Chapter 326: Chapter 327: Flickering Youth

Chen Cang had recently started to make a name for himself in the realm of plastic surgery in Anyang City. Ever since the collaboration model with Zhixin Plastic Surgery Hospital changed, Chen Cang didn’t need to travel there every week anymore.

Moreover, Yang Tao and Qin Xiang, upon hearing this news, grew even closer to Chen Cang.

Yang Tao was a businessman, well-versed in the ways of both his industry and others. He spared no effort in promoting Chen Cang, and began to channel more quality resources his way.

And with Qin Xiang’s help, Chen Cang also found time to take an exam for a plastic surgery certification.

This way, Chen Cang didn’t have to work in a sneaky, under-the-table manner anymore, since he was officially certified for the job.

After work in the afternoon, Chen Cang received a call from Qin Xiang saying that Dou Xin was ready to be discharged from the hospital the next morning.

This was the second hospital stay for Dou Xin following her surgery. Such extensive burn reconstruction surgeries almost never get completed in one go. Chen Cang had conducted a secondary repair later on, both of which were very successful, and the recovery was looking great.

However, Chen Cang had never seen the final result himself. Thinking of this girl, pure as a winter sun over snow, Chen Cang still harbored a fondness for her.

He was also quite eager to see the outcome of the surgery.

He hoped that the success of the surgery on her appearance would help dispel the shadows in her heart, sweep away the deep-seated insecurity, and allow her to become sunny, cute, and kind.

So, he was just about to finish up and get ready to leave work.

At that moment, Qin Xiaoyuan happened to pass by. Seeing Chen Cang about to leave, he hastily called out to him.

“Chen? Off work?”

Chen Cang was startled, saw the dean, and smiled, “Yes, Dean Qin, are you off work too?”

Qin Xiaoyuan nodded, smiled, and reassured, “Don’t worry about today’s incident. That young man doesn’t know better.”

Chen Cang smiled faintly, “What haven’t we seen as doctors, right?”

Qin Xiaoyuan heard Chen Cang’s words and couldn’t help but laugh. It seemed Chen Cang was indifferent, but in reality, he had already likened the other to cats and dogs.

But it didn’t really matter.

Qin Xiaoyuan shook his head nonchalantly. Such matters are water under the bridge, but what he was most concerned about was something else, “I’ve seen Qin Yue busy with some data analysis recently, working overtime until past one in the morning every day. Young people shouldn’t overwork themselves. They should balance work and relaxation, you know?”

What old Qin cared most about was his dear daughter, and these constant late nights were nearly causing him heartache!

He wouldn’t even dare to overwork his precious girl, yet there she was, slaving away for others.

But when old Qin spoke up, his daughter simply wouldn’t listen!

Without any other course of action, he had no choice but to employ a roundabout method, giving Chen Cang a nudge.

Sure enough, upon hearing these words, Chen Cang also felt a surge of emotion in his heart; to be honest, he was genuinely moved…

At that thought, Chen Cang quickly said, “Rest assured, Dean Qin, I’ll handle this matter.”

When Qin Xiaoyuan heard this, he finally relaxed, “Chen, ambition is a good thing, but… don’t overwork yourself.”

“You too. I’ve heard you’ve been rushing to the First Hospital of Dong University right after work. Don’t exhaust yourself, you’re still young, take care of your health.”

Chen Cang smiled, “Thank you for your concern, Dean Qin.”

Watching Chen Cang’s retreating figure, Qin Xiaoyuan sighed. He wasn’t really worried about Chen Cang; what he was… concerned about his daughter becoming a spinster!

Honestly, no one knows a daughter like her father.

Qin Xiaoyuan had watched Qin Yue grow up, and her stubborn nature meant that once she made up her mind, not even seven or eight bulls could pull her back.

Some time ago, Professor Wu Xueyu’s family and the Qins had dinner together, with the intention of matchmaking their children.

Truth be told, the Wu family’s son wasn’t bad either: a graduate from a prestigious school and a decent person.

It wouldn’t hurt to date a bit.

But Qin Yue had excused herself and left in the middle of a movie date with him.

And then she refused to go out again whenever he called.

This left Qin Xiaoyuan at a loss. The Wu family’s son was quite acceptable, but Qin Yue just didn’t feel the spark.

