Chapter 57 shows that the family that heartlessly abandoned their child is truly selfish and despicable...
At the same time, Han Qiqi had already rushed to the outside of the Ye family's courtyard. She was so angry that she was banging on the door.
The commotion was so loud that it attracted a lot of onlookers.
Seeing everyone's gaze, Han Qiqi regained some of her composure.
But she was still unwilling to leave like this.
Just as she was hesitating, the courtyard gate was opened.
Ye Xuedong, dressed in military uniform, looked at her with a slight frown.
Han Qiqi's heart skipped a beat.
"Commander Ye... Commander Ye." She stammered.
Ye Xuedong, however, didn't care at all and asked somewhat coldly, "Did Comrade Han need something from me?"
One sentence choked Han Qiqi up, preventing her from saying what she wanted to say.
What could she say?
Should I force him to marry me?
Neither of them made any explicit statements; she always believed that as long as she got rid of Qian Zhaodi, she would have a chance.
Who knew that Company Commander Ye would be that kind of person!
Ye Xuedong was clearly getting impatient.
"Comrade Han, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now. I have some things to take care of at home."
"Wait, stop right there!"
Ye Xuedong frowned as he looked at her, his eyes filled with an unreadable emotion.
Although Han Qiqi sensed that the other person's mood was a bit off, she didn't think much of it.
Seeing many people pointing and whispering about them, she didn't care anymore. She gritted her teeth and accused, "Comrade Qian just left, how can you bring another woman back so soon? How can you do this to her?"
Ye Xuedong narrowed his eyes but didn't say anything.
Although Han Qiqi was a little flustered, she absolutely couldn't lose face with so many people watching.
Not only that, she also wanted Ye Xuedong to give her an explanation.
"And what about Daya? Where do you put Daya? You just found her a stepmother so easily. Have you thought about her future?"
Seeing that Ye Xuedong still didn't speak, Han Qiqi assumed that he was feeling guilty and became even more confident.
Regardless, let's get rid of that woman first.
“Comrade Qian has done her part for this family, even if she hasn’t made any great contributions. You shouldn’t treat her like this. Before she left, she asked me to help her take care of Daya. I can’t let you treat the child like this.”
Hearing her words, her sisters-in-law, who initially found her strange, now began to understand her better.
Han Qiqi and Qian Zhaodi were getting close a while ago, which was obvious to everyone.
And what Han Qiqi said is also true.
Who would believe there's nothing fishy about a wedding where the bride is brought home the day after the wedding?
Besides, stepmothers have never been good to their children, so how could Company Commander Ye just bring back any woman?
If he had already had a relationship with that woman beforehand, it would be even worse. How could such a woman be good to the child?
Hearing the comments from the crowd, Han Qiqi felt even more smug.
So her expression toward Ye Xuedong was also somewhat arrogant.
In her view, Ye Xuedong was a divorced man with a child, and it was his good fortune to marry him. How could he marry someone else?
Surprisingly, even when he heard the crowd's comments, Ye Xuedong didn't react much.
He simply said, "The marriage application has already been approved. My wife and I have a marriage approved by the organization. We don't need to explain anything to Comrade Han, do we?"
The onlookers were persuaded once again.
That's true. Even the organization acknowledges it, so what do they have to doubt?
Han Qiqi gritted her teeth in anger.
"How can you be so heartless, showing no respect for Comrade Qian and not thinking about your two children at all?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuedong suddenly chuckled.
His smile was strange and eerie, and everyone stared at him in surprise. Han Qiqi also felt something was off, but she still stared at him intently.
"What does this have to do with you, Comrade Han?"
Han Qiqi choked, but she said stubbornly, "I already said that Comrade Qian asked me to help her take care of her child. I will never allow you to treat the child badly."
"If I remarry, it means I'll be bad for the kids. Do you even know my wife? What gives you the right to talk about her like that? Who gave you the audacity?"
Ye Xuedong gradually lost his smile, and his tone became increasingly stern, silencing the onlookers.
Han Qiqi panicked even more. Before she could find a rebuttal, Ye Xuedong said coldly, "You keep saying my wife can't take care of the child, then who can? You? Sorry, even if I'm divorced, I'm not indiscriminate in my choice."
Upon hearing this, the onlookers exchanged glances, all with expressions that suggested they were about to witness a good show.
Han Qiqi's face immediately turned a deep liver color.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Be careful, or I'll report you for indecent assault. Who wants to take care of your child? Are you crazy?"
Faced with her hysteria, Ye Xuedong became even more calm and collected.
"Oh?" he sneered. "So you don't want to be my child's stepmother."
