Chapter 1519: Something's Wrong

“No, no, no, it’s me who wants to change. It wouldn’t be good for you to find someone, better avoid owing favors. I don’t mean anything by it, just too curious. Someone like you who’s practically living in the hospital every day of the year actually has personal matters to attend to. The young girls in your department urged me to ask if you’re dating anyone, they’re quite gossipy.”

Doctor Zhou brought up a group of young girls, though his tone didn’t really sound gossipy to anyone listening.

Xu Shu looked down and chuckled softly, “Not dating.”

“Oh, not dating,” Doctor Zhou’s tone was genuinely disappointed this time, “I thought you finally got a clue. What kind of Heavenly Immortal must it be to catch your eye? Old Hu and I have introduced you to so many, but none caught your interest. You really are picky.”

Xu Shu listened without interrupting. The doctors and nurses in the hospital have always been curious about his private life, and the more he keeps it under wraps, the more mysterious and gossip-worthy it becomes. He understands this and has been used to it for years, able to withstand elder teasing with an unchanged expression.

Once Doctor Zhou finished speaking, Xu Shu finally spoke up, “Busy. There’s really no time for it. Are you still switching shifts? I can help you ask around.”

In front of Doctor Zhou, there was a group of young nurses all staring at the phone in his hand. If Xu Shu weren’t so clever, Doctor Zhou would have put it on speakerphone. Every sentence was steering towards Xu Shu’s private life, but that kid managed to steer it back. Couldn’t get a single useful word from him.

“No need to ask, whether I take the shift or not is fine. It’s this late already, I can hold on for another two hours and get off work. I’ll just buy some toys to amuse my grandson later.”

Xu Shu said, “Then you be busy.”

“Busy, you be busy too. I’m hanging up now.”

“Okay.”

Xu Shu waited for Doctor Zhou to hang up first, then he still reached out to other doctors, using his next break to switch shifts with someone else.

He had good relationships, always agreeing to switch whenever anyone asked him. So when he asked the first person, they didn’t even question the reason and agreed straightforwardly.

Not long after, Doctor Zhou called back to thank him. Though also feeling sorry, he scolded him a bit, reminding him not to be too straightforward.

Xu Shu wasn’t bothered by any of it.

After hanging up, he noticed another missed call. Just as he was planning to call back, the call came in first.

“Big brother.”

It was the second son of the Xu Family, Xu Qingbo, the only biological son of Mrs. Xu.

Xu Tingting was terrified of him.

“Last night, my phone ran out of battery and I forgot to charge it. I’ve been busy all morning and just now saw your message. What’s happening with Tingting again?”

“A yogurt brand wants her to shoot an advertisement. I’ve always felt it’s unreliable. You have connections, it’s easier for you to check, so I’m asking you.”

“I know that brand. Alright, I’ll check it out and get back to you.”

Xu Shu responded, “Okay.”

Xu Qingbo acted quickly, calling back in a few minutes, a touch of anger in his tone, “The company that contacted her has issues. I’m heading over right now. Big brother, send me the address. Hello… big brother?”

Xu Qingbo called a few more times, suddenly hearing the sound of a door closing.

The car door wasn’t shut, and the phone was left on the seat.

Inside the photo studio, the Director found a good angle and had the lighting technician stand behind Xu Tingting to illuminate her from the rear side.

He peered through the lens, gesturing with his hand for Xu Tingting to move to the spot he indicated.

“Tingting, stand slightly sideways, lift your front leg and place it on the stone, lower your shoulders a bit, and arch your back slightly.”

Initially, Xu Tingting followed the instructions, but she started feeling something was off with the next few moves.