Chapter 137: 109 As if in a Dream, Immersed in Reality as if in a Dream (1 update)_1 Chapter 137: 109 As if in a Dream, Immersed in Reality as if in a Dream (1 update)_1 Half an hour later, Lu Han returned to his own home from Tang Su’s, refreshed, with a bright gaze, and looking exceptionally spirited.

Tang Su did not know when the living room lights had been turned off, nor did she know when Little Douding had quietly gone back to its bed, closed its eyes, and even turned its head to the side to block its ears while sleeping.

Anyway, in the past half hour, Lu Han had claimed he would help her relive those dreams she had of him, turning her fantasies into reality.

Everything seemed dreamlike, as if she were immersed in reality yet also enveloped in a dreamscape—anyway, in the end, Tang Su’s legs went soft just like in her dream.

Not only did her legs go soft, but the bath she had taken before was all for naught.

Groping in the dark, Tang Su returned to her room, rushed into the bathroom, and took another shower. After a flurry of activity, she lay in bed, recalling what had just happened; Tang Su felt the heat within her growing hotter.

Oh my God, Lu Han hadn’t even done anything yet, and she’d already become this delicate?

And in the future…

She didn’t dare think further, not at all.

Tang Su buried her head under the covers, trying hard to clear her mind, and it felt like a very long time before she finally fell asleep.

During that time, Tang Su pondered if it weren’t for her mother’s reminder that certain things should wait until after marriage, would she have given in to Lu Han just now if he had asked?

Mmm, if it were Lu Han, she would have no regrets.

Before or after marriage, it didn’t matter to her.

But Lu Han hadn’t asked.

He too was a man of good, traditional values.

In short, a good man.

Hehe…

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In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.

During these two days, Lu Han had worked a night shift and spent a day in the countryside; his schedule was packed.

After returning from the countryside, he needed to prepare for Wu Donglin’s surgery.

Even though Lu Han had repeatedly explained that Wu Donglin’s surgery was minor and very safe, due to Wu Donglin’s status, there were a lot of visitors in the two days leading up to the surgery.

Among them was Jiang Tao.

Jiang Tao knew that Wu Donglin had come for Lu Han, and it was unrealistic to think he could lure Lu Han to their central hospital within such a short period.

Since he couldn’t change anything, Jiang Tao had no choice but to accept it.

Fortunately, he had no personal grudges with President Ke of Huanan Hospital, and when they had internal team-building events, their relationship was really good.

President Ke’s transfer to Huanan Hospital had initially been somewhat depressing. He was originally waiting for a promotion but had to take this emergency assignment instead.

Fortunately, the compensation and benefits were still quite good. If he could achieve results at Huanan Hospital, he would be looking at a significant promotion.

At the very least, he could be sitting in an office at the bureau, drinking tea, and working.

That would be much better than being the president of a hospital.

The title of president might sound prestigious, but when it’s time to bear responsibilities, there’s not a bit of ease allowed.

When Jiang Tao visited, he greeted President Ke. Originally, Jiang Tao had wanted to see Lu Han, but it was only after a phone call that President Ke found out Lu Han had actually gone to the countryside.

Everyone exchanged glances, especially on Ke Chenggong’s face, where an uncomfortable heat flared.

Wu Donglin coming to their hospital for treatment was a sign of respect to them. Lu Han should have had the entire department’s medical staff focused on serving Wu Donglin.

All the other patients combined did not compare to one Wu Donglin.

But instead, Lu Han had chosen to go down to the countryside. Couldn’t his department find another doctor for that task?

Couldn’t someone else have been sent?

There he was, the distinguished head of the department, going to the countryside in what seemed a misuse of his talents?

What on earth was he doing?

On the eve of his surgery, Wu Donglin only wanted to see two people: his grandson, Wu Jie, and the young girl Tang Su. As for all these people in sharp suits, with their solemn faces, trying to flatter him yet fearful of being scolded by him, he truly wished they would just go about their business.

All of them were still at their work positions, none retired. What was the point of that?

After sending everyone away, Jiang Tao looked at Ke Chenggong and said with a smile, “Lu Han, that young man, has boundless prospects. Old Ke, take good care of him.”

Ke Chenggong: “…”

Jiang Tao was genuinely praising Lu Han’s excellence; even someone like Wu Donglin specifically requested Lu Han to perform his surgery personally.

No matter the size of the surgery, the fact that Wu Donglin wouldn’t accept any doctors from Beijing and had traveled all the way to Hua City to find Lu Han meant that Lu Han would only have more opportunities to stand out in the future.

Jiang Shanshan’s judgment was truly impeccable.

