Jiang Jingzhou was leaving in two days, and Lin Zhaoyue felt like a heavy stone was pressing on her heart. No matter what she did, she couldn't breathe, especially at night when she tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. She didn't even have the energy to play with the child.
In contrast, Jiang Jingzhou was sleeping soundly.
He had no idea of the impending danger, so naturally he felt no pressure.
In the middle of the night, Lin Zhaoyue felt something pressing down on her as she lay there. She sat up halfway and listened to the steady, powerful breathing beside her. Her eyes darkened.
“Jingzhou…”
After much deliberation,
Lin Zhaoyue called out to wake him up.
"Hmm? What's wrong, honey?" Jiang Jingzhou heard his wife's very serious tone and thought something had happened. He was instantly wide awake and looked at her nervously.
"Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Did you eat too much tonight? Should I take you to the hospital?"
"I'm fine, but I have something very important to tell you..."
"Um?"
Jiang Jingzhou reached out and touched her forehead. She didn't have a fever, which meant his wife wasn't talking nonsense.
"you say,"
What could be so important that you have to say it so late at night?
"..." Lin Zhaoyue hesitated for a moment, "I know this sounds absurd, but I hope you can seriously consider whether you want to participate in this mission?"
Jiang Jingzhou: "..." I will definitely participate in this mission! The quota has already been submitted, and there is no possibility of any changes.
His wife seems very concerned about his participation in the mission. Is she hiding something important from him?
Jiang Jingzhou listened quietly to her.
Lin Zhaoyue mentioned Ren Zhaodi's unlucky words about "short lifespan," saying, "We're not afraid of the worst, but it's good to be vigilant. We shouldn't participate in this mission. We should just tell the leaders that we're at home with the children and that we have important business to attend to and can't go out."
"..." Jiang Jingzhou remained silent for a long time after hearing what she said.
Lin Zhaoyue was getting anxious.
Did he listen to it or not?
"I always feel uneasy. It doesn't matter what the mission is or whether you get promoted. I just hope you can stay with me and the children..." It's that simple a wish.
Lin Zhaoyue raised her hand and grasped his palm. "Okay?"
"If you find it difficult to bring this up, then I'll go and explain it to the boss."
"……well."
Jiang Jingzhou suddenly sighed, "Wife, I know you're worried about me, but I can't just not go because of these unfounded curses. How can we take that woman's words seriously? I'll be careful out there and come back safe and sound."
"..."
Despite all that, we still have to go.
Lin Zhaoyue felt her heart sink; she knew she couldn't persuade him on this matter, and she was completely helpless.
The following days were extremely difficult. Lin Zhaoyue was in a daze. Early on the third day...
Just as Jiang Jingzhou was about to leave, the two housekeepers at home suddenly told him at the same time that the child had a fever!
A characteristic of twins is that if one gets sick, the other will also get sick.
One sick child is enough to keep the whole family busy, let alone two sick children at the same time.
Lin Zhaoyue's first reaction was that perhaps the children all "knew" something...
She used to be the least believer in fate, but now she's half-believing and half-doubting.
"Jingzhou, you shouldn't go."
Hua Xiuyun said anxiously, "With both children burning up like this, you're really going on a long trip? Take the children to the hospital right away! Our children were premature, and I heard from the doctor that fever is very dangerous for babies, as their immune systems are weaker than those of full-term babies."
Jiang Jingzhou frowned. Was he going to skip this mission? But the children's health was more important right now!
"Go to the hospital!"
Seeing this, Jiang Guofu didn't say anything and quickly took the child to the hospital.
Lin Xiaobao also planned to go to the hospital, but he had to go to school, so he couldn't go.
"..."
The children have pneumonia.
You have to understand that pneumonia can be deadly these days!
Lin Zhaoyue's legs went weak after hearing what the doctor said!
"Doctor, there must be a cure for pneumonia! No matter the cost, we must cure our child! Money is not a problem."
"That's right. If your hospital has any medicine, you must let us use it. My child is still so young. You must do your best."
Lin Zhaoyue and Hua Xiuyun pleaded with the doctor, who reassured them that he would do his best.
"But I have to tell you the truth, our hospital really doesn't have the specific medicine, but the military hospital does. So if you have any connections, you can try to find a way!"
Why would the military hospital need to find a solution? Jiang Guofu could handle it with just one phone call!
He hurriedly went to make contact.
Another issue is that the children are too young now, so they need to be taken extra care of, whether it's for IV drips or anything else.
The two aunts usually took good care of her, and Lin Zhaoyue didn't blame them.
Humans eat grains and other foods, so how can they not get sick?
Even if she takes care of the child herself, the child will inevitably get sick sometimes.
When Jiang Guofu returned after making the call, the military hospital would immediately send over a special medicine for pneumonia, and the child would be fine after using it.
"Jingzhou, the military region shouldn't have set off yet. You can still make it there if you go now!"
"What did you say?!"
Hua Xiuyun grabbed his arm unhappily, "The children are so sick now, and he, as their father, is not at the hospital taking care of them. Where do you expect him to go?"
"Missions, missions! All you can think about is missions. Why don't you go take the mission in your son's place? There's a priority to everything."
Lin Zhaoyue: "..." She didn't even need to say anything; her mother-in-law was already delivering the message directly.
Jiang Guofu frowned. "This is no joke. We agreed to go on the mission. Now that the children are alright, why are you still keeping him here? He's not a doctor, he doesn't know how to take care of children, he can't do anything. Let him do what he can!"
"Jiang Guofu, I've been with you for so many years, how come I never realized you were such a cold-blooded and heartless person?"
Hua Xiuyun shoved him in exasperation, "If I were the one lying in the hospital today, would you also let your son disregard his own mother's life or death just to participate in a mission?!"
"What exactly do you consider important? When you were young, you didn't care about me and our son. Where were you when the child was sick? Where were you when the school called for parents? You have no idea how I've managed to raise our child all these years!"
Hua Xiuyun didn't want to argue with him in the hospital; the hospital wasn't a place for quarrels, and the constant coming and going would disturb other patients' rest.
But if Hua Xiuyun doesn't say some things, she'll go crazy!
Jiang Guofu looks like a human being, but he doesn't speak a single human word.
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