A cold, obsessive-compulsive, celibate doctor

In the dawn, as the dew sparkled, a meter of sunlight pierced through the curtains, illuminating the delicate face of the girl in bed. The sunlight was somewhat dazzling, and Lin An opened her bewildered eyes, looking around the spacious room. It took her a while to remember that this was the house where she had been staying for half a year. Lin An was a small nurse at the urban comprehensive hospital. Although not particularly smart, she worked diligently every day, and her work was passable. Half a year ago, one day, the elderly neighbor, Grandma Song, who had lived in the area for more than ten years, suddenly sent someone to find her, asking if she had a boyfriend for marriage. Lin An was a little surprised by Grandma Song's question but answered truthfully. "I don't have a boyfriend yet, Grandma." Because Lin An used to play at the neighbor's house when she was a child, she got along well with the elderly Grandma Song. Even when Grandma Song moved to the urban area, she would occasionally call Lin An. When Grandma Song heard this, she smiled, and the wrinkles on her face deepened, "Good child, Grandma is introducing marriage to you this time. My good grandson hasn't found a partner yet." So Lin An met Song Chengran. Song Chengran was a surgeon at the city's largest comprehensive hospital. He was a talented graduate from a prestigious school, capable and astute, with dozens of honors to his name. A few years ago, after returning from studying abroad, Song Chengran was persuaded by the city's comprehensive hospital to stay and was offered a high salary. Although he was young, only 28 years old, he was already the head of the hospital's cardiothoracic surgery department, with qualifications not inferior to those of a group of senior doctors in their forties and fifties. Handsome and calm, he was deeply loved by the hospital's female fans. For Lin An, who was inexperienced, she immediately fell in love with this handsome and capable man. After Grandma Song's enthusiastic matchmaking, they got married in less than a month. Later, Lin An learned that Grandma Song was old and her health was deteriorating. Grandma Song had one unfulfilled wish, which was to witness Song Chengran's marriage before her death. Out of filial piety, Song Chengran obediently went along with Grandma Song's matchmaking. But... Lin An sighed softly. She never expected that on the day of their wedding, she got so drunk with excitement that she blacked out, missing the most important night of their marriage! Afterward, she often indirectly mentioned this to Song Chengran, but he always maintained a poker face, showing no reaction, and even went to sleep in the study. He said he didn't want to disturb her rest. So, until now, Lin An was still a fresh 'virgin'! Regretfully patting her own head, Lin An finished washing up and went downstairs to see two sandwiches, fried eggs, and steaming milk on the table. It was breakfast prepared by Song Chengran. His life was extremely regular, without a hint of entertainment. He went to bed at exactly ten o'clock every night, got up at six o'clock in the morning without fail, made breakfast for two, and then went jogging on the treadmill in the study. When it was time, he went to work at the hospital, and when he returned, he stayed in the study to read and research, leading a very dull life. Oh, I forgot to mention that Song Chengran had a severe germophobia and disliked contact with others, preferring to wear gloves all the time. The house was spotless, thanks entirely to Song Chengran. Lin An suddenly felt that it was a miracle for Song Chengran to accept her lazy presence in his life. Although Song Chengran and Lin An didn't spend much time together at home, even when they did, Song Chengran could pass by her without a word. Even after numerous tribulations, Lin An still succumbed to Song Chengran's charm and superb medical skills, admiring him greatly! ... The hospital's pungent smell of disinfectant accompanied a chilly breeze, and Lin An, feeling goosebumps on her arms, got up to close the window. "Lin An, it's time to inspect the wards." Nurse Liu, who happened to pass by, reminded her. "After checking the wards, remember to report the patients' conditions to Dr. Song." Lin An immediately responded, "Okay, I was just about to go." Lin An went to inspect the wards as usual. The patients were recovering well after surgery, and just a few reminders about precautions were enough. Perhaps because she was Song Chengran's wife, Song Chengran specifically assigned her as the only nurse responsible for all affairs in his office. At first, Lin An thought Song Chengran wanted to have an office romance with her, but later she realized that Song Chengran