Chapter 1: July, Banyan City

For several days, the downpour had rescued people from the high temperatures. The joy didnt last long before complaints arose about when the rain would stop.

The sky was gloomy and oppressive, with lightning and thunder like dragons roaming the sky. The loud rumbles seemed as if to tear the sky apart.

Just twenty minutes ago, the citys oil refinery was struck by lightning, causing an explosion that injured several employees to varying degrees.

At this moment, the emergency hall of the city hospital was bustling and noisy, with patients being carried off the ambulances one after another. The smell of blood and the sound of hurried footsteps stimulated everyones nerves.

Ye Liang quickly put on his white coat and strode to the emergency hall, swiftly checking the vital signs of the incoming patients.

"The face and chest abdomen have obvious burns, the right lower leg is fractured, the vital signs are stable, take him in for further examination."

The staff did not dare to delay for a second and immediately pushed the bed towards the rescue room.

However, there was no time to catch their breath, as another commotion arose at the door. Three severely injured patients were pushed in, all in work clothes, their bodies battered and burned over more than seventy percent, their flesh too mangled to recognize their original appearance.

Ye Liang calmly said, "The patient is in a deep coma."

After the attending physician finished examining the last patient, he immediately asked loudly, "Have the doctors from all departments arrived? Get them to take the patients quickly!"

Someone quickly responded, "Theyre here, theyre here!"

"Hurry up and send them over!"

The moans of the patients and the cries of the families mixed together, making the entire hall like a boiling cauldron.

Medical staff not only had to treat the patients but also had to calm the unstable families, all seeming like tireless perpetual motion machines, busy running around.

After this wave was over, lunchtime had passed. Ye Liang was so tired that he collapsed in the office chair, expressionlessly biting into a cold meat bun, swallowing it like wax. The taste was truly indescribable, and in the end, he only ate half before throwing it into the trash can.

He rubbed his sore shoulders and got up to go to the tea room.

On the way through the corridor, he met a nurse from the department, who waved a lunch box in her hand and asked with a smile, "Dr. Ye, I bought some spicy mix, would you like some?"

Ye Liang shook his head and thanked her, "Ive eaten, you eat more."

When he arrived at the tea room, he happened to meet the head of the department, Zhou Shantang, coming out with a thermos cup. The man, nearing fifty, was elegant and amiable, and upon seeing Ye Liang, he smiled and asked with a kind concern, "Tired? Are you not used to the pace of our department yet?"

Ye Liang paused and slowly said, "No."

Her tone was very light, and her clear eyes showed no emotion, making Zhou Shantang unable to discern whether it was "not used to it" or "no, used to it."

Emergency doctors are always busy and have little time to groom themselves. But Ye Liang had a natural advantage; even without makeup, she was much more beautiful than the average person. Most importantly, she not only had excellent professional skills but also a low-key personality, which made Zhou Shantang admire her.

He pondered for a moment and whispered to Ye Liang, "Dont blame the old dean. Its inevitable that you will rotate to the emergency department sooner or later. The current situation in neurosurgery is complicated. Its a good thing to take you out at this time."

Ye Liang, originally in the neurosurgery department, had an open position for the head of the department, with two deputy directors competing for it, both wanting to win Ye Liang over.

Ye Liang was not only excellent in personal ability but also had some connection with the dean. Both deputy directors, with ulterior motives, tried to get her on their side, and not choosing either would offend someone.

Ye Liang was well aware and nodded, "I understand."

"Thats good. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me at any time." Zhou Shantang smiled kindly and left with his thermos cup.

Emergency doctors do not have fixed rest times. As soon as Ye Liang returned to the office, another patient arrived.

This busyness lasted until the shift change. When he returned home, Ye Liang was exhausted, not even having the strength to change clothes.

She collapsed on the sofa like a pile of mud. The TV was on very quietly, and she dozed off in the buzzing sound.

Half-asleep, her phone rang. Ye Liang answered the call, vaguely responding, "Hello, who is it?"

"Are you sleeping? Did I wake you up?"

Recognizing the voice, Ye Liang ignored the question and went straight to the point: "Whats the matter?"

Ye Wenyan was displeased, his brows tightly knitted. He didnt know when his relationship with his eldest daughter had become so tense. Ye Liangs indifferent attitude could always easily provoke his anger; if it were usual, he would definitely lecture her a few words.

But today, Ye Wenyan just told her lightly, "Shen Zhuxi is back, and I want to formally introduce you two someday."

Ye Liang leaned against the sofa and closed her eyes to rest. Hearing the unfamiliar name, she frowned: "Who is Shen Zhuxi?"

Ye Wenyan knew in his heart that Ye Liang was very dissatisfied with the arranged marriage, but he didnt expect her to be so careless about it.

Even though they had never met, he had mentioned Shen Zhuxis name to her more than once. Now it seems that she had taken it as idle talk.

If he had known this earlier, he wouldnt have worried about her rebellious psychology. It seemed like he was worrying unnecessarily.

Ye Wenyans tone suddenly became bad, "Who else could it be when I mention someone with the surname Shen?"

Ye Liang was a little annoyed, picked up the remote control and started changing channels, and said carelessly, "I dont know."

"Then do you remember you have a fianc茅?!" Ye Wenyan was so angry that his voice was tense. He wanted to get angry but held back considering something, "Ye Liang, you dont have to act out with me. This matter is beyond both of us. Besides, you should also understand what kind of family the Shen family is."

Ye Liang listened and her breathing became heavier, "So what?"

Ye Wenyan was silent for a few seconds, not as tough as before: "Shen Zhuxis willingness to return to the country shows that he also has the intention to marry into the Ye family. In the next few days, you should find time to meet him formally."

Ye Liang was not interested and did not want to waste time, so she refused immediately: "I have something these days..."

"You dont need to make excuses. I have already asked your leader, and you have not been arranged for night shifts."

"I have an appointment."

"Then cancel it!" Ye Wenyan made a definitive conclusion, "I advise you not to make unnecessary struggles. If you dont want to marry into the Shen family, ask your mother if she agrees!"

Ye Liangs eyes darkened, "Is it interesting to do this every time?"

Ye Wenyan was angry: "Then dont always sing counterpoints with me!"

Ye Liang forcefully pursed her lips, hung up the phone with a cold face.

The rain outside the window was dense, and the room was so quiet that only Ye Liangs heavy breathing could be heard. The sound of the rain hitting the window was noisy, disturbing her heart.

Her phone rang again; it was a message from Ye Wenyan.

Ye Liang frowned, wanting to turn the phone