[{"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-44":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},2333970,4564,"Chapter 44: Missed, So Be It","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>The little moments with Chen Yu, the happy times with Zhong Xiaoyang, the arguments the night before her divorce from Chen Yu, and the sweet kisses with Zhong Xiaoyang all surfaced in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head, refusing to think further—it gave her a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, WeChat sent a message: a location from Chen Xu, which she knew was the hospital where she’d had her abortion, along with a video of Chen Yu lying in bed, waving his hand to stop Chen Xu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu’s appearance—plaster casts, bandages, black eyes, swollen face—terrified Zhong Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed her bag and rushed to the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving in a panic, she asked around and found Chen Yu’s ward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door, she saw Chen Yu’s battered state and stood frozen in the doorway, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the noise, Chen Yu and Chen Xu both turned to look at Zhong Xiaoyun standing at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing two swollen, bruised faces, she didn’t know whether to cry or laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she met Chen Yu’s eyes, she finally burst into tears with a “Wah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patients and family members in the hallway outside wondered what was going on, peering curiously at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, they both started crying—the brothers were utterly helpless, not knowing what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, a nurse on patrol passed by, noticed the crowd, and came over to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dispersed the onlookers, explained the brothers’ condition, and ended with, “They’ll be fine in two or three months—no disability, no need to worry.” That reassured Zhong Xiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving a few more instructions, the nurse left, closing the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them sat in silence, staring at each other, unsure what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister-in-law, don’t zone out. Let me tell you—my brother…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Chen Xu’s eyes darted, and he began boasting about their feats—from receiving the news in Europe to the present, lavishing praise on Chen Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished, he gave Chen Yu a look, then excused himself and hobbled off on his cane, leaving them alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew awkward; neither knew what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, Zhong Xiaoyun finally spoke: “Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nah, no need. Do we really need to say all that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why didn’t you tell me? Don’t you know how dangerous that was? What if something had happened to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu looked embarrassed: “I was afraid you’d find out and it wouldn’t work out—then you’d just be disappointed for nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You always do this—never tell me anything. Isn’t that why we ended up here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Yu looked at her with faint surprise and forced a wide, painful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Yu’s strained grin, Zhong Xiaoyun felt uneasy, but then she remembered their recent turmoil: “Actually…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then continued: “You didn’t have to do this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words she’d been about to say stuck in her throat. Chen Yu kept smiling, silent—partly because his heart ached, partly because Chen Yu had made his meaning perfectly clear, and she understood it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he knew her well enough to suspect she hadn’t meant it, the word “unnecessary” still stung. The words on his lips, he swallowed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Yu like this, Zhong Xiaoyun was furious, yet her thoughts were tangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, when Chen Yu ignored her, she’d screamed and raged. Now that he’d gone this far for her, she realized it didn’t bring her the joy she’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, and said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoyun gave Chen Yu a few more instructions, exchanged some awkward small talk, then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her retreating figure, Chen Yu lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it’s easy to say “I love you” to someone you don’t love—but it’s hard to say it to the one you truly care for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu didn’t know if his feelings for Zhong Xiaoyun were true love; years had dulled the question of love or not. But he had feeling—he’d realized that on the plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’d it go? How’d it go?” Chen Xu had been waiting outside. As soon as Zhong Xiaoyun left, he couldn’t hold back his curiosity and hobbled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Xu’s eager face, Chen Yu rolled his eyes and grumbled: “Not great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Xu could speak, just the eye roll told him everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Chen Yu was in a bad mood, he stopped pestering him and chatted with a girl on the other bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, a knock came at the door. Both turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan walked in, looking at their bruised faces: “How are you? Doing okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Wang, what are you doing here?” Seeing their boss, Chen Yu struggled to sit up, wincing in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, enough, lie back down. You’re in this state—still being polite?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat in the chair beside the bed and said: “You’re the company’s hero—I had to come see you myself to feel at ease.