agent who takes action!" He Yuzhu interrupted her, "As long as you handle this matter well, I keep my word—you can eat meals like this here for a whole month."

"Really?" Huang Ying's eyes lit up, and the fear from just a moment ago was instantly replaced by excitement, "I believe you!"

He Yuzhu watched her expression change in an instant and secretly shook his head—this girl's face changes faster than flipping a book.