Chapter 76 Choice
Seeing him wake up, Jiang Yingying was more happy than surprised, and she thought of what Dr. Luo said outside the operating room yesterday.
Her eyes were filled with tears. "Are you awake? Are you feeling any discomfort? I'll go get a doctor to check it out."
When Jiang Yingying was about to get up and leave, He Yan struggled to raise his hand and placed it lightly on the corner of her clothes.
"What are you doing?" Jiang Yingying said in shock and anger, "There's a tube in your hand, don't move!"
"Ahem, don't go yet. I want to see you."
Jiang Yingying raised her hand and wiped away her tears. "What's so good about me? Let go of my hand first..."
"No, ugly." He Yan said these two words again. When Jiang Yingying was confused, he said, "You don't look ugly when you cry, but I feel distressed."
He Yan stuttered as he finished speaking. Jiang Yingying was stunned for a moment, thinking of what she had said in front of his bed yesterday.
"You, heard everything?"
"Um."
"Sister-in-law, I'm back. I put the thermos in a doctor's duty room to heat it. I fetched a basin of warm water to wipe He Tuan's face and hands..."
"Bang!" It was the sound of the wooden basin falling to the ground and water spilling all over the floor.
"He, He Tuan!"
"Da Zhuang, please call a doctor to help take a look."
"Oh, okay," Ge Dazhuang responded in a daze, turned around and shouted. “Doctor, doctor!”
Luo Yonggang was resting in the duty room when he heard Ge Dazhuang's hoarse voice. He put on his clothes and walked out.
"What are you shouting for? This is a hospital!"
"Oh oh!" As he spoke, Ge Dazhuang had already run to Luo Yong. He recognized Luo Yong as the doctor who performed the operation on He Yan, and quickly grabbed him.
"Doctor, our He Tuan has woken up!"
"He's awake!" Luo Yong said excitedly, "I'll be there right away." He walked into the ward in such a hurry that he almost slipped on the humid water on the floor.
Ge Dazhuang quickly reached out to support him, smiled awkwardly, and snatched the mop from Jiang Yingying's hand.
"Sister-in-law, let me do it. I spilled it. Let me clean it up."
On the other side, Luo Yong was already asking He Yan about various conditions, and then checked the data and conducted routine post-operative inquiries. He said, "You are lucky this time, kid. Next time you encounter something, you should think more carefully. Your parents must have been scared this time."
Luo Yong's eyes fell on Jiang Yingying and he said, "Safety and health are the most important. Think more about your family when you encounter problems."
"Got it, Uncle Luo."
When He Yan was unconscious, he more or less heard the voices of his parents, brother, sister-in-law, and girlfriend. He knew that he had really scared them this time.
But the situation at that time did not allow him to care about his injuries, nor did he have the time to think about how to save his life.
Maybe next time, faced with the same situation, he will make the same choice.
Between the country and the individual, his first choice is the country.
Jiang Yingying stood beside him, looked at his expression, and pursed her lips. She probably knew it. If he encounters the same situation next time, will he consider his own safety and run away first?
No, it won't.
He is not that kind of person. He is a person who will put his own life safety behind his mind when encountering danger. He is a person who will choose national justice over personal gains.
Will she blame him?
Neither will I.
When she met him and chose to date him, didn't she know clearly what kind of person he was?
He, Jiang Chao, Ge Dazhuang, Yu Zhengyi, Wei Guoping, and millions of other military comrades made the same choice when faced with issues such as national security, ethnic justice, and people's safety. They are willing to shed their blood and sacrifice their lives for it.
She, like Xu Zhishu, He Lingwan, and millions of other military families, would always stand behind them and support them.
After Luo Yong checked, he spoke a few words to He Yan in the tone of an elder before leaving.
It's time for him to have some breakfast and then go back to his ward rounds.
Jiang Yingying followed him out and asked about He Yan's detailed condition and whether there was anything he needed to pay attention to in terms of diet.
Luo Yong answered patiently one by one. He looked at Jiang Yingying who was listening attentively. Finally, he smiled and said, "He Yan is really lucky to have a good partner like you," and turned and left.
Jiang Yingying reached out and pinched her earlobe. In the ward, Ge Dazhuang had already mopped up the water on the floor and was standing on He Yan's bed, talking to him.
In other words, He Yan was listening while Ge Dazhuang was talking nonstop.