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, you’re too kind. I’m fine—just need a few months to recover, might delay some work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t say that. Do you think I’m that heartless? On the contrary—I’m giving you a bonus. You’ve secured a great situation for the company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted Chen Yu’s shoulder: “Just rest well. Don’t get discharged until you’ve gained three pounds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wang Yan entered, Chen Xu froze, immediately standing up. He remembered this man—the most powerful person he’d ever encountered. He never imagined his idiot boss was Wang Yan. Watching Wang Yan speak to Chen Yu, his mouth opened and closed, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan signaled Chen Yu not to explain, then turned to Chen Xu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is your brother, Chen Xu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Yu could speak, Chen Xu hurried to answer: “Boss Wang, it’s me—Chen Xu. Don’t you remember me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan looked puzzled at Chen Xu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu realized—he’d been beaten into a pulp; of course he wouldn’t be recognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained: “I used to drive for Gu Jia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan’s face lit up: “Ah, you! I didn’t recognize you—I thought it was a coincidence with the name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t know you two were brothers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Chen Yu: “So you know Gu Jia too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu nodded: “Yes—my ex-wife was Gu Jia’s classmate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan noticed how naturally he said “ex-wife,” and smiled slightly: “So I get it—Zhong Xiaoyun, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, that’s her. Do you know her, Boss Wang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s been staying at my place these past two days. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew about Gu Jia’s situation—Zhong Xiaoyun hadn’t told him, but Chen Xu had. He hadn’t thought much of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, Xiaoyun caused you trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan didn’t press further—he’d said what he needed to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough with the formalities—we’re all friends now. I’ve already arranged a nurse to care for you. Don’t worry about anything else—your expenses will be covered by the company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Chen Xu: “Still driving for Xu Huanshan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu nodded, sensing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re part of this too. If you don’t want to stay with him, come work with your brother. Let him arrange it—you’ll learn more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Boss Wang! Thank you, Boss Wang! Don’t worry—I’ll work hard!” Chen Xu was thrilled—it was better than driving, a real promotion, and working under his brother couldn’t be worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all. Rest up and heal well. I’ve got other business—gotta go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t let Chen Xu see him off—left right after speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t come because of Zhong Xiaoyun—it was pure coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d come simply to check on Chen Yu’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morally and as a boss, he owed it to Chen Yu—a standout employee—to visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Chen Yu shouldn’t have been hurt this badly—if it was because of him, and Chen Yu suffered lasting damage, he’d be to blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the hospital, Zhong Xiaoyun walked home lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoyang had lost his job for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu had been badly injured for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She posted a message in the group, inviting her two best friends out to talk—she’d been cooped up for days and was going crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni was off today and bored, so she instantly replied yes, suggesting they meet at her ex-boyfriend’s café.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia had no objections—she was feeling free and easy. She drove over to pick up Zhong Xiaoyun and headed to Wang Manni’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three friends reunited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni introduced them to her ex-boyfriend, Jiang Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Chen left, Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoyun rushed to ask: “What’s going on? You never mentioned this before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been a while. We were all busy, no chance to get together, so I didn’t bring it up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni told them how they’d met, recounted their sweet love story, and added that Jiang Chen was still single.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia smiled as usual; Zhong Xiaoyun looked regretful: “Too bad—he’s still waiting for you, isn’t he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni didn’t care much. When Liang Zhengxian returned to Hong Kong, it was one thing—but now Liang Zhengxian had come here to build a life for her, and she was happy: “Missed chances are missed. Since we can’t go back, I should cherish what’s in front of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough about me—congratulations, Xiaoyun. You’ve finally been cleared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, don’t even bring it up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia asked curiously: “Why? The truth’s out—you should be happy. What’s bothering you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s like this—Zhong Xiaoyang did this for me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recounted everything: “Now I’m stuck between them—I don’t know what to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhong Xiaoyang’s still telling everyone we’re dating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia frowned, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni, confident as ever, said bluntly: “Then just date him properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve already said yes to Zhong Xiaoyang, and you’re divorced from Chen Yu—why are you still thinking about going back to him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotions fear indecisiveness—it hurts everyone involved, yourself included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin listened, then fell into serious thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia thought Wang Manni had a point, but not the whole truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, don’t think about it, Xiaoqin. Let’s talk about something happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, fine,” Zhong Xiaoqin sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding. Ding. Ding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin glanced at the phone and picked it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it’s me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia asked, “What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The landlord says I can move out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See? What a coincidence. All you can do now is go back and pack up,” Wang Manni said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you need any help?” Gu Jia asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that she was pushing Zhong Xiaoqin out—she just knew the atmosphere in her home was strange, and Zhong Xiaoqin felt