[{"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-75":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},2334001,4564,"Chapter 75: Crab","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>After returning home and freshening up, Wang Yan got in his car and just happened to see the taillights of Andy’s 911.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1] After returning home and freshening up, Wang Yan got in his car and just caught sight of Andy’s 911’s taillights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the underground garage, he saw Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer hurrying forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2] Leaving the parking garage, he saw Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer hurrying forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He honked once, pulled over beside them, and rolled down his window: “Get in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3] He honked, pulled over beside them, and rolled down the window: “Get in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Wang? No thanks, we’ll take the subway.” Guan Juer politely replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4] “Brother Wang? No need, we’ll take the subway.” Guan Juer politely replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, I’m heading to Lujiazui.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[5] “Come on, I’m heading to Lujiazui.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Juer thanked him: “Oh, okay, thanks so much, Brother Wang,” and pulled Fan Shengmei into the back seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[6] Guan Juer thanked him: “Oh, alright, thanks, Brother Wang.” She pulled Fan Shengmei into the back seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car started and sped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[7] The car started and sped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei sat quietly in the car, observing the interior. Guan Juer leaned forward, gripping the front seatback, and curiously asked: “Brother Wang, what are you going over there for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[8] Fan Shengmei sat silently, scanning the interior. Guan Juer leaned over the front seatback and asked curiously: “Brother Wang, what are you going over there for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan looked ahead at the traffic and said: “There’s a software park over there—I’m going to rent a space and start a company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[9] Wang Yan looked ahead at the traffic: “There’s a software park over there—I’m renting a space to start a company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you getting into the internet industry too, Brother Wang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[10] “So Brother Wang’s joining the internet circle too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a small side project—I’ve got a little idea I want to try out first.” Wang Yan glanced at Guan Juer in the rearview mirror and added: “If you ever get tired of your current job, come work for me—I’ll offer you top-tier compensation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[11] “Just a small side project—I’ve got a little idea, want to try it out first.” Wang Yan glanced at Guan Juer in the rearview mirror: “If you’re unhappy where you are, come work for me—I’ll give you top pay and benefits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Brother Wang, but I’ll pass. I haven’t even mastered what I’m doing now, and I know nothing about the internet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[12] “Thanks, Brother Wang, but I’ll pass. I haven’t even mastered what I’m doing now, and I know nothing about the internet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t talk like that—I think you’re great. I’m not asking you to write code, so what’s there to worry about?” Seeing Guan Juer about to explain, he added: “Enough, we’ll talk about it later. Why don’t you two rest for a bit? We’ve still got a while to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[13] “Don’t talk like that—I think you’re capable. I’m not asking you to write code, so what’s there to worry about?” Seeing Guan Juer about to explain: “Enough, we’ll talk later. Just rest a bit—it’s still a while away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan drove in silence, watching the buildings on either side of the road. He had lived through Shanghai in the 1930s, the early 2000s, 2015, and even Shanghai three or four years later—he compared each era in his mind, reflecting on how this international metropolis had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[14] Wang Yan drove quietly, watching the buildings on either side. He’d lived in Shanghai during the 1930s, the early 2000s, now in 2015, and again three or four years ahead—he compared the city’s transformations across eras in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived at Fan Shengmei’s company. She thanked Wang Yan, waved goodbye to Guan Juer, stepped out gracefully, closed the door, and smiled as she waved to Wang Yan in the driver’s seat until the car disappeared. Fan Shengmei glanced sideways at the people watching her, flicked her hair, lifted her chin, swayed her hips, and walked inside with a crisp “tap-tap” of her high heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[15] Soon they reached Fan Shengmei’s company. She thanked Wang Yan, waved goodbye to Guan Juer, stepped out gracefully, closed the door, and smiled as she waved to Wang Yan until the car vanished. With a sidelong glance at the onlookers, she flicked her