Xu Ningyan indicated that she understood: "I'll go get some of these things now, and I'll find a way to buy the rest. But what if he wakes up and doesn't see anyone—"
As a nurse, Wu Chunyu has seen too many situations like this. Generally, they will help if they can.
He immediately said, "Go and come back quickly. We'll keep an eye on this ward for you. Once he wakes up, we'll tell him you went out to buy something and will be back soon!"
Xu Ningyan thanked her profusely and insisted on giving Wu Chunyu a handful of White Rabbit milk candies as a token of her gratitude.
Without daring to delay, he hurriedly ran outside.
It was already dinnertime, and if she hurried, she could still buy dinner for two at the state-run restaurant.
As for other things needed for hospitalization, there was really no other way but to take them from my personal space.
We can't let the big boss suffer!
Fortunately, Xu Ningyan was fast on his feet and arrived at the state-run restaurant just in time for lunch.
The evening menu includes braised chicken with wild mushrooms, shredded pork with green peppers, green peppers with bean curd sheets, scrambled eggs, and stir-fried potato slices.
Meat and vegetables cost 45 cents a serving, stir-fried vegetables cost 15 cents a serving, and a standard flour steamed bun was 5 cents a piece, as big as an adult man's fist, very sturdy. Two ounces of rice made a very full bowl, costing 10 cents and 2 ounces of grain coupons.
Xu Ningyan was exhausted after the afternoon, especially after carrying Gu Zhiyuan into the hospital and running around delivering news. The little bit of steamed buns and milk she had for lunch was long gone.
The aroma of food made my stomach rumble loudly.
We ordered a stir-fried pork with green peppers, a scrambled egg, a stewed chicken with wild mushrooms, and a stir-fried bean curd with green peppers.
Considering that Gu Zhiyuan needed to nourish his body, I packed him a lunchbox with stewed chicken with wild mushrooms and scrambled eggs.
The remaining two dishes were also very generous in portion. The stir-fried pork with green peppers was mostly made of shredded pork, which was tender and smooth. In addition, the green peppers were the local kind with a spicy flavor, which was both spicy and appetizing.
Xu Ningyan ordered a bowl of rice and devoured the remaining two dishes in no time.
After finishing her meal, Xu Ningyan asked for a free bowl of noodle soup to cleanse her palate before finally putting down her chopsticks with satisfaction.
He brought three steamed buns for Gu Zhiyuan and carried them out of the state-run restaurant.
When they reached a secluded spot, they rummaged through their storage space and found a towel, an enamel basin, and the thermos they had bought, which they carried into the ward.
As soon as I pushed open the door, a sharp gaze swept over me.
Xu Ningyan's legs went weak under that gaze. Was this the aura of a big shot?
When the big boss was in the Unity Brigade before, his hair covered his eyes, so it wasn't very noticeable.
At this moment, Gu Zhiyuan's gaze was unobstructed, causing Xu Ningyan's heart to pound wildly.
When Gu Zhiyuan saw that it was Xu Ningyan who pushed the door open, he lowered his eyes. When he looked up again, the sharpness and pressure in his eyes had disappeared.
He nodded at Xu Ningyan: "Thank you for saving me! I can't thank you enough, I will definitely repay your kindness in the future—"
On a whim, Xu Ningyan blurted out, "I will repay you with my body!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted it and covered his mouth. It was all his fault for reading too many jokes in the past and not being able to resist responding to them!
You need to change this habit from now on!
Gu Zhiyuan's eyelids twitched, his expression turned cold, and he wanted to rebuke him for his inappropriate words.
But looking at Xu Ningyan's guilty expression, she's still just a child. She knows what kind of life she's led before. What could those people in the Xu family possibly teach her? They probably just picked up a few words from somewhere and started repeating them.
Besides, this girl saved my life. If I scold her for such a small thing, wouldn't that be ungrateful?
Therefore, his expression softened again, and he pretended not to have heard the question, asking the question that concerned him most: "The message I asked you to deliver?"
Xu Ningyan was filled with excitement; it was time to show off his achievements.
You know, if you don't tell me what you did for the big boss, how would he know, with his busy schedule and foresight?
So you need to know how to take credit! Let the big boss know what you did, and leave a good impression, right?
You'll have more opportunities to do things and showcase your abilities in the future! Over time, won't the higher-ups notice your competence and capabilities? The day you're entrusted with important responsibilities won't be far off!
Suppressing her excitement, Xu Ningyan placed the lunchbox on the bedside table and replied, "Comrade Gu, please rest assured, after I took you to the hospital, I didn't waste any time and went straight to No. 21 Changlai Lane, where I found the person you mentioned. He asked about your condition, and I told him you were injured and hospitalized! He also asked me what happened, but you didn't ask me to tell him, and I didn't dare to say anything. I just conveyed your message, and then I came back!"
Gu Zhiyuan gave Xu Ningyan an approving look. She was a sensible child who didn't speak carelessly or spread rumors.
Although she was a country girl, she had a very steady temperament.
Despite witnessing such a bloody scene, he remained calm and composed, and did not recklessly rush out to save people. Instead, he calmly devised a plan, pretending to bring the police, which scared the people away.
So far, I haven't brought it up myself, and she hasn't asked me a single question about my affairs.
In Beijing, it's rare to find someone this age with such a mindset.
Unfortunately, such promising talents can only be wasted in the countryside under the current circumstances.
A faint sense of regret crossed Gu Zhiyuan's mind.
However, this slight disappointment was quickly dispelled by a rich aroma.
Turning her head, Xu Ningyan had already opened the lunchboxes. Inside the two lunchboxes were two full dishes: one was chicken stew with wild mushrooms, and the other was scrambled eggs. There were three large steamed buns on the lids of the lunchboxes, which smelled incredibly tempting.
Gu Zhiyuan hadn't had lunch, and was now starving. The aroma of the food made him swallow hard, even with his strong willpower.
"Eat up! I asked the nurse, and you can eat normally now that you're awake! You lost a lot of blood, so you need to nourish yourself. Drink some chicken soup first. I'll go see if there's any fish soup or some pork liver for you tomorrow to help replenish your blood!"
At that time, hospital wards didn't have the small tables like modern hospital wards where people could sit on the bed and eat.
Gu Zhiyuan's left arm was injured, but his right arm was fine, though it had some abrasions.
In addition, his legs were injured in multiple places and were swollen, so he couldn't move easily.
Therefore, it was quite difficult for Gu Zhiyuan to get food.
He thought Xu Ningyan hadn't eaten and wanted her to eat with him.
Xu Ningyan, however, said that he had already eaten and that it was all his.
Gu Zhiyuan had no choice but to give up. He held his chopsticks but couldn't turn around to pick up any food, so he could only eat his steamed bun dry.
Seeing Gu Zhiyuan's struggling expression, Xu Ningyan asked, "Are you sure you can manage? Or should I feed you?"
She didn't think much of it. Wasn't the big boss injured? If she took good care of him and increased her favorability, would he ever mistreat her in the future?
It's just feeding her, right? Just treat it like doing volunteer work. How could it be difficult for her? I guarantee I'll provide her with a bite of meat, a sip of soup, and a steamed bun, and feed the big shot to her heart's content!
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