Episode 23 recap: Zhou Xiaofeng was beaten.

Lin Yi was very upset, feeling that Zhou Xiaofeng had done a great job in terms of confidentiality. Other colleagues felt that Lin Yi was the only middle-aged man left in the department, so he needed to be more cautious. Director Bai called Fang Zhuqing on the phone, wishing her a happy birthday and mentioning that he originally wanted to visit her in person but was concerned about being too abrupt, so he had Zhou Xiaofeng bring the birthday gift instead.

The man was very angry and argued with Zhou Xiaofeng, stating that they came to the hospital to see doctors, and just because the doctors left the machines, does that mean they can't receive medical treatment anymore? So, who is actually treating them, the doctors or the machines? Director Bai called Zhou Xiaofeng over and mentioned that he had prepared a gift for Fang Zhuqing, a small teapot, as a token of his affection. He asked Zhou Xiaofeng to bring it to Fang Zhuqing, and Zhou Xiaofeng couldn't refuse and had to agree.

The head nurse wanted to take Hua Er out to enjoy the sun, but something came up suddenly, so Zhou Xiaofeng helped take Hua Er outside. When Zhou Xiaofeng spoke, Hua Er reacted, and everyone gathered around, feeling very excited. However, Hua Er could only hear others speak and couldn't speak themselves.

Chen Yue brought food for everyone, and Zhou Xiaofeng introduced her as his girlfriend, which caused everyone to cheer. Lin Yi was very upset, wondering how Zhou Xiaofeng managed to keep it a secret so well. Other colleagues felt that Lin Yi was the only middle-aged man left in the department and urged him to hurry up.

During Fang Zhuqing's birthday, Fang Xiaoran cooked a lot of delicious food. Zhou Xiaofeng came over, and Fang Zhuqing was also very happy. Zhou Xiaofeng added Fang Zhuqing on WeChat, and Fang Zhuqing added them to a small group. Fang Xiaoran gave Fang Zhuqing a necklace, and Zhou Xiaofeng gave her a bracelet, which made Fang Zhuqing very happy.

Director Bai called Fang Zhuqing on the phone, wishing her a happy birthday and mentioning that he originally wanted to visit her in person but was concerned about being too abrupt, so he had Zhou Xiaofeng bring the birthday gift instead. Fang Zhuqing asked Zhou Xiaofeng if Director Bai had asked him to bring the gift, and Zhou Xiaofeng showed her the teapot. Fang Zhuqing asked if Director Bai had said anything, and Zhou Xiaofeng said he hadn't. Fang Zhuqing sent the gift back to Director Bai, which made him very angry. Zhou Xiaofeng gave Director Bai the materials for the Top Ten Doctors selection, but Director Bai kept making excuses, saying that Zhou Xiaofeng was already late.

Zhou Xiaofeng also understood. A patient from the respiratory department was transferred, suspected of having a heart problem. Zhou Xiaofeng asked the man to undergo tests and examined his electrocardiogram, finding no significant issues. Zhou Xiaofeng wanted the man to undergo an echocardiogram for further confirmation. However, the man disagreed and accused Zhou Xiaofeng of simply wanting to make money by ordering unnecessary tests.

Zhou Xiaofeng explained to the man that the electrocardiogram showed no problems, but there were some abnormal data that could not rule out other potential issues. Therefore, an echocardiogram was needed to confirm the situation. The man became very angry and argued with Zhou Xiaofeng, stating that they came to the hospital to see a doctor and questioned whether doctors could provide medical treatment without relying solely on machines. Zhou Xiaofeng explained the necessity of these tests, stating that by conducting them, they could determine the man's condition. However, the man refused to listen.

Earlier, when the man drove to the hospital, he had an argument with the security guard over parking fees. Instead of parking in the designated parking area, the man left his car outside, resulting in a parking fine from the traffic police. This made the man even angrier, demanding that Zhou Xiaofeng prescribe medication for him. However, Zhou Xiaofeng explained that without a proper diagnosis, she couldn't prescribe any medication.

When the man tried to leave, Zhou Xiaofeng stopped him, and as a result, the man slapped her. After reporting the incident to the police, they arrived, and Zhou Xiaofeng went to the police station to give a statement. The police understood the situation, and the man admitted to physically assaulting Zhou Xiaofeng. However, the man remained furious, believing it was all Zhou Xiaofeng's fault and refusing to apologize.

Zhou Xiaofeng stated that she did not accept apologies or compensation and would handle the situation as it needed to be. Colleagues advised Zhou Xiaofeng not to make a fuss, as the relationship between doctors and patients is already sensitive, and regardless of the circumstances, people tend to blame the doctors. A colleague called Director Bai, who also scolded Zhou Xiaofeng and instructed her not to escalate the situation.

Upon learning that the man only had to pay 300 yuan as compensation, Lin Yi and others were very angry.