hair, lifted her chin, swayed her waist and hips, and clicked away in her heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Wang, don’t you like Sister Fan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[16] “Brother Wang, don’t you like Sister Fan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan replied coolly: “It’s not that I dislike her—I just don’t want to invite unnecessary trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[17] Wang Yan replied coolly: “Not that I dislike her—just don’t want to invite unnecessary trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Juer hurriedly said: “Sister Fan is really nice! She’s much older than me and Yingying, and she’s helped us a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[18] Guan Juer hurried to say: “Sister Fan’s great—she’s much older than me and Yingying, and she’s helped us a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, Xiao Qiu mentioned that to me during dinner last time.” Wang Yan didn’t want to discuss Fan Shengmei’s merits or flaws with Guan Juer, so he changed the subject: “Hey, Xiao Guan, I’ve never asked— I know you work in investment banking, but what exactly do you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[19] “Hmm, Xiao Qiu mentioned it last time we ate.” Wang Yan didn’t want to debate Fan Shengmei’s merits, so he changed the subject: “By the way, Xiao Guan—I know you work in investment banking, but what exactly do you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Juer no longer pressed the issue about Fan Shengmei and replied shyly: “Brother Wang… I’m still an intern—I just do basic supporting tasks…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[20] Guan Juer dropped the topic of Fan Shengmei and blushed: “Brother Wang… I’m still an intern—just doing basic support work…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I get it. So your journey is just beginning—keep going.” Then Wang Yan shifted tone: “But seriously, Xiao Guan, come work for me. Going through a company from nothing to something, then back to nothing again, will help you grow far more than anything you’ll learn there. You’re doing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[21] “I get it—your path’s still long, keep going.” Then Wang Yan shifted tone: “But seriously, Xiao Guan, come work with me. Going through a company from nothing to something, then back to nothing—your growth will far outpace what you learn there. With what you’re doing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Wang~” Though she agreed with his logic, Guan Juer couldn’t handle his persuasive charm and exclaimed: “My degree is low, and my parents worked hard to get me this job—I don’t want to…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[22] “Brother Wang~” Though she saw his point, Guan Juer couldn’t take his smooth-talking anymore: “My education’s low—my parents worked hard to get me this job. I don’t want to…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, I won’t say more,” Wang Yan chuckled and shook his head. “But Xiao Guan, a degree is just one thing—don’t stress over it. Many of your colleagues with years of experience probably don’t have high degrees either, but they’re skilled. You’ll get there too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[23] “Alright, alright, I won’t press it.” Wang Yan shook his head and smiled: “But Xiao Guan, education’s just one thing—don’t stress it. Your colleagues with years of experience probably aren’t highly educated either, but they’re skilled. You’ll get there too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Brother Wang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[24] “Thank you, Brother Wang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted and laughed as they pulled up to Guan Juer’s office building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[25] They chatted and laughed all the way to Guan Juer’s office building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Brother Wang!” Before Wang Yan could respond, Guan Juer slammed the door and ran off—she was about to be late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[26] “Bye, Brother Wang!” Before Wang Yan could reply, Guan Juer slammed the door and ran off—she was about to be late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Guan Juer dash inside, Wang Yan drove away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[27] Watching Guan Juer disappear inside, Wang Yan drove off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he’d told Guan Juer earlier, he’d already contacted a professional agency with full-service capabilities and strong credentials. His system hadn’t released its next feature yet, so he figured he’d just copy someone else’s work and handle a few other side projects to keep himself busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[28] As he’d told Guan Juer, he’d already contacted a professional agency with full-service capabilities and strong backing. Since his “Doubled Hand Sound” hadn’t launched yet, he figured he might as well copy someone else’s homework and take on other side projects to keep busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next week, Wang Yan was swamped preparing his new company. He handed all registration tasks to the agency, but since he had no staff, he handled everything himself: leasing office space, buying equipment, contacting headhunters, arranging interviews, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[29] For the next week, Wang Yan was swamped preparing his new company. He’d handed registration to the agency, but with no staff, he handled everything himself: leasing space, buying office supplies, contacting