"I thought you had been badmouthing me to Comrade Qian Zhaodi and trying to persuade her to divorce me so you could take my place. It seems I misunderstood."
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped.
So that's what Han Qiqi was planning.
Qian Zhaodi was not popular and rarely had anyone walk with her.
Everyone thought she and Han Qiqi were birds of a feather flock together, but little did they know that Han Qiqi was waiting for them here.
Although the things she did in the past seemed to be done quietly, they were not unheard of.
So everyone believed Ye Xuedong's words almost instantly.
However, Han Qiqi was greatly shocked and could barely stand.
Although it's all true, she would never admit it.
"You...you're talking nonsense. When did I ever advise Qian Zhaodi to divorce you?"
Ye Xuedong looked at her coldly.
“You not only advised her to divorce me, but you also advised her to write a letter of complaint against the comrades in the family compound and to cause trouble for Commander Tao.”
"Comrade Han, do my family have a grudge against you, or do I, Ye Xuedong, have a grudge against you? Why are you trying to harm me like this?"
Han Qiqi was so frightened by his gaze that she couldn't open her mouth.
His lips trembled, and it took him a long time to finally utter a sentence.
"No, I didn't! Don't talk nonsense! I was just helping out. You don't appreciate my kindness!"
After saying that, she practically fled.
As soon as she left, Ye Xuedong didn't even say goodbye to the onlookers, and closed the courtyard gate with a cold expression.
This gave everyone in the family compound quite a spectacle.
Zhang Yue was among them.
After watching the excitement, she turned around and told Zhao Shuyi and Xia Mulan what she had seen and heard that day, so much so that she forgot about the important matter of going to ask the section chief.
Zhao Shuyi had guessed from the beginning that this gossip might be very interesting, especially when Han Qiqi got involved.
She never expected things to get even more exciting.
When she and Gu Yan were lying in bed that night talking about this, she was quite animated.
Gu Yan chuckled. Normally, she would be asleep by now, but she seemed quite concerned about other people's affairs.
"Are people like this nowadays, getting married without any consideration, or did he really know the wife he brought home all along?"
Thinking that this was Ye Xuedong's private matter, Gu Yan didn't say too much to Zhao Shuyi. He suddenly put his arm around Zhao Shuyi's waist.
Zhao Shuyi immediately fell silent.
Get some rest.
When he was affectionate, Zhao Shuyi's thoughts would drift off to who-knows-where.
Male beauty can be a trap!
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Since Qian Zhaodi and Ye Xuedong's swift divorce, it has become the most talked-about topic in the family compound.
Besides Zhang Yue, many other people saw Han Qiqi go to see Company Commander Ye, bringing him food and drinks, behaving in a very ambiguous manner.
Many people speculate that the two of them had been having an affair for a long time.
That's why Ye Xuedong couldn't wait to divorce Qian Zhaodi.
Unexpectedly, Ye Xuedong turned around and brought another woman home to his family compound.
This is truly astonishing.
"Sister Huang, what's the situation with that woman? Is it really true, as everyone says, that the two of them have been having an affair for a long time?"
Zhao Shuyi had just finished her training at the clinic when she saw several women surrounding Huang Ying gossiping. Their eyes lit up when they talked about gossip.
But these days there's not much entertainment, and it's not just women who gossip; men can gossip just as much.
Sure enough, the next moment another sister-in-law said, "I asked my husband, and he said he didn't know either. It was so sudden. What happened? My husband wants to know too."
Huang Ying shook her head.
"I'm the women's director, not someone who investigates household registrations. How would I know what's going on? But there is one thing I do know."
Everyone turned to look at her.
Huang Ying clearly enjoyed the attention she received.
She smiled and said, "Their political background check report was approved, and their marriage certificate is also legal and compliant, so you can't gossip about them outside. Besides, you know about Company Commander Ye's past situation, so let's not mention it."
Although everyone was gossipy, they weren't all unreasonable, and they all naturally agreed.
"Shuyi has returned."
Zhao Shuyi nodded.
"Sisters, you should go back now. It's time to make lunch."
Everyone crowded around Zhao Shuyi to check the time; watches were a rarity these days.
Although there were quite a few well-off people in the family compound, most of them still didn't own valuables like watches.
I checked the time.
"Oh dear, it's true. I need to go back and cook."
The crowd scattered like birds and beasts in an instant.
Zhao Shuyi smiled as she walked back. Gu Yan had bought fish again today, and she really wanted to eat it.
Their tastes are quite similar, so living together isn't difficult at all.
Zhao Shuyi had been thinking about what to do since morning, and after some deliberation, she decided to make sauerkraut fish.
Zhao Shuyi kept thinking about it all morning, she couldn't stop thinking about it.
