Chapter 69
Xu Yirou cried for a while and then fell asleep again.
While she was fast asleep, He Nianzhu took her to a high-end private hospital invested in by the Xu family, where they observed her condition and waited for Xu Qingyan and Xu Niancheng to return.
"Bubble, I'm sorry to trouble you to sleep here tonight."
The VIP ward has two bedrooms and a living room. He Nianzhu sleeps on the sofa in the living room, and the two cubs each have their own room. Although the environment is nice, it is worlds apart from their own home.
He Nianzhu was worried about leaving Paopao alone at home.
Bubble has practiced martial arts since childhood, so she has a good physical foundation and has rarely been sick. The few times she has had injections were for vaccines.
Today was her first time being hospitalized. Bubble looked around curiously and squeezed the soft, thick bed under her bottom.
"I'm not upset," Bubble said, showing a little bit of her pearly white teeth. "Uncle, why doesn't this place smell bad? Isn't this a hospital?"
The VIP wards are different from regular wards. All the bedding is disposable, and it not only doesn't smell of disinfectant, but also has a floral scent mixed with the dry smell of sunshine, which smells wonderful.
He Nianzhu: "Because this is our own hospital, the aunties know that children don't like the smell of disinfectant, so they didn't spray any disinfectant."
Bubble keenly caught the key words, her round eyes widening: "Uncle, our family also has a hospital!"
"Then... are all the uncles and aunties at the hospital our family?"
Senming Group is known for its excellent benefits and high employee happiness index, which is over 90%. Doctors and nurses in its hospitals receive generous bonuses, and its security measures are unique in the industry. In its 20 years of operation, there have been zero incidents of medical disputes.
The phrase often jokingly used by netizens, "The company is our home, and development depends on everyone," is the true guiding principle of the employees at Senming Hospital.
“They are our family,” He Nianzhu said.
Bubble: "So, when uncles and aunties give injections, are they gentle and it doesn't hurt?"
He Nianzhu replied vaguely, "That should be it."
"Oh, that's great!" Bubble clapped her hands and giggled. "Many kids in our class are afraid of needles. Next time, I'll call them all to come for their shots!"
He Nianzhu couldn't help but laugh. "Even kindergartens are into boosting performance now. Group vaccinations, is that even possible?"
My little niece is so clever and mischievous; she looks a bit like her older brother when he was a child.
"Your classmates are really lucky." He Nianzhu suppressed a laugh. "Go to sleep, it's getting late."
"Okay!" Bubble jumped off the bed, her short legs moving swiftly, her little tufts of hair bobbing back and forth. "Uncle, I'll come back to sleep after I wash my feet~"
He Nianzhu followed, still worried, watching as the little girl quickly rolled up her trouser legs, muttering softly:
"Shower gel or scented soap, which should I use today? I need to get my towels and clothes ready, and the water temperature is just right!"
"Rinse your feet with water and rub them to create bubbles. Today is wonderful! Remember this from top to bottom: I love washing my feet!"
My little niece bent over, sticking out her little bottom, and earnestly rubbed her little feet. Her chubby little face was squeezed into a little bun. She was so cute and adorable.
He Nianzhu felt as if something had struck her chest, and her heart was about to melt.
The boy, who was usually oblivious to everything, suddenly had a breakthrough and thought to himself with delight that his daughter would be very cute in the future.
As dawn broke, Xu Qingyan and Xu Niancheng arrived, their clothes damp and dusty from the early morning.
The spacious living room was quiet, with the three siblings sitting on opposite sides of the sofa, whispering to each other.
Xu Qingyan: "Has Mom's fever gone down a bit?"
He Nianzhu: "I just took my temperature, and it has dropped to 37.5 degrees Celsius. I should be better soon."
"That's good." Xu Niancheng, who had been worried all night, breathed a sigh of relief. "It seems to be just a normal fever."
Xu Qingyan lowered his eyes, his cold face concealing worry: "Let's do another check-up after Mom wakes up."
"I agree, then—"
"I contacted Professor Yunlan before I came, and Professor Yun will personally conduct this examination."
Upon hearing this, He Nianzhu and Xu Niancheng's pupils shrank, their expressions stunned, staring at Xu Qingyan in disbelief.
Xu Niancheng asked hesitantly, "Brother, is the Professor Yunlan you mentioned the same medical giant we know?"
