[{"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-45":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},2333971,4564,"Chapter 45: Wang Manni Says He Ran Away","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Afterward, Liang Zhengxian held Wang Manni as they lay on the bedhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Manni.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth, but the words died on his lips—he was utterly sick of it, couldn’t bear to see that revolting face again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go buy groceries and cook something—I’m hungry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure,” Wang Manni replied sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They tidied up, bought groceries, cooked together, their affection lingering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night was the last time—Liang Zhengxian was especially reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Liang Zhengxian drove the car he’d once given Wang Manni to drop her off cheerfully at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he contacted a secondhand car buyer to sell it, but because he was in a hurry, he got far less money than expected, which hurt him deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet compared to the pride deep in his heart, he felt losing some money was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to Wang Manni’s rental, packed his things, and walked out without a single glance back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bought a ticket for the nearest flight to Britain—he held British citizenship and would feel far more at ease there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a flurry of activity, his plane took off in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Zhengxian left, carrying with him a hatred for Wang Yan etched into his bones, uncertainty about the future, and his shattered pride—without a single word left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Wang Manni would descend into hysterics, cursing him from birth to burial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what did it matter? He was just a passing stranger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wang Yan heard the news, he was genuinely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d originally assumed that by driving Zhao Jingyu away and crushing the Liang family, Liang Zhengxian—given his character—would inevitably marry Wang Manni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he never imagined Liang Zhengxian wouldn’t even try, and instead fled under the weight of shock and pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan couldn’t help reflecting: he’d been too presumptuous, had ignored the complexity of human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like how Chen Yu, despite all his flashy antics, still came back to help Zhong Xiaoqin? Or how Liang Zhengxian, even after sinking so low, still clung to his own pride?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he say? That Liang Zhengxian, a man who manipulated women, emotions, and human nature, was still a good man with conscience and boundaries? That Chen Yu, knowing Zhong Xiaoqin was entangled with some sunny boy, still stepped in to help, hoping to reconcile?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan thought it over: since Wang Manni had escaped this disaster, he’d leave her be—she’d been lucky. After all, they’d had three encounters, and he’d handled it thoroughly enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Wang Yan merely looked down on her. If she hadn’t preened like a peacock in front of him, he wouldn’t have bothered her at all. After all, there were countless women—why fixate on just Wang Manni? A casual twist was enough; if useless, useless she was—no need to target her deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Zhengxian was different—he’d always been an eyesore, and yet he insisted on putting on airs with him. Who else would he punish but him? Wang Yan never intended to crush him utterly—if fleeing overseas was enough, why bother? Let fate decide whether Liang Zhengxian was truly resilient. If he was, he might rise again; but judging from this escape, his spirit was broken—Wang Yan doubted he’d recover. If not, then he deserved it—let him perish on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zhong Xiaoqin and Zhong Xiaoyang—forget them, not worth mentioning. Let Chen Yu decide for himself—he’d done all he could. Let him do as he pleases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?” Gu Jia noticed Wang Yan staring blankly at his phone and asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, nothing. Just thinking about something—no big deal. Everything packed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia nodded: “Yes, all done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan turned to Xu Ziyan: “Ziyan, have you prepared everything you’re bringing to the kids there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I finished it yesterday! Come on, Dad, I can’t wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then, let’s hit the road!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ziyan bounced as she shouted loudly: “Yay, we’re off! We’re off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she noticed Gu Jia hadn’t moved—no team spirit—and felt something was missing. She pouted at Gu Jia: “Mom…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia, torn between laughter and exasperation, sighed: “Fine, fine, let’s go, let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan carried two large suitcases, Gu Jia held a slightly smaller one, and Xu Ziyan slung a big bag over her shoulder. The three of them happily set off on another journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jia had mentioned wanting to go to Henglu Village a while back, and Wang Yan had agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the recent flu outbreak, though Xu Ziyan was healthy, Gu Jia still worried. She took a few days off for her, and they went together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took the same RV as last time—not for the scenery, since they’d seen most of it already, but because it was more convenient, more comfortable, and allowed them to rest easily when tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni returned home from work and didn’t see Liang Zhengxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she took off her shoes, she noticed one pair was missing and felt a flicker of unease—but didn’t think much of it, since Liang Zhengxian had seemed constantly busy lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after pacing around the apartment twice, she realized something was wrong—almost everything belonging to Liang Zhengxian was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni thought of something, panicked, and rummaged through her bag for her phone, dialing immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, the number you dialed is turned off. Sorry…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the voice, she hung up and opened WeChat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name was at the top of her chat list; her fingers trembled slightly as she typed a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message sent—but after waiting a long time, there was no reply. Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Zhengxian had cut off his bank cards and stopped using WeChat—he didn’t want to reconnect with anyone from his past, especially since they looked down on him anyway, and he couldn’t reach them even if he tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni called and messaged repeatedly, endlessly—even switched numbers, called again, messaged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all that effort, it was all in vain—nothing but emptiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She collapsed onto the floor, the tears she’d held back finally spilling over—Wang Manni broke into loud sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t argued recently; every day had been sweet and tender. She couldn’t understand why he’d left without a word. Hadn’t he been fine this morning? How could he vanish so suddenly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni’s mind began replaying scenes— from their first meeting on the cruise ship to his disappearance now, each moment flashing before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long-held dream waved to her—then vanished in an instant. She wanted to grasp it, but didn’t know where or how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was heartbroken, miserable, hysterical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up, smashing and tearing at everything around her, screaming curses at Liang Zhengxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she still care for him? Of course she did. Humans aren’t plants or trees—how could one be without feeling? Even a pet cat or dog’s death brings tears and adjustment time. How much more so for Liang Zhengxian, who slept beside her every night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d smashed everything, wrecked the apartment, and now she was exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the violent outburst had made her thirsty—Wang Manni got up and grabbed a bottle of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a sip, thought about things, cried some more—until she finally fell asleep on the floor, unaware of when.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, the sun was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni woke from a hangover, feeling unwell—she had a fever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grief, alcohol, and sleeping on the floor all night—even with a blanket—had let illness seep into her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sent a message to her manager, requesting a few days off—she had no energy to work now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t get up, just drifted back into a foggy sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen still harbored feelings for Wang Manni; since their reunion, he’d regularly checked in, and she’d politely replied. Whether he was licking his wounds or not, receiving replies from the person he longed for had been one of his few small joys lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Jiang Chen sent his usual greeting—but waited all day with no reply. He grew worried something had happened to Wang Manni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called—no answer. He messaged—no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to bear the worry, Jiang Chen went to Wang Manni’s workplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, sir, how may I help you?” the guard at the entrance asked politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, sorry, I’m looking for Wang Manni.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Miss Man is on leave today.” The guard suppressed his curiosity and didn’t pry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know where she lives?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, I really don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, sorry for the trouble, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all, have a good day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen paced outside twice, then remembered Zhong Xiaoqin—last he’d heard, she worked at the property management here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried to find Zhong Xiaoqin, hoping for news about Wang Manni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin had been cleared of all accusations and had brought glory to the company—now the company could award her, promote its culture, and highlight her outstanding contribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So today, upon her return, Zhong Xiaoqin received flowers, applause, praise, and recognition from colleagues and superiors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she didn’t think about those two men’s troubles, her mood remained excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was happily filling out spreadsheets when a colleague told her someone was looking for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, she stepped out—and saw Jiang Chen standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, it’s you? What’s up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen hurried forward: “Do you know anything about Manni? I can’t reach her—I’m worried something happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Wait, let me call her.” Zhong Xiaoqin pulled out her phone and immediately called and messaged Wang Manni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same result—phone off, no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin grew concerned: “I know where she lives. Wait—I’ll ask for leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her boss, after hearing the reason, granted leave immediately—first, she’d just shone brightly, so showing care was normal; second, it was human nature, and the boss understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly took a cab to Wang Manni’s apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang, bang, bang!” “Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rang the bell repeatedly and pounded on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the sleeping Wang Manni finally heard the noise, struggled to her feet, and opened the door for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you both here?” Wang Manni was baffled to see Jiang Chen and Zhong Xiaoqin together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…” Jiang Chen opened his mouth to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin cut in: “Jiang Chen was worried about you—he couldn’t reach you, so he found me, and we came together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Wang Manni and added: “Manni, what’s wrong? Your face is so pale. Weren’t you fine yesterday? And why is the place such a mess?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Wang Manni could answer, Zhong Xiaoqin reached out and touched her forehead—“Oh! So hot? Have you taken medicine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni glanced at Jiang Chen and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should lie down now.” As she spoke, she helped Wang Manni back onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen felt deeply pained seeing Wang Manni in such a state, and even more so that his attempt to speak had been cut off; he helplessly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then poured a glass of water and handed it to Zhong Xiaoqin, before rummaging through the messy room for medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened, Manni?” Zhong Xiaoqin asked as she handed the water to Wang Manni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni took a sip, moistening her cracked lips and throat: “Liang Zhengxian ran away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ran away? Without even saying goodbye?