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Although chatting about ghost stories while drinking in the evening is an interesting thing to do, the atmosphere of the small pub itself didn't quite match ghost stories, and since the owner still had to conduct business, Chen Yu only briefly touched upon the topic before moving on.
The regular custor, though slightly regretful, didn't mind, happily sipped his beer and quickly started discussing other matters with Chen Yu.
The elderly custor beside them, however, seed hesitant and eager to say sothing more to Chen Yu, but for so reason did not speak up.
Chen Yu noticed the elderly custor's peculiarity, but adhering to the principle that less is more, he did not take the initiative to invite further conversation, casually chatting with the regular custor and enjoying the stead clams with wine he had ordered.
After finishing the stead clams with wine and his glass emptied, Chen Yu ordered a small bowl of rice and poured the clam broth over it. He had seen soone eat this way before in the pub, so he wanted to give it a try. After tasting it, Chen Yu found it quite to his liking, a fitting late-night snack.
After the al, he settled the bill, stood up, and used the handkerchief that Jounouchi Hiromi had made a point of placing in his pocket every day to wipe his mouth, before donning his white coat and preparing to return to the hospital.
Seeing Chen Yu getting ready to leave, the elderly custor could no longer contain himself and asked, "Doctor, do you know of any way to see soone who has already died?"
"I'm not a spirit dium, just a doctor. You've got the wrong person if you're asking about that," Chen Yu replied, looking at the elderly custor and shaking his head slightly. But he still offered a suggestion, "If you truly wish to see your deceased loved ones, you could try looking for a well-known spirit dium. Of course, if you don't know such people or don't have the connections, I can give you a suggestion, although its usefulness will depend on whether your heart is truly sincere."
"What's the thod?" the elderly custor eagerly inquired as he heard Chen Yu's words, grasping at them like a drowning person clutching at the last straw.
Chen Yu looked carefully at the elderly custor, observing him until the man seed sowhat uncomfortable, then he finally said, "Do you know Kawakami Cetery? There is a small shrine there dedicated to the Inari God, and the deities worshiped there are said to be very effective. If you pray with enough sincerity, perhaps you could move the shrine's deity and she might grant your wish."
"The Inari Shrine at Kawakami Cetery, got it. Thank you, Doctor!" The elderly custor, upon hearing Chen Yu's suggestion, was overjoyed and quickly stood up to bow politely to him. His manner of bowing was filled with a deanor characteristic of the Showa Era.
Chen Yu, indifferent, waved his hand dismissively, not particularly interested in the man's attitude but still insisted with a cautionary note, "However, those who have passed on should not be clung to in this world," before turning and leaving the pub.
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As the secretary to a professor at the Tokyo University dical School Hospital, Shirai Reina arrived at the hospital very early each day. She had to make all the necessary preparations before Chen Yu arrived, ensuring everything was perfect for his entrance.
This initial endeavor was for the purpose of advancing her career or possibly becoming Chen Yu's lover, as it was all too common for secretaries to beco lovers with their professors in the circles of the University Hospital. Among the secretaries Shirai Reina knew, eight out of ten were in that exact situation.
The remaining two were herself and the one who truly didn't enjoy it.
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However, as Chen Yu's high-profile marriage proposal to Jounouchi Hiromi in the hospital, along with their close and intimate relationship, beca public, Shirai Rena gradually let go of so thoughts she shouldn't have and turned her focus to earnestly performing her secretarial duties well.
As the secretary to a University Hospital professor, Shirai Rena's professional level was naturally unquestionable. She clearly understood how promising a future a doctor poised to win a Nobel Prize like Chen Yu had. Even if she wasn't his lover, being his secretary was a very good choice and an enviable position.
In the circle of secretaries that Shirai Rena mingled with, she was the one that her colleagues envied the most whenever they gathered.
This made Shirai Rena genuinely want to excel in her job. Although it was much more tiring than being Chen Yu's lover, she actually felt happier.
But when Shirai Rena arrived at the office and was about to unlock the door, she was surprised to find that the door, which she had locked the evening before, was open.
Every evening before leaving work, Shirai Rena carefully checked and locked the office door, and it was impossible that she had neglected to lock it.
Chen Yu's office contained many important docunts and materials. A theft would undoubtedly cause very serious consequences. Aside from the hospital security, only she and Chen Yu had keys to the office. Thus, seeing the door open gave Shirai Rena quite a shock.
She hurriedly pushed the door open and went into the office, not even setting down her bag as she headed towards Chen Yu's inner office. It wasn't until she pushed open the inner door and saw Chen Yu asleep on the sofa that she breathed a sigh of relief and her worries subsided.
Hearing the sound of Shirai Rena pushing the door, Chen Yu also woke up.
Seeing Shirai Rena standing at the entrance, he rubbed his eyes and greeted her, "Good morning, Rena. Is it morning already?"
"Yes, Professor, it's morning now. Did you sleep here last night? I rember you went ho yesterday," Shirai Rena replied to Chen Yu's question, also revealing her own confusion.
"Oh, last night an ergency situation with a patient arose, so I ca over from my ho, and after dealing with it until late, I didn't go back and ended up sleeping here in the office," Chen Yu explained to Shirai Rena as he sat up from the sofa. He glanced at the clock on the wall, took a deep breath, stood up, and said to Shirai Rena, "Can't believe it's this late already. Rena, would you please make a strong cup of coffee, no sugar."
"Understood, Professor. Would you like to prepare breakfast for you? The hospital cafeteria offers breakfast, and I can go buy you one if you need," Shirai Rena noted Chen Yu's request and asked him if he wanted to buy breakfast.
Chen Yu thought for a mont and then shook his head, "Hiromi will probably bring breakfast, so there's no need to trouble you. Just check if Hiromi has arrived, will you?"
"Yes, Professor," Shirai Rena nodded, then turned to close the door. She put down her bag at her own desk and started to make the coffee for Chen Yu.
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