The next day, Xiao Jiu appeared in the intensive care unit looking refreshed and carrying gifts. As soon as Zhou Shengnan saw her, she gave her a knowing smile and nudged her shoulder.
"Wow, it's different after being pampered! Your husband is so handsome, that military uniform looks amazing on him!"
Seeing Zhou Shengnan looking at Xiao Jiu with starry eyes and an expression of admiration, Xiao Jiu pinched her waist speechlessly.
"Is it appropriate for you to praise someone else's husband like that in front of your man and your best friend?"
Zhou Shengnan glanced at Geng Yun, whose face had darkened considerably, and couldn't help but laugh.
"He's really handsome. Although you used to be handsome too, you've already changed careers. Unlike him, who's so young and already..."
Before Zhou Shengnan could continue, Xiao Jiu suddenly sighed and reminded her.
“Sister Shengnan, he has been injured many times and can no longer fly planes. All he has now is just empty fame earned at the cost of his life.”
Geng Yun's expression turned serious. "You two are both remarkable."
"Look at you, you're already here, why are you bringing up all this old stuff?"
So, you've returned double what I gave you yesterday?
The nutritional supplements that Xiaojiu brought this time were all from the Soviet Union.
"This is milk powder and honey for Auntie, this is coffee for you two, and this is chocolate for the child."
Before Zhou Shengnan could refuse, he stuffed it all into her hands and secretly gave her some instructions.
"These are all foreign goods that my friend brought back from the Soviet Union. Stop tearing them and put them away quickly."
After muttering to herself, Zhou Shengnan had no choice but to lock herself in the cabinet. She then told Xiao Jiu about the old lady's situation.
"Isn't this to be expected? The fact that Auntie was able to regain consciousness briefly and that her vital signs were stable means that the surgery was successful."
However, you should pay attention to the things the doctor told you, as it's not impossible for it to recur in the future.
Although surgery was performed, lifespan was still somewhat affected…
When Xiao Jiu said this, she had already pulled Zhou Shengnan out of the ward, so Geng Yun couldn't hear her.
Zhou Shengnan also stopped joking and sighed with a serious expression.
“I know, and my husband knows too. It’s just that the old lady has suffered her whole life and deserves to enjoy her retirement, but instead she has this disease.”
We thought that even if it's just three or four years, or even one or two good years, it would be worth it to let the family reunite for a few more years.
Xiao Jiu had to go to work, so the two parted ways after chatting for a short time. When they returned to the ward, Geng Yun had already packed his luggage.
"I have to leave this afternoon. I'll leave it to you to take good care of Mom. I'll come over as soon as I'm done."
"You go about your business. The children are all grown up and can take care of themselves. Don't worry about me, Mom. I'll take care of everything."
Geng Yun's square face, with its sharp features, was full of gratitude for Zhou Shengnan: "Wife, you've worked so hard these past few days."
"Here we go again. My mother is good to me, so isn't it only right that I do this? I've already taken my leave in advance, so I'll take care of things from now on."
After giving a few more instructions out of concern, Geng Yun intentionally or unintentionally circled back to Xiao Jiu, even mentioning her lover.
Being a serving soldier, the perceptive Zhou Shengnan immediately sensed that something was amiss.
"You're also a demobilized soldier. Xiao Jiu has already said everything he needed to say. You're asking me where he and his wife have been all these years? Who am I supposed to ask?"
Seeing the wariness in his wife's eyes, Geng Yun rubbed his temples in exasperation.
"Look at you, I was just curious. By the way, the gift in the cabinet was from her? It's written in Russian on it."
Zhou Shengnan replied casually, "It was a gift from her friend, and she brought it over to share with me."
I also wanted the children to try it. As for the writing, I didn't look at it or ask. What are you planning to do with it?
Zhou Shengnan's renewed wariness displeased Geng Yun.
“We are husband and wife, and she is your friend. What’s wrong with me asking one more question?”
Can you please stop carrying your professional habits with you all the time?
I really don't like the genuine doubt you have when you look at me.
"I'm a retired soldier, your spouse, and the head of a county. Do you think I would do anything to your friend?"
Zhou Shengnan couldn't explain why her attack power had suddenly increased, but she just felt uncomfortable.
Especially... Geng Yun has been out of the military for many years and has gone into politics. He no longer has the unwavering belief he once held dear.
Although he treated her well, his mercenary nature at work had been assimilated by the corrupt officialdom.
As the number of nice things in the house increased, and as the social obligations of visiting people came and went, and as the savings accounts piled up one after another, she actually felt panicked.
Even the money for his mother's medical treatment this time, I heard, wasn't taken by him, but rather someone else brought the money and connections to him.
Since it was a matter of life and death, she had no way to intervene, because she was living with her child and mother at the military base, and Geng Yun was too busy to see her at all.
She didn't know exactly what he was busy with each day, and he didn't talk to her much about officialdom.
But the topic of alcohol inadvertently raised her guard up instantly.
Geng Yun left with resentment towards her. Zhou Shengnan didn't see him off; she just stood by the window and watched him being picked up by a car.
The unease in my heart grew stronger and stronger.
After much deliberation, Zhou Shengnan immediately approached Xiaojiu and told her that her husband was acting strangely.
Xiao Jiu was surprised by Zhou Shengnan's reaction, but Shengnan smiled wryly: "It's probably due to my profession. You know, I was in charge of communications in the army."
In seemingly peaceful times, there are actually endless traitors and enemy agents to be dealt with. So what if it's your spouse?
You can know a person's face but not their heart; when they turn on you, they don't care what your relationship is.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiu knew that Zhou Shengnan was able to say such a thing because she had seen too many examples of falling out over the years.
Their relationship seems good, but in reality, because they spend little time together, they don't experience conflicts. It's no exaggeration to describe it as a respectful and courteous relationship.
Judging from the deep sorrow in Zhou Shengnan's eyes, she had truly made her husband the prime suspect.
Xiao Jiu wanted to say that she was being too sensitive, but...
They are a married couple. If they didn't know each other so well, why would they have such uneasy expressions?
But she managed to calm her down first, saying, "It's okay, I'm just a scalpel operator, what can anyone do to me?"
Besides, I'm only staying here for a few days. I've taken your reminder to heart, and I'll be more careful.
After seeing Zhou Shengnan off, Xiao Jiu took out her schedule and subtly changed a few times.
Little did Geng Yun know that as soon as he left the hospital and got into his car, someone handed him a briefcase.
After missing two intersections, the person handing over the bag left, and the driver kept his eyes straight ahead the whole time, as if he hadn't seen anything.
Geng Yun stared intently at the briefcase in his hand, hesitating to open it...
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