Chapter 275: Buying a Color TV
Si Chen, being the doctor personally hired by Professor Qu, started his career from a remote countryside. Many people didn’t understand Professor Qu’s decision. There were, after all, plenty of capable doctors in Kyoto. They couldn’t comprehend why Professor Qu favoured Si Chen so specially, sparking envy behind their backs.
Although Si Chen and Tong Yao were both introverts, not prone to flaunting, their stunning appearances were anything but low-key. Such a handsome man and beautiful woman paired together were rare, hence everything they did was viewed as showing off by others.
Si Chen lacked a prominent background and Tong Yao’s job wasn’t prestigious, so discussions about them did not offend anyone. Naturally, the gossip about them was quite enthusiastic.
Liu Qing, living next to Tong Yao and having more interactions with her, tended to know more. She’d often chat about little things Tong Yao added to her household. Everyone clung to Liu Qing’s every word about Tong Yao.
Liu Qing enjoyed the attention showered by her gossips, and she hardly suppressed her loquaciousness, "Let me tell you, despite their low salaries, Tong Yao spends without restraint. She buys whatever she wants for her home, eating a varied diet of fish and meat daily, never wearing the same clothing twice. All of them are fine clothes; they spend their salaries as if money were no object."
"I heard that some doctor at our hospital recently accepted red envelopes from a patient’s family. The hospital is investigating the case." Dr. Zhao, an orthopedic surgeon’s spouse, hinted.
"I don’t know about that. I just spoke about Tong Yao’s luxurious life and nothing more." Liu Qing quickly clarified. She knew what should and shouldn’t be spoken about.
Casual gossip was one thing, but matters concerning professional ethics could lead to an investigation, especially if it came from her. If it was untrue, who would bear the responsibility?
"Look at how scared you are! We are just chatting casually here, who would let it slip?" Dr. Zhao’s spouse laughed with hand over mouth.
"What am I scared of! I didn’t say anything, I was just saying they have a good life and know how to enjoy it." Liu Qing wasn’t a fool, she knew what was happening. Everyone seemed like sisters on the surface, but who knew what they’d say behind her back.