“Not as valuable as you. I could catch any number of snakes Like that one, but you are unique." Sheffield opened a bottle of water for her.

He didn't even blush as he shamelessly continued to flirt with her.

Evelyn was used to such fawning words. She took the bottle from him coldly, drank some and handed it back to him. Her phone rang again

Sheffield peeked at her phone screen. It was just a number. No name

She hung up. But the person called again.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Should I give you some privacy?"

He wondered if she was hanging up on the person because of him.

“What are you going to do? Catch snakes?" she asked calmly and put her phone away.

“I could do that," he said.

“I have my scalpel on me. I can milk the snake in two minutes. Is that Long enough for you to take the phone call?"

They walked on as they talked.

“Not quite enough. Perhaps you should take the time to convert it into some kind of medicine. That will be long enough."

“Maybe I should just swallow the snake. That will be quicker and easier."

"Sounds good. Why not? You might get an acute renal failure, and then you won't be able to mess around with women anymore," Evelyn mocked

Sheffield stared at her, his interest piqued.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to know about acute renal failures."

"I have a customer with that disease."

"I see. ARF is curable, as long as he receives the right treatment in time. But if it's chronic, there's no radical cure for it according to the current medical situation. Ask your customer to come and see me whenever he's free. I'll see if there's anything I can do. I specialize in nephrology." This wasn't a joke. He did work in the nephrology department.

“Why did you choose to study nephrology? Is it because..." Seizing the chance to taunt him, Evelyn sized him up and asked, “You've had issues with your kidneys?"

Sheffield didn't mind such scorns.

He faked a half-serious look and said casually, "Yes, you're right.

I've indulged myself in so much carnal pleasures, my kidneys couldn't take it anymore. I chose to be a renal physician and had both of my kidneys replaced.”

He made it seem Like he had slept with many women

Evelyn felt a pang in her heart.

“Wow, Dr. Sheffield, you're amazing.