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

Chen Ping looked at the closed door, let out a long sigh of relief, and completely relaxed.

He was genuinely a little scared.

I feel weak all over and my mind is foggy. I'm sleeping very soundly. If I fall asleep and Lin Xiaoran does something to me, I won't be able to react at all.

Just to be on the safe side, he mustered his last bit of strength, got up, locked the door, fastened the security chain, and then lay back down on the bed.

My nerves, which had been tense all day, finally relaxed completely, and the fatigue from blood loss instantly overwhelmed me.

His head hit the pillow, his eyelids drooped, and he soon fell into a deep sleep.

Chen Ping slept soundly, completely relieving the fatigue from days of running around and drawing blood to save lives.

I don't know how long I slept, but the phone next to my pillow suddenly rang, the shrill sound breaking the silence of the room.

Chen Ping groggily opened his eyes. It was completely dark outside the window, and the city lights seeped in through the gaps in the curtains, casting a warm yellow glow.

My head still feels heavy and empty, a lingering feeling of lethargy and weakness after blood loss.

I picked up my phone and saw that the caller was Dean Liu.

Chen Ping rubbed his temples, swiped to answer the call, his voice hoarse from just waking up: "Dean Liu?"

"Dr. Chen, are you awake yet? Are you feeling any better?"

Dean Liu's voice was gentle and polite, full of concern, "Would you like me to have someone get you some medicine?"

Chen Ping breathed a sigh of relief and slowly sat up: "I'm much better. I was just sleeping too deeply, but it's nothing serious."

"That's good."

Dean Liu smiled and said, "I've booked a casual dinner tonight, and I'd like to invite you young people over for a chat. Please bring Attorney Lin along too."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping immediately frowned.

He subconsciously assumed that the Cao couple were unwilling to give up and had once again used their connections to plead with Dean Liu, hoping to use the dinner party to try to reconcile and save face.

After what happened during the day, he had no goodwill towards the Cao family and politely declined, saying, "Dean, there's no need for a meal. I haven't fully recovered yet and I'm too lazy to move around, and besides..."

Before he could finish speaking, Dean Liu interrupted him, explaining with a smile, "Don't overthink it, it's not about the Cao family. Tonight it's just us, and I've invited Wang Tao, Zhou Jie, and Liu Wei along too."

"They were wronged today, and they should be properly comforted."

Upon hearing the names Wang Tao, Zhou Jie, and Liu Wei, Chen Ping's tense heart instantly relaxed.

Wang Tao and Zhou Jie were both frightened and wronged today, so they really deserve some comfort.

Moreover, with these people on our side, there's no need for any unpleasant formalities or pleading.

Chen Ping immediately replied, "Okay, I'll pack up and head over right away."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Ping got out of bed, threw off the covers, and quickly washed up and tidied his appearance.

Although her face was still somewhat pale, her energy and spirit had improved significantly, and she no longer looked overly weak.

He walked to the door, and just as he grasped the doorknob to open it, he realized that he had locked the door from the inside and fastened the security chain that afternoon. He couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated.

He unlocked the door and stepped out, immediately seeing Lin Xiaoran leaning against the doorframe of the next room, looking at him with a half-smile, clearly having been waiting for a while.

Their eyes met, and Lin Xiaoran raised an eyebrow, her tone playful: "You locked it from the inside and fastened the security chain, tell me honestly, are you afraid I'll do something to you while you're asleep?"

The sudden question made Chen Ping feel a little embarrassed.

As a grown man, having his little scheme exposed by a girl made his ears burn slightly. He could only feign composure and say, "No, I'm not very alert when I sleep, and I'm used to locking the door when I live away from home. It's just a personal habit and has nothing to do with you."

Seeing his slightly flustered appearance, Lin Xiaoran didn't expose him, and chuckled, "Alright, it's okay if you're wary of me. If you don't lock the door, I might really eat you up."

hint……

A blatant implication...

Chen Ping didn't respond, but instead gave an awkward smile, "Dean Liu called, inviting us to dinner. Let's go!"

The two walked downstairs side by side and then headed towards the hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital entrance, Wang Tao, Zhou Jie, and Liu Wei were already waiting there.

Wang Tao was no longer as frustrated and tense as before; his posture was upright and his eyes were clear.

Zhou Jie also shed her fear and timidity, her eyebrows relaxed, and she regained the clean and pure qualities that a young person should have, although there was still a trace of fatigue in her eyes.

The group met, exchanged a few brief pleasantries, and then Dean Liu's car arrived.

The group traveled by car to a private room at a high-end restaurant that they had booked in advance.

The atmosphere at the dinner was relaxed and harmonious, without any workplace formalities or social obligations.

Dean Liu smiled warmly throughout and frequently praised the three of them.

It is said that Wang Tao was upright, courageous, and righteous, and upheld the true heart of a doctor;

Zhou Jie has a sound moral compass, is not afraid of power, is not greedy for money, and can clearly distinguish right from wrong when faced with major issues.

Liu Wei is steady and discerning, and all three young men are promising talents.

The compliments warmed the hearts of the three young people, and their grievances and repression of the past few days completely vanished.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the dinner was drawing to a close.

Dean Liu put down his wine glass and looked at Chen Ping, saying, "Dr. Chen, when do you plan to return to Siping Township?"

Chen Ping pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Dean Liu, I plan to stay a few more days before leaving."

Dean Liu was slightly taken aback: "What? Is there something else you need to deal with?"

"Um."

Chen Ping nodded. "Although Cao Yu's case has been filed, the Cao family has a lot of connections in the health system. I'm afraid that once we leave, they will use their connections to exert pressure behind the scenes."

"Wang Tao and Zhou Jie are young and inexperienced, and they don't understand the intricacies of the system. If the other party secretly manipulates things and distorts the truth, the two young people simply won't be able to handle it."

"I'll stay and keep an eye on the case's progress, just to be on the safe side."

Dean Liu nodded, understanding Chen Ping's meaning.

If no one is watching this case, the Cao family will most likely find someone to drag it out and eventually let it go.

"Since you're staying a few more days, that's perfect. There's an academic symposium in the provincial capital tomorrow, hosted by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. Key TCM practitioners and experts from major hospitals in the surrounding area will be there, and I'm the special guest."

"Your medical skills are outstanding. It's rare for you to come to the provincial capital. Come with me tomorrow and visit some senior figures in the industry. It will broaden your horizons."

Dean Liu said.

Chen Ping disliked these kinds of academic conferences that were full of social obligations, as they were mostly just formalities with mutual flattery and no real substance.

However, since Dean Liu personally extended a warm invitation, he couldn't refuse and could only nod in agreement: "Okay, I'll follow Dean Liu's arrangements."

After the dinner ended, Dean Liu, being of advanced age, decided it was not advisable to sit for too long in the evening and drove home.

As soon as Dean Liu left, the tense atmosphere completely relaxed.

A cool evening breeze blew, and the streetlights shone brightly.

Lin Xiaoran was clearly not satisfied yet. She turned to look at the group and suggested with a smile, "At the restaurant earlier, with Dean Liu there, we only had a few sips and didn't really drink to our hearts' content."

"I see the barbecue stalls at the night market up ahead are really lively. How about we young people go over for some skewers and beer to relax?"

This suggestion was exactly what they wanted to hear.

Everyone had something weighing on their mind today. Now that things have finally settled down, it's a good time to relax and de-stress with the evening breeze and a little wine.

The group immediately agreed and headed towards the night market food street together.