Chapter 393 She really dared not gamble
"Who's your wife? It's not even close to being a done deal yet." Su Youling laughed through her tears, quickly rubbing the spot where she'd been pinched. "Does it hurt?"
"A little pain will let you know you're not dreaming." Li Tingxi forced a smile and loosely grasped her hand. "I'm sorry for making you worry. But... I want to sleep a little longer. Will you stay with me?"
"Okay, okay. I'll stay with you." Su Youling originally wanted to call the doctor to come and take a look, but seeing how weak he was, she felt both pained and guilty, so she obediently sat down and held his hand.
When visiting hours arrived, the doctor and nurses arrived as scheduled.
Su Youling then told him everything about Li Tingxi's recent awakening, and accompanied him through many more examinations until the doctor breathed a sigh of relief, "He's out of danger. The patient was seriously injured, and we were all on tenterhooks after the surgery. Fortunately, his will to live was extremely strong, which is inseparable from the support of his family."
Dr. Fang had secretly gone back to study Li Tingxi's gossip and romantic history these past few days, and when she saw this mixed-race beauty again, she was somewhat conflicted: "Now... how should I address you in public?"
In the hospital, he kept calling out to the patients' family members, but the names 'Su Youling' and 'Rebecca' were on his mind.
When the patient's condition improved, he was so happy that he couldn't help but ask another question.
After all, he and these two could be considered 'companions who grew up together'.
"Just call me Rebecca," Su Youling said softly to Dr. Fang. "Please keep this a secret, Dr. Fang."
"Don't worry, the patient has had a lawyer notarize the marriage certificate in advance. Even if you don't have a marriage certificate, you can still have full authority over the patient's affairs. The hospital will strictly keep all information about you and the patient confidential."
Dr. Fang smiled and reassured Su Youling, "Once the patient wakes up, she can be transferred to a regular ward. However, since her brain has been damaged, she will need to undergo timely examinations and have her data recorded. The patient should try to stay relaxed and happy and avoid too much stress to prevent a relapse of her brain condition."
He paused, examined Su Youling's arm, and asked about some medication records. He frowned and said, "It takes a hundred days to recover from a bone injury. Although your injury is not as serious as that of a patient, it would still take a long time for a normal person. The first month after the bone injury is especially important for treatment and care. Otherwise, it could leave lasting damage."
"Understood, doctor. I will take good care of myself." Su Youling thanked Dr. Fang as well, feeling a sense of closeness and goodwill towards this doctor who looked serious but was actually kind and compassionate. "Dr. Fang, Li Tingxi... he may have some psychological issues and has been taking medication."
She went to Dr. Fang's office with him, and only after closing the door did she send him the photos of the medicine and wound she had taken earlier. "During the follow-up examinations, could you please examine his physical condition in detail and determine what kind of treatment he needs..."
Su Youling originally planned to wait until she returned from Atlanta to have a proper talk with Li Tingxi about her mental illness.
She took to heart what the doctor had just said.
Li Tingxi cannot be stimulated now, otherwise it could easily cause brain damage. The brain is such a fragile and mysterious organ, she really dares not gamble.
Unable to speak directly with Li Tingxi, and worried that her mental condition would worsen, she could only subtly inquire with the doctor.
Dr. Fang was somewhat surprised.
Although the patient always came after receiving external treatment
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He was injured, but after a few brief conversations, he didn't notice anything unusual.
On the contrary, Li Tingxi has always been outstanding. Although he is cold and decisive in his dealings with people, making people feel very distant, he does not lack any of the gentlemanly manners and etiquette.
Especially when Su Youling was around, he seemed like a completely different person; his iceberg melted, and he would often act like a child.
The two seemed to be in a state of being in love, which made them look incredibly silly.
But at least he's healthy.
It's completely unbelievable that Li Tingxi suffers from such a serious mental illness.
Judging from the frequency and dosage of medication, self-harm behavior, etc., Li Tingxi's condition has lasted for a long time and has not been controlled.
People with mental illnesses can find some relief if they can express their feelings openly. However, if they appear normal on the surface and show no change from their usual behavior, then negative and dark emotions will accumulate endlessly inside.
If this continues, they will either erupt in silence or perish in silence.
Dr. Fang's expression grew increasingly serious, and he truthfully told Su Youling his diagnosis.
Seeing her expression darken, he sighed. "I'm sorry, this is all I can do from a professional pathological perspective. But I'm not good at psychotherapy. This requires a professional psychologist to prescribe the right treatment."
“Mental illness is often called the cancer of the mind; if left untreated, it often flares up in its late stages.” Dr. Fang thought for a moment, then added a word of advice to Su Youling, “Ms. Su, I’ve learned a bit about your past. What’s said online is all over the place and not entirely true, but… you have indeed been separated for five years, and you even came to the hospital a few times before…”
He smiled, recalling how he had been misled by the nurse and mistakenly believed that Su Youling had been abusing and mistreating her lover. He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and said, "It's clear that your relationship has a great impact on the patient's emotions. As the old saying goes, a mental illness requires a mental cure. If the patient's psychological problems stem from you, then you are the most fundamental remedy for him."
"Besides professional psychological treatment, your words and actions towards him are very important. Of course, I have no intention of interfering in your relationship, but seeing how concerned you are about the patient's physical condition, I just said a few words."
"It's okay, I asked first." Su Youling understood his concerns. After all, these words were indeed beyond the scope of a doctor's duties, but it was precisely because of this that Dr. Fang seemed exceptionally humane.
“I am very grateful that you told me all this. Dr. Fang, I will do my best to help him stabilize his emotions. Once his condition is more stable, I will take him to see a psychologist.”
After saying goodbye to Dr. Fang, Su Youling walked out with a solemn expression, her mind filled with thoughts of how to have an honest conversation with Li Tingxi about the treatment of her mental illness.
Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside the inpatient department, mixed with vicious shouts and curses, as well as a woman's hoarse and weary wailing.
Out of instinctive pity, Su Youling unconsciously stopped and took a look.
An old woman with disheveled hair was lying on the ground, with scattered lunch boxes at her feet. Exquisite and expensive food was spilled all over the ground, staining a man's trouser leg.
The old woman knelt on the ground, pleading desperately, but she couldn't stop the man from hitting and kicking her in anger. "You blind bastard! I hired you to be a nanny, not a king! I asked you to deliver food to the patient, and you hid away to steal food. Do you think I'm blind?"
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