Chapter 735: Chapter 489: Truly From
Today’s second update has been delivered.
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With Zhou Shanping absent, Chuxia had no choice but to transfer the call to the deputy director’s office, asking him to notify Huang Li to come take care of Qin Mei. Given Liang Hongyan’s current condition, she dared not leave the patient in her care.
“Try talking to her again. I’ve never seen such a situation, and I admit I was a bit harsh earlier, sigh!” Song Xiaoyu said with a face full of self-reproach, instructing Chuxia, who hung up the phone, to go to the ward and talk to Liang Hongyan.
“Alright, I’ll go and see.”
When Chuxia arrived at the ward, she found only Qin Mei there and asked, “Where is Liang Hongyan?”
“She left…” Qin Mei smiled at her. “After what happened, she couldn’t stay. She said when she left that she would help me get Sister Huang here.”
“I’ve never seen such a terrifying bedside companion,” a family member from bed three couldn’t help but interject. “Little Qin, have your family come and stay with you instead. It’s more reassuring to have your own people you know well. That woman just now really scared us to death.”
“Her cousins are no better than Little Liang,” the old man from the neighboring bed countered. “I guess Little Liang must have some unspeakable difficulties or maybe she had some experience in the past that left her with psychological scars.”
“Uncle Yu, you really are wise,” Qin Mei couldn’t help but praise. “I’m not very familiar with Sister Liang, but I have heard some rumors about her. They say her family used to be very wealthy, but then their property was seized. When the seizure happened, her father and mother tried to stop them from entering, and they got seriously injured.
After the people who carried out the seizure left, a neighbor helped take her parents to the hospital. They were initially saved, but later, while Liang was helping her father to walk, he suddenly collapsed.
Liang called a doctor to rush her father to the emergency room, but he could not be saved. Looking back, is Liang’s behavior just now because of the trauma from her father’s incident? Of course, these are just rumors I’ve heard. I’m not sure if they are true.”
Chuxia was reminded of when Third Uncle Zhou had brought Liang Hongyan in, saying that her unusually polite behavior toward others was related to what she had been through. At the time, Chuxia hadn’t asked for details, but now it seemed it was probably as Qin Mei described.
The family being seized, the father gone, a mother and daughter left to fend for themselves, definitely facing disdain everywhere…, thinking this way, Liang Hongyan’s inherent indifference and politeness make sense.
A family member from bed three couldn’t help but sigh, “That being said, Little Liang is quite pitiful; I really wronged her just now.”
Qin Mei nodded, “If the rumors are true, she really has it tough.”
The patient in bed one is a man who moved in after Granny Wang was discharged, and his wife, a very capable and somewhat domineering woman, takes care of him. She spoke with some disapproval, “If their family were not capitalists, reactionary bourgeois and evil elements, they definitely wouldn’t have had their property seized.”
A woman from bed three responded with discontent, “People are already in such a state, and you still say such things, can’t you show a little compassion?”
“I’m telling the truth, how is that lacking compassion? Have you forgotten how we were exploited? If it weren’t for the party and the country’s decisive actions, would we be living such good lives now?”
“Don’t twist my words. Did I say we shouldn’t appreciate the party and the country? I’m just saying, it was the older generation’s fault. Letting the younger generation live in fear and pity is quite sad.”
Chuxia looked disapprovingly at the two arguing louder and louder, “This is a hospital ward, please mind the order!”
“It’s her who’s unreasonable; I was just arguing a few points,” the family member from bed one muttered as she sat back down, while the family member from bed three snorted coldly, turned away, and gave everyone the back of her head.
Qin Mei looked at Chuxia with a pleading expression, “Doctor Xiao Lin, could you please put in a good word for Sister Liang with Director Zhou? Her husband is a farmer working temporarily in a factory, and doesn’t earn much per month. They have a young child and three elderly to support. If Sister Liang loses this job, they’ll really struggle to get by.”
“Don’t worry, if Third Uncle wasn’t mindful of these things, he wouldn’t have had her come take care of you…” Chuxia paused, then said, “I tried calling Third Uncle but couldn’t reach him. I’ll talk to him tonight when I get home.”
“Thank you!”
“You’re welcome.” Chuxia glanced at the time, took a look around the ward, and her gaze landed on the son of the old man in the neighboring bed, “Brother Yu, Sister Qin has no one to look after her for now. Could I trouble you to keep an eye on her momentarily? If she needs help, either inform us or call the nurse outside.”
Yu Jinfu quickly stood up and agreed, his face flushing.
It wasn’t long after Chuxia returned to the office that Huang Li arrived, informed by Liang Hongyan. After checking in on Qin Mei, she arrived at the office with a serious face and asked what exactly had happened.
Chuxia smiled and explained, “It’s nothing serious. Sister Liang isn’t feeling well and isn’t suitable to care for Sister Qin right now.”
