Provincial People's Hospital.
A luxurious sapphire blue Mercedes-Benz RV pulled smoothly to a stop in front of the outpatient building. Fang Xu, who had been waiting there, quickly went to greet it.
"Fang Xu, is everything arranged?" Chen Yang jumped out of the driver's seat and asked with a smile.
Two days ago, Director Chen of the Department of Neurology at the Provincial People's Hospital returned to Rongcheng after completing an overseas study trip. Fang Xu immediately arranged for a consultation for Su He's grandmother.
Yesterday, Chen Yang had asked Fang Xu to drive his RV back in advance so that it would be convenient to take his grandmother to the hospital for her check-up today.
"Don't worry! Director Chen canceled a surgery this morning and is just waiting for his grandmother to arrive," Fang Xu replied.
"Great! Buddy, you've worked hard!" Chen Yang patted Fang Xu on the shoulder.
The two walked to the car together and helped Grandma out. Su He followed behind. Song Yi, who had also come in the car, insisted on coming along from the Luhang residential area after hearing that Grandma was at the hospital for a checkup, saying it would be helpful.
Su He gratefully said to Fang Xu,
"Brother Fang Xu, thank you so much!"
"Sister-in-law, don't be so polite with me!" Fang Xu replied with a grin. "We're all family, such words of thanks are too formal!"
Su He's cheeks flushed instantly, but she was secretly delighted. She glanced at Chen Yang, who was grinning mischievously beside her, and then lowered her head, smiling shyly and playfully.
The group took the elevator directly to the third floor, the neurology department. Dr. Chen's consultation room was closed; he had instructed early that morning not to book his specialist appointments for the morning, as he had important patients to see.
Fang Xu stepped forward and knocked on the door. A clear voice called out from inside:
"Come in!"
Fang Xu pushed open the door. A doctor, about sixty years old and wearing a white coat, was sitting behind his desk, flipping through a book. Hearing someone enter, the doctor looked up, adjusted his glasses, and stood up to greet Fang Xu warmly, saying:
"Young Fang, you're here! It's been so long! How is your father's health?"
Fang Xu smiled and said:
"Thank you for your concern, Director Chen. My father is in good health!"
Director Chen... Ren nodded, glanced at Su He's grandmother, and asked with a smile:
"Xiao Fang, is this the patient?"
Fang Xu nodded and said:
"Yes, Director Chen, this is a good friend's grandmother. Please take good care of her."
"Don't mention it. I'm a doctor, my job is to serve patients!" Director Chen waved his hand and said with a smile, "Please sit down! The patient's family member, come here for a moment."
After saying that, Director Chen went back to his desk. Su He helped her grandmother to a chair and then sat down on the stool in front of Director Chen's desk.
Director Chen briefly inquired about the grandmother's onset time and any unusual symptoms, then asked:
"I'll order a few tests first. A more detailed diagnosis will be possible after the test results are available… By the way, is this the elderly lady's first time visiting my hospital? You'll need to get a prepaid card and a medical record card first."
Since Fang Xu brought her directly to Director Chen, there was no registration, so no card or medical record was obtained. Upon hearing this, Chen Yang immediately stood up and said,
"Then I'll go down and get it done right away!"
Just then, Song Yi rushed in, holding a card and a medical record, saying,
"No need, I've already taken care of it!"
When he entered, Song Yi had asked Su He for his grandmother's ID card. He hadn't followed everyone upstairs, but instead queued in the lobby on the first floor to get everything done.
Song Yi smiled and said,
"I've already deposited 10,000 yuan. I'll use it for now, and I'll deposit more if it's not enough!"
Su He immediately said,
"Oh dear! How can I let you pay! Song Yi, I'll get the money for you after the checkup!"
"Sister-in-law, don't be so formal. Can't I just consider it a gift from me to my grandmother?" Having helped Chen Yang with the secondhand house matter recently, Song Yi had more money on him, so he said casually. "How can that be!" Su He shook her head repeatedly. "I can't take your money…"
"Su He, Xiao Yi is right. Consider this money our gift to Grandma. Xiao Yi, let's each pay half!" Chen Yang chimed in from the side. "Don't refuse, hurry up, the director is waiting to write the prescription!"
Upon hearing this, Su He didn't insist any further and quickly handed the medical card to Director Chen.
Chen Yang gave Song Yi an approving look and whispered:
"Xiao Yi, you handled this matter very well! Thumbs up!"
Song Yi, receiving Chen Yang's praise, smiled happily to the side. Fang Xu couldn't help but glance at Song Yi again, thinking: This kid is quite clever! Efficient and tactful, a real talent! Director Chen quickly filled out the examination form and then called two hospital aides to bring a wheelchair. He also contacted the relevant departments to make arrangements, ensuring that Grandma could proceed directly to her examination without waiting in line.
Furthermore, the results wouldn't take hours or even days; they would be available on-site and immediately transmitted to Director Chen's computer.
