This kid, practically mummified, and he’s still thinking about laying someone out. In Wang Chen’s current state, he truly couldn’t fight anyone; he probably couldn't even take on a small child.

“Who is your uncle?” Zhang Yang walked over with a smile, casually throwing out the question. Wang Chen was genuinely warm-hearted; Zhang Yang already knew from their time in Shanghai that when Huang Hai was insulted that time, Wang Chen was the first to step up, eager to find someone to get revenge for him.

Zhang Yang believed everything Wang Chen said. “My uncle works at the Administration for Industry and Commerce.

His rank isn’t high, but it’s more than enough to deal with one restaurant owner. Don’t worry, my uncle heard about the life-saving favor you did for me and has already ordered his subordinates to handle it!” Wang Chen said dismissively.

Just as he finished speaking, another voice came through his phone. “The Director of the Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce isn't considered a low rank?

Wang Chen, when did you become so modest, you little devil?” It was clearly Huang Hai’s voice on the line. When Zhang Yang had walked in, Wang Chen had indeed been chatting with Huang Hai on the phone.

Wang Chen was the type who couldn’t stand loneliness, but now, immobilized, all he could do was make more calls to connect with people. “Your uncle is the Provincial Bureau Director?” Zhang Yang was momentarily taken aback.

A Provincial Bureau Director was certainly not a minor figure. These young masters, despite their families only being involved in commerce, all had considerable backgrounds.

Officials and merchants; in this day and age, one truly couldn't get far in business without official backing. “Never mind what he is, don't worry.

He’s already agreed to this. We’ll fine that boss to death, bankrupt him, leave him with nothing, and then I’ll notify my friends in the circle, and we’ll collectively boycott him so his only path left is begging!” Wang Chen chuckled, leaving Zhang Yang utterly speechless.

Wang Chen was certainly ruthless. That boss had offended his friend, not him, yet Wang Chen was coming down so hard.

According to what he said, if the Administration for Industry and Commerce truly set out to crush someone, even if that person didn’t go bankrupt, they wouldn’t be in much better shape. In this era, very few business owners were truly completely clean~~Shushuwang With the Provincial Bureau Director making the call this time, Zhang Yang figured there wouldn’t even be anyone willing to let things slide.

Zhang Yang seemed to foresee the restaurant owner’s grim fate. “Wang Chen, say something for me: if that boss really goes bankrupt, I’ll take over his restaurant!” Zhang Yang suddenly stated, and this time it was Wang Chen’s turn to stare at him in astonishment.

“What, you’re interested in that small eatery?” Wang Chen asked, puzzled. The restaurant where Nan Nan and the others worked had total assets of barely three million yuan.

While that was substantial for many ordinary people, it was beneath the notice of Wang Chen and his peers. “It’s useful for me to take it; just don't worry about it?” Zhang Yang lightly shook his head.

The restaurant owner’s bankruptcy was inevitable; even without Wang Chen’s help, Zhang Yang would have driven him into ruin. That was a promise he had made earlier and intended to keep.

Before meeting Wang Chen, he hadn’t really considered what the owner’s life would be like after bankruptcy; Wang Chen’s words today served as a reminder. “Are you thinking of taking it over to give to someone else?” Long Feng, who had been silent until now, suddenly interjected.

Zhang Yang turned back, looking at him with wide eyes. This seemingly slow-witted guy had actually guessed his intentions.

Zhang Yang wasn’t sure if Long Feng was genuinely dull or faking it, but one thing was certain: Long Feng was also sharp. “Don’t look at me like that.

You helped Hu Xin and Gu Cheng buy their cars, and now your girlfriend and those two girls are working part-time. I see you aren't the type to manage a business yourself, so if you want to take it, it must be for someone else!” Long Feng shrugged and said softly.

He had been observing Zhang Yang these past few days, and he had guessed correctly this time. Zhang Yang hadn’t thought that far ahead before; the moment he considered the owner’s bankruptcy, he knew the restaurant would have to change hands, likely at a low price.

At a time like this, no one would dare take over the owner’s business. Everyone knew the owner had offended someone important, and they wouldn't want to risk being targeted next if they took over.

Zhang Yang, however, could acquire it for an extremely low price. It could be said he would secure it at a price point where losing money was practically impossible.

His purpose for taking it over was exactly as Long Feng suggested: to hand the restaurant over to others to manage. Firstly, Mi Xue’s identity had been exposed at the supermarket, and even if she went to work, Xie Hui would look after her too closely, making her uncomfortable.

She had mentioned in the last couple of days that she wanted to find a new job. For Mi Xue, finding a job was just for experience; where she gained experience didn't matter as much as starting her own venture.

Besides her, there were Nan Nan and Xiao Dai. They were all friends.

Zhang Yang had already given Hu Xin and Gu Cheng a leg up; he might as well help them too. They had worked at that restaurant for a while and understood its operations reasonably well.

He could hand the restaurant to Mi Xue and then allocate some shares to Nan Nan and Xiao Dai, letting the three girls run it together. Zhang Yang could cover the acquisition cost initially, and Nan Nan and Xiao Dai could owe him, just like Hu Xin, repaying him once they started making money.

This way, all three girls would become bosses. They would have something productive to do that earned money, and it wouldn't interfere with their studies—it was the most suitable arrangement for them.

