The hospital was right next door; we were just waiting for the doctors and nurses to bring out the mobile bed.
Huo Qingfeng knelt down, looking at the frail girl before him, his heart aching terribly. "Gu Miaomiao? Gu Miaomiao, can you hear me?"
Gu Miaomiao hadn't completely lost consciousness; she was just dizzy and had her eyes closed. Hearing Huo Qingfeng's voice, she slowly opened her eyes. She stared at him blankly, seemingly not recognizing him. After a while, her eyes began to moisten, and tears slid down her cheeks.
"Brother Huo..." she called out, very softly, as if only her lips were moving.
Huo Qingfeng smiled and said gently, "You'll be alright, don't be afraid."
He found Gu Miaomiao's phone in her bag, pulled out Xuan Yuanjinan's number, and dialed. The call was answered quickly, and a deep male voice came through. "Gu Miaomiao is in an accident; she's at the city hospital."
Xuan Yuanjinan on the other end said, "I'm coming right away," and then hung up the phone.
Gu Miaomiao seemed to want to stop him, but could only open her mouth weakly. The liquid flowing from her body made her realize something, filling her with sorrow.
The doctor and nurses arrived and carefully lifted Gu Miaomiao onto a mobile bed, running all the way back to the hospital.
Huo Qingfeng ran alongside her, his face expressionless, but his heart filled with anxiety. While he didn't love Gu Miaomiao, he wasn't entirely devoid of brotherly affection. He was also deeply distressed by what had happened to her.
The crowd of onlookers dispersed.
Ling Ruoke hurriedly followed, all the way to the operating room door. She immediately saw her colonel standing there, his face expressionless, but she could sense the anxiety in his heart. Seeing her appear, he forced a smile.
Ling Ruoke slowly walked over and took his hand. "Gu Miaomiao will be alright." At this moment, this was all she could say.
Huo Qingfeng put his arm around her and hummed in agreement. Then he pulled her to sit down on the bench with him.
Ling Ruoke had overheard the murmurs in the crowd. It seemed Gu Miaomiao had been pushed down by a young woman, and they had argued beforehand. If that was the case, then it was probably similar to what she had witnessed last time. That woman might be Gu Miaomiao's husband's mistress.
Looking at the operating room light, Ling Ruoke felt increasingly uneasy. She hated infidelity more than anything; in her mind, marriage was sacred. You can choose to be a womanizer, or a playboy, then don't get married; but if you do get married, then you must be faithful to that marriage.
Huo Qingfeng seemed to understand the turmoil in her heart, so he squeezed her hand and smiled at her.
Ling Ruoke slowly rested her head on his shoulder, feeling both lucky and sorry for Gu Miaomiao. Although Gu Miaomiao was willful, she wasn't a bad person at heart, and her innocent and cheerful nature was very endearing. Such a person shouldn't be treated like this. That man was truly despicable!
Huo Qingfeng reached out and put his arm around her, gently patting her shoulder. "Don't think so much. There are too many unfortunate people and things in this world. If you have to feel sad and upset about every single thing, how much time will you have left to be happy?"
"Mmm," Ling Ruoke responded. As a woman herself, it would be too cold-blooded to say she had absolutely no thoughts.
Not long after, rapid footsteps echoed on the stairs. Then, a tall man in black casual clothes appeared at the top of the stairs and rushed towards them.
Ling Ruoke had never met Xuan Yuanjinan, but she could guess that he was Gu Miaomiao's husband. Therefore, she couldn't help but look at him with coldness and disdain.
Huo Qingfeng released Ling Ruoke and slowly stood up. He and Xuan Yuanqi were close friends, so he also knew Xuan Yuanjinan, though they weren't close. Although he was disgusted by Xuan Yuanjinan's infidelity, it was someone else's family matter, and he couldn't interfere. Therefore, he remained as calm as usual, without much expression.
Xuan Yuanjinan rushed over and slammed on the brakes in front of Huo Qingfeng. "Huo Qingfeng, how is Miaomiao?"
Huo Qingfeng glanced at the closed operating room door, then turned back to look at him. "She's still being resuscitated. But I believe she'll be alright. Sit down and wait." With that, he sat back down.
Xuan Yuanjinan looked at the operating room, his expression complex. His hand, hanging limply at his side, unconsciously clenched into a fist, revealing the bulging veins on the back of his hand.
Ling Ruoke despised him even more. Since he was capable of such beastly acts, why pretend to be so affectionate now? If he truly wanted to be heartless, he should be heartless to the end; feigning affection is more shameful than being heartless!
