Zhang Yang saw the old man off and noticed the sky outside had brightened considerably, so he abandoned the thought of going back for another nap. With Zhang Yang’s current strength, sleeping was more of a habit than a necessity.

Just then, Qu Meilan emerged from her bedroom, yawning sleepily. She had also stayed up late the night before, but she still rose early.

Seeing Zhang Yang didn't surprise her in the least. Because Zhang Yang had an established habit of waking early to exercise, Qu Meilan often saw him either heading out or already returned from his morning workout.

“Master.” She greeted Zhang Yang respectfully before heading to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Mi Xue had also slept late the previous night, so she had deliberately woken up early today specifically to make breakfast for everyone.

Qu Meilan had long considered this place her home, so the actions felt completely natural to her. “Senior Sister, I won’t be eating breakfast, I have to get to work!

I’m going to be late!” At that moment, Yan Liangfei rushed out in a whirlwind, but because he was too focused on speaking to Qu Meilan, he nearly collided with Zhang Yang. He had slept late too, but unlike Qu Meilan, he hadn't woken up early enough.

Now, groggy from lack of sleep, he had misread his watch and panicked, thinking he was late, which is why he burst out in such a hurry. “Ah, Master!” Yan Liangfei sheepishly scratched his head.

Zhang Yang chuckled, showing no irritation, and instead said, “Xiao Yan, don’t rush. There’s still plenty of time.

Eat breakfast first, and then we’ll go to the hospital together.” “Ah, Master, are you going to the hospital today too?” Hearing that there was still time, Yan Liangfei let out a huge sigh of relief, but then he heard Zhang Yang say they were going to the hospital together. “Of course.

I’ll go with you in a bit.” Zhang Yang nodded. Since returning from the northern suburbs with Yan Liangfei, he hadn't visited the hospital even once.

Coupled with the recent incident, Zhang Yang felt it was time to go, perhaps to ask Guo Yong about the specifics of the recent Sino-Foreign Medical Exchange event—which countries, besides Korea and Japan, had participated. After breakfast, Zhang Yang took Yan Liangfei to his Mercedes.

This time, the two little ones, Lightning and Shadow, had already scampered into Zhang Yang’s car early on. The moment Zhang Yang settled into his seat, the pair slipped into the canvas bag Zhang Yang carried with him.

“Chirp chirp!” “Squeak squeak!” Before Zhang Yang could even speak upon seeing the two little ones, they began to call out. Coupled with their expressions, the scene immediately amused Zhang Yang.

Yan Liangfei watched from the side, utterly bewildered. He cautiously edged closer to Zhang Yang and whispered, “Master, what are these two Spirit Beasts saying?” Although Yan Liangfei had been living at Zhang Yang's place for a while, he had always kept a respectful distance from the Three Great Spirit Beasts.

Now, seeing two of them sitting inside the car with him instantly made him feel a bit overwhelmed. “They are complaining that I haven't been keeping them close by recently.” Seeing that Yan Liangfei was still somewhat afraid of Shadow and Lightning, Zhang Yang smiled slightly and told him, “It’s fine, don’t be afraid of them.

Just call them by their names, Lightning and Shadow.” With that, Zhang Yang started the car and drove out of the villa. Along the way, Yan Liangfei kept glancing at Zhang Yang’s canvas bag, while Shadow and Lightning poked their little heads out, their round black eyes fixed on Yan Liangfei.

As they neared Jinghe Hospital, Yan Liangfei finally gathered the courage to reach out and touch Lightning and Shadow, who had their heads showing. The two little ones, of course, knew Yan Liangfei was Zhang Yang’s newest apprentice, so they were perfectly willing to show affection.

As soon as Yan Liangfei extended his hand, Shadow and Lightning slipped out of the canvas bag and crawled up his arm to perch on his shoulder. Yan Liangfei was still just a young man under twenty.

Seeing how adorable the pair was, he started playing with them inside the car. This interaction immediately helped Yan Liangfei bridge a significant gap in his relationship with Shadow and Lightning.

Before the Benz pulled into the Jinghe Hospital grounds, Zhang Yang let Yan Liangfei out first, telling him to go inside, while he went to find a parking spot. When Yan Liangfei entered the Jinghe Hospital building, no doctors or nurses happened to see him step out of Zhang Yang’s car.

Entering the main lobby, Yan Liangfei stopped near the service desk and casually chatted with the nurses while waiting for Zhang Yang. It was only when Zhang Yang’s Mercedes entered the Jinghe Hospital parking lot that the stream of doctors and nurses arriving for work finally noticed: the special intern, approved by Director Guo himself, had finally deigned to show up for work.

Immediately, the hospital buzzed anew, with conversations centered once more on Zhang Yang, the privileged intern. Zhang Yang was already famous at Jinghe Hospital.

Not long ago, a top student from Korea’s Asan Medical Center had specifically requested a challenge against him. Jinghe Hospital was now basically divided into two factions.

