"I can't stand working here anymore. I'm quitting right now!" Huang Guang was furious, fully committed to his stance. "Great! If you really don't want to stay, then I won't insist—let's go through the resignation process right away!" Huang's directness had unexpectedly angered Manager Xie Ningbing, who had never lost her composure before, but today was different. "Alright! Let's get it done—fast!" Huang seemed to have taken a strange medication today, speaking without regard for consequences. "All right! I'll just give a quick notice to Human Resources and you wait here—your resignation process will be ready soon!" Xie then picked up her phone and dialed the office extension, connecting to the Human Resources department. "Hello, hello," she said after a few exchanges, then turned back to Huang, "Come by tomorrow! HR is very busy today—everyone has gone out on assignments." "Fine! I'll come tomorrow!" Huang could only agree. Binhai City, Hao Shisu Auto Sales Company. At 8 a.m., Gao Liang rushed into Xie Ningbing's office, only to be stunned—she wasn't there. He went to the Human Resources department and found the head of the section. "Why isn't Xie Manager here today?" he asked. "Do you have the nerve to ask that? If it weren't for your matter, Xie Manager would have been..." The head of the section looked visibly displeased, clearly not fond of Gao Liang's question. "What's wrong with Xie Manager?" Gao Liang wanted to know. "Isn't it you who're planning to resign?" the head of the section didn't immediately answer, but instead asked Gao Liang whether he had come today to resign. "But I actually don't want to resign now!" Gao Liang said seriously. "Really?" The head of the section seemed genuinely surprised by Gao Liang's response. "Yes, I was so impulsive that day. By the time I realized what I was doing, it was already too late!" Gao Liang looked a bit regretful, his head bowed, his voice soft. "Oh? Really? We ourselves can't quite understand—how did you To be honest, our company truly cannot do without talented people like you. The human resources manager has seen many such individuals, and certainly, someone as capable as Gao Liang should be given every effort to retain. "Where is Manager Xie? Manager, please tell me quickly! I need to find her..." Gao Liang was most concerned about Xie Ningbing right now. The tone of the HR manager's voice just now suggested that something unexpected had happened to Xie. "Manager Xie specifically requested that this matter be kept confidential," the HR manager replied, her tone slightly unusual. She was holding a document, as if something were unfolding—Gao Liang noticed, even though the document was rolled up. The label on it, he could faintly make out, seemed to read ×× Hospital. Was Xie Ningbing hospitalized? That was his immediate intuition. "Then I'll go find her," Gao Liang said, and with that, he rushed out of the HR office. Where are you, Xie Ningbing? Gaoliang stood at the busy overpass, feeling overwhelmed. With the city of Binhai so vast, filled with skyscrapers and office towers—a coastal open city that has undergone continuous planning and development, its urban area has expanded significantly—there were now countless people, totaling 13 million. Where was Xie Ningbing? How could he find her? Even if she were ill, where exactly was she hospitalized? He didn’t know which hospital. Because there were simply too many hospitals and clinics in Binhai—state-owned, joint ventures, private institutions—numbering over a hundred, not to mention the smaller clinics and medical rooms scattered throughout the city. If he didn’t quickly narrow down his search, even after a week of efforts, he wouldn’t be able to find her. Gaoliang was very aware of this. Which hospital was it? Suddenly, he remembered: on the day he became a permanent employee, the company had enrolled him in a medical insurance plan, and the designated healthcare institution was the First People’s Hospital of Binhai City. He had also asked several of his colleagues, and they all confirmed it was the same hospital. Although he himself has never been ill and has never visited the hospital, Zhang Yingjun from the Technology Department said he once did get sick and went there—service quality and staff attitude were excellent. The company also额外 reimbursed him an extra medical expense. It seems that GoodSpeed Automotive Sales is implementing human-centered management and genuinely cares about employees' daily lives. Since this is the company-designated medical institution, Xie Ningbing is most likely to visit this hospital. I must check it out. Soon, Gao Liang arrived at this large hospital and went straight to the inpatient department, "Could you please check if there's a patient named Xie Ningbing transferred here? I'd appreciate it!" Gao Liang politely asked the medical staff at the outpatient pharmacy counter. "Please wait a moment!" The medical officer focused on her computer, quickly typing in Xie Ningbing's name and searching. "I'm sorry, but there's no record of this patient at all in the inpatient department." "After a careful search, the nurse finally concluded: 'No record of such a patient.' 