[{"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-84":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},2334010,4564,"Chapter 84: Wei Wei Left","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-84",84,"\u003Cp>The rising morning sun dispersed the morning mist. The cries of energetic children, the calls of worried elders, greetings from familiar neighbors downstairs, and the occasional sound of cars emerging from the basement—silence gave way to the noisy symphony of life, smoke rose, and it was another fine day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan opened his eyes precisely on time, glanced at the sleeping Andy, and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy had never done this before in her thirty-odd years and had no experience. Moreover, because it was her first time, he couldn’t be too rough, lest she feel no pleasure but instead get hurt—that would be unfortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this issue of whether she was “original” or not, Wang Yan couldn’t help thinking of Ying Qin, the man who later got involved with Qiu Yingying. It was only natural for someone to have such requirements in choosing a partner; there was nothing wrong with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wang Yan couldn’t help recalling his younger self. He, too, had once held this idea: to find someone pure, someone he loved, and walk a path together. He had once been a pure boy, with such a clean streak. But later, after seeing so much, he grew indifferent, and gave up…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently placing Andy aside, Wang Yan slowly rose. Though his movements were light, they still woke Andy, who had always been an early riser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausted from the night’s exertions, Andy opened her eyes, staring blankly at Wang Yan’s muscular body, then remembered the wildness of last night. Feeling the discomfort in her body, she frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Andy awake, Wang Yan leaned down and kissed her forehead: “You don’t have to work today. Sleep a little longer. I’ll go buy breakfast—and pick up an old hen at the market to nourish you properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of last night’s frenzy, Andy blushed and murmured “Mm,” closing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan found a set of sportswear, changed, and headed out for his daily morning exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the “clunk” of the door closing, Andy opened her eyes, stared at the ceiling, smiled faintly, rolled over, and fell back into deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an unknown length of time, Andy, still asleep, smelled a fragrant aroma drifting in. Her stomach growled fiercely, and she fully woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing sounds from the kitchen, Andy yawned and stretched. She struggled to grab her phone from the nightstand, checked the time—it was already past eleven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She skimmed through her messages: several girls from 2202 downstairs had sent words of concern; Qu Xiaoxiao from 2203 had invited her out for beauty treatments, spa, meals, and fun. The rest were mostly from subordinates, all work-related. After replying to a few, she set the phone aside and struggled to get up to wash up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished the last dish, Wang Yan washed his hands and returned to the room to wake Andy. Seeing she wasn’t in bed, he heard the sound of running water from the bathroom and smiled, choosing not to disturb her. He turned and went downstairs to 2201, fetched a set of clothes, returned upstairs, and knocked on the bathroom door: “Andy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just got you a set of clothes from downstairs. Put them on the bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, thank you.” The sound of running water resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan shook his head without speaking. Perhaps they weren’t close enough yet—otherwise, how could she say “thank you”? He returned to the kitchen, ladled out the soup, and sat at the table to reply to messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Andy emerged slowly, cheeks flushed. Though they had already been intimate, she still found it hard to adjust to this sudden shift in their relationship, especially after seeing the bra Wang Yan had brought her when changing clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her shyness, Wang Yan stood and naturally guided her to sit in the chair: “I specially made this soup for you. Try it—does it suit your taste?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy took a spoonful, savored it, and nodded: “Mm, good. As always, top quality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Glad you like it. Eat more—today’s dishes are all for replenishing qi and blood.” As a professional TCM practitioner and chef, he naturally excelled in dietary therapy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded. Whenever such a topic came up, Andy couldn’t help recalling last night’s feminine bliss. She sat up straighter, felt the discomfort in her body, and shifted the subject: “How’s the situation progressing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. No problem. You’ll have results by afternoon. Let’s eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan brought up light topics, lifting Andy’s mood, and they enjoyed a warm lunch together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, they cleared the dishes and kitchen scraps, brewed a pot of tea, and quietly savored the peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy set down her teacup and said: “I want to find time to visit my brother at Daishan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. We can also check on how the nursing home is doing now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy nodded, leaning against Wang Yan as she continued sipping tea. Neither mentioned the child—otherwise, they wouldn’t have slept together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the phone beside them rang. Wang Yan glanced at it and answered: “Any results?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Brother Wang. I’ve sent you the video. Got time today? I’ll treat you to lunch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks, but there’s no need for you to pay—I’ll handle it tomorrow. That’s settled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Wang Yan’s firm tone, Yao Bin didn’t argue further. He said “Alright,” and hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy sat up straight beside him: “Done?