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❤️ Main Relationship

贺予He Yu × 谢清呈 Xie Qingcheng

✨ Introduction

"病案本" (Case File Compendium) is a modern danmei novel by author 肉包不吃肉 (Ròubāo Bùchīròu), originally serialized on Jinjiang Literature City. The story revolves around the complex relationship between psychiatrist Xie Qingcheng and his former patient He Yu, who suffers from a rare mental illness. The narrative combines elements of medical drama, psychological thriller, and slow-burn romance as the two characters are forced to work together on various mysterious cases.

Their relationship evolves from doctor-patient dynamics to something much deeper and more complicated, with He Yu's condition and Xie Qingcheng's professional boundaries creating constant tension. The story explores themes of mental illness, medical ethics, and the blurred lines between professional duty and personal attachment.

🌏 Background

Set in a modern urban environment with fictional elements, the story takes place primarily in Huzhou City. The worldbuilding incorporates speculative medical concepts, including a rare condition called "精神埃博拉症" (Spiritual Ebola), which affects only four known patients in the country. The central mystery involves the shadowy "曼德拉组织" (Mandela Organization), which conducts illegal experiments on mental patients and is connected to various criminal cases.

Key settings include Chengkang Mental Hospital, where illegal human experiments are conducted, and Huzhou University, where several characters study or work. The story weaves together multiple case files that gradually reveal a larger conspiracy connected to both protagonists' pasts.

🎭 Themes & Tone

Mental illness stigma and societal prejudice
Doctor-patient ethics and professional boundaries
Trauma recovery and emotional healing
Medical corruption and illegal experimentation
The nature of reality versus virtual existence (Mandela Effect themes)

Tone: Dark, psychological, suspenseful with moments of emotional intensity

👥 Main Characters

贺予 (Hè Yǔ) - A 19-year-old university student with "精神埃博拉症" who appears gentle but hides violent tendencies and possesses supernatural abilities to control others.
谢清呈 (Xiè Qīngchéng) - A 32-year-old divorced psychiatrist who was He Yu's former private doctor, known for his cold, professional demeanor and emotional restraint.
谢雪 (Xiè Xuě) - Xie Qingcheng's sister who teaches at Huzhou University's Art Department, serving as a connection between the two main characters.
Members of the "曼德拉组织" (Mandela Organization) - The antagonist group conducting illegal experiments and connected to various criminal cases.

🎬 Adaptations

Audio Drama: Completed (First season with 16 episodes, voiced by Shang Tong as He Yu and Xuan ZONE as Xie Qingcheng)

🔥 Why It’s Popular

Complex psychological portrayal of mental illness and doctor-patient dynamics
Slow-burn romance with intense emotional tension between contrasting personalities
Intricate plot weaving medical cases with larger conspiracy elements
Exploration of ethical dilemmas in medicine and mental health treatment
Appeals to readers who enjoy dark psychological dramas with supernatural elements and complex character relationships

📚 Reader Notes

Beginner-friendly: ★★☆☆☆

Angst level: ★★★★☆

Plot complexity: Very High

Romance visibility: Medium

Mystery focus: Very High

Recommended for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with medical elements and complex, emotionally charged relationships.

✍️ Author

肉包不吃肉 (Ròubāo Bùchīròu) Known for creating detailed psychological character studies and intricate plots, with previous popular works including "二哈和他的白猫师尊" (The Husky and His White Cat Shizun). Her writing style combines dark psychological elements with emotional depth and complex relationship dynamics.

🔗 Useful Links (Official)

Original Chines Novel: JJWXC

Official English Novel: Seven Seas Entertainment

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