headhunters, arranging interviews, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he didn’t need many people initially, the office space was spacious—each person had a large desk. Each desk featured high-end computers with dual monitors. Knowing many professionals preferred laptops due to system constraints, Wang Yan spared no expense—each desk also had a brand-new, unopened laptop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[30] Since he didn’t need many people yet, the office space was spacious—each person got a large desk. All computers were high-end, with dual monitors. Knowing many developers preferred the Aiyipao laptop due to system compatibility, Wang Yan spared no expense: each desk had a sealed, brand-new Aiyipao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were minor details. Wang Yan’s real advantage was compensation: absolute top salaries. Overtime was inevitable, but pay was always fair. He hired only seasoned developers with deep experience and solid skills. With clear planning and no emergencies, everyone could usually leave on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[31] These were minor details—Wang Yan’s real advantage was compensation: top salaries, unavoidable overtime, but full pay for it. He hired only veteran developers with solid experience and skills. With clear planning, everyone could leave on time unless emergencies arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since gaining the system, Wang Yan had always been the boss—battle-hardened and experienced. With just a few hires, he built the company’s basic structure in a week. The rest would grow organically over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[32] Ever since gaining the system, Wang Yan had always been the boss—battle-hardened, experienced. With just a few hires, he’d built the company’s basic structure in a week; the rest could grow gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he just needed to wait for the agency to finish the paperwork and for the employees he’d convinced to join to arrive—then he could officially begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[33] Now he just waited for the agency to finish paperwork and for the employees he’d convinced to show up—then he could begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Wang Yan’s morning workouts regularly coincided with Andy’s. They continued their usual routine of swapping breakfasts at Brother Zhang’s stall outside—taking turns treating each other. At first, Andy was a bit uncomfortable, but after a couple of days, she adjusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[34] During this time, Wang Yan met Andy every morning during his exercise routine. They kept up their usual habit of alternating breakfasts at Brother Zhang’s stall—today he treats, tomorrow she does. At first Andy was a bit uneasy, but after a couple days, she adjusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their interactions increased, they inevitably began sharing opinions on various topics. At this stage, Andy was still reasonable—not yet the gossipy woman she’d become later. Wang Yan used these moments to gently guide her toward a more normal, grounded perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[35] As their interactions increased, they inevitably exchanged opinions on things. Andy was still tolerable—not yet the gossiping shrew she’d become later. Wang Yan used this to slowly nudge her toward normalcy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Andy woke up earlier, almost matching Wang Yan’s schedule. Every day, she found it amusing to watch him circle the quiet corners, practicing his martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[36] Now Andy woke up earlier, almost matching Wang Yan’s schedule. Every day she watched him circle around her, punching in quiet corners—and found it amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the flirtatious Qidian, Andy hadn’t told him anything about Wang Yan. Though they chatted online, they weren’t close enough yet—Andy still kept her guard up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[37] As for the flirty Qidian, Andy hadn’t mentioned Wang Yan to him. Though they chatted well online, they weren’t close enough—Andy still kept her guard up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After riding in Wang Yan’s car, Guan Juer refused to ride with him again. Her coworkers kept gossiping about her, making her deeply uncomfortable. And since Wang Yan was a man, she couldn’t explain it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[38] After riding once with Wang Yan, Guan Juer refused to ride with him again. Her coworkers kept gossiping about her—it made her uncomfortable, and since Wang Yan was a man, she couldn’t explain it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Yingying still bounced around cheerfully, sometimes accompanying Guan Juer upstairs to chat with Wang Yan. Her personality hadn’t changed—even with Wang Yan’s occasional warnings, she still got tricked by the white supervisor. But Wang Yan’s advice had made a difference: unlike in the original story, she didn’t sleep with someone she’d known for only a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[39] Qiu Yingying still bounced around daily, sometimes joining Guan Juer to visit Wang Yan upstairs for chats. Her nature hadn’t changed—even with Wang Yan’s occasional warnings, she still got duped by Manager Bai. But Wang Yan’s advice had taken root: she wasn’t as foolish as in the original plot—she didn’t sleep with someone after knowing him for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, only a week had passed since Wang Yan began guiding