“First, you falsely accused me at the birthday banquet. I want you to apologize to me in person and post it on your Moments.”

Yuan Weiwei felt a bit embarrassed, but thinking of her father’s stern face when he got angry, she compromised.

“Second, if your dad gets so mad that he hits you with a feather duster, I’m not going to help. I might even laugh at the side, so prepare yourself mentally.”

Yuan Weiwei retorted in anger and shame, “My dad would never do that!”

Mu Wan couldn’t hold back a chuckle. “Draft the contract and send it to Li Yue. Once I’m back and sign it, I’ll go with you to give you some courage.”

Hearing Mu Wan agree, Yuan Weiwei finally breathed a sigh of relief. “When are you coming back?”

Mu Wan replied, “Not sure—ten days or half a month.”

Yuan Weiwei exclaimed, “That long?”

Mu Wan teased, “I’m going to be enjoying my time in Country D with my fiancé. Of course, your matters come second. Didn’t you love your Shuyu so much before? Enjoy your final ‘happy’ moments with him!”

Yuan Weiwei: “…”
Is she doing this on purpose to irritate me?

——

After Mu Wan hung up the phone, she looked up to realize they had already exited the airport. She hadn’t noticed she’d been on the phone for so long and awkwardly said to Kuang Ye, “Give me the bag. It’s inconvenient for you to push the suitcase.”

Kuang Ye dodged her hand. “The hotel shuttle has already arrived. You get in the car first; I’ll help the driver put the luggage in the trunk.”

Mu Wan nodded. “Alright!”

After arriving safely at the hotel, Mu Wan and Kuang Ye rested for a while before heading to a large treatment center nearby. Zhang Qinan had already helped Kuang Ye book an appointment with the same doctor, so they could go directly to the doctor’s office.

As they passed through the rehabilitation center, Mu Wan was surprised to see several world-renowned athletes. Her heart filled with renewed hope.

Athletes who train long-term inevitably develop professional injuries. If they could recover, then Kuang Ye could too, right?

The doctor they met was a white man named John, whose brown hair had turned mostly gray. He was in his fifties or sixties and gave off a very reliable impression.

After a thorough examination, Dr. John gave the same answer as before over the phone. “Mr. Kuang, your hand can no longer endure high-intensity training. Otherwise, it will become completely useless.”

Mu Wan’s eyes instantly turned red. She anxiously asked, “Doctor, isn’t there any other solution? He’s an e-sports player, and he’s about to compete in the global tournament!”

Dr. John shook his head regretfully. “There’s not much difference between e-sports and professional sports. Both challenge the limits of the human body through excessive training. Every year, countless patients come to me because of occupational injuries. The number who can return to the field is extremely small.”

Kuang Ye had expected this outcome, but hearing it still made his heart sink with disappointment. He wiped Mu Wan’s tears and told the doctor, “I’ll go with conservative treatment. At the very least, I need to compete in this year’s global tournament.”

The doctor nodded in agreement.

After the nurse led the two away for treatment, Dr. John looked at the red silk banner in his office—one that Zhang Qinan had previously given him. The golden text read:
“Medical ethics are noble.”

Zhang Qinan said the phrase praised the doctor’s exceptional skills and noble medical ethics.
He sighed heavily. He truly felt undeserving of the praise.

——

Afterward, Kuang Ye began his hospital treatment, with Mu Wan staying by his side. At the same time, she contacted her parents and brother, asking if they could find a Chinese medicine doctor specializing in treating such injuries. Dr. John might be an outstanding expert in Western medicine, but with thousands of years of medical tradition in Z Country, there might be a hidden master somewhere who could cure Kuang Ye’s condition.

During the half-month stay in Country D, besides treatment, the two also explored the local culture and sights. This trip was unlike their previous one in New York, where they were busy recording a show. Mu Wan could now shop to her heart’s content without worrying about running out of money.

The day before their return to Z Country, Kuang Ye and Mu Wan returned to the hotel to pack their luggage. Suddenly, Mu Wan’s phone rang. The caller ID showed an unknown number.

Kuang Ye, who was nearby while Mu Wan was showering, called out, “Wan wan, there’s an unknown number calling. Should I bring your phone into the bathroom?”

From the sound of running water, Mu Wan’s voice came through, “It might be work-related. Help me pick it up. I’ll be out in a minute.”

Kuang Ye replied, “Alright!”

When he answered the phone, an irate voice came through the receiver—Kuang Shuyu’s. “Mu Wan, what on earth did you say to Yuan Weiwei? She’s now calling off our engagement!”

Kuang Ye paused for a second, then responded mockingly, “Sorry, Wan wan’s in the shower and can’t take your call.”

This time, it was Kuang Shuyu’s turn to fall silent. Then he spoke in disbelief, “You’re… Kuang Ye?”