Early the next morning.
Qian Lai was still fast asleep in the large bed when she was awakened by Aunt Zhang's knocking on the door.
"Little Qian, it's almost six o'clock. If you don't get up now to make breakfast, you might be too late."
"Aunt Zhang, do you make breakfast for them like this every day?" She asked sleepily, handing the list to Aunt Zhang. Aunt Zhang smiled without saying a word, only telling her, "The porridge is cooking on the stove. I'm going to the market to buy groceries now, so the rest is up to you."
"Going so early?" Qian Lai exclaimed in surprise!
"Sister Cheng requires the vegetables to be as fresh as possible every day, otherwise they'll be gone. I have to go now. Keep an eye on the porridge, don't let it burn."
......
Gu Yue woke up earlier than usual this morning. She was really looking forward to seeing Qian Lai being tortured in the kitchen.
They even came up with lines to criticize him.
She tiptoed downstairs, but why didn't she hear the expected symphony of pots and pans?
Upon arriving at the restaurant and seeing what it was like, he angrily screamed, "Ahhh!"
Gu Weiguo, Cheng Fangping, and Gu Hanze rushed over upon hearing the noise, thinking something serious had happened.
All that could be seen on the large dining table was a pot of plain porridge and a note.
The neat, small regular script above reads:
Aunt Zhang cooked the porridge; I only helped carry it to the table. I haven't had my medical check-up yet, and for the health of the whole family, I shouldn't cook. Enjoy your meal!
Furthermore, I am thinking of Commander Gu, and that's why I left without saying goodbye today, just to get to his side as soon as possible. Don't worry about me.
Qian Lai.
"My sister-in-law is quite interesting!" Hanze looked at the note again and again, finding it rather cute.
Gu Yue and Cheng Fangping's plan fell through, and no one prepared breakfast, which made them so angry that their teeth ached.
Gu Weiguo, on the other hand, seemed indifferent. He had always felt that it was wrong to tease his new daughter-in-law like that.
"You guys eat, I'll go eat at the company cafeteria."
Meanwhile, Qian Lai had already boarded the first bus heading to the military region's retirement home.
Thankfully, I was careful yesterday and asked Xiao Li for directions.
Unexpectedly, the scenery along the way was so beautiful.
From the city to the suburbs, every step reveals a new scene, each with its own unique charm.
Without the smog of later generations, the air is sweet and clean.
As the car passed through the sea, it could see ships of all sizes busily shuttling back and forth in the harbor.
The navy personnel stationed in the harbor, dressed in blue and white uniforms, complemented the blue sky and white clouds, making them a particularly pleasing sight.
After traveling for about an hour, the number of passengers gradually decreased, until only two people remained.
The man looked at her curiously for several moments, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Comrade, are you going to the retirement home?"
How did you know?
Qian Lai carefully observed the other man: a light military green shirt and military green trousers. He must also be an officer, right?
The man smiled slightly and adjusted his glasses: "Because the veterans' sanatorium is just ahead. Those who can get to this stop are probably going there. Which high-ranking official are you going to visit?"
"Gu Hanchuan, Deputy Division Commander Gu, do you know him?"
“Deputy Division Commander Gu? I know him all too well. I'm the doctor in charge of his rehabilitation. My surname is Tan, Tan Yunhai. May I ask who you are...?”
"Hello Dr. Tan, I am his... family member, my name is Qian Lai."
"Your surname is Qian, so you're his fiancée, right?!"
The man's eyes lit up, his excitement barely concealed: "It's wonderful that you're here. Deputy Division Commander Gu is currently experiencing the biggest setback of his life, and he really needs encouragement. With you here, he should be able to rekindle his will to live."
To be honest, he's been on a self-fast for several days now. No one can persuade him otherwise. Even his family is at a loss.
"But we've never met, and I don't know how much of a difference I can make. But I'll do my best. What's wrong with his condition?"
"The bullet pierced his lumbar spine, causing a transverse spinal cord injury. Our technology is currently unable to repair it. If it cannot be repaired, then he will never be able to stand up again." Tan Yunhai lowered his head, his heart heavy.
"Can I see all his post-operative test reports?"
"You can understand professional medical reports?" Tan Yunhai was quite surprised.
"I've read some books on the subject. Let me give it a try. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll ask you for help."
Tan Yunhai led Qian Lai into the retirement home and handed her all the documents.
Qian Lai carefully examined every detail, but the descriptions of some locations were not entirely accurate.
Furthermore, as time goes on, much of the data needs to be re-examined and updated before a more accurate assessment can be made.
Even so, Qian Lai was still as excited as if she had found a treasure. Her experiment had progressed to the point where it was about to enter the live experimentation stage.
Once animal testing is complete, clinical trials must follow. Finding suitable patients to participate in the research is a crucial step.
Gu Hanchuan's injuries were exactly the type she needed most, and also the most difficult to overcome.
She was originally worried about finding patients, but unexpectedly, it came to her without any effort!
"Dr. Tan, I see that some of the commander's reference values are outdated. If we want to obtain the latest data, could our retirement home conduct another full-body examination for him?"
“The retirement home doesn’t have that capability; we’ll have to go to the military hospital.” Tan Yunhai paused, then prompted her, “But for now, we need to get the commander eating and drinking normally. He’s been on a hunger and thirst strike for three days. No one can persuade him. Why don’t you try to talk to him?”
Gu Hanchuan's ward was located at the end of the first-floor corridor.
As soon as Qian Lai came down from the third-floor office with Dr. Tan, she saw many patients and their families standing in the corridor on the first floor, all looking towards a certain place at the end of the corridor.
"How about Deputy Division Commander Gu? Sigh, he seems to have a problem if he doesn't yell at people every day."
"It's really pitiful. She was paralyzed before she was even twenty-eight. How could she not make a fuss?!"
"Has his family not visited him recently?"
"If we let him curse us every time he comes, who would dare to come?"
"Didn't I hear his fiancée is coming? Even after all this, he's still thinking about marriage?"
"Keep your voice down. I heard that the capital is taking his case very seriously. This marriage was also approved by the higher-ups. Well, it's just about finding someone to take care of him and comfort him."
......
As Qian Lai walked down the corridor, the sounds of discussion were constant.
As they approached the ward, they heard someone inside offering a helpless consolation: "Old Gu, how long can you hold on like this without eating or drinking? Your mother called; her daughter will be here soon. Do you expect her to feed you before you eat?"
"What fiancée? Whose fiancée? I'm a cripple now, what do I need a fiancée for?!" Gu Hanchuan roared.
Immediately afterwards, the overturned rice bowl bounced and rolled around with a clatter before flying out the door.
As soon as Qian Lai leaned forward, a spoon flew up and slashed straight at her forehead.
"Ah! Hiss~"
Blood instantly flowed down between the fingers covering his forehead.
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