Lin Jie woke up groggily, feeling that his sleep had been quite uncomfortable, and his body very tired.

He opened his eyes and found that it was already broad daylight outside.

Warm air was blowing from the air conditioner, making the room cozy.

As Lin Jie moved slightly, he noticed an arm across his chest and a leg pressing on top of him.

He suddenly realized, no wonder he slept so restlessly!

At this moment, Lin Jie caught a faint scent and felt warm breath brushing against his neck.

Slowly turning his head, he saw a half-revealed, rosy little face right in front of him.

Loose hair covered most of the face, with a few strands sticking to a slightly sweaty forehead, mouth slightly open, occasionally letting out warm breath.

It was Fang Huanru!

Lin Jie was startled and quickly touched his body.

Upon feeling, he relaxed.

He was clothed, so there was no possibility of having done anything wrong.

Feeling relieved, Lin Jie gently lifted the blanket and softly moved Fang Huanru's arm, slowly sitting up from the sofa bed.

He looked down and saw Ma Hongmin, Zeng Yang, and Wei Hongyang squeezed on an air mattress on the floor, sleeping deeply, with faint snores alternating.

Lin Jie knew that this office was also often used by students as a resting place during nighttime work.

The air mattress was prepared by them, for occasions when two or three people needed to rest together.

Seeing them sleeping soundly, Lin Jie no longer worried.

He was keenly aware that sometimes hospital work, once busy, had no end.

Doctors, after finishing their work, were so tired they could sleep anywhere they lay down.

As for concerns about propriety between genders?

Too tired to move a finger, who has the energy or strength for anything else!

Lin Jie used both hands to rub his face vigorously, trying to wake himself up a bit.

Last night's stampede incident had kept him and the students busy until after 3 a.m.

To prevent any recurrence of patient injuries, Lin Jie and the others felt it was wise not to leave the hospital for home, and instead chose to rest in the office.

After that...

Lin Jie's memory became a bit hazy.

Perhaps he was so tired that he fell asleep instantly.

He yawned, got off the sofa bed, put on his socks and shoes, and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

When he finished his simple wash-up and came out, he found Fang Huanru, Zeng Yang, and others already up, tidying the two beds.

"Teacher, after you fell asleep last night, we were all so tired, so we stayed in the office to rest together."

Fang Huanru grinned, saying, "I figured, rather than letting Zeng Yang or Wei Hongyang take advantage of me, I'd let you do it, Teacher. So, I took the initiative to be with you."

"Teacher, how's my spirit of sacrifice?"

Seeing her playful teasing, Lin Jie deliberately grumbled: "Who's taking advantage of whom, that's the question!"

"Also, you're restless when you sleep, I was exhausted by it."

Fang Huanru blushed, a rare moment.

Ma Hongmin struggled to suppress a laugh, said: "Teacher, after you came back, you fell asleep on the sofa very quickly."

"It was Senior Sister Fang who took off your shoes and coat, used hot water for your feet, and washed your face. Senior Sister Fang was so nice, letting her take a little advantage is justified."

Lin Jie responded with an oh, saying seriously: "Fang Huanru, thank you."

Before Fang Huanru could reply, he waved his hand, saying: "Hurry up and freshen up! Then go check on the post-operative patients in the wards."

"If there are no major issues, hand them over to the on-duty doctors in each department."

"Yes, Teacher!"

Everyone responded in unison, getting busy.

At that moment, Lin Miao entered with an armful of food.

"Brother, and all of you, you're awake. That's perfect, let's have breakfast together."

Ma Hongmin quickly went up, took the food from Lin Miao's hands, finding porridge, soy milk, pan-fried buns, steamed buns, shumai, eggs, enough for six or seven people.

She couldn't help but ask: "Little Madam, did you come here before?"

Lin Miao nodded, smiling with arched brows, replied: "Yes, I came once."

"You were all asleep at that time. Your sleeping postures, tsk tsk, I won't go into detail, but your blankets were tossed aside."