This is also what He Nianzhu wanted to ask.
“That’s right.” Xu Qingyan nodded noncommittally. “I’ve already spoken to Professor Yun about my mother’s condition.”
"Brother, why didn't you discuss this with us?"
He Nianzhu stood up abruptly, as he had been strongly opposed to telling the experts and professors about Xu Yirou's rejuvenation.
"What if they find out something's wrong? Aren't you afraid something might happen to Mom?"
Xu Niancheng quickly pulled He Nianzhu away: "Second brother, keep your voice down, don't wake up Mom and Paopao."
"We need to assemble a team of medical experts to investigate the truth behind Mom's shrinking. Can you guarantee that Mom's condition will never recur? Can you guarantee that there will never be any accidents?"
“Whether considering status, ability, character, or personal relationships, Professor Yun is the only suitable candidate. Only if she is the leader of this team can Mom be safe.”
Yunlan and Qiaowen are best friends, and their friendship is deep, having lasted for over forty years.
After Xu Yirou shrunk, Xu Qingyan never gave up on building a team to conduct research and protect his mother. During this time, he visited Qiao Wen several times to discuss the possibility of building a team.
Yunlan is an expert in CAR-T therapy, a novel precision targeted therapy for treating tumors with a high probability of curing cancer.
More importantly, she had researched anti-aging projects in her early years and had achieved initial success. However, a traitor appeared in the laboratory, and all the research data was packaged and sold abroad by the traitor, who then disappeared without a trace.
Devastated and disheartened, Yunlan later turned to researching CAR-T.
Her research team has won numerous honors, and Xu Qingyan plans to recruit the entire team.
“Brother, if news of Mom’s situation gets out in the middle of things, the consequences will be unpredictable. You should understand my concerns.”
The scandal of a traitor in Yunlan Laboratory back then circulated in a small circle and can still be found online today, which is undoubtedly their biggest concern.
Xu Qingyan's eyes were cold and sharp: "Then I will nip the accident in the bud."
Xu Niancheng had calmed down by now. Seeing her brother's resolute attitude, she had a thought: "Brother, did you and Grandma discuss this?"
Xu Qingyan nodded silently.
Xu Niancheng's attitude instantly changed 180 degrees: "Then I have no problem with it, I support your decision."
He Nianzhu: ? ? ?
Two against one, the minority submits to the majority: "...I just ignored you, bro, I support you too."
The meeting adjourned pleasantly.
At 7:00 a.m., the chartered plane carrying Yunlan's team arrived smoothly at Beijing Airport, and within 20 minutes, the 12-person research team filled the ward.
Professor Yun, who was in his seventies, stood by Xu Yirou's bedside, his gaze burning with surprise. He lowered his voice and asked, "She does look quite like that young girl, Yirou."
Qiao Wen, who was standing nearby, corrected her: "It means 'meat'."
"Meatball?" Professor Yun was taken aback, then smiled and looked up at her best friend teasingly: "It seems you really like this little girl. It's rare to see you so close to a junior."
Qiao Wen looked away, her ears slightly burning, and said in a light tone, "It's only right to be close to my own daughter, but I don't spoil the younger generation like you do."
Professor Yun chuckled: "There's nothing I can do. I only have one granddaughter. Wen, you're teasing me now, but don't let me find out you spoil that little girl."
Qiao Wen replied firmly, "I won't."
Outside the window, insects chirped and birds sang, tree shadows swayed, and the azure sky was clear and blue; a summer morning was so vibrant.
After sweating profusely all night, Xu Yirou's fever finally subsided by more than half. She slowly woke up, her wet, doe-like eyes darting around before suddenly shining brightly.
A soft, joyful child's voice cried out, "Mommy!"
"Mom, am I dreaming?" Xu Yirou jumped up, and Qiao Wen, who was quick enough not to stop her, opened her arms, "I want a hug!"
Qiao Wen readily bent down, put on a stern face, and gave her a tight hug, saying, "Slow down, don't rush, your fever hasn't completely subsided yet."
Perhaps it was because she was so happy to see the person she liked as soon as she opened her eyes that Xu Yirou could only see Qiao Wen and acted more spoiled and clingy than usual.