'Oh! Thank you!' Hengliang expressed his slight disappointment, politely acknowledging the information. 'You're welcome! Next!' The nurse then called out to the line of patients waiting to pick up prescriptions, quickly moving on to the next task. Yet Hengliang remained undaunted. He kept rushing up to the patient rooms in the inpatient ward, one by one, only to find no trace of Xie Ningbing. Where are you, Xie Ningbing? Hengliang asked the sky with a smile. With no other option, he began to search room by room, like a headless fly, stumbling aimlessly, hoping for a chance. How great was the chance of such a fortunate encounter? Hengliang himself didn't know. Tired, weary, and increasingly drained, Hengliang's steps grew heavier and more sluggish. By the time he had visited the 99th hospital, he simply could no longer make it inside—he felt dizzy and blurred, and then collapsed. The hospital staff noticed and prioritized saving lives—after all, the hospital's primary duty is to save lives and heal the sick, especially since the incident occurred right at the hospital entrance. Gao Liang felt dazed. He vaguely sensed himself being pushed by a platform vehicle to a place and then laid gently on a soft bed, with a bowl of liquid poured into his mouth—seemingly red sugar water. He was very thirsty and drank it deeply before slowly regaining consciousness. That day, the hospital was unusually busy. Usually, male and female patients are managed separately in the inpatient units, but due to a shortage of beds, Gao Liang was temporarily transferred to a ward designated for female patients. The doctors had already determined that Gao Liang was not seriously injured and would be able to leave once he woke up. "Could you please call out Xie Ningbing?" a young female nurse asked. "I am!" a weak, delicate voice reached Gao Liang's ears. "Time for a dressing change? Are you feeling better now?" the young nurse said, looking kindly at the female patient on the bed. "Yes, much better!" The female patient nodded in agreement. "However, you'll need to rest a few more days before you can be discharged!" the nurse said, looking at the patient with urgency—clearly, the patient seemed eager to leave right away. "But I'm busy with work; I have to return tomorrow." The patient never forgot her professional responsibilities. "How can that be? The doctor specifically instructed me to have you rest longer. If we don't consolidate your treatment, and you experience a relapse, the consequences could be serious—our hospital simply wouldn't be able to bear that!" The nurse explained, a common scenario she had encountered many times: once a patient recovered, if they didn't continue treatment and stay in the hospital, the likelihood of relapse increased significantly. Xie Ningbing—Xie Ningbing, what a coincidence! At last, the heavens rewarded his perseverance. He had finally found her. As he thought this, Gao Liang became emotionally excited—so thrilled that he forgot he was lying on the bed and suddenly sat up, only to roll off and land heavily on the hospital bed. He cried out in pain. The sound startled everyone in the female ward, including Xie Ningbing and the young nurse. "Gao Liang, what are you doing here?" Xie Ningbing lay on her bed, her eyes wide, gazing at Gao Liang, who lay on the floor just five meters away, clearly in pain. "Ningbing, I've been searching for you so desperately! Why didn't anyone tell me you were here?" Gao Liang expressed his confusion, as today's search had been particularly taxing. "Xiao Long, you're resigning, aren't you? Do you think I'm happy about it?" Xie Ningbing's voice was full of sorrow. "Ningbing, I've misunderstood you. I'm truly sorry!" Gao Liang also knew that Xie Ningbing’s illness and hospitalization must be connected to himself. Indeed! Yesterday’s behavior had been incredibly