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan nodded, found the video Yao Bin sent, and they watched it together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang Yan, him and I…” After watching, Andy still wanted to explain. Their bond had grown tighter; insecure since childhood, she didn’t want some irrelevant person to sow discord between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Didn’t I already say so? Drink your tea.” Wang Yan cut her off. Ignoring Andy’s gentle smile, he sent the video to Tan Zongming and called him: “Hey. I sent you the video. You heard it yourself. Handle the rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the affirmative reply, he hung up and resumed cuddling with Andy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Zongming received the message and acted immediately. Shengxuan was a massive corporation with a legal department full of lawyers—it was time for them to take a walk. He filed a lawsuit directly, then issued public statements on the company website, Weibo, and forums condemning malicious online rumors targeting Shengxuan executives that disrupted normal business operations, and posted the lawsuit online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was immediate. Without concrete evidence, such a large company wouldn’t make baseless statements. The impact was far greater than before—the incident escalated. Online sentiment shifted instantly; those who had previously raged now deleted their posts and turned to harshly denounce the rumor-mongers, charging forward like warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei, who had been slacking off at work, naturally saw this. She quickly told Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying. She didn’t speak to Andy—she knew Andy was resting at home with Wang Yan today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her colleagues’ chatter, it was as if they had never heard of yesterday’s incident; their earlier outrage had vanished, and they silently turned to attack the rumor-mongers, their words even more vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Shengmei sneered, ignoring them, and stared at her computer, pondering the power Wang Yan had just revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Juer, after receiving the news and feeling reassured, returned to work. Qiu Yingying didn’t need mentioning—she was even busier than Guan Juer and hadn’t even seen the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Qu Xiaoxiao finally learned of the incident—her mother mentioned it casually during a call, recalling how Andy had once helped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having deep pockets was advantageous. Qu Yongquan had not only given her money but also assigned her some business to handle. Having never dealt with such matters before, Qu Xiaoxiao found it difficult and had been busy at work these past two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the news, she immediately searched for the post. After reading it, Qu Xiaoxiao groaned in frustration—such a perfect opportunity to mend or even improve their relationship, and she’d missed it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in her expensive executive chair, feet propped on her equally expensive desk, she swung them back and forth, thought for a moment, then pulled out her phone and dialed… Yao Bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Bin was just pondering where to find a girl for some fun, to change his mood. Seeing Qu Xiaoxiao’s call, he wanted to hang up several times, but finally sighed and answered: “Hello?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yao Bin? I saw Shengxuan’s statement—someone accused Andy of being a mistress. You know about this, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was me who handled it—how could I not know? Yao Bin replied: “Yeah, I know. What about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know?” Qu Xiaoxiao instantly pulled her feet down and sat upright, angry: “Yao Bin, if you knew, why didn’t you tell me? Andy’s my neighbor—you don’t know that? She helped me—you don’t know that? After our business deal fell through, I was annoyed and slighted her a little—you don’t know that? Didn’t I tell you? This was such a great chance, and you… Ah, forget it. I’m hanging up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the dial tone again, Yao Bin’s face darkened. He angrily threw his phone to the ground, smashing it to pieces. “I know? I know your damn ass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Bin decided—he wouldn’t chase her anymore. Let her do whatever she wanted. Everyone had their pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dispirited, Qu Xiaoxiao hung up and immediately messaged Andy to offer condolences. Naturally, there was no reply. Without hesitation, she called Andy directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected. Qu Xiaoxiao feigned concern: “Hello, Andy? I just heard about your situation. I’m so sorry I couldn’t help. Are you okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m relieved. But after such a big incident, as someone on the 22nd floor, as your neighbor, as your friend—you didn’t even tell me? That’s not fair.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about this? Tonight I’ll treat you to dinner—invite the girls from 2202. Let’s eat together and help you relax. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t tonight? How about tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll check with them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, okay, bye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could hear the distance in Andy’s voice, but she didn’t care. They’d never been close anyway—she’d been the one begging, groveling for help, then resenting afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this only applied if the other person was someone she could treat as an equal. Otherwise, why would she ever question herself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Xiaoxiao scrolled through her contacts, found the girls from 2202, and messaged each one. Qiu Yingying didn’t reply. Guan Juer said she wasn’t sure about tomorrow. Only Fan Shengmei said she was free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She replied, “Let’s see tomorrow,” then sat staring blankly for a while, shook her head, and returned to her gloomy work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan didn’t care what happened to the rumor-monger—Tan Zongming would teach her a lesson. He had even less interest in Qu Xiaoxiao’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told Andy, then helped her downstairs. She gathered some everyday items and brought them upstairs—they were now living together. As for her apartment, he turned it into a large study, for her to use when working. Besides, the apartment wasn’t even hers—it belonged to Shengxuan, assigned by Tan Zongming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Wang Yan prepared another lavish dinner. After eating, Andy chatted with Fan Shengmei, who had returned home early, and time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow was a workday, so they turned off the lights early and got into bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan held Andy as they whispered softly. Before long, he fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, after eating breakfast Wang Yan brought back, Andy washed up, kissed him goodbye, then went downstairs to meet Guan Juer and drive off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister An, you look amazing today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy smiled and nodded: “Everything’s settled. No need to worry. And I had a full day of rest yesterday—I’m full of energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, that’s true. By the