her—his influence hadn’t fully manifested yet. What was meant to happen, still would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[40] But Wang Yan had only been guiding her for a week—the effects weren’t obvious yet; what was meant to happen still would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Saturday afternoon, Wang Yan was sipping tea at home, pondering algorithms, when his phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[41] That Saturday afternoon, Wang Yan was sipping tea at home, pondering algorithms, when his phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked the screen—it was Andy. He answered: “Hello, Andy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[42] He glanced—it was Andy. He answered: “Hello, Andy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy, driving, said: “Lao Tan gave me some hairy crabs. Can you cook them?” She knew Wang Yan cooked—he’d mentioned it in conversation, and she’d even overheard their dialogue during the noise incident via surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[43] Andy, driving, said: “Lao Tan gave me some hairy crabs—can you cook them?” She knew Wang Yan cooked; they’d mentioned it in chats, and she’d even overheard their conversation during the noise incident via surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Professional level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[44] “Of course. Professional.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect, then I’ll leave it to you.” Andy smiled. “By the way, I’d like to invite the other girls on the 22nd floor to join us. You…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[45] “Perfect, then it’s yours.” Andy laughed: “By the way, I want to invite the other girls on the 22nd floor to join—what about you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Wang Yan interrupted: “No problem—I’ll buy more ingredients. Let’s all have a nice meal together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[46] Before Andy finished, Wang Yan interrupted: “No problem—I’ll buy some groceries later. Let’s all have a proper meal together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, it’s settled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[47] “Alright, it’s settled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan hung up, tidied his tea set, stood up, and drove out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[48] Wang Yan hung up, tidied his tea set, stood up, and drove out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy had helped Qu Xiaoxiao with her collaboration with GI, and Tan Zongming had treated Andy like a daughter…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[49] Andy had helped Qu Xiaoxiao with her GI deal, and Tan Zongming had supported her like a father…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing those messy thoughts aside, Wang Yan drove to a bar, had Xiao Li fetch him a bottle of yellow wine and two bottles of white wine, then went to the market to buy vegetables before returning to Happy Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[50] He stopped thinking about those messy affairs, drove to the bar, asked Xiao Li for a bottle of yellow wine and two bottles of white wine, then bought groceries at the market and returned to Happy Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Andy had returned to Happy Valley. Watching the surveillance feed, she noticed Fan Shengmei and Qu Xiaoxiao coming home, and quickly opened the door: “Sister Fan, Little Qu…” She noticed the bag in Fan Shengmei’s hand: “Oh, what a coincidence—I also brought back some hairy crabs. I was thinking of inviting you all over for dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[51] Meanwhile, Andy returned to Happy Song. Watching the surveillance, she saw Fan Shengmei and Qu Xiaoxiao coming back, rushed out to open the door: “Sister Fan, Little Qu…” Noticing what Fan Shengmei was carrying: “Oh, lucky! I just brought back some hairy crabs—thought I’d invite you both to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Xiaoxiao, weakly, said: “I can’t cook…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[52] Qu Xiaoxiao groaned: “I can’t cook…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can cook…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[53] “I can cook…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fan Shengmei could finish, Andy said: “No need—you don’t have to. I already asked Wang Yan—he’ll cook. We’ll just help out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[54] Before Fan Shengmei finished, Andy cut in: “No need—I already asked Wang Yan to cook. We’ll just help out a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang Yan? Have him cook…” Qu Xiaoxiao, meeting Andy’s calm gaze, wisely fell silent. It wasn’t that she feared Andy—she’d just cried and begged for help, and now she’d sabotage it? Besides, she’d need Andy’s help again in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[55] “Wang Yan? Have him cook…” Meeting Andy’s cool gaze, Qu Xiaoxiao snapped to attention and wisely fell silent. Not because she feared Andy—she’d just cried and begged for help, and now she’d sabotage it? Besides, she’d need Andy’s help again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei said nothing. After Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer returned from their ride with Wang Yan, they’d raved about his cooking—she’d been curious ever since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[56] Fan Shengmei said nothing. After Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer returned, they’d unanimously praised Wang Yan’s cooking—she’d grown curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Call the others over,” Andy told Fan Shengmei, then turned and went back inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[57] “Call the others over.” Andy told Fan Shengmei, then turned back inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Xiaoxiao had spent the night sleeping on Andy’s sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[58] Qu Xiaoxiao hadn’t slept all night and had fallen asleep on Andy’s sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy, Fan Shengmei, and Guan Juer chatted: “Where’s Xiao Qiu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[59] Andy, Fan Shengmei, and Guan Juer chatted: “Where’s Xiao Qiu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s dating—she and her boyfriend went shopping for ingredients to cook together. She says it’ll be delicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[60] “She’s dating—she and her boyfriend went shopping for ingredients. Says cooking together tastes better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Guan Juer was about to speak, she saw Wang Yan walking in carrying groceries. She hurried forward and quickly changed the subject: “Brother Wang, let me help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[61] As Guan Juer opened her mouth to speak, she saw Wang Yan entering with groceries. She hurried forward, shifting topic: “Brother Wang, let me help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan said: “No need, I’m almost there.” He took two steps and placed everything on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[62] Wang Yan said: “No need, just two steps.” He walked over and placed everything on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him finish, Andy asked: “Is my kitchen okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[63] Seeing him set things down, Andy asked: “Check if my kitchen’s okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan inspected the pots, pans, and utensils and said: “Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[64] Wang Yan inspected the pots, pans, and utensils: “Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three women helped him prep vegetables while chatting and laughing. Wang Yan just smiled and listened as he chopped with a rhythmic “tap-tap-tap.” If you ignored other factors, the atmosphere was genuinely warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[65] The three women helped him prep vegetables, chatting and laughing. Wang Yan smiled quietly, listening as he chopped—*tap-tap-tap*. Without other factors, the atmosphere was warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everything was ready, Wang Yan began vigorously wielding his wok, leaving the three women stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[66] When everything was ready, Wang Yan began clanging his wok—staring, the three women were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy patted Wang Yan on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up: “You weren’t exaggerating—you’re truly professional.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[67] Andy patted Wang Yan’s shoulder and gave a thumbs-up: “You weren’t kidding—you’re truly professional.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Juer nodded enthusiastically: “Brother Wang, you’re amazing!” She’d heard Qiu Yingying’s exaggerated praise before and thought it was just flattery—but now she saw it was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[68] Guan Juer nodded vigorously: “Brother Wang, you’re amazing.” She’d thought Qiu Yingying’s praise was exaggeration—now she saw it was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei exclaimed in surprise: “I never would’ve guessed someone as busy as you could cook like this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[69] Fan Shengmei exclaimed: “I never guessed someone so busy could cook like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, you’re overdoing it,” Wang Yan modestly replied. “I’m nowhere near a professional chef—just home-cooked meals, that’s all. Now, just sit back and enjoy. This kitchen’s full of smoke—go chat over there. Oh, Andy, please decant the wine I brought.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[70] “Nah, you’re exaggerating—I’m nowhere near a master chef. Just home cooking, that’s all.” Wang Yan demurred: “Alright, just wait to eat. This is all smoke and grease—you go chat over there. Oh, Andy, decant the wine I brought.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.” Andy took the wine from the table and noticed the jar beside it. “Wang Yan, is this also wine?” She lifted the jar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[71] “Alright.” Andy took the wine from the table, noticed the earthenware jar beside it, and asked: “Wang Yan, is this wine too?” She lifted the jar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan glanced at it: “That’s yellow wine. I figured you might not like it, so I brought white wine—it pairs better with crab.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[72] Wang Yan glanced: “That’s yellow wine. I figured you wouldn’t be used to it, so I brought wine—it pairs better with crab.