Chapter 670 - 333: Confidence in Follow-Up Visits! (Part 2)

Dai Linfang: "Can you refuse it?"

"People these days, who wouldn't find a contact in such situations?"

Lu Cheng sighed: "Even if I can't refuse, I have to..."

"I didn't even realize it's been eight days since I last chatted with Professor Chen."

"The May Day holiday has passed, and Xie Yuan'an and the others are back."

"Life feels less than human, more than not."

"We can't go on like this."

Dai Linfang said: "People like us, some even think we're not fit to be human."

"Interacting with others is really just constantly testing each other's limits, even couples..."

As Dai Linfang was about to continue, he quickly glanced at Lu Cheng: "Stop, I've said something wrong, don't come at me."

Dai Linfang actually remembers not to joke like this with Lu Cheng, but occasionally has his moments of error.

Lu Cheng said: "Remember to turn off the work phone, just keep the personal number on!"

"We won't disturb you."

Dai Linfang retorted sarcastically; "Alright, my dear hard taskmaster, even my dad doesn't push me this hard."

Lu Cheng slapped his head: "Before the holiday, didn't you say your uncle and aunt were coming to Ji City?"

Dai Linfang rolled his eyes: "They've already gone back."

"If you don't go for a meal, fine, but you dragged me along, you as a leader are too much..."

Lu Cheng had no rebuttal.

When surgeries and emergencies come in, he truly doesn't think about much else, let alone such small matters.

There are no immortals among humans.

So-called immortals are just ordinary people sacrificing some parts of themselves for greater causes!

...

When Lu Cheng hurried back, the diligent Mu Nanshu had already left for work.

However, Mu Nanshu didn't know if Lu Cheng would return, so she hadn't made lunch for him today.

After breakfast at home, Lu Cheng took a shower and slept deeply, from 8:20 in the morning until 6:30 in the evening.

When he got up, Lu Cheng had a bit of a cough.

Staying up late is harmful, it depletes one's energy.

But it shouldn't be the flu, just an ordinary cold.

Afterwards, Lu Cheng poured himself a cup of hot water.

Mu Nanshu was already busy in the kitchen: "Let's just eat at home today."

She also heard Lu Cheng's cough: "There's honey water in the fridge, use it as a cough remedy."

Drinking something sweet during a common cold can soothe the throat, offering mild cough relief.

"How's the research group doing recently?" Lu Cheng asked while holding his water cup, approaching the kitchen.

"Thanks to several professors and the director you found, we're basically breaking even without too much drop in the budget."

"Professor Chen Song also came, though we were too embarrassed to ask him for money..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng's eyes lit up: "Teacher Chen is here? Are we having a meal?"

Mu Nanshu chuckled: "I'm not as shrewd as you, but I arranged everything for meals and accommodation."

"We rented an apartment, three bedrooms and a living room, and Professor Chen can talk to the hospital about it later..."

"Professor Chen's scheduled admission time with your hospital is mid-May, but he came early to practice first."

"At the same time, he wants to check our research group's progress."

"Recently, Ni Xixin and Zhang Xibei have been working on a special 'infertility' model..."

"It's just that picking male rabbits alone is a bit tricky..." Mu Nanshu chatted with Lu Cheng while stir-frying.

"Oh, by the way, your phone rang several times today."

"After I got back, I answered a call from Professor Lu for you."

Lu Cheng, who had been about to make some honey water, turned his head when he heard this: "What did Professor Lu say?"

Mu Nanshu: "Professor Lu said he can come over then."

"But he won't stay long."

"That's about all we talked about."

"Professor Lu's really been working hard." Lu Cheng nodded gently.

"I didn't answer calls from others; you should sort them out yourself. If you're cold, you can warm up by the fire."

"I don't know why, but even in May, Ji City is still a bit cold." Mu Nanshu said.

Lu Cheng went to the sofa to sort through the missed calls.

He ignored all unmarked ones and politely replied to marked ones on WeChat.

Apologizing for being off-duty, asleep, or otherwise...

