Chapter 271 The Past is Like Smoke
When they arrived at the hospital, Bai Yiyi immediately gave first aid.
At first, the nurse didn't let Jiang Xiaoxiao see her because Jiang Xiaoxiao was not a relative of the patient and knew nothing about the patient.
The orphanage has been notified and someone is taking over the administrative work.
What they did was reasonable and even well-intentioned, but they were no match for Jiang Xiaoxiao.
She was so stubborn that even the police couldn't persuade her unless she saw the child.
Finally, the tired nurses succumbed to her strong will and agreed to let her go into the small ward to visit Bai Yiyi.
As soon as Jiang Xiaoxiao saw the child, she knew why she was so concerned about her.
It was not just that she was seriously ill, but also because she was obviously wary and resistant. Many things about Bai Yiyi reminded her strongly of herself. She could not ignore Bai Yiyi, just as she could not ignore her own child.
He can devote all his heart to his stepson and stepdaughter Jiang Xiaoxiao, so what can't Jiang Xiaoxiao give for a homeless child?
Jiang Xiaoxiao's eyes swept over the child lying quietly on the hospital bed. Her eyelids were tightly closed and she was breathing laboriously.
The fever had stained her high cheekbones with a flush.
Her right hand was secured to the bedside for easy access to an intravenous drip, and another bag next to the bed measured her urine output.
Jiang Xiaoxiao walked to the bed, her attention focused on the sick and helpless girl on the snow-white sheets.
She gently placed her cool hand on her forehead and smoothed her hair.
"You're going to be okay," she whispered. "I promise."
Bai Yiyi struggled to pry open her heavy eyelids, and Jiang Xiaoxiao looked into a pair of bright black eyes, the outer edges of which were sky blue, clean and pure.
At a loss, Bai Yiyi first focused on Jiang Xiaoxiao's face, and then she glanced at the doctors, nurses, and the welfare home staff in work clothes. A trace of fear flashed in her eyes, and she tried to sit up, but she was so weak that she couldn't even lift her hands.
Jiang Xiaoxiao moved to the other side of Bai Yiyi. "Don't be afraid," she said quietly. "You are in the hospital now."
Then, as if guessing the girl's deepest nightmare, she added.
"I won't let anyone take you away."
Those bright eyes looked at her face, perhaps it was Jiang Xiaoxiao's appearance that finally calmed her down.
Like a vigilant wild animal, Bai Yiyi gradually relaxed and drifted into sleep.
When Bai Yiyi's condition improved, Jiang Xiaoxiao also started to take action.
She was determined not to let the girl, who had not yet confided in them, be taken to the orphanage, not even for a day.
She used her influence through her personal connections, and a patient she had saved at the time helped her.
Besides, it makes no difference whether there is one more child or one less child in the orphanage.
Her stubbornness and tenacity finally paid off.
When Bai Yiyi was allowed to be discharged from the hospital, she followed Jiang Xiaoxiao home.
Although they have not yet developed friendliness or trust, Bai Yiyi has gradually become accustomed to Jiang Xiaoxiao and the children in the family.
She would answer their questions, her responses were brief, but she never actually talked to them.
Jiang Xiaoxiao was not discouraged.
From the very beginning, she simply treated her as her own child, and soon, she really was.
This lonely girl was suddenly pulled into the joyful comfort of a large family. For the first time in her life she had a roof over her head, her own room, and enough food in her stomach every night.
She had clothes hanging in her closet and new shoes on her feet.
She was still too weak to share the household chores that everyone was doing, but Jiang Xiaoxiao began to guide her in her studies. Since she was the same age as her stepdaughter Zhang Xin, she supervised her studies and brought her to the same level as Zhang Xin.
Bai Yiyi's desire for books was like a hungry puppy seeing food, so she placed the books where they were within easy reach.
Those shrewd, cautious eyes were wary of the subtle changes in the family relationships, measuring the differences between what she saw and her previous understanding.
Finally, she relaxed enough to let down her guard and told Jiang Xiaoxiao that her name was Bai Yiyi.
Bai Yiyi's relationship with every member of her family is quite complicated.
She wanted to stay away from Jiang Xiaoxiao but couldn't. She treated her like a mother, just like she took care of her other children, which terrified her but she happily immersed herself in her loving care.
Just like an older sister and teacher, she gradually helped Bai Yiyi get used to it and let her know that there was nothing to be afraid of. Jiang Xiaoxiao gave her respect and friendship, and finally love.
At first, Bai Yiyi slowly learned how family members interacted with each other, how the back-and-forth conversation brought people together, and then she began to feel more at ease.
Zhang Xin's teasing still irritates her, but it also makes her laugh more easily than others.
She has a strong learning ability, as if she was born to be that way.
When it comes to medical skills, she has a doctor's natural keenness and fatal patience and calmness. This child learned all the medical skills from Jiang Xiaoxiao, and was admitted to a medical school and became a top doctor.
The child cried uncontrollably when she died.
Cry like a real baby.
Now she couldn't let her go down the same path as in her previous life.
Her students deserve a better future, at least not to be traumatized mentally.
Jiang Xiaoxiao sighed, and Song Moting looked at his wife.
Jiang Xiaoxiao always sighs by herself. He always has the illusion that Jiang Xiaoxiao is by his side, yet separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
I really don’t like this feeling, it makes me feel confused and annoyed.
He thought they were in tune with each other and loved and trusted each other, but Jiang Xiaoxiao clearly had something on her mind but she didn't say it.
"Xiao Xiao, what's wrong? Tell me what happened, maybe I can help you? Are you still worried about the child?"
Song Moting's only guess came from the child just now.
Jiang Xiaoxiao smiled, "Not yet. I am indeed worried about the child. I always feel that I have a strong affinity with the child. I hope she can live a happy life. But I have to fill your stomach first. Let's go. Brother Jin must be waiting impatiently."
There's no point in being anxious, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Being in a hurry doesn't mean you can do it well.
"Xiaoxiao, if there is something you really need to do, be sure to tell me. Don't keep it to yourself. I'm your husband, your man, and someone you can rely on. It's better to share the burden with two people than to worry about it alone."
Song Moting didn't want to dwell on this topic. Jiang Xiaoxiao didn't want to talk about it. He wouldn't force her. He just wanted her to know that he had her back.
Jiang Xiaoxiao nodded, "I understand, Comrade Song, I will definitely tell you if there is anything, seriously."
Although I knew I couldn't say it, I was still moved by Song Moting's words. It was a warm and heartwarming feeling to have someone willing to support you.
Two people went back.
(End of this chapter)
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