However, despite this, many people still kept trying, including those with immense power. Yet, no matter the threats or temptations, no one had ever been able to force Dr. Nyx to comply. She was as mysterious as the moon, and the more mysterious she was, the more she attracted curiosity. Even so, no one had been able to uncover even a tiny bit of information about this enigmatic genius doctor. "There’s a rumor that Jingdu General Hospital wants to recruit you." During a moment of free time, Wei Qing tentatively asked, handing Ji Yunya a cup of warm water. Ji Yunya took a sip, the dryness in his throat receding, like the parched earth finally receiving rain, making every pore in his body feel comfortable. He glanced at Wei Qing, whose sharp gaze made Wei Qing turn his head uncomfortably. "Yes, there’s such a matter," Ji Yunya nodded lightly. Wei Qing’s heart skipped a beat, and he blurted out, "Are you going?" Ji Yunya smiled slightly, "The time hasn’t come yet." What more time is needed? As long as she nodded, the General Hospital would be eager to bring her back, even offering conditions that would tempt anyone. Wei Qing wanted to say something but held back, feeling a bit anxious. The atmosphere grew silent. Ji Yunya put down the teacup, "Rest assured, if I leave, I’ll definitely take you with me." Having been his assistant for so many years, it would be unaccustomed to suddenly change people. Wei Qing’s heart immediately leaped with joy. She was a bit incredulous and asked again, "Really? You’ll really take me with you?" Ji Yunya gave her a sidelong glance with a smile, "When have I ever lied to you? Of course, that’s on the premise that I leave. If you don’t want to leave here, then treat it as if I never said it." Wei Qing immediately raised her hands, "Wherever you go, I’ll follow. You’re not allowed to leave me behind." Her tone was as if she had been abandoned. Ji Yunya chuckled, his gloomy mood lightened, with a tiny amount of happiness and contentment seeping in, like a gentle drizzle nourishing his long-parched heart. "I won’t leave you." It sounded like a promise, she whispered softly. She had finally waited for the right moment. The next day, she woke up curled up on the office sofa. Wei Qing had gone to get her breakfast, and her favorite was soup dumplings from North City Xu’s. Ever since Wei Qing found out, she would run across the city every morning just to buy the steaming hot soup dumplings for her. The office was very quiet. Sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting dappled light and shadows on the floor. The phone rang urgently, echoing in the empty office. Seeing the caller ID, she tightened her grip on the phone, adjusted her breath quickly, and sat up to face the call in the most perfect posture, even though the person on the other end couldn’t see her. "Hello, is this Aunt Zhuang?" In the past two years, they had rarely called. Zhuang Xiyue also seemed very busy. Their few chats were brief inquiries, and then they would hang up, leaving unsaid the long-missed thoughts, dispersing like the silent cold wind outside the window into nothingness. "Yunya, how have you been recently?" Zhuang Xiyue’s voice was as loving and gentle as ever. "Not bad. How about you, Aunt Zhuang? How are Uncle Yan and Brother Yan Ke? Are you all well?" "We’re all well. Your Brother Yan Ke talks about you all the time, and Aunt Zhuang misses you too. It’s been two years since we’ve seen you. I wonder how much more beautiful and charming you have become. Aunt Zhuang is so eager to meet you." Ji Yunya’s eyelashes slightly lowered. Even though the other side couldn’t see, she appropriately showed her shyness and coyness. After a pause, Zhuang Xiyue continued, "Yunya, do you still remember our agreement from two years ago?" Her voice carried a hint of probing and caution. Yunya’s heart froze, her grip on the phone tightened, and her knuckles turned white. "Yes, of course, I remember." It was about her marriage with Yan Ke. Zhuang Xiyue immediately laughed, and Yunya could genuinely feel her joy. Her heart pounded, filled with both sweetness and a sense of crisis. "I promised you that when you turned eighteen, I would bring you to Capital City to get engaged to Gege. You haven’t forgotten, and neither have I. You’ve always been the daughter-in-law I’ve favored most. This year, you’ve turned eighteen. I’ve been dreaming of this day day and night." A heavy feeling sank in her heart. It seemed that Yan Ke had not persuaded Aunt Zhuang, and their engagement was still on. But... She fell silent. Chapters first released on novel⁂fire.net "I’ll send someone to pick you up to the Capital City to get engaged to Gege and spend time with me, okay?" In the quiet moments, she remained motionless, and within those brief seconds, countless thoughts raced through her mind. "Okay," she agreed immediately. She had to go to Capital City, that city filled with both thorns and splendor, because there were the people she missed there, and it was also the path she must take to reach the peak. Only by becoming powerful could she protect those she loved, ensuring they wouldn’t be scattered, left without support, or bullied... My Miaomiao, wait for me to come pick you up, and we’ll go home together. My Brother Yan, wait for me to come to your side and walk hand-in-hand through the glories together. At Jingdu International Airport, a plane from South Korea was slowly landing. A tall woman in high-end fashion, wearing sunglasses, walked out of the airport accompanied by two bodyguards in black. A Rolls-Royce was parked there, attracting numerous onlookers. "Miss, you’re finally back." The female bodyguard opened the car door and bowed respectfully. The woman snorted lightly, casually took off her sunglasses, revealing a pair of exquisite, gem-like eyes. However, under direct sunlight, the corners of her eyes showed a stiff and unnatural curvature. Looking back at the sky, a deep-seated resentment flashed in her eyes, as vicious and cruel as an eagle swooping down on its prey, a fleeting ripple on a lake stirred by a breeze, quickly fading. The days and nights of madness in front of the mirror, the excruciating pain of surgery on her face, the seeds of hatred deeply rooted in her heart. Ji Yunya, just wait for me. I will make you pay back the pain I endured tenfold and a hundredfold.