She casually glanced at Gu Yu'an, noticing that his mood seemed to have improved significantly since the previous day. She unconsciously felt relieved, but also sensed that something was slightly different.

"Mr. Jiang, you're not seriously injured. You're not disabled. You can walk on your own."

Gu Yu'an was currently extremely frustrated. How could this person easily touch upon something he couldn't reach?

And this heartless woman, she only knew how to keep a distance from him. Why didn't she know to keep a distance from others?

Gu Yu'an looked cold all over. It was obvious that he was not as easy to talk to as Pei Wenxuan. Jiang Ziyu stopped making trouble and stood up to walk out, followed by Xu Weiyan.

In the moment their shoulders brushed as she passed by Gu Yu'an, her wrist was gripped by him. His palm was warm, but it left her feeling frozen in place.

Xu Weiyan looked up at him, not knowing what he was going to do.

Gu Yu'an looked calm and spat out a few words, "Go sign the discharge papers."

In the end, he seemed to have thought of something. He lowered his head and whispered into her ear, "Thank you for your candy."

His voice was deep and soothing, like being bathed in warm spring water.

"You can take my car for the exchange in the afternoon, Yu'an. Consider it as me repaying you for checking my room at noon." Pei Wenxuan had obviously become much better after having lunch with his goddess at noon.

"You sure know how to repay a favor." Gu Yu'an mocked him.

Pei Wenxuan waved his hand as if he didn't care at all.

They weren't from the same department, and after Pei Wenxuan had said his piece and was about to leave, Gu Yu'an stopped him.

"What's up?" Pei Wenxuan asked, in a good mood.

Gu Yu'an's handsome brow furrowed as he asked, "Do you know the patient in bed 16?"

Pei Wenxuan thought carefully for a moment and then realized, "No, I don't know them."

“...”

"Do you mean they're still here, refusing to leave?"

"Gone," Gu Yu'an said. Seeing that Pei Wenxuan was unaware of the situation and not interested in discussing it further, he lowered his head and focused on his own tasks.

"But I do know that he was involved in a motorcycle accident with two girls. They had an argument with a girl last night."

Gu Yu'an paused. "A car accident?"

"More or less. But it's not a big deal. He's just a little shameless and doesn't want to leave."

Gu Yu'an asked, "Did she get hurt?"

Pei Wenxuan shook his head and said, "It was the guy who was wailing and causing a ruckus yesterday." He tapped his chin, pondering for a moment before adding, "However..."

Gu Yu'an looked up, waiting for Pei Wenxuan to continue. His eyes displayed an enigmatic expression that was difficult to decipher, which was quite mysterious.

"Why are you so worried about them? Love at first sight?" Pei Wenxuan teased, speaking a bunch of nonsense.

The exchange work they were referring to was actually a form of collaboration and learning between higher-level and lower-level hospitals in terms of techniques and talents. In the past few years, Chenyang Hospital had implemented a medical alliance with lower-level hospitals, which was a collaborative and mutually beneficial approach in line with the government's policies.

The two-level hospitals exchanged experiences to enhance their management and service capabilities. In most cases, the higher-level hospital provided assistance to the lower-level hospital. This time, it was focused on the exchange of experiences in the field of orthopedics.

Chenyang Hospital was experienced, and old doctors generally wouldn't participate in such activities, so the task fell on young and capable doctors, which could be regarded as a way to improve themselves.

Gu Yu'an, Pei Wenxuan, and a few other young medical team members spent the entire afternoon inspecting and exchanging knowledge at the lower-level hospital. They also taught them how to use advanced medical equipment. As the day neared its end, the sun had already set, leaving behind a faint golden glow in the sky.

"I heard that Dr. Gu became the department head at such a young age. Truly a rising star," the vice dean said with a smile, wrinkles forming around his eyes.

"You flatter me."

"Why not have lunch together? I'll have Xiao Cheng fetch the car," the vice dean suggested.

Sensing that Gu Yu'an wasn't particularly keen on the idea, Pei Wenxuan took the initiative to say, "Forget it, we still have work to do tonight."

They had developed a certain understanding over the years and knew each other quite well.

"Alright, you take care. We're glad to help," responded Dr. Gu, shaking hands with the vice director before watching him leave with the group of young doctors.

"Hey, wait for me at the door. I'll get the car." Pei Wenxuan patted Gu Yu'an, who nodded at him.

Gu Yu'an walked all the way to the door and noticed that something was happening. He saw several nurses trying to prevent a woman in hospital attire from leaving.

The woman was shouting loudly and waving her hands, and it was only when Gu Yu'an got closer that he could make out what she was saying.

"I want to find Xu Weiyan. Let her come to pick me up. I want to leave!" The woman had a malicious look, her eyes bloodshot, and her curses left Gu Yu'an standing there, frowning and observing her.

He was not sure if the "Xu Weiyan" mentioned by this woman was the same person he knew.

Several nurses, both male and female, dragged her towards the building, and one of them, out of breath, remained at the spot, muttering, "What's going on? She's trying to escape every chance she gets. Doesn't she realize her daughter doesn't want her anymore?"

She grabbed another nurse who was also taking a break and asked, "Should we tell her daughter about this?"

The nurse dismissed the idea, saying, "Forget it. Last time her daughter came, she got all violent. I feel sorry for her daughter. It's not something we can sort out."