While eating, Lu Cheng was still handling these messages, only finishing all the replies by the time he was done eating.

Just as Lu Cheng was planning to do the dishes, he coughed twice again.

"You rest a bit, I'll do the dishes." Mu Nanshu stood up as well, proactively prepping to tidy the tableware.

"Ding-dong!"

At this moment, the doorbell opened with a fingerprint.

Outside, it was Mu Leng and his wife coming in.

Seeing them, Mu Nanshu quickly asked; "Dad, Mom, have you eaten?"

"Dad, Mom, why didn't you call before coming over?"

Mu Leng was changing his shoes while Yan Sangyue had already finished: "We were just passing by and thought we'd come to see you."

"We went to Yong County today and brought some fruit."

"Xiao Lu, are you sick?" Yan Sangyue noticed something off in Lu Cheng's voice.

Mu Nanshu: "Have you eaten? There's still some food left, should I fry some dishes for you?"

"We plan to eat out, you don't have to bother!"

Mu Leng finished speaking and looked at Lu Cheng: "Xiao Lu, I got a few calls today, someone wants you for a surgery?"

"Why couldn't they reach you?"

Mu Nanshu responded: "He hasn't been home all month, it's rare for him to rest for two days."

"Just two days."

"Dad, just ignore those calls in the future."

Mu Leng said: "I didn't worry about it; I figured Xiao Lu is always responsible."

"It's unlikely for him to be unreliable when he's on duty."

"I even ended up arguing with an old friend because of it..."

Lu Cheng sniffed and said: "Dad, I went to work at 8 AM on the 6th and got home this morning at 8:30."

"Even if you'd called, I couldn't have gone to the hospital."

Yan Sangyue approached, wanting to take the dishes from Mu Nanshu.

Mu Nanshu smiled and shook her head: "No worries, Mom, I've got it."

"There will be times when I need your help." Yan Sangyue spoke intimately.

Mu Nanshu smiled wisely: "Not necessarily."

"Lu Cheng usually does the dishes, I do the cooking, he does the prep..."

Mu Nanshu then looked at Mu Leng: "Listen to this, listen carefully..."

Now, Mu Leng had no time for bickering with Yan Sangyue; "Xiao Lu, why are you working for so long?"

"You can't keep going like this!~"

Outsiders look at whether you're diligent enough, but only family worries if you're well-rested enough.

"Sometimes you can't escape, sometimes you just don't want to."

Lu Cheng rubbed his face: "It's also the path I've chosen!"

A skill so good, it provides for everything, right?

Absolutely.

Lu Cheng never felt so important, so respected.

But really, there are too many patients, it's overwhelming.

A pile of miscellaneous things, too many people looking for you.

Even if it's just those crucial surgeries, like repair of damages and spleen preservation, it's enough to keep Lu Cheng incredibly busy in Ji City!

This isn't about Lu Cheng doing it better, it's that only Lu Cheng can do it!

Yan Sangyue said: "Can't anyone else cover your shift at the hospital? Is your boss targeting you?"

Lu Cheng shook his head: "That's not it, Mom, others can't do it."

"In similar situations before, without an outlet, everyone made the same choice."

"Now that there's an outlet, everyone rushes for it."

"Still, emergencies are quite bothersome..."

Mu Leng is a calm person: "But take care of your health."

"Gaining fame young is good, but learn to make choices."

"Choices are painful; ultimately, you're either hard on yourself or a bit hard on others and things."

"We should uphold morals in our deeds but not be bound by them!"

Hearing this, Lu Cheng thought for a moment: "Yes, Dad."

"However, seeing many people able to avoid a lot due to my help is quite rewarding and fulfilling."

"Like how you feel fulfilled when you see people able to eat because of you."

At this, Mu Leng said: "Yeah, now that I've stepped down, some old folks say the current leaders are no good."

"Calling to ask me for a favor to get them some food..."

Yan Sangyue burst out: "Why are you talking about this? Wouldn't it be better to just live your own life honestly?"

"At your age, what's the point of all this fuss?"

Being able to retire peacefully, Yan Sangyue is already very satisfied...