Seeing Lin Miao's expression, everyone knew those postures must have been quite unseemly.

Ma Hongmin awkwardly explained, "Last night was exhausting, and we were all squeezed together to sleep, definitely didn't sleep comfortably."

"Still, thanks to Little Master Aunt for covering us with blankets and bringing us breakfast."

Once tidied up, they sat together for breakfast.

Lin Jie asked, "Miaomiao, what are the news and internet saying about last night's stampede accident?"

Lin Miao replied softly, "The news says it was caused by a brawl between two groups."

"Online sources are more detailed, saying a few people were attacking a thief, then the thief's accomplices showed up, leading to chaos."

She said, somewhat reluctantly, "Online, it also mentions people using knives, slitting throats, stabbing people, and such."

"It says things like blood splattering everywhere, intestines coming out, causing mass panic and triggering the stampede."

"The news reported that the stampede resulted in five deaths, twenty-six severely injured, and over sixty lightly injured—is it really that serious?"

Fang Huanru nodded, "We're not entirely sure about the exact numbers."

"But we assisted our teacher with surgeries on seven severely injured patients, saving seven lives."

With a rightful expression, Lin Miao proudly said, "My brother has always been the best."

After breakfast, Fang Huanru and others left, and Lin Miao reminded, "Brother, are you going to attend that government New Year's banquet today?"

"I brought you a suit."

"It's not even nine yet, you can change, attend the ten o'clock banquet, you'll still make it."

Lin Jie thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Forget it, with such a big accident happening, leaving the patients at the hospital to attend this banquet doesn't fit my image as a famous doctor."

"Besides, the surgery on the conjoined twins is still being heavily publicized."

Lin Miao responded, "Brother, are you tired? Shall I give you a massage?"

"No need, I'm not tired!"

Lin Jie laughed, "Last night's work intensity pales compared to that time in the Bamboo Sea of western Sichuan..."

Half an hour later, Lin Jie received reports from Fang Huanru and others—those seven severely injured in the ICU had stable life signs and injuries.

This was fairly good news.

Lin Jie had just set down his phone when Cheng Xingguang visited.

Seeing his weary face, Lin Jie asked, "Haven't slept all night?"

Cheng Xingguang plopped down heavily, sighed, and nodded, "As the head of the hospital, facing such a major incident, how could I rest?"

"I need to represent the hospital for interviews from various sides and welcome inspections and visits from leaders at all levels, there's no time to rest!"

He lamented, "To be honest, I still sometimes regret leaving medicine for management."

Lin Jie chuckled, "What's there to regret? There's loss and gain!"

"Many doctors probably envy you, not having to face complicated cases daily and worrying about patient complaints, accusations, or even unexpected retaliation."

He continued, "Dean Cheng, is there anything you came for?"

Cheng Xingguang adjusted his waist and neck, "First, to catch my breath here, and also to convey the city's top leader's greetings!"

"The leader's greetings?" Lin Jie was puzzled.

Cheng Xingguang nodded sincerely, "Around four in the morning, the city's top leader rushed to the hospital to visit the injured citizens and frontline medical workers."

"As the renowned you saved many lives last night, naturally you were a key figure for his greetings."

"He didn't disturb you but came directly to your office."

"We saw you and your students exhausted, sleeping sprawled all over."

Cheng Xingguang reflected, "The leader personally adjusted your sleeping positions, covered you with blankets, and set the air conditioning to the highest temperature."

"He specially instructed me to personally convey his greetings and thanks to you."

Lin Jie shook his head, speechless, "How many people have seen me sleeping!"

Cheng Xingguang laughed heartily, "Today, more people are likely to see your sleeping postures."

"Reporters accompanying him took photos and videos, likely to be broadcast on TV news."

This left Lin Jie even more frustrated.

At noon, after lunch at the hospital, Lin Jie personally checked on the injured and finding no major issues, returned to Xiangtai Apartment with Lin Miao.

Today is New Year's Eve.

He wants to spend the evening at home, with Lin Miao, to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one.

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