“I was just concerned because she looked a bit off, like she had been crying. I was going to ask Little Qin, but worried that they might have had a disagreement, so I didn’t feel right asking,” Huang Li said with an apologetic smile. “I guess I was making a mountain out of a molehill.” Then, looking at Chuxia, “Doctor Xiao Lin, Little Qin doesn’t need IV fluids at night anymore and can go to the bathroom by herself. I can take care of her. Please let Director Zhou know not to send anyone over.”
Chuxia nodded at her. “Sister Qin already mentioned it to me. Don’t worry, I’ll let Third Uncle Zhou know.”
After seeing Huang Li off, Chuxia went to check on Wang Lianliang’s wife, who was scheduled to be discharged early the next morning. Chuxia might not have time to come over then, so she came to visit a bit earlier.
After all, this patient held an exceptional meaning for Chuxia.
“Doctor Xiao Lin.” Seeing Chuxia enter, Wang Lianliang’s wife tried excitedly to sit up on her own. Unfortunately, she wasn’t very agile yet and failed to rise after a few attempts. Chuxia quickly stepped forward to help her. “Where’s Uncle Wang?”
“He went home to cook for me. He’ll be back within the hour.” As she spoke, a blissful smile spread across Wang’s wife’s face. After all, which woman wouldn’t feel happy having such a doting husband?
“Make sure you walk around more at home and eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. You can’t just eat salty food.”
“I will, Doctor Xiao Lin, I’ll listen to you,” Wang’s wife said with a guilty look at Chuxia. “Doctor Xiao Lin, I’m sorry, I… I owe you so much… ”
Chuxia cut her off. “Don’t talk like that. Just focus on recuperating and living well.”
“Yes.” Wang’s wife nodded, her face still etched with guilt.
The woman in the next bed couldn’t help but chime in. “Doctor Xiao Lin, the patient in bed 2 is always praising you to us. She says you saved her life. It was her lack of trust that led her down a brush with death.
She said she was rude to you when she first woke up because she was confused and thought you were pressuring her again.
Now she regrets it deeply. She keeps saying that once she can walk on her own, she must apologize to Doctor Xiao Lin. We’ve been hearing about it so much our ears could grow calluses!”
Grateful, Wang’s wife looked at the lady in the third bed, then nodded forcefully at Chuxia.
“Alright, I know all about it. No more self-blaming from now on. Perhaps, Aunt Wang’s life was meant to weather such a storm. Once it’s passed, everything will be smooth sailing,” Chuxia consoled her.
This kind of comforting reassured people immensely. After a moment’s hesitation, Wang’s wife reached out her better-functioning right hand and grasped Chuxia’s. “Doctor Xiao Lin, you are my savior.”
It was indeed very awkward to be thanked like this. After sitting for a short while, Chuxia excused herself, saying she had things to do—indeed she did have something else to do: she was picking up her parents.
Lin Baohe, Zhao Yulan, Luo Gangshun, and Fat Auntie arrived in the city today. Old Madam Zhou had already arranged to send a car at four in the afternoon to pick her up and head to the train station together.
It was already three-forty, and Chuxia felt restless, as if grass were growing in her heart, eager for time to move faster. Seeing her fidget, Song Xiaoyu couldn’t help but laugh, “Chuxia, are there spikes growing under your seat?”
“Hehe…” Chuxia nervously laughed, pushing her luck, “Teacher, can I go out early? Maybe grandma’s car is already here.”
“Go ahead, you’re obviously distracted anyway,” Song Xiaoyu said resignedly, shaking her head. “Elder Yuan stopped by after class to ask about you. He said you seemed distracted during class today and wondered if I had scolded you. I told him I wouldn’t dare scold you since everyone treats you like a treasure.”
“Teacher…” Chuxia, who was already moving towards the door, stopped awkwardly. “I’ve been very careful already. I’ve told my family not to disturb me at work.”
Song Xiaoyu waved her off. “Alright, go on, I was just teasing you.”
Wang Jing waved at her, looking envious. Not knowing how to console her, Chuxia said, “Then, I’ll bring something tasty for the teacher and my senior tomorrow.”
“Brother?” As she left the hospital, Chuxia saw Lin Wenbin standing at the entrance, looking at her in surprise. “How did you get back so quickly? Didn’t you say you’d be in the Capital City for a week?”
“I finished my business early, so I came back. Your great uncle and his wife told me to tell you they miss you.” Lin Wenbin said as he grabbed her arm, guiding her outside. “Elder Wan, your mother-in-law, and your aunt are all here in the car.”
“Really?” Chuxia unconsciously quickened her pace. “Brother, why didn’t you come in and call me?”
“Didn’t you tell me not to bother you at work for no reason? Afraid of you getting mad, how could I just walk in?” Lin Wenbin said seriously, though in reality, they had just arrived he had barely made it to the entrance…
Chuxia, unaware of the real situation, just sheepishly smiled… This brother sure knew how to tease his sister… (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit to cast your vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please access to read.)