Xuan Yuanjinan turned and walked towards the stool, but was startled when he met Ling Ruoke's disdainful and cold gaze. He didn't speak, nor did he sit down on the stool, but instead stood leaning against the wall by the window.
Xuan Yuanjinan raised his hand and pinched his brow; his head ached slightly. His gaze remained fixed on the operating room, his face expressionless, and no one knew what he was thinking. Only his clenched fist betrayed a hint of his emotions.
Ling Ruoke took a deep breath, looking down and clutching the hem of her clothes. She dreaded waiting outside the operating room; it made her feel cold all over. Although the people in the operating room weren't her family, she still felt incredibly helpless.
Huo Qingfeng reached out and took her hand. "Why don't you go check if the test results are out yet? If they are, then go and complete the discharge procedures. If they aren't out yet, then go back to your ward and get some sleep, okay?"
Ling Ruoke shook her head. "I'll wait with you."
Huo Qingfeng didn't say anything more, holding her hand as they sat quietly together. Neither of them felt completely at peace.
Gu Miaomiao hadn't even come out of the operating room when the Gu family arrived. Gu Weiguo, Gu Chengfeng, and Rong Xiumei arrived together, with Rong Xiumei leading the way. As soon as she rushed down the stairs, she started shouting loudly, "Miaomiao, my child..."
Gu Weiguo shouted, "What are you yelling about? Shut up!"
Rong Xiumei pursed her lips, not daring to shout again. Her feet still rushed towards them, staggering so much that one worried she might fall at any moment. Her hair was disheveled, and she looked quite pathetic.
Xuan Yuanjinan slowly walked up to her and called out to Rong Xiumei, "Mom."
“Jinan, what happened? How did Miaomiao end up in the hospital for no reason? How is she now? Is the baby alright? This is our family’s first precious grandson, he can’t be hurt…” Once Rong Xiumei opened her mouth, it was like a breach in a dam, she couldn’t stop.
Ling Ruoke looked at her, her brows furrowing instinctively. She couldn't tell whether this mother truly loved Gu Miaomiao. She just instinctively felt that having such a mother was a tragedy for Gu Miaomiao!
"Mom, calm down. Miaomiao is still in the operating room, and I don't know the specifics. Can you calm down first?" Xuan Yuanjinan's tone was clearly a little impatient, and he didn't like his mother-in-law very much.
Just then, Gu Weiguo and Gu Chengfeng arrived, and Xuan Yuanjinan greeted them. "Grandpa, Dad."
"Jinan, what happened to Miaomiao? How did she end up in the hospital?" Gu Weiguo was also anxious, but he didn't cry and shout like that person.
“Grandpa, I don’t know the specifics either. I only came here after receiving a call, so maybe they know more.” Xuan Yuanjinan gestured towards Huo Qingfeng and Ling Ruoke.
Gu Weiguo and Gu Chengfeng had already noticed Huo Qingfeng's presence, but they were concerned about Gu Miaomiao, so they asked Xuan Yuanjinan first.
Rong Xiumei only noticed Ling Ruoke and Huo Qingfeng then, and immediately rushed over like a locomotive. She questioned them harshly, as if she had confirmed that they were the ones who had hurt Gu Miaomiao. "What are you doing here?"
Before Ling Ruoke and Huo Qingfeng could even speak, Rong Xiumei shouted again, "I know! It must be you who did something to Miaomiao! It must be you! Last time you pushed our Miaomiao down the stairs, and what did you do to her this time? Ling Ruoke, I'll fight you to the death!"
Huo Qingfeng grabbed Rong Xiumei's hands as she reached for Ruo Ke, looking at her coldly. "I understand you're anxious, but please don't falsely accuse my wife. I didn't hold it against you last time you wronged her and caused her suffering at the police station, but that doesn't mean I won't hold it against you every time!"
"Xiumei, stop making a scene!" Gu Chengfeng hurriedly came over and pulled his wife away. "Miaomiao is still in the operating room, what's the point of you dwelling on this now?"
Rong Xiumei wanted to say something, but Gu Chengfeng forcibly dragged her over there.
Huo Qingfeng pulled Ling Ruoke together to stand in front of Gu Weiguo.
"Old Gu."
“Grandpa Gu, Miao Miao will be alright.” Ling Ruoke had always had a good impression of Gu Weiguo, and she respected the old man.
Gu Weiguo nodded, his brows furrowed, and sighed before asking, "Did you bring Miaomiao to the hospital? What exactly happened?"