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy examined the jar: “I’ll try the yellow wine later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[73] Andy studied the jar: “Then I’ll try the yellow wine later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan looked at her, shrugged, and returned to cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[74] Wang Yan looked at her, shrugged, and turned back to stir the wok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy shot him a defiant glance, then poured the wine into a decanter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[75] Andy shot him a defiant glance and poured the wine into the decanter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Guan Juer called out from the computer: “Sister Andy.” Seeing Andy pause and look over, she continued: “Someone named Qidian is messaging you on WeChat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[76] At that moment, Guan Juer called out from the computer: “Sister Andy.” Seeing Andy pause and look at her, she continued: “Someone named Qidian is messaging you on Feisi Bu Ke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy nodded, glanced at Wang Yan still cooking, and said: “Got it.” Her hands moved faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[77] Andy nodded, glanced at Wang Yan swinging the wok, and replied: “Got it.” Her hands unconsciously moved faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei sidled over, intrigued: “Qidian?” She’d heard about him the night before when Andy thanked her for helping with the smart lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[78] Fan Shengmei sidled over: “Qidian?” Andy had mentioned him last night over dinner, when Fan helped her install the smart lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say more, Andy finished pouring, walked over, snatched the computer, smiled apologetically at the two, and retreated to her bedroom to chat with Qidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[79] Before Fan could continue, Andy finished pouring, walked over, snatched the computer, smiled apologetically at them, and retreated to her bedroom to chat with Qidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As in the original story, Qidian wanted to take Andy out to dinner. Andy declined again. When he doubted her, she insisted she really had friends over. He ended with a blunt, humorous excuse: “I’m pretending to be casual—I’d lose face otherwise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[80] As in the original plot, Qidian wanted to take Andy out to dinner. She declined again. When he doubted her, she insisted she had friends over. Qidian finally blurted: “I’m pretending to be casual—otherwise I’d lose face.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Andy burst out laughing. But then, instinctively glancing outside at Wang Yan still cooking, she stopped smiling. She forgot to reply to Qidian and began to reflect on herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[81] Andy laughed at that. But as she unconsciously looked up at Wang Yan swinging the wok outside, her smile faded. She forgot to reply to Qidian and began to examine herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were still that annoying narrator, it would say: For some reason, looking at the cold, digital words on her screen, Andy felt a warmth rise within her—but seeing the busy man outside, surrounded by the comforting smells of home-cooked food, she was suddenly lost in confusion…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[82] If there were still that nagging narrator, it would say: For some reason, staring at the cold digital words on her screen, Andy felt warmth—but seeing the busy man’s back outside, feeling the scent of home-cooked meals around her, she fell into confusion…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Andy leave with the computer, Guan Juer and Fan Shengmei quietly set out bowls and chopsticks, chatting and laughing about Qidian, enjoying themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[83] Watching Andy leave with the computer, Guan Juer and Fan Shengmei quietly set out bowls and chopsticks, gossiping about Qidian, laughing and chatting merrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, a knock came at the door—Wang Yan had finished the last dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[84] After a while, a knock came—the last dish was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei opened the door and let the two in. Andy, having ended her call with Qidian, emerged at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[85] Fan Shengmei opened the door, let the two in. At that moment, Andy abandoned Qidian, who was waiting anxiously, and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing her excitement, Qiu Yingying enthusiastically introduced the white supervisor to everyone. Then she called out: “Brother Wang!” and winked at Wang Yan as he carried dishes out—the whole scene felt like a daughter bringing her boyfriend home to meet her father…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[86] Suppressing her inner excitement, Qiu Yingying proudly introduced Manager Bai to everyone. Then she called out: “Brother Wang!” and winked at Wang Yan as he carried dishes—this felt… like a daughter bringing her boyfriend home to meet her father…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Brother Wang—he’s been so kind and supportive to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[87] “This is Brother Wang—he’s been so kind to me, always looking out for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white supervisor bowed slightly to Wang Yan: “Hello, Brother Wang.” He’d heard Qiu Yingying gush about him so often he was tired of it—but he knew Wang Yan was truly impressive. Everyone here, except Qiu Yingying’s two roommates, was clearly someone important. And those two roommates? They were also quite… well, attractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[88] Manager Bai bowed slightly to Wang Yan: “Brother Wang, nice to meet you.” Qiu Yingying had talked about him endlessly—he was tired of