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After reading the three messages, Chen Yang first called Mom back, told her about his recent situation, and exchanged a few words with dad, who always kept a straight face.

Conversations between father and son never lasted long, as though there was always some unspoken barrier between them.

Seeing this, Chen Yang's mom reminded his dad over the phone, "Our son works so hard and is so driven. Hurry up and show some concern!"

"Tch, you..."

"Get on with it. He starts work at eight; he'll be heading out soon."

In the end, Chen Yang's father could not win against Chen Yang's mother and still said to Chen Yang, "Work is important, but... well, you need to rest too."

Chen Yang smiled at that. "Got it, dad. I'll take care of myself."

Mom took the phone back, and Chen Yang said to her, "Mom, I've taken annual leave. I'll be going home to see you tomorrow."

"What!? You're coming back tomorrow? Good, good, good! Mom will get everything ready right away. I'll make your favorite spicy chicken, braised pork, and stew a suobian fish. It has few bones and tastes just like the carp you love!"

"Mm, okay! Love you, Mom. See you tomorrow!"

After hanging up, Chen Yang's mother was overjoyed. She immediately called Chen Yang's father over to start tidying the house while she began planning the menu.

After speaking with his parents, Chen Yang called Manager Zhang, his supervisor at the company.

"Chen Yang? Oh, you scared me to death. I just got off the plane and came back. Are you at the hospital? How are you feeling now?"

"Thank you for your concern, Manager Zhang. I'm fine. There's nothing seriously wrong with me anymore."

"That's good, that's good. I was worried sick when I got the