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In the main dining area, after learning that Thomas had met with Vincent\u2019s group, Nolan proactively summoned the server and asked for the menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since Thomas had another engagement, he and Scarlett still needed to eat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Just as their dishes arrived at the table, Thomas emerged from the private room, briefcase in hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Walking over and seeing Scarlett and Nolan about to start their meal, he couldn\u2019t resist teasing them. \u201cWhat\u2019s this? The supporting actors start eating before the lead arrives?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing his voice, both Scarlett and Nolan instinctively stood up. \u201cDr. Newman,\u201d they said in unison.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas didn\u2019t stand on ceremony. He placed his briefcase on an empty chair and settled comfortably beside Nolan. After sitting, he removed his jacket and wristwatch, placing them nearby as if preparing for a proper meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing that Thomas evidently hadn\u2019t stayed to eat with Vincent\u2019s group, Nolan pushed the menu toward him. \u201cDr. Newman, please order a couple more dishes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as Thomas took the menu, Scarlett gently interrupted, \u201cDr. Newman, Nolan, perhaps we should move to a private room?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The restaurant was upscale, but it still had its share of random patrons. Neither Scarlett nor Nolan wanted to slight someone of Thomas\u2019 stature.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Newman, would you mind moving to the private room?\u201d Nolan chimed in promptly after Scarlett\u2019s reminder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noting their concern, Thomas pressed the menu down onto the table, his tone sharp yet earnest. \u201cNo. We\u2019ll eat right here in the main hall. You young people should save where you can. Besides, we\u2019re conducting ourselves properly and have no need to avoid anyone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words carried an implicit meaning. Scarlett and Nolan exchanged a glance, both understanding perfectly well what he meant. Since Thomas had made himself clear, they didn\u2019t press further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, the two additional dishes Thomas ordered arrived-both vegetarian selections.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glanced at Nolan, concerned they might be shortchanging Thomas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas noticed their unease. \u201cI\u2019m getting older. Less greasy, meaty food, more greens and simple fare-that\u2019s the way to good health.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nolan smiled. \u201cYou are right. I\u2019ll take that advice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas looked\u00a0<\/p>\n
up and shot Nolan a mock-stern glance. \u201cStill such a smooth talker.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nolan responded with a faint smile and glanced toward Scarlett. Noticing she hadn\u2019t started eating, he served some food onto her plate. \u201cScarlett, try the food here. It\u2019s quite good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett nodded. \u201cThank you, Nolan.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After tasting a bite, she found it genuinely delicious and ended up eating several more mouthfuls.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Throughout the meal, Nolan consistently looked after Scarlett-serving her dishes, filling her bowl with\u00a0<\/p>\n
soup and rice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas watched this with quiet amusement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they were almost finished, Thomas set down his fork. Pointing at Nolan, he asked Scarlett directly, \u201cYou know why Nolan invited me to dinner, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing his question, Scarlett quickly set down her utensils and dabbed the corner of her mouth. She glanced at Nolan before looking back at Thomas and shaking her head. \u201cDr. Newman, I\u2019m a bit slow. Please enlighten me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas was blunt. \u201cThe exams are coming up. He wanted me to give you some encouragement.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett smiled faintly. \u201cDr. Newman, I\u2019m confident.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her self-assured expression, Thomas nodded approvingly. Then he continued, \u201cLet me tell\u00a0<\/p>\n
you, this Nolan is a good one. All these years studying medicine, he\u2019s endured the solitude. Not a single woman by his side, hardly any friends either. For those research datasets, he\u2019d spend whole days buried in the lab, never seeming to tire. Of all the students I\u2019ve mentored, he\u2019s the only one I\u2019ve had to force to take a break.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Puffing out his chest proudly, he went on, \u201cLuckily, heaven didn\u2019t waste his efforts. He\u2019s the talent who identified a new pathology in neurosurgery and developed targeted treatment drugs. Not to mention he holds the patents. In neurosurgery, if he claims second place, no one dares call themselves first. Among all the students I\u2019ve taught, he\u2019s the only one with such good character, proper looks, a stable private life, and such great achievements.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Listening to Thomas praise Nolan, Scarlett couldn\u2019t help but glance at him. She said to Thomas, \u201cDr. Newman, Nolan really is a very good person.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas, shedding his usual sternness, softened his tone. \u201cHe sure is-so if he\u2019s that good, you\u2019d better snap him up quick!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett naturally understood the implication, but she didn\u2019t know how to politely decline Thomas\u2019 well-meaning hint. She lowered her head slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan, seeing her discomfort, hurried to intervene. \u201cDr. Newman, don\u2019t you always tell us that the biggest mistake in medicine is not being fully committed?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas then turned to Nolan. His brows were stern, but his eyes held kindness. \u201cThose words are for people whose hearts aren\u2019t truly in medicine. I can see you both are dedicated, so there\u2019s no need to be bound by those rigid rules.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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