hearing it. But he knew the man was truly impressive. Everyone in the room, except Qiu Yingying’s two roommates, was no ordinary person. And those two roommates… well, they were quite attractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan nodded and said: “You too,” smiled at Qiu Yingying, then turned back to serving dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[89] He nodded, replied: “You too,” smiled at Qiu Yingying, and turned back to carry more dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei drawled: “I heard from Qiu Yingying that you were going to cook.” Seeing the supervisor nod, she continued: “It’s so rude to make you cook on your first visit! But men who cook are always good men. Unfortunately, you’re too late—Wang Yan already prepared everything. No need to bother.” She gestured to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[90] Fan Shengmei drawled: “I heard from Qiu Yingying you’re cooking.” Seeing Manager Bai nod, she continued: “It’s so awkward to make you cook on a first meeting. But men who cook are good men. Too bad—you didn’t know, Wang Yan already finished everything. No need to bother.” She gestured to the full table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Juer added: “Yeah, don’t bother. We’ll try your cooking another time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[91] Guan Juer added: “Yeah, don’t trouble yourself—we’ll taste your cooking another time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supervisor glanced at the table, thought for a moment, and said: “Then let me make a cold appetizer—it’ll be quick.” He picked up his groceries and headed to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[92] Manager Bai glanced, thought a moment, then said: “Alright, I’ll make a cold appetizer—quick and easy.” He picked up his things and headed to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Yingying bounced after him to help. Watching them, the scene looked surprisingly sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[93] Qiu Yingying bounced after him to help—looking at them, they seemed oddly fitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three women exchanged glances, then moved aside to whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[94] Watching the two, the three exchanged glances, then stepped aside to whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan took off his apron and handed it to Qiu Yingying, washed his hands, glanced at the three women chatting, pulled out his phone, and sat down to scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[95] Wang Yan took off his apron, handed it to Qiu Yingying, washed his hands, glanced at the three whispering women, pulled out his phone, sat down, and began scrolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bar was fine—he didn’t need to worry. The system’s setup felt like a gift shop, and the bar was probably given because he liked drinking. Now he’d started a company, and his new staff, unfamiliar with his style, kept asking for guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[96] The bar was fine—he didn’t need to worry. The system’s setup felt like a shop granted to him; the bar was probably given because he liked drinking. Now he’d started a company, and his early staff didn’t yet understand his style—they kept asking for guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Wang Yan had told everyone to rest today and had previously said not to bring work into personal time, some employees still tried to impress him—especially during the company’s early stage—by working even on their day off. Since they were putting in extra effort, Wang Yan patiently replied to each message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[97] Though Wang Yan had said to rest today, and had told them before interviews not to mix work with life, some still tried to impress him—especially in the startup phase, hoping to leave a mark on their wealthy, powerful boss. They worked even on holidays, thinking of the company. What could Wang Yan say? He patiently replied to each message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while, the three women woke Qu Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[98] After chatting awhile, the three women woke Qu Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Qu Xiaoxiao washed her face, Andy gave her two reminders: don’t say anything foolish at dinner. Andy now understood Qu Xiaoxiao well—she feared Qu Xiaoxiao might provoke Wang Yan or insult Qiu Yingying and the supervisor, which would put Andy in an awkward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[99] While Qu Xiaoxiao washed her face, Andy gave her two reminders: don’t say anything foolish at dinner. Andy now understood Qu Xiaoxiao—she feared she’d provoke Wang Yan or humiliate Qiu Yingying and Manager Bai, making things awkward for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the supervisor had finished his cold dish, Fan Shengmei called everyone to dinner. Qu Xiaoxiao lazily responded and shuffled toward the table. Andy sighed helplessly and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[100] Hearing Manager Bai had finished the cold dish, Fan Shengmei called everyone to eat. Qu Xiaoxiao muttered a reply and shuffled toward the table. Andy sighed, and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>",5115,"2026-06-20T21:08:40.823Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a20b02814d8c735f6d0beb68c90f577a79376d57f720bec355be39af0c2c6600","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-76","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-74",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]