"Me too, see you later," Li Chen said then he and An Ke left together.

"You are really full of surprises, why did you decline the promotion?"

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"Maybe it's because I want to be around people I know...especially you," he leaned closer to her and smirked then he walked away.

Chen Kai who was watching them from afar balled his fist in anger, it didn't seem to him that Han Chen is even hiding his intentions and Yu Yan doesn't seem to be pushing him away either, his mind went back to the picture she sent him of the fun time they had together when Yu Yan first met Han Chen, now that he is thinking of it, Han Chen was also in the picture.

"Exactly how close are you two and how much have I missed?" he questioned rhetorically while staring at her.

After hours into the day, the chairman and the madam arrived at the hospital, since they didn't announce their arrival beforehand this time, no one was prepared until they walked into the hospital, they had everyone bowing their heads as they walked into the reception.

The chief surgeon and some of the senior surgeons immediately arrived at the reception to greet them.

"Chairman, madam, what brought you here today?" the chief surgeon asked after a quick bow, smiled broadly showing that she definitely has something good to inform them of.

"I just wanted to meet my son at the hospital, he arrived at the hospital this morning, so I was told..." she answered but they all looked confused.

"Your son...I don't really know what you are saying?" the chief surgeon answered with a confused look on his face when he turned to the surgeons beside him with a quizzical look on his face but they all nodded in affirmation.

"Are you saying Chen Kai is not here yet?" the chairman queried with a stern expression, he was already crossed that he lied to them about his return date and now he can't even be found.

"I am afraid not,"

"godmother, godfather" Xiaoemeng called from afar seeing them wear a worried expression, she walked up to them with the welcoming smile of the couple.

"Ah...Xiaomeng, I am glad you are here, I heard you waited at the airport for a long time but you couldn't find him, I hope you are not angry with him?" Mrs Chen asked with an apologetic expression on her face as she held Xiaomeng's hand in between hers.

"How can I be angry, I met him earlier and he already said it was a mistake, he didn't want to trouble you about it, haven't you seen him yet?" she responded, making the couple and the surgeons around relieved.

"Mom," Chen Kai called as soon as he came out of the revolving doors, he already knew his parents will surely visit the hospital so he just waited for them to arrive so he can have his remaining time of the day to himself.

"Chen Kai, my son," she quickly embraced him with her eyes shut tightly, showing just how much she missed him, if not for the high expectations of her and his father, she would definitely not let him go away from her for so long.

"Why didn't you come home as soon as you arrived, I was very worried about you?" she questioned with her hands on his face, he didn't like how dramatic she is acting but he just smiled to go along with her, he has never really liked his parents cause they never gave him his own breathing space and the right to make his own choice.

"I just wanted to visit the hospital and I was able to witness the surgery this morning, it was really a sight to behold," He answered then he turned to the chief surgeon with a frown on his face, seeing the whole scene in the operation room was a disappointment for him, he couldn't believe that such an important surgery turned out to be that way.

The chief surgeon almost fainted hearing that he was also present, he fluttered his lashed nervously.

{When did he arrive at the hospital....such an unlucky day}

"I didn't know young master Chen was here if not, I would have taken better care of you upon your arrival,"

"Of course you didn't," Chen Kai responded.

Yu Yan stood afar watching them converse with some surgeons also watching them, she didn't like the way he looked while he was speaking to the chief surgeon.

"Oh...I forgot to ask about the surgery, I hope it went well," The chairman questioned, he made sure he followed up on the surgery since the patient is not just a VIP patient but also a very influential person in terms of politics, business and military connections.

"O-of course it went well," the chief surgeon answered nervously, averting Chen Kai's gaze.

"I am very happy to hear that," the chairman responded then he turned to Chen Kai with a stern look.

"It is good that you already came to the hospital beforehand, the chief surgeon will get you familiarized with the hospital, resume to your office from tomorrow,"

"I will do that, Father," the both of them didn't sound a bit close judging from the tone they spoke to each other in and even when he called him 'father' it sounded too empty.

"Anyways, I will be holding a welcome party for Chen Kai, I would like you to invite all the surgeons, I hope you inform everyone of my invitation, Chief surgeon,"

"I surely will, madam,"

"Then we will take our leave now, Xiaomeng, you should come home with Chen Kai, I would like to have a nice chat with you"

"I will come by after work, godmother," She enthusiastically responded.

She linked her arm with the Chen Kai who pretended to be okay with it then she turned to leave but she suddenly stopped and turned back with her index finger pointing upward.

"Is there anything else madam?" the chief surgeon asked nervously.

"That female surgeon...what is her name again, Yu--Yu something?"

"Do you mean Yu Yan?" Chen Kai questioned, hoping she would say no.

"Yes, Yu Yan, do you also know her?" she asked

"We-We got acquainted in university, how do you know her mother?" the look in his eyes...he is scared that she must have found out about their relationship, he rubbed his hands nervously, the sight didn't miss Yu Yan's scrutinizing gaze and Han Chen who was also watching them from the top floor.

"She did mention it, that girl is quite interesting, I would like her at the party too," she said, facing the chief surgeon, then she smiled and turned to leave.

The chief surgeon and the senior surgeons were surprised at how quickly Yu Yan is already receiving recognitions, her reason for being at the hospital has now tripled.

Xiaoemeng frowned seeing how interested she seemed in Yu Yan, she has never seen her godmother care about any young lady around Chen Kai except for her in such a way, the smile she struggled to maintain quickly faded as soon as her godmother turned her back with the chairman then she glanced at Chen Kai but...he heaved a sigh of relief and unlinked their arms.

She scoffed.

is he actually relieved his mother didn't find out about their relationship? her faded smile returned, her confidence returned once again, she was relieved that the Chen Kai she knows still hasn't changed, nothing comes before his ambitions and his ambition is to inherit his father's companies and to do that he has to gain both his father and mother's approval.

The only reason he is so insecure is that his father suddenly brought home an illegitimate son who is already working as a managing director of the Chen companies.

{Yu Yan, you really don't know Chen Kai more than I do,}

She turned to leave but her eyes met Yu Yan who was standing still with a downcasted look at Chen Kai, she scoffed at her and walked away, Chen Kai then realized Yu Yan was standing there all along, he forced a smile on his face and waved at her but...Han Chen suddenly appeared then he started talking to her.

Since he was far away from them, he couldn't hear what they were saying but Yu Yan walked away with him, ignoring him.

He took out his phone and texted her.

They entered the cafe' and walked to the counter to make their order.

"I would like two cups of double shot vanilla iced coffee," they chorused, they turned to each other but the young-looking barista chuckled.

"It seems like you both have the same taste," he remarked, even though they both had their staff cards and white coat on, he could tell they have different chemistry other than being colleagues.

"Yeah, we do, give us two cups of double shot vanilla iced coffee, please," Han Chen ordered then he swiped his cards on the machine after he brought their orders forward, she attempted to take it off the counter but he quickly carried it.