93: Chapter 93 Thank you for today, the children like you very much.

At the alley entrance.

Long Poshan's car was still parked there.

He was leaning against the car door smoking, but when he saw Lu Chen and Shen Xiaoning walking over, he quickly stubbed out his cigarette.

"Ready to go?"

"Have you been waiting here the whole time?"

"Brother Shen and I grabbed a bite to eat nearby, we just got back not long ago."

Shen Yu got out of the passenger seat.

"Xiao Ning, have you had enough fun?"

"Brother, the kids at the Orphanage are so cute."

"Yeah."

Shen Yu glanced at Lu Chen.

"Dr. Lu, get in the car, we'll take you back."

This time, Lu Chen didn't refuse.

It was indeed more convenient than the bus.

They got into the car.

Long Poshan started the car, and Shen Yu entered the navigation in the passenger seat.

The car drove out of the alley and onto the main road.

"Dr. Lu," Long Poshan said while driving.

"Hm?"

"I took a look at that Orphanage of yours; the building is getting a bit old, isn't it?"

"It's been around for quite a few years."

"If you need any renovations, just let me know. I know some people in construction; I can get you the cost price."

"Thanks, Brother Long. For now, only the roof on the second floor needs some repairs."

"Why thank me for such a small matter? I'll have someone go take a look later. You can't put off leaks; the longer you wait, the worse they get."

Shen Yu also spoke up from the side.

"I'll cover the cost of the roof repairs."

"No need," Lu Chen refused directly.

"Dr. Lu, back at Guangfu Hospital, you stood up for me against those people. I've always remembered that favor."

"That was what I was supposed to do as a doctor; it has nothing to do with money."

Shen Yu glanced at him.

"Then let me put it another way: I'm not repaying a favor, I'm helping a friend."

Lu Chen was silent for a few seconds.

"Then, thank you."

Shen Yu nodded and didn't say anything more.

In the back seat, Shen Xiaoning sat quietly. She took out her phone and flipped through the photos she took at the Orphanage today.

There were some of the kids drawing.

Some of Lu Chen surrounded by the children.

And one more, a shot from behind of Director Mother and Lu Chen sitting side by side under a phoenix tree.

She looked at that photo.

Then she quietly set that photo of their backs as her phone wallpaper.

The car drove along the streets in the evening.

The setting sun shone in through the car windows.

A classic song was playing from Long Poshan's car speakers.

No one spoke.

It was very quiet.

Forty minutes later.

The car stopped at the main entrance of Jiangcheng City Central Hospital.

Lu Chen and Shen Xiaoning got out of the car.

"Brother Long, Brother Shen, thanks."

"Don't mention it," Long Poshan waved his hand.

Shen Yu looked at Shen Xiaoning.

"Xiao Ning, go back to the dormitory and rest early."

"Got it, Brother."

"Don't overwork yourself."

"You too."

The car drove away.

Lu Chen and Shen Xiaoning stood at the Hospital entrance.

The evening breeze blew over, feeling a bit chilly.

"Thank you for today, the kids really like you," Lu Chen said.

Shen Xiaoning shook her head.

"It should be me thanking you for taking me to such a wonderful place."

"There's nothing to thank me for."

"Your Director Mother is incredibly kind, and the kids are so cute."

"Yeah."

Shen Xiaoning looked at the lights at the Hospital entrance.

"Dr. Lu."

"Hm?"

"Can I go back with you to see them often in the future?"

Lu Chen glanced at her.

"You don't mind the distance?"

"I don't mind!"

"Suit yourself."

Shen Xiaoning smiled.

The two walked into the Hospital.

They parted ways at the corner of the corridor.

"I'm heading back to the dormitory then. See you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow."

"Good night!"

"Good night."

Shen Xiaoning hopped and skipped away.

Lu Chen returned to the Duty Room.

He closed the door.

He sat on the bed and took out his phone.

He first sent a message to Director Mother.

