"team leader……"
Jiang Wan and Chu Yu paused, hesitating the moment they saw the person clearly, unable to connect the patient before them with the team leader they remembered.
Dry.
gray.
Her once fiery red short hair had lost its luster and now looked like withered grass.
However, her skin was not as dry as her hair; on the contrary, it was full of vitality. Her figure had not changed, and overall, apart from looking a little weak, she was fine.
Although his appearance hadn't changed much, his sharp temperament now seemed much softer, and the former sharpness and coldness were no longer visible.
She went from being a powerful warrior to an ordinary woman who could be seen anywhere.
"Oh, you've arrived."
"Yeah, I brought these two who were fighting in bed over here."
On the contrary, the conversation between Margaret and Yun Shuchang was indeed relaxed and comfortable, without the slightest hint of strangeness.
"What are you waiting for? Come in."
Turning back with a smile and a wave, Yun Shuchang sat down directly on the edge of Margaret's bed, even reaching out to touch her gray hair, clicking her tongue in amazement:
"Okay, you've saved money on hair dyeing. By the way, how long will it take to recover?"
Seeing the two interacting as usual, Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment before going in and standing by the bedside to observe them.
Turning her head slightly, Margaret dodged her vice-captain's descending hand and pursed her lips:
"We'll see. Anyway, according to the doctor's estimate, it will probably take about three months."
Chu Yu understood the implied meaning and tilted his head to ask:
"And during this time, what about our team?"
Vice-captain Yun Shuchang answered the question for her, smiling as she said:
"We're on holiday!"
"Although the process was not good, our mission was ultimately successful. In addition, because there were wounded, the higher-ups gave us some free time."
"Thank God! Those office workers still have at least a tiny bit of humanity."
She moved her arm, which was wrapped in a special plaster cast, and turned her head to look at Margaret, who was smiling slightly, and teased:
"Hey Captain, why don't you take advantage of this precious vacation to find someone to date? We agreed before that I'd introduce you to some guys!"
laugh.
Margaret gave Yun Shuchang, who had become lazy due to the holiday, a disdainful push, and laughed dismissively:
"You want to introduce me to someone? I'm not interested in your type!"
"Besides, before you introduce me to men, you should find someone suitable for yourself first."
With her expression frozen, Yun Shuchang straightened up and looked at the captain who had reopened old wounds with a resentful gaze.
She said nothing, but it seemed she said everything.
Everything is understood without words.
But Margaret ignored her completely and joked:
"Don't try that on me, we're different."
"I'm not in a hurry. It doesn't matter whether I look for one or not. Your family has been pressuring you quite a bit, hasn't they?"
With a pout, Yun Shuchang slumped down, turning her head away from the hurtful woman.
Ignoring her, Margaret looked at Jiang Wan and the other woman, who had calmed down, and said:
"Although there will be no restrictions on you during this period, I still suggest that you work together and continue to build rapport."
"The side effects have brought my strength back to the level of an ordinary person, but the recovery is gradual, and I may be able to rejoin the team soon."
"As for that mandatory task, the task rewards will be distributed according to the old rules, everything is the same as usual."
Jiang Wan remained silent after entering the room, listening quietly without saying a word.
When she heard that the mission had been successful, she wanted to ask some questions, but she remained silent.
Looking at the two silent young team members and the seasoned vice-captain, a strange light flashed in Margaret's eyes, and she said:
"I will stay in Bincheng for treatment during this period. I will be transferred after my condition is completely stable. If you need anything, you can come to this room to find me."
"I'm a little tired now. You guys go ahead, I have other things to take care of."
Without any emotion, Margaret gave the order to leave.
Upon hearing this, Yun Shuchang immediately nodded, picked up her cane, and took the lead in walking out of the ward.
"When it comes to finding a man, remember to let me know when you're interested, and I'll help you make an assessment."
"We'll be going now, you get some rest."
As if she already knew this ending, Yun Shuchang left without the slightest hesitation or delay.
With her brows furrowed, Jiang Wan wanted to say something more, but Yun Shuchang, who was walking ahead, pulled her away.
There was no resistance, but as she was being carried out the door, she turned back and stared intently at Margaret's gray hair, biting her lip tightly.
Chu Yu was the last to leave. She silently turned her head back, a hint of confusion and hesitation flashing in her eyes.
Then, she gave in to the captain's calm gaze, turned around, lowered her head, and left the room.
Click.
The ward returned to silence, and the vitality in the room vanished with Jiang Wan and the others' departure.
The warm environment and facilities, along with the high-end testing equipment, make it a very comfortable place to recuperate. Patients here will surely receive comprehensive care and treatment.
This is how it should be.
Now, the only sound in the quiet room is the increasingly heavy, suppressed breathing.
Margaret maintained a smile, but her hand, resting on the blanket, gradually clenched, revealing prominent veins.
But the blanket was only deformed, not torn directly.
Compared to the arms that could once easily wield a giant axe, they were now so weak and powerless.
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