Thinking of that sour and refreshing taste, Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but quicken her pace.
Back home, she acted swiftly, first feeding the fish some spring water to help them become healthier.
Then prepare the seasonings, kill the fish, fillet it, and put it in the pot—all in one go.
This flavor is absolutely overpowering.
Zhao Shuyi was worried about one thing: that Qian Zhaodi's previous words would still make everyone think too much.
But she really can't stop eating meat.
Qian Zhaodi is the type who doesn't want others to have a good life either, even if she herself is unhappy. I really don't know what she's after.
Now that the person is gone, Zhao Shuyi has even less chance of getting an answer.
In Yunnan province, the food is naturally quite flavorful.
Even if she doesn't eat meat, she can still create a variety of flavors.
It's just that the aroma is a bit stronger when meat is cooked.
No, living in constant fear isn't right.
She needs to think of a way.
For a moment, Zhao Shuyi was at a loss for what to do.
Making use of the space is of course the best option; that way, even if someone comes to search the place, she won't be afraid.
But how do I get past Gu Yan?
Zhao Shuyi looked at the layout of the kitchen and decided to dig a cellar.
Even Gu Yan was unaware of the cellar.
If any special circumstances arise, she will lie to Gu Yan and hide the things in the cellar.
"That's a great idea." She was truly grateful to Qian Zhaodi.
Just as I was pondering whether this method was feasible, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Zhao Shuyi glanced at the time and realized it was still early.
Gu Yan shouldn't be back at this time. Then who would come to the door at this hour?
Surely I can't be that unlucky, having my every wish come true?
Lost in thought, Zhao Shuyi walked out of the kitchen and saw several people outside the door, which made her heart skip a beat.
"Comrade Zhao."
Zhao Shuyi steeled herself and went to open the door, wondering if there was anything in the house that shouldn't be there.
After thinking about it, I think it's probably something rich in grains or something like brown sugar and malted milk powder.
Other items, such as more sensitive books and clothes, were stored in Zhao Shuyi's space, so there shouldn't be any major issues.
She heard that if those people really wanted to frame someone, they wouldn't care whether you were innocent or not; they would find a way to frame you.
Zhao Shuyi's expression was solemn.
Open the courtyard gate.
When she saw Tao Yuan, Huang Ying, and Dr. Wang outside the hospital gate, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
However, there was a leader and two unfamiliar faces with them.
She looked at Tao Yuan and the others with her eyes, asking what was going on, but saw that they did not show any signs of worry or tension.
Zhao Shuyi was no longer worried.
Tao Yuan said, "Comrade Zhao, this is Political Commissar Qin, and these two are Dr. Meng and Director Kong from Chuncheng Military Region Hospital. They heard that you helped Xiaxia recover, so they came to see you."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuyi was completely relieved.
Zhao Shuyi had already foreseen this day the day Xia Mulan was able to stand up again.
She knew they were also worried that Qian Zhaodi's situation would affect her.
Zhao Shuyi was just thinking that if her abilities were so great that everyone needed someone like her, then she might not need to have too many scruples when doing many things.
It's not that those big shots who were put in cowsheds didn't have real skills, but rather that most of their skills didn't involve the interests of certain people, or that their skills required accumulation over time.
Another situation is that most of them are too rigid and have an unyielding spirit, which usually makes them disliked by petty people.
However, Zhao Shuyi cannot do this in order to protect herself and her family.
In that instant, Zhao Shuyi thought of many things.
She needs to demonstrate her abilities, work for the organization, make the organization indispensable to her, and ensure the organization protects her.
"Oh, I see. Wait a moment, I still have rice cooking in the pot, let it cool down a bit."
She said she rushed into the kitchen.
Director Kong: "Comrade Zhao's cooking skills are quite good. The aroma is really irresistible."
Tao Yuan glanced at the military dependents who had followed him to watch the commotion.
He frowned slightly and said, "Comrade Zhao is a very good cook. She usually cooks for both of our families. It is because her meals are balanced and nutritious that Xiaxia has recovered so well."
"I wonder if I can apply for more meat and nutrition coupons. Comrade Zhao said that Xiaxia suffered a lot of losses recently and needs to be properly replenished."
This also explains why their two houses always smell so good with meat.
Political Commissar Qin readily agreed.
"These are minor matters; we'll submit an application later."
Tao Yuan thanked him, his expression softening somewhat.
Zhao Shuyi returned the firewood, calmed herself down in the kitchen, and then hurriedly came out.
She also saw the people gathered outside the courtyard.
He only glanced at her before following the group to the next room.
Xia Mulan seemed to have been prepared for this.
