2026-07-21 10:17:16Bobby returned to Sandra’s side several minutes after the head steward canceled the informal discussion that had been scheduled for after the main program. His manner immediately became warmer, as though his earlier disappearance had only been a minor interruption that did not deserve attention.
“I am sorry I disappeared,” he said as he stood near Sandra. “There was an urgent business call that could not be delayed.”
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Margaret had listened quietly. She only said the apartment still had room for one person as long as the household rules were respected. After that, she returned to her own work without turning the situation into a display of pity.Mr Wong looked between Peter and Margaret. His eyes became red, but he did not cry at length or call Peter his savior.“I accept,” he said. “I will work seriously and follow the clinic rules.”Peter nodded. He asked Mr Wong not to make excessive promises because his work would be judged through records, ingredient quality, and his willingness to correct mistakes.They opened one of the small boxes. It contained several supplier notebooks, a small knife for cutting roots, a portable scale, and ingredient samples that had not been seized because they were considered personal items.Peter inspected everything. The scale still worked
A Place to Stand Again
Mr Wong admitted that record keeping had always been his weakness. Many transactions in the shop had depended on memory and trust, making it difficult for him to prove the true amount of profit or loss.Peter did not use the admission to blame him. He said the failure could help them build a better system at the clinic.He asked Mr Wong to remember suppliers who often delivered late, ingredients that were easily falsified, and simple methods for identifying quality. Knowledge like that had more practical value than an empty title when used within the proper limits.Several people saw them carrying boxes and documents during the walk. No thugs or residents followed, so Peter could speak without pressure from the crowd.Mr Wong asked whether the position was truly needed or only an excuse to stop him from feeling pitied. Peter said the clinic genuinely needed someone to manage its herbal supplies, espe
What the Truck Could Not Take
The talkative thug continued mocking them and said all the notes in the world would not return the shop. According to him, Mr Wong would be sleeping on the pavement before the end of the week.The neighboring shopkeeper again asked whether the signboard could be removed. The gossiping neighbor scolded him until several residents also looked at him with disgust.Peter helped Mr Wong stand. The old man’s legs trembled after sitting too long while enduring humiliation in front of the neighborhood.“I have nothing left,” Mr Wong said. “The shop is gone, I have no money, and the rent on my room is due soon.”Peter picked up a small bag containing documents and several personal belongings that had not been included in the seizure.“Come with me.”Mr Wong shook his head. He did not want to trouble Peter or force someone else
The Seized Shop
Peter left the clinic earlier than usual because his shoulder and ribs still needed rest. He chose a route passing Mr Wong’s Traditional Medicine Shop so he could make sure the herbal supplies used by the clinic had not encountered any problems.From the end of the street, he saw a crowd gathered in front of the shop. A truck was parked near the entrance, while several men carried wooden shelves, scales, medicine boxes, and sacks of dried ingredients into the vehicle.Peter stopped his electric bike at the side of the road. He walked closer and found Mr Wong sitting in front of the shop with several documents on his lap.The old man’s face looked exhausted and his eyes were red. The shop sign still hung above the door, but the interior was nearly empty.“Mr Wong, what happened?” Peter asked.Mr Wong slowly lifted his head.“The s
The Talkative Assistant
Toby sat in the consultation chair as though the room were beneath him. He placed his phone on the desk and repeated that Regina Xiao could not possibly come to a small clinic crowded with ordinary patients.According to him, a famous actress needed a quiet, clean place separated from people who might secretly take photographs. He also said Peter should understand that one private visit from Regina could change the future of the clinic.“If Miss Regina is satisfied, we can recommend you through social media,” Toby said. “Millions of people will see your name in a single night.”Peter closed the file of his last patient before looking at him. “I do not use patients as promotional tools. If Regina needs medical care, I need to know her complaint, not the number of her followers.”Toby leaned back and scoffed. He again called the clinic unsuitable for a major actress,
A Famous Name in Line
A young woman who claimed to be Regina Xiao’s fan took out her phone and began recording. She hoped the appearance of the famous actress’s assistant meant Regina herself might come to the clinic.Lina immediately stopped her.“Recording is prohibited in the patient area. Patient information and faces must be protected.”The fan lowered her phone reluctantly. Toby used the attention to raise his voice.“Miss Regina needs Doctor Peter now. He must come with me.”A mother who had guarded her queue number since morning lifted the card in her hand.“We all need the doctor. You have not registered or waited.”A patient who enjoyed pretending to be neutral tried to mediate.“Perhaps we should let him pass. Regina Xiao is a major celebrity, and her schedule must be more di
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