[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film-":3,"chapter-from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-41":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","From the God of Medicine: A Journey Through Film and TV Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2333967,4564,"Chapter 41: Sending Chen Yu Away","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>After a scheming, collusive meeting, the Liang family was utterly finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would’ve been better not to seek help at all—originally, they could’ve held on much longer. Now, they’ve invited wolves into the house, bringing yet another force to carve up the Liang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the business and eating their fill, Wei Zhijie warmly saw Wang Yan out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he’d been drinking, Wei Zhijie called a driver to take Wang Yan home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still early, so Wang Yan told the driver not to head straight to his house, but to go to the company instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, he called Chen Yu and told him to come over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the company, Wang Yan brewed a pot of tea to sober up. The fifty-year-old liquor was potent—rich, fragrant, thick, smooth—and he’d drunk most of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock came at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu opened the door and walked in: “Manager Wang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a month since they last met, and Chen Yu had changed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably from chronic late nights, his eyes were sunken and dark, giving him a weary look. But his eyes sparkled brightly, his posture was upright, and overall, he radiated vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan nodded and pointed to the chair across: “Sit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan poured a cup of tea and handed it to Chen Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’s things been lately? Are you adapting well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Manager Wang. Everything’s going well. The company is now on solid ground, and the recent reports have drawn quite positive reactions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu had now been a boss for a month. As a manager, he’d gained real insights. He didn’t mention how hard he’d worked or what he’d sacrificed—there was no point. After all, Wang Yan paid him well and had given him a platform to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, I’ve seen all of it. Very good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan smiled: “You used to say you couldn’t handle it. Now look—you’re doing fine. Have a little confidence. I’ve seen your efforts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all thanks to your guidance, Manager Wang. I’ve done nothing special—it’s just my duty,” Chen Yu replied politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past months weren’t wasted. He’d handled countless tasks and dealt with all kinds of people. And because of his management style, he inevitably got involved in every detail, doing everything himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things he once disliked and resisted, he’d now experienced far more. Sometimes he reflected on his past years—were they right or wrong? But after more exposure, he’d learned this system, and was trying to adapt to it, to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew whether he’d become like his former boss—the woman called Lu Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan noticed these changes. Whether they were good or bad was up to Chen Yu—everyone had their own way of navigating the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, without his system’s miracle, he’d be more of a city slicker than anyone, more of a sycophant than anyone—what right did he have to stand high above and judge others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People change. Society itself is a giant dye vat—no one escapes. Some get stained only on the surface, blending in with the crowd. Others are dyed deep into their soul, into their very core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who agree: Hmm, finally woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who resent it: Hmph, so damn worldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan kept smiling: “The company is now running smoothly. The rest is just routine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your eyes are sunken—you look like you’ve been indulging too much. You’ve clearly been worn out these past weeks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not a landlord. To celebrate the company’s successful launch, I’m arranging a two-week European trip for you all. The company’s small, so each person can bring one family member—food, lodging, and transport are covered. Anything extra is on you. As for you, I won’t shortchange you—pick whatever you like, and I’ll cover most of it. How’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu nodded eagerly: “Manager Wang, thank you so much—I thank you on behalf of everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t say a word of refusal—why would he? He was desperate to get away and relax, and best of all, it cost him nothing. Besides, Wang Yan’s tone was final—it wasn’t a real question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Go back and count how many people want to go and tell me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Wang Yan remembered the previous matter and added: “Oh, by the way, I promised you a full set of gear. Since we’re doing this trip, I’ll give you the money now—buy whatever you like. It’ll count as company equipment, but feel free to use it for yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu’s grin stretched wide, his emotions spilling over: “Thank you, Manager Wang—thank you so much!” He could only say thanks—his joy was beyond words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hobbies are hard to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d always browsed magazines, studied all kinds of gear. Now, for the first time, he could touch, handle, and play with everything he’d once only dreamed of. If the setting weren’t so inappropriate, he might’ve jumped up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, that’s all. Nothing else. Go prepare—you leave the day after tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu thanked him again and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this could’ve been said over the phone. The real reason was to check Chen Yu’s state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chen Yu left, Wang Yan pulled out his phone and called: “It’s me. Make sure Chen Yu is included in this trip. Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it. That’s all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a subordinate Wang Yan had assigned specifically to flatter Chen Yu. This trip had to open his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still early for quitting time, so he decided to head straight to pick up the kids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan immediately started typing on his computer—he took computer skills seriously. After a trip and a week of busyness, he’d gotten a bit rusty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy all the way back to the company, Chen Yu stood in the office area and clapped his hands to get attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Listen up, everyone. I just met with Manager Wang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He said, to celebrate the company’s successful launch, we’re getting a two-week European trip—departing the day after tomorrow. Each person can bring one family member. Food, lodging, and transport are covered. Anything extra is on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you want to go, sign up with Xiao Li. If you don’t, you get a half-month vacation—no pressure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, no one believed it—they fell utterly silent. Only after Chen Yu left did they react—and then it exploded. The men just grinned stupidly, daydreaming. The women lost it—screaming, shrieking, the scene completely out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could’ve imagined their new boss was this generous? They hadn’t even made money yet, and he was already spending big. Their salary was average, but the benefits? Hard as nails—none of the other companies had anything like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single person asked for leave—who’d be that stupid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, many of them had never been abroad—this was a chance to experience foreign culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, they crowded around Xiao Li to sign up. No one signed up alone—everyone signed up with two. Those with partners brought them; those without found a close friend. If all else failed, they’d test the waters with someone they’d long admired—maybe something good would come of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, quitting time arrived, and Chen Yu returned home, beaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin lived closer and had already come back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Yu walk in, she was surprised—he hadn’t been home in four days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, Mr. Busybody, what brings you home today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she noticed his radiant happiness and added, a little sarcastically: “Oh? What’s the big joy? You’re grinning like an idiot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Chen Yu had been happy—but after Zhong Xiaoqin’s remark, his joy drained away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past month, he’d been busy with work, study, and self-improvement—no time for self-pity. And with Wang the Successful Man’s words still echoing, his feelings for Zhong Xiaoqin had cooled almost completely. He didn’t need her anymore. The heartbreak, the agony, the silent tears—he no longer felt them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing her still brought back memories of their past life, bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was contradictory. If he said he felt nothing, there was still something. If he said he felt something, he also felt nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he changed his shoes, he said: “Work’s mostly settled. Nothing big today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking of the two-person trip, he couldn’t help asking Zhong Xiaoqin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The boss arranged a trip to Europe—two weeks. Are you coming?” As soon as he said it, he wanted to slap himself—she was busy with that sunshine boy, why would she come with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for her reaction, he walked to the fish tank and fed the fish—it had been days; he didn’t want them to starve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin hesitated for a long time. First, she’d used up her annual leave. Second, taking too long off wasn’t good. Third, she thought of Zhong Xiaoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, she said: “I won’t go with you. Besides, we’re divorced—it wouldn’t be appropriate to travel together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divorced? Right, we’re divorced.” Chen Yu didn’t speak—his hand holding the fish food paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, by the way, my mom just called and said we should come over for dinner. I didn’t know you’d be home, so I turned her down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Yu paused and said: “You should tell your parents. Keeping it hidden like this isn’t right. Your dad’s heart condition is bad—if he hears it from someone else, the shock could be worse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Zhong Xiaoqin exploded: “Fine, Chen Yu! You say my dad’s heart is bad, but I know you just want to get rid of me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a torrent of hysterical arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It left Chen Yu dizzy and exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After holding back for so long, he finally snapped: “Stop. I didn’t say anything. Whatever you say is fine, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This impatient tone only fueled Zhong Xiaoqin—she went even crazier, like a madwoman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to bear it anymore, Chen Yu had no choice—he quickly put on his shoes and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the loud slam of the door, Zhong Xiaoqin fell silent. After a moment, she sat there and burst into loud sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all this time, she understood Chen Yu’s intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But lately, Chen Yu had barely paid attention to her, making her feel hurt—and she’d snapped. She just wanted to cause trouble. She didn’t understand why—weren’t they divorced? Why did she feel so much emotion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help thinking of Zhong Xiaoyang, that sunshine boy—and immediately stopped crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just sat there, arms crossed, staring blankly, her mind flashing between images of Chen Yu and Zhong Xiaoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu fled in disgrace, his earlier joy gone completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea what Zhong Xiaoqin was thinking. He always looked inward first: “Was I wrong? Did I say something wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to understand, he dismissed it as irrational tantrums and nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nowhere to go, so he called Chen Xu. He asked him to meet for drinks—he’d crash at Chen Xu’s place for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu still drove for Xu Huanshan. This kid understood things—he knew everything but kept quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were brothers. Chen Xu knew about Chen Yu’s job change and his improved pay—he hadn’t dared tell their mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor people go unnoticed in the city; rich people have distant relatives. He knew exactly what kind of relatives they had—he wouldn’t dare speak carelessly. Too many messy things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood Chen Yu’s character perfectly—he knew him too well. Classic hard exterior, soft heart. When Chen