Chapter 121: Business Trip Ends
"What are you thinking about?" Xu Qiaofeng turned his head and saw Ning Tang frowning, which also made him feel uneasy. "Are you still worried about Zhang Yanfei?"
Ning Tang shook her head and looked up at the man.
Xu Qiaofeng is very handsome, the kind of handsome that is beyond doubt. His profile has strong lines and his jaw is very taut, making him look a bit fierce at first glance.
He doesn't have the kind of pleasing appearance, but now, when he's facing her, his eyes are full of tenderness.
Ning Tang tiptoed and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, gently placed a kiss on Xu Qiaofeng's chin.
“I’m not worried about him, I’m just afraid he’ll do something underhanded and affect you.”
In his previous life, Zhang Yanfei used ruthless methods to advance his career. He not only used Xu Qiaofeng's body to climb the ranks, but also conspired with Ning Xin to frame Xu Qiaofeng, causing him to lose his military post and his life.
In this life, she will absolutely not let history repeat itself.
Xu Qiaofeng held her hand, his fingertips stroking her knuckles, and said with certainty, "Don't worry, he can't cause any trouble. The military region values actual results; he can't go far by just talking."
He paused, then added, "Don't take the nonsense he just said to heart. I trust you more than I trust myself."
Ning Tang felt a warmth in her heart and leaned against his chest.
Hearing his steady heartbeat, all my unease vanished.
The two slowly walked towards the inpatient department. Just as they reached the bottom of the building, they saw Wang Yingying running over with a thermos, her face full of anxiety.
"Tangtang, how are you? I just heard that your wicked foster mother came to cause you trouble. Are you alright?"
Ning Tang felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she watched Wang Yingying run over, panting.
Wang Yingying is the colleague she has known the longest at the military hospital.
He is a straightforward and warm-hearted person, and has been taking good care of her ever since he learned that she was being mistreated by her adoptive mother.
Especially since she had previously had a relationship with Xu Qiaofeng's brother, the two were practically inseparable.
During my business trip to the neighboring city, not only Dean Gou, but also the people at this hospital have been curious about me.
They suspect that Ning Tang and Wang Yingying are biological sisters, otherwise why would they be so close?
"Sister Yingying, I'm fine. Xu Qiaofeng is protecting me, and the security department has already taken care of it." Ning Tang took Wang Yingying's hand and comforted her with a smile, "Look at me, I'm perfectly fine, and I can even talk to you."
Wang Yingying looked her up and down, and seeing that her face was indeed rosy and she didn't seem to have been wronged, she breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest.
"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright! I overheard a nurse at the nurses' station saying that your adoptive mother was going to hit your stomach with a rock. I was so scared that I almost dropped the thermometer in my hand. I quickly brought over the chicken soup that the guesthouse had made for me."
As she spoke, she handed the thermos to Ning Tang: "This is black chicken soup that the guesthouse chef just stewed this morning. It has red dates and goji berries in it. It's good for replenishing your qi and blood. Drink it while it's hot. You're pregnant now, so you can't be upset or go hungry."
Xu Qiaofeng took the thermos and thanked Wang Yingying, saying, "Thank you for your help, Dr. Wang."
"Don't be so polite with me!" Wang Yingying waved her hand, her eyes glaring in the direction of the inpatient department.
"Your adoptive mother is a terrible person! What kind of mother treats her daughter like that, especially a pregnant woman! And that Zhang Yanfei, I just heard about it too, she actually helped your adoptive mother spread rumors, what a despicable person!"
Ning Tang was afraid that she would get more and more agitated, so she quickly tugged at her arm: "Sister Yingying, don't be angry, it's not worth it. They have all been dealt with, and they won't bother me anymore."
"Yes, Tangtang is right. It's not worth getting angry with this kind of person."
As if she had just thought of something, Wang Yingying suddenly slapped her forehead and looked at Ning Tang and Xu Qiaofeng.
She said, "By the way, Dean Gou asked me to tell Tangtang that our business trip is over. After the last meeting this afternoon, we can go home."
When it comes to going home, Wang Yingying has a lot of grievances to say.
She's been away on a business trip for half a month and she's almost become skin and bones.
She has a problem: she's very particular about her bed. She hasn't had a good night's sleep in the two weeks since she arrived here.
I was so envious when I saw Ning Tang sleeping so soundly.
Now that she's about to go home, Wang Yingying is happier than anyone else.
Not to mention her, even Ning Tang got excited when she learned that she was going back in the afternoon.
She looked at Xu Qiaofeng and said with a smile, "Finally, we can go home. We haven't seen Grandpa and Grandma for so long. I wonder how my brother and sister-in-law are doing at home."
During Ning Tang's recovery period, she was quite concerned about the health of Xu Qiaoyan and Xu Qiaolan.
The two people were poisoned, which affected their fertility.
She prescribed traditional Chinese medicine for me before, and I don't know if my condition has improved during this time.
