After waiting for about an hour, Xu Xiangyang wondered what kind of serious illness this was.
Logically, if there were no problems, someone would have come out and said something, but no one has come yet.
He raised his hand and glanced at his watch. So much time has passed, what exactly happened?
"Gu Panyun's family?" A nurse-looking person came out of the operating room and looked around.
Xu Xiangyang immediately walked over and said, "Hello, I'm Gu Panyun's colleague."
"Didn't her family come?" The nurse asked, seeing that he was alone and not a relative.
Xu Xiangyang shook his head and said, "We're from out of town, here on a business trip. Could you tell us what's going on with her?"
Because he had waited for so long and Gu Panyun's condition was quite frightening, he was still quite worried.
What if something goes wrong? How will he explain it?
The nurse said, "The patient's condition is stable. She had acute appendicitis. It's amazing that she endured it for so long. When the appendix was taken out, it was swollen to the size of a finger."
As she spoke, the nurse frowned, indicating that the situation was indeed quite serious.
The appendix is usually very small, but when it becomes as thick as a finger, you can imagine how painful it must be.
Xu Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing it was appendicitis. Appendicitis is nothing serious; it just needs to be removed in time.
But this person is really something else. With such swelling, they still said they were fine. It must have been in so much pain.
After paying all the fees, he returned to the arranged ward and saw that Gu Panyun was already lying in bed.
The person is still unconscious, and he can't leave now, so he can only resign himself to sitting there.
This is ridiculous; he just went on a business trip, and now he's come to take care of her.
I glanced at the time; it was almost time for Officer Wu to get off work. This matter couldn't be delayed; I had to get it done.
Otherwise, they would all have to spend the New Year here; Xu Xiangyang still wants to go home.
Just as he was pondering his next step, Gu Panyun, who was lying on the bed, slowly woke up.
"Comrade Xu." Her face was still very pale, and she looked particularly weak.
"You're awake. Is anything bothering you?" Xu Xiangyang noticed that she didn't seem to be in good condition.
Gu Panyun shook her head. She had heard about her situation in the operating room, so apart from a little pain in her wound, she didn't feel uncomfortable anywhere else.
"Comrade Xu, I'm so sorry to have troubled you." She blushed a little as she recalled being picked up earlier.
But her face was so pale that she couldn't even blush.
Xu Xiangyang was relieved to see that she was alright. "It's okay. Everyone has their problems when they're out and about. It's good that you're alright."
I hope nothing bad happens. What if her family comes looking for him?
I have no money! Don't try to scam me!
Looking at his gentle face, Gu Panyun felt that this person was so heartwarming!
Xu Xiangyang glanced at the time and said, "Comrade Gu, I'll come see you again tonight. Didn't I just make an appointment with Officer Wu? This matter can't be delayed."
He was still thinking of going home for the Chinese New Year, not spending it here.
Gu Panyun was well aware of the importance of this matter, so she said, "Comrade Xu, you go ahead with your work and don't worry about me. Just make sure things are done well."
It's already quite remarkable that they even brought her here. Most people would be terrified if they saw her like that, and it would be a miracle if she didn't run away.
She was terrified at the time, and was so weak from the pain that she had no strength left. She still feels a bit scared when she thinks about it now.
How could Xu Xiangyang really ignore her? They were colleagues from the same company; how could he not come to visit her when she was hospitalized?
This is the only person he knows. If he really doesn't come, wouldn't the girl be scared?
"Don't worry, things will be taken care of. I'll bring you food later," Xu Xiangyang said, then got up and left.
After he left, Gu Panyun felt a sense of emptiness in her heart. However, she was also very touched, and the thought of it made her blush.
She was picked up by a gay man, and for quite a while. Although there was a reason for it, she still couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.
Oh my god, I'm so embarrassed!
Gu Panyun: (ノ≧?≦)ノ
After Xu Xiangyang left, he arrived at the agreed-upon Shengli Hotel, which was not far from the health center. He asked for directions and walked there, a journey of about fifteen minutes.
As he passed by the department store, several ticket scalpers at the entrance caught his attention, and he went over and bought some tickets with his money.
He didn't have many food coupons; the ones his work unit gave him were enough to eat, and he had none more. He also didn't have meat coupons, as there were no nationwide meat coupons available.
Now that the tickets are exchanged, we can go to the restaurant.
He glanced at the time; it was just after get off work. He decided to go in and reserve a table before leaving, so he wouldn't have to stand in the wind at the door.
The facilities here are far superior to those in the new city. Shanghai is the largest import and export city, so there are many good things here.
"Hello comrade, do you have any private rooms available?" he asked as he walked over.
The waiter looked him up and down, noticing that he was well-dressed, and then said, "Yes, how many are in your party?"
Xu Xiangyang smiled and said, "You two."
It seems that dressing well really does help; otherwise, everyone would judge him by his appearance first, and if he didn't dress well, he'd be in big trouble.
After going upstairs, he was seated in a small private room and looked at the handwritten menu.
The food available here varies daily, so the menu changes regularly.
There are plenty of good things too, including beef and mutton, all kinds of fish and seafood, you name it.
Big cities are definitely great; you can eat whatever you want. It's wonderful.
"Shall we order now?" the waiter asked.
Xu Xiangyang glanced at the time and, seeing that it was almost ready, said, "I'll have a braised beef brisket, a steamed fish, a stir-fried vegetable dish, a hairy crab, and a soup."
Seeing that he had ordered so much, the waiter was very friendly and brought him some hot water.
These two people can't possibly finish this much food, but we're here to get things done, so we can't be too stingy.
After paying the fare, Xu Xiangyang sat comfortably in his chair, waiting for Officer Wu to come over.
Time passed slowly, and only half of the dishes were served when they heard someone open the door and come in.
When Officer Wu saw that it was indeed him, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had eaten here before, he had never been to a private room.
Seeing the braised beef brisket and stir-fried vegetables on the table, his expression brightened even more.
To be honest, this Comrade Xu isn't stingy at all; he ordered beef.
"Comrade Xu, have you been waiting long? I rode my bike here, and as you know, it's quite far from our factory." He sat down and wiped the sweat from his brow; he was truly exhausted.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and said, "It was my oversight; we should have found a restaurant closer to home."
What?
Officer Wu waved his hand, "No need, it's fine here. It's close to my home when I go back, so it's convenient."
What a joke! Where nearby can you find a restaurant as good as the Victory Hotel? This place is much better; it's worth the ride, even if it's a bit further, because you can get a good meal.
Xu Xiangyang smiled without saying a word. He could tell from Wu's clothes that his family was not well-off and that it was not a common occurrence for him to come here to eat.
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