impulsive, truly hurting Xie Ningbing’s heart. Recently, Xie Ningbing’s health had been somewhat fragile due to work-related stress—how could she possibly endure another emotionally taxing event? She’d surely fall ill! So, Gao Liang went through the whole process of visiting her today, expressing deep regret, which deeply moved Xie Ningbing. “Why are you so foolish? You’ve gone from hospital to hospital. Do you realize how large Binhai is? How could you possibly find them all?” “I know, but I won’t give up. Even if I’ve visited every hospital and clinic in Binhai, I’d still be willing.” Gao Liang’s unwavering determination only deepened Xie Ningbing’s admiration. “Why are you doing this?” Xie Ningbing looked at Gao Liang with her bright eyes. “Because I have you in my heart—just as you have me in yours.” Gao Liang said sincerely. “Are we just friends?” "Xie Ningbing remembered that she and Gao Liang were work colleagues. "Yes! We're friends!" Gao Liang spoke with great responsibility. "Xiao Long, are you still planning to resign today?" Xie Ningbing recalled that Gao Liang had come to her today to discuss resignation. "Ningbing, how could I, Gao Liang, abandon a friend? If you're asking me to leave now, I simply can't bear to go!" Gao Liang's words were witty, and Xie Ningbing felt genuinely delighted. "Really, don't deceive me—deceive me and I'll be just a little dog!" At that moment, Xie Ningbing truly smiled happily, her expression endearing and charming—something Gao Liang had never seen before. "Who dares deceive our Shē Dà Jīng Lǐ manager? If I ever dare deceive you again, I'll—well, I'll..." Gao Liang pledged his loyalty with great sincerity. "Hush! Don't make any vows! Didn't I tell you I don't like it when you do?" Xie Ningbing raised her right index finger and gently pressed it against her cherry-red lips, speaking softly "What should Mr. Xie ask me to do in the future, I will do." High Light truly knows how to play his part—after all, he can no longer afford to make Ms. Xie Ningbing, this lovely manager, feel sad; all he needs is to please her. "Really so obedient?" Ms. Xie Ningbing's eyes suddenly sparkled. "Yes!" High Light was now truly behaving well. "Very good! Now, I'd like you to..." Ms. Xie Ningbing glanced at him, pouting slightly, saying, "I've been talking to you for so long—I'm a bit thirsty now." "Oh? Then I'll do that!" Seeing Ms. Xie Ningbing's charming appearance, High Light was delighted and instantly stood up, completely forgetting his earlier discomfort. He quickly went to the water dispenser, returned with a cup of water, held it in both hands, and bowed formally, saying, "Madam, here's your tea—please enjoy!" "Go on, go on! Who do you think I am, your madam?" Ms. Xie Ningbing had never heard High Light call her "madam" before—her face turned bright red. "If you're not the lady, I'll call you elder sister!" High Light had suddenly decided to address Xie Ningbing as his elder sister. "Who gave you the right to call me that?" Xie Ningbing was truly taken aback. "Then I'll call you my younger sister!" High Light, now completely unbothered, was willing to go with whatever made Xie Ningbing happy—as long as she liked it. "Hmph! You're younger than I am, so how can you call me your younger sister?" Xie Ningbing shook her head with the same vigor as a windmill. "Then I'll stick with calling you elder sister!" High Light insisted, knowing she was three years older than him, a fact he learned from the company's employee profiles. "I don't like that!" Xie Ningbing was genuinely displeased. "Then I'll call you Miss!" High Light suddenly had a thought—he was reading a web novel lately, one titled something like 'In Love with a Celebrity Miss,' and now he realized calling her 'Miss' was perfect. "That's better!" Xie Ningbing truly appreciated the new term. "You are the most noble and precious lady in the world. I've long admired you, searching for you everywhere, only to find you unexpectedly at the dimly lit corner where the lights shine faintly!" Gao Liang, watching Xie Ningbing's sweet expression, became deeply moved himself. "Shy! How could you say such things to me?" Listening to Gao Liang's tender words, Xie Ningbing was enchanted, yet remained composed and reserved. "Isn't that true? Today I've been searching for you so desperately I'm nearly frantic. If I can't find you, then I'll have lost my best friend—what would be the point of living?" Gao Liang shared his most heartfelt thoughts. "Do you really mean that?" Xie Ningbing's