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

Seeing Chen Ping's embarrassed expression and red ears, Cui's mother smiled gently and said, "Chen Ping, let me tell you something from my heart. Don't be shy."

Chen Ping quickly straightened up: "Auntie, please speak."

"You young people are in love, full of youthful vigor. It's perfectly normal for boys to have needs and impulses."

Cui's mother spoke frankly, without any of the rigidity or deliberate lecturing of an elder, "Auntie was young once too, I understand, I won't laugh at you. Back then, your Uncle Cui was even more formidable than you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping's cheeks burned even hotter, and he lowered his head even further, at a loss for what to do, even his breathing became shallow.

"But your aunt has one piece of advice that you must remember."

Cui's mother changed the subject, her expression becoming more serious. Her tone was gentle yet solemn, "Your relationship with Yingying is stable now, and our family approves of you. We like you from the bottom of our hearts."

"But you haven't registered your marriage or had a wedding ceremony yet, so you're not officially a married couple."

"Yingying is my daughter. I have loved her since she was a child. I don't ask for anything else, I just want her to marry a decent and respectable person."

"I hope that before we get married, you won't touch her or make her feel wronged."

"I don't care how you get along or how close you are in private, but you can't cross the line."

These words are simple and sincere, without a trace of harshness or nitpicking. They are all a mother's protective love for her daughter, and they are insightful and reasonable.

Feeling both embarrassed and guilty, Chen Ping immediately raised his head and solemnly assured her, "Auntie, don't worry, I understand what you mean. I'm definitely not the kind of irresponsible person."

"I genuinely love Yingying and want to live a good life with her and get married in a down-to-earth manner."

"Before I officially marry her, I will absolutely not cross the line or touch her in the slightest. I will definitely respect her and protect her."

Chen Ping also doesn't really approve of premarital cohabitation, so he won't sleep with Cui Ying.

Looking at Chen Ping's open and sincere appearance, Cui's mother smiled even more deeply, completely relieved, and nodded repeatedly: "Auntie believes in your character and knows you are reliable, otherwise she wouldn't have let Yingying be with you."

After saying that, she resumed her gentle and easygoing tone, waved her hand and smiled, "Alright, I won't disturb your rest any longer. Yingying's room upstairs has been tidied up for you, you can sleep in her room tonight."

"It's okay that you messed up the other day. You don't need to clean it up. I'll tidy it up when I have time. You should go upstairs and rest. You must be tired after running around all day."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly stood up to thank her, saying, "Thank you, Auntie."

He was too embarrassed to stay even a second longer, fearing that if they continued talking, they would bring up the absurd things from that day again, which would only make things more awkward.

After saying goodnight to Cui's mother, Chen Ping almost rushed up the stairs, his steps light and hurried.

Pushing open Cui Ying's bedroom door, a clean and sweet fragrance of a young girl wafted out, a scent unique to Cui Ying, gentle and reassuring.

The room was tidy and the bedding was laid out neatly, clearly taken care of by Cui's mother.

Chen Ping gently closed the door behind him, shutting out the lights downstairs, and his body, which had been tense all night, finally relaxed completely.

He leaned against the door, let out a long breath, and the embarrassment and heat on his face slowly faded, leaving him feeling at peace.

Taking off his clothes and lifting the covers, Chen Ping wanted to have a good night's sleep.

But when Chen Ping lifted the blanket, he found several pieces of Cui Ying's underwear neatly arranged underneath.

It was obvious that Cui's mother had placed it there in advance.

Chen Ping looked at the few pieces of underwear neatly arranged in the bed, and his ears still felt slightly hot.

It must be said that Cui's mother is insightful and warm-hearted. She sets rules and protects her daughter's bottom line verbally, but she also takes care of the young people's feelings in private. She is considerate and thoughtful in every way and never makes anyone feel embarrassed.

He smiled helplessly, gently folded the clothes and placed them beside his pillow before getting into bed.

After a long day of running around, witnessing human suffering and experiencing turbulent emotions, I was completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.

As he touched the soft bed and was enveloped in the sweet fragrance of the room, Chen Ping soon fell into a deep sleep, sleeping soundly and peacefully without any dreams.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, filling it with warmth.

Chen Ping woke up on time, feeling refreshed and invigorated, all the fatigue from last night gone.

After quickly washing up and tidying his clothes, he pushed open the door and went downstairs.

The restaurant downstairs was already filled with the aroma of breakfast.

Cui's mother had already prepared a full table of breakfast. The porridge was cooked until soft and thick, the fried eggs were golden and fragrant, and it was served with freshly steamed buns and side dishes, full of the warmth and comfort of home cooking.

"You're awake? Come and eat."

Cui's mother smiled and waved, appearing relaxed and natural, showing no trace of the restraint she had shown during their late-night heart-to-heart talk the previous night.

Chen Ping politely accepted the invitation and sat down, enjoying a simple yet comfortable breakfast.

During the meal, Cui's mother didn't bring up the topic of last night again, only casually reminding him to be careful on the road and take good care of himself.

After breakfast, Chen Ping helped clear the dishes, said goodbye to Cui's mother, and took a taxi straight to the Municipal Health School.

He arrived at the gate of the nursing school just after eight o'clock in the morning.

Director Zhou had arrived early and was waiting at the school gate with five young students.

The group consisted of five people, two girls and three boys, all around eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in matching school uniforms, with youthful and innocent features.

They still had a youthful air about them, yet their eyes were bright, revealing their curiosity and anticipation for their off-campus internships.

"Dr. Chen, you're here."

Director Zhou greeted him with a smile, very warmly.

"Thank you for your hard work, Director Zhou," Chen Ping nodded in response.

"It's not hard work, it's all just work."

"Come on, you five, introduce yourselves and get to know Dr. Chen. From now on, Dr. Chen will be your exclusive mentor. Learning practical skills from Dr. Chen will be much more effective than studying books at school."

The first person to step forward was a tall, thin boy with a straight back and upright eyes, looking exceptionally reliable and steady.

"Hello, Teacher Chen. My name is Zhang Lei, and I major in nursing. I'm not afraid of hard work, and I can do any dirty or tiring job. I will definitely learn from you and never slack off."

He spoke with a strong and earnest tone, clearly a hardworking and patient student.

The second boy who stepped forward was slightly chubby, with a kind smile on his face. He seemed easygoing and cheerful, without any airs.

"Hello, Teacher Chen, my name is Wang Hao. I don't have any other strengths, but I'm obedient. I'll do whatever you ask me to do and I promise to follow your instructions."

His tone was relaxed and approachable; he seemed like the kind of person who was easy to get along with in a crowd.