When they arrived, she was practicing walking with crutches.
Everyone was very excited upon seeing this.
Standing in the courtyard were either those who had treated Xia Mulan or those who had visited her in the past; everyone had seen Xia Mulan at her most disheveled and broken.
Although she is thin now, she is full of energy.
It's clear that the restoration was quite successful.
More importantly, her leg, which they had given up on, has actually recovered.
I don't know how well she's recovered, but she has definitely stood up again.
"Comrade Xia Mulan, how are you feeling now?"
Dr. Meng was Xia Mulan's attending physician at the time. Seeing Xia Mulan's condition, he was extremely excited and immediately went to greet her.
Dr. Meng could tell whether the other person was walking on one leg or trying to walk on both legs.
"Thank you for your concern, Dr. Meng. I am working hard to recover." Xia Mulan smiled, but didn't say much, her expression carrying a hint of aloofness.
However, Doctor Meng completely ignored her aloofness; her attitude had been much worse before.
He excitedly asked Xia Mulan to walk again so they could see.
Xia Mulan glanced at Tao Yuan, who quickly went up to her, took her cane, and stood beside her.
Then everyone saw Xia Mulan supporting Tao Yuan as he struggled forward step by step.
Not to mention Doctor Meng and his group, even Zhao Shuyi was thrilled to see this.
Mulan is really getting better!
"Alright, alright, Company Commander Xia, you should sit down and rest first. Don't overuse your legs. Can I examine you in a bit?" Doctor Meng's voice was filled with excitement.
Xia Mulan smiled gently, "Then thank you very much, Doctor Meng."
Doctor Meng was itching to get started, and he was almost bursting with greed as he looked at Zhao Shuyi.
"Comrade Zhao, could you share your treatment approach with us? We heard that you use acupuncture and massage. How exactly do you do it, and which famous doctor did you learn it from?"
He asked a lot of questions at once, and then he felt embarrassed.
"Sorry, I got a little too excited. I'm really curious and eager to learn. How about I become Comrade Zhao's apprentice?" Doctor Meng knew he couldn't do that.
His tone was respectful, and he didn't sound like he was joking at all.
But judging by his age, he must have been studying medicine for at least ten or twenty years.
To ask her to be one's apprentice? That's a joke!
The other party's reaction, as if she had created a medical miracle, made Zhao Shuyi feel somewhat ashamed.
Seeing the shocked reaction of the onlookers, Zhao Shuyi explained.
"Senior, you're joking. My acupuncture skills were taught to me by Dr. Wang. I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me..." Zhao Shuyi said with a slightly embarrassed expression, "I just wanted to try my hand at Mulan because I'm close to her."
"I didn't expect it to actually work. It's also because Sister Mulan trusted me. I don't actually have any particularly rigorous treatment plan."
She said this with a look of disbelief on her face.
"Perhaps... it's because Sister Mulan has a stronger self-healing ability. Actually, I didn't do anything special; I just followed the methods in the book to activate the meridians and relax the muscles."
Upon hearing this, everyone finally showed expressions of understanding.
That's normal.
Zhao Shuyi is so young, it must have been pure luck.
Doctor Meng and Director Kong also had some doubts, after all, this matter was indeed surprising, but then they thought, how easy is it to run into a dead rat?
They instantly understood the meaning in each other's eyes.
I don't believe it.
It can't possibly be that simple.
They've treated Xia Mulan before, don't they know that already?
But Zhao Shuyi made it clear that she didn't want to talk about it, so the two of them had no choice but to give up.
Some talented people are like that; they are unwilling to reveal their abilities.
Moreover, they had already learned about Zhao Shuyi before they came, and knew about her family situation, perhaps there were reasons they didn't know.
The current situation outside...
Why.
Some things are best left unsaid; there's no need to spell them out.
Dr. Meng quickly realized what was happening.
"How long has Comrade Zhao been studying acupuncture?"
He looked at Zhao Shuyi and then at Doctor Wang.
Doctor Wang spoke up for Zhao Shuyi, saying, "This girl hasn't studied for very long, but her talent is truly exceptional. I've never seen anyone with such talent."
Never.
This is a very high evaluation.
Both Dr. Meng and Director Kong were very surprised.
If Zhao Shuyi herself had said these words, they wouldn't have believed it.
But who is Dr. Wang? He certainly wouldn't make empty promises about something like this.
Otherwise, if anything happens after they recruit Zhao Shuyi into the military hospital, no one can afford to take responsibility.
Zhao Shuyi smiled sheepishly and didn't say anything.
The two military doctors found the story more credible.
Because the skilled doctors in military hospitals usually don't seem very bright or good at socializing, they put most of their energy into researching medical techniques.