Yet Chen Cang, this guy, was making his daughter work her fingers to the bone day and night.

At this thought, Qin Xiaoyuan couldn’t help but sigh.

Ah…

It’s hard to keep a grown daughter at home…

Shaking his head, Qin Xiaoyuan sighed, looking toward the distance where Chen Cang had disappeared.

Actually, Chen wasn’t too bad.

He was a potential stock worth investing in.

As for his family background…

Qin Xiaoyuan didn’t care either. After all, he was a notable figure in Anyang City, so how could he not be able to help his son-in-law?

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Chen Cang came rushing to the Department of Dermatology at Dongda Hospital and headed towards that familiar ward.

After pushing the door open, he saw that adorable and pure profile again, writing something in the fading light of the setting sun.

Hearing the sound, Dou Xin quickly turned around.

At the sight of Chen Cang, a burst of joy lit up her eyes, brimming with light, her large eyes fluttering as if they were filled with the stories of seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth.

However, Dou Xin quickly turned her head away, shook her head, let her hair fall loose to cover her face, and then buried her head again.

The heart of seventeen or eighteen-year-old Dou Xin already held the secrets of youth.

Upon seeing this, Chen Cang smiled and walked in, “Xin Xin, where’s your dad?”

Dou Xin’s voice was actually very pleasant, but every time Chen Cang spoke to her, her voice was always very soft.

“He’s gone to buy food.”

Chen Cang nodded, “Oh, I heard from Director Qin that you’ll be discharged tomorrow, so I came to see you.”

Upon hearing that Chen Cang had come to visit her, Dou Xin felt truly delighted.

Chen Cang continued, “Come on, lift your head, let me see how your face is doing?”

Dou Xin gingerly and nervously lifted her head.

Only then did Chen Cang look at her face closely; it had healed very nicely. After the stitches were removed, there were hardly any scars left, and the one area where there was significant change was at the crossover point of the skin flap. Chen Cang had cleverly filled in that area with a special suturing technique. Although there was a mark, it didn’t detract from her beauty at all, but rather looked like a unique insignia.

Dou Xin loved this mark; it was a gift from Brother Chen Cang!

“Hmm! Really nice,” Chen Cang admired the flawlessly smooth face that had recovered very well, with virtually no discoloration.

Chen Cang was really happy, not just with the success of the surgery, but also genuinely for this young girl.

Dou Xin had thought for a long time; she had a secret she wanted to tell Chen Cang, but she didn’t dare to. Yet, if she didn’t say it, it felt unbearable to keep it inside, and she worried that she might never have another chance to speak up.

Finally, Dou Xin mustered up the courage, looked up at Chen Cang, her large eyes fixed on him, and said softly, “Brother Chen Cang, I like you.”

But just at that moment, the sound of the door opening was heard, and Dou Xin’s father entered.

Chen Cang was momentarily stunned as if he hadn’t heard clearly, “Xin Xin, what did you say?”

The words Dou Xin had just said had already used up all her courage, and now that her father was present, she hastily said, “It’s nothing, it’s nothing, I was just saying, Brother Chen Cang, thank you.”

Chen Cang smiled.

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The next day, Dou Xin was discharged from the hospital and walked with her father towards the bus station, carrying large and small bags. When they passed by a luxuriously decorated plastic surgery clinic, a woman handing out flyers gave them one.

Dou Xin flipped through it out of boredom, but at just one glance, she froze in shock!

“Million-Yuan Plastic Surgeon: Chen Cang!”

Dou Xin was stunned!

She never imagined that Brother Chen Cang, who had operated on her for free… was actually a millionaire plastic surgeon.

He charged a million for just one cosmetic surgery!

Yet he had performed the surgery on her for free and even given her many gifts.

Thinking of this, Dou Xin’s tender heart suddenly trembled.

A complex emotion began to grow.

Tears swirled in her eyes, yet they never fell.

Gazing at the flyer’s cover with the handsome and sunny Brother Chen Cang, Dou Xin carefully folded it and placed it into the pocket over her heart.

Her father, looking at Dou Xin, smiled and asked, “Xin Xin, the ‘Good Voice’ competition is starting soon, are you going to participate?”

Dou Xin’s eyes sparkled with dazzling light, and she made a firm decision, “I’ll participate!”

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