Later, when her son and daughter-in-law gave birth, they went to the same hospital, hoping that the professor would deliver their child.
Qiao Ziqing, who didn't need to teach at school, gave her a ride after learning about the situation.
He is a leading figure in the medical field and has many friends in the medical community.
When it comes to finding someone at the hospital, it's more appropriate for Qiao Ziqing to be by his side.
“I know that professor you mentioned. He’s eighty years old this year and has reached retirement age,” Qiao Ziqing said. “He only comes to the hospital to see patients in the morning and rests in the afternoon. He doesn’t come to work on weekends either.”
Tang Yaoyao checked the time: "It's twelve o'clock now, too late; um."
Qiao Ziqing smiled and said, "Even in the afternoon, I can make an appointment. She likes to play cards, so we can just ask her directly."
"That's good." Tang Yaoyao thought she would have to wait until tomorrow: "Uncle, how much do you know about the hospital where my aunt gave birth? My aunt mentioned that the attending physician's surname is Li."
Qiao Ziqing said, "That was more than 30 years ago. I don't know them. They've either retired or changed jobs in between. Nobody knows."
They arrived together in an old town area.
It's not as bustling as the city center, and it's relatively quiet.
The high-rise buildings are all clustered together, like a courtyard house.
There's a vegetable market right outside the door.
The pace of life is slower compared to other places, and it's also very convenient.
Once inside, there's a card game parlor.
It was mostly elderly people, and the place was completely full by 1 o'clock.
They were chatting and shuffling the cards.
Qiao Ziqing went in first and looked around. When he saw the person, he called out Tang Yaoyao.
“That’s the one.” Qiao Ziqing pointed to the old man sitting with his back to her, fiddling with mahjong tiles.
He was over eighty years old with a full head of white hair, but you could tell he was very healthy, and his mahjong-playing movements were anything but sloppy.
The people she played mahjong with were in their forties and fifties, and were of a younger generation than her.
But she had no generation gap with them at all and could talk to them about many things.
Qiao Ziqing walked over and politely greeted, "Old Zhang."
Dr. Zhang looked up and saw that it was Qiao Ziqing. He smiled warmly and said, "Oh, it's Ziqing! What brings you here? What can I do for you?"
They don't usually meet in places like this.
There must be something going on if someone comes to the card room.
Qiao Ziqing pointed to Tang Yaoyao: "This is my niece, Tang Yaoyao. I have some questions for you."
Dr. Zhang immediately stopped playing mahjong.
“Sure, it’s rare for Ziqing to ask me for help, so feel free to ask me any questions.” Dr. Zhang was quite enthusiastic.
"Hello, Dr. Zhang," Tang Yaoyao greeted politely. "I'd like to ask about your time as a gynecologist at a hospital more than forty years ago. Do you remember a head of obstetrics and gynecology surnamed Li?"
"The head of gynecology surnamed Li?" Dr. Zhang recalled.
That happened more than forty years ago; it's been a long time.
Dr. Zhang thought for a long time and said, "Oh, you mean Li Shunying, right?"
Tang Yaoyao said, "I don't know her name, I only know that her surname is Li."
"That should be correct. Back then, we only had one director surnamed Li. Why?"
"I just want to ask her where she is now," Tang Yaoyao said. "There are some things I want to ask her."
"I'm afraid it's unfortunate," Dr. Zhang said. "We've been separated for over forty years and haven't been in contact all these years. I don't even know where she is now."
“When the hospital moved, she left even earlier than us. I think she’s probably no longer in Fuzhou.”
Tang Yaoyao then asked, "Do you know anyone who worked at the hospital back then? Even a nurse would do, as long as we can find that person."
"Sigh." Dr. Zhang sighed, "I'm in my seventies or eighties. Everyone I knew has either passed away or I've lost contact with them. I haven't contacted them at all."
The trail ends here.
It's very difficult to find that director.
Tang Yaoyao glanced at Qiao Ziqing, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
But we must also recognize reality.
Their visit was of no use.
Qiao Ziqing patted Tang Yaoyao on the shoulder, offering her some comfort: "Don't be discouraged, there are still many ways to find her."
Then he said to Dr. Zhang, "Thank you for your help, Dr. Zhang."
"You're welcome, you're welcome." Dr. Zhang smiled and said warmly to him, "Ziqing, you don't have a girlfriend yet, do you?"
"..." Qiao Ziqing knew what she was going to say.
Before he could answer, Dr. Zhang said with a smile, "Oh dear, you're not getting any younger. Look, your niece is already so grown up, why don't you find a girlfriend?"
Qiao Ziqing said, "Old Zhang..."
Dr. Zhang said to himself, "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll find you someone. My granddaughter is graduating with her doctorate and is coming back from abroad. Would you like to take a look? Although she's a bit younger than you, I think you two are a good match. I have a photo; I'll show it to you."
Qiao Ziqing is over thirty years old and still unmarried.
Although many people are urging it.
Others tried to introduce him to potential partners, but Qiao Ziqing refused each time.
Unsurprisingly, he responded politely, "Mr. Zhang, there's no need for you to trouble yourself. Relationships are all about fate."
Dr. Zhang wasn't one to force anyone, so she didn't insist and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, I just think that someone as outstanding as you shouldn't let your talents go to outsiders."
Qiao Ziqing said, "Then we'll be going now."
"good."
As they reached the door, Qiao Ziqing comforted her, "I'll go look for her. There are so many hospitals across the country; as long as she practices medicine again, she can find one."
There are many channels, they just need to be patient.
Tang Yaoyao said, "Uncle, I know."
They were about to get into the car when Dr. Zhang suddenly ran out from inside.
Afraid of missing them, I had someone help me out.
The man, over eighty years old, jogged along, calling out, "Ziqing, Ziqing!"
"Oh dear, Grandma Zhang is calling you!"
A message was also relayed at the door.
Tang Yaoyao stopped in her tracks. Seeing that Dr. Zhang was out of breath and that they hadn't left yet, she stopped and walked a little further.
"It's good that you didn't leave," Dr. Zhang said. "If it's important to you, I have a photo of the hospital from back then. The Director Li you mentioned is in it too. Why don't you go take a look?"
Tang Yaoyao was delighted: "That would be even better."
Dr. Zhang breathed a sigh of relief: "Oh, my home is up there. Come with me, I'll show you the photos."
The old residential area has no elevators; you have to climb stairs everywhere.
Dr. Zhang climbed to the third floor in one breath and opened the door.
Let them come in and sit for a while.
Go to the study by yourself.
"It's been many years already, and I don't know where it's been hidden away. You'll have to wait a little longer."
In order to be efficient, Tang Yaoyao said, "I'll help you look."
"OK."
The study is filled with photographs.
From her youth to the present, everything has been arranged neatly.
They were just stored in boxes because they were old.
Several large boxes.
They searched through the lattice and showed it to Dr. Zhang.
"This is the one!"
Dr. Zhang, wearing his reading glasses, saw the faded photograph in Tang Yaoyao's hand.
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