awkward living there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not much stuff. I can handle it myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sisters exchanged a few more words, then parted ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home with Chen Yu, Zhong Xiaoqin stared at the familiar yet alien furnishings, silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming to her senses, she walked through the house and began packing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After packing her own things, she also bundled up some of Chen Yu’s daily necessities and clothes—something they’d agreed on earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin cast one final glance at the home she knew so well yet felt so distant, then walked out without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised to see Zhong Xiaoqin come by with the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoqin, thank you so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin didn’t respond. After a pause, she said, “Chen Yu, the landlord just called me today. The place I found is ready—I can move in now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu stiffened. He hesitated, wanting to say something—but what would it matter? He’d known this was coming, yet facing the reality still left him unable to accept it calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a smile. “Alright, got it. Be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew his expression must have looked terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin glanced at Chen Yu, then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu tried to make himself as inconspicuous as possible—he’d watched the whole thing and knew Chen Yu was in bad spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to interfere anymore. This wound was far deeper than the one in the original plot. If this didn’t work, there was nothing left to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, Zhong Xiaoyang received a tearful call from his mother in the northeast: something had happened at home—his father had been taken away for investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without asking for details, he rushed to buy the nearest flight ticket and flew back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found his mother in a state of panic. After learning the full story, he could do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their family’s protector—his own second uncle—had also been taken. Otherwise, his father wouldn’t even have been on the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t know the exact details of their family’s troubles, he had a rough idea. He knew his father was likely finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company had been sealed, bank accounts frozen. Former business partners and relatives all feared being implicated and kept their distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his mother and he could do was wait for the final outcome—nothing else was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After coming to terms with it, he comforted his mother for a while. The blow was simply too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no time to spare for Zhong Xiaoqin—he began worrying about his future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For starters, he’d learned nothing over the years—he’d only been chasing girls, with no time for studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from motorcycles, which he’d dabbled in out of passion, he was basically useless at everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You couldn’t deny it—his hobby was genuinely useful. Modifying a motorcycle wasn’t cheap, but with this skill, Zhong Xiaoyang could make a living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Zhengxian’s situation was much the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since moving into Wang Manni’s place and eating a few meals with her, he’d spent nearly all his tens of thousands just to maintain appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no income, he could only wait to die. Whether he could adapt or not, he had to find work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must admit, Liang Zhengxian had once stood at the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even after falling, his perspective still surpassed most people’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the mindset cultivated since childhood, he managed to land a well-paying job in Shanghai, despite the fierce competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was still finance—investment banking—the field he’d once worked in and knew well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, he performed quite well. But after some time, he grew uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Wang Yan, Wei Zhijie, and their allies had nearly destroyed the Liang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who could flee had already escaped overseas—no one cared about Liang Zhengxian’s fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This circle wasn’t huge, but it wasn’t small either. The news of the Liang family’s collapse had spread far and wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Liang Zhengxian’s constant avoidance, he inevitably ran into old friends. The gap in status and position was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those he met occasionally mentioned the incident to others. Everyone knew the Liang family had fallen, knew Liang Zhengxian had been cast out—but no one expected him to still be around, and certainly not in this way. So they treated it as a joke, then stood on the Liang family’s ruins and sighed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word spread until even colleagues and superiors who once wouldn’t have deigned to look at Liang Zhengxian now knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not to the extent of Zhong Xiaoqin being openly cursed, everyone stared at him like a circus monkey. The pressure and torment were comparable to hers. And he was a proud man—how could he endure their pointing and whispering? The damage was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Liang Zhengxian couldn’t hold it in any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, exhausted, he returned to Wang Manni’s rented apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni, just back from meeting the girls, was surprised he’d come home so early. She happily helped him take off his shoes and coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you home so early today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her beautiful face so close, he forgot his fatigue and swept her up in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, Wang Manni let out a startled “Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>",2615,"2026-06-20T21:08:40.823Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","39dfb2080fa0136f8eb661e655747589ccdb7e92538d5d4034bcf7e124431d62","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-45","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-43",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]