Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

Chapter 1290 Jinghuai Heavenly Banquet (Part 2)

Afterwards, Mo Xinzhi, Xia Wenyao and others arrived one after another. Once all the guests were seated, Chen Yang carried Xiao Jinghuai to the center of the main hall.

Wen Manlu stood beside him, holding Hanhan's hand. Tao Ying, Chen Zhenghong, Wen Rongxuan, and Bai Qingxue also came over. Hanhan followed behind them, looking around curiously.

The banquet hall fell silent.

Holding Jing Huai in his arms, Chen Yang looked at the guests filling the hall, a myriad of emotions welling up in his heart.

Under the lights, every face looked so familiar and so welcoming.

There were teachers who watched him grow up, colleagues who struggled alongside him, leaders who supported his work, and people from his hometown who came from afar.

"Dear elders, relatives, and colleagues..."

Chen Yang smiled and spoke, his voice clear and steady: "Today is the 100th day since my son Chen Jinghuai came into this world. Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to come and witness this wonderful moment together."

As he spoke, Chen Yang looked down at his son in his arms.

The little guy was unusually energetic today, his big, bright eyes darting around him with curiosity, as if he knew he was the star of the day.

“Three months ago, Jinghuai came into our lives. From the moment he was born, Manlu and I had a completely new meaning in our lives.” Chen Yang looked at his wife beside him.

Wen Manlu wore a light purple cheongsam today, looking elegant and gentle. She was looking tenderly at her husband, her eyes shining with happiness.

Chen Yang's gaze swept across the room: "Those sitting here today are the most important people in Manlu's and my lives. There are our family members, our teachers, our friends, and our colleagues. Each and every one of them has given us selfless help and support at different stages of our lives."

Chen Yang's gaze first fell on Tao Ying and Chen Zhenghong: "Dad, Mom, thank you for raising me and teaching me how to be a person."

Tao Ying wiped her eyes, and Chen Zhenghong nodded vigorously.

Chen Yang then looked at Wen Rongxuan and Bai Qingxue: "Dad, Mom, thank you for entrusting Manlu to me. Thank you for your trust and understanding."

Wen Rongxuan smiled, and Bai Qingxue's eyes were full of smiles.

"grandfather,"

Chen Yang looked at Wen Xiuping and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Grandpa. You not only taught me medical skills, but also medical ethics."

Wen Xiuping stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction.

Chen Yang's gaze continued to move, sweeping over each and every division commander.

“Master Gao, do you remember that afternoon at the Jiping Town Health Center? You said you wanted to take me to the county hospital. At that time, I never imagined that it would be a turning point in my life. Thank you, Master.”

Gao Mingxuan's eyes reddened, and he nodded vigorously.

“Master Wu, in the provincial capital, you taught me without reservation and treated me like your own son. You said that a doctor should have a benevolent heart and a sense of responsibility. I have engraved these words in my heart.”

Wu Yaolin smiled with satisfaction.

Chen Yang then looked at Su Zhengshan, Su Zhenghe, Chu Yiyun, Song Luojun, Tian Wen, An Zhengliang... and then at each of the guests.

"Today, on the occasion of Jinghuai's 100th day, I would like to say a few words from my heart."

Chen Yang said slowly, "I am a doctor, and healing the sick and saving lives is my duty. I have traveled this road for seven years from Jiping Town to Kyoto. In these seven years, I have encountered difficulties and experienced setbacks, but I have received more warmth and help."

"Thank you everyone, please enjoy your meal and drinks," Chen Yang said with a smile.

The audience burst into warm applause.

Wen Xiuping stood up with a smile: "Chen Yang is right! Today is Jinghuai's 100th day. We elders don't have any grand theories to say. We just hope that this child grows up healthy and becomes a useful and conscientious person like his father."

Shen Buyuntao also stood up: "On behalf of myself, I wish Jinghuai a happy 100-day celebration."

"Chen Yang is an outstanding representative of our medical system, and his growth represents the hope for our traditional Chinese medicine cause. We hope that Jing Huai will inherit his father's will and contribute to the medical cause in the future—of course, this depends on the child's own interests."

With his secretary's help, Old Lin stood up and said, "I'm old, so I won't say much. Just one sentence: Xiao Jinghuai will be my great-grandson from now on."

"Thank you, Elder Lin!" Chen Yang bowed deeply.

Next comes the procedures for the 100-day celebration.

Following the customs of Jinjiang City, Tao Ying brought over a copper basin filled with warm water, with a few mugwort leaves and chrysanthemums floating in it.

Wen Manlu held Jing Huai in her arms, while Chen Yang gently wiped the child's forehead with a soft towel, symbolizing "washing away impurities and welcoming new life."

Next, Bai Qingxue brought out a new outfit—a bright red Tang suit embroidered with gold thread, featuring the character "福" (fortune) and auspicious clouds. Wen Manlu helped Jing Huai change into it, and the little guy looked even more spirited and adorable in his new clothes.

Next comes "wearing a longevity lock".

Together, the four elders, Wen Xiuping, Wu Yaolin, Gao Mingxuan, and Elder Lin, placed an exquisite silver longevity lock around Jing Huai's neck.

The lock is engraved with "Long Live to a Hundred Years" and Jing Huai's name.

After the ceremony, the banquet officially began.

Chen Yang carried Jing Huai, while Wen Manlu held Han Han's hand as they went from table to table toasting and expressing their gratitude.

The banquet lasted until four o'clock in the afternoon. After seeing off the last group of guests, Chen Yang stood in the courtyard, momentarily lost in thought.

Wen Manlu walked over and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"Think about everything that happened today."

Chen Yang looked at Wen Manlu: "So many people have come, so many relatives and friends."

“When I left Jiping Town, I never dreamed that I would be where I am today. Sometimes I’m really afraid that all of this is just a dream.”

To be honest, having a system is indeed a good thing. For Chen Yang, his life has been like a cheat code. He has come this far in just three years, excluding the few years he spent in Jiping Town.

However, the system always gave Chen Yang a sense of unease. Sometimes, Chen Yang was really afraid that all of this was just a dream, his fantasy.

All of this was just a dream of that loser after being abandoned by Wang Ya.

"How could it be a dream?"

Wen Manlu grabbed Chen Yang's hand: "Look, I'm real, Xiao Jinghuai is real, and so are Hanhan and everyone else..."

"Even if it really is a dream, if you and everyone else are in it, then don't wake up," Wen Manlu said with a smile.

It has to be said that Wen Manlu is really considerate; she understands Chen Yang.

In fact, it's understandable that Chen Yang, given his background, sometimes feels emotional and sometimes like it's all a dream, but Wen Manlu can understand him.

"Yes, with you and everyone else, even if it's a dream, as long as I don't wake up, that's enough."

Chen Yang smiled and hugged Wen Manlu in his arms.

"Alright, stop showing off your love."

The pleasant atmosphere was interrupted by his second brother, Wen Haodong said with a smile, "It's time to go."

"Are you envious of others?" Su Yunxue pinched Wen Haodong.

"What's there to envy?"

Wen Haodong smiled and said, "Let's have a son next year too."

Su Yunxue glared at Wen Haodong: "Why not a daughter?"

"Yes, daughter."

Wen Haodong said with a grin, "A daughter would be even better, let's have a daughter."

"Second Brother is still the same as always." Chen Yang chuckled as he watched Wen Haodong and Su Yunxue playfully bickering.

Believe it or not, Su Yunxue, this ice queen, was actually tamed by Wen Haodong.