Zhou Yanjing breathed a sigh of relief and his brows relaxed a little. "That's good. Sit down and rest for a while." He helped her sit down on the bench in the corridor, his movements gentle and cautious.
Shen Liwu leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to relieve his physical fatigue. Her hands unconsciously rested on her abdomen, as if she was comforting the little life that was not yet revealed.
Zhou Yanjing noticed her movements and felt a pang of sadness in his heart. He squatted down, held her hand, and whispered, "I'm sorry for making you so tired."
Shen Liwu opened her eyes, looked at his self-blaming expression, and shook her head gently. "This is what I should do. Uncle Jiu is your relative. I can't just stand by and watch."
Zhou Yanjing's eyes had a complicated look, one of gratitude and heartache. "But you're pregnant now, I shouldn't let you take risks."
Shen Liwu smiled slightly and gently stroked the back of his hand with her fingers. "You are a soldier, and I am a doctor. Our responsibility is to help others, no matter what the time."
Zhou Yanjing was silent. He knew she was right, but he still couldn't completely let it go.
He stood up and picked up the lunch box beside him. "Go wash your hands and eat first. You must be starving because you didn't have lunch yet. Mom brought the chicken over. She went to get it before you came out. It's still hot. Eat it while it's hot."
Shen Liwu nodded, slowly stood up, and walked towards the bathroom. The water washed over her fingers, and the cold water brought a hint of fatigue. She walked into the corridor and smelled the rich aroma of chicken soup. Her stomach rumbled.
Zhou Yanjing had already opened the lunch box, and the aroma of chicken porridge wafted into the air. He handed over a pair of chopsticks, "Eat it quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
Shen Liwu took the chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth. The chicken is stewed until it is soft and melts in your mouth. The soup is rich and spicy with a hint of ginger, sliding warmly from your throat into your stomach. Her appetite seemed to be awakened and she ate a few pieces in a row before slowing down.
"You eat too." She picked up a piece of chicken and handed it to Zhou Yanjing's mouth.
Zhou Yanjing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and took it. "Is it delicious? My mom cooked this specially for you."
"Mm, it smells good." Shen Liwu nodded, a satisfied smile on his face.
The two of them ate while chatting about Uncle Jiu's illness. Occasionally, a nurse would hurried past in the corridor, her footsteps crisp and rhythmic.
"You still need to be observed for a few days after the operation. The risk of infection is very high."
Shen Liwu put down his chopsticks, looking serious. "Especially for this kind of trauma, once it gets infected, the consequences will be disastrous."
Zhou Yanjing nodded, frowning slightly. "Uncle Jiu has no children, but he has several brothers and sisters. We will discuss this with everyone later and arrange for someone to accompany him.
Uncle Jiu used to be very good to me. It was he who got me a place in the army. I cannot be ungrateful. ”
"I know. Don't worry. It's only a matter of time before Uncle Jiu's arm heals. Tomorrow we'll go up the mountain to collect some herbs. We won't be in the hospital for a few days before we return home. I'll use herbs to apply to the wound so it heals faster."
Zhou Yanjing looked at her slightly tired face, his heart aching. He reached out and gently stroked the corners of her eyes. The fine lines there seemed to be a few inches deeper than before.
"You are tired, don't worry so much, leave the herbs to me. You are pregnant and can't go up the mountain. Besides, there are wolves on the mountain. It is very dangerous."
Shen Liwu shook his head, a hint of stubbornness flashed in his eyes, "I'm not afraid, Uncle Jiu's injury needs to be treated as soon as possible, it will be troublesome if it is delayed for a long time."
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