Please Notify the Patient's Family

Ou Ye regained consciousness and was transferred to the internal medicine department by Shen Qi.

The internist recommended that Ou Ye be hospitalized for further examination, Shen Qi agreed.

"Are you a family member of the patient?" the internist asked.

"I'm her class monitor," Shen Qi said. "We're all from out of town, studying in the capital, and our families can't stay here long-term."

"Then go pay the bill," the doctor said.

The hospitalization procedures were completed quickly, and Ou Ye was put on a hospital gown and arranged to go to a ward.

The ward has six beds, all occupied by female patients—six female students from Yenching University, including undergraduates, graduate students, and doctoral students, representing various majors in science, engineering, humanities, and history.

Shen Qi went to the supermarket to buy a thermos, got a thermos of white porridge from the cafeteria, and went to Ou Ye's ward.

Uncovering the thermos, Shen Qi scooped up some white porridge with a small spoon and brought it to Ou Ye's lips. "Come on, drink some porridge. The doctor said you can drink some porridge during the day today, but you need to have tests done tomorrow, including blood tests and X-rays. You can't eat after 8 pm tonight."

"I can do it myself," Ou said shyly, while the other five female patients in the same ward were watching her.

"Open your mouth and drink the porridge." Shen Qi insisted on feeding Ou Ye porridge.

"Mmm... thank you." Ou Ye opened her mouth and took a happy sip of the congee. "This congee tastes good."

Tsk tsk tsk, the five female patients couldn't bear to look at me. We're all in the same boat, why isn't there a handsome guy forcing me to drink porridge?

Although she felt very happy, Ou Ye had a poor appetite and could only drink a few mouthfuls of the white porridge.

"Ou Ye, what exactly is your illness? At this point, you don't need to keep it a secret from me anymore, do you?" Shen Qi asked.

"Anemia." Ou Ye no longer hesitated and gave the answer directly.

"Anemia? This is a very common symptom. It mainly relies on conditioning and avoiding overexertion." Shen Qi a sigh of relief. He had thought that Ou Ye had some kind of difficult or complicated disease, but it turned out to be just anemia.

"I also have some problems with my Immune System," Ou Ye added. "It's probably immune-related anemia, but I just need to take my medication on time." As she spoke, Ou Ye's eyelids drooped, and she looked sleepy, appearing very weak and fatigued.

"You should rest well and cooperate with the hospital's examination." Shen Qi helped Ou Ye cover herself with the blanket.

"Actually, I don't need to get checked here," Ou Ye said, "Because I know what disease I have."

"The money's already paid, so the checkup is necessary. Ou Ye, just think of it as a period of recuperation."

Shen Qi watched over Ou Ye until she fell asleep, then left the ward.

Upon learning that Ou Ye was hospitalized, Sun Erxiong and Zhou Yu'an came to visit her.

The person who came most frequently was Shen Qi. He brought Ou Ye food every day and chatted with her.

A few days later, Ou Ye's test results came back.

Shen Qi carefully reviewed Ou Ye's examination report, "Anemia, chronic clinical manifestations include dizziness and fatigue. Acute clinical manifestations include chills, high fever, lower back pain, vomiting, diarrhea, shock... Doctor, it's just anemia, is it really that serious? Is it Thalassemia?"

"No, Thalassemia is hereditary. The patient, Ou Ye, has anemia symptoms caused by Immune System disorder, which is acquired. She should avoid overexertion, anxiety, and stress, maintain a peaceful state of mind, and have a regular sleep schedule," the doctor explained.

"These symptoms mainly rely on the patient's self-regulation; medication is only an aid. To put it simply, Ou Ye has a chronic illness, and no medication can cure it in a short period. Long-term conditioning is key, including both psychological and lifestyle adjustments. Since your medical insurance cards cover 50-60% of your expenses as students, our hospital recommends that Ou Ye stay in the hospital for continued observation and treatment. Her current physical condition is not suitable for high-intensity academic pressure," the doctor advised.

"Then let's continue the hospitalization," Shen Qi agreed.

"Shouldn't you notify the patient's family to come over? Where are her parents?" The doctor carefully examined Shen Qi and said, "Being hospitalized for such a long time is no small matter. The patient's family needs to know about their daughter's condition. Her boyfriend is not considered a direct relative. If an emergency requires surgery, your signature won't be valid."

"I..." Shen Qi knew the rules; his Mom was also a doctor.

Late that night, Old Ou drove directly from Inner Mongolia to Yanda Hospital. He drove straight through the Gobi Desert without stopping and drove all the way to Beijing.

Old Ou was dressed in outdoor gear, leather boots and camouflage pants, with his walkie-talkie clipped to his belt. He had been filming a science program in Inner Mongolia during the day, and upon hearing that his beloved daughter was hospitalized, he appeared weary and worried, with a hint of anger.

After learning about Ou Ye's condition, Old Ou gently comforted his daughter for a few moments. Then, with a murderous aura, he walked out of the ward and dragged Shen Qi to a dark corner outside the hospital building like a tiger descending a mountain. With a casual flick of his wrist, he displayed immense strength.

"Tell me, what were you doing when Ou Ye fainted?" Old Ou demanded sternly.

"I'm taking the TOEFL." Shen Qi was a little nervous. Old Ou, a former expert fighter in the field army, was too imposing. Legend has it that when Old Ou was young, he could take on five people at once.

It now appears that Old Ou, with a full rage meter, can take on eight opponents at once.

Having no real combat experience, Shen Qi was completely outmatched by Old Ou.

"My daughter is helping you write your thesis, and you're going to take the TOEFL?" Old Ou slammed Shen Qi against the wall, his hands braced against it, staring directly at Shen Qi with an urge to punch him in his eyes.

"Uncle Ou, I was wrong. I didn't take good care of Ou Ye," Shen Qi said sincerely. He also hated himself. "If you want to hit me, then hit me. I will never fight back."

"What's the use of hitting you!" Old Ou dropped his wall-slamming stance, took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and said, "Shen Qi, I've met you a few times before, and you left a very good impression on me. You're a top student, positive, healthy, and sunny. I didn't object to you dating Ou Ye; I didn't object until today."

"But starting tomorrow, you'd better stay away from Ou Ye, the farther the better!" Old Ou warned.

"Uncle Ou, you might have misunderstood me..." Shen Qi to explain.

"Stop making excuses!" Old Ou interrupted Shen Qi's explanation. "After you took the TOEFL and went abroad, did you even consider my daughter's feelings?"

"Ou Ye also has the idea of pursuing further studies abroad," Shen Qi said.

"You've already put her in the hospital in China, at Yenching University. Who will take care of her abroad? You? I can't let Ou Ye travel across the ocean with an irresponsible man and end up stranded in a foreign land."

Old Ou stubbed out his cigarette and said resolutely, "At daybreak, I'll take Ou Ye home. You've made her condition worse; she needs to go home to recuperate. You should do your own research project; don't use my daughter as a pawn! Ou Ye has no obligation to work for you. Who are you to her? Why should she take orders from you?"

"Uncle Ou, I..."

"Shut up and get out of here! Shen Qi, if you utter another word, I'll arrange for Ou Ye to change her major immediately!"

As soon as it was light, Old Ou took Ou Ye away, and Shen Qi didn't even have a chance to say goodbye.