Chapter 65: Not even 23 yuan in my pocket
As Bai Zhi finished speaking, Xie Zheng's handsome face froze. He looked at her and asked with difficulty, "What do you mean by nerve damage? Will my arm be useless?"
Seeing his tense expression, Bai Zhi didn't want to tell him the cruel truth, but as a doctor, she had no right to hide the patient's condition and had to tell him the truth.
She said, "Well... how should I put it, if the rehabilitation is not done properly, the function of the arm will be affected."
"Does that affect your guitar playing?" he asked.
Bai Zhi knew Xie Zheng's profession, so she tried to be tactful in her reply, "It might have some impact."
"What? It will affect my guitar playing?" Xie Zheng's handsome face froze, and he looked at her in horror, as if he wanted to devour her.
Bai Zhi was startled by his reaction and instinctively backed away.
Xie Zheng realized he had been too emotional and had frightened Bai Zhi. He controlled his emotions and tried to speak naturally, "So, you mean if this arm doesn't recover well, I won't be able to play the guitar in the future?"
Bai Zhi smiled faintly and said, "Perhaps my diagnosis was inaccurate. Let's focus on healing first. You can go to the hospital to get checked out after the wound has healed."
She's just an unlicensed quack doctor now, so Xie Zheng might not believe her.
On the other hand, if Xie Zheng were to give up, he probably wouldn't be able to accept such a cruel reality for a while.
After Bai Zhi finished speaking, Xie Zheng glanced at her and asked, "How long have you been studying medicine?"
"Two or three years," Bai Zhi replied casually.
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Xie Zheng's expression visibly relaxed. "Oh, then you only have half-baked medical skills and definitely lack experience."
His words sounded like a denial of Bai Zhi, yet also like self-consolation.
Bai Zhi did not refute him. The bandaging was now finished, and as she packed up her medical tools, she said to him, "Mr. Xie, it's all done."
Xie Zheng asked, "How much?"
Bai Zhi looked at the various medical tools she had used, did some calculations, and said, "23 yuan."
She added, "The materials cost 13, and the stitches cost 10."
"I have money in my pocket, take it out."
With his right hand immobilized, Xie Zheng turned to the side, gesturing for Bai Zhi to reach into his right trouser pocket.
Bai Zhi looked strange and hesitated without moving. "Huh? This isn't appropriate."
Xie Zheng was quite impatient and made a move to turn around, saying, "Then you don't need the money."
Bai Zhi, "..."
She decisively reached into his pocket.
She worked so hard all that time and didn't want any money?
Are you kidding me?
She was reborn, and everything had to start from scratch, with money being her biggest weakness.
She pulled a handful of small bills from Xie Zheng's pocket.
It was placed on the table, and there were only about 16 pieces.
Bai Zhi looked at him, shrugged, and indicated that he didn't have enough money for medical expenses.
Xie Zheng met the girl's teasing gaze. Embarrassed, a blush crept onto his fair and handsome face. He coughed lightly, "Um... I'll bring it to you in a few days."
Bai Zhi nodded seriously, "Okay, then don't forget."
Xie Zheng rolled his eyes at her, indicating that he wouldn't renege on his debt.
After saying that, he picked up the loose change on the table with his left hand and put it back in his pocket. "I'll take this money first; I still need to take the bus."
Bai Zhi was speechless at his actions and even rolled her eyes.
Xie Zheng met her disdainful gaze and said softly, "Don't worry, I won't delay. I'll send it to you tomorrow."
"Oh, I'll wait for you tomorrow. It's 23 yuan, don't forget."
Upon hearing her reminder, Xie Zheng felt embarrassed once again that he couldn't even take out 23 yuan from his pocket.
To avoid leaving in an awkward situation, he decided not to rush off and chatted with her, asking, "Has Lu Ye returned yet?"
Bai Zhi shook her head, "No."
"You seem to be a clever girl. Someone like Lu Ye isn't suitable for you."
Upon hearing Xie Zheng's assessment of Lu Ye, Bai Zhi raised her eyes and stared directly at him, "You know him very well?"
Xie Zheng scoffed, "Ha, it's more than just understanding."
