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

"No, it's just me. The health center is busy, she can't leave."

Chen Ping smiled and said.

Hearing Chen Ping's words, Cui Ying's mother seemed a little disappointed, but she still pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit down, I'll get you a glass of water."

"Auntie, don't bother. I've come to ask you for a favor."

Chen Ping didn't want to beat around the bush.

"What is it?" Cui Ying's father asked.

Chen Ping recounted Su Meng's story from beginning to end.

The living room was silent for several seconds.

The TV was on, showing a variety show, and the bursts of laughter seemed completely out of place in the room.

Cui Ying's father leaned back on the sofa, his hands clasped over his stomach, and remained silent for a while before speaking: "Chen Ping, it's not that I don't want to help you with your ex-wife's matter. Xiao Lei's father is the vice mayor, and he has connections in the province."

"The disciplinary committee isn't a place where just anyone can get influence. And frankly, you came to my house so late because of your ex-wife's situation..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Chen Ping understood.

He nodded, looking embarrassed, and said, "Sorry to bother you, Uncle and Aunt."

After saying that, Chen Ping turned to leave.

Cui Ying's mother saw him to the door, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Why don't you stay here tonight? There's a guest room available."

"Auntie, no need, I've already booked my hotel."

After Chen Ping finished speaking, he left Cui Ying's house.

The streetlights in the neighborhood cast the shadows of the osmanthus trees on the ground, and the shadows sway when the wind blows.

Chen Ping walked slowly along the road lined with osmanthus trees, his mind a jumbled mess.

"Old Cui, why don't you help Chen Ping? Even if it's for his ex-wife, it proves that he's a kind-hearted person. Even after the divorce, he didn't kick someone when they're down."

After Chen Ping left, Cui Ying's mother looked at her husband and said...

"You don't understand. This matter involves the Discipline Inspection Commission, which makes things difficult. Moreover, it might involve infighting. You don't know about politics; it's not as simple as you think."

After Cui Ying's father finished speaking, he got up and went to the bedroom.

By this time, Chen Ping had already left the residential area. He hailed a taxi on the roadside and randomly gave the name of a hotel.

Outside the car window, the street scenes of Tianhai City receded in rows, neon lights flashing red and green, and the large screen at the entrance of the shopping mall flashing GG.

He checked in at the hotel reception, took his room key, went up to the sixth floor, swiped the key to open the door, and inserted the key to turn on the electricity.

The room was small, with a bed, a table, and a chair.

He drew back the curtains and stood by the window looking outside.

The city's neon lights flashed brilliantly, but Chen Ping had no mood to appreciate them.

After standing there for an unknown amount of time, Chen Ping returned to his bed and prepared to sleep!

Chen Ping had just lain down when his phone rang.

Cui Ying's name popped up on the screen. He answered the call, but before he could speak, Cui Ying's voice came through first.

"You went to my house? My mom just texted me to say so."

Cui Ying's tone wasn't accusatory; rather, it sounded like she was eager to confirm something. "You went to my dad for help to save your ex-wife?"

Chen Ping sat up against the headboard.

"Yes, I have been there, but my uncle couldn't do anything about it..." Chen Ping's voice was deep, tinged with desolation.

After listening to this, Cui Ying remained silent for two seconds.

"Don't worry. I just called my dad and told him that this matter must be addressed. He agreed and will ask around tomorrow to see if we can find a way through the Discipline Inspection Commission."

Cui Ying's voice was somewhat anxious as she comforted Chen Ping, as if she were afraid that Chen Ping might do something rash.

Chen Ping held his phone, remaining silent for a long time.

The neon lights outside the window cast a thin, flashing red glow on the ceiling through the gaps in the curtains.

He wanted to say thank you, but felt that those two words were too inadequate.

Before he could answer, Cui Ying gave him a few more instructions to go to sleep early and not to overthink things. Then she said, "I'll call you if I hear anything tomorrow," and hung up.

Chen Ping put his phone on the bedside table, lay back down in bed, and tossed and turned all night, only managing to doze off for a short while just before dawn.

The next morning, Chen Ping ate something at the hotel, then hailed a taxi and headed straight for the Municipal Health Bureau.

When he parked the car in front of the Health Bureau, he glanced at the gray office building through the car window. He had been to this place many times before, to find Su Meng.

But this time, he didn't know who to turn to.

He just wanted to find out where Su Meng was being held so he could go see her.

Chen Ping got out of the car, walked to the door, and hesitated for a moment before circling around it.

"Hey, what are you doing here? Looking for someone or doing something?"

Seeing Chen Ping's expression, the security guard asked warily.

Chen Ping hesitated for a moment, unsure of who to turn to.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "I'm looking for your Deputy Director Su."

Chen Ping knew perfectly well that Su Meng was gone, but he still said he was looking for her.

Because Chen Ping really couldn't remember who he should ask for.

"Deputy Director Su?" The security guard was taken aback. "You mean Su Meng?"

"Yes, yes, yes..." Chen Ping nodded repeatedly.

"No, Deputy Director Su hasn't been here for a long time," the security guard said.

"Brother, do you know where she went?" Chen Ping quickly stepped forward, offering her a cigarette as he asked.

The security guard didn't answer, but waved his hand impatiently. "I'm just a gatekeeper, how could I possibly know where the deputy director is? You'd better leave now, it's working hours, if the director sees me, I'll get a scolding."

The security guards started to drive Chen Ping away. Chen Ping looked helpless, but he didn't dare to force his way in.

Just then, a car suddenly stopped, and two people got out.

The man in front, wearing a dark blue jacket, with his hair combed back and shining, taking large, quick strides, was Xu Wenshan.

The one carrying the briefcase behind them was Fang Hai. As soon as the two of them got out of the car, they bumped into Chen Ping.

When Xu Wenshan saw Chen Ping, he paused for a moment, then broke into a warm smile and shook hands with Chen Ping.

That smile was so warm it was almost fake, so fake it made people feel nauseous.

"Dr. Chen? I listened to your report in the city yesterday. It was excellent. You truly are a talent in our health system."

"The grassroots level needs young people with real skills like you. Work hard in Siping Township, and you'll have a bright future."

Fang Hai laughed along, pushed up his glasses, and said, "Dr. Chen's medical skills are truly remarkable; he even managed to handle amniotic fluid embolism."

Fang Hai gave a thumbs up and continued, "But speaking of which, Director Su went to great lengths for your health center's 500,000 yuan back then. Now that she's in trouble herself, Dr. Chen isn't here to see her, is he?"

"But look at your ex-wife, this isn't the right place for her, she's not here..."

"Where is she?" Chen Ping hurriedly asked Fang Hai.

"What do you think? Where will she be detained if she's under investigation?" Fang Hai asked with a playful expression.