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

No matter how Zhao Guosheng tried to persuade him, the man remained indifferent and unmoved, his attitude extremely firm, insisting on a divorce without any room for compromise.

Chen Ping looked at the situation before him and understood.

Men who are blinded by extramarital affairs, abandon their wives and children, and become habitual domestic abusers have long lost their conscience and moral compass; no amount of persuasion from others will change that.

Household matters are the most troublesome. Outsiders can offer support and advice, but ultimately cannot make decisions for the parties involved.

He looked up at the sky; the sun was gradually setting. The afternoon shift at the health center was about to begin, and he still had patients to see in the clinic, so he couldn't linger here any longer.

Chen Ping immediately pulled Li Fang, who was standing to the side, looking dejected and silently shedding tears, to a corner of the courtyard. Away from the crowd, he lowered his voice and said, "Li Fang, we outsiders can't make decisions for you. Ultimately, this matter depends on your own heart."

"If you've thought it through and made up your mind to get a divorce, don't be afraid or panic."

"Your husband committed adultery and was a long-term domestic abuser; he is the one who is truly at fault."

"The child is already over ten years old, has independent cognition and the ability to express his own wishes. The court will naturally give priority to the mother's custody. In addition, given his bad character and improper conduct, he simply does not have the conditions to properly raise the child."

"Don't worry, as long as you want to fight for custody, all of us can testify for you, help you find evidence, support you, and do everything we can to help you keep your child with you. We will definitely not let you suffer in vain."

Hearing these reassuring and heartwarming words, Li Fang finally felt a sense of comfort and solace for her pent-up grievances and helplessness. Her eyes reddened, and she nodded vigorously, her voice choked with emotion: "Thank you, Dr. Chen... I feel much more at ease knowing you said that."

"No need to thank me, we're family. We'll always stand by you in times of trouble," Chen Ping reassured softly.

After finalizing everything, Chen Ping gave Li Fang's husband a stern warning, ordering him to stop abusing or harassing Li Fang, or he would not tolerate it.

The two then left without lingering, instructing the old lady to take good care of the child and telling Li Fang to call them immediately if anything happened, no matter how late it was, they would come to help.

The two mounted their bicycles, glanced back at the dilapidated and heartbreaking courtyard, then turned and pedaled along the country road toward the health center.

The two rode their bicycles back to the health center. As soon as they entered the gate, Liu Wei, Wang Jianguo, Sun Xiaoyan, and Zhou Jie, who were resting in the courtyard, immediately came to greet them.

Li Fang has been taking leave for two days without explanation, which has everyone worried.

Especially in the mornings, when the yard is so busy that she barely has time to breathe, Sun Xiaoyan needs someone to help her.

"Dean, Master, how did things go at Sister Li Fang's house? What happened to her?"

Wang Tao, being the most impatient, was the first to speak, his eyes filled with worry.

Everyone gathered around, their eyes all fixed on the two of them.

Zhao Guosheng sighed, looking tired and angry, and gestured for Chen Ping to speak.

Chen Ping then recounted in detail what had happened to Li Fang's family, from her husband's unfounded suspicions, his domestic violence while drunk, and his vandalism of their home.

She recounted everything in detail, from marital infidelity and condoning the mistress's attempts to force her way out of the marriage to insisting on divorce and fighting for custody of the children.

After hearing the whole story, the people in the courtyard were instantly in an uproar, their faces filled with righteous indignation.

"What a scoundrel! Fangjie is such a good person, so kind and easygoing, always gentle with everyone, diligently running the pharmacy, a devoted family woman, and filial. How could she have ended up with such a scumbag!"

Zhou Jie frowned in anger, feeling deeply sorry for Li Fang.

Sun Xiaoyan's eyes also reddened, and she sighed softly, "No wonder Sister Fang wouldn't say much when she asked for leave. It turns out she suffered such a great injustice and was even abused at home. She's so pitiful."

Liu Wei and Wang Jianguo's faces also darkened considerably. They shook their heads and sighed, feeling indignant on Li Fang's behalf.

Wang Tao was the most excited.

He was closest to Li Fang. The two of them loved to joke around and tease each other. Li Fang always scolded and disciplined him. Although they seemed to be constantly bickering, she was actually the one who protected him the most.

Upon learning that Li Fang had suffered such a great injustice and had been beaten and bullied, Wang Tao was instantly enraged, clenching his fists tightly and his face full of hostility.

"This is outrageous! That bastard is such a scoundrel!"

Wang Tao gritted his teeth and said angrily, "Master, Dean, don't interfere! I'll find a few brothers from the village and teach him a lesson!"

"How dare he bully Sister Fang like that! I'll give him a good beating and teach him a lesson!"

Young and impetuous, his protective instincts surged to the top of his head, and he didn't care about anything else, his mind was only focused on avenging Li Fang.

Upon seeing this, Chen Ping's face immediately darkened, and he warned sternly, "Wang Tao, don't do anything reckless."

"I know you feel wronged for Li Fang and want to stand up for her; your intentions are good."

"But hitting someone won't solve anything. It will only make things worse, turn a just cause into a wrong, and even lead to a lawsuit. In that case, it won't help Li Fang at all, but it will also cause trouble for her and the health center."

"To deal with this kind of person, you need to use rules and laws, not brute force. If you really care about her, then do your job honestly and don't act impulsively and cause trouble."

Chen Ping's words instantly quelled Wang Tao's anger.

Wang Tao reluctantly loosened his fist, his face full of frustration, but he knew his master was right. He could only sullenly lower his head and spit out a curse: "He got off too easy!"

Just as everyone was feeling indignant, Cui Ying came from the direction of the cafeteria carrying two clean lunch boxes and slowly walked up to the two people.

"You two must have been busy running errands at noon, you probably haven't eaten yet, right?"

"Aunt Li specially saved some food for you and kept it warm. Go and eat something to fill your stomachs. You have to see patients this afternoon, so you can't go hungry."

Cui Ying's gentle and calm voice instantly dispelled the oppressive and angry atmosphere in the courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guosheng's tense expression eased slightly. He nodded and patted Chen Ping on the shoulder: "Alright, let's not think about these upsetting things for now."

"Family matters are difficult to resolve. All we can do is try our best to support her. Let's go eat first, and after that, she can rest and then resume her normal clinic hours this afternoon."

Chen Ping nodded slightly.

Everyone dispersed and returned to their posts to prepare for the afternoon's work.

Zhao Guosheng and Chen Ping walked to the canteen together, eating a simple, warm lunch, but their hearts were still filled with thoughts of Li Fang, who was feeling wronged and helpless at home alone.

I just hope she can figure things out soon and bravely make the best choice for herself and her child.

After quickly finishing lunch and resting briefly, the two began their afternoon clinic hours on time.

There were still quite a few patients seeking medical care in the afternoon, but after the morning's adjustments, the division of labor went much more smoothly.

Liu Wei and Wang Jianguo proactively diverted ordinary patients to their clinics, providing consultations and prescribing routine medications, which greatly reduced the pressure on Chen Ping's clinic.

Wang Tao calmed down and diligently assisted with consultations and medical record registration. Shedding his morning restlessness, he became exceptionally serious in his work.

Sun Xiaoyan single-handedly guarded the pharmacy, her movements skillful and efficient. She checked, dispensed, and packed the medicine in an orderly manner without the slightest panic.

Chen Ping watched Wang Tao conduct his consultations, occasionally helping Sun Xiaoyan.