long hair cascaded down to her chest, partially covering one side of her face, her eyes fixed on Gao Liang. "Yes. All I want is to see you every day—your beauty, your smile. Do you know? Even when you're angry, you're quite lovely!" Gao Liang cast a bright, charming glance toward Xie Ningbing, clearly impressed. Indeed, how could anyone not admire a lady of such grace and beauty? "Will that make me angry every day?" Xie Ningbing pouted, looking especially endearing. "Of course not! If I were to be angry every day, how could I possibly be happy? I admire you..." Gao Liang paused, hesitating. "Say it!" Xie Ningbing wanted to know exactly what Gao Liang admired in her. "I admire the way you command respect without raising your voice—just a furrowed brow or a glance, and you can win over everyone!" Gao Liang was truly impressed by Xie Ningbing's presence. "But I haven't managed to win you over yet!" Xie Ningbing looked at Gao Liang, somewhat helpless, as this friend sometimes proved difficult to handle. "I'm now fully convinced!" Gao Liang's response today came as a surprise to Xie Ningbing. "Good grief! Just because you've been so obedient, I'll give you a chance. If you ever fail to listen to me again and make me angry, I'll never let you off the hook!" Sheng Bing's youthful temper came through, and it was precisely this that high-lighted high-light's fondness. "If I, Gao Liang, ever offend your ladyship, then..." At this moment, Gao Liang was only focused on making Sheng Bing happy, and thus prepared to make another vow. "Another vow? I don't like it!" Sheng Bing found Gao Liang's habit of making vows quite tiresome. She knew that vows themselves weren't particularly beneficial—when one truly meant to commit, one should simply go ahead and act, rather than merely speak them. "Well, actually, I wanted to say that there's a gentle, thoughtful, and charming ladyship like you, and I, Gao Liang, will surely cherish her!" Gao Liang was a master at deflecting and delivering polished compliments. "You're so smooth and eloquent—I simply can't keep up with you!" Seeing Gao Liang's dexterity in conversation, Sheng Bing knew she would never outpace "Guangliang noticed the clock on the wall had struck five in the afternoon—dinner time." "Oh, really!" With Guangliang's reminder, Xie Ningbing finally felt a bit hungry. "Just wait—I'll come up right away!" After saying this, Guangliang left the room, clearly heading downstairs to buy dinner. A moment later, Guangliang brought up two beautifully prepared meals, fragrant and delicious. "Miss, open your mouth—I'll feed you!" Guangliang greeted Xie Ningbing, who was lying on the hospital bed, and added a backrest pad to the back of her chair so she could sit up comfortably to eat. "Go ahead and feed yourself, you overeager one!" Xie Ningbing didn't appreciate Guangliang's attentiveness, as no one was ever fed like this. "Ah! Xiaolong, my hands can't move at all—now I understand why the nurse said I'd need several days of rest before I could be discharged. It really seems true." As soon as Xie Ningbing tried to use her hands, she felt intense pain and called out. "I tried to feed you just now, but you wouldn't let me—I see now how "Highlight scolded. "Hmph, that's all I can say—thank you for being so lucky! But once you're better, I'll make sure you regret it!" Sheng Bing, helpless with her aching hands, couldn't help but feel hungry herself. With her own hands unable to move, she could only rely on this situation. "Now you listen to me. Once you're well again, I'll have my say." Highlight truly gave Sheng Bing a chance to save face, after all, women always value dignity. "Ugh, I give up—I admit you're impressive!" Sheng Bing smiled gently. "Come on! Try this—scallion egg, it's delicious!" Highlight warmly invited her, holding a fragrant scallion egg in his chopsticks and gently placing it at Sheng Bing's lips. "Huh? How did you know I liked this?" Sheng Bing stared at the scallion egg, clearly surprised. "A secret—something I won't reveal!" Highlight smiled mysteriously. Sheng Bing didn't press further, blushing slightly, opened her mouth, and took a small bite. "Is it good?" "Highlight asked. "Um, the taste is really great! Just like the one I used to love!" Xie Ningbing nodded, savoring the flavor of the scallion egg. "Here's another one—I saved this one especially for you!" Highlight truly thought ahead and had even bought an extra one to set aside. "Thank you so much! I'm so sorry—I ended up eating your one too!"