One side consisted of the doctors and nurses who had witnessed Zhang Yang’s few, rare interventions; they genuinely admired his medical skills and felt no resentment toward the special treatment he enjoyed. The other faction, naturally, was just like Yan Liangfei was initially—doctors deeply dissatisfied with an intern who drove a Mercedes to work and enjoyed special privileges.

The desire to compare oneself to others is inherent in people; it is hard to avoid. “Hey, hey, did you see that just now, that Benz?” “Ah, that must be Dr.

Zhang’s car. He’s actually working today!” “Yeah, let’s go tell Xiaoxiao.

She’ll be thrilled when she hears.” “Right! Xiaoxiao, haven’t you been super obsessed with Dr.

Zhang lately? Aren’t you going to chase him?” “You little rascal!

How dare you make fun of me!” Several nurses walked through the lobby together, their laughter and chatter not intentionally concealed, audible to many passing doctors. These doctors shook their heads dejectedly.

Comparing yourself to others is maddening. Nowadays, most of the topics discussed among the nurses revolved around Zhang Yang, fueling their intense jealousy.

Yan Liangfei was standing in the lobby and couldn’t help a secret grin when he overheard the nurses’ earlier exchange. Master’s charisma truly was extraordinary!

Before Yan Liangfei could finish smirking, two sour-faced doctors walked into the building together. Their conversation immediately dampened Yan Liangfei’s mood, causing his expression to freeze.

“Hmph, I think this Zhang Yang is deliberately showing off. Does coming to work really require a Mercedes every time?” “Exactly!

And only working half a day a week is one thing, but he comes and goes as he pleases!” “Look at the new guy, Xiao Yan; he’s much more polite than Zhang Yang. A few days ago, he even came specifically to ask me a few questions.” “Speaking of Xiao Yan, he is indeed much more sensible than Zhang Yang.

Oh, I heard Xiao Yan is actually Director Guo’s distant nephew.” “Really? That’s excellent!

We should tell Xiao Yan later to give that Zhang Yang a proper lesson.” “That’s true. Didn’t Xiao Yan already have a bone to pick with Zhang Yang?

We should definitely say a few things in front of Xiao Yan.” “Ahem! Ahem!” Yan Liangfei frowned.

He couldn't stand listening anymore. These two doctors clearly resented Zhang Yang but didn't dare offend him, so they were trying to stir up trouble through him, encouraging him to target Zhang Yang.

Yan Liangfei certainly knew these two doctors. When Zhang Yang first arrived at the hospital, it was they who had told him how Zhang Yang was merely seeking undeserved fame and how he had troubled his grand-uncle, Guo Yong, to secure the privilege of working only half a day each week.

At that time, Yan Liangfei was already unimpressed with Zhang Yang, which is why he deliberately tried to assert dominance over Zhang Yang on his very first day. Yan Liangfei coughed sharply twice, a deliberate signal to the two doctors to watch their words.

“Good morning, Dr. Xiao Yan is here so early today!” “Yes, Dr.

Xiao Yan looks quite well today!” The two doctors who had entered together only then noticed Yan Liangfei standing by the service desk in the lobby. Immediately, they plastered on smiles and approached.

“Dr. Zhang, Dr.

Li, what were you just discussing?” The smile was gone from Yan Liangfei’s face as he looked at the two doctors, a hint of displeasure in his tone. The two doctors exchanged a glance.

The one named Dr. Zhang immediately said with a smile, “Nothing much.

Oh, right, Xiao Yan, we were just talking about that new intern, Zhang Yang. He finally decided to come to work today.

Tsk, tsk, you should have seen him; he was acting incredibly arrogant.” “That’s right, Xiao Yan. This new intern simply doesn't put us regular hospital doctors in his eyes!” Dr.

Li added in agreement. Yan Liangfei secretly sneered.

These two doctors were clearly sowing discord right in front of him, trying to poison the relationship between him and Zhang Yang. “Xiao Yan, you have to work hard and not let this new intern overshadow you, understand?” Dr.

Zhang clapped Yan Liangfei on the shoulder and added earnestly. “Yes, Xiao Yan, your Brother Li definitely supports you!” Dr.

Li nodded repeatedly beside him, feigning a noble demeanor. Yan Liangfei let out a cold smile and offered no reply.

Just then, Zhang Yang walked into the hospital building, a faint smile still lingering on his face. Zhang Yang had heard the entire conversation happening in the lobby.

He had no interest in those two troublemakers; he simply beckoned to Yan Liangfei, who had been waiting specifically for him, and casually said, “Xiao Yan, hurry up and change. This is work.” Zhang Yang’s tone was entirely that of an elder speaking to a junior.

The two doctors nearby chuckled inwardly. In their eyes, Zhang Yang and Yan Liangfei were essentially the same age, and Zhang Yang speaking to Yan Liangfei that way would surely annoy him.

A good show was about to unfold! However— “Yes, Master!” Yan Liangfei unconsciously straightened his posture, nodded slightly, and replied with the respectful manner of an obedient student.

Zhang Yang nodded, ignoring everyone in the vicinity who had frozen watching the scene, and walked directly toward Guo Yong’s office upstairs.