"Chairman Wan, hello..."
Wan Yunting, bringing Jiang Yichun and Li Chengde, arrived at the Yuanli Private Hospital. A middle-aged man greeted them with a broad smile, saying excitedly, "I never expected you to be interested in taking over our hospital, Chairman Wan. It's truly an honor. I'm confident you'll manage it brilliantly..."
Wan Yunting had his hand shaken by the man, who spoke at length. Ruan Wen stood beside him, and knew this man named Wang Li was the person in charge of this private hospital.
"Director Wang, please give us a tour of the hospital first," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, Chairman Wan, President Jiang, please come this way..."
Wang Li, flushed with excitement, quickly led Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun's group into the hospital for a tour...
He had been worried about finding someone to take over his hospital, and then Wan Yunting and his group appeared...
The hospital was large, with buildings only recently completed. It had been operating for two years, but recently, a major medical accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of two patients due to negligence. The hospital was subsequently sued.
The citizens of Huadu City had nothing but condemnation for the hospital. Public opinion online was overwhelmingly negative. The院长 had fled to Cambodia overnight, and the hospital could no longer continue its operations.
Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun toured the hospital and found it satisfactory. After discussion, they decided to acquire the hospital and renovate it into a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital.
Upon seeing Wan Yunting's willingness to take over the hospital, Wang Li was overjoyed. He even offered a very low price and quickly made his exit.
Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun returned to the TCM Association's office with Ruan Wen and immediately convened a meeting with the committee members to discuss the hospital's renovation and other matters...
This matter did not require Chairman Wan Yunting's direct involvement, as he had to return to the capital for other business. He planned to hand over the task of renovating the TCM hospital to the members of the Huadu City TCM Association.
"This matter was negotiated by Committee Member Ruan, so she should naturally be involved," Jiang Yichun said, smiling as he pointed to Ruan Wen towards Wan Yunting.
"Mm."
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, looking at Ruan Wen. "Then, Committee Member Ruan will be the overall person in charge of this TCM hospital renovation. Others will assist. We need to complete the renovation task as quickly as possible."
"Thank you, Chairman Wan..."
Ruan Wen was delighted. Although she knew Wan Yunting might have some personal considerations, she was confident in her ability to manage the significant project of renovating the TCM hospital.
In fact, Wan Yunting had no ulterior motives. He recognized Ruan Wen's personal capabilities, and since she was responsible for the contact and negotiation, it was only right for her to be the head of the renovation project.
"Committee Member Ruan, I'll discuss some key design issues for the TCM hospital renovation with you later," Wan Yunting said to Ruan Wen.
"Alright," Ruan Wen replied with a smile.
Seeing that it was almost time to close, Wan Yunting didn't say much more. After the meeting with Jiang Yichun and the others, everyone went back to pack up and leave for the day...
"Yunting, shall we go home for dinner?" Jiang Yichun asked with a smile.
"Okay."
Wan Yunting nodded. He had promised yesterday to have dinner at Jiang Yichun's home today, so he couldn't possibly refuse.
However, halfway there, he received a call from Su Ke'er. She said she had arrived in Huadu City and had gone to the emergency department of Southern Hospital to find Jiang Tongxin. She suggested they all go out for dinner together that night.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yichun decided to have Jiang Tongxin bring Su Ke'er home for dinner as well...
"Yunting, welcome, welcome..."
The door was opened by Jiang Yichun's wife, He Chunmei. Wan Yunting politely smiled and greeted her, "Hello, Grandma He..."
"Hey, why are you calling me Grandma? You're making me sound old," Jiang Yichun immediately interrupted Wan Yunting, teasing him with a smile.
"Oh, you! You're getting more and more improper."
He Chunmei welcomed them in, lightly patting Jiang Yichun's arm. She smiled at Wan Yunting and said, "Yunting and Tongxin are from the same generation. Are you shamelessly trying to call him your brother?"
"What's wrong with calling him my brother?"
Jiang Yichun, while ushering Wan Yunting to sit on the sofa in the living room, chuckled. "If we talk about talent and medical skills, Yunting is far more capable than an old man like me. Many people would want to call him their brother."
"Alright, alright, Old Jiang, please don't say any more,"
Wan Yunting quickly stopped them, forcing a smile. "If you continue, I won't dare to eat dinner."
"Haha..."
Jiang Yichun laughed heartily, then asked his wife to make tea. He then sat with Wan Yunting, chatting about the design of the TCM hospital.
His wife busied herself in the kitchen preparing dinner. Before long, Su Ke'er and Jiang Tongxin returned.
"Brother Yunting..."
Upon seeing Wan Yunting, Su Ke'er rushed to hug him.
"Don't mess around, Old Jiang is here."
Wan Yunting awkwardly pushed Su Ke'er away, gesturing towards Jiang Yichun sitting beside him...
"Hello, Grandpa Jiang..."
Su Ke'er stuck out her tongue playfully, smiled politely, and greeted him.
"Mm, my dear girl, why are you back in Huadu City?" Jiang Yichun asked.
Su Ke'er smiled. "It's because of Sister Tongxin. I came back to find her."
At this moment, Jiang Tongxin arrived. Dressed simply, her cold, beautiful appearance and mature, steady temperament were still evident. She maintained her usual aloof demeanor. Upon seeing Wan Yunting, she nodded as always and said, "Long time no see."
