Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
[You canât blame society when youâre tired] didnât know why, but she felt a strange discomfort.
The idea of sending the patient to prison sat uneasily with her. After all, sheâd poured so much effort into his treatment.
She roughly understood Chen Yuâs words about taking drastic measures to arrange for security guards and her male colleagues to hide near the office.
Once she shouted for help before the patient could stab her, the people outside would catch the patient red-handed.
It was indeed a drastic solution, but the patient did plan to stab her with a knife, which was equivalent to murder.
Even if he failed, he would be locked up for at least a few years for attempted murder.
Chen Yu, sensing her hesitation, explained. âI understand this is a tough pill to swallow right now. Thatâs why Iâm giving you a heads-up.â
âEven if I offer a solution, you might not be comfortable with it. But based on everything we know, this is the best course of action.â
âHeâll go to prison, calming down and learning a skill while he recuperates.â
[You canât blame society when youâre tired] was still hesitating, but the chat exploded with comments.
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âMiss, whatâs with the hesitation? He tried to kill you! Who cares if he goes to jail?â
âPrison isnât so bad. At least heâll have a routine and meals with meat and vegetables.â
âDonât demonize prison workers. Theyâre not the scary part.â
âDonât underestimate prison life! Three meals a day, free medical care, and time to readâa good work-life balance!â
âCrazy idea, but after turning 70, that isnât such a bad ideaâ¦â
âPrison can be boring, but you get a glimpse into peopleâs lives.â
âDr. Chenâs plan is genius! The patient will be safe, and he will get a roof over his head. Win-win!â
The comments, some humorous, some insightful, offered a new perspective.
The patient, consumed by his illness and financial ruin, had developed violent thoughts.
Prison might provide the structure and calm he needed. Food, shelter, and time to reflect could be just what he needed to heal.
[You canât blame society when youâre tired], overwhelmed by the unexpected advice, stammered, âDr. Chen, is this truly the only option?â
Leaving her hometown was unthinkable.
Sheâd done nothing wrong; why should she be forced to flee?
Her entire life, family, friends, and classmates were in Shanghai.
Chen Yu acknowledged her concerns. âMany can relate to the dangers of obsession,â he said. âHis illness fueled hatred, and killing you became his fixation. A few years in prison will cool his head.â
âNow, is this the only way? No.â
Hope flickered in [You canât blame society when youâre tired]âs eyes. âThereâs another solution?â
âNot exactly a solution,â Chen Yu clarified, a sly smile playing on his lips.
âThink of it as an alternative way to keep you safe.â
âWhat is it?â
âWell,â Chen Yu said, âbesides the special cure for gallbladder cancer, I also have some basic medications that can slow the cancerâs progress.â
âIf you choose to buy them, the patient might make it to next month.â
âAround mid-month,â he continued, âan old friend of yours will suddenly suffer a heart attack. But fear not; a young man will miraculously cure him with acupuncture.â
[You canât blame society when youâre tired] instantly understood Chen Yuâs meaning.
âDr. Chen, are you suggesting this young doctor can cure both my friendâs heart disease and this patientâs gallbladder cancer?â
âCertainly,â Chen Yu replied with a knowing smile. âBut having him in your life wonât be a walk in the park.â
âExpect a constant barrage of problemsâkidnappings, intricate medical cases, a revolving door of flirty admirers, and even mysterious illnesses plaguing your loved ones.â
âNot to mention, your family business will face constant turmoil.â
[You canât blame society when youâre tired]âs jaw dropped. According to Chen Yu, this young doctor was a medical prodigy, yet associating with him came with a hefty price tag.
Was he a miracle worker or a walking curse?
âThank you, Dr. Chen,â she said, a steely glint in her eyes. âI understand what I must do.â
A knock on the door came. Her âprotectorsâ had arrived.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
[You canât blame society when youâre tired] opted for the lesser of two evils.
She paid the 10,000 yuan consultation fee and discreetly sent another 100,000 yuan to Chen Yuâs personal account for the special medicine.
Providing the delivery address and contact information, she made her choice.
It was better to buy the expensive medication than risk encountering this âmiracle doctorâ with his never-ending troubles.
Chen Yu, having successfully resolved his first consultation, stretched and addressed his chat.
âAlright everyone,â he announced, âletâs welcome our next patient.â
The screen flickered to life, revealing a young couple beaming beside a cooing infant.
âHello, Dr. Chen! Weâre huge fans!â The young man exclaimed.
âWe tuned into every single one of your live streams during my wifeâs pregnancy.â
He showered Chen Yu with praise, crediting the doctorâs lively streams with keeping his wife happy throughout her pregnancy.
He proudly declared the birth of their healthy, beautiful baby.
Their purpose for joining the livestream today was to enlist Chen Yuâs help in choosing a name for their newborn.
âDr. Chen, Iâm Zhao Liang, and this is my wife, Su Wen,â the young man introduced himself and his partner.
âI came up with over ten names, but 1 canât decide which one sounds best. Could you offer your expertise?â
Zhao Liang held up a sheet of paper filled with potential baby names.
Chen Yu, however, had a different approach. âThereâs no need for overly complicated names,â he advised.
âKeep it simple and elegant. Focus on meaning and a touch of artistic flair. Thatâs all you need.â
The chat erupted with suggestions, some helpful, some humorous.
âDonât overthink it! No need for a royal title!â
âLook at this guyâs room, so spacious! Heâs clearly not your average salaryman.â âWhy donât you scour ancient texts? The Odes of Chu, The Book of Songs, Tang and Song poems, and even the Yellow Emperorâs Internal Classic. Youâre bound to find the perfect name!â
âHomophones are fun names.â
âSeriously, chat? Parents, put down your phones and connect with your kids! Forget it, Iâm out.â
Unfazed by the chatâs banter, Zhao Liang and Su Wen remained patient, awaiting Chen Yuâs verdict.
âDear patient,â Chen Yu said with a grave expression, âthe most pressing concern for you two isnât the babyâs name.â
âInstead,â he continued, a serious look on his face, âyou should be making two calls right now.â
Confusion washed over Zhao Liang and Su Wen. âCalls?â they stammered in unison. âWhat calls?â
âCalling for emergency service and the police..â1