felt that strange accidents always seemed to happen when other nurses were responsible for his office affairs. For example, there would inexplicably be more flowers and plants on the desk, or a nurse would wear perfume again, or another nurse would deliberately fall to the ground, revealing long legs to seduce Song Chengran. To avoid trouble, Song Chengran simply transferred Lin An to his jurisdiction, and everything became neat and tidy. At that time, a few gossipy nurses said that Lin An had seduced Song Chengran, but in the end, they found that Song Chengran treated Lin An just like he treated them, cold and indifferent. In fact, no one in the hospital knew their true relationship. Song Chengran disliked crowded and noisy scenes, so only Grandma Song, Lin An's parents, and some close relatives attended the wedding banquet. In their respective social circles, almost no one knew that they were married. Song Chengran didn't mention it to anyone in the hospital, and Lin An naturally didn't dare to bring it up. So, in the hospital, they maintained a superior-subordinate relationship. At this moment, Lin An had already reached Song Chengran's office, and the door was wide open. Lin An peeked in and saw a tall man standing by the window with his back turned. The man had a tall and slender figure, sharp eyebrows, a high nose bridge, thin but tightly pursed lips, and distinct and deep facial features, like a Greek sculpture. His dark eyes, dim and cold, stared out of the window. The collar of his white coat fluttered gently in the breeze, and his body exuded a cool and aloof aura that seemed hidden from the world. The sky was very blue, and white clouds drifted slowly in the air, softening the coldness of Song Chengran. For half a year, they hadn't had many opportunities to meet. Even at the hospital, their conversations were only about work. Every time Lin An didn't have a chance to interact with Song Chengran properly, he would continue working. This was such a good opportunity that she had to take a good look at Song Chengran. Lost in her thoughts for a moment, Lin An stood there quietly, just watching him. "Do you need something?" A rather cold voice came, and Lin An snapped out of her reverie, noticing that Song Chengran had returned to his seat, not looking at her, but starting to flip through the documents. His desk was as neat as he was, everything placed meticulously, without a speck of dust, giving an overwhelming sense of oppression. Song Chengran's hands were clean and slender, his fingers slowly flipping through the papers. Occasionally, his fair wrist would be exposed from the clean cuff of his white coat as he turned the pages, looking quite handsome. Lin An realized she was daydreaming again and hurriedly stepped forward to report the situation of the ward she had just inspected to Song Chengran. With his head lowered, Song Chengran listened quietly, responding with a simple "Hmm." Even that was a response. He picked up a pen and began writing something on the documents, the only sound in the office being the scratching of the pen on the paper. When he noticed that the person in front of his desk hadn't left yet, Song Chengran looked up, and his indifferent gaze met Lin An's, as if asking her why she was still here. "Dr... Dr. Song." Lin An looked at Song Chengran's handsome features and straight nose, finally mustering up the courage to say what she had prepared for a long time. "Would you like to go see a movie tonight? I've already bought two tickets, and it's at..." "No." Song Chengran didn't even raise his head, continuing to write. His reason wasn't "busy," but a straightforward rejection of Lin An's invitation. Lin An felt a dryness in her mouth, as if she had already become accustomed to his rejection. She forced a smile and said, "I didn't think it through properly. I'll go watch the movie with my friends instead... I'll leave now and won't disturb your work." Their relationship was really unlike that of husband and wife. She wanted to get closer to Song Chengran, so she thought about it for a long time before inviting him to watch a movie, but she didn't expect... As Lin An turned to leave, before she could take a step, she heard Song Chengran's cold voice from behind, "Lin An." For Lin An, this voice was like music to her ears. She thought Song Chengran had changed his mind and was about to agree to her request. She looked at Song Chengran with joy, expecting him to agree, but... "In the hospital, don't talk to me about unrelated work." Song Chengran said in a cold tone, his deep eyes filled with calmness. It was like being poured with a bucket of ice water, extinguishing all her enthusiasm. Lin An's smile froze on her face, and it took her a while to force out a sentence. "Okay."