With his mentor's help, Xu Lin would soon be able to return to work at the hospital. Over the years, while caring for and treating Zhou Fan, not only had his medical skills not deteriorated, but his knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine had improved considerably as well.
Jiang Tingxu had also lent a hand behind the scenes.
As for Zhang Feigu, he was a name that would soon be cast aside and forgotten. His final destination was that bleak, lonely sanatorium.
Si You and Jiang Tingxu had no intention of telling anyone about Zhou Fan.
With that matter resolved, it was time to prepare for the New Year.
Old Master Jiang had returned to Lindu three days ago and had been receiving quite a few old friends and distinguished guests. On such an important occasion, Jiang Tingxu would certainly return to the old residence, but this time, he had to bring Si You with him.
Si You had hesitated at first. They were only dating, and showing up to celebrate together during such a meaningful holiday seemed somewhat improper. But Jiang Tingxu refused a thousand times over to let him stay home alone on New Year's Eve, and Ning Se was urging him too. After struggling with it briefly, Si You gave in.
In his memories, he had spent many holidays that should have been family reunions alone. Once he got used to it, it no longer felt like much. Watching other people's happiness did not make him particularly envious, because back then, Si You had been very good at regulating his own emotions. But now, he could not. Just imagining Jiang Tingxu not being by his side on New Year's Eve made him feel as though invisible loneliness would slowly swallow him whole.
Si You had never been a