"...He Tuan, you don't know how haggard and pale my sister-in-law looked during this journey, especially after she saw you in the hospital. Her eyes were swollen from crying."
"Although my sister-in-law didn't say it explicitly, I know she is worried about you. She is so worried that she can't sleep all night. She has bags under her eyes and red bloodshot eyes."
"And more..."
Ge Dazhuang wiped his tears as he spoke. He Yan's expression was not good either, full of self-blame and guilt.
"Ahem!" Jiang Yingying interrupted Ge Dazhuang's words. If she continued listening, she would blush.
She was not as exaggerated as Ge Dazhuang said. Seeing Jiang Yingying coming back, Ge Dazhuang raised his hand embarrassedly to wipe the tears from his face, and then looked at his He Tuan.
"He Tuan, sister-in-law, you guys chat, I'll go get some hot water!"
Having said that, without waiting for the two to respond, Ge Dazhuang hurried out of the ward and considerately closed the door.
Jiang Yingying pursed her lips and came to He Yan's side, seeing him looking at her with an expression that showed she had suffered. She looked away, her eyes fixed on his cracked lips.
"Are you thirsty?" Jiang Yingying opened the food box she brought with her. Fortunately, there was a bowl of porridge inside. "Da Zhuang, go get some water. Have a couple of mouthfuls of porridge first."
She fed him porridge herself. This was the scene that He Jingqi, Lin Guifang and others saw when they came over.
In fact, they arrived not too late, a little after seven in the morning, not even seven-thirty.
Jiang Yingying had already fed He Yan a small bowl of white porridge, and was now feeding him red dates, wolfberries and bone soup. Ge Dazhuang's hot water was also fetched back, and he sat on the other side, reading to He Yan.
This was a small task Jiang Yingying gave him because he felt uncomfortable staying in the ward. He was to read Journey to the West, which Jiang Yingying brought with her to relieve her boredom on the road.
It’s no wonder that with the sound of Ge Dazhuang reading, the atmosphere in the ward was finally less weird.
"Xiaobei!"
"Uncle, are you awake?!"
Today, almost all members of the He family came out, except for He Qing and Jiang Hongmei who still haven't arrived yet, even the youngest He Yunfan and the others have come.
They saw that He Yan was fine, lying on the bed and eating, unlike the previous times when he was lying on the hospital bed with his eyes closed.
Not only Lin Guifang and the other adults, but also the children were so excited that they cried softly.
These days, they knew what had happened at home. They knew that their uncle was injured and might never wake up. Their grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts were all in a bad mood, and they felt sad too.
Even a few little ones hid in the house and cried secretly.
They thought: Let the uncle wake up soon. As long as he can wake up, next time they get into trouble, he will teach them a lesson, and they won't be afraid of not secretly cursing him behind their backs.
"Uncle!"
He Yunfan, He Ping, He An and other younger children bravely ran to He Yan's bedside. "Uncle, uncle!"
Jiang Yingying stood up and wanted to say hello to Lin Guifang and the others, but was held back by He Yan's hand. He Yunfan and a few other kids also asked.
"Hello, beautiful sister, are you my aunt?"
He Yan's lips curled up slightly, and he raised his hand to grab the head of He An, who asked the question first. He An was caught off guard when someone touched his head. He tilted his head slightly and found that it was his uncle's hand.
He An's eyes suddenly widened, and he moved his little feet a little closer to Jiang Yingying.
Being stared at by several children with sparkling eyes, Jiang Yingying felt a little embarrassed. She said, "I am dating your uncle, but I am not your aunt yet."
Hearing Jiang Yingying's words, He Yan's eyes were filled with emotions.
Afraid that the kids would ask something impolite and embarrass Jiang Yingying, Lin Guifang hurriedly asked, "Yingying, why are you here so early?"
"Have you had breakfast?" Qin Xin asked. Cui Wan and Lin Wan also spoke up to express their concern.
Seeing that their younger brother was fine, every member of the He family was happy.
Seeing them coming, Jiang Yingying sat for a while, said a few words to the He family, gave Ge Dazhuang a look, and left in the reluctant gaze of the He family.
He Yan's eyes were always on Jiang Yingying, and even after she walked away, he was still staring in the direction she left.
Lin Guifang and others also expressed their feelings that they got along well with Yingying and would find an opportunity to have a good chat next time.
When she turned around, she saw He Yan still looking at her reluctantly, and Lin Guifang laughed.