“We don’t know much either. When we arrived, Miao Miao had already had an accident. We took her to the hospital, but we don’t know how she got into trouble.”
Ling Ruoke initially wanted to say what she had overheard, but then swallowed her words. With the old man's abilities, finding out the truth would be a piece of cake. Public gossip isn't necessarily true, so there was no need to add fuel to the fire.
"Thank you for bringing Miaomiao to the hospital. I believe she'll be alright." The old woman pursed her lips and nodded, seemingly trying to convince herself that her granddaughter would be okay.
"We also believe she will be alright."
With Gu Weiguo present, Rong Xiumei dared not cause any more trouble, but she glared at Ling Ruoke with a very unfriendly look.
Ling Ruoke had already gotten used to it, so she simply stopped looking at her and completely ignored her presence. After all, she only cared about Gu Miaomiao's safety and didn't care about Rong Xiumei at all.
About an hour later, the operating room door finally opened.
The Gu family members rushed over together with Xuan Yuanjinan.
Ling Ruoke and Huo Qingfeng remained standing in the same spot, and they could hear the doctor's words.
Gu Miaomiao survived, but the baby was lost.
Ling Ruoke wasn't surprised by this result. Gu Miaomiao was thin and looked haggard. The child was already prone to miscarriage, and now, with the external impact, the tragedy of miscarriage was almost unavoidable. She hoped that Gu Miaomiao could bear the news. Although she said she wanted to terminate the pregnancy, she would definitely be in great pain if the child were truly gone.
"Let's go." Huo Qingfeng took her hand and headed towards the examination department.
Ling Ruoke remained silent the entire way, her heart filled with mixed emotions and a heavy feeling of unease.
Ling Ruoke's test results are in, confirming a full recovery. Huo Qingfeng, holding the report, grabbed her and spun her around. "That's wonderful, my wife! My wife is healthy again!"
Ling Ruoke wrapped her arms around his neck and finally smiled. "From now on, let's be healthy babies together, and neither of us will get sick or hurt, okay?"
"Of course." Huo Qingfeng put her down and gave her a big kiss. "Let's go, honey, let's get the discharge papers done and then go home."
Ling Ruoke smiled and let him lead her away.
After quickly completing the discharge procedures, I went back to my ward, packed my things briefly, and left the hospital happily.
Ling Ruoke got into the car, waved her little arm, and called out, "Let's go home!"
Huo Qingfeng leaned down and kissed her, then started the car, drove out of the hospital parking lot, and started heading home. "What's the first thing you want to do when you get home?"
"Take a shower! I'm going to soak in the bathtub for a good hour!" After spending a few days in the hospital, I felt like I was covered in the smell of baking soda and germs. Of course, the first thing I need to do when I get home is take a good shower, apply some fragrant shower gel, and come out feeling nice and fresh.
Huo Qingfeng looked at her with a smile and said, "Shall we shower together?"
"From now on, all your requests will be ignored, hmph!" So that he won't spout anything unpleasant again.
Then, a wail erupted from inside the car, which didn't stop until the car reached the front door of the house.
Ling Ruoke got out of the car and stared wide-eyed at the flower-lined path that seemed to extend from the front gate into the villa. This setup...it looked just like a wedding venue! She turned to the colonel and asked, "Are you sure we're not in the wrong place?"
Huo Qingfeng raised an eyebrow, took her hand, opened the door, and went inside. A fragrant aroma of flowers wafted in, refreshing and delightful.
The flower path was supported by a trellis, with vines twining around and covering the top support, which was covered with flowers, each blooming beautifully and fragrantly. The vines also cascaded down below, where flowers were in full bloom.
Ling Ruoke covered her mouth and giggled. "Who came up with this?"
"No need to guess, no one but our mother would go through all this trouble." Huo Qingfeng knew it the moment he saw it.
Ling Ruoke smiled and admired it. "Mom is so thoughtful."
The two people walked hand in hand to the villa entrance when a figure rushed towards them like a train engine.
“We’re home, baby!” Yang Ziyun shouted, giving Ling Ruoke a big hug.
Ling Ruoke hugged her back, feeling a little flustered. "Mom, thank you. It's so beautifully decorated; I definitely couldn't have done that!"
"Mommy, me too! Me too! I helped too!" Little Huo Fu'an rushed out, loudly claiming credit.
Ling Ruoke bent down and picked him up, showering him with kisses. "Thank you, my little darling!"
Huo Fu'an chuckled, put his arm around her neck, and tried to smear saliva on her face.
