The first light of dawn bathed the hospital rooftop in gold. Lin Chen stood leaning against the railing, the city sprawling beneath him. Su Xiaoyu approached slowly, her steps hesitant yet purposeful.
"I… I like you," she confessed, voice soft, almost fragile.
Lin Chen's eyes widened slightly, then softened. "…I like you too," he replied quietly.
"Romantic bond +30% efficiency," the system noted, marking a milestone in both life and duty.
Before they could linger, a cardiac emergency pulled them back inside. A patient's heart had stopped unexpectedly. The tension in the room was electric. Lin Chen sprang into action, Su Xiaoyu assisting with every command.
The patient stabilized under their combined efforts. Monitors beeped steadily, the crisis averted.
"Reward: $2,000,000 USD," the system noted. Lin Chen allowed himself a brief moment of satisfaction, then returned to his work, glancing at Su Xiaoyu with a subtle smile. Their hands brushed once again, lingering slightly longer this time, unspoken feelings flowing between them.