After several hours, the delivery room door opened…
Wan Yunting emerged, holding his newborn daughter. His face was filled with excitement as he looked at his parents, grandfather, sister, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao. He happily announced, "She's out, Yan Xi is fine."
"Oh, that's wonderful!"
Xia Xiangyun couldn't help but clap her hands in delight. She and Ouyang Zhixin hurried over, looking at the newborn baby in Wan Yunting's arms…
"Let me see too…"
Ouyang Fanmeng excitedly squeezed forward. She looked at her little niece and happily said, "I'm your auntie…"
"Let me have a look…"
Ouyang Shenhe came forward. Wan Yunting held his daughter out for him to see and smiled, "Grandpa, you're a great-grandfather now."
"Haha, that's great…"
Ouyang Shenhe was filled with excitement and joy. Being able to see the fourth generation born was enough to make him feel content in life.
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao also came closer. Looking at the baby in Wan Yunting's arms, they couldn't help but feel envious, wishing they too could have a child…
"Ugh…"
Suddenly, Gu Luotang's delicate eyebrows furrowed. She covered her chest with her hand, a strange wave of nausea washing over her. Qi Miaomiao beside her asked nervously, "Senior Sister, what's wrong?"
Wan Yunting, who was being surrounded by his parents and the others while holding his daughter, saw Gu Luotang's distress and asked anxiously, "What's wrong?"
Gu Luotang seemed to sense something. Her eyes widened as she looked at Wan Yunting, saying nervously, "I think I..."
"Senior Sister, you don't think you're pregnant?" Qi Miaomiao exclaimed.
"Ah, Luotang is pregnant?"
These words made Xia Xiangyun, Ouyang Zhixin, and the others exclaim in shock. Wan Yunting quickly handed his daughter to a nurse for an examination, then hurried over, took Gu Luotang's wrist, and felt her pulse. His eyes lit up, and he excitedly said, "Luotang, it's a happy pulse."
Gu Luotang covered her mouth, her eyes instantly reddening.
"Oh my gosh, Sister Luotang, you're pregnant too!" Ouyang Fanmeng was thrilled.
Xia Xiangyun, Ouyang Zhixin, and Old Master Ouyang Shenhe were all beaming with happiness. They smiled and said, "Wonderful, truly wonderful! This time it'll definitely be a boy."
Ouyang Zhixin chuckled at this, "Dad, she's just pregnant, we don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet."
"Haha, I'm sure it'll be a boy," Ouyang Shenhe roared with laughter.
Wan Yunting was excited, his large hand tightly holding Gu Luotang's. He hadn't expected that just after Fang Yanxi gave birth to their daughter, Gu Luotang would also be pregnant. Judging by her pulse, she was already over three months pregnant.
Soon, the news spread outside, reporting that Fang Yanxi had given birth to the fourth generation for the Ouyang family.
In Huadu City, Fang Guowen and Du Xiu Mei, along with Old Master Fang Shoushan, flew to the capital that very day. His second brother and sister-in-law also called Wan Yunting to congratulate him. If their newborn son hadn't made it inconvenient to travel, they would have come to the capital to offer their congratulations as well.
Wan Yunting's daughter's birth was a joyous occasion for the entire Ouyang family, and everyone in the clan extended their congratulations.
In the following days, Wan Yunting stayed at the hospital, accompanying Fang Yanxi. Their daughter was also very healthy, bringing them immense happiness.
Five days later, they left the hospital, and Fang Yanxi began her confinement at home. Ouyang Zhixin and Xia Xiangyun, along with Fang Guowen and Du Xiu Mei, the parents from both sides, vied to take care of Fang Yanxi and their granddaughter, feeding them all sorts of delicious food. In just a few days, Fang Yanxi had gained a considerable amount of weight…
That evening, Ouyang Shenhe hosted a family banquet to celebrate the birth of Wan Yunting and Fang Yanxi's daughter, personally naming their great-granddaughter Ouyang Xinyu.
"Go on, go attend to your business, don't get in the way."
Wan Yunting was shooed out by his mother and mother-in-law, Du Xiu Mei, leaving him with a helpless expression. He had no choice but to find Fang Yanxi. He saw her looking pained as she eyed the nourishing soups and milk-boosting broths on the table, complaining, "If I keep eating like this, I'll get so fat."
Wan Yunting rolled his eyes and sighed, "Alright, I'll eat them for you."
Seeing her husband help her finish the nourishing soups, Fang Yanxi smiled and said, "I heard from Fanmeng that Luotang is also pregnant?"
Wan Yunting almost choked. He turned to Fang Yanxi and nodded sheepishly with a smile.
Fang Yanxi gave him a look and asked, "So what are your plans now?"
Wan Yunting scratched his head, walked over, and sat beside Fang Yanxi. He put his large arm around her slightly plump waist and smiled, "Dad's idea is to get us a marriage certificate."
Fang Yanxi turned to him, raising an eyebrow, "Together?"
Wan Yunting nodded bashfully. Fang Yanxi didn't say anything, having already come to terms with it in her heart.
Following this, Wan Yunting had to return to continue treating those who had specifically come to seek his medical help, as he had no opportunity to help care for his daughter…
With both sets of parents vying to look after their daughter, there was no role left for him as a father…
Peace Street, Capital City.
This was a gathering place for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Famous TCM clinics such as Tong Ren Tang, Liu Ping Tang, and Chang Chun Medical Hall were all gathered on this Peace Street, which was why it was also known as TCM Street.
"Young Master, please be careful on your way."
Liu Ping Tang Medical Hall, a three-story building with Chinese-style decoration, represented the hundred-year heritage of the Liu family. Even Liu Pingyi, who had retired, occasionally saw patients at the clinic, attracting many people who came for treatment.
