Chapter 7, Mid-Autumn Festival

I came here for a reason, can you not think so sordidly about everything? Moreover, with this whole table of dishes, I haven't seen you touch any of it. If you don't eat, do you not allow others to pick up their chopsticks?

He gazed quietly, when suddenly, a Kongming lantern floated into his view

Fang Jinghang stood for a moment and said, "Then I will head back, as I have a consultation in a while"

Ding Zhuo stood at a distance.

Fang Jingya couldn't help but raise her voice, "I've been in Dancheng for so long, have you ever accompanied me properly?"

There was nothing particularly special; he stared for a long time until the two individuals disappeared at the far end of the clearing

He reports in once every day, and the nurses in the general surgery department have long been accustomed to it, even finding it enjoyable.

Ding Zhuo glanced at her and said, "Okay."

On the way to the restaurant, Fang Jinghang and Ding Zhuo discussed some recent healthcare reform policies. Fang Jingya could not interject into the conversation, but she did not mind; she pretended to listen attentively to their discussion while occasionally glancing at Ding Zhuo.

Fang Jinghang first went to the head nurse to take care of some matters. Before leaving, he returned to the duty room and said, "My sister has repeatedly instructed me to remind you that snow skin mooncakes spoil easily, so you should eat them quickly"

A vague sense of sorrow arose within her, like waves gently lapping at the shore, only to recede again

There was a traffic jam on the way, and by the time they arrived at the restaurant, it was already past 7:00. Fang Jingya had made a reservation in advance, so the three of them did not have to wait in line.

Looking up, it was Fang Jinghang's sister, Fang Jingya.

Ding Zhuo had something to say, but all that came to his lips was a single phrase, "Lao Fang, be mindful of your limits"

Meng Yao turned her head and, upon seeing him, displayed a look of surprise on her face

Ding Zhuo nodded

I will go to the restroom, you wait for me at the elevator entrance

Comparatively speaking, Fang Jinghang's cardiac surgery department is much more challenging. Firstly, there are fewer cases, and secondly, the surgeries are major. The opportunity to perform routine sutures is always contested by a group of people.

Fang Jingya quickly glanced at Ding Zhuo, seeing that he had no expression, which made her feel uneasy. She was a bit annoyed, blaming her brother for exposing her and not giving her any face

Fang Jinghang couldn't help but taunt him, "Last time you came, didn't you say that our place is a poor and remote area?"

The three individuals slowly moved and finally made their way down the steps.

Ding Zhuo said: "Alright, Lao Fang, go take a look."

Fang Jinghang sighed.

Meng Yao smiled and said, "I was originally planning to go back, but the taxi got stuck in traffic, so I might as well get out and take a look."

On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, when it was almost time to get off work, Ding Zhuo was flipping through medical records in the duty room when the light at the door suddenly dimmed.

Ding Zhuogang didn't stay in the duty room for long before Fang Jinghang came over.

Life is like a pool of water, where someone casually tosses a handful of stones, and the ripples that arise have gradually faded away.

Ding Zhuo said, "Please come in and have a seat"

After Ding Zhuo finished processing all the case materials, it was already past 6 o'clock

Fang Jingya smiled and said, "Can I stay here? Don't you all finish work at 6 o'clock"

Two big men, both having been hungry all day, do not eat particularly well

So busy that there is no extra energy to worry about other matters

After waiting in the lobby for a while, Fang Jinghang also came down

Have you eaten?

Ding Zhuo took off his white coat, went to the restroom to wash his hands, and then took the elevator down to the first floor with Fang Jingya.

Fang Jingya found a relatively open spot, borrowed a lighter from Ding Zhuo, and asked Fang Jinghang for assistance to start lighting the Kongming lanterns

Fang Jinghang and Ding Zhuo are college classmates, having shared a bunk bed during their undergraduate years. Over the years, while his intellect has not notably improved, his appearance has become increasingly handsome. Since the first year of college, Fang Jinghang has been surrounded by numerous admirers, yet he is well aware of the principle that a rabbit does not eat the grass near its burrow, thus he never pursues nurses outside his circle, but instead engages in flirtations within the general surgery department.

Fang Jingya smiled and said, "The scenery at our school is quite nice. If you go to Mu City next time, Ding Zhuoge, you can take a stroll around."

Meng Yao

Ding Zhuo pointed at the siblings who had been fiddling for half a day without successfully launching the Kongming lantern and said, "I came with friends"

All the cars are stuck on the road, and indeed, even if one wants to leave, it is impossible to do so

Ding Zhuo could not be bothered to pay him any attention

Ding Zhuo did not take this phone call too seriously. Out of the 24 hours in a day, he was either in the operating room or in the ward, with the remaining time possibly spent lying on the bed in the dormitory

What is the outcome of the consultation

After undergoing surgery, Ding Zhuo went to the cafeteria for a meal and saw Fang Jinghang following a few experts into the room

A few years ago, just like her, I found everything fascinating. At that time, six people in the dormitory got drunk and went to the embankment below to enjoy the breeze and chat. One guy got so drunk that he insisted on taking off his clothes to swim naked in the river, but they held him down firmly.

Fang Jingya smiled sweetly and said, "Brother Ding Zhuo, are you working overtime tonight?"

Ding Zhuo asked, "Who will be consulted?"