way, Sister An, Qu Xiaoxiao invited us to dinner tonight, saying it’s to help you recover from the shock. Did she tell you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She did. Do you all have time? Since I promised to treat you before, I’ll treat you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister An, you know me—I can’t be sure. Let’s see after work. Oh, what about Yingying? She’s so busy…” Guan Juer paused, then slapped her own head: “Forget I said that—I’ve been working too hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy chuckled and shook her head, saying nothing, focusing on driving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the office, she chatted with Tan Zongming, who explained how he planned to deal with the rumor-mongers. They also discussed the board’s opinions and thoughts regarding the Red Star acquisition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Zongming noticed Andy’s slight unease. Having known her for years, he naturally understood her state. As an experienced man himself, he could easily tell Andy had been taken by that Wang guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he’d long since accepted it, though he’d long understood, seeing it right before him still stung. After ending his conversation with Andy, Tan Zongming left—to find his new mistress and comfort himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy didn’t care what Tan Zongming thought—even if she knew, she wouldn’t care. They were friends. After calling a morning meeting with her team, she sat down and began working. A day’s delay had piled up many tasks needing her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Andy immersed herself in work, her phone rang. The caller was Qidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, Andy answered: “Hello?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m at the coffee shop downstairs. Let’s meet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy hesitated, then said: “Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the coffee shop, Wei Wei held his cup and said: “I’m sorry, Andy. I came back as soon as I heard. I wanted to handle this. But I didn’t expect your actions to be so swift. Still, for the trouble I caused and the harm I brought you, I want to apologize.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy replied calmly: “It was just a small hassle. Don’t feel guilty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into Andy’s eyes, Wei Wei spoke softly: “Actually, I’m grateful for this scandal. Otherwise, I’d have no reason to come see you. That day, my…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, Qidian. Please don’t say any more. I have a boyfriend now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wei Wei gripped his coffee cup tightly, knuckles turning white: “Is it that Wang guy from the scandal?” Seeing Andy nod silently, Wei Wei tried to stay calm, but his voice trembled: “Why him? Am I not tall? Not handsome? Not smart enough? What’s wrong with me? Give me a reason, Andy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he heard the news, he investigated Wang Yan. After reviewing the detailed information, Wei Wei was confident—he wasn’t inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not the Qidian I knew. You’re Wei Wei.” Andy looked at Wei Wei, struggling to control his emotion, and shook her head: “If you must have a reason, I’d say it’s ‘love.’ It’s the warmth I’ve never felt in my thirty years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Andy’s face soften as she spoke of that Wang man, Wei Wei fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was intelligent. A decisive, intelligent man. A man with clear self-awareness. To persist in the impossible, wasting time and energy—even with feelings—wasn’t his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released his grip on the cup. “Then I won’t press further. But I hope we’re still friends, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy shrugged and smiled: “Of course. You’re Qidian, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. Coffee’s on me. I’m off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Wei left. Andy didn’t see him off, didn’t turn back. She just stared blankly at the untouched coffee across from her—the cup’s surface clearly damp with condensation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Andy came to his senses, chuckled bitterly, then stood up and walked out of the café with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bar, soft, soothing music filled the quiet space beneath the dim yellow lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner booth, Yao Bin and Wang Yan clinked glasses and downed a drink. “Big Brother Wang, you were totally right about what you said last time. You wouldn’t believe it—she called me yesterday… and she did the same a while back…” Yao Bin told Wang Yan what had happened after their last drink: “This Qu Xiaoxiao is really fucking outrageous. She only ever calls me to get things done—never just to chat. Oh right, she does invite me out to eat and have fun, but now I get it: she only thinks of me when no one else will hang out with her, and she needs someone to pay the bill. Fucking hell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, by the way, Big Brother Wang. Speaking of paying bills, I recently reflected on all the times we’ve gone out over the years, and I realized she’s paid the least by far. Fucking hell, her family isn’t short on cash—why is she so goddamn stingy?” Yao Bin took another sip and kept complaining: “And the apartment she’s living in now? I fronted the money for it. The renovation? Another friend paid for it. I’m fucking… shit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at Yao Bin—he’s got feelings for someone, and suddenly everything about them is wrong, every little thing is a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re all talk when you’re drunk, but the moment you actually see Qu Xiaoxiao, you collapse.” Wang Yan thought for a moment and said: “Wait, no—even just answering her phone call, hearing her voice, is enough to break you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Bin took a hard swallow of liquor and groaned: “Oh man, Big Brother Wang, don’t mock your little brother. We’ve known each other since we were kids—so many years now. If you really ask me to… do something about it… damn, it’s hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, Wang Yan understood all this—he could relate. But Yao Bin’s pathetic state clearly wasn’t what he wanted. This was clearly the result of being too gentle last time. He needed to crank it up a notch and wash the nonsense right out of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan took a sip of liquor to moisten his throat and began: “Yao Bin, listen, brother’s gonna tell you something…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the other side, the five women of Happy Valley met again.\u003C\u002Fp>",2932,"2026-06-20T21:08:40.823Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","959f342ed8966b08da3ec976d6c37f0d0eafac6bad55b14734a31e509242ef13","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-85","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-83",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]