"Mommy, Rou Rou wants a good morning kiss~"
She pouted her little lips, gave Qiao Wen a quick kiss on the cheek, and then eagerly brought her own face close, acting all cute and affectionate:
"It's your turn, Mom."
Qiao Wen said coldly: Mua~
Professor Yun's eyes widened like copper bells.
Is this not spoiling?
She and her granddaughter have never been this clingy before...
Xu Yirou smiled contentedly, only then noticing that there was someone else there. Her pupils widened in surprise: "Aunt Yun."
Yunlan smiled kindly, her eyes crinkling: "It's me. You still remember me?"
Yunlan and Qiaowen are close, so Yunlan naturally knows that Qiaowen is estranged from the younger generation in her family. Xu Yirou and He Ting have been married for many years, but she has only met Yunlan once.
Yunlan learned from Xu Qingyan that Xu Yirou's mind and behavior had deteriorated; she didn't remember He Ting, with whom she spent every day, but she did remember her.
This truly surprised Yunlan.
Xu Yirou nestled in Qiao Wen's arms, glancing at her timidly.
Yunlan found it strange and asked kindly, "What's wrong, Rou Rou? Are you afraid of Aunt Yun?"
Qiao Wen patted the little girl's back. Xu Yirou pursed her lips for a moment and then asked weakly, "Aunt Yun, are you... are you here to give me a shot?"
Yunlan paused, then exchanged a glance with Qiao Wen.
"No need for injections." Yunlan shook her head and smiled. "Your fever has almost subsided. You can get better with medicine. There's no need for injections."
Xu Yirou was half-believing and half-doubting, clinging to Qiao Wen's arm with her little hands and peeking out curiously.
"Really? Adults shouldn't lie to children..."
Aunt Yun is very gentle, but she can give injections. She has given injections to many adults and children, so she is a little afraid of her.
“Aunt Yun never lies to children.” Yun Lan was very good at coaxing young children, and she glanced at her best friend with a smile, “If you don’t believe me, ask your mother.”
Hearing the word "mother" from her friend brought a faint blush to Qiao Wen's neck.
She lowered her head slightly, her fingers unconsciously poking Xu Yirou's cheek, the soft, squishy texture distracting her attention.
Professor Yun: Oh dear, you mean old lady, she wants to poke my cheeks too.
Professor Yun, still a child at heart, looked on with envy.
Xu Yirou raised her chubby little face: "Mommy, is Aunt Yun really not here to give Rou Rou a shot?"
"Really." Qiao Wen gave Yun Lan a deep look. Well, drawing blood doesn't count as getting a shot. "Aunt Yun isn't here for a shot."
"Yay!" Xu Yirou, who was on high alert just a second ago, rushed over with a big smile the next second. "Aunt Yun, I'm Rou Rou, I've become a little kid."
She excitedly showed herself off in every way: "Look, my hands are small, my feet are small, and my head is big."
In Yunlan's memory, Xu Yirou was a pure and gentle girl with a timid and delicate appearance, like a spotless white pearl.
However, the little girl in front of me was as enthusiastic as a little sun, showing no trace of her former self.
Yunlan stroked Xu Yi's soft hair, her tone doting: "My sweet girl."
"Grandma, Aunt Yun, breakfast is here. Come and have some breakfast." Xu Niancheng's footsteps were silent.
The moment he saw Xu Yirou, he rushed over, his eyes sparkling with joy: "Mom, did you just wake up? Does your head still hurt?"
"Xiao Bao!"
The mother and daughter, who had been separated for more than a month, snuggled together, oblivious to everyone else, expressing their longing for each other. The few days felt like many years since they had been apart.
Laughter from the ward drifted into the living room, where Xu Qingyan and He Nianzhu arrived upon hearing the news, followed by Paopao. Just as Xu Yirou was about to feel happy, a group of unfamiliar adults suddenly burst in.
The entire ward was packed with people.
Xu Yirou: !!!
The pale-faced cub cried out in surprise and darted into Xu Niancheng's arms, revealing only its clear and gentle eyes.
Seeing this, Yunlan quickly comforted her: "Oh, little girl, don't be afraid, those are all Aunt Yun's students."
He turned around and scolded, "You bunch of people in your thirties, how can you still act so recklessly? You're scaring the child. Get out of here!"
The dozen or so researchers were scolded by their teacher until their faces turned red. They didn't dare to say another word and all slunk away.
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