Director Chen's thoughtfulness was undeniable; it was clear he frequently served high-ranking officials, paying attention to every detail.
Su He accompanied Grandma to her examination, leaving Chen Yang and the others with some free time. Two aides and Su He were sufficient.
Fang Xu smiled and thanked Director Chen, then sat down with Chen Yang and Song Yi on a bench in the corridor to rest.
Fang Xu took out a cigarette, glanced at the prominent no-smoking sign in the corridor, hesitated, smelled the cigarette, and put it back in the pack. He glanced at Chen Yang, a hint of worry in his eyes.
The news of Guo Li's investigation quickly spread throughout Rongcheng's officialdom, and Fang Xu heard it immediately. Fang Xu had many sources of information; he knew Fan Changtian was determined to pin the blame on Chen Yang, and therefore he was secretly anxious.
However, he saw Chen Yang acting as if nothing had happened, his face showing no change, leisurely chatting with Song Yi.
"Brother Yang, that design course is too difficult. Why don't we skip it? Wouldn't it be better if I focused on helping you with the house deal?" Song Yi said with a bitter face.
Song Yi's academic foundation wasn't strong, and he knew almost nothing about computers. He had been persuaded by Chen Yang to learn design, and both web design and graphic design software were quite difficult, especially for a complete novice like Song Yi.
At the time, Song Yi was heartbroken about the over eight thousand yuan tuition fee, so he gritted his teeth and persevered. Now that he's helping Chen Yang with secondhand housing, he's made some money himself, so eight thousand isn't a big deal for him. The key is that Song Yi feels incredibly comfortable in the secondhand housing business, but sitting in the design class classroom is a nightmare; he feels like he's sitting on pins and needles every day.
"You dare!" Chen Yang glared at Song Yi, then continued, "You'll be at a disadvantage wherever you go if you're uneducated. Learning more will help you… Besides, are you really willing to give up all those beautiful girls in your design class?"
"Brother Yang, don't mention beautiful girls…" Song Yi became even more depressed at the mention of beautiful girls. He'd been foolishly swayed by Chen Yang's words to sign up, only to find that while there were many girls in the class, none of them could be considered beautiful.
What good are real beauties for learning design? "Haha..." Chen Yang couldn't help but chuckle at Song Yi's long face. After a moment, he patted Song Yi's shoulder and said seriously, "Xiao Yi, you have to continue going to this design class. Not only do you have to go, but you also have to study hard. I know that training class guarantees you'll learn. Your graduation project must be submitted to me for review. Only if I deem it acceptable will it count. Otherwise, you'll have to go back and study for another term!"
Chen Yang had Song Yi learn design to prepare him for starting his own company. Song Yi would be a key manager in the company; how could he not understand the business?
"Ah?" Song Yi's face fell even more. "Brother Yang, can we change to something else? Photoshop is too difficult..."
"It's just software. You're so smart, you'll definitely be fine!" Chen Yang encouraged him.
Speaking of Photoshop, Chen Yang recalled a joke he'd heard in his past life and asked with a smile:
"By the way, Xiao Yi, you've been studying for so long, let me test you! Do you know the origin of the name Photoshop?"
Song Yi was completely baffled by Chen Yang's question, looking utterly bewildered.
"What origin? My teacher never mentioned it..."
"Haha, let me explain!" Chen Yang smiled smugly, then said seriously, "Legend has it that Buddha was persuaded by an ugly woman, and thus revealed the mysteries of the world. From then on, everyone could freely transform their appearance into whatever they wanted. This technique was later called 'Buddha's revelation.' Many years later, someone in Xiniu Hezhou transliterated it as Photoshop, abbreviated to PS... Hahaha!"
After Chen Yang finished speaking, he couldn't help but burst into laughter first, while Song Yi, after hearing this incredibly lame joke, only realized after a while that Chen Yang was joking, and he couldn't help but roll his eyes. Fang Xu, who had been watching from the side, noticed that Chen Yang's cheerful demeanor didn't seem feigned, and couldn't help but think to himself:
What time is it? This kid still has the mind to joke around. Is he really heartless? Or has he simply not heard the news at all?
Fang Xu glanced at Chen Yang worriedly again, and couldn't help but pull him aside, asking in a low voice:
"Chen Yang, do you know about Guo Li, the director of the Zhonglou District Demolition Office, being placed under investigation?"
Chen Yang's smile faded, and he said with a somber expression:
"I know. I heard it's quite a big deal. The district has set up a special working group to investigate this matter, and Fan Changtian is personally leading the group."
"And you're still unmoved?" Fang Xu asked anxiously. "Fan Changtian is after you, don't you know?"
"Of course I know!" Chen Yang said nonchalantly. "Fan Changtian is just Fan Er's dog. That bastard Fan Zihong told him to bite me, and he pounced on me without hesitation..."