Early in the morning, Wang Guohai, Director of Gynecology at Changjing Third Hospital, burst into the office of Wu Youdao in the TCM department, shouting before even stepping inside.

Wu Youdao was not holding clinic hours today and was reading in his office. He rose immediately upon hearing the commotion, a faint smile already playing on his lips.

"The young man's name is Zhang Yang. He's in Class 3, Grade '95, Clinical Medicine, at Changjing University Medical School. He's even an officer in the student union!"

Wang Guohai strode into the office, clutching a file, which he excitedly placed on Wu Youdao's desk.

In just over a day, they had unearthed everything about Zhang Yang. Wu Youdao had anticipated this outcome, given that Sister Zhou and her husband worked at the hospital, making the investigation into Zhang Yang's identity straightforward.

He hadn't expected it to be this quick, though, and the young man truly was a university student, just as he'd speculated.

To possess such formidable skill while still a student—his future achievements were surely limitless. This was a genuine, unpolished jade, a treasure undiscovered and uncarved by anyone.

The thought sent a thrill through Wu Youdao; he was eager to meet Zhang Yang again.

"Old Wu, what should we do? Should we try to get him into the hospital first?"

Wang Guohai looked expectantly at Wu Youdao, pressing the matter. The things Zhang Yang had explained to them that day had been truly eye-opening for him. While he might not be completely convinced by Zhang Yang, he certainly held immense admiration.

He understood that this young man’s future was immeasurable.

"There’s no rush in this matter. I recall Changjing University has an agreement with our hospital, right? A batch of interns from their Medical School is sent here annually?"

Wu Youdao gently shook his head. Wang Guohai’s eyes lit up instantly. "Yes, exactly. Every year, Changjing University sends a hundred students to intern here. He’s in his third year; his internship will start soon. Old Wu, are you suggesting we bring him in under the guise of an intern?"

"No. An internship would mean waiting several months. Doesn't the hospital have a special recruitment channel? Use that. Bring him directly into the hospital from the school, and the sooner the better!"

Wu Youdao shook his head again.

Zhang Yang’s medical skill commanded even his respect. Someone like that should be brought into the hospital sooner rather than later, lest he be discovered by others, which might lead to unnecessary complications.

"Old Wu, the special recruitment quotas are extremely limited, and there’s never been a precedent for directly recruiting an intern straight from school!"

Wang Guohai showed a flicker of hesitation. The hospital did have special recruitment slots, but only two per year, reserved for truly accomplished physicians—people of genuine talent and ability.

Of course, in practice, some connections sometimes managed to sneak in—that was just reality. Changjing Third Hospital was relatively upright; most of the annual special recruitment slots were used for actual talent. But precisely because they were so coveted, everyone watched them closely, especially the Vice Presidents, who all had their own interests—relatives, friends, and children. Special recruitment bypassed all other procedures and was a direct route into the hospital.

"Exceptional circumstances demand exceptional measures. Consider this: is this person worthy of your hospital's special recruitment slot? If not, you can wait until his school assigns interns and then approach him then!"

Old Wu's voice softened slightly.

Ultimately, Old Wu wasn't a staff physician at this hospital; he was an external consultant. He didn't know how long he would remain employed there, and it was already quite commendable that he was focusing wholeheartedly on this matter now. How they proceeded was up to the hospital itself.

"I understand. I’ll go see the Director right now!"

Wang Guohai blinked slightly, then nodded immediately, grabbing the file and leaving Wu Youdao's office. Wu Youdao chuckled softly, picked up the large teacup from his desk, and took a sip.

This was a remarkable young man. Wu Youdao felt a strong anticipation, longing to converse with him again, to probe deeply and discover just how profound this young man's depths truly were.

Wang Guohai’s meeting with the Director was not as smooth as Wu Youdao had imagined.

The hospital’s special recruitment slots were far too few. When the Director heard they were to be used for an intern—an unhired intern at that—his eyes widened in disbelief. Recruiting an intern via this route was almost unthinkable.

It was only after Wu Youdao's name was invoked that the Director agreed to consider it.

Later, the Director personally visited Wu Youdao’s office, and the two spoke for half an hour. When the Director returned, he immediately signed a special recruitment quota form. This blank form was then handed directly to Wang Guohai.

Holding the document, Wang Guohai finally broke into a smile. He could already envision the moment his department produced a nationally top-tier physician.

Zhang Yang, of course, knew nothing of this. When he woke up that morning, he found Mi Xue was already gone from the room, but the living room table held the fragrant aroma of fried dough sticks and warm soy milk.

This was the breakfast Mi Xue had bought for him.

As for Mi Xue herself, she was currently exercising in the community courtyard outside. Watching her slender figure from the balcony not far away, a slight smile curved Zhang Yang's lips.

Mi Xue was indeed a fine girl; living with someone like her felt like a kind of enjoyment.

After finishing his satisfying breakfast, Mi Xue returned from her workout. Seeing Zhang Yang, a flush immediately rose on her face. She hurried through a greeting and darted into the bathroom.

Noticing Mi Xue’s slightly reddened cheeks, Zhang Yang shook his head internally, a quiet joy rising within him.

The Zhang Yang of before was a fool, but the current one certainly was not. He understood that this girl genuinely cared for him, that she had fallen for him.

Being liked was an absolute delight, especially this pure affection from a university student. Unlike his past life, where many beautiful women approached him, claiming love, he knew they desired his mansion and his wealth, not him. In his previous life, despite being a rich bachelor, he never truly believed in love's existence. But this life, he believed, because at this moment, he possessed nothing for a woman to covet, save for himself alone.

Mi Xue liked him for him.

"What are you staring at, you fool? Let's go, class is starting soon!"

Mi Xue finished showering and changing. As she walked into the living room and saw Zhang Yang still grinning at her, she couldn't help but snap at him. Her face red, head lowered, she rushed out the door first.

Zhang Yang let out a loud laugh behind her, even whistling before following her out. They walked one behind the other for a short while, before naturally falling into step side-by-side, heading toward the campus together.

On the way, they encountered many classmates, including some who knew them.

To be precise, most people knew Mi Xue. She was the Flower of the Mathematics Department, one of the campus's Four Beauties. Many whispered that Mi Xue was actually more beautiful than the current Campus Belle, and should hold that title, but the Belle's superior family background had managed to overshadow Mi Xue and secure her the current position at Changjing University. Mi Xue herself had heard these rumors but had never paid them any mind.

………… Thank you, old friend Yanhui Man, for your generous tip again!!! C