Days passed, and Lin Chen's skill became undeniable. Every minor emergency, every routine procedure, was performed with precision and calm that left colleagues astonished.
"Reputation increasing. Next challenge pending," the system reminded him.
Su Xiaoyu watched him from the hallway, a faint smile on her lips, admiration in her eyes.
Su Xiaoyu (thinking): "He's… amazing."
Lin Chen didn't notice her gaze. His mind was already calculating, observing, preparing. But the warmth of her presence lingered in his chest, a subtle light in his otherwise meticulous, calculated life.