Normally, the three of them eat lunch together.
However... only white clouds came today.
Guan Wenru raised an eyebrow. "Where's Xiaoni? Isn't she eating with us today?"
"Xiaoni said she had to go home for a bit, so I lent her my bicycle." Baiyun sat down. "Wow... Sis, you even have ribs today! I only gave you a little bit of meat coupons, but I've been eating meat with you every day. I feel so bad..."
Guan Wenru chuckled, "I didn't see any embarrassment on your part. Alright, stop being so cheeky and hurry up and eat. After you finish, take a break. The workload is heavy now, and your job is getting busy too."
"Alright!"
...
Meanwhile, Che Xiaoni did not return to the Dahewan Production Brigade at all.
She had already arrived at the commune's health team.
Inside the medical team's clinic, Dr. Chen was writing something at his desk, while Xi Mufan was organizing the medicine cabinet.
Che Xiaoni was in a hurry the whole way and was now panting heavily.
She stood at the door, took a few deep breaths to calm herself, and then pushed the door open and went inside.
She forced a smile, "Dr. Xi, Dr. Chen, are you busy?"
Upon hearing her voice, Xi Mufan stiffened.
Doctor Chen looked up, his eyebrows curving into a smile. "Oh, the Che family's girl is here? Have you eaten yet?"
Che Xiaoni nodded, "Not yet, we'll eat later."
She watched Xi Mufan's retreating figure. "Dr. Xi?"
Xi Mufan merely glanced back, nodded in greeting, and continued tidying the medicine cabinet. "Mm."
"......"
He's always so cold.
However, Che Xiaoni still shamelessly walked up to him.
She took out the "Barefoot Doctor's Manual" from her bosom, opened it to a page, and said with a smile:
"Dr. Xi, excuse me, I'm still a little confused about the section on 'Penicillin Allergic Reactions and Treatment'."
For example, how to interpret the skin test results, and what if there's a real allergic reaction? The book says to use adrenaline, but how exactly is it administered, and what's the dosage? Could you please explain that to me?
Xi Mufan continued working, his tone calm, "The treatment of penicillin allergic reactions is a key clinical focus. Dr. Chen has far more experience than I do. Dr. Chen, do you have time to explain it to Comrade Xiaoni right now?"
He looked directly at Doctor Chen.
Dr. Chen pushed up his glasses. "Ah? Oh, okay, Che family girl, come here, I'll tell you."
He waved enthusiastically.
Che Xiaoni didn't move.
She stared intently at Xi Mufan's back, her voice a little strained, "Dr. Xi, I just want to ask you something, please explain it clearly so I can understand."
Xi Mufan finally turned around, but deliberately stood two steps away from Che Xiaoni.
His gaze was fixed on the book in her hand, but he wouldn't look into her eyes. "It's all written very clearly in the book: the observation time for the skin test, the manifestations of a positive reaction, and the subcutaneous injection of 0.3-0.5mg of adrenaline, which should be repeated if necessary."
Practical operation requires hands-on training; just talking about theory is useless. Dr. Chen is an experienced doctor, so his explanations are more authoritative.
I still have some medicine to check, Dr. Chen, thank you for your help.
After he finished speaking, he turned around and fiddled with the medicine bottle.
Dr. Chen was a little embarrassed, but he still greeted her, "Little Che, come, sit down, I'll tell you."
Che Xiaoni watched Xi Mufan's deliberately distant... even somewhat impatient back...
The grievances, embarrassment, and sting of rejection that had accumulated over this period instantly broke down her defenses.
Tears welled up in her eyes without warning, her voice trembling with sobs, and she finally couldn't help but ask, "Comrade Xi Mufan! Do you hate me? Do you not want to have any contact with me? Do you not want to talk to me at all?!"
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