"Forget it, it's not gentlemanly to talk about people behind their backs."
Before he left, he repeatedly reminded Bai Zhi, "You must never tell my grandfather about my injury."
Bai Zhi replied, "Understood."
After Xie Zheng left, Bai Zhi tidied herself up again, washed her hands, and prepared to go out.
Thinking of the crumpled bills in Xie Zheng's pocket, a dashing man, she couldn't help but chuckle.
They look glamorous and important.
His pockets were cleaner than his face.
That's true. A spoiled rich kid who doesn't work and relies on his elderly parents for support is bound to be in financial straits.
He became famous several years later. If she tells someone today that scar removal cream costs tens of thousands of yuan, it will definitely scare him away.
However, Xie Zheng's injury is somewhat strange...
He seemed reluctant to go to the hospital.
She didn't think much about what others were doing and hurried to the bus stop to catch her ride.
......
When Bai Zhi arrived at the courtyard, there were two large jeeps parked at the entrance.
Xie Yun was already waiting at the door.
"Xiao Zhi, come in quickly."
Bai Zhi glanced at the green Jeep and asked Xie Yun, "Auntie, have the troops arrived?"
Xie Yun replied, "Yes, Lu Ye's leaders and the medical team from the military hospital are all here."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi stopped in her tracks. "Is it convenient for me to go in now?"
"It's convenient," Xie Yun said with a smile. "Lu Ye's superiors are waiting for you; they all want to meet you."
Since Lu Ye was discharged from the hospital, the effects of the medication in his body have not taken hold. He has been in good health these past few days, and his wounds have healed.
This was something that was unimaginable before.
This is all thanks to Angelica dahurica.
When the leaders learned of this, they were also surprised and became very curious about Bai Zhi and her medical skills.
"Go in quickly, don't be nervous."
Bai Zhi followed Xie Yun into the courtyard. When Bai Zhi saw the group of big shots standing in the courtyard, her heart still trembled slightly.
The middle-aged men in military uniforms exuded a powerful aura and stood tall and straight.
The oldest comrade, judging from his rank, is at least a regimental commander.
In addition, Director Zhou, his expert team, and Lu Shan were all there.
Seeing Bai Zhi come in, Lu Zheng'an smiled and waved to her, "Bai Zhi, come here quickly."
"This is Regiment Commander Jiang, and this is Instructor Zhang."
Lu Zheng'an explained, "They came to visit and inquire about Lu Ye's health."
Bai Zhi nodded slightly to the leaders and greeted them politely.
Commander Jiang's experienced eyes fell on Bai Zhi's face, a smile on his face. "You're Lu Ye's fiancée?"
"Hello, Commander Jiang, my name is Bai Zhi." Bai Zhi introduced herself in a graceful manner. "Comrade Lu Ye and I do have an arranged marriage by our elders, but we are still in the stage of getting to know each other. We'll leave it to fate."
Commander Jiang was clearly impressed by the poised and confident young woman before him, and he laughed heartily, "Not bad, young lady."
"Are you going to treat Lu Ye again?" Commander Jiang asked again.
Bai Zhi nodded, "Yes, I studied medicine under my maternal grandfather, Mr. Ye Rufeng, for several years. My grandfather had done some research on Comrade Lu Ye's condition before. Since he is not here, I have no choice but to bite the bullet and take on the task."
After listening to Bai Zhi's explanation, Commander Jiang nodded and looked at Director Zhou, who was standing to the side. "Lu Ye's recovery is good. Director Zhou, you can discuss the treatment plan with Dr. Bai."
With Commander Jiang's permission, Director Zhou stepped forward, looked at Bai Zhi, Lu Zheng'an, and the others, and explained the purpose of their visit: "It's like this, our team has recently developed an antidote, so we would like Comrade Lu Ye to return to the military hospital to continue his treatment."
After Director Zhou finished speaking, Lu Ye and Lu Zheng'an's expressions both darkened.
Director Zhou looked at Bai Zhi, his smile carrying a strong sense of oppression.
"Dr. Bai, we're both doctors, and our initial goal is always the patient's well-being. You shouldn't have any objections, right?"
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