Isn't she just like Zhao Shuyi?
"Comrade Zhao, since you have such talent, you should not waste it. Why don't you come and work at our military hospital? As long as you have real skills, our hospital never buries talent."
They all felt that Zhao Shuyi probably didn't want to work in a military hospital.
Because if someone truly had the skills and wanted to work, they would have already found a way to do so.
Doctor Meng also joined in the persuasion.
"Yes, Comrade Zhao, you see, your husband is also a soldier. You should know how important their lives, health and safety are to our entire army and organization. Our military hospital needs someone like you. I hope you can consider it carefully."
Zhao Shuyi had certainly considered it, but she couldn't agree to it directly.
She made a somewhat embarrassed expression, which was immediately noticed by the two of them.
Political Commissar Qin, who was standing nearby, was clearly also paying attention to the matter.
"Comrade Zhao Shuyi, do you have any concerns? You can bring them up and we can work together to resolve them."
Although Political Commissar Qin did not understand medicine, he knew the importance of a good doctor to their troops. Talented people should be retained and put to good use.
Zhao Shuyi said, "I've heard that military hospitals are full of talented people, and everyone has worked hard for many years to get to where they are now. If I join them rashly without experience, I'm afraid I won't be able to convince the staff. I don't want to waste my time on troublesome things."
They seem to value themselves a lot now, but who knows if they're truly in charge?
Zhao Shuyi should try her best to secure better conditions for herself.
“I think the family compound is pretty good. I’m willing to work at the family compound clinic. The women there also need to be cared for.”
Her words left everyone speechless.
Can they say that the women in the family compound don't need to be protected?
“Comrade Zhao Shuyi, what you said makes a lot of sense, but the women in the family compound don’t often face threats to their lives.”
"Let us put it more clearly: with Dr. Wang here in this family compound, that's more than enough. If it's an illness he can't cure, Comrade Zhao, you might not be able to cure it either. And if you can cure it, they can send it to the military hospital."
"But those soldiers who are seriously injured and living in the military hospital need you."
Director Kong just couldn't understand what was so good about this family compound, and why everyone wanted to stay here.
Dr. Wang was too lazy to persuade them anymore; he figured the young doctors could stay with them.
Zhao Shuyi was still somewhat hesitant, but she expressed that she didn't want to get involved in any messy things.
In fact, Zhao Shuyi didn't know what the atmosphere was like in the military hospital, or whether the situation she was worried about would happen.
However, feelings of jealousy and envy will always exist in any era.
There will always be those who resent privilege.
Given her current situation, if she were to go directly to a military hospital, many people would definitely object.
Moreover, most people would definitely think that saying he has extraordinary talent is just a deliberate hype.
The best approach is to give her a platform or opportunity so that she can gradually reach those people, perhaps even at a faster pace.
Director Kong is in charge of these kinds of work, so he immediately thought of it.
"Comrade Zhao Shuyi's words make a lot of sense and are very thoughtful. It just so happens that our hospital will be holding a barefoot doctor training program next month. Those who perform well will have the opportunity to directly enter major hospitals. Comrade Zhao Shuyi can take my letter of introduction and go directly to participate."
"Shouldn't this be alright?"
Doctor Meng agreed with him, saying it was indeed a very good suggestion.
Although they have seen Zhao Shuyi's achievements, they cannot fully guarantee her medical skills. What if there is something fishy going on?
It would be even better to test Zhao Shuyi, and it seems that Zhao Shuyi feels the same way.
If things don't work out, we can just pretend today's events never happened, and there won't be any awkwardness between us.
"Comrade Zhao Shuyi, this is a good idea. It's a good opportunity for you to get used to the environment of our military hospital beforehand. If you're willing, you can stay. If you're still unwilling, consider it a learning experience."
"Learning is endless, and it's always good to learn more."
Zhao Shuyi didn't know that the other person was thinking the same thing as her, but she could guess some of their thoughts.
Now that the other party has provided a solution, if Zhao Shuyi refuses again, it would mean she wasn't sincere in discussing the matter, since she was originally going to agree anyway.
"Then I'll listen to the leaders and give it a try."
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, they discussed some medical topics, and Zhao Shuyi was able to say a few things about them, which made the two of them even more satisfied.
After talking for a while, Dr. Meng examined Xia Mulan and was shocked when he saw the third scar on her body.
Upon hearing that the prescription was given by Zhao Shuyi, he and Director Kong's eyes lit up again, like wolves.
Of course, Zhao Shuyi would not take out the prescription.
"I can make some and provide them to the hospital at a low price, but it's impossible to hand over the prescription directly. Please understand, leaders."