Upon hearing this, Xu Qiaofeng raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't know about my eldest brother, but I do know about my second brother."
This sounds like it was said intentionally for someone else to hear.
Wang Yingying pretended not to care, but her ears were already perked up.
Xu Qiaofeng continued, "My second brother went to the south for scientific research some time ago, and it seems he won't be back for another six months."
Wang Yingying's fingers tightened suddenly on the handle of the thermos, and the elation on her face faded slightly, but she still forced a smile: "Oh? Your second brother went to do research, huh? He's quite busy."
Despite saying that, she secretly clenched her hands into fists at her sides.
She and Xu Qiaoyan had been separated for almost three years. She had been hoping to meet him when she returned from this business trip, but he had gone to the south and wouldn't be back for another six months.
Ning Tang noticed her little actions and quietly nudged Xu Qiaofeng's arm.
Xu Qiaofeng understood and coughed lightly, adding, "But before he left, he asked me to bring you something, saying it was in the second drawer of his study at home, and that you can get it yourself when you get back."
Wang Yingying's eyes lit up instantly, her previous disappointment vanished, and even her voice became lighter: "Did he ask you to bring something back?"
"Yes, he said it was that medical monograph you'd been asking for, and he had someone find it for you in Shanghai," Xu Qiaofeng said, a hint of a smile in his eyes.
He knew all along that Wang Yingying and his second brother hadn't completely broken up, but neither of them was willing to admit it, so he took this opportunity to help them get back together.
Wang Yingying's cheeks flushed slightly, but she pretended to be indifferent: "At least he still has some conscience."
As she spoke, she shoved the thermos into Ning Tang's hands, saying, "Go back and drink it while it's hot, it won't taste good when it's cold. I still have to go change the patient's dressing, see you at the meeting this afternoon."
Watching her almost jog away, Ning Tang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"You're quite adept at going with the flow. No wonder my older brother always says you're the best matchmaker in our family."
“What else can we do? We can’t just watch Second Brother and Dr. Wang remain at odds.” Xu Qiaofeng helped her walk towards the ward. “You know Second Brother’s personality. He’s not good with words and can’t express what’s on his mind. If this drags on any longer, who knows how many people will miss out on.”
Ning Tang nodded, feeling happy for the two of them.
Wang Yingying is straightforward and kind, while Xu Qiaoyan is steady and reliable. The two are a match made in heaven, but they had a falling out due to some misunderstandings.
Now that there's a way out, they should be able to reconcile soon.
Back in the ward, Xu Qiaofeng ladled out the chicken soup, blew on it to cool it down, and then handed it to Ning Tang.
The black-boned chicken soup is stewed until tender and soft, and the sweetness of the red dates and goji berries is fully infused into the soup, making it incredibly delicious.
Ning Tang drank a little less than half a bowl and felt a warm feeling in her stomach, which also relieved a lot of the irritation she had caused from her mother's earlier outburst.
"Drink slowly, there's more if you're not full." Xu Qiaofeng sat on the edge of the bed and wiped her mouth. "After the meeting this afternoon, I'll go and get discharged, and we'll go straight home. Your grandparents called yesterday to ask when you're coming back, saying they made you your favorite braised pork."
"Really?" Ning Tang's eyes lit up.
After she became pregnant, she especially craved the braised pork that her grandparents made. It was tender, not greasy, and melted in her mouth. Just thinking about it made her mouth water.
“Of course it’s true.” Xu Qiaofeng gently pinched her nose. “But you’re pregnant now, so you can’t eat too much. Just have a little bit.”
Ning Tang pouted, but she knew he meant well, so she nodded obediently, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
As the two were talking, there was a gentle knock on the ward door.
Ning Tang looked up and saw it was Dean Gou. She quickly sat up straight and said, "Dean Gou, what brings you here?"
Dean Gou walked in, waving his hand with a smile: "I came to see you. I heard something happened this morning. Are you alright?"
"It's alright, it's all taken care of, thank you for your concern," Ning Tang quickly replied.
"It's good that you're alright." Dean Gou sat down in the chair and looked at Xu Qiaofeng. "Captain Xu, we owe you a lot this time. Otherwise, we really wouldn't know how to deal with Tangtang, who is pregnant."
“Protecting Tangtang is what I should do,” Xu Qiaofeng said sincerely. “If anyone dares to cause trouble for Tangtang again, I won’t be polite.”
Dean Gou nodded, then turned to Ning Tang: "The afternoon meeting is mainly to summarize the results of this business trip. If you feel tired, you can stay a little longer. I'll have Dr. Wang say everything that needs to be said for you."
"Thank you, Dean Gou. I'm fine, I can manage."
Ning Tang didn't want to delay her work, so she quickly refused.
Seeing her resolute attitude, Dean Gou stopped trying to persuade her, gave her a few more words of advice on taking care of her health, and then got up to leave.
The meeting started promptly at 2 PM.