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Just yesterday you said you were so happy—how could he suddenly just leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to know too. When I got home from work yesterday, he was gone. I couldn’t reach him at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No message at all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“None!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No sign at all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“None!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin also frowned: “Why would he do this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Manni gave a bitter laugh: “Who knows?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wang Manni’s condition, Zhong Xiaoqin stopped pressing: “Alright, alright. Jiang Chen, did you find the medicine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just found it—how lucky.” He unclenched his fist, quickly handed over the medicine, and made Wang Manni drink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin tucked the blanket around Wang Manni and told her to rest properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You tidy up—I’ll go buy some groceries. Look at her, she hasn’t eaten a thing.” With that, Zhong Xiaoqin left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen nodded, suppressing his anger toward Liang Zhengxian and his pity for Wang Manni, and silently continued cleaning up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard every word of their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman he could never forget—someone else had used her up and vanished without so much as a word. Who could bear that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could he do? He could only silently tidy the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhong Xiaoqin returned with groceries, Jiang Chen had nearly finished cleaning; together, they cooked a few dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They woke the dazed Wang Manni, and the three ate a meal together. Wang Manni’s condition meant no one spoke; they ate in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking on Wang Manni once more, Zhong Xiaoqin left first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mother had just called, asking her to come to the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhong Xiaoqin left, Jiang Chen washed and put away the kitchenware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the bedroom and stared at the sleeping Wang Manni for a long while, his expression complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he sighed and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the door close, Wang Manni opened her eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin arrived at the hospital; the atmosphere in the ward was strangely tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu lay in bed, silent; Chen Xu leaned crookedly against the bed, eyeing the elderly couple with hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly couple looked at the two brothers with disappointment and frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw Zhong Xiaoqin enter, all four pairs of eyes fixed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flustered by their stares, Zhong Xiaoqin asked helplessly: “What’s going on? Why are you all looking at me like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin’s father spoke first: “This afternoon, after returning from your second aunt’s house, we met a few neighbors downstairs. They said your personal information had been leaked online—your divorce was public. Your mother got into a huge argument with them, insisting it couldn’t be true—until they showed proof.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out his phone, found the photos, and handed them to Zhong Xiaoqin: “Look—this is what it says. Your mother nearly had a hypertensive crisis; she barely stabilized after taking medicine, then came straight here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this matter must be clarified today—what exactly happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin’s mother added, turning to Chen Yu: “Chen Yu, tell me honestly—have you been seeing someone else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Yu could speak, Chen Xu exploded. He sat up abruptly, ready to speak—he knew everything. Besides, his brother’s in-laws had always picked on him, criticized his mother, and he’d tolerated it long enough. Now he wouldn’t hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Xu, stay quiet!” Chen Yu shouted, silencing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu opened his mouth to protest, but one look from Chen Yu made him clamp shut; he grumbled angrily and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly couple were startled by Chen Xu’s outburst. Zhong Xiaoqin’s mother opened her mouth to scold him, but her husband held her back—they were here to resolve things, not create more conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the elders calmed, Chen Yu spoke: “Mom, it’s not because of that.” Though he too felt resentment, he had called them “Dad” and “Mom” for years—he still owed them respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then is it because of the child?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then there’s no big issue. Xiaoqin was spoiled by us—she’s a bit spoiled. But married life is like this: quarrel in the morning, make up at night. What can’t you talk about? Why must it end in divorce?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin had already made up her mind about leaving; she said: “Mom, don’t ask anymore. Let me tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We divorced because we’re incompatible. I want some romance in life, but Chen Yu is always like stagnant water.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want a child, but Chen Yu fundamentally doesn’t want one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Yu, when we got married, you only married me because you were pressured to, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin continued: “Dad, Mom, I married you two because I wanted to please you. Now we’re marrying for ourselves—we just want to live our own lives, not for anyone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So don’t try to persuade us anymore. This is final. We’re divorced.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin’s parents fell silent; Chen Yu stared intently at her; Chen Xu bit his lip, holding back his fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re grown now—I can’t control you anymore. Alright. Chen Yu, rest well. We’re leaving,” Zhong Xiaoqin’s father said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led away Zhong Xiaoqin’s mother, who was visibly heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu locked eyes, said nothing, and turned to leave together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone had gone, Chen Xu finally exploded: “Bro, they—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up!” Chen Yu roared, forcing Chen Xu’s words back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Chen Yu was suffering, but not speaking made him suffer too—he just groaned quietly, gritting his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>",2758,"2026-06-20T21:08:40.823Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","80cfbd6ad8b1e03a39a159ca2110637951c51a7acd736bf990ce87be2deb693c","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-46","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-44",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]