System Came When the Doctor was Thirty

There are many shared interests between Mu Leng and the Lu Nanjia family, including but not limited to drinking.

Although Yan Sangyue is successful now, she was previously just an ordinary rural woman like Tian Hui. Apart from making money and playing Mahjong, she also enjoys chatting or going into the mountains to find some wild products, like pine mushrooms.

It’s not about making money; it’s just for fun and the thrill of discovery.

The Lu Nanjia family and Tian Hui didn’t refuse. After Mu Leng told the couple about Lu Cheng’s incident, they immediately dropped what they were doing, and Lu Nanjia drove Uncle Lu Nanyong’s car to Ji City.

In the farmhouse courtyard, Lu Nanjia and Mu Leng warmed wine, played chess, and had drinks together. They were excellent drinkers but terrible at chess.

Lu Cheng played two games with each of them and then quickly left.

A chess game could have eight or nine regrets, claiming it was due to a misstep.

It’s impossible not to comment while watching a game.

Lu Cheng, Mu Nanshu, Tian Hui, and Yan Sangyue played Mahjong, with two yuan per round, five yuan for self-draw, plus snacks like sunflower seeds and peanuts…

You could enjoy mountain and river views while warming by the fire without needing to cook. Yan Sangyue had the best skills, so she won the most.

Mu Nanshu and Lu Cheng ran out of cash, so they transferred 200 yuan to Yan Sangyue, making her smile up to her ears.

After a game of Mahjong, Yan Sangyue was much more polite to Tian Hui and Lu Cheng.

This scene surprised Lu Cheng a lot.

Emotions that couldn’t be settled by thousands or tens of thousands were resolved with just a few hundred.

So, some things don’t necessarily require money; it’s better to spend time together and have fun.

Lu Cheng’s rescue incident in Feng County didn’t escalate further, and no one asked for more details later.

However, a doctor from the emergency department at Feng County People’s Hospital called Lu Cheng three times to confirm his initial diagnosis and actions at the accident scene.

The farm had dining and chess facilities but didn’t offer accommodations.

Around nine in the evening, Lu Cheng took Lu Nanjia and Tian Hui back to Mu Nanshu’s ”third” apartment, where they lived alone.

The Mu Leng family had only one house in Long County, but in Ji City, they reportedly owned nine properties.

Two were rented out, while the other seven were temporarily vacant but fully furnished.

Originally, Lu Nanjia and Tian Hui planned to stay at a hotel, but Mu Leng and Yan Sangyue disagreed.

After entering the password and opening the door, Lu Cheng noticed his parents were much more reserved, even buying towels, shower gel, and a pair of shared slippers.

Lu Cheng thought they seemed a bit too ceremonious and suggested it, to which Lu Nanjia replied, ”Xiao Lu, you don’t understand.”

”To Mu Leng and them, you and we are different.”

”When you and Nanshu start your own family, you two are one family, and your mom, I, you, and Nanshu are another.”

”Some details might not matter to you and Nanshu, but you should still pay attention.”

”Otherwise, it might annoy others.”

Lu Nanjia’s worldly wisdom made Lu Cheng’s eyes a bit moist: ”Dad, isn’t this exhausting?”

”What’s tiring about it? Your mom and I just passed the age of carefree freedom. When we go back to our hometowns, aren’t we also relaxed?”

”Have you seen your grandparents act completely free without worries when visiting each other?”

This logic was complex, and Lu Cheng felt he couldn’t handle it, nor could he find a reason to persuade his parents, so he let it go.

Before their shower, Mu Nanshu mentioned there were pajamas available, but the parents didn’t wear them, just took off their outer garments and slept in their clothes.

Alone in his room, Lu Cheng discussed engagement matters with Mu Nanshu.

Both families had previously planned on getting engaged, but it was only discussed, not yet proceeded with the ”firecracker” engagement ceremony.

This is a custom in Xiangxi State, where engagement is called ’firecrackers’!

It mainly focuses on dowry and customs.

The two fell in love freely, so no matchmaker was needed. As for the dowry, the Mu Nanshu family mentioned 128,000 yuan.

How much Lu Nanjia and Tian Hui would give as the dowry, and how much Mu Leng and Yan Sangyue would bring as a dowry.

This dowry money wasn’t meant for setting up a new home for Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu but was entirely intended as startup funds for their new family.

The dowry, furniture, gold, clothing, etc., were all purchased by Mu Leng with his own money, and both payments were directly handed to Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu.

This request was particularly ”generous.”

Of course, 128,000 yuan wasn’t much for a dowry.

Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu were talking enthusiastically when Lu Cheng suddenly received an unknown message.

It was a text message, not a WeChat message.

[Dr. Lu Cheng, thank you for your life-saving grace. It’s hard to express my gratitude. Unfortunately, that incident led to my removal from Xiangzhou, so it’s difficult to thank you face-to-face timely.

But considering the difficulties you currently face, I have privately organized a meeting. If it’s convenient and needed, you can come to Kyoto to find me. Just call my private number.

This meeting is not a thank-you banquet but more to introduce you to some professionals and help you showcase your skills better.

If you don’t need it, please disregard this message.

Xiao Mingqi.

Happy New Year.

Look forward to your reply.]

After reading these words carefully, Lu Cheng scratched the back of his head.

Lu Cheng knew the leader named Xiao Mingqi, but he didn’t expect that due to the incident, Xiao Mingqi was removed from Xiangzhou, likely because of inspection teams.

”No need to be so polite. I never asked for these; surgeries within my capacity are my duty.” Lu Cheng responded cautiously.

Xiao Mingqi: ”Dr. Lu, don’t get me wrong. The professors I’m introducing you to won’t give you any shortcuts. He’s a true leading professor in surgery, with a respectable reputation.”

”You’re not guaranteed to earn his appreciation or recognition, but if suitable, he can recommend you to the health department, obtaining some surgical privilege convenience.”

”But surgical privileges aren’t granted lightly. Dr. Lu, you might get criticized, so please weigh it carefully.”