Yu told him the news, Chen Xu immediately called and sent him ten thousand yuan as “hush money.” He said it was hush money—but he knew the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chen Yu called asking to drink, Chen Xu was genuinely surprised. He wondered: “Has he done something again?” He knew how busy Chen Yu was—Chen Yu never bothered him unless something was up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Xu Huanshan and Lin Youyou were both home trying for a baby, so Chen Xu was free—he went over right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived, they ordered some drinks and food and ate and drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bro, why’d you suddenly want to drink? Did I do something wrong lately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing,” Chen Yu sighed, pouring out everything—from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu listened without comment—he naturally sided with Chen Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, from Chen Yu’s tone, he could tell he was already pulling away from Zhong Xiaoqin—so why say more?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his brother earned fifty thousand a year, managed dozens of people. Even Chen Xu himself lived a life of wine and women—how could his brother lack women?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His focus was on that Europe couple’s trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately said: “Bro, since no one’s pairing up with you, can you take me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu’s face twisted in disgust: “Dream on. Even if I went alone, I wouldn’t take you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu had spent years learning how to deal with Chen Yu. After endless wheedling and pestering, Chen Yu finally gave in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan got off work, picked up Xu Ziyang, and returned home to find Gu Jia had already cooked dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether man or woman, once that drive kicks in, you can’t refuse it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia was swamped that day—he even felt tired just watching her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were social gatherings to upgrade, a company to run, books to read and self-improvement to pursue, plus monitoring Xu Ziyang’s studies. Though they had housekeeping, she still had to manage things herself. To keep her figure and please Wang Yan, she practiced yoga and more. On top of that, Wang Yan was physically strong and had strong desires; unless there was a special reason, she had to join him in bed—exhausting as hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if time could be staggered, human energy was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she still stuck to waking early to cook breakfast and returning home to cook dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly amazing—Wang Yan had always admired her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Wang Yan had urged Gu Jia: “We don’t lack food or clothes—why exhaust yourself so much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia always smiled without answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan guessed she might lack security—even though he treated her well, even excellently. But after one painful lesson, she still didn’t want to place all her hopes on a man? Yet he’d given her two hundred million, notarized, fully hers—surely that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Wang Yan’s life wisdom wasn’t lacking, he still couldn’t understand how Gu Jia thought. People were too complex—no one could ever fully comprehend them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she wouldn’t listen no matter what, Wang Yan gave up—let her do whatever she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the father and son enter, Gu Jia walked over, took Wang Yan’s backpack, helped Xu Ziyang take off his coat, and shooed them off to wash up and eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dinner, Xu Ziyang talked about how popular he was at school; Gu Jia shared interesting things she’d encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing and chatting over dinner—perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tucking Xu Ziyang in, Wang Yan did his usual practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan held Gu Jia against the headboard, quietly smoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the time to talk—both were savoring the previous pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hssss… huuuh…” He drew the last puff, then crushed the cigarette out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan said: “By the way, Junyue Mansion is nearly ready. Tomorrow we’ll go check what’s still missing. If nothing’s left, bring your dad over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just clean out the bathroom, build walls, lay tiles, install pipes, do waterproofing—that’s all. Not much work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan had paid well, and no need for excessive refinement. With so much space and several people working, it was done in about a week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia thought Wang Yan would just give a passing order and forget it—she never expected he’d actually take it seriously and keep watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said warmly: “Thank you, Wang Yan. Really, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned: “Then how about showing your gratitude?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She softly murmured “Mm,” then… that thing… that thing… and then again—she was already on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Gu Jia couldn’t get up—she’d been worn out too badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan went for his usual run, bought breakfast, and dropped the kid off at school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them went to Junyue Mansion to inspect it and see what else needed adding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women are detail-oriented. After checking everything, Gu Jia found no issues—but still bought everything she thought was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the master bedroom, she even installed an alarm: press one button, and the guest room hears the sound, and she gets a notification too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was thoroughly covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After buying nearly everything, Gu Jia and Wang Yan went to the nursing home to complete the paperwork and pick up Gu Jinghong. Then they stopped by Dao Home Services to hire a reliable nanny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gu Jinghong had to be satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more fussing around, they finally picked the nanny—only then was it done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan hadn’t done a thing all day—he’d just followed Gu Jia around helping.\u003C\u002Fp>",2779,"2026-06-20T21:08:40.823Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9e56627f1c5f794f6ae6739bb52ecfc30c40ea54100d29a813d870e650bfa94e","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-42","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-40",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]