Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

Several school leaders looked around, nodding frequently, their expressions all showing approval.

"It's not easy. It's truly rare for a township health center to have such a scale and planning."

"With excellent facilities, ample space, and Dr. Chen's professional teaching ability, this is definitely a qualified or even high-quality internship site."

"It's much better than we expected; it fully meets the standards."

The praise from the crowd was completely genuine, and their eyes showed real satisfaction.

Within the entire township healthcare system, the current scale of construction and supporting facilities of Siping Township Health Center can be considered top-notch.

Chen Ping pointed to a row of bungalows in the front yard and said, "Once the medical center building is put into use, we will tear down that row of houses in front and build outpatient buildings, inpatient wards, dormitories..."

"Our goal is to build it to the scale of a top-tier tertiary hospital in the city."

"A top-tier hospital?" Director Zhou was taken aback, then smiled. "Dr. Chen, I often deal with top-tier hospitals. You may not know, but the construction of a top-tier hospital can easily cost billions of yuan."

"I know. I've been the purchasing director at the Municipal People's Hospital for several years. How could I not know the cost of building a top-tier hospital?"

Chen Ping smiled faintly.

"Purchasing Director?" Everyone was taken aback. They didn't know Chen Ping's past, nor did they know about the relationship between Chen Ping and Su Meng.

"The purchasing director position is a lucrative job, no amount of money would make you trade it for it. Why did you end up at a grassroots health center?" Director Zhou asked, puzzled.

Chen Ping didn't explain, but simply said, "Everyone has their own ambitions. I don't like that kind of lucrative job; it's not suitable for me. Besides, Director Zhou, let me tell you, the top-tier hospital you mentioned requires billions of yuan; that's the total cost budget."

"Actually, it would be good if half of the funds could be used for the actual construction and procurement costs. As for where the other half went, I think you all know."

Chen Ping's words instantly silenced everyone.

After all, no one who can become a leader in a vocational school is a fool.

"Alright, Teacher Sun, take lots of photos. Share them with your students when you get back."

Su Meng didn't want to dwell on this topic, so she spoke to the young teacher wearing glasses.

The teacher next to me, Ms. Sun, took out her phone and took a few photos. As she did so, she said, "This place is better than we imagined. I will definitely tell my students about it. It's much better than being crammed into a community hospital in the city."

A female teacher chimed in, "Yes, I originally thought that township health centers were just a few single-story buildings, but when I arrived I found that the conditions were quite good, and they even built a multi-story building."

It was noon when everyone finished their rounds.

Zhao Guosheng ran out of the canteen and waved to them: "Leaders, come and eat. Everything is ready. It's just home-style cooking, nothing fancy, please don't mind."

The cafeteria was filled with the aroma of stewed meat and stir-fried dishes. Several round tables were placed together and covered with disposable tablecloths.

Aunt Li served the dishes one by one: stewed chicken with potatoes, braised pork, stir-fried romaine lettuce, eggplant with garlic, and a large bowl of tomato and egg soup.

Cui Ying came out of the kitchen, wearing a light-colored apron with the sleeves rolled up to her forearms, carrying a plate of freshly cooked cold wood ear mushrooms.

She saw Chen Ping and smiled at him.

Because he wanted to prepare something more substantial, Zhao Guosheng asked Cui Ying to come from the accounting office to help with the cooking.

Aunt Li is all alone; she might not be able to manage preparing such a large meal.

Chen Ping smiled slightly at Cui Ying. Su Meng saw their interaction and felt a sharp pang in her heart.

"Distinguished leaders, please come in..."

Chen Ping invited everyone to take their seats.

Su Meng sat down in a seat further inside. Cui Ying went over, poured her a glass of water, and said with a smile, "Principal Su, you must be tired from your journey. Have some water."

Su Meng took the water and nodded slightly. "Thank you."

"Cui Ying, you don't need to worry about this. Go check on Dr. Wang and Xiao Yan, and tell them to come and eat too!"

Zhao Guosheng sent Cui Ying away.

Zhao Guosheng knew about the relationship between Su Meng and Chen Ping.

Now that Chen Ping and Cui Ying are in a relationship, Zhao Guosheng is worried that having Chen Ping's ex-wife and current girlfriend in contact will cause trouble.

Especially when two women start scheming against each other, it can be just like a palace drama.

The lunch was peaceful. Apart from pouring Su Meng a glass of water, Cui Ying didn't speak to Su Meng at all.

After dinner, Zhao Guosheng arranged for a few people to rest temporarily in the dormitory.

Because their dormitories were requisitioned, Chen Ping, Cui Ying, and the other staff members had to make do with resting in the clinic.

Inside the consultation room, Chen Ping sat in a chair, his head still a little dizzy from last night's hangover.

Cui Ying noticed that Chen Ping was in some discomfort, so she stood behind him and massaged his head.

Chen Ping closed his eyes slightly, enjoying Cui Ying's massage.

"Did you drink too much last night? You didn't go home to sleep," Cui Ying asked. "You still smell of alcohol on you."

"Yeah, I was in a good mood last night and had a few too many drinks. They took me to the hotel," Chen Ping hummed in agreement.

"You should drink less alcohol. You and your dad drank quite a bit the other day, didn't you? They made a ruckus in my room all night, and my underwear was scattered everywhere."

Cui Ying said very calmly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping suddenly opened his eyes, his face filled with shock, and asked, "How...how did you know?"

"My mom texted me, 'You didn't even tidy up properly after you finished. There are two wads of paper under the bed, and my clothes aren't folded.'"

"My mom found it while cleaning the house and sent me pictures..."

As Cui Ying spoke, she took out her phone and showed her chat history with her mother.

Chen Ping looked at the picture above, his face turning bright red with embarrassment.

"How...how did Auntie find out? I'll never be able to go to your house again."

Chen Ping wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"My mom isn't blaming you, what are you afraid of? It's normal for a grown man to have needs, isn't it?"

"It would be abnormal if you had no needs at all."

Cui Ying said nonchalantly, without stopping what she was doing.

"You...you don't think I'm disgusting, do you?" Chen Ping asked in a low voice.

"What's so filthy?"

Cui Ying smiled and said, "What's so dirty about taking your girlfriend's underwear? But if you steal other women's underwear, that's perverted and disgusting."

"No, I absolutely didn't, I'm not..." Chen Ping was getting anxious and wanted to stand up and raise his hand to swear.

"Don't move. I didn't say you were. I trust your character."

Cui Ying held Chen Ping down and continued to massage him.

Chen Ping was deeply moved. He reached out and held Cui Ying's hand tightly. "Yingying, after we finish things at the clinic, we'll get married. Then I won't need to carry your underwear anymore."