The next day.

9 a.m.

In the doctor's office.

"How was it? The beef noodle stall did well yesterday, right?"

Xu Man Ni stood beside Zhao Heng's office and said to him.

"Well, it's okay."

Zhao Heng nodded, he had mentioned this stall thing to Xu Man Ni before.

"I was too busy yesterday, but I'll definitely go after work today."

Xu Man Ni added.

She had originally said she'd help Zhao Heng's father find a place, but Zhao Heng didn't bring it up later, so she didn't pay much attention.

Unexpectedly, they quietly rented a stall on the food street near the hospital, selling beef noodles.

Moreover, Xu Man Ni heard from people who visited from the hospital that the beef noodles tasted quite good.

Xu Man Ni understood why Zhao Heng set up a stall for his parents and helped them work.

Older folks are used to being busy, having nothing to do and just sitting around can indeed be uncomfortable for them.

She had heard several colleagues say that after bringing their parents from their hometowns to the city, they often can't stay long before wanting to return home.

Essentially, it's because they have nothing to do.

Perhaps for young people, cities are places full of good food, entertainment, and fun, but for the elderly, especially those from their hometowns, it's not as appealing.

"Well, you should try my cooking sometime."

Zhao Heng nodded as he spoke.

Just then, Tian Zhen walked in.

Seeing Zhao Heng, Tian Zhen said, "Dr. Zhao, Director Gao wants to see you in his office."

"Okay, I got it."

Zhao Heng nodded, got up, and left the office.

After Zhao Heng left, Xu Man Ni said to Tian Zhen, "Thanks to you yesterday, you brought quite a lot of people."

"I was free anyway, but what about you, Man Ni? Why don't you tell Dr. Zhao?"

Tian Zhen was somewhat puzzled.

Of the people from the hospital who went to eat the noodles yesterday, only a few were called by her, while the others were all invited by Xu Man Ni.

"There's no point in saying it, I previously mentioned helping to rent a place, but he didn't agree."

Xu Man Ni said.

"Why didn't he agree?"

Tian Zhen still couldn't understand.

"Men are just like that. Anyway, we'll invite people again today. It's on me."

Xu Man Ni said again.

"Huh? Invite them again today?"

Tian Zhen said in some surprise.

She wasn't worried about Xu Man Ni's financial situation; even if it's dozens of bowls of beef noodles, or a hundred a day, she could afford it.

After all, in a place as expensive as North City, Xu Man Ni was a native with property everywhere, and she only worked for fun.

"How long will this continue?"

Tian Zhen asked again.

"Hmm, about a week. That's probably enough. Once the word spreads, with the good taste you've mentioned, we should get some regulars, and then it can be sustained long-term."

Xu Man Ni thought for a moment and said.

She planned it very meticulously and put a lot into it.

Effort, in this sense, is much more valuable than just giving money.

"Alright, a week isn't too bad."

Tian Zhen nodded, but this whole matter left her quite impressed by how Xu Man Ni was so dedicated to Zhao Heng.

She couldn't imagine the once aloof Xu Man Ni now being so attentive to a man, not just in work, but considering every aspect of life as well.

However, if she had a boyfriend like Zhao Heng, she'd be willing to be so attentive too.

On the other side.

In Gao Jun's office.

When Zhao Heng entered, he saw Liu Ziang was also there. Gao Jun and Liu Ziang were sitting on the sofa, their expressions serious, seemingly discussing something important.

Upon entering the office, Zhao Heng sat on the sofa and casually poured himself a cup of tea.

He was always this casual in Gao Jun's place, and it was quite similar in Liu Ziang's office too.

"Teacher, what's up? Is there something major happening?"

Seeing the serious expressions on Gao Jun and Liu Ziang's faces, Zhao Heng couldn't help but ask.

For these two, it was rare for anything to make them look so serious.

"Have you heard of the skier Sun Xinxin?"

Gao Jun looked at Zhao Heng and slowly said.

"Sun Xinxin? I think she was the champion of the last Winter Olympics, right?"

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.

Although he's not very into sports, the last Winter Olympics were held domestically and had a lot of attention.

So, he had heard of the fame of skiing champion Sun Xinxin.

For an athlete who brings glory to the country, Zhao Heng felt a deep respect.

Moreover, the dedication and effort such a world-class athlete has to put in to stand on the podium is beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

"And have you heard about her injury?"

Gao Jun continued to ask.

"I remember she got injured while participating in a world skiing competition abroad, and it's been almost three months now, right?"

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.

Three months ago, he was just an ordinary equipment assistant, but he paid a lot of attention to the news of Xinxin's injury back then.

It was only when Gao Jun brought it up just now that he suddenly remembered it.

"Junior, do you know what kind of injury Sun Xinxin had at that time?"

Liu Ziang took a look at Zhao Heng and continued the conversation initiated by Gao Jun.

"Stop beating around the bush, just get to the point."

Seeing Gao Jun and Liu Ziang playing this back-and-forth game, Zhao Heng couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated, realizing they were trying to make sure he understood the importance of what they were about to say.

"Why are you young people so impatient?"

Liu Ziang smiled and said, seeing Zhao Heng's somewhat exasperated expression.

"Sun Xinxin suffered a very serious injury over three months ago. She fell during a competition, landed on her back head, and sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. Moreover, there was no surgery after the injury, and she has been in a coma for three months now."

Liu Ziang straightforwardly explained Sun Xinxin's condition over the past three months.

"Brain contusion? And has been in a coma for three months?"

Zhao Heng said with some surprise.

He only knew Xinxin got injured three months ago but didn't realize how severe it was.

"If the coma lasts over three months, it can be classified as a persistent vegetative state, and under such conditions, the probability of waking up is very minimal."

Pausing for a moment, Zhao Heng frowned and said.

A three-month-long coma classifies as a persistent vegetative state.

Whether in domestic or international contexts, being in a deep coma for over three months can be defined as a complete vegetative state, and the chances of waking up become very slim.

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