Episode 40 recap: Bai Shi Zhou confessed his feelings to Wang Ya Nan.

Li Chang Sheng asked Wang Ya Nan if the reason for her departure was because she broke up with Bai Shi Zhou. Seeing her remain silent, he immediately expressed his hope that she would carefully consider and not have any regrets. Everyone knew that Wang Ya Nan's departure was difficult for them to accept. Dawei's wife mentioned that when she first arrived, she had mentioned wanting to repair the mountain road, and she had made significant contributions to the village. Now that she wants to leave, it is understandable. Since she is leaving, they should bid her a proper farewell.

Wang Ya Nan prepared many dishes and invited Bai Shi Zhou to have a meal together. He expressed that he didn't want to eat this farewell meal. Wang Ya Nan said it was a normal part of life. Bai Shi Zhou asked if she would still think of him after leaving. Wang Ya Nan replied that he shouldn't leave any regrets for himself so that they wouldn't look back and realize they didn't even have a meal together.

Principal Wen told Ma Chong Feng that Yanan is a good child. Since she wants to leave, they shouldn't stop her. Ma Chong Feng expressed that over the years, they had given their all, but in the end, they still have to leave. Principal Wen mentioned that he was angry and easily understood when he saw Ma Ming Yue wanting to come back. Naturally, other parents also hope for a better future for their children. Moreover, Yanan has done a lot for the village. Ma Chong Feng admitted that he just couldn't bear to see her leave. When she first arrived, she was alone with her luggage, but now he absolutely wouldn't let her leave alone.

Bai Shi Zhou expressed that he really didn't want to eat this meal. Wang Ya Nan straightforwardly said that if that's the case, they should have a drink instead. Bai Shi Zhou agreed, saying that he would toast to the time they spent together. Wang Ya Nan admitted that although no one was at fault, she was the one choosing to leave, so she should apologize. Bai Shi Zhou insisted that it wasn't necessary, and Yanan suggested they say a word of thanks instead.

Guifen saw Li Chang Sheng wandering in the courtyard and asked him what was wrong. Li Chang Sheng revealed that Wang Ya Nan is leaving because she feels that if Bai Shi Zhou doesn't go with her, it means he doesn't love her enough. But he understood that Bai Shi Zhou's reluctance to leave was due to his commitment to him, so he really wanted to help.

As Wang Ya Nan prepared to leave, everyone came to see her off. Seeing how reluctant everyone was, she felt the same way in her heart. But in the end, she could only say that everyone should wait for her because she would definitely come back.

Bai Shi Zhou didn't go to see her off. He sat alone at the clinic. Guifen found Bai Shi Zhou and told him that Li Chang Sheng wanted his help. When Li Chang Sheng saw Bai Shi Zhou, he asked him not to pry and just follow him.

Ma Chong Feng stopped the car halfway, and Bai Shi Zhou immediately ran over. Li Chang Sheng asked if Yanan really wanted to leave and why she couldn't just stay. Yanan said she felt her horizons weren't wide enough. Li Chang Sheng mentioned that even though she considered herself the parent, while foreign things might be more advanced, blindly adopting their methods might not be the best approach. It's better to practice and experiment firsthand rather than blindly following. Ma Chong Feng said that as long as she was willing to stay, the whole village could provide her with opportunities to practice. When Li Chang Sheng left, he said that girls not only need reasoning but also need to be coaxed and fooled.

Bai Shi Zhou told Wang Ya Nan that he truly loves her. She gave him a home here, and that home can't be without a hostess. As long as she is willing to stay and give him a chance, he will spend the rest of his life proving how much he loves her. Ma Chong announced at the meeting that Xiancao Village now qualifies as a moderately prosperous village. Ma Ming Yue's Xiancao Village resort has also started operating, and Yanan began reporting various good news. Bai Shi Zhou has also completed the main task of signing up as a family doctor. Li Chang Sheng mentioned that he has also signed up as a traditional Chinese medicine consultant. Now he can truly hand over the clinic to the three of them. Although he always calls himself their master, he has also heard many good ideas from them.

Caiyun has given birth to a child, and Meng Xiaoze is going to marry Yanzi. Everyone is happy for them. Secretary Gao called Ma Chong Feng, who learned from the call that there was an outbreak of an epidemic. However, they have already experienced such a situation once and don't need to worry. The burden has just become heavier for Bai Shi Zhou, Xing, and the other doctors.

(The drama ends)