What does the Mid-Autumn Festival mean, family reunion, aren't you with me every day

Fang Jinghang lost his temper, "Let's go, let's go, what is there to see with these few tattered paper lanterns."

In the open space ahead, a young girl is slowly walking with an elderly man dressed in a hospital gown.

He is in the ward, chatting with a patient. Let us know when we are ready, and we will call her.

Where is your brother

He thought it was Fang Jingya who released it, looking in the direction opposite to where the Kongming lantern was flying up.

Ding Zhuo responded with a nonchalant "mm".

Dancheng Medical University Affiliated Hospital ranks among the top three in Dancheng. The promotion in large hospitals is slow. He just passed the examination for attending physician last year, but he still has to be treated as a resident physician. However, since his mentor is an attending physician, he often gets the opportunity to assist in surgeries. For major surgeries, he can serve as the third assistant, while for minor surgeries, his mentor allows him to practice independently. Although there are many young doctors in general surgery, there are also many patients, so on average, there are quite a few opportunities for hands-on practice.

After having dinner, before returning to the office, Ding Zhuo first went outside to smoke a cigarette

Fang Jingya saw Fang Jinghang reaching for the passenger door and hurriedly said, "I will sit in the front, I get motion sickness"

Fang Jinghang did not respond and turned to leave

Fang Jingya seemed completely unconcerned, surveying the duty room for a while before taking out her phone to play with it

Fang Jingya bought a Kongming lantern on the road, preparing to release it on the embankment below. She was happily alone, like a fledgling bird that had just been released from its cage, as she looked at each stall along the way.

Ding Zhuo cast his gaze into the distance, where the clusters of buildings on the opposite bank stood tall, their lights twinkling one by one, rendering this festival with a flavor that was both lively and distant

Due to the limited parking spaces at the hospital, Ding Zhuo usually parks his car at the school

Ding Zhuo had expended a great deal of physical energy in the morning and was not in the mood to talk. He first took a few bites of his meal to recover. When he looked up, he noticed that Fang Jinghang had hardly touched his bowl of braised pork.

Good

Ding Zhuo and Meng Yao turned their heads together, only to see her let go, and the lamp swayed and floated up.

Then let's go eat steak, a partner has given us a free dining experience voucher for the restaurant, and it is about to expire soon

Ate

Fang Jinghang also saw him and sat down opposite him after getting the meal

Ding Zhuo was momentarily taken aback, then stared for a while longer to confirm that he had not mistaken the person.

He lit a cigarette, the red ember flickering in his fingers

Fang Jingya bit her lip and said, "Brother, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival..."

She thinks he looks good in a white coat, although it is indeed attractive, it always seems somewhat unapproachable; casual attire is still better.

After completing the morning rounds in the ward, he finally managed to take a breather in the duty room. Later, there is a surgery scheduled, with his mentor as the lead surgeon

It is a matter from a long, long time ago, and thinking back on it now feels as if there is a layer of separation.

This is general surgery, can you please stay outside with your heart in a proper manner

Fang Jingya immediately stood up and smiled, asking: "Can we leave now?"

Ding Zhuo looked up to see the lantern that Meng Yao had just released, which had flown very high, leaving only an orange dot.

Ding Zhuo found his car in the parking lot and took out the car key to unlock it

Fang Jingya just entered and found an empty seat to sit down.

The situation is at a standstill, which is somewhat awkward

Meng Yao brushed her hair back, smiled, and greeted, "Are you alone?"

Ding Zhuo said lightly: "It's okay, the facilities are complete, but in terms of scenery, it cannot compare to a comprehensive university"

There stands a woman, wearing a light-colored knitted top, jeans, and high-heeled shoes with a slight heel

Fang Jinghang hastily took a few bites, picked up the plate, and said, "I will leave first"

Ding Zhuo has other matters to attend to and does not have time to chat with her

Surrounded by the clamor, she tilted her head slightly to gaze at the night sky, her figure appearing solitary.

Fang Jinghang then realized that his younger sister had clearly planned everything for today. "Don't you remember the news about the stampede incident last time? Stop messing around and hurry back to sleep"

On the way to the school, Fang Jingya smiled and said, "Your school environment is quite good."

Ding Zhuo does not particularly enjoy Western cuisine, always feeling that no matter how much he eats, it never quite satisfies his hunger

Ahead, Fang Jingya let out a cheer

Ding Zhuo nodded slightly

Meng Yao also raised her head, the night sky adorned with lights, near and far, large and small, somewhat resembling stars

A few days of continuous rain had lowered the temperature, and by noon, the sunlight no longer felt hot

As one proceeds along the way, the crowds of tourists are like a woven tapestry, and from a distance, the river surface shimmers with brilliant colors

Not adding today

Ding Zhuo did not know what to say. He was not good at reasoning nor at comforting others

A faint smell of smoke suddenly wafted to Meng Yao's nose, and she turned her head to look at Ding Zhuo

The wind blowing across the river carries a hint of damp saltiness

She stood at the door wearing a light brown long skirt, without coming in

Ding Zhuo walked towards her

After finishing the meal and exiting the restaurant, Fang Jingya smiled and said, "There is a lantern festival ahead, do you want to go and take a look"

Fang Jinghang sighed, "Who else could there be? Her surgery cannot be delayed any longer..."

Fang Jinghang and Ding Zhuo both remained silent, their feelings were the same

Fang Jingya smiled and said good