Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

The opening ceremony ended in a spirited atmosphere, but the students lingered around the podium, hoping to have more interaction with Chen Yang.

Zhuang Qiwen and the others were gathered together by Gao Anliang to begin dividing into groups and packing their bags. Everyone knew that a real experience, different from book learning and exam competitions, was about to begin.

In the evening, Chen Yang dragged his slightly tired but energetic body home.

The moment you push open the door, a warm aroma mixed with a faint scent of Chinese medicine and milk wafts out, instantly shutting out the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

"father!"

Hanhan, like a happy little butterfly, rushed over from the living room, hugged Chen Yang's leg, looked up at him, and reported in her childish voice, "My little brother didn't cry for long today. Mom said he was good."

Chen Yang's heart was instantly touched. He bent down, picked up his daughter, kissed her rosy cheek, and smiled, "Really? Did our Hanhan help Mommy take care of her little brother?"

"Have!"

Hanhan nodded vigorously, her little face full of pride: "I got diapers for my little brother, although... although I got the wrong ones."

The little girl stuck out her tongue a little shyly.

Chen Yang was amused by his daughter and laughed heartily, as if all the fatigue of the day had vanished.

At this moment, Tao Ying came out of the kitchen with a small bowl in her hand. When she saw Chen Yang, she smiled kindly and said, "You're back? Are you tired? I made some ginseng and astragalus chicken soup. Drink some more later. Lulu just finished feeding Jing Huai and is resting in the room."

"Mom, thank you for your hard work." A warm feeling and a sense of guilt welled up in Chen Yang's heart.

He was busy with work all day, and the burden of taking care of all the big and small things at home, especially the mother and mother-in-law Bai Qingxue, almost all fell on his mother Tao Ying and mother-in-law Bai Qingxue.

"What's so hard about it? Seeing Jinghuai improve every day makes me happy."

Tao Ying smiled and waved her hand, then lowered her voice and said, "But Yangyang, this trip will last so long, you should talk to Lulu about it."

Chen Yang nodded and quietly walked towards the bedroom.

Only a soft bedside lamp was on in the bedroom. Wen Manlu sat back on the bed, her face much rosier than when she had just given birth, but there was still a trace of postpartum weakness between her brows.

Little Jinghuai lay beside her, his eyes closed, his little mouth occasionally twitching as he slept soundly.

Chen Yang tiptoed to the bedside.

Wen Manlu looked up, smiled gently at Chen Yang, and said softly, "You're back? Did the opening ceremony go well today?"

"very smooth."

Chen Yang spoke softly, then sat down on the edge of the bed, gently touching his son's soft little face. His gaze, however, fell on Wen Manlu's face, filled with love and reluctance.

Wen Manlu was incredibly perceptive; she immediately read something from his eyes. Her smile faded slightly, and she asked softly, "Are we about to set off?"

"Ah."

Chen Yang patted his son, then held Wen Manlu's slightly cool hand: "The contact with Director Gao is almost complete. The first batch of hospitals has been coordinated, and we expect to set off the day after tomorrow."

Despite being mentally prepared, Wen Manlu's eyes still darkened slightly, and she subconsciously tightened her grip on Chen Yang's hand.

A brief silence fell over the room, broken only by Jing Huai's soft, even breathing.

Wen Manlu herself studied medicine and came from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, so she could understand Chen Yang.

But at this stage, no woman doesn't want her husband by her side.

"How long will it take?" Wen Manlu's voice was very soft, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

"The initial plan is three months, which will be carried out in stages. I should be able to come back once or twice in between."

Chen Yang tried to make his tone sound as light as possible: "I'll try to come back before Jing Huai's 100th day."

Three months... For a wife who has just given birth and needs her husband's company the most, this is undoubtedly a long time.

Wen Manlu lowered her head, looking at her sleeping son in her arms. Her long eyelashes drooped down, concealing the emotions in her eyes.

Wen Manlu is not an unreasonable person. She knows the responsibility and ideals that Chen Yang carries on his shoulders, and she also understands that the significance of this special training and medical tour is extraordinary.

However, understanding does not mean there is no sense of loss.

Chen Yang felt a pang of pain in his heart as he looked at her silent expression.

Chen Yang reached out and gently pulled Wen Manlu and the child into his arms, whispering, "I'm sorry, Lulu, when you and the child needed me the most..."

Before Chen Yang could finish speaking, Wen Manlu raised her head and gently covered his mouth with her hand.

Wen Manlu shook her head, a gentle smile returning to her face: "No need to apologize, I understand."

"Go ahead, Mom and my mom are here at home, and Dad and Grandpa are also here to take care of you, it'll be fine."

Wen Manlu paused, looking at Chen Yang with clear eyes: "Your battlefield shouldn't be limited to your home. Traditional Chinese medicine needs you, the patients waiting for treatment need you, and your colleagues who aspire to grow also need you. My child and I will wait here for you to come back safely."

Wen Manlu's understanding and support were like a warm current that instantly flowed through Chen Yang's body, leaving him somewhat dazed. A thousand words were stuck in his throat, and in the end, he could only say, "Thank you, Lulu."

Hanhan tiptoed in from the doorway, squeezed between her parents, and, though not quite understanding what was happening, sensed the atmosphere and whispered, "Dad, are you going on a business trip? Will you bring me a present?"

Chen Yang kissed his daughter's forehead and promised, "Yes, Daddy will definitely bring Hanhan the most beautiful gift."

At this moment, Jinghuai seemed to be startled, his little mouth twitched, and he let out a soft cry.

Wen Manlu quickly patted him gently, and Chen Yang also came over, clumsily but tenderly coaxing him.

Looking at his son, who had calmed down again, and at his understanding and considerate wife and his innocent and lovely daughter, Chen Yang felt an indescribable sense of happiness and responsibility.

For the next two days, Chen Yang stayed at home as much as possible, talking to Wen Manlu, helping to change the baby's diapers, tutoring Hanhan in drawing, and enjoying the rare warm time together.

On the eve of his departure, Wen Xiuping, Wen Rongxuan, and other members of the Wen family came to see Chen Yang off, and also to visit Wen Manlu and the children.

During the meal, there were naturally many words of advice and expectations.

Wen Xiuping patted Chen Yang on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Little Chen, this journey is arduous and far-reaching, but remember, haste makes waste. Many things cannot be accomplished in a day. We need to proceed step by step. We must adhere to principles, but also know how to use methods. When we encounter obstacles, we should use our brains and unite all forces that can be united."

"Grandpa, I understand," Chen Yang replied respectfully.

Wen Rongxuan also said, "Go with peace of mind. We'll take care of things at home. We'll take good care of Lulu and the child. If you encounter any difficulties at work that you can't resolve, just give us a call anytime."

Chen Yang's family support is his strongest backing.