Chapter 2: Chapter 2: The day of the wedding, she returned home in the early morning_1
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It was 10:00 PM when the surgery was finished.
Jiang Yuzhu took off her scrubs, feeling exhausted. She had just completed a six-hour surgery, and it would likely be past midnight when she got home.
Luckily, she had left out enough cat food before leaving. Otherwise, her cat would have spent the whole day on an empty stomach.
Her phone rang at this moment. It was a strange number and probably some sort of nuisance call, so she hung up without a second thought.
Life is tough, and all she could think of at this time was order takeout. Her mind couldn't focus on anything else.
"Doctor Jiang, let me drive you home tonight."
A male voice echoed from behind. Jiang Yuzhu turned around and saw a young doctor's face.
It took her a while to remember him. It seemed he was visiting from a major university hospital for an exchange program.
"Um...no need. You are probably not familiar with this area. I have my own car, so don't worry about me."
All the young doctor could do was wish her luck for the journey home, "Please take care on your way home, Doctor Jiang. Good night."
Jiang Yuzhu just nodded and glanced at the nametag on his white robe.
Zhou Zerong, she vaguely remembered hearing that name before.
According to their head of department, Zerong, though young, was a highly skilled doctor who had furthered his studies abroad for a few years.
She had always respected talented people, so she courteously thanked him, "Thank you, Dr Zhou. Good night."
Meanwhile, at another location...
Pei Jingchuan had his gaze fixated on the screen of his phone where the call had been cut off. He pressed his lips together.
It was outrageous. They had only picked up their marriage certificate today, and now his bride intended to stay away all night.
He scanned the modest two-room home. A fluffy ball of fur was busily rubbing against him, causing Pei Jingchuan's brows to furrow even deeper.
He put his coat on the couch, squatted down, and stroked the fluffy creature on the floor.
After a moment of consideration, he dialled the number again.
This time, the call was answered. He was about to start speaking, but then, a woman's icy voice interrupted him.
"The number you have dialed is being used..."
This woman...
Just as he turned to leave, the fluffy creature wrapped itself around his leg. His trousers instantly pick up a few white furs.
He looked down at the cat, who was gazing back at him pitifully.
Pei Jingchuan returned to the living room, fetched some cat food from the shelf, poured a spoonful into the cat's bowl, and watched as the little creature happily began to eat. For a moment, he forgot about his plan to leave.
When she drove into her building complex and saw a light shining from her apartment, Jiang Yuzhu was reminded of what occurred earlier that morning... She had gotten her marriage license with a stranger.
What was his name? Mr. Pei, right? She slapped her forehead, wondering if the two calls she had ignored were from her new husband.
The day's surgery had been extremely draining, and her mental capacity was shot.
Bringing a man, especially a stranger, into her home felt very uncomfortable.
She parked her car, took the elevator to the seventh floor, and pulled out her keys. Seeing a pair of men's shoes by the door, she guessed her blind date must already have arrived.
How should she approach him?
Should she blurt it out and tell him she wanted a marriage in name only, so he could be free after three to five years?
Or should she explain why she got married and convey her lack of faith in the institution?
Before she could prepare her approach, someone pushed open the door from inside.
She quickly looked up in surprise, meeting the gaze of the man with an impassive face standing next to a furry creature.
"Oh... you..."
Before she could finish her sentence, the man turned his back on her.
His icy voice rang out, "Any later and your cat would be eating garbage."
Returning home in the early hours of the morning on her wedding day was indeed not a good look.
Jiang Yuzhu gave an awkward smile and forced herself to speak, "I had a very long surgery today. It ran a bit late. I'm sorry."
He knew Jiang Yuzhu was a doctor. She had saved his grandmother during a sudden heart attack.
His grandmother saw her through rose-tinted glasses, but that didn't necessarily mean all doctors must be good people.
A person's character can't really be judged by their profession.
"I forgot to mention, that ... you've said earlier we wouldn't communicate much for the time being."
Jiang Yuzhu admitted nervously, "There's only one spare room in my house, and the other one needs to be cleared out tomorrow."
She pointed at the couch, her voice squeaky with awkwardness.
"Mr. Pei, you will have to make do with the couch tonight."
As soon as her words fell into the quiet room, Pei Jingchuan's forbidding aura was felt even from several meters away.
Jiang Yuzhu's anxiety grew.
Despite it being her home, she felt inferior when standing next to this man.
The fact that he was able to afford such an expensive care home for his grandmother meant he must be from a well-off family. Hence, sofa surfing must be beneath him.
Jiang Yuzhu spoke again, "If you don't mind, you can share the bed with me. I won't mind."
Pei Jingchuan: "..."
Was she usually this casual with all men?
He glanced at the slightly flushed Jiang Yuzhu whose eyes were filled with exhaustion and said calmly.
"I'll sleep on the couch. You should rest now."
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