If she had given some reason, everyone could have tried to negotiate, but since she didn't say anything and only said that she couldn't hand it over, everyone was hesitant to say anything more.
It's just a scar removal formula, not something that cures diseases or saves lives.
The two exchanged a glance and did not push their luck any further.
It would be a real loss if we lost a medical genius because of a scar removal formula.
Director Kong made the decision.
"Okay, we'll contact you if needed. I'll write you a letter of introduction later, and remember to report to the hospital on time."
This time, Zhao Shuyi agreed exceptionally readily.
After receiving the letter of introduction, the group chatted for a few more minutes.
Zhao Shuyi invited them to dinner at her home, and they all accepted. The food smelled so good that they all wanted to try it.
Doctor Meng was the first to take out his money from his pocket.
"We're tired too, and we'd like to rest. We'll take this as a loan from you, Comrade Zhao. We apologize for bothering you."
Zhao Shuyi originally wanted to refuse, but they insisted that they would not take a single needle or thread from the masses.
There was nothing Zhao Shuyi could do but charge them the normal price.
Her honesty made the others feel a little embarrassed, but in the end they went along with Zhao Shuyi's wishes.
Such an honest and kind comrade is a promising candidate for medical school!
With so many more people, the amount of food Zhao Shuyi prepared was far from enough.
She borrowed some more from Zhou Li's house and invited her to come over and eat with them, but Zhou Li refused.
Thinking that there were outsiders present, Zhao Shuyi did not insist and hurriedly went home to cook dinner.
At times like this, she stopped taking food out of her spatial storage; caution was advised.
With her culinary skills, the meal was a delight for both host and guests.
Before leaving, the two doctors from the military hospital repeatedly reminded Zhao Shuyi not to forget to report for duty.
Zhao Shuyi assured them several times before they finally left with peace of mind.
After everyone left, Dr. Wang stayed behind and said a few words to Zhao Shuyi.
"Since you've decided to go, don't be timid. Do your job well, show your true abilities, and the organization will back you up."
His tone was unusually serious.
Zhao Shuyi nodded and agreed earnestly.
"Don't worry, I will try my best."
The news that Zhao Shuyi was going to work at the military hospital quickly spread throughout the entire family compound, along with the news that she had cured Xia Mulan's leg.
Zhao Shuyi quickly became the most sought-after person in the family compound.
Every day when she goes to work at the clinic, the number of people coming to see her increases several times over.
When she wasn't around, people who weren't seriously ill didn't want Dr. Wang to help them.
Dr. Wang was happy to have some free time. He felt that these people were just looking for trouble when they weren't sick, insisting on coming to see him for some kind of illness, and treating Zhao Shuyi like a monkey.
Considering that everyone previously only recognized him and not Zhao Shuyi, it seems that fortunes have turned around.
Zhao Shuyi was both amused and exasperated by this.
"You should rest for a while. If I really go to the military hospital, you probably won't be able to find anyone to help you."
Doctor Wang chuckled.
"That's true, then I'll take a break."
He then felt perfectly justified in taking a break.
Since Zhao Shuyi was going to work here, she naturally wanted to do her job well, so she always worked very hard.
She also tries to take the pulse of patients as much as possible to improve her practical skills.
Putting everything else aside, Dr. Wang's basic medical skills are extremely solid. With his guidance, Zhao Shuyi's performance has improved significantly compared to before.
That day, Zhao Shuyi was organizing medicines.
A man carrying a woman on his back rushed in through the door.
"Doctor, please take a look. My wife is feeling very unwell."
"Quickly put the person over here." Zhao Shuyi didn't even have time to see who the person was before leading them into a small clinic next door.
After the others were placed on the bed, Zhao Shuyi finally saw the two of them clearly.
She was completely stunned.
"Comrade Zhao, my wife is on her period and just fainted from the pain. Could you please take a look at her?"
Upon hearing his words, Zhao Shuyi snapped out of her daze and quickly stepped forward to take the woman's pulse.
Then she frowned.
"She ate something cold, so she needs to be careful next time. I'll prescribe her two painkillers first; her problem needs to be treated gradually."
"Is her condition serious? How should it be treated?"
The speaker was Ye Xuedong, and he sounded anxious, as if he cared a lot about his newlywed wife.
Zhao Shuyi's feelings were complicated.
It wasn't because of Ye Xuedong or his wife's anxiety, but because, coincidentally, she also knew the person in bed—the slightly plump woman who had met him briefly on the train before, adorned with gold and silver.
When they met again, the woman had lost a lot of weight and looked quite haggard. If it weren't for the fact that the woman's behavior had been rather unpleasant back then, Zhao Shuyi might not have recognized her at all.
