Shen's mother was extremely angry when she heard Xiao Mandong say that no idlers were allowed to visit. She was Shen Linzhou's own mother! How could she be considered an idler? "Bah! Not allowing us to visit? Who do you think you are? Linzhou, pack up your things and come home with us. This woman has bad intentions. She even goes out of her way to bring food to my son. You're clearly trying to seduce a man. How shameless!"
Hearing his mother scold Xiao Mandong, Shen Linzhou was very angry. "Why are you scolding Doctor Xiao? What does it have to do with her? You guys can leave. Once my injury heals, I'll go back and divide the family property. You don't need to come here anymore." When Shen's mother heard her son mention dividing the family property again, she could hardly hold back her temper. "Shen Linzhou, you keep talking about dividing the family property. What? Just because you weren't raised by our side when you were a child, are we no longer your parents? Don't forget that you have the Shen surname, not the Ge surname. It was us who gave you your life. Your Second Aunt was good to you, but I haven't seen her come to visit you."
Thinking of the past, Shen's mother couldn't help but get teary - eyed. Back then, she had it so hard. Her eldest child was only two years old, and she gave birth to twins. How could she take care of three children alone? She didn't even have a moment to close her eyes at night and simply couldn't manage. Finally, she discussed with her husband that since girls would eventually marry out, it would be better to send one away so that she could suffer less and the family could have an easier time.
As it happened, Second Aunt came to their door. She had damaged her body during childbirth and said that their family only had one son. If they were willing, they could give the girