Faced with Zhao Dongsheng’s rather sudden invitation, Yan Feifan recalled what Director Wang Chuan had mentioned yesterday: the hospital’s disciplinary inspection department was going to take over the investigation.

Yan Feifan asked bluntly, “Mr. Zhao, have you heard any rumors?”

After a moment of silence, Zhao Dongsheng’s panicked voice came over the phone. “Feifan, I won’t hide it from you anymore.”

“There are rumors going around that the hospital is going to crack down on doctors like us who are moonlighting at Zhiyin Beauty.”

Hearing this, Yan Feifan was left a little speechless.

The decision was only made last night, and by this afternoon, rumors were already flying everywhere.

‘The disciplinary committee’s work is certainly an uphill battle.’

Zhao Dongsheng’s voice continued over the phone. “Feifan, I know for a fact that you have a great relationship with some of the hospital’s higher-ups.”

“Feifan, could you help me find out if the hospital is planning to make a big move?”

Yan Feifan mulled it over for a moment before saying, “Mr. Zhao, other than moonlighting at Zhiyin Beauty, you haven’t done anything else to line your own pockets at the hospital’s expense, have you?”

“Never! Feifan, I’m not that kind of person!”

Zhao Dongsheng declared passionately, then explained, “I just perform a few scar removal procedures and some simple cosmetic surgeries there to earn a bit of extra cash. That’s it.”

“I haven’t done anything else, I swear.”

Yan Feifan let out a soft “oh” and said, “If you’ve done nothing to feel guilty about, you have nothing to fear. Does it really matter to you whether the hospital takes action?”

“As for moonlighting…”

“Plenty of specialists and chief physicians at our hospital fly all over the country on weekends to perform freelance surgeries at other hospitals, don’t they?”

Zhao Dongsheng let out a long sigh of relief over the phone. “That’s a relief to hear.”

“Feifan, you have no idea. The rumors are getting wild; people are saying all sorts of crazy things.”

“Even though I haven’t done anything wrong, this moonlighting business has never been exactly above board, so it’s making me really anxious.”

“Feifan, you don’t have plans for tonight, do you? I could call Lin Qian and Junfeng, and we could all get together.”

Yan Feifan declined Zhao Dongsheng’s invitation, telling him he already had plans for the evening.

After hanging up with Zhao Dongsheng, Yan Feifan thought for a moment and decided to call Wang Chuan.

“Director, rumors about Zhiyin Beauty are already circulating around the hospital. How did the news leak so quickly?”

“We leaked them intentionally.”

“What? You did it intentionally?” Yan Feifan was completely baffled.

Wang Chuan’s soothing voice came over the phone. “It’s not easy to train a qualified doctor. With seven or eight years of rigorous study, another two or three years of internship and residency, the investment from the individual, their family, and the hospital is immense.”

“Furthermore, this whole affair hasn’t led to any serious negative consequences yet. After some discussion, we decided to let the rumors circulate first.”

“If they still have any fear of the consequences and are smart about it, they’ll come clean to us directly or take steps to rectify the situation.”

“We’re operating on the principle of ‘learning from past mistakes to prevent future ones, and treating the illness to save the patient.’ We’ll be lenient.”

“However, for those who are hoping to get lucky and refuse to repent, we’ll have no choice but to handle them strictly.”

After hanging up with Wang Chuan, Yan Feifan felt conflicted.

‘As doctors who save lives, known as ‘angels in white,’ shouldn’t we be held to a higher standard?’

‘From the way Wang Chuan and the others are handling this, it seems like they’re willing to let some mistakes slide.’

‘Is this what they mean by ‘water that is too pure has no fish, and a person who is too demanding has no friends’?’

When Yan Feifan arrived home, he found his sister and Xiaoyu sprawled ungracefully on the sofa, groaning and whining.

“Feifan, my legs are killing me! Quick, give me a massage!”

“Mr. Yan, I’m dead tired. I don’t have an ounce of energy left.”

Yan Feifan walked over to the sofa and promptly flopped down on top of both of them.

“Hey! Yan Feifan, you’re crushing me!”

“Ahh! Mr. Yan, you’re too heavy!”

Yan Ziruo and Tian Yu joined forces to push Yan Feifan off, then playfully chased after him, trying to hit him.

While dodging, Yan Feifan laughed and shouted, “Just a minute ago you were dead tired, and now you’re both back to full health?”

Yan Ziruo put her hands on her hips and said huffily, “That’s because you got us all riled up! Now hurry up and cook. We won’t forgive you unless you make us a huge feast.”

Tian Yu added gently, “We went to the park and the mall today. We’re seriously exhausted.”

“Now we’re tired *and* hungry.”

Yan Feifan scoffed. “You two went out to have fun while I was at work, and now I have to come home and cook for you?”

“That’s so unfair. I strongly protest!”

Yan Ziruo put on a troubled expression. “Well, Feifan, if you don’t want to cook, then we only have one choice.”

“We’ll just have to eat out…”

Just then, Tian Yu, who had already gotten her backpack ready, came over, pulled Yan Feifan’s left hand, and giggled. “Mr. Yan, come on, let’s go get a buffet!”

Yan Feifan placed his right hand on top of Tian Yu’s head. “You two planned this all along, didn’t you?”

Seeing Tian Yu’s blushing face, he couldn’t help but lecture her a little. “Xiaoyu, you came over this weekend so I could tutor you.”

“Look at the time. You’ll have to go home right after dinner.”

“I bet you haven’t opened a single book these past two days, have you?”

At his words, Tian Yu hung her head in shame, her chin nearly touching her chest.

“Mr. Yan, I’m sorry.”

Seeing Xiaoyu like this, Yan Feifan’s heart softened as he was once again reminded of the high school senior who had died because of the cactus.

“All right, don’t blame yourself. A life is a life no matter how you live it. Maybe living happily and comfortably is what’s best.”

“I’m the one who’s been imposing my own attitude about life on you…”

But his words only made Tian Yu panic.

When she looked up again, her eyes were brimming with tears.

“Mr. Yan, I was wrong! Please don’t give up on me! I promise I won’t just slack off anymore. I’ll spend every single second studying.”

Just then, Yan Ziruo walked over. Seeing Tian Yu’s pitiful state, she chided him, “Feifan, what are you doing? Look how badly you’ve scared Xiaoyu!”

She wiped the tears from the corners of Tian Yu’s eyes and comforted her, “Xiaoyu, don’t be scared. Feifan won’t give up on you.”

“Let me tell you something—Feifan is already pulling strings to get you into Binhai University Affiliated High School, you know?”

“Really?”

Tian Yu looked at Yan Feifan, her eyes wet with tears.

Yan Feifan had just been speaking his mind earlier; he hadn’t expected to frighten Tian Yu so badly.

He said cautiously, “I did ask someone, but I haven’t heard back yet. It’s still up in the air whether it’ll work out.”

“So don’t get your hopes up too high just yet.”

Tian Yu vigorously wiped her eyes with her sleeve and said with a determined look on her small face, “Mr. Yan, thank you.”

“I promise I won’t waste time like this anymore.”

Yan Feifan rolled his eyes. “All right, Xiaoyu. Look at you, your face is all streaked.”

“Go wash up, and then we’ll head out for the buffet.”

After Tian Yu ran into the bathroom, Yan Ziruo turned to admonish her brother again. “Feifan, don’t be fooled by how carefree and cheerful Xiaoyu usually seems. She actually takes what you say to heart.”

“You need to be more careful with your words from now on, okay?”

Yan Feifan said with a gloomy expression, “I’ll be more careful.”

Just then, his phone rang again.

It was a call from Ms. Qin Ying.

“Feifan, tomorrow morning, the national badminton player, Guo Fan, is coming to the hospital for a check-up…”

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