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Xia Chen's vital signs stabilized.

But Ye Heng knew that this was only the first step.

Xia Chen's vegetative state has not been resolved.

To awaken them, one needs to use more subtle internal energy to soothe the damaged brain regions and stimulate dormant neurons.

At this moment, he had been using the "Shennong Mysterious Needle" repeatedly to forcefully stimulate his life force, and his condition was not good.

Forcing it to continue would not only have unpredictable results, but could even damage the already fragile foundation of Xia Chen's brain tissue.

Ye Heng understood that a cure would not be achieved overnight, especially for such a serious illness that had damaged the very foundation of the body.

He looked at Lu Lang and said, "Elder Lu, Xia Chen has passed the most dangerous juncture and his life has been saved. However, with the recovery of his consciousness, he needs long-term, meticulous care and stimulation. Could you please take care of him for a period of time to strengthen his constitution and provide him with medicinal treatment?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lang not only showed no displeasure at being assigned a task, but his spirits lifted, and he quickly agreed:

"Mr. Ye, please rest assured! It is my honor to share your burdens and take care of Xia Xiaoyou's follow-up recuperation! I will do my best to cooperate with your treatment plan."

He was even a little excited. This was not only an affirmation of his medical skills, but also an excellent opportunity to observe and learn from Ye Heng's possible moves up close.

As for the title of "Number One Divine Doctor"? It is no longer worth mentioning in the face of truly life-saving methods.

Ye Heng nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to Xia He, whose eyes were red and swollen but shining.

The girl's face was still wet with tears, but her worry had been replaced by great hope, and she was staring intently at her brother.

He said gently, "Xia He, your brother is out of danger for now. Old Master Lu will look after him here. You have classes tomorrow, so let me take you back to school to rest. Staying up late and being stressed won't do you any good."

Xia He then realized with a start that time had passed and it was already dark outside the window.

She was indeed exhausted, but her brother had just escaped danger, and she was extremely reluctant to leave immediately.

Xia Guoqiang patted her shoulder: "Xiao He, listen to Dr. Ye and go back to rest. Your mother, Dr. Lu, and I are here. Focus on your studies and don't fall behind. Your brother will definitely want to see you graduate successfully when he wakes up."

How could he not see that his daughter had developed a different attitude towards Dr. Ye, who was also her colleague, than that of a normal friend?

And naturally, he couldn't object; instead, he went along with it.

Li Xiulan nodded, wiping away her tears, "Yes, Xiao He, hurry back with Doctor Ye. Today... we are so grateful to Doctor Ye."

Finally, Xia He nodded, said goodbye to her parents and Lu Lang, and followed Ye Heng out of the hospital.

The cool night air dispelled the smell of disinfectant in the hospital, allowing her tense nerves to relax slightly.

"Ye Heng, thank you for seeing me off," Xia He said softly, walking half a step to his side. The hospital wasn't too far from Jinling University, about a twenty-minute walk.

"It's on my way, no need to be so polite," Ye Heng replied.

He really needed to walk around, let the night breeze dispel some of his fatigue, and also sort out some of the insights he had gained during the treatment.

Although his internal energy was greatly depleted, he also gained a lot from this acupuncture technique.

The two walked in silence for a while, the streetlights stretching their shadows longer and shorter.

Xia He secretly glanced at Ye Heng. His profile was clearly defined in the light and shadow, with a high nose bridge and deep eyes. Even with a hint of weariness, he still had a calm and focused demeanor.

She recalled the hasty embrace outside the operating room, and her cheeks began to burn again, her heart beating faster.

No, I have to say something...

Xia He bit her lower lip, her mind racing, and suddenly remembered something that had been making headlines on campus recently.

Perhaps... we could use this to test his attitude?

"Um..." Xia He cleared her throat, trying to make her voice sound relaxed and casual, with a hint of a joke.

"Ye Heng, do you know what? Well... last time you took me back to school, we ran into Chen Xuan and his gang, and you taught them a lesson."

As she spoke, she kept an eye on Ye Heng's expression out of the corner of her eye.

"Someone took a picture of it with their phone and posted it on the school wall. Now... a lot of people know about it."

"Everyone's saying... you hit Chen Xuan because of me. Now the school is buzzing with gossip, saying... saying you're my... um, my protector or something like that."

After she finished speaking, she felt her cheeks getting even hotter. She almost didn't dare to look at Ye Heng, pretending to look down at the road, but actually pricking up her ears to wait for his reaction.

Ye Heng did not stop walking, nor did his expression change much.

This girl… His heart stirred slightly.

Xia He's thoughts are not hard to guess.

She's innocent, kind, and possesses a sensitivity and stubbornness unique to her age. The fact that she brought this up now suggests it's more than just casual conversation.

Ye Heng looked at Xia He: "It's okay if everyone misunderstands. This way, Chen Xuan won't dare to bother you."

"As long as you don't like him and don't want to be bothered by him, if he continues to act recklessly, I'll find a way to keep him away from you."

Xia He's heart felt as if it had been gently bumped by something, and then she was enveloped by a huge joy.

"He really cares about my feelings."

This realization thrilled her; the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up, and her bright eyes shone with the light of the street lamps.

However, after the initial joy, a feeling of inferiority quietly crept into my heart.

But... Ye Heng is such a good person.

Xia He couldn't help but make comparisons in her mind.

He's a miracle doctor even the renowned Physician Lu admires, capable of bringing the dead back to life; he comes from a wealthy family and can recover Su's debts with just a few words; and he's so handsome...

And what about herself? Her family is of modest means, even impoverished. Although her brother has survived, he is still in a vegetative state, and his subsequent treatment and rehabilitation will require enormous expenses and effort. She is both the hope and the burden of her family.

Aside from being reasonably good-looking and studying hard, I don't seem to have anything particularly outstanding about me.

The first reaction when you fall in love with someone is often a sense of inferiority.

This inferiority complex made her somewhat hesitant, afraid to take any further steps, and even afraid to show her joy too obviously.

"Um... thank you, Ye Heng. Chen Xuan... I really don't like him, and I won't talk to him anymore."

"That's good." Ye Heng nodded.

After walking for a while, the ancient gate of Jinling University became clearly visible not far ahead.

Even at night, there were still many students coming and going at the school gate, and occasionally someone would glance in their direction.

Xia He slowed her pace.

Two little voices were fighting in her mind: one urged her to say goodbye and go into the school gate quickly, so as not to be seen and gossiped about, and also to avoid feeling even more ashamed in front of him.

The other, however, mustered her courage and wanted to stay with him a little longer, even if it was just to quietly walk the last stretch of the road.