Liu He occasionally visited the medical hall. After all, Liu Ping Tang was the foundation of their Liu family. This medical hall had a history of over a hundred years and was a century-old establishment on this TCM Street.
Of course, TCM clinics like Tong Ren Tang, Chang Chun Medical Hall, Dian He Tang, and Ji Shi Tang were also century-old establishments. It was impossible to say who was the most authoritative in traditional Chinese medicine.
Liu He, accompanied by his subordinate Li Wenhai, emerged from their family's medical hall. As they were about to get into the car to return, he noticed a large shop across the street, several storefronts away, undergoing renovation. The style suggested it was also going to be a TCM clinic, which made Liu He curious. "Who's planning to open a medical hall here?"
Li Wenhai glanced over and shook his head, "I don't know."
Liu He raised an eyebrow and said, "Investigate and find out who it is."
"Understood."
Li Wenhai nodded and got into the car with Liu He, saying, "It's probably some out-of-towner who doesn't know any better, opening a clinic on TCM Street. They haven't even bothered to look at the names of the clinics on this street."
Liu He sat in the back, holding his phone, and then said, "I heard Wan Yunting is practicing medicine privately now, is that true?"
Li Wenhai, who was driving, replied, "I heard that too. He sees people privately at his home, but rumor has it that those who specifically seek him out are all influential figures!"
"Oh."
Liu He raised an eyebrow. This was somewhat problematic.
If Wan Yunting were practicing medicine privately without authorization, he, as the Vice Chairman of the Chinese Medicine Association, could intervene.
However, hearing that those seeking Wan Yunting's treatment were all influential high-society figures, Liu He found himself unable to do anything.
"Brother Liu, it seems this Wan Yunting hasn't given up!" said Li Wenhai, who was driving.
"Hmph, what can he do?"
Liu He nodded, a hint of malice in his eyes, and said, "He's no longer the chairman."
Li Wenhai nodded, then raised an eyebrow, concerned, "I'm just worried that Gu Yuanbai might secretly help Wan Yunting!"
Liu He let out a disdainful scoff, "It won't be long before Gu Yuanbai steps down. When I take over as the Chairman, even if Wan Yunting wants to return, he'll have to get past me!"
"That's true."
Li Wenhai chuckled and continued driving Liu He back to the Chinese Medicine Association's office…
In the following days, everything was peaceful. Wan Yunting was either at home treating those who had specifically come to see him, or he was competing with his mother and the others for the chance to care for his daughter…
One day, he specially took Gu Luotang to the hospital for a check-up. Her baby was over three months old and developing healthily, which made Gu Luotang very happy. Qi Miaomiao accompanied them and teased, "Senior Sister, you'll be a mother next year."
"Let's go, I'll take you both back."
Wan Yunting took the two women and left the hospital, driving directly to Old Master Gu's house. Gu Yuanbai was also at home. Upon seeing them return and after a few inquiries, he called Wan Yunting to the leisure pavilion in the courtyard. The gourd vine had withered, hanging with many dried gourds…
At this moment, a young man returned from outside. Wan Yunting turned and smiled, "Senior Brother Du is back."
"Yunting."
The newcomer was Du Hua, Gu Yuanbai's second disciple. He had specifically asked Du Hua to come and help Wan Yunting renovate his clinic and procure medicinal herbs.
"Thank you for your hard work during this period, Senior Brother Du," Wan Yunting said gratefully.
Du Hua greeted his master, Gu Yuanbai, and waved to Wan Yunting with a smile, saying, "You're too kind. The renovation of the clinic is nearing completion. The herbs and utensils have all been procured. It will all be ready in a few days. You can go take a look then."
"That's great."
Wan Yunting nodded with a smile and personally poured tea for Du Hua.
Gu Yuanbai also smiled and said, "Little Wan, I've also found two pharmacists for you. Once the clinic is ready, I'll have them come over to make preparations."
"Okay, thank you, Old Master Gu." Wan Yunting expressed his gratitude.
Du Hua added, "As for the other staff for the clinic, you can recruit them externally."
"Alright, I'll handle these matters," Wan Yunting replied with a smile.
Afterward, he discussed other aspects of the clinic with Du Hua and Gu Yuanbai in detail. He was supposed to stay for dinner, but Su Ke'er called, saying she was unhappy. Wan Yunting, unsure of what had happened, hurriedly left Gu Yuanbai's place and drove to find Su Ke'er…
Although Su Ke'er worked at the hospital, she lived alone in a small villa that her elder brother, Su Xing'an, had bought in the capital.
Now, with Wan Yunting's help, the Su family's business had recovered its vitality, but it would still take time to regain its former status as a top-tier group in Shenzhen…
"Ke'er, what happened?"
Seeing Su Ke'er open the door, Wan Yunting asked anxiously.
Su Ke'er looked unhappy and extended her arms, wanting a hug, her lips pouting in displeasure. "I quit!"
"Quit?"
Wan Yunting hugged her and walked into the living room, sitting down on the sofa. He looked at Su Ke'er in surprise. She nodded and said, "Yes, it was that Doctor Zhang Changlin. He deliberately made things difficult for me and even colluded with all the doctors and nurses in the emergency department to ostracize me. In a fit of anger, I decided to resign."
Wan Yunting raised an eyebrow and asked, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
It turned out that after Wan Yunting saved those six poisoned children in the emergency department last time, Doctor Zhang Changlin was displeased. For some time, he had been targeting Su Ke'er in the emergency department, colluding with all the doctors and nurses.
Su Ke'er couldn't tolerate this mistreatment and, in a fit of anger, had resigned that day.