"Okay, stop looking. Didn't Yingying say that she would come to see you in the afternoon?"
Seeing that he had woken up, the two brothers He He and He Hai went to ask Luo Yong again. Yesterday, Doctor Jiang also came to see him halfway and learned that as long as he took good care of himself, there would be no problem with He Yan's health.
At this moment, the atmosphere of the He family was so relaxed. Qin Xin even joked, "Seeing what Xiaobei is thinking, should I come over to cook lunch?"
Lin Guifang and the others also laughed. Lin Guifang said, "Xiao Qin, don't do it. I'll make lunch so that this kid can recall the good old days."
Hearing Lin Guifang's words, the others just smiled. He Yan glanced at his mother Comrade Lin, feeling a little helpless.
On the other hand, He Ping and He An had wrinkled faces. How could the adults still laugh when their grandma had to cook? This was such a big thing.
The expressions of the two little ones caused another round of laughter in the ward. He Yan talked to his family for a while and felt a little exhausted.
Lin Guifang and others hurriedly suggested leaving, letting him have a good rest, and leaving He He to guard the hospital in case He Yan had any special circumstances.
Before they left, He Yan said, "Mom and Dad, eldest brother and sister-in-law, third brother and sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work. It's my fault. I have made everyone worried during this period of time."
Lin Guifang's nose felt sore. He Jingqi looked at his youngest son's thin face and said, "You are our son, and we have to take care of you."
Lin Guifang reached out and hit He Jingqi, "Old He, just keep talking tough. You and your son are really the same person."
He He and his friends said, "Be careful next time. If someone hurts you like this again, don't say it's our He family's fault." "It's really embarrassing if someone tells others that my He Hai's little brother got hurt like this, but don't worry, I'll avenge you."
"What nonsense are you talking about? As long as you are safe, life is the most important thing. Be careful next time."
"Yeah, if it happens again, my heart really can't take it."
After all the He family members left, only the two brothers He He and He Yan were left in the ward.
He He said: "Comrade Xiao Jiang is really good, be nicer to others in the future."
"She is my daughter-in-law, I will definitely treat her well."
Hearing He Yan's shameless words, He He smiled helplessly. "You are so shameless. Did Xiao Jiang agree to marry you?"
"She heard the news that you were injured and rushed all the way from Yun Province. When she arrived in Beijing, she didn't even have time to rest herself, but came to the hospital to see you."
"She came to see you so early in the morning and brought you breakfast and nourishing soup. We all see how good she is to you." He He said, "I accept her as my sister-in-law."
He Yan said proudly: "Yingying is the one I have chosen, and I don't need you to recognize her or not. However, big brother, you have a good eye and can see the advantages of my wife."
He He laughed. This brat has always been the toughest person in his life.
"Ahem, big brother, how did you and big sister-in-law get to the point of getting married?"
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For lunch, Jiang Yingying and Ge Dazhuang still carried the prepared nutritious meals to the hospital. This time, they were a little slower than the He family.
With He He around, He Yan lost the chance to be fed by Jiang Yingying herself.
Jiang Yingying, Lin Guifang and others shared the food in the kitchen and chatted from time to time.
He He looked at He Yan's frowning brows and laughed softly, "Your brother will only serve you this once. I will go back tomorrow."
He Yan's frown relaxed, and he said, "It's time to go back. I don't have anything to do. You don't need to waste your time or things because of me."
"You bastard, you talk like an old man!"
Uncle Wang bought the tickets for He He and his friends this morning. They were for tomorrow morning. They all had things to do and had been delayed in Beijing for a long time, so they would need time to return.
After lunch, Lin Guifang and He Jingqi urged them to go back home, telling them to rest if necessary and pack up if necessary.
Before leaving, Cui Wan and Lin Wan helped Lin Guifang and the others to persuade Jiang Yingying.
Cui Wan said: "Yingying, if you want to stay in Beijing for a while, you can come and live at home. There is an empty room at home."
Lin Wan also persuaded, "Yes, there are many empty rooms at home, Yingying, you and Dazhuang can move in. You came to Beijing because of He Yan, and you stayed to take care of him. It's good for you to live at home."
Seeing that Jiang Yingying showed no resistance on her face, Lin Guifang tugged at the corner of He Jingqi's clothes, and the couple also hurried to persuade her.
He Yan, who was lying on the hospital bed, also pricked up his ears. He naturally wanted Jiang Yingying to live at home. The guesthouse was so unsafe.
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