Chapter 10

When Yang Yan returned from the hospital, a discussion about him was already underway in Dormitory 506.

"Jiang Yuan can't figure it out, and neither can I, why Yanzi is so enthusiastic about printing and distributing those flyers!" Fang Hexu enthusiastically raised a finger and shook it, saying, "Do you know? At first, I thought Yanzi just wanted to show off in front of that beautiful policewoman, but later I found out it wasn't the case at all!"

"What beautiful policewoman?" Jiang Yuan asked, puzzled.

Fang Hexu, interrupted, had to explain, "You forgot? When we went to the police station to report the incident, wasn't Yanzi standing with a beautiful policewoman?"

"Jiang Yuan only has one beautiful woman in his heart, and that's Shi Yun," Lei Zhen Tian said with a chuckle from the side.

Jiang Yuan scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. He actually wanted to use this topic about Yang Yan to tell his roommates about his "progress" with Shi Yun today, but he didn't expect Fang Hexu to be so interested in continuing the conversation.

Of course, with Fang Hexu's words, Jiang Yuan also remembered. He was a bit slow to react but then suddenly realized, "I know, it's that policewoman surnamed Xia. Yanzi said she paid for Xiaoluo's hospitalization fees."

"That's right, it's her," Fang Hexu said while organizing the materials he needed for his interview later, "Yanzi isn't running to the hospital several times a day, day and night, just to see the beautiful policewoman. I knew it."

"Don't judge a gentleman by your own low standards. Yanzi goes to the hospital because he is very kind and can't bear to see the abandoned little girl," Lei Zhen Tian said seriously to Fang Hexu, "It's like there's an unbreakable bond between them. Yanzi feels that he can't rest easy until he helps Xiaoluo find her parents!"

"That's true, Yanzi is a good person," Jiang Yuan nodded, then seemed to remember something and smiled, "And, Fang Hexu, don't you remember? Yanzi said he doesn't want to find a girlfriend in college, so how could it be because of a beautiful woman that he goes to the hospital?"

"That's his stubbornness, not wanting to find a girlfriend in college. What a strange idea? He's not a monk, why does he impose such strict rules on himself?" Fang Hexu shrugged and teased, "If I were as handsome as Yanzi, I would probably have a harem by now!"

Lei Zhen Tian laughed heartily, pointed at Fang Hexu, and said, "Thank goodness heaven didn't give you, this playboy, a good face."

"We're talking about Yanzi, let's get back to the topic!" Fang Hexu tried to shift the focus away from himself, his expression becoming serious, "Now I'm worried that Yanzi is getting too deeply involved with this little girl. Have you thought about劝劝他, letting him off the hook early? After all, it's not his child, and he has no connection with her. It's better to cut ties sooner rather than later, and not going to the hospital would be a clean break!"

Most people are selfish! When it doesn't concern them, they stay out of it. Fang Hexu was only considering Yang Yan's well-being because they were roommates and good friends.

Jiang Yuan scratched his head, unsure of what to do, and turned to look at Lei Zhen Tian, who was closest to Yang Yan.

Lei Zhen Tian was silent for a moment. He found Fang Hexu's words harsh, but he didn't directly contradict him. He didn't even think Fang Hexu was wrong, but he carefully said, "Yanzi's personality, though he seems easy-going, he has a strong set of values. If he decides something is right, no one can persuade him otherwise."

There was nothing they could do about it. Fang Hexu sighed and shook his head, continuing to organize his award certificates. Jiang Yuan felt the tension in the room and looked around, but he didn't mention his "progress" with Shi Yun.

The dormitory returned to its usual calm. Lei Zhen Tian turned back to his game, Fang Hexu packed his interview materials, and Jiang Yuan continued reading his book.

But soon, the sound of keys was heard, and the dormitory door opened. Yang Yan walked in from outside.

"Yanzi is back?" Jiang Yuan closed his book and hurriedly straightened up, feeling a bit guilty about the discussion they had just had about Yang Yan.

"Yep, did you take Shi Yun back?" Yang Yan asked with concern.

"Yeah... hahaha," Jiang Yuan was embarrassed to boast in front of Yang Yan and just laughed.

Lei Zhen Tian pulled off his headphones, his hands still moving, but he called out, "Yanzi, wait a few minutes, I'll finish this game, and we can play a duo."

However, Yang Yan wasn't in the mood to play games. He looked particularly serious when he came back, and he only managed a forced smile in front of his roommates.

"Old Lei, finish this game first. I have something to ask for your opinion," Yang Yan hesitated and said to Lei Zhen Tian.

Usually, Yang Yan's tone wasn't so low. He was an optimistic and cheerful person. Lei Zhen Tian sensed something was wrong, turned around in surprise, and looked at Yang Yan. He dropped his mouse and keyboard, leaving his character to be beaten to pieces, and dragged his chair over, frowning, "Yanzi, what's wrong? Tell me."

Fang Hexu and Jiang Yuan also looked over.

Yang Yan originally wanted to talk to Lei Zhen Tian first, but now that everyone was looking at him, he hesitated for a moment and then spoke.

"Today, after Jiang Yuan and I distributed the flyers, we went to see Xiaoluo at the hospital. Doctor Peng told me about Xiaoluo's situation," Yang Yan said, his tone heavy.

"What's wrong with Xiaoluo?" Jiang Yuan asked, concerned.

"Xiaoluo is fine, it's not about her. It's just that she has been in the hospital for a long time..." Yang Yan explained, "Our affiliated Third Hospital's pediatric department is one of the best in the city, so the hospital beds are always in high demand. Generally, children are discharged once they recover. Doctor Peng only let Xiaoluo stay this long because I'm an alumnus."

But this can't go on forever. If Xiaoluo's parents can't be found, she can't stay in the hospital indefinitely. Doctor Peng was under pressure from his superiors, so he called Yang Yan to discuss the matter seriously.

"Can't you pay for her to stay?" Fang Hexu asked, puzzled.

"Because it's taking up medical resources that other sick children need," Yang Yan said, "And it's not good for Xiaoluo to stay in the hospital long-term. The hospital environment is complex, with many patients..."

In summary, the only result is that Xiaoluo must be discharged.

"Why this sudden change? What are we going to do now?" Jiang Yuan asked, worried, "Where can such a young child go if not the hospital?"

"Send her to a children's welfare home!" Fang Hexu seemed to sense what Yang Yan was thinking and said, "Jiang Yuan, did you watch those movies for nothing? Abandoned children are all sent to children's welfare homes, right? It can't be that Yanzi continues to take care of her, can it? Why should he?"

In fact, the solution Fang Hexu suggested was also what Doctor Peng had told Yang Yan.

Send her to a children's welfare home, where professional caregivers can take care of her, and the state will raise her...

But would sending her to a children's welfare home be a good outcome? Given the scandals that have erupted in children's welfare homes over the years, Yang Yan couldn't imagine Xiaoluo's life there. Even if she were to go to a relatively正规 welfare home or orphanage, without the love of parents, could Xiaoluo still smile at him with her little mouth as she does today?

Yang Yan didn't want Xiaoluo to take this path...

Seeing Yang Yan leaning against the bed ladder, standing there, deliberating on what to say, Lei Zhen Tian, who had been silent, sighed lightly and said solemnly, "Yanzi, I believe you have your own thoughts on this matter. Whatever they are, we support you!"

"But you must think it through, carefully consider it, this is a big decision!" Lei Zhen Tian added.

Yang Yan seemed to be relieved, the heaviness on his face vanished, and he smiled calmly, "Don't worry, Old Lei, I've thought it through."

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