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

Chen Ping hid to the side and did not immediately interrupt.

Cui Ying's back trembled slightly, one hand gripped her phone tightly, the other hand was clenched into a fist and hung at her side, her shoulders twitching.

The voice on the other end of the phone kept coming through, and you could feel the strong pressure even through the receiver. Every sentence was about pressuring her with her family, her reputation, and her future.

"No matter what, the Ding family's conditions are what they are, and Ding Peng's family is satisfied with you. Others would beg for this marriage."

"If you insist on staying at that poor rural clinic and wasting your time with an ordinary doctor, what future do you expect?"

"Moreover, your father has recently encountered some business troubles and needs the Ding family's help."

Cui Ying's mother's voice drifted through the receiver and clearly reached Chen Ping's ears.

Cui Ying's eyes were red-rimmed, and she struggled to hold back her tears. Her voice trembled slightly as she asked, "Does success mean sacrificing my lifelong happiness? Does Father's business require selling me out?"

Another lecture ensued on the phone, and Cui Ying's chest heaved violently; she no longer wanted to argue.

"I don't want to argue with you anymore. I'll make my own decisions about my relationships."

After saying that, Cui Ying abruptly hung up the phone.

She clutched her phone tightly in her hand, the veins on the back of her hand bulging.

Cui Ying turned around, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably. The tears she had been holding back for so long finally broke free and flowed silently down her cheeks.

She hated herself, hated being born into such a family.

Wasn't everything fine a while ago?

Chen Ping's parents have already accepted him, so why does Ding Peng have to return to China at this time?

Seeing Cui Ying's sorrowful appearance, Chen Ping slowly walked out, his steps very light, afraid of frightening her.

Hearing footsteps, Cui Ying looked up abruptly and saw Chen Ping standing not far away. A look of panic flashed across her face, and she subconsciously raised her hand to quickly wipe away the tears on her face, trying to hide her vulnerable side.

"When...did you get here?"

Her voice was hoarse, still tinged with the sobs of her heart.

Chen Ping didn't approach too closely, giving her ample face, and said in a calm tone, "Li Fang noticed you were in a bad mood and asked me to come over. I overheard part of the phone call just now."

One sentence was all it took to expose the pretense.

Cui Ying's taut nerves suddenly relaxed, her phone fell to the ground, and tears streamed down her face again.

"My parents are pressuring me again; they don't care about my feelings at all."

She gave a bitter smile, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

Chen Ping was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Elders have their own ideas and always try to arrange their children's lives in the way they think is best. But they often overlook the fact that you are the one who has to live your life."

"That Ding Peng is the kind of person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Who knows what he said to your parents?"

"If all else fails, just go home and stop arguing on the phone."

To resolve this matter, we must address it directly and frankly.

Hiding like Cui Ying is not a solution at all.

Besides the phone calls from his parents, there was also Ding Peng's endless harassment.

Who knows, Cui Ying's parents might come to the health center again.

Cui Ying sniffed and looked at the fields outside the courtyard wall in the distance, where the setting sun dyed the sky orange-red.

"I tried to explain and argue with them, but it was no use. They were convinced that the Ding family was a powerful and influential family, and that I had acted impulsively."

Cui Ying's voice was low and deep. "She even said that if I insisted on refusing, she would take back the two million."

Chen Ping frowned slightly.

This is the most troublesome part. Two million has already been spent quite a bit, and if Cui Ying's father wants to go back, Chen Ping really has no way to raise the money.

When do they need it?

"From what I've heard, if I don't go and don't get along with Ding Peng, I might be fired at any time." Cui Ying lowered her eyelids, tears still clinging to her long eyelashes. "But don't worry, I won't give them money. I don't believe they dare to do anything to me."

A gentle evening breeze swept through the backyard, ruffling the stray hairs by her ears.

Chen Ping took two steps forward and stood next to her, looking together at the twilight in the distance.

"If your father asks for money, you should still give it to him, since it was me who spent that money."

Chen Ping's tone was calm and full of responsibility, "If you are forced to agree to this, you don't have to. I will find a way to get the two million."

Cui Ying turned her head to look at him, her eyes red-rimmed: "What method are you thinking of? This is two million, not two hundred dollars."

"There's always a way out. I don't want to put you in a difficult position because of this, and I don't want your parents to feel that I've let your family down."

Chen Ping figured it out; he needed to find a way to return the two million.

If they don't pay it back, the two million will not only be a bargaining chip to threaten Cui Ying, but also a bargaining chip to blackmail me.

Some time ago, I spoke with Cui Ying's father on the phone, and he expressed this idea.

"You have done nothing to betray our family. My father would have been dead long ago if it weren't for you."

Cui Ying shook her head. "They have no conscience. You saved my dad twice. Don't you deserve two million?"

"Alright, that's enough. What needs to be faced will eventually have to be faced. Running away isn't the solution." Chen Ping gently wiped away Cui Ying's tears.

Cui Ying was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Chen Ping without saying a word, just watching quietly.

The evening breeze slowly dissipated the surging anger in her heart, leaving only a heavy sense of powerlessness.

The sounds of people leaving get off work drifted from the front yard; colleagues packed up their things, and the faint sounds of doors closing and medicine cabinets locking could be heard.

As darkness gradually fell, twilight enveloped the entire backyard.

"It's getting dark, don't stand here alone in the cold wind."

Chen Ping gently advised, "Go eat. What's wrong? You don't have to keep it all to yourself."

Cui Ying nodded gently, trying to control her emotions.

The two walked side by side slowly toward the cafeteria.

Just as they reached the backyard passage, Wang Tao and Li Fang, who had finished work, also headed towards the cafeteria.

Seeing Chen Ping walking side by side with Cui Ying, neither of them said anything, they just smiled and then quickly ran towards the cafeteria.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Chen Ping smiled faintly.

Cui Ying remained silent the whole way. Although she had suppressed most of her emotions, the weariness and frustration in her eyes still lingered.

Taking advantage of the quiet on the road, Chen Ping whispered a few more words of advice to her, telling her not to get stuck on her own thoughts.

If family conflicts can't be avoided, they should be resolved face-to-face. He knows the extent of the two million issue and will never let her be manipulated or coerced by her family alone.

His words, spoken with a calm and steady tone, gradually soothed the panic in Cui Ying's heart.

When they arrived at the cafeteria, Wang Tao, Li Fang, Zhou Jie, and the others had just finished getting their food, and they all gathered together to eat dinner quietly.

Everyone could tell that Cui Ying was in a bad mood, so no one made any jokes or teasing, and no one deliberately asked any questions. The atmosphere was peaceful.