Zhao Shuyi never expected that Ye Xuedong's new wife would be her.
The other person seemed to be in real pain, lying in bed with their eyes closed the whole time, but their brows were tightly furrowed.
Although Zhao Shuyi had had some arguments with her before, she couldn't just sit idly by when it came to the patient.
"It's nothing serious right now, but apart from taking painkillers, she's unlikely to get better anytime soon. She probably ate something particularly cold before, and her body is quite damaged."
"Remember to pay close attention to your diet when you get back. Don't eat anything you shouldn't, otherwise it may affect your fertility in the future."
"After her period ends, I will prescribe some mild tonics for her. We can take it slow and adjust her condition gradually. There's no need to rush."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Ye Xuedong.
"By the way, don't try to get pregnant until her body is in good condition. Her current body isn't suitable for pregnancy, and even if she does get pregnant, childbirth will be extremely difficult. Remember that."
Judging from the looks of it, this woman's health condition hasn't been going on for just a day or two.
Since Ye Xuedong married her, he must have known about the situation beforehand.
She wasn't worried that the other party wouldn't listen to her advice. In any case, Zhao Shuyi would still remind them if necessary. If the other party really wouldn't listen, then there was nothing Zhao Shuyi could do.
Ye Xuedong readily agreed.
"Hurry up and give her her medicine." After saying that, Zhao Shuyi went about her own business.
This incident had a significant impact on her.
She didn't have any objection to the two people getting together, after all, they were completely unrelated people.
She just felt that fate was a truly wonderful thing.
When Zhao Shuyi told Gu Yan what happened, even Gu Yan was surprised.
"Since you've passed the political vetting, there shouldn't be any problems," Gu Yan said with a furrowed brow.
Zhao Shuyi found his reaction somewhat strange.
"Are you and Company Commander Ye on good terms?"
I think I heard him mention it before; the two of them seemed to have participated in a mission together, so they must have a good relationship.
Gu Yan did not deny it.
"He is indeed a good person, and he is not the kind of person who would mess around outside."
So Gu Yan meant that Ye Xuedong and that woman probably didn't have any illicit sexual relationship.
"So do you know why he suddenly got divorced and then rushed into marriage?"
Gu Yan shook his head. "I'm not quite sure. Do you want to help her with her treatment?"
He felt there might be some hidden story, but making wild guesses wouldn't be good.
Zhao Shuyi gave him a reproachful look. "Of course, this is a basic principle for a doctor."
Even if she and the other person didn't get along, she would never joke about the other person's life.
Gu Yan smiled apologetically.
"I didn't mean to doubt you, I'm just still a bit shocked by the information you gave me, I'm sorry."
It was a trivial matter, and Zhao Shuyi didn't take it to heart at all.
Not to mention Gu Yan was shocked, she was also extremely shocked, but no matter how shocked she was, she still had to do what needed to be done.
The treatment of patients should not be ambiguous.
For the next period of time, the other party frequently came to the health center to see Zhao Shuyi. Sometimes Ye Xuedong came with her, and sometimes she came alone.
Gradually, Zhao Shuyi learned that the woman's name was Li Qian, and she was from Shanghai.
But Zhao Shuyi didn't know anything else.
They didn't say much, and Zhao Shuyi wasn't one to check people's household registrations; she treated them as ordinary patients.
Li Qian addressed her as "Dr. Zhao" repeatedly, without mentioning anything about the train incident, as if the two had never met.
The more Zhao Shuyi treated the other person, the more she felt that the other person's physical condition was somewhat strange.
Before, on the train, she looked plump and healthy, with plenty of energy.
It's only been a short time, and it's already lost so much money.
"Comrade Li, could you tell me what cold or cooling foods you've eaten recently? I'd like to know so I can prescribe the right treatment."
If she had maintained her previous attitude, Zhao Shuyi definitely wouldn't have asked such detailed questions.
But this time when they met again, the other party was always very polite to her, so even if Zhao Shuyi wanted to hold a grudge, she couldn't.
Upon hearing this, Li Qian lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.
Zhao Shuyi certainly wouldn't force the patient to do anything. If the patient didn't want to talk, Zhao Shuyi waved her hand and said, "It's okay if you don't want to talk. I just want to ask in a little more detail. My diagnosis shouldn't be a problem."
"It's an abortion pill."
Li Qian choked up, her voice filled with a deathly stillness.
Zhao Shuyi was taken aback, and seemed to understand what problem she had encountered.
Judging from her pulse, there was no indication that she had ever had a miscarriage.
Giving her abortion pills under these circumstances is simply despicable.
"I see."
"Don't worry, although the losses are quite significant, it's not beyond repair."