"Mom, I've arrived. The food today was delicious. Get some rest early."

"Glad you arrived. Be safe on the road. That girl, Xiao Ning, is truly a wonderful person."

"Mom."

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. Get some rest early."

Lu Chen put down his phone.

Today was a day off.

No surgeries, no emergency rescues, no Emergency Department duties.

But he didn't feel like this day was a waste.

Some things aren't on the system panel.

But they are equally important.

Alright.

Time to check the system.

He opened the panel.

[Ding! System data update complete!]

[Host: Lu Chen]

[Identity: Resident Physician (Jiangcheng City Central Hospital · Emergency Department)]

[Skill Panel]

[Suturing (perfect level): Progress 87/100]

[Basic Surgical Operations (Master Level): Progress 52/100]

[Internal Medicine Diagnostics (Proficient Level): Progress 34/100]

[Manual Hemostasis (Master Level): Progress 58/100]

[Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Master Level): Progress 93/100]

[Basic Theory of Emergency Medicine (Skilled Level): Progress 31/100]

[Tracheal Intubation (Master Level): Progress 46/100]

[Closed Thoracic Drainage (perfect level): Progress 31/100]

[Comprehensive Trauma First Aid (perfect level): Progress 0/100]

[Ultrasound-Guided Puncture (Master Level): Progress 0/100]

[Current Total gratitude points: 873 points]

[Available Lucky Draws: 0 times]

[Title Slot]

[Currently Equipped: enemy of yama (Beginner), newcomer: surgical blade]

[Emergency Surgery Skill Enhancement Card activated, effect in progress, remaining time: 7 days 14 hours 08 minutes]

[Physical Enhancement Status: genetic enhancement serum (Beginner) in effect, Stamina Limit +20%, Energy Recovery +15%, Sleep Efficiency +25% (Permanent)]

[Completed Task: First Battle in the Emergency Operating Room! Rating: S-Rank]

Everything had increased.

Suturing was at 87, only 13 points away from the maximum progress.

Basic Surgical Operations jumped from 39 to 52; the two surgeries today made a huge contribution.

gratitude points at 873, only 127 points away from the next 1,000-point lucky draw.

Based on the average daily output from the Red Zone, he could gather enough in two or three days.

Although the progress for the two newly acquired skills was at zero, the skills themselves were already at the perfect level and Master Level.

As long as he started using them in actual practice, the progress would start to rise.

Lu Chen turned off the system panel.

He lay on the bed.

He closed his eyes.

He returned to the Orphanage today.

He saw Director Mother.

He saw the children who had grown a little bit.

He also saw the leaking roof and the somewhat dilapidated walls.

He needed more money.

The Orphanage needed renovations, Director Mother needed better living conditions, and those children needed a better learning environment.

All of this costs money.

And money comes from his skills.

The stronger the skills, the higher the professional title, and the higher the income.

This was a very clear path.

He was walking forward on this path.

And he was moving faster and faster.

His phone lit up.

[Shen Xiaoning: Dr. Lu! I was really happy today!]

[Shen Xiaoning: The braised pork made by Director Mother was really delicious, I want to learn the recipe!]

[Shen Xiaoning: Xiao Douzi and Xiao Luobo are so cute, I like them so much!]

[Shen Xiaoning: By the way, I organized the photos I took today and am sending them to you!]

Then, a series of photos were sent over.

Photos of the children drawing.

Photos of the children eating snacks.

Photos of Director Mother smiling.

And one more.

A photo of Lu Chen sitting under the phoenix tree, lowering his head to make a pinky promise with a little boy.

He didn't know when she took it.

Lu Chen looked at that photo.

He saved it.

Then he replied with a message.

[Lu Chen: The photos are taken well, thanks.]

[Shen Xiaoning: Hehe, I specifically picked the good-looking ones!]

[Shen Xiaoning: Good night! See you at work tomorrow!]

[Lu Chen: Good night]