Chapter 76
Chapter 76
Shen Qingyuan has one year left in her standardized residency training at Jicheng University People's Hospital. Changing hospitals during the standardized residency training period for medical students is feasible under certain conditions, but the policy is strictly controlled.
The hospital has already given us the green light; we just need to follow the procedures, although it's a bit troublesome.
Ye Chuyang gave her a "long leave," and her service period was automatically extended. So she's been running back and forth between the two places lately, because she wants to spend more time with him and doesn't want to return to Jicheng too soon.
After Ning Xin finishes filming, Ye Chuyang still has more than ten days left in his filming schedule. However, it is estimated that Shen Qingyuan will also start working at Tanyi Hospital in about ten days.
The newlyweds couldn't wait to be together every moment, so Xiao Chao became unusually inconvenient. She was frequently assigned various tasks by Ye Chuyang, going wherever there was the longest queue.
The children are taken care of day and night, and then they have to "work overtime" at night, which is simply unbearable.
"Sister Chen, has Yang-ge recently... suffered some kind of shock?"
"Um?"
“Every night, he gorges himself on food, and I can’t even order takeout. He insists that the ingredients for dine-in and takeout are different, that takeout is all pre-cooked, and that I have to go to the restaurant myself to queue up and pack it up, and that I have to use stainless steel cutlery to avoid microplastics from plastic cutlery contaminating the food. When did he become so particular…”
A large portion of the delicious food naturally ended up in Shen Qingyuan's stomach, making her feel a little guilty. As someone in the know, she still had to play the role of an outsider.
Shen Qingyuan seemed somewhat helpless. "Well... maybe he's been in a good mood lately and has a big appetite."
"You noticed it too, Sister Chen?" Xiao Chao tried to widen his swollen eyes. "Brother Yang is acting strangely. I've also noticed that he often smiles to himself for no reason lately, and it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with him."
Shen Qingyuan felt it was time to encourage Ye Chuyang to give Xiao Chao a bigger bonus; the kid had really been working hard lately.
Shen Qingyuan: "..."
Although Xiao Chao would find out sooner or later that the two were dating, since Ye Chuyang didn't say anything, Shen Qingyuan was too embarrassed to say anything either. Let Xiao Chao stay in the dark for a while longer.
"Sister Chen, do you think Yang is in love?" Xiao Chao suddenly had a flash of inspiration. All his behaviors seemed to indicate that he was in love. After all, Xiao Chao had been in love before and understood men.
"You're so busy... you probably don't have time," Shen Qingyuan said against her will.
"That's true. And there's no suitable person."
Actually, they have very limited time alone together. They eat something, chat during physical therapy, hold hands, and then it's time to rest. They also have to be careful that Xiao Chao doesn't suddenly come in.
The two have not yet officially gone on a date.
As the project neared its end, Ye Chuyang was exhausted every day, and even if he had the ulterior motives, he simply didn't have the extra energy to do anything.
Xiao Chao used to really ship Ning Xin and Ye Chuyang as a couple, but after a few months, he felt there was no chance and stopped shipping them.
Xiao Chao felt that success always comes at a price. For ordinary people, they can still enjoy the simple pleasures of family life, but people like Yang Ge who are exceptionally successful don't have the time or energy to enjoy such pleasures.
Little did the child know, Ye Chuyang managed to balance work and life perfectly, and while filming one movie, he also found a girlfriend.
On the day Ye Chuyang finished filming, Shen Qingyuan also went to the set, and the crew members were all looking for the male lead to take photos with.
Ye Chuyang was quite happy and beckoned Shen Qingyuan to come over as well.
He held a large bouquet of flowers in his hands, smiling at the camera. He placed one hand next to Shen Qingyuan's shoulder tentatively, suppressing the smugness in his lips and heart, and pulled her a little closer.
Shen Qingyuan was a little confused, afraid that others would see through her, and didn't want to say anything immediately, but she was also quite happy and smiled at the camera.
The camera focused, capturing this group photo.
Everything happens for a reason!
Shen Qingyuan's onboarding procedures were almost complete. One of them had time, while the other had to go to Jicheng. The young couple were like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
Once inside the lounge, Shen Qingyuan said, "You should rest well in Hengdian for a few days, and most importantly, get plenty of sleep. I've bought a plane ticket for tonight, so I have to... go."
"So soon?" He was thinking that since they both finally had time, they could have a proper date. Things like watching movies, eating out, working out, traveling... there should be plenty of things couples could do. Ye Chuyang hadn't been in a relationship for years, and after researching a bunch of dating tips, he was really looking forward to it.
The thought of being alone again made Ye Chuyang unhappy, even though he was happy about finishing filming.
She patted his hand encouragingly, "It's okay, there are still several hours before we leave. And once I'm settled in Jicheng, you can come see me too."
She's new to the job and needs to get used to both work and life, so she hasn't had much time to take care of him lately.
He looked at Shen Qingyuan pitifully, but before he could come up with a new idea, the makeup artist came in, greeted him, and began to remove Ye Chuyang's wig. Shen Qingyuan then went out first.
I calculated that it would take another two hours to get to the airport, which would give me time to spend with Ye Chuyang. However, it wouldn't be exactly alone, as there would be people everywhere.
For some reason, Shen Qingyuan suddenly felt a little lost. The carefree days of being together like children were over. They wouldn't be living in the same city anymore, and they probably wouldn't spend much time together each day. She felt somewhat uneasy about the future.
Ye Chuyang changed back into her own clothes, a T-shirt and shorts, and wore a fisherman's hat that covered half of her face.