"Don't worry too much, I will find a way to help you get better, as long as you cooperate."
Her condition is not difficult to treat; it just takes a little more time.
Li Qian bowed deeply to Zhao Shuyi with great gratitude.
"Thank you, Comrade Zhao. I apologize for my previous rudeness."
Zhao Shuyi was slightly surprised, thinking that she would never want to bring up this matter again.
Zhao Shuyi smiled and said, "Let bygones be bygones. Everything will be alright."
No one can live in suffering forever.
To be honest, there was no irreconcilable conflict between them; it was just a minor friction during their journey, nothing insurmountable.
If you keep everything to yourself, you'll only hurt yourself.
We should learn to forgive ourselves.
The two of them didn't say much.
However, the atmosphere between the two sides improved considerably after that day.
Li Qian would smile when she saw her, and occasionally bring her some food. Although it wasn't anything expensive, you could tell that she meant well.
Since the other party was willing to befriend her, Zhao Shuyi did not refuse.
Of course, another very important reason is that Gu Yan really thinks highly of Ye Xuedong. Since Ye Xuedong is a friend that Gu Yan genuinely wants to make, Zhao Shuyi is also willing to befriend him.
When Zhao Shuyi went back and told Gu Yan about the other person's situation that day, Gu Yan's expression was very strange.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
After hesitating for a long time, Gu Yan finally told Zhao Shuyi about the two people.
Zhao Shuyi was genuinely surprised to learn that Ye Xuedong had once harbored such feelings for Qian Zhaodi.
The main problem was that every time she dealt with Qian Zhaodi, the other woman always managed to provoke her resentment.
Zhao Shuyi considered herself to be quite easy to get along with, but she still couldn't stand the other person.
Hearing the rumors circulating in the family compound, she could only think that Ye Xuedong might have been forced to marry Qian Zhaodi, and that the fact that they hadn't divorced was probably because Qian Zhaodi was making trouble, or because Ye Xuedong was doing it for his own future.
But after hearing what Gu Yan said, it wasn't like that at all.
Rumors should not be believed blindly.
Since he had already spoken, Gu Yan didn't hold back and told Zhao Shuyi his guess.
“I think his divorce from Qian Zhaodi wasn’t because they had no feelings left. In addition, Qian Zhaodi really didn’t care about the children at all, which made him feel disheartened.”
Zhao Shuyi was a little confused by how things had developed to this point.
If he had feelings for Qian Zhaodi, then why did he bring Li Qian back so quickly?
It turns out that Gu Yan had already investigated the matter thoroughly.
"Something happened to the Li family."
The Li family was considered a prominent family in Shanghai.
Their family used to have some overseas business.
After this incident, the Li family had already sensed that something might happen to them, so they found a man they thought was reliable for Li Qian, the one they had met on the train last time.
Before the incident, Li's family had sent Li Qian and her husband back to Chuncheng.
Not long after they returned, it was confirmed that something bad had happened to the Li family.
That family was also selfish and cold-hearted.
Seeing that there was no profit to be made and that it might even affect his own family, he wanted to force Li Qian to divorce him.
Li Qian knew, of course, that she couldn't make a living after her divorce, so she lied and said she was pregnant.
Who knew that her husband's family was so heartless, they forced her to swallow several bowls of abortion pills.
"Ye Xuedong had received favors from the Li family in the past, and he recently received a phone call from Shanghai, so I suspect that this is the reason he married Li Qian."
Zhao Shuyi understood somewhat.
So, Li Qian's situation is similar to hers, or even more serious.
However, her parents didn't actually have any problems, while Li Qian's family members did.
No wonder the other person looked so haggard in just a few months; it was heartbreaking to see.
Zhao Shuyi was at a loss for words.
She couldn't judge whether Ye Xuedong's actions were right or wrong.
It's not her place to comment.
Gu Yan, however, sighed a couple of times.
"This may not be a bad thing for Company Commander Ye. His relationship with Qian Zhaodi has come to an end, and dragging it out will only affect his future and is not good for the child either."
Although Gu Yan did not hear Qian Zhaodi's words that day, he overheard the nurses' conversation when he left the hospital.
Qian Zhaodi was truly heartless and didn't want her child.
Moreover, she received an extra hundred yuan in return and agreed to sever ties with the child.
"Da Ya is only worth a hundred yuan?" Zhao Shuyi was so angry that she laughed.
She really doesn't understand what Qian Zhaodi is after.
She could have had a wonderful and warm family, but instead, so much trouble has happened.
Can she really live a better life than those in the family compound after taking those few hundred yuan home?
Zhao Shuyi didn't believe it.
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