To be frank, Zhang Yang didn't really value such a small restaurant; if he weren't thinking of giving them something to do, he wouldn't even bother taking it, not even if it were given away for free. “Fine, leave this to me.

I guarantee I’ll handle it perfectly!” After hearing Long Feng’s reasoning, Wang Chen could also grasp the general idea and readily agreed with a cheerful smile. To him, this was truly a minor matter.

Compared to the life-saving debt he owed, this was nothing. Wang Chen was acutely aware that without Zhang Yang back then, he would now be nothing but a pile of ash.

He also felt that his body was much better than before. Although he didn't understand why, he knew it was connected to Zhang Yang.

He hadn't exactly avoided hospitals before, having been examined numerous times, and never had such a change occurred. All the improvements appeared only after Zhang Yang saved him this time.

Zhang Yang’s situation now gave him the perfect chance to repay the favor. “Zhang Yang!!” Just as Zhang Yang nodded his agreement, the door to the ward suddenly burst open again, and Wu Youdao walked in, looking at him with a cheerful smile.

Wu Youdao had sought out Zhang Yang three times during the day, but Zhang Yang had been busy, forcing him to leave temporarily. After finishing work, learning Zhang Yang was here, he rushed over immediately.

“Old Wu, wait just a few minutes for me!” Zhang Yang turned back with a smile, exchanged a few brief words with Wang Chen, and then left the ward. As soon as Zhang Yang left, Wang Chen resumed talking into his phone.

He and Huang Hai had been chatting continuously and had never hung up; Huang Hai had heard everything Zhang Yang said inside the room. Zhang Yang hadn't just done a favor for Wang Chen; the same applied to Huang Hai and Li Ya.

All of them felt a strong urge to repay Zhang Yang. Their zealous efforts last time were partly motivated by this underlying sentiment.

“Old Wu, if you had something important, you could have just called. Why did you have to come all this way?” Once outside the ward, Zhang Yang asked quietly.

Wu Youdao shook his head helplessly. “It’s not me looking for you; the Hospital Director wants to see you.

I told him what you mentioned last time!” “He wants to see me? Why didn't he come over himself?” Zhang Yang gave a slight, knowing laugh, causing Wu Youdao to look up at him in shock.

Zhang Yang's remark sounded incredibly audacious. He was just an intern, while the Director held the ultimate authority over life and death in the entire hospital.

The fact that the Director was willing to wait for him and grant him a meeting was already a massive favor, yet he was suggesting the Director should come to him personally. If any other intern had said this, they would likely have forfeited their internship immediately.

“I understand!” Wu Youdao sighed softly. He didn't think Zhang Yang was being arrogant; he was considering a different outcome.

Zhu Zhixiang wanted to retain Zhang Yang, and he certainly didn't want Zhang Yang to leave, nor could he let him. Since the Director wanted to keep him, but was maintaining the airs of a superior, it was no wonder Zhang Yang would say such a thing.

Zhang Yang might be arrogant, but he had the foundation for that arrogance. Zhang Yang had been invited to the hospital originally, with Wu Youdao personally extending the invitation.

At that time, Zhang Yang hadn't yet made his name, which is why they succeeded in inviting him. Although the hospital outwardly valued Zhang Yang greatly, in reality, Zhu Zhixiang was more concerned with Zhang Yang’s connections and the honor he could bring them.

The connections were easy to understand—as the benefactor of Bureau Chief Zhao of the Health Bureau, Third Hospital had certainly reaped considerable benefits from having that relationship. The honor was understandable too; Zhang Yang’s medical skill had indeed brought the hospital considerable prestige.

But none of these people had truly respected Zhang Yang from the bottom of their hearts. Perhaps, in their minds, Zhang Yang was just a young man, a young doctor.

Perhaps he was still just an intern in their eyes. It was precisely because of this lack of genuine respect that they hadn’t called him earlier when treating patients and only remembered him when they were desperate in a crisis.

And because of this, Zhu Zhixiang felt it was only right to wait for him in his office and send Wu Youdao to fetch him. However, Wu Youdao hadn't considered this deeply until Zhang Yang’s reaction made him completely understand.

“Old Wu, I know what you want to say, and I won’t hide it from you—our connection here has run its course. But we will always be true friends; feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything in the future!” Zhang Yang said to Wu Youdao with a smile.

He had no intention of going to see Zhu Zhixiang. A gulf had formed between him and the Third Hospital, a gap that wasn't easy to bridge.

This wasn't what he wanted, and besides, Zhang Yang had never intended to confine himself to a hospital in this lifetime. Since fate had run its course here, he wouldn't feel any regret.

However, he genuinely respected Wu Youdao. Wu Youdao was a good doctor, unlike those driven by power struggles.

Therefore, he needed to make things perfectly clear with Wu Youdao. “I know.

You are a genius; gold always shines, no matter where you are. You are right; the connection is over.

Perhaps I should also consider retiring properly and writing those books I’ve always wanted to compile!” Wu Youdao smiled and nodded. He wouldn't try to persuade Zhang Yang anymore; he knew Zhang Yang was definitely leaving.

At this point, it wasn't just Zhang Yang; even Wu Youdao felt the urge to leave. This place was not the pure sanctuary he had imagined.

He was old now, and tired. While he still had the energy, he might as well go back, write down his experiences and insights, and publish them to help even more people.