Ye Qingqing met several members of the Xinglin Association in Pingjiang. They were all highly respected doctors, and quite old. Guan Yongqing was relatively young, which made Ye Qingqing feel embarrassed, as she felt that she was too inexperienced.

However, those seniors were all very easy to talk to and did not put on airs just because Ye Qingqing was young. They even encouraged Ye Qingqing to ask any questions she had, as they were happy to discuss them.

Ye Qingqing was very fortunate to have joined the Medical Association. The members of this association were truly dedicated to studying medicine, without much infighting or pursuit of fame and fortune, unlike some other associations where people would fight tooth and nail for professional titles.

Sister Wang is recovering well, and Guan Yongqing approved her discharge. During this time, none of her four children have come to visit, and they haven't even mentioned medical expenses, which is truly disheartening.

Grandpa Ma came every day, and his soup-making skills improved, but Ye Qingqing sensed that he seemed to have something on his mind and was melancholy.

On the day of discharge, Ye Qingqing and Gu Nianci went to the hospital to help with the procedures. However, Grandpa Ma did not come. Aunt Lu was still there. Sister Wang heard that Aunt Lu could not find work, so she asked her to come home and help with housework.

"Why isn't Grandpa Ma coming anymore? He used to come every day." Ye Qingqing asked curiously.

Logically speaking, today is an auspicious day for Mr. Ma to be discharged from the hospital, so he should have come. Why did he back out at the last minute?

Sister Wang was also puzzled and said unhappily, "You'll see it when we get back. Let's go home first."

She and Grandpa Ma are neighbors living on different floors, and have been neighbors for decades. Grandpa Ma's wife passed away early, dying in childbirth while giving birth to their youngest son, leaving behind two sons. It was extremely difficult for Grandpa Ma, a grown man, to take care of the two children. Sister Wang's husband had a good relationship with Grandpa Ma, and she couldn't bear to see the two children often not having a decent meal, so she would often lend a hand.

Despite some ups and downs, she managed to raise her two sons, and both of them are very successful. The older son went abroad to study and later settled there, while the younger son is pursuing his doctorate in Beijing and is also said to be going abroad to study soon.

Ye Qingqing and Gu Nianci escorted Sister Wang home. The house was spotless and clean, and the flowers on the balcony were thriving, all thanks to Grandpa Ma's care. Seeing the clean and tidy home, Sister Wang smiled, feeling quite warm and fuzzy.

After sitting for a while, Ye Qingqing and Gu Nianci said goodbye. Their visas to Wo had been processed, and Lu Mo had booked a flight for five days later. Ye Qingqing had already called Tsumabuki Minami, as five days later was the Little New Year, just a few days before Lunar New Year's Eve.

Ye Qingqing prepared at home and stored everything in her spatial storage. Xiao Tong held an impromptu additional match, which was quite a coincidence. It was in Kyoto, China, and her opponent was Choi Seok, the Go master from Korea.

Originally, Xiao Tong was far from qualified to face Cui Shi. Master Nie wanted to train Xiao Tong for another two years before challenging Cui Shi. However, this time it was Cui Shi who took the initiative to ask Xiao Tong to spar. It was not a competition, but just a friendly spar.

Such an opportunity is extremely rare. Master Nie is prepared to personally accompany Xiao Tong to the country for the competition and take the opportunity to travel around. Therefore, Master Nie will also be on this trip.

Later, the group grew larger and larger. A certain sister-obsessed guy, who was not at ease with Tian Tian and Xiao Tong traveling, insisted on joining them and shamelessly insisted on going along, unaware of how much people disliked him.

The trip was about to begin, and everyone was excited and looking forward to it. Ye Qingqing was no exception. She had never gone out with so many people before, and it was sure to be a lot of fun. However, three days before departure, Ye Qingqing received a call from Sister Wang, asking her to come over.