"Back to the hospital, or want to grab something to eat somewhere?" Pei Wenxuan kept his eyes on the road but stole a glance at Gu Yu'an.

Gu Yu'an looked out of the window, with the scene he had witnessed at the hospital entrance still playing on his mind.

After a while with no response, Pei Wenxuan asked in confusion, "Did you hear what I said?"

"Lao Pei, help me investigate something."

…

A month passed quickly, and on the day of the performance, Xu Weiyan and her companions finally had the chance to put on their light purple chiffon dresses. This time, the performance was heavily promoted, and the attendance rate was also high.

Several musicians stood together, their faces unable to conceal their excitement.

"Weiyan." Ji Qiu walked over in high heels, wearing a graceful smile on her face. As the lead, her dress was slightly darker than the others present, making it easy to distinguish her at a glance.

"Wow, so beautiful." One of the younger girls couldn't help but say.

Ji Qiu smiled and looked at Xu Weiyan. "Come on, Weiyan."

Xu Weiyan was not familiar with her and did not understand why she always pretended to be familiar with her to get close to her, but she still nodded and smiled. "You too."

"Hey, Weiyan, do you know the goddess?" Song Bai asked curiously.

"Yes, we used to be in the same class."

"So, your class must be a class of immortals then."

Xu Weiyan looked at her and then heard her say, "I think you two are different types of beauties. Ji Qiu is bright and beautiful, but you have an innocence. If you hadn't left Yuncheng City, you might have been even more popular than her. Your skill in playing the qin is also not bad."

Xu Weiyan was puzzled and confused.

"Since you've just returned not long ago, you might not know. Ji Qiu has gained quite a bit of fame here, and she's like a minor internet celebrity. Many of the audience members for this performance are here for her."

Xu Weiyan looked at the back of Ji Qiu, lost in thought.

When the hour arrived, most of the audience had taken their seats. Suddenly, the stage lights went dark, causing an audible murmur throughout the venue. When the lights came back on, the dancers in Tang Dynasty attire were already in their poised positions, and the musicians were ready as well.

This song and dance performance had an ancient theme, with a mix of Western and Chinese musical instruments, creating a unique blend of sounds. As the music began to play, the dancers moved in rhythm with it. The audience fell silent, and some even leaned forward, engrossed in the performance.

This was a successful performance, ending with thunderous applause.

Backstage, several key figures shook hands and chatted with smiles, complimenting each other.

Xu Weiyan had already changed out of her costume and removed her makeup. She lowered her head and carefully wiped her qin with a dry cloth, not joining the conversation of the people around her.

"I suggest we have a meal together to celebrate," the director suggested, and the whole crowd immediately became excited, cheering, "Good idea!"

Xu Weiyan got up and leaned the zither against the wall before walking towards the theater director.

Seeing her, the director's smile widened. "You're here to ask me if you can become a regular worker, aren't you?"

Xu Weiyan nodded in embarrassment.

"My answer is yes, of course."

Before Xu Weiyan could even smile, she heard him say, "Young lady, do you know? You actually have a lot of talent, you just haven't fully unleashed it yet."

"I assume, with your level of talent, you won't stay in our small theater for too long. It's not suitable for you," the director patted her shoulder and walked away.

Xu Weiyan focused her thoughts for a moment and then, with a hint of self-mockery, thought, "Is that so?" Would she?

They reserved the entire first floor of a restaurant, with the key figures and the director at one table, the makeup artists and costume designers at another table, and the rest could choose where to sit.

Xu Weiyan was led by Song Bai to sit down with some of their fellow musicians from the theater. They were all quite young, and their emotions couldn't be contained as they all had smiles on their faces.

Xu Weiyan was influenced by their positivity and, for a rare moment, had a slight smile on her lips as she listened to their conversations.

Before long, the food and drinks were served, and everyone became even more excited.

As they were only halfway through their meal, a few spirited young men at the table began clamoring to play "Truth or Dare." The older directors and leaders exchanged glances but decided not to join in, continuing with their own conversations, allowing the younger ones to have their fun.

Initially, they played within their own tables, but as they found the group getting smaller, they started to merge tables. Xu Weiyan's table happened to merge with the one where Ji Qiu was sitting.

"Oh, I drew Chen Jian."

"Truth or Dare?"

Chen Jian, with a carefree attitude and a bottle of wine pointed at him, said, "Come on, I choose 'Dare.' What's the point of ' Truth or Dare ' without the dare part?"

"Okay, let's make a deal then, we'll play 'Dare,'" Ji Qiu, who was standing nearby, suddenly spoke up, and the few rowdy individuals joined in, saying, "Why not? We're all adults here. Who needs ' Truth ' anyway?"

Xu Weiyan had no interest in this kind of game, and she wasn't much of a participant in such activities. So, she didn't pay much attention to what they were saying and maintained a calm expression on her face.

The man called Chen Jian returned shortly after, looking somewhat embarrassed. He said, "Our directors almost reached out to slap me."

The people at the table burst into laughter again as they initiated the next round, and by sheer coincidence, the bottle pointed towards Xu Weiyan, who had been quiet throughout.

"Oh, it's your turn, Weiyan," Ji Qiu said with a smile.