Chapter 245 The Isolated Island (Part Two)
After that night, "Brother Pei" became Ji Wanqing's "boyfriend," and then, naturally, he became her "Mr. Pei."
It was just an ordinary Friday night.
Ji Wanqing is currently doing a regular weekly live stream. She has now semi-retired from the spotlight, started her own guild, and will no longer stream every day as before.
The screen was filled with rapidly scrolling comments, and special effects for gifts were constantly appearing.
She was in excellent form today, her gameplay was smooth and fluid, her commentary was witty and humorous, and the atmosphere in the live stream was lively.
Pei Yu was unusually on time to leave work today. He was sitting in his study, processing some non-urgent medical records. He could faintly hear Ji Wanqing's clear and pleasant voice coming from the gaming room, which made him feel at ease.
However, this tranquility was shattered by a sudden ringing of a cell phone.
It was an emergency call from Pei Yu Hospital. He answered the phone, and his expression quickly turned serious.
"...Okay, I understand the situation. I'll be right there."
He hung up the phone and strode to the e-sports room.
Ji Wanqing had just finished a game and was interacting with the live chat when she saw Pei Yu come out wearing a coat, and her brow twitched.
"Is it an emergency?" she asked, instinctively lowering her voice.
"Yes, a patient with aortic dissection, the condition is very critical, and surgery is needed immediately."
Pei Yu spoke concisely, walked to her side, glanced at the camera, and spoke quickly into the microphone in a volume only the two of them could hear.
"I have to go to the hospital right away. I might not be back tonight. Lock the door and get some rest."
His tone was calm, but Ji Wanqing caught a fleeting hint of urgency in his eyes.
She had heard him mention aortic dissection; it was an extremely dangerous condition where life and death often hung in the balance.
"Go quickly, be careful on the road." She nodded hurriedly, her heart pounding for him and for the patient she had never met before.
Pei Yu quickly kissed her forehead, then grabbed his car keys from the front door and hurried out of the house.
The door closed, leaving only Ji Wanqing and the light from the computer screen in the room.
The chat in the live stream was still scrolling happily, and the fans had no idea what had happened in those few dozen seconds.
Why is Qingtian suddenly silent?
Is that the island's big brother back? I think I just heard my crush's voice!
[Honey, let's move on to the next game!]
Ji Wanqing took a deep breath, trying to calm her somewhat erratic heartbeat, put her headphones back on, and tried to smile into the microphone.
"It's alright, it's alright, let's continue. Just now... um, I had some urgent work matters to attend to on the island, so I had to go out."
She tried to bring her attention back to the game, but her thoughts kept drifting to the hospital operating room.
She knew that at this moment, Pei Yu must be changing into surgical scrubs, undergoing strict disinfection, and preparing to embark on a race against death.
Every decision he made, every cut he made, was related to a precious life.
During the subsequent live stream, Ji Wanqing was clearly distracted and made more mistakes.
Attentive fans noticed something amiss.
[Sunny's acting strange today, is she worried about the island boss?]
Being a doctor's family member is really tough; they're always on call.
Wishing the surgery on the "Island Guy" goes smoothly and the patient a safe recovery!
Looking at these heartwarming comments, Ji Wanqing felt a bittersweet feeling in her heart.
Instead of starting a new chapter, she composed herself and spoke softly to her fans.
"Thank you all for your concern. He... went to save a critically ill patient. I suddenly realized that while I'm sitting here playing games and chatting with everyone, he and his colleagues are fighting to protect other people's lives. This feeling... is strange, but also a bit heavy."
She rarely talked about these things in her live stream, and her tone was filled with concern and admiration.
“I used to think he was just busy and worked hard, but it wasn’t until we actually lived together that I truly understood what the word ‘doctor’ means. It means that your time doesn’t completely belong to yourself and your family, it means being called upon at any time, and it means bearing enormous pressure and risks…”
She spoke slowly, as if confiding in her fans, or perhaps sorting out her own feelings.
The originally cheerful atmosphere in the live stream room turned calm and warm, with fans sending encouraging and comforting messages in the chat.
Just then, the screen of Ji Wanqing's phone on the table suddenly lit up.
The message came from Pei Yu's colleague; the surgery was clearly not over yet, and this was probably a short break in between.
Don't worry, Brother Pei is in surgery and is currently stable. Let me tell you to go to sleep early.
A simple sentence, like a reassuring pill.
Ji Wanqing's tense nerves finally relaxed a little.
She picked up her phone and started typing on the keyboard.
Okay, thank you for your hard work.
After thinking for a moment, he spoke again to the live stream audience.
"He just sent a message saying that the surgery is still in progress, but the situation is stable at the moment, so there is no need for everyone to worry too much."
She knew that live streaming was her job, and it wasn't good to keep talking about such heavy topics, so she took the opportunity to shift everyone's attention.
Ji Wanqing ended her live stream early that night.
She stopped thinking about the game and sat quietly on the sofa, waiting for the door to open, which might not happen tonight.
For the first time, she felt so clearly that her marriage was not just about the warmth of everyday meals, but also connected to the life-or-death situations at the hospital, carrying another heavy responsibility and concern.
This understanding gave her a deeper appreciation and support for Pei Yu.
As dawn broke, Ji Wanqing drifted off to sleep on the sofa. She didn't know how much time had passed before she felt someone gently lift her up.
She opened her eyes and saw Pei Yu's bloodshot eyes, which held a tired smile.
"Was the surgery successful?" she asked in a hoarse voice.
"Yes, it worked." He carried her towards the bedroom, his voice low and hoarse. "Why are you sleeping on the sofa?"
"I'll wait for you." She hugged his neck and buried her face in the crook of his neck. "Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Pei."
Pei Yu placed her on the soft bed, leaned down and kissed her forehead, his eyes filled with tenderness.
"I told you to get some rest, but you're still sleeping on the sofa."
He smiled helplessly, "I'm going to take a shower. You can sleep a little longer. I'll wake you up for breakfast in a bit."
Ji Wanqing held onto his neck tightly, her eyes filled with heartache. "You've been working all night, you don't need to make me breakfast. I'm not a child anymore."
Pei Yu chuckled, "As long as I have a little strength left, I will take good care of you. This is my promise to you, and it will never expire."
Ji Wanqing suddenly had a wicked idea. She circled her right hand around his chest and raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Oh? You mean you still have the strength?"
"Huh?" Pei Yu asked, puzzled. He lowered his eyes slightly and grabbed the restless hand. "Stop messing around. I just came back from the hospital. I'm dirty."
Ji Wanqing didn't speak, but instead pulled his neck down with force and kissed his lips, the words escaping between his teeth.
"I don't... dislike you..."
Pei Yu was so captivated by her initiative that he didn't separate from her until he was panting.
He took off his gold-rimmed glasses, pulled the person back into his arms, and walked towards the bathroom.
"Since you don't want to sleep, then come shower with me..."
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