Ling Ruoke put her down and was surprised to find that even Tan Peishi and Tan's mother had come. The usually empty house was now bustling with activity. These people all cared about her, and she felt a warm glow in her heart.
After greeting everyone, Ling Ruoke went back to her room to take a shower. Opening the bedroom door, she saw the familiar layout. It had only been a few days since she'd been back, but it felt like an eternity. Looking at the large, comfortable bed, she wanted to jump on it and roll around, but not wanting to smell of soda water on herself, she grabbed her pajamas and rushed into the bathroom.
Soaking in the hot water, she felt every pore on her body relax and open up, so comfortable that she wanted to moan. Ling Ruoke slowly closed her eyes, enjoying the comfort of the moment.
She opened her eyes abruptly when she heard the door open, then closed them again. At this moment, the only person who would rush in was the colonel, because only he had the room key.
Ling Ruoke listened intently to the sounds outside, her feelings a jumbled mess. There was a strange anticipation, a touch of shyness; she didn't know whether she wanted him to come in or not.
Just as I was thinking this, the bathroom door was pushed open.
Ling Ruoke suddenly opened her eyes and saw a naked man leaning against the doorway. Tall and muscular, with dark skin and a seductive expression: So this is what men can be—so alluring!
Ling Ruoke felt her face burning hotter than the hot water that had soaked her body. She felt she had already done something, but she didn't know how to do it properly, so she just stared at him blankly, as if she were in a daze.
Huo Qingfeng couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Wife, you look like a little lamb waiting to be eaten by the big bad wolf." Her watery eyes, helpless gaze, and slightly parted red lips all conveyed one message: Eat me, eat me!
Ling Ruoke blushed, lowered her head, and pouted, saying, "Who told you to sneak in while people were taking a shower? Shameless!"
Huo Qingfeng laughed heartily and squeezed into the bathtub with a long stride. The once spacious and comfortable bathtub suddenly became incredibly crowded. He opened his body and covered her entirely.
Ling Ruoke reached out and grabbed his shoulder, pushing him forcefully. "You're so heavy!"
Huo Qingfeng took her hand and kissed it on the lips. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder, pulling her into his embrace. He lowered his head and pecked at her delicate lips repeatedly. "Wife, did you miss me?"
"No, not at all!" Ling Ruoke pursed her lips and glared at him. This man is so mean; he always pulls this stunt.
Huo Qingfeng lowered his head, his nose brushing against hers. His deep, magnetic voice exuded a captivating charm. "But I miss you, what can I do? Look, it misses you so much." As he spoke, he winked mischievously at her.
Ling Ruoke's face flushed even more, feeling as if her blood was boiling. She felt utterly useless; even though they were an old married couple, she still couldn't resist his teasing every time. "You're so naughty!"
Huo Qingfeng chuckled softly. He was willing to bet his darling didn't know that saying "You're so naughty" during intimacy wasn't an insult, but rather a coquettish temptation. He pressed his breath against her ear, his hot breath making her ears blush even more. "I am naughty, but only to you!"
Ling Ruoke never knew that such a sentence could be like a love confession, making her blush and her heart flutter. Her moist eyes looked at him, dark and deep, silently captivating.
Huo Qingfeng buried his face in the crook of her neck. "Wife, don't tempt me." He was currently succumbing to temptation.
Ling Ruoke was so angry that she opened her mouth and bit his ear. "I'll teach you to twist the truth!"
Downstairs, everyone was preparing a sumptuous dinner to celebrate Ling Ruoke's discharge from the hospital. Huo Qingfeng remembered this, which is why he didn't ask for anything more. The water had already cooled down, so he picked her up and took her out of the bathtub. He grabbed a towel and began to dry her body.
Ling Ruoke really wanted to roll her eyes. That's because other women's husbands aren't good enough. If a woman's husband can keep her up until dawn every time, would she dare to dream of having a more vigorous husband? Pah! She's gone bad!
"Hurry up and get dressed and go downstairs, you've made me the laughingstock again!" This was what troubled Ling Ruoke the most. If it were just the two of them at home, they could simply get some sleep after all that fuss. But now there were elders, friends, and children downstairs, and she had to go down and keep them company. He disappeared with her while she was showering; anyone with half a brain would know what they were up to! Thinking about the knowing looks they'd get downstairs, Ling Ruoke really wanted to hide under the covers and wait until everyone was gone before coming out!
Huo Qingfeng kissed her, then stopped making a fuss. They changed clothes together, dried their hair, and went downstairs.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com