Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Chen Ping's phone rang.

He reached over and saw that it was Zhou Xiaohe's father calling, saying that the car had arrived at the entrance of the community.

Chen Ping quickly got up and washed up. Cui Ying had gotten up even earlier than him and was already downstairs having breakfast.

The two quickly ate a few bites, grabbed their bags, and left.

A black SUV was parked at the entrance of the residential area. Zhou Xiaohe's father sat in the driver's seat, rolled down the window, and waved to them.

Zhou Xiaohe sat in the back row, next to her mother.

The little girl wore a clean pink sweatshirt today, her hair was tied up, and her face had a faint rosy glow; she looked more energetic than yesterday.

When she saw Chen Ping and Cui Ying approaching, the corner of her mouth twitched, which could be considered a smile.

"Dr. Chen, get in the car." Zhou Xiaohe's father opened the trunk for them and put their luggage in.

Chen Ping sat in the passenger seat, and Cui Ying sat in the back next to Zhou Xiaohe.

The car started, left the residential area, and got on the highway.

Zhou Xiaohe's father drove very steadily, at a moderate speed, just over 100 km/h.

Chen Ping didn't sleep well last night. He leaned back in his chair and tried to doze off for a while, but he couldn't fall asleep. He could hear Cui Ying and Zhou Xiaohe's mother chatting, but they were just talking on and off. He couldn't hear what they were saying.

"Dr. Chen, is it cold in Siping Township?" Zhou Xiaohe's mother leaned over from behind the front seat and asked.

"It's a bit cooler than Tianhai. The temperature difference in the mountains is significant. Did you pack some warm clothes for Xiaohe?"

"I brought it, I packed a whole suitcase." Zhou Xiaohe's mother patted the bulging bag at her feet.

Zhou Xiaohe leaned against the window, looking at the scenery outside.

After leaving the city, there are fewer and fewer tall buildings, more and more fields, and the mountains are getting closer and closer.

Her face was pressed against the car window, her eyes fixed on the poplar trees rushing past outside, lost in thought.

"Xiao He, are you nervous?" Cui Ying turned her head and asked her.

Zhou Xiaohe shook her head, then nodded, and finally said, "A little."

Cui Ying reached out and touched her hair, then didn't ask any more questions.

The journey took more than three hours, with one stop at a service area along the way.

Zhou Xiaohe's father smoked a cigarette, and Chen Ping also got out of the car to stretch his legs.

Cui Ying pulled Zhou Xiaohe to the restroom, while Zhou Xiaohe's mother rummaged through the car and found some snacks to share with everyone.

When they set off again, Chen Ping didn't sleep and chatted with Zhou Xiaohe's father.

They talked about what job he did, about Zhou Xiaohe's childhood, and about how the couple met.

After getting off the highway, we got on the provincial road, and then turned onto the mountain road.

The road became narrower and narrower, with more and more bends, and the trees on both sides were so dense that they blocked out the sunlight.

Zhou Xiaohe's mother was a little nervous, gripping the back of the front seat and muttering, "Slow down, slow down."

Zhou Xiaohe wasn't afraid at all. She opened her eyes wide and looked at the mountains and trees outside the window, with a slight smile on her lips.

After turning the last bend, Siping Township came into view.

Chen Ping pointed to the road ahead and said, "We're here."

After turning the last bend, Siping Township came into view.

Zhou Xiaohe's father followed his hand and looked in the distance. He saw a row of white bungalows with the words "Siping Township Health Center" written in red on the roof. The words were particularly eye-catching in the sunlight.

The car stopped in front of the health center. Chen Ping got out of the car, stood in the yard, and looked at him for several seconds, almost not recognizing him.

The old wooden door was replaced with a shiny, silver-gray iron door.

The dirt ground in the yard was paved with cement, leveled and clean, and parking spaces were marked out.

The doors and windows of the clinic have all been replaced with white PVC windows, the glass of which has been cleaned until it shines.