He had been reluctant to agree to Jiang Shanshan’s desire mainly because he still had his daughter in mind, the one who had opened a restaurant and could be considered somewhat successful. If, in the future, she could rely on such a dependable and excellent man, then she would have a secure support for life.

Thinking about turning Lu Han into his prospective son-in-law, Jiang Tao hadn’t promised Jiang Shanshan any commitments, after all, a prospective son-in-law was far more appealing than a nephew by marriage.

In this circle, where he had mingled for many years, no one was too straightforward.

Facing Jiang Tao’s praise before leaving, Ke Chenggong thought of many possibilities, but he never considered that although Jiang Tao had not met Lu Han in person, his praise for Lu Han was sincere.

After seeing off Jiang Tao and his party, Ke Chenggong returned to his office with a furrowed brow. Seeing that the leader was upset, the assistant promptly took out the phone and stepped outside to call Lu Han.

Unfortunately, when Lu Han saw that it was his call, he simply didn’t answer.

At that moment, Lu Han was conducting a free clinic at a rural hospital where a particularly large number of patients had come, especially when they heard that the doctors were specialists and department heads from a major hospital.

An elderly man in his eighties often had earwax buildup. When his children were still around, they would regularly bring him to the hospital to seek medical help, and there were no problems.

But five years ago, his youngest son also passed away due to a sudden accident, leaving him alone. He lived in a nursing home where the government allocated pension funds to the home every month, specifically for elder care for those without children or grandchildren.

The minimum pension covered three meals a day, someone to wash clothes and air out bedding. It was already quite good. Things like medical checkups, not having extra subsidies, naturally did not happen.

It had been several years since anyone had checked his ears. Now they were completely blocked with earwax, no wonder the old man recently complained of not being able to hear.

It needed two days for the ointment to be injected and softening to occur.

Lu Han brought a new softener, and with the elderly man’s consent, applied it on the spot. Half an hour later, after the earwax had softened, Lu Han skillfully solved the problem that had troubled the old man with precise movements.

Now that he could hear more clearly, the elderly man was very thankful to Lu Han.

Those wanting to see Lu Han for treatment became even more numerous. No matter how serious or minor their illnesses were, as long as Lu Han was willing to see them, they didn’t care how long they had to wait in line.

And Lu Han’s reward was the warmth and politeness of the country folks. Since it was a free clinic and they didn’t have to spend any money, but the doctor had genuinely helped them with their ailments,

they were all grateful. Their thanks to Lu Han and his team was very tangible: some brought home-raised chickens and ducks, while others caught plump, fresh fish from their ponds to bring over.

Of course, there were plenty of eggs, carried over in basketfuls, as well as organic vegetables and sweet potatoes.

Having been to the countryside before, Lu Han knew that when these genuine farmers brought out the things they had grown and raised at home, it was their way of showing that they truly liked you, recognized you, and trusted you.

Lu Han accepted everything he could. The rural hospital had a canteen, so after discussing with the leaders of the hospital, whatever was cookable was sent to the canteen to be prepared. Since everyone was lucky to gather together that day, they might as well all have a communal meal.

The president, who wanted to invite Lu Han and his group to the best restaurant for a meal: “Doctor Lu, is this really okay?”

“It’s fine. Let’s keep it casual. This way, we save time at midday and I can see a few more patients. I need to head back to the city in the afternoon, so I can’t waste too much time on lunch.”

“Okay, thank you, Doctor Lu. You really consider the patients wholeheartedly. On behalf of everyone, I thank you.”

“President Chen, you’re too polite.” Lu Han was much more courteous to this present president than their own President Ke.

In Lu Han’s eyes, the title of president was just that, a title. Whether it was a president or a doctor, as long as they did concrete work, they deserved his respect.

Those who were superficial and ostentatious, no matter how high their position was, he simply didn’t bother to waste words on them.

That day’s free clinic lasted until the hospital closed in the evening, after which Lu Han, exhausted, took the hospital vehicle for the journey back.

Tang Su, too, hadn’t had the chance to contact Lu Han that day.

The employees of the bookstore and the coffee shop, looking forward to the upcoming paid long vacation, worked diligently and considerately, understanding that their boss was in a romantic phase. They encouraged her to focus on her love affair with Doctor Lu and not to bother coming in to oversee the work.

And so for Tang Su, she spent most of the day at the hospital with Wu Donglin and didn’t get the chance to see her own Doctor Lu at all.

Knowing that her Doctor Lu had personally gone to the countryside for the free clinic and was doing such meaningful work, Tang Su fully supported his kind and charitable deeds.