Ning Tang and Wang Yingying sat in a row, while Xu Qiaofeng sat at the very back, his eyes fixed on Ning Tang, as if afraid that she might be uncomfortable.
The meeting went very smoothly.
Ning Tang and Wang Yingying reported on the work content and results of this business trip. Dean Gou gave a summary and gave special praise to Ning Tang.
It was said that the points she raised at this medical seminar were very valuable and brought honor to the hospital.
After the meeting, Xu Qiaofeng quickly came over and helped Ning Tang up, asking, "Are you tired? Do you want to rest for a while?"
"I'm not tired, just a little hungry," Ning Tang said with a smile.
"Let's go get something to eat first, then complete the discharge procedures and go home." Xu Qiaofeng took her hand and walked towards the hospital entrance.
Wang Yingying followed behind, watching the two of them being so affectionate, feeling both envious and a little bittersweet.
If only Xu Qiaoyan could be this considerate.
But when she thought about the stupid things Xu Qiaoyan had done back then, she decided to leave it at that.
We boarded the hospital's private vehicle.
It's a big green truck, the kind the hospital uses to transport all kinds of medical equipment.
There is a large open space in the back, which can accommodate many people at once.
The car soon arrived at the Xu family compound.
As soon as Ning Tang got out of the car, she saw her grandparents standing at the door and quickly ran over.
She hugged her grandma: "Grandma, I'm back!"
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!" Grandma hugged her, her eyes reddening. "Let Grandma see, have you lost weight? Did you suffer any mistreatment outside?"
"No, I'm eating and sleeping well, I haven't lost any weight," Ning Tang said with a smile. "I've actually gained weight."
Grandpa came over and patted her on the shoulder: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back. Come inside, the braised pork is all cooked and waiting for you to come back and eat."
Xu Qiaofeng helped his grandparents and followed Ning Tang into the house.
Wang Yingying originally didn't want to go, but Xu Qiaofeng managed to persuade her to come.
His second brother said this before he left.
This future second sister-in-law is a stubborn mule; you can't go against her, you can only stroke her fur in the right direction.
Xu Qiaofeng made up a plausible excuse and managed to bring the person into his home.
Looking at the happy Xu family, Wang Yingying felt a little envious and quickly said, "Grandpa, Grandma, Ning Tang, Captain Xu, I won't bother you any longer. I'm going home too."
"What's the rush? Eat before you go!" Grandma quickly urged, "I stewed a lot of braised pork, you should try some too."
"No, Grandma, my mom is waiting for me at home," Wang Yingying said with a smile. "I'll come see you again when I have time."
Ning Tang knew she wanted to go back and study the book Xu Qiaoyan had given her, so she didn't try to stop her. She saw her to the door and said, "Take care on the way. Call me if anything happens."
"I understand." Wang Yingying nodded and turned to leave.
Back inside, Grandma had already put the braised pork on the table and cooked several other dishes that Ning Tang liked.
Ning Tang sat at the table, picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork, and put it in her mouth.
It still tastes familiar, soft, sweet, and melts in your mouth.
"Is it delicious?" Grandma looked at her expectantly.
"Delicious! So delicious!" Ning Tang nodded repeatedly. "Grandma's braised pork is the best braised pork in the world."
Grandma laughed heartily at her words: "Eat more if you like it, but don't eat too much, or you'll get indigestion."
"Okay, Grandma," Ning Tang said with a smile, then picked up another piece and put it in Xu Qiaofeng's bowl. "You should eat too, it's delicious."
Xu Qiaofeng took it, put it in his mouth, and nodded: "Mmm, delicious."
The family sat around the table, chatting and laughing, creating a warm atmosphere.
They completely forgot that the Xu family's previous rule was that one should not speak while eating or sleeping.
After dinner, Ning Tang leaned back on the sofa and told her grandparents about her business trip.
However, he didn't mention that Ning's mother had come to cause trouble, for fear that they would worry.
Xu Qiaofeng went to his study to call the troops and report the situation.
He had just hung up the phone when he saw Ning Tang walk over and lean against him: "Are you busy?"
"No, I just finished reporting to my work." Xu Qiaofeng hugged her. "Why aren't you in the living room with Grandpa and Grandma?"
“They were reading the newspaper, so I came to find you.” Ning Tang looked up at him.
"I just remembered something. How are my eldest and second brothers' health? I don't know if they've been taking the Chinese medicine I prescribed for them on time."
Xu Qiaofeng patted her head: "Don't worry, I asked them, and they've been drinking it on time. My sister-in-law said she's feeling much better lately, and my brother's mental state is also better than before. After a while, we'll go to the hospital for a check-up, and there shouldn't be any major problems."
Ning Tang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. I was worried that they wouldn't take their medicine on time, which would affect the effect."
"No, my eldest and second eldest brothers both value it very much," Xu Qiaofeng said with a smile.
"You're just overthinking things. The most important thing right now is to take care of your own health and our baby."
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