"Yes, Director Jiang, long time no see," Wan Yunting replied with a simple nod and smile, seeing her reserved attitude.
"Grandpa, where's Grandma?"
Jiang Tongxin asked. Jiang Yichun pointed to the kitchen. Jiang Tongxin then called Su Ke'er, and they went into the kitchen to help Grandma prepare dinner...
"Old man, Yunting, come and eat..."
After a while, He Chunmei called them for dinner.
"Yunting, let's go eat..."
Jiang Yichun stood up, calling Wan Yunting to the dining room. On the table were delicious dishes, beautifully presented, along with a small plate of peanuts...
"Wait a moment..."
Jiang Yichun excitedly ran back to his bedroom and brought out a barrel of homemade medicinal wine, which his brother had prepared for him during the Chinese New Year back home.
"Yunting, we'll drink this tonight."
Jiang Yichun patted the eight-jin barrel of medicinal wine. Besides medicinal herbs, there were several banded kraits inside, which made Su Ke'er exclaim in fright, "Oh my gosh, is this snake wine?"
"This is a good thing..."
Wan Yunting couldn't help but praise it upon seeing it. "This wine can treat rheumatism and other ailments, but it shouldn't be drunk in excess."
"Mm, let's drink a little..."
Saying this, Jiang Yichun began to ladle out the wine, for him and Wan Yunting to drink...
The last time Wan Yunting had dinner at Jiang Yichun's home was when he was just released from prison. Thinking back, it had been two years.
The old man and the young man chatted as they drank, both feeling a sense of nostalgia.
Apart from speaking with Su Ke'er and her grandmother, Jiang Tongxin did not say a single word to Wan Yunting. She finished her meal and then went to the living room to chat with Su Ke'er.
The drinking session only ended when Jiang Yichun became too drunk and retired to his room to rest.
"Brother Yunting, are you heading back?" Su Ke'er asked when she saw Wan Yunting emerge.
"Mm, you can drive," Wan Yunting replied with a nod.
"But my luggage is at Sister Tongxin's place."
It turned out Su Ke'er had brought her luggage directly to Jiang Tongxin's place when she arrived from the capital today.
"Let's go."
Jiang Tongxin stood up, bid her grandmother goodbye, and then called Wan Yunting and the others to leave...
The three of them went downstairs together. Wan Yunting told Su Ke'er to drive his car, while Jiang Tongxin, who hadn't been drinking, also drove her own car. They first headed back to Jiang Tongxin's residential complex.
In the car, Su Ke'er discussed with Wan Yunting that she would be living with Jiang Tongxin from now on. Wan Yunting had no choice but to agree...
"Sister Tongxin, it's still early, why not let Brother Yunting come up for a while?" Su Ke'er asked Jiang Tongxin for permission after they arrived downstairs.
Jiang Tongxin, her expression calm, glanced at Wan Yunting and nodded without saying anything...
"Come on, Brother Yunting..."
Su Ke'er was happy. She linked her arm through Wan Yunting's and followed him inside. The three of them entered the elevator and went upstairs...
If Su Ke'er didn't speak, an incredibly awkward silence would fall between Wan Yunting and Jiang Tongxin.
Entering Jiang Tongxin's home again, Wan Yunting couldn't help but touch his nose, recalling the events of that night, and looked at Jiang Tongxin.
She seemed to sense something and turned her head, her beautiful eyes meeting Wan Yunting's gaze. Jiang Tongxin immediately turned her head away and said, "You guys chat, I'm going to take a shower."
"Okay, Sister Tongxin..."
Su Ke'er responded and then pulled Wan Yunting towards the sofa in the living room, pouring him a glass of water and telling him to rest a while before leaving.
"Ke'er, has Director Jiang found a boyfriend yet?"
Watching Jiang Tongxin go into the bathroom to shower, Wan Yunting asked inexplicably.
"No, how could she dare to find one now?" Su Ke'er shook her head and sighed.
Wan Yunting's expression froze. He thought of the incident back then and nodded helplessly.
"Sister Tongxin, once bitten, twice shy. She probably won't dare to look for a man again," Su Ke'er said, linking her arm through Wan Yunting's and resting her small head on his shoulder.
Wan Yunting nodded, chuckling wryly. "Anyone would be afraid."
"Yes, luckily I met you."
Su Ke'er looked up, her big, bright eyes gazing at Wan Yunting. She giggled, "Even though you're a playboy, you're at least not a pervert."
"Uh..."
These words made Wan Yunting's expression awkward. He forced a smile and said, "Ke'er, do you regret it?"
Su Ke'er rested her head on his shoulder again and shook her head slightly. "No, I've never regretted being with you. On the contrary, I'm very happy. As long as you have a place in your heart for me, even if I have to share you with others, I'm content."
These words made Wan Yunting feel guilty. He stroked Su Ke'er's soft, tender, and delicate face with his large hand. "I'm sorry, Ke'er. I've let you down."
"Brother Yunting, you haven't let me down."
Su Ke'er looked up, her large eyes gazing at Wan Yunting affectionately. As their eyes met, they were inevitably moved. She said, "I was the one who shamelessly came back and clung to you. Even if you rejected me, you never let me down."
Wan Yunting smiled, pinched her beautiful little nose, and said, "Silly girl, what are you talking about."
"Anyway, I just want to be with you..."
Su Ke'er giggled, then pounced on Wan Yunting, initiating a kiss.