Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Bai Xiao wanted to refuse. She would vomit violently if she smelled something off, so it was better for everyone if she didn't go.

The main issue was the smell, which others might not even notice or find significant.

But for her, it was problematic.

She studied medicine and knew well enough that pregnant women experience morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy.

Usually, it gets better after three months, though for some with unique constitutions, it might persist until birth.

"Professor Gu, I don't think I should go. As the team leader, I should be the one treating everyone, but..."

"If Doctor Bai wants to treat us, I'd be happy to oblige. Everyone heard that, right? Doctor Bai is inviting us to dinner. Anyone who doesn't come is disrespecting her, and as the vice-captain, I won't let them off." Gu Yangzhi cut off Bai Xiao's words, giving her a smug glance.

Bai Xiao walked right into it.

Dealing with her wouldn't take a minute.

Bai Xiao was speechless. She was just being polite; who would want to treat Gu Yangzhi to a meal when it's clear the other party wants to get rid of you at any cost?

The problem was that everyone was cheering; after all, many of them were young, with "young" defined as being in their thirties to forties.

To reach the status of an expert or elite, these doctors couldn't lack the qualifications.

Bai Xiao found herself unable to refuse.

She glanced at Gu Yangzhi, still persistent.

Have a bit more sophistication in your methods! These little tricks can't really cause any harm.

Many people had cars, and they divided into groups to drive to the International Hotel.

This was Gu Yangzhi's idea, boasting about how the International Hotel was great.

He self-assertively decided on the International Hotel.

Bai Xiao rode in Qi Yuqing's car, a Santana, sitting in the passenger seat with the window open, feeling much better.

"Doctor Bai! That Professor Gu is so narrow-minded. I think he's doing it on purpose. You have no idea how expensive the International Hotel is. He definitely wants to see you embarrassed. Just watch, he'll definitely order the most expensive dishes. The guy's just downright sick!"

Qi Yuqing had long seen through Gu Yangzhi's facade.

This meal was really going to cost Bai Xiao dearly.

"It's alright, it's just a meal. How expensive can it get?"

Speaking of meals, Bai Xiao was reminded of He Weng's ludicrously expensive meal, ten billion for a dinner, as if she could surpass He Weng!

She trusted that even if Gu Yangzhi was a bit petty, he'd do no worse.

The competition was only for a month.

Once it ended, everyone would go their separate ways.

Who knew who'd end up with whom.

"I can't stand that kind of smug look when someone petty gets some success. It's like he thinks he's the greatest in the world, not even taking those old experts or professors seriously. Just because he came back from America, it's not like he came from Mars, so why be so arrogant?" Qi Yuqing had made an enemy of Gu Yangzhi today.

Being humiliated like that, Qi Yuqing was not one to repay kindness with hostility.

Originally unrelated, they now had trouble seeking her out. It's only natural she would resent it.

"Let's just treat him like he came from Mars!"

Bai Xiao rarely joked, but Qi Yuqing was cheerful, otherwise, she'd be feeling depressed after Gu Yangzhi's blow.

"That's true!"

International Hotel, fifth floor.

Actually, the International Hotel was a star-rated hotel that hosted many foreign guests.

It's the most famous among the five-star hotels in the Capital City, invested by a Hong Kong businessman, large scale, square layout, with needless to say, European-style decor, simple and modern.

"The food here is indeed good, especially the seafood, which is airlifted. You'll all know once you try it,"

Gu Yangzhi said smugly, as if everyone else were country bumpkins.

Many people were silent. Among thirty people, aside from the ten doctors at Capital Hospital, others were visiting the Capital City for the first time, and naturally, it was their first time at such a hotel. Indeed, they might be seen as country bumpkins.

Still, even bumpkins don't appreciate Gu Yangzhi's high-and-mighty attitude.

Many pursed their lips; it was just a meal, why show off?

Moreover, the ten doctors from Capital Hospital had been here before and didn't care at all.

This was truly the best hotel in the Capital City, with very high-quality food.

Qi Yuqing was angry.

Expecting someone else to treat and still trying to show off, how self-serving.

"Professor Gu, since you also wanted to treat today, why don't you and Doctor Bai split it half and half? It would show your sincerity. You're a PhD from overseas, we can't ignore that. Don't you agree?"

Thinking of taking advantage!

Qi Yuqing truly didn't want Bai Xiao to suffer.

Gu Yangzhi laughed; he wasn't short on money.

His monthly salary in America was equal to a domestic doctor's annual income, or even more; the International Hotel couldn't drain him financially.

His original goal was to embarrass Bai Xiao. Don't think he didn't know: domestic doctors generally had modest salaries, especially in military district hospitals like Bai Xiao's, with little room for extra income. Besides, Bai Xiao was young, she couldn't have worked for long.

Even if she had savings, they couldn't be much.

He just wanted Bai Xiao humiliated.

But now someone jumped out to support her.

Money wasn't something he lacked.

But to make a stark contrast, he'd happily foot the bill.

"Sure, Dr. Qi, you're very thoughtful. That's indeed how it should be. It's unreasonable for Dr. Bai to treat alone, so we'll split it. I have no objections, do you, Dr. Bai?"

"No objections here!"

Bai Xiao smiled lightly.

The group went straight to the elevator, an attendant already leading them upstairs. Due to the large group, they split into two waves in the elevators.

This easily divided them into two groups.

Those wanting to cozy up to Gu Yangzhi and leave some leeway went with him up the elevator.

Bai Xiao and Qi Yuqing stayed behind, surrounded by senior professors and directors. At their age, they no longer valued certain things too much; they focused more on academic pursuits, past the age of chasing fame and fortune.

The groups were neatly divided.

The number was almost even.

Bai Xiao's side, including her and Qi Yuqing, had sixteen people, while Gu Yangzhi's had fourteen.

Once upstairs, Gu Yangzhi had already reserved a large private room, given there were thirty people.

There were two big tables in the private room.

These were specially arranged for hosting conference guests.

Exactly fifteen people per table.

Gu Yangzhi had already sat at one table with others.

Bai Xiao and her group naturally took the other table.

The waiter brought over the menu.

Gu Yangzhi smiled, "Doctor Bai! You should order the food. Our side will follow your arrangement. Let's not be stingy this time, it's our official meet-and-greet with everyone as captain and vice-captain.

Don't be shy about the bill."

Full of himself.

Bai Xiao smiled gently, Gu Yangzhi didn't quite seem like Smith's student after all.