He wrapped up filming today, and fans spontaneously prepared some wrap-up materials, placing them near the set for visiting fans to take photos. The atmosphere on set was joyful. When Ye Chuyang came out of the dressing room, fans swarmed around him, asking for autographs and photos.
Ye Chuyang searched for Shen Qingyuan through the crowd, peeking out and dealing with fans. Usually, when filming was in full swing, the fans were quite considerate and didn't crowd around. But now that filming was wrapping up, everyone was a bit more unrestrained.
A girl lost a shoe in the crush. Another girl tripped and fell. Ye Chuyang reacted quickly, reaching out to help her up. When she saw her idol's hand on hers, the girl was so happy she almost fainted. The other girls were envious and secretly jealous, some of the more resourceful ones thinking they could do the same next time.
After finally getting rid of them, Ye Chuyang noticed Shen Qingyuan standing not far away. She was pacing back and forth with her head down, holding a letter in her hand with a pink envelope.
Seeing Ye Chuyang approach, Shen Qingyuan waved the letter in her hand: "A young girl gave this to you and asked me to pass it on."
Shen Qingyuan had been with the production team for three months, and many fans knew her to some extent, but they didn't know exactly what she did, assuming she was also Ye Chuyang's assistant. The girl delivering the letter couldn't squeeze in, so she gave it to Shen Qingyuan.
She's quite a young girl, probably in middle or high school, and she traveled all this way to see her idol. Kids these days are really dedicated to their idols.
Shen Qingyuan chatted with her for a few minutes. The girl said that she was not very good at studying and felt hopeless about the future. Later, she fell in love with "Brother" and felt that she should study hard and be a kind, good, and socially contributing person in order to be worthy of the brother she loved.
Ye Chuyang took the letter and said with a smile, "Thank you, Dr. Shen."
“Ye Chuyang,” Shen Qingyuan suddenly said seriously, “you still need to be a good role model and not let these children down.”
It's not that I don't trust him, it's just that I've been placed in a very high position, so I need to be more cautious and avoid arrogance and impetuosity.
The very point she repeatedly attacked herself for was precisely her lack of caution. Holding life and death in one's hands requires utmost care.
Ye Chuyang understood what she meant and nodded solemnly, "Okay, I promise you."
With this delay, plus the half-hour it took to get back to the hotel, and after sitting in the room for a while, it was about time for Shen Qingyuan to leave.
"I'll take you." He went to get his luggage, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"No need. I'll just go downstairs and take a taxi."
Ye Chuyang picked up his luggage and drove away. Xiao Chao didn't follow, probably because he wanted to drive himself.
Shen Qingyuan caught up with her a few steps. "You had a long night shoot last night and then went to work again this morning. Did you get a full four hours of sleep? I'm worried about you driving."
His original intention was to let him go back to sleep. Ye Chuyang thought about it and realized that it was true; driving while fatigued was very unsafe, so he gave up the idea of driving to the airport himself.
"Yes, let's take a taxi then."
He was dressed simply, wearing a hat and a mask, and didn't attract much attention. When he was waiting for a car on the roadside, passersby just glanced at him a few times with some confusion.
The car arrived quickly, and Ye Chuyang opened the trunk and put the suitcase inside. Xiao Chao usually did these things; he'd never served anyone before, but now he was doing it enthusiastically and willingly. After all, it was his girlfriend!
The two sat in the back seat. Shen Qingyuan knew that he wouldn't easily change his mind once he made up his mind, so she stopped trying to persuade him. Fortunately, the hotel was only forty or fifty kilometers from the airport, and the round trip would only take a little over an hour if there was no traffic.
The taxi driver glanced at the young couple in the back seat through the rearview mirror and, knowing they were probably a couple, focused on driving.
As soon as he got on the bus, the mechanical vibrations were so hypnotic that Ye Chuyang quickly became drowsy. Before he completely fell asleep, he took Shen Qingyuan's hand, held it tightly in his palm, as if afraid that she would sneak away while he was asleep.
When Shen Qingyuan got out of the car, she intended to quietly take her hand out, but he woke up as soon as she moved her hand.
"We've arrived?" The voice was a little hoarse.
"Okay. You can sleep a little longer. I've spoken to the master and told him to go back the way he came."
"I'm going down too."
Being young and healthy, he was full of energy again after a half-hour nap. He took his luggage out of the trunk and pushed it toward the terminal.
Shen Qingyuan had no choice but to pay the fare and jog to catch up with him.
"Long-term lack of sleep will lower immunity and cause many diseases," Dr. Shen muttered.
"Okay, I'll sleep on the plane!"
Shen Qingyuan was shocked. "You're going to Jicheng too? Are you kidding me?"
"I told you, I'd give it to you."
"..."
He was wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, and carrying nothing. But as soon as he entered the terminal, he magically produced his ID card from his pocket and got his boarding pass from the self-service machine. Shen Qingyuan had no idea when he had bought the ticket.
Shen Qingyuan needed to check his luggage, so she told him to wait in the lounge area. After security, she went to a shop in the waiting area and bought some food. Neither of them had eaten dinner. Although there were airplane meals, this guy was picky about food, and she was worried about his stomach.
As dusk deepened, the two sat side by side on seats in the waiting area.
She said, "I have to go to the hospital for my shift the next day, and I'll be there all day. I won't have time to be with you."
"Then I'll wait for you, and there's still tonight."
"..."
He said it as an objective fact, and he said it in a calm tone, but Shen Qingyuan suddenly blushed.
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