Mingzhao slept all morning when there was a knock on the door.
Li Xiaocao came over in response and saw that it was Gongzhu.
"Oh, Dr. Gong! What's wrong?"
Gongzhu was carrying a cloth bag, which looked like it contained some things.
"Mingzhao's older brother, Minglang, asked me to bring some things over for Mingzhao. I've been busy with work these past few days, and I only just managed to get some time off. So I came over as soon as possible."
Li Xiaocao nodded, not bothering to find out what was inside the bag.
"Mingzhao is probably still sleeping. I've recently discovered that Mingzhao wakes up when the kitchen starts to smoke."
Gong Zhu smiled, not feeling slighted by Ming Zhao, and simply said that she would wait.
Li Xiaocao felt it wasn't appropriate to leave Dr. Gong standing outside like that.
"Why don't you come inside and sit down for a while? You can go in later when Mingzhao wakes up. It must be tiring for you to stand like this, right?"
Gong Zhu shook her head, feeling that standing there for a while wouldn't hurt either. Li Xiaocao's earnest invitation was also to no avail.
Finally, seeing that Gongzhu insisted, he went inside and brought out a small stool, which he placed at the doorway.
"Please sit down. Don't be shy."
Gong Zhu felt that refusing again would be too disrespectful, so she thanked her and sat down.
It wasn't that she was being pretentious, but she really wasn't very familiar with Li Xiaocao, and she had been entrusted to Mingzhao to bring the things over. It wouldn't be good if the bag ended up in someone else's house.
Fortunately, Mingzhao didn't keep her waiting long before she came out.
Mingzhao still had some impression of this doctor, Gongzhu.
"Hello."
"Mingzhao? You're awake."
Mingzhao opened the door and let Gong Zhuhao in.
Gongzhu handed the cloth bag to Mingzhao, saying, "This is what your brother asked me to bring to you, saying it's to help you recover."
Mingzhao was forced to take the bag and was somewhat bewildered. Inside were canned goods, biscuits, milk powder, and a few donuts that Mingzhao had liked last time.
Somewhat embarrassed, she asked Gong Zhu, "How is he... my cousin?"
Even though I didn't go to see him, he still sent me things.
When Gong Zhu mentioned Minglang, her face flushed and her voice softened: "He's recovering well recently and is expected to be discharged in about a week."
Mingzhao nodded: "Okay, I'll pick him up then."
Gongzhu looked at Mingzhao's delicate face and smiled gently.
She looked around, taking in Mingzhao's living environment.
Then I saw the drone in the corner of the room.
Her eyes narrowed: "What is this?"
Mingzhao was silent for two seconds: "Toy."
Gong Zhu's gaze lingered on the drone for a long while. As a military doctor, she was not ignorant of mechanics. If it were a toy, it shouldn't be so worn out.
She thought about what her parents had said in the past few days.
He looked at Mingzhao with a hint of caution in his eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"It's alright, Commander Huo..."
"He's away on a mission, he's not home."
Gong Zhu knew not only that he had gone on a mission, but also that his mission was over.
However, the investigation is still ongoing.
Gou Yurong's voice came from outside the door: "Mingzhao! I've brought you your meal today."
What kind of food?
Li Xiaocao from next door heard the noise and came out as well. She watched Gou Yurong put down her rice bowl and leave.
She walked over in a huff.
Place the bowl of mushy stuff on the table.
“That Aunt Gou is going too far. How can she be like this every day? I must report her to the Women’s Federation.”
"Don't be angry. You're pregnant. Getting angry is bad for the baby."
What child?
Gong Zhu's gaze fell on Li Xiaocao's stomach.
"You're pregnant. Quickly, sit down."
Li Xiaocao appreciated the care shown to her by the two men.
He smiled and said, "It's nothing, it's still early."
Gong Zhu said seriously, "This is no small matter. The latest research shows that if a pregnant woman is always angry while in her mother's womb, the baby will also have a very unstable temperament later in life. Moreover, too much emotional fluctuation is not good for the child. It will follow your anger."
This was the first time Li Xiaocao had ever heard of such a thing. She quickly and cautiously agreed.
Gongzhu turned to Mingzhao and asked, "What's this 'paste' all about?"
Before Mingzhao could reply, Li Xiaocao hurriedly told Gongzhu about Gou Yurong.
Gong Zhu was also very angry after hearing this, "Is this how you tolerate them bullying you?"
Gong Zhu picked up the bowl, looked at the mushy paste, and then slammed it down on the table. "Is this all she gave you to eat?"
"You really think you have no one backing you up, huh? When I get back, I'll tell your brother to have the Women's Federation go after her directly. How much money did Commander Huo give her for treating you like this?"
Gong Zhu grew angrier the more she thought about it. She quickly took out the grain coupons and money she had saved from her bosom and stuffed them into Ming Zhao's hand.
“Go eat in the cafeteria, this is enough for you. Once your brother recovers, he'll be there to back you up, and we'll see who dares to bully you like this.”
Mingzhao was unable to get a word in edgewise as they kept talking.
However, having someone back you up is actually a good experience.
It wasn't that she didn't want to argue with Gou Yurong; the most important reason was that she didn't have time. Besides, this was Huo Hua's business; Huo Hua had asked her to bring him food. Now that the food had been delivered, whether he ate it or not was his own business.
As for how much money Howard gave him, and whether he had any specific requirements, those are not things Mingzhao should proactively handle.
However, she couldn't accept Gongzhu's money.
“I have money.” Mingzhao stuffed the money back into his pocket.
Why are you being so polite with me?
"It's not just being polite, I have money."
Meeting Mingzhao's resolute gaze, Gongzhu suddenly realized that he wasn't joking.
The joy that followed was: "You speak so fluently now?"
This is simply a medical miracle!
Mingzhao pursed her lips shyly, met Gongzhu's genuinely happy eyes, and nodded.
“I practiced speaking with Howard and with the radio.”
"It seems Howard taught very well."
Mingzhao didn't say anything more.
He told others that he relied on Howard and the radio. Later, when Howard asked, he said that during the time he was away, he communicated with Li Xiaocao and listened to the radio.
Anyway, it's not that I'm acting strangely.
After delivering the items, Gongzhu planned to go back.
Mingzhao planned to just eat the leftover porridge, but Gongzhu wouldn't allow it and dragged Mingzhao to the cafeteria.
"Come to the cafeteria to eat whenever you're hungry from now on."
Mingzhao nodded. It was all warm and comforting, with meat buns, soy milk, fried dough sticks, and corn porridge. It was delicious.
This is a luxury that no one in the league would even dare to dream of.
The League's food selection isn't that varied either.
While they were eating, a figure stood in front of Mingzhao.
When Mingzhao looked up, a face full of wrinkles appeared before her eyes.
"Oh, this must be Zhao Zhao. You look exactly the same as when you were little." The man's calloused hand tried to touch Zhao Zhao's face, but Zhao Zhao turned her head away.
"I'm your grandma. My poor little darling, how pitiful you are~ Grandma has been thinking of you for so many years, and I haven't been able to sleep every night."
Zhao Xiaoxiao, who was not far away, looked at the old lady's behavior and revealed a cold smile.
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