C8 Become a Married Man

"Wow!" The room erupted with gasps of astonishment, and Zhang Zhen could almost hear the sound of numerous hearts shattering.

He gazed at Qingge, his eyes betraying a hint of surprise.

This woman had never before publicly acknowledged him as her husband!

"Xiao Mo, you can't be serious!" "You're married?" Skepticism rippled through the crowd.

"Does it seem unlikely?" Qingge countered.

"Or do you think I'm unmarriageable?" The doctors squirmed with discomfort.

"Nonsense, Xiao Mo, you're such an exceptional and beautiful woman. There must be countless people vying for your attention!" "Let's not pry into Dr. Mo's personal life," interjected an esteemed professor in his fifties or sixties, commanding respect among the doctors, as he addressed Qingge.

"Dr. Mo, please prepare a report on this case. It will serve as documentation for your promotion assessment." As one of the officials responsible for promotions, his endorsement virtually secured Qingge's advancement.

"Thank you, Professor Zhang." Qingge, far from being old-fashioned, promptly expressed her thanks. Zhang Zhen, sensing that matters were settling down, spoke up.

"It's getting late; we should head home for dinner. Mom and Dad are waiting anxiously..." Qingge gave him a thoughtful look and then nodded in agreement. She shed her white coat, changed into her clothes, and left the hospital.

But the conversations about Qingge were far from over for the evening.

In the crowd, a female doctor in her thirties stealthily slipped into the storeroom to make a call.

"Young Master Liu, I have an update on Dr. Mo, as you requested..." "Go on." The line was filled with the din of a nightclub.

"She's married!" "What!" Young Master Liu's voice surged, nearly bursting the doctor's eardrums.

"I witnessed it myself; she confirmed it. Young Master Liu, perhaps we should let this go. There are plenty of fish in the sea, right?" "Silence!" Young Master Liu snapped, falling into a prolonged silence before finally responding.

"Keep watching her. There's not a single woman that I, Liu Tianming, have set my sights on who has managed to elude me. What does it matter if she's married?" "I've never had the experience with a married woman before!"

In the Honda East Wind, Qingge, aware of Zhang Zhen's hand injury, naturally wouldn't let him drive.

He conscientiously chose not to sit in the passenger seat, opting instead for the back.

The car glided smoothly, and throughout the journey, neither uttered a word. The silence was as heavy as death, each lost in their own thoughts.

"Zhang Zhen." At last, Qingge shattered the quiet.

"Hmm?" She paused, seemingly searching for the right words.

"Just because I call you my husband doesn't mean I accept you." "I'm aware you're highly sought after at the hospital, and I suppose you're using me to fend off those nuisances, right?" "Our marriage is nothing but a charade, as we agreed from the start. Don't worry, I'm clear on that." Zhang Zhen's forthrightness caught Qingge off guard, and it took her a long time to silently acknowledge his understanding.

"It's good that you understand..." But did he truly?

Qingge felt uneasy once more.

Meanwhile, Zhang Zhen, seated in the back, was oblivious to Qingge's subtle concerns. His entire focus was on the metallic sphere.

"[Ding dong ~ Medical template: First Aid has been perfected. Verification complete. Now recording...]" Since completing the surgery, this electronic tone had been echoing in Zhang Zhen's mind. Unlike his culinary recordings, this one would take much longer.

"[First Aid Fusion Successful. Rating: B-plus. Reward: Scar Laser Pen, Medical Skill: Detoxification, Talent Points x1!]" A virtual talent tree, reminiscent of those found in video games, sprang up in his mind, emblazoned with two vibrant green words: Medical!

The upper levels of the Talent Tree were shrouded in fog, details obscured, while the foundational layer at the bottom displayed small plus signs, indicating opportunities for enhancement.

The basic talents were threefold.

Absolute Focus: For a brief period, cast aside all distractions and enter a state of absolute focus, significantly boosting the efficiency of learning and performing surgeries.

Enhanced Endurance: Boosts stamina and recovery speed.

Compassionate Demeanor: Increases the baseline favorability of everyone towards the patient and their family members, with the effect being doubled for the latter.

Zhang Zhen recognized the value of these three fundamental talents at a glance.

Absolute focus goes without saying. Treating patients is a battle against death itself, leaving no room for even the slightest lapse in attention. Focus is undoubtedly the most crucial attribute for a doctor.

Similarly precious is the talent for enhanced endurance. Hospitals operate around the clock, and during busy periods, doctors can find themselves working nonstop, day and night. In such a high-pressure environment, only those with exceptional stamina can endure.

Compassionate Demeanor is the most practical talent. The relationship between doctors and patients has always been a societal focal point. Reconciling these relationships has even become a core subject in medical schools. A talent that improves favorability can give doctors a significant advantage from the first meeting.

Indeed, these talents seem custom-made for medical professionals!

While Zhang Zhen was still deciding which talent to choose, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a talent on the third tier, and he was captivated, unable to look away.

His breathing quickened, and beneath his calm facade, his heart was pounding with excitement!

Mild Self-Healing: A healer can also heal themselves. Once every week, they can perform a self-healing technique that completely cures minor to moderate injuries.

My hand can be saved!

However, to unlock this third-tier talent, he must first unlock the previous two tiers. Having only earned one talent point from a B+ rating in First Aid, he realized there was still a long road ahead to accumulate enough talent points.

Containing his excitement, Zhang Zhen settled down and began to analyze the pellet.

Sure enough, he needed to possess the skills or information himself to meet the upload criteria.

His culinary and medical skills were already honed to perfection, the result of dedicated practice, unlike the initial information he had found online, which he hadn't even fully reviewed...

It made sense, after all. The Supreme Shrine had chosen him as the collector, treating Zhang Zhen as a conduit. Things that Zhang Zhen didn't understand couldn't be uploaded.

He glanced at the Talent Tree and pondered his next move.

In his current state, Zhang Zhen had no intention of working as a doctor in a hospital. He had managed to scrape by this time with his Broken Wing Knife Technique, but if another issue arose, he would be powerless.

With his inability to hold a scalpel steady, focus would be futile.

As for Enhanced Endurance, it was of little benefit to Zhang Zhen. He spent his days at home, jobless, with ample time to sleep and no need to push his body to the limit by staying up late.

At the moment, it seemed that Zhang Zhen's benevolent appearance was working in his favor.

Who doesn't appreciate a bit of closeness, after all?

Looking more approachable might just spare him some of his father-in-law's criticism...

Unlocked: Benevolence!

A speck of light touched down on the emblem, and Zhang Zhen felt a peculiar tightening sensation, as if his entire being was undergoing an inexplicable transformation...

The sensation of leveling up was quite mischievous!