Chapter 494 isn't enough for me to take two tests.

"Sister Yingzi, what did you say?"

Su Laosan didn't hear clearly and glanced at her sideways.

Xu Ying smiled and shook her head, but her gaze caught a glimpse of Su Lao Er's finger twitching inside.

She thought she was seeing things and asked Su Laosan to take a look.

Su Laosan pressed his face against the glass, his eyes wide, and exclaimed, "It moved! It really moved! Doctor! Doctor, my second brother's finger moved! Someone, someone come quick..."

Doctors and nurses responded to the commotion and rushed over to examine Su Lao Er.

When the family arrived after receiving the news, the doctor had already finished the examination and was smiling as he spoke to them.

"Comrade Su Min'an has survived this life-or-death situation. He has regained consciousness, there has been no postoperative infection, and his recovery is going well. After a few more days of observation, once it is confirmed that there is no risk of infection, he can be transferred to a regular ward."

"We still need to observe, since there hasn't been any postoperative infection, right?"

Su Laosan didn't understand and kept asking the doctor, "Does regaining consciousness mean he's awake? Can't we go in and see him?"

The doctor shook his head.

"The first 72 hours after surgery are the peak period for infection. If even a small amount of bacteria from the outside infects his wound during this time, it could very well be fatal. Please be patient, you will be able to see him in a few days, don't rush."

Su Laosan wanted to say something, but Su Laoda pressed him down on the shoulder.

"Thank you, doctor."

After the doctor and nurses left, Su Laosan peered through the glass and saw that Su Laoer's eyes were open. His eyes instantly welled up with tears of joy. He grabbed Su Laoda and called out to Li Banxia, ​​"Big brother, Mom, look! Second brother's eyes are open. Can he hear us?"

Su Laosan tapped the glass lightly and called out, "Second Brother."

"Get well soon, do you know you almost scared your whole family to death..."

Xu Ying stepped back and watched the family looking at Su Lao Er through the glass. Seeing how many people cared about Su Lao Er, she sighed softly.

Having such caring in-laws is actually quite nice.

But when her gaze fell on Li Banxia, ​​Xu Ying couldn't laugh anymore.

A week later, Su Lao Er had all the tubes removed from his body and was transferred to a VIP ward.

There are dedicated caregivers to look after the patient every day, and nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, ready to respond at any time.

It was through Xu Ying's connections and by asking someone for help that she managed to get it.

Li Banxia, ​​Xie Xuying.

Xu Ying smiled and shook her head, "Don't be so polite with me. It's just a matter of talking. I can help arrange the room, but you'll have to pay for the medical and nursing care fees yourselves. It's quite expensive to stay here for one night, but it's good for the peace and quiet so he can get some rest and recover better."

"Relationships are the most valuable thing; money is the last thing we lack right now," Li Banxia smiled.

The nurse knocked lightly on the door, opened it, and called to Li Banxia, ​​"The doctor has some instructions to inform the family. Which of you two would like to go over?"

"Oh my god, I'm the patient's mother."

"Okay, let's go."

Li Banxia nodded slightly to Xu Ying and followed the nurse out of the ward.

Xu Ying glanced at Su Lao Er, who was lying on the hospital bed with his eyelashes fluttering twice, raised an eyebrow, picked up a fruit knife, sat on the edge of the bed, and began to peel an apple.

"Stop pretending, your mother is gone."

Su Lao Er opened his eyes and looked at her, "Why are you here?"

Xu Ying glanced at him.

She said lightly, "Let's give it a try."

Su Lao Er was stunned for a moment and asked, "What?"

"You've already forgotten what you said so quickly?" Xu Ying frowned.

Su Lao Er realized what was happening and sighed, "I haven't forgotten, but... are you sure you want to try it on me now? I have five bullet holes in my body, and a bullet was just removed from near my heart. It hasn't fully healed yet. What if..."

Xu Ying cut a piece of apple and put it in his mouth.

She said irritably, "Don't worry, I have plenty of money and connections. As long as you're not dead, I can get your health back on track. I don't want the father of my future child to die young."

Su Lao Er smiled.

He said, "This is probably unnecessary. My mom and grandpa are quite knowledgeable about pharmacology. You should use your connections wisely..."

Xu Ying gave him a deep look.

She suddenly leaned closer, looked him straight in the eyes, looked him up and down, and asked, "Su Min'an, you always have this 'mutual exploitation' talk on your lips. Are you afraid of falling in love with someone as outstanding as me?"

Su Lao Er, "..."

Seeing him lost in thought, Xu Ying stepped back onto the stool, lowered her eyes, and peeled the apple in her hand. She said in a calm voice, "My family's connections aren't that useful. You're just a greenhorn who only graduated from high school and doesn't even have a college degree. Do you think that just because you've done something meritorious, people will respect you? The military and the military farm follow different paths, you know that?"

Su Lao Er hummed in agreement, "I know."

Xu Ying glanced at him and smiled, "You know what? I have the ability to get you into the municipal government, but do you have the ability to establish yourself? Your colleagues are college graduates, graduate students, and returnees from studying abroad. Can you understand the current affairs, local economy, and academic reports they discuss? Can you analyze the data handed to you? Do you know how to deal with office culture?"

Su Lao Er's eyes darkened as he looked at Xu Ying, his lips dry.

Xu Ying shook her head. "You can't understand or analyze this. Su Min'an, it's easy to be mediocre, but to rise to the top, you need the capital to do so. If you want to use the power of my Xu family, you should first go to university."

Su Lao Er, "..."

Xu Ying cut a piece of peeled apple and asked him, "Want some?"

Su Lao Er chewed on the unpeeled apple in his mouth and shook his head.

Xu Ying raised an eyebrow and smiled, her eyes sparkling with laughter, but her gaze held a hint of provocation and testing. "If you get into university, I'll marry you. If you don't, we'll break up. I don't have time to waste on your nonsense anymore. Dare to take the gamble?"

Su Lao Er's face turned a little green.

Does he not want to go to university?

He failed the exam.

"What, you're afraid?"

Xu Ying raised an eyebrow. "Never mind then. My mom just introduced me to an associate professor at Renmin University. I'll go meet him, and if things go well, we can date for a few months. That way, I won't miss having a baby next year. I'm getting old; I can't keep putting it off..."

Su Lao Er, "..."

Realizing the meaning behind Xu Ying's words, he laughed in anger.

"It's just university, right? I'll take the exam! Is one enough? If not, I'll take two!"

Xu Ying glanced at him, suppressed the upturned corners of her mouth, and gave him an approving thumbs up, "Okay, I'm waiting."

Su Lao Er, "..."

Li Banxia pushed open the door and came in, asking with a smile, "What, you need to take two exams?"

Xu Ying looked down at Su Lao Er.

Su Lao Er had a sudden inspiration, "Try... roasted sweet potatoes, I'll say I'm thanking Xu Ying for roasting sweet potatoes."

Li Banxia frowned.

"You just had major surgery, so you can't eat sweet potatoes. Let the third brother roast them."

He looked at Xu Ying strangely, "You like sweet potatoes? The restaurant has a dish of candied sweet potatoes with medicinal ingredients, how come I've never seen you order it?"

Xu Ying tilted her head at Su Lao Er, waiting for him to continue his lie.

Su Lao Er, "..."