Zhou Qiqi had a vague feeling that something was wrong and was thinking of calling Shen Huaichuan when she ran into Zhao Dameng and Zhao Ermeng, who had just come out of the phone booth.
Seeing Zhou Qiqi's anxious expression, the two guessed she was looking for Zhouzhou and quickly said to her:
"Aunt Zhou, we just saw Aunt Zhu taking Zhouzhou to the clinic!"
Zhou Qiqi immediately became anxious:
"The clinic? Zhouzhou is injured?"
Xiao Ermeng shook her head and answered quickly:
"It wasn't Zhouzhou, it was Aunt Hongjuan. She had a stomachache, so we went to the clinic together..."
Zhou Qiqi was even more confused:
"Li Hongjuan? What does her stomachache have to do with Zhouzhou?"
Er Meng, being straightforward, said directly, "It was Zhouzhou who pushed Aunt Hongjuan, so of course it has nothing to do with her."
"Zhouzhou pushed Li Hongjuan?"
Zhou Qiqi's heart sank.
Her voice was a little strained, and her gaze was fixed on Zhao Ermeng, "Ermeng, did you see clearly? Why did Zhouzhou push her?"
Zhao Dameng, being older, noticed Zhou Qiqi's sudden change in expression and quickly pulled her younger sister aside, whispering:
“Aunt Zhou, we...we just saw Aunt Hongjuan suddenly clutch her stomach and squat down from a distance. Aunt Zhu was with Zhouzhou beside her, looking very anxious. Then Aunt Hongjuan pointed at Zhouzhou and said something...After that, Aunt Zhu took Zhouzhou and helped Aunt Hongjuan to the clinic. We didn't hear the details clearly.”
"Yeah yeah,"
Zhao Ermeng realized she might have said something wrong, and shrank back.
"I saw Aunt Hongjuan pointing at Zhouzhou, her face turned pale, and she cursed at him a lot, saying really nasty things. Aunt Zhu couldn't argue with her..."
Zhou Qiqi frowned.
Zhouzhou is only seven years old and is usually very well-behaved. She never bothers anyone. Why would she push Li Hongjuan? Or even push her stomach?
Li Hongjuan's belly... Zhou Qiqi's heart skipped a beat, and her bad premonition grew stronger.
Since the flower-selling incident, Qiu Chunfang was sent back to the village. The military wives who were close to her remained quiet in the military dependents' area for a long time, and they didn't dare to speak loudly.
Only Li Hongjuan, relying on her "precious" belly that she had only recently become pregnant, showed off and walked with an air of superiority.
Is this someone taking advantage of her absence to cause trouble?
Thank you!
Without thinking twice, Zhou Qiqi turned and ran towards the clinic.
The clinic was not far from the residential area; it consisted of a row of single-story houses.
Zhou Qiqi had just run to the door when she heard Li Hongjuan's voice, trembling with sobs, coming from inside:
"...Ouch! My stomach! It hurts so much! Zhu Yingying, you have to give me an explanation today! How can Shen Duzhou be so heartless at such a young age! How dare you push my stomach! Did you learn it from her or Zhou Qiqi? I finally got pregnant, if anything happens to me... Waaah... I'll fight you all!"
The other voice was Zhu Yingying's, filled with suppressed anger, but she was trying hard to remain calm:
"Comrade Li Hongjuan! The matter hasn't been clarified yet, please don't speak recklessly! Zhouzhou is only five years old, how could she intentionally push you? Besides, you were the one who started the cursing..."
"Am I talking nonsense?"
Li Hongjuan's voice became even shriller.
"So many people saw it! She's the one who pushed me! Ouch... Nurse! Nurse, please take a look, my stomach feels so heavy..."
Zhou Qiqi flung open the door, which was covered by a white curtain, and rushed inside.
In the small examination room, Li Hongjuan lay half-reclined on the examination bed against the wall, clutching her stomach and groaning. Her face was indeed a little pale, but her eyes darted around, and she didn't seem to have any good intentions.
She was startled when she saw Zhou Qiqi come in, but quickly composed herself, clutching her stomach and squeezing her eyes as she began to wail.
Standing beside her were her two children, Xiao Lei and Xiao Feng, who were also crying incessantly.
Across from them stood Zhouzhou. She was the one who had been wronged and scolded, but she simply lowered her head, obedient, quiet, and calm, not at all like a seven-year-old child.
"Qiqi!"
When Zhu Yingying saw Zhou Qiqi, it was as if she had seen her pillar of support; her eyes welled up with tears. "You're finally back!"
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Zhouzhou suddenly raised her head and ran over.
Zhou Qiqi stepped forward and hugged Zhouzhou tightly. Only then did she realize that although the little girl looked calm on the surface, her body was actually trembling slightly.
She gently patted Zhouzhou's back and whispered comfortingly, "Zhouzhou, don't be afraid, Auntie is here."
At the same time, his sharp gaze swept over Li Hongjuan, who was still moaning on the bed.
"Zhou Qiqi! You've come at the perfect time!"
Li Hongjuan seemed to have found the real culprit, her finger almost poking Zhouzhou.
"Ask your precious niece! Look what she's done! The nurse just said I'm badly injured! You all have to take full responsibility!"
As she spoke, she winked at the nurse inside.
"Sister Hongjuan, she's coming right away! Please wait a moment."
The nurse's voice could be faintly heard from inside; she seemed to have a good relationship with Li Hongjuan.
Zhou Qiqi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this little clinic just got rid of Lin Yao, and now another problem is brewing?
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