The walls were painted a beige exterior paint, making them look brand new.

The crooked locust tree by the entrance is still there, but a flower bed has been built around its base, planted with holly bushes, all neatly arranged and shining green.

Wang Tao rushed out of the consultation room, wearing a brand-new white coat, his hair washed with water and neatly combed.

He saw Chen Ping, ran over in three steps, punched Chen Ping on the shoulder, and grinned from ear to ear.

"Dr. Chen! You're finally back! Do you still recognize us at the health center?" Wang Tao asked.

Liu Wei followed behind him, also wearing a new white lab coat and holding a notebook in his hand. He nodded and smiled at Chen Ping.

Li Fang came out of the pharmacy with her hair newly permed, and her smile was even more eye-catching than her hair.

The group lived nearby, so they arrived earlier than Chen Ping and the others, and they were all very excited.

Zhao Guosheng ran out of the office, ran up to Chen Ping, looked him up and down, and then patted Chen Ping hard on the shoulder.

"It's good that you're back." Zhao Guosheng seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

He was worried that Chen Ping wouldn't come back, since with Chen Ping's education and abilities, he could easily find a job at a large hospital.

Chen Ping turned around and introduced Zhou Xiaohe's family to Zhao Guosheng.

Zhao Guosheng extended his hand and shook hands with Zhou Xiaohe's father, and then with Zhou Xiaohe's mother.

"Brother and sister-in-law, don't worry. The child is here, and we'll take care of him as if he were our own. The clinic may be small, but it's well-equipped. You've seen Dr. Chen's skills; you can rest assured leaving the child with him."

Chen Ping had already mentioned Zhou Xiaohe's matter on the phone beforehand, so Zhao Guosheng knew about it.

Zhou Xiaohe's father nodded, without saying anything more.

Zhou Xiaohe's mother's eyes reddened slightly, but she held it back.

Zhao Guosheng led them on a tour of the health center.

First, look at the consultation rooms, one after another, with signs on the doors, white background and black lettering, clearly marked.

Each consultation room has a new table, new chairs, and a new computer. The walls are covered with human anatomy diagrams and health posters, making it so clean that it doesn't look like a rural health center.

Looking at the wards, they were also in the front row, next to the examination rooms. There were both single and double rooms. The bed sheets were light blue and neatly folded. There was a potted green ivy on the bedside table, with bright green leaves.

The bathroom is separate and fully equipped with a toilet, sink, and water heater.

Zhou Xiaohe's mother looked around, and the expression on her face changed from worry to relief, and from relief to satisfaction.

"Dean Zhao, these conditions are much better than I expected," said Zhou Xiaohe's mother.

Zhao Guosheng smiled but didn't reply, leading them to continue walking towards the backyard.

The canteen in the backyard has also been renovated. The stove is covered with white ceramic tiles, and the range hood is new, made of stainless steel, and you can see your reflection in it.

Aunt Li was busy in the kitchen when she heard the noise and poked her head out, her face crinkling with laughter.

"Dr. Chen is back? I'll stew chicken for you for lunch!" Aunt Li's voice was so loud that it could be heard all over the main street of Siping Township.

The backyard dormitory has also changed.

The exterior walls have been repainted, new windows have been installed, and a cement road has been paved in front of the entrance, so it's no longer a place where you have to step in mud every time it rains.

Cui Ying was the first to rush into her dormitory. She pushed open the door and paused for a moment.

The bed has been changed to a 1.8-meter solid wood bed with a padded headboard, a thick mattress, and a light gray sheet.

The wardrobe is new, with white lacquered doors, and there's a woody smell when you open it.

The desk, chair, and lamp were all new.

What made her happiest was the bathroom; the tiles reached the ceiling, and the water heater, bathroom heater, and sink were all brand new.

Cui Ying stood at the bathroom door, stared for several seconds, then turned around, a wide smile playing on her lips.

She finally had a dormitory room with a bathroom, and no longer had to go to that stinky dry toilet.