"No more treatment, no more treatment! Now our whole family is on the same page! I can finally feel at ease!"
Finally, the family reached an agreement on this most important matter.
Regardless of who Zhouzhou was in the past, from now on, she will only have one identity: Shen Duzhou, the granddaughter of the Shen family.
Perhaps, sometimes forgetting is the best form of protection.
As for their real granddaughter, the little Chen Duzhou, she now rests peacefully in peace.
After learning about the child's true parentage, the elderly couple of the Shen family endured immense grief and properly buried her, along with several other martyrs who had sacrificed their lives, in the Martyrs' Cemetery in Y Province, using the highest honors.
Every year when they visit Shen Huaiyue and Lin Wei in the hospital, they always take the time to go to the cemetery, place a bouquet of flowers in front of the small tombstone, and stand quietly for a while.
As a descendant of the Shen family, with the blood of heroes flowing through my veins, I believe that the little ferry that passed away so young still has a spirit in heaven.
They would also be happy to see her "little comrade-in-arms" take her place in this world, living carefree and full of hope.
After deciding to discontinue treatment, the Shen family informed Dr. Wu and Dr. Chen of their decision early the next morning.
Just two days ago, they were full of confidence and hope to continue treatment and strive for a complete recovery for their child. Now, things have suddenly taken a 180-degree turn.
The two doctors were stunned for a long time after hearing this, somewhat taken aback.
However, despite their surprise, they were all reasonable people.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to treat a child rests with the parents.
As doctors, they can only provide professional advice and solutions; the final choices and consequences must be borne by the family members themselves.
They all understand this principle.
Fortunately, Zhouzhou's recovery is progressing very well, and he is able to speak on his own, which is the biggest breakthrough.
The subsequent recovery of language function is like teaching a toddler to speak; as long as family members patiently guide her and create more opportunities for her to practice, it will be a gradual process.
Before long, he will be no different from a normal seven-year-old.
Thinking of this, the two doctors felt somewhat comforted.
Now that the treatment was no longer being conducted, the two doctors' mission at the Shen family's residence was essentially complete.
They were already key personnel in their respective hospitals, with a lot of work and patients waiting for them, and they had been here for almost half a month.
So they offered to buy train tickets that afternoon to return to their respective jobs.
Qin Peilan felt a little guilty upon hearing this and quickly tried to persuade her to stay:
"Oh dear, why are you leaving so soon? Stay a couple more days! Dr. Chen, didn't you say before that you wanted to take this opportunity to find a suitable partner in our military compound? It's not even happening yet, how can you just leave like this?"
Zhou Qiqi quickly chimed in:
"Yes, Dr. Wu, Dr. Chen, you've worked so hard these past few days! You've been working day and night. We finally had a break these past few days, and my parents and I were even discussing showing you around S City! We feel really bad that you're leaving so soon."
Dr. Chen smiled and waved his hand:
"Thank you, Auntie! Thank you, Qiqi! I appreciate your kindness! To be honest, I did manage to take a stroll around the military region these past couple of days. The soldiers here are indeed all very spirited and upright; they look much more reliable than those greenhorns outside! But..."
She paused, then smiled a little shyly.
"I don't know why, but I just feel... something's missing, it doesn't click with me."
Her tone carried a hint of relief, and she wasn't particularly regretful.
Zhou Qiqi smiled upon hearing this:
"Dr. Chen is right. When looking for a partner, you can't just look at their professional aura. It's true that soldiers have a strong sense of responsibility, which is admirable, but whether they are suitable to be a partner and live together is another matter. We really can't put a filter on a person just because of their profession. That's too hasty."
"Yes, yes, yes,"
Dr. Chen nodded repeatedly.
"I feel more comfortable going back to my research and treating my patients! My hands haven't touched a stethoscope for days, and I feel a bit empty inside."
Dr. Wu, standing to the side, also laughed and said:
"That's right. They always complain about being tired, but after resting for so many days, they've started to miss things at the hospital."
Seeing that the two doctors were determined to leave, the Shen family could not force them to stay any longer, so they asked Qin Lei to help them buy train tickets for the afternoon.
Although we cannot stay long, we must not neglect the proper etiquette.
At noon, the Shen family hosted a farewell dinner at a well-known state-run restaurant in S City, booking a table for the two doctors.
They even invited Grandpa Zhai, who had been helping out a lot, to come over as well.
During the meal, Shen Zhenbang and Old Master Zhai, these two old buddies, got together again, toasting and drinking to their hearts' content, as if they were old friends who had met too late.
Qin Peilan initially tried to stop her husband from drinking too much.
But Shen Zhenbang said with emotion that he estimated that in a few days, the old couple would have to go back to the sanatorium, and he didn't know when he would be able to drink with Brother Zhai again.
Seeing that he was unusually happy, Qin Peilan softened and didn't insist anymore, letting him be.
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