Gu Youran's gaze lingered on this message full of warmth and strength.

[Wife, don't be afraid, I'm here. ]

At the end of the message, there is an emoticon of a brave and fearless man carrying a big knife on his shoulder.

It was as if he was telling her that no matter what difficulties she encountered, he would stand up without hesitation to protect her from the wind and rain.

Gu Youran's brows relaxed, and the anger that had been pent up in her heart disappeared in an instant.

She responded quickly to the message.

"Honey, I'm fine now. We're having dinner tonight, are you coming?"

And attached a naughty smiley face emoticon.

Shi Heng’s message was replied almost immediately.

"I'm already waiting for you at Yunding Restaurant. The car is ready to pick up your colleagues and come over. Just wait."

These brief words revealed an unquestionable and appropriate arrangement.

Gu Youran looked at the phone screen and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously.

She sent a "thank you" emoji.

Immediately afterwards, the specific number of people attending the dinner was sent.

She exited the chat box, put away her phone, turned to Lin Hao and said, "The private room at Yunding Restaurant has been booked. A car will come to pick us up later."

Lin Hao was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "With so many people, there's no need to go through so much trouble, right? Those who drive can take some, and those who can't fit can just take a taxi."

He obviously didn't want to cause too much trouble for Gu Youran just because of a dinner party.

Gu Youran shook her head and said firmly, "The car has been booked, no need to bother."

Lin Hao couldn't refuse any longer, so he said, "Okay then, I'll let Tan Min notify everyone."

Gu Youran stood up and said, "You go ahead and do your work. I'll go talk to her."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked out of the office.

Gu Youran found Tan Min at the nurses' station, who was writing something with her head down.

"Tan Min." Gu Youran called softly.

Tan Min looked up and saw that it was Gu Youran. She quickly stood up and said, "Doctor Gu."

Gu Youran smiled and nodded, "Go and inform everyone. After get off work, a car will come to pick us up and take us to Yunding Restaurant for dinner."

"For colleagues on duty, someone will also deliver meals."

Tan Min showed surprise and said, "Okay, I'll tell everyone right away!"

Before she finished speaking, she turned around and walked away quickly.

Just as Gu Youran was about to turn around and leave, a pleasant voice suddenly called her.

"Doctor Gu."

Gu Youran turned around and his eyes suddenly lit up. It was Liu Mengyao.

Liu Mengyao smiled and said, "I want to join your dinner party, too. Is that okay?"

She had changed out of her white coat and was wearing a bright red dress.

The hem of her skirt swayed gently, outlining her graceful figure.

With her big wavy hair, she looks even more charming, like a blooming red rose.

Gu Youran raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "Okay! Welcome to join us!"

There was a certain cheerfulness and boldness in her voice, as if she was inviting an old friend to reunite after a long absence.

Liu Mengyao was very surprised. She thought she would have to go through a lot of persuasion and even be prepared to be rejected.

After all, this dinner party is for the people from the Department of Cardiac Surgery II, and it would be inappropriate for people from other departments to join.

Unexpectedly, Gu Youran agreed with just a simple and direct sentence.

This unexpected success made Liu Mengyao's favorability towards Gu Youran soar.

She almost trotted to Gu Youran, her face filled with a childlike innocent smile.

This smile is in sharp contrast with her charming dress, yet it looks so harmonious on her.

In Gu Youran's opinion, her smile at this moment was more charming than any gorgeous dress.

"Thank you very much, I'll treat you to dinner some other day!"

There was a hint of urgency in Liu Mengyao's words, fearing that Gu Youran would go back on his word.

She naturally reached out her hand and gently held Gu Youran's arm.

"Let's add each other on WeChat so we can keep in touch later."

Gu Youran was not disgusted by her enthusiasm. Instead, she found it somewhat funny and a little warm.

She looked down at her arm that was held, and the corners of her lips unconsciously rose.

She gladly accepted Liu Mengyao's proposal, and they both took out their phones and added each other on WeChat.

From that moment on, Liu Mengyao became Gu Youran's little tail.

She followed Gu Youran wherever she went.

This made Gu Youran feel a little amused and helpless.

Fortunately, it’s time to get off work.

The two walked hand in hand to the hospital entrance, and waited for the shuttle with their colleagues to go to Yunding Restaurant for dinner.

Colleagues gathered in groups of three or four, chatting and sharing interesting stories of the day.

However, in this harmonious atmosphere, there are some discordant voices.

Someone murmured, "Doctor Gu is really capable, inviting us to dinner at Yunding Restaurant."

Another person whispered even more brazenly, "Didn't you see the news in the group? I heard she's being kept by someone. Maybe this money was given by that person?"

Although these words were deliberately spoken in a low voice, they were still heard by Lin Hao who had just come out of the hospital gate.

He frowned and was about to step forward and scold those who were gossiping, but he felt a pair of hands pulling his arm.

When he turned around, he saw Gu Youran and Liu Mengyao holding hands.

The two of them stood out in the crowd, as if they were a pair of good sisters who could talk about anything. Their tacit understanding and intimacy with each other made others envious.

Lin Hao was stunned. He didn't even know when the two of them met and when they became so close.

What exactly did he miss?

He looked at Liu Mengyao in confusion, "Why are you here? Today is our department's dinner party, why are you causing trouble?"

Liu Mengyao pursed her lips and looked at Gu Youran with a look of grievance.

Gu Youran couldn't help laughing out loud.

She patted Liu Mengyao on the shoulder and said to Lin Hao, "I invited her, Director Lin, you don't mind, do you?"

Lin Hao sighed helplessly, "You treat me, you decide, I have no objection."

He looked at those gossipers with a hint of warning in his eyes.

Those people seemed to feel his gaze and fell silent, no longer saying anything.

Lin Hao paused, then lowered his voice and said to Gu Youran, "I just saw the message in the group. What can I do for you? Do you want me to clarify it specifically?"

Gu Youran shook his head. "No, I will prove with facts that those are just rumors."

Lin Hao nodded. "If you need any help, just ask. We all have your back and will support you to the fullest."

Liu Mengyao also came over quickly, her eyes sparkling, "And me, and me, I will also fully support you."

"No matter what difficulties you encounter, I will stand by your side and face them with you."

Gu Youran looked at them and felt deeply moved.

In this complex and ever-changing society, it is so rare and precious to meet such sincere and kind people.

Gu Youran said sincerely: "Thank you, it's great to have you!"

Suddenly, a deep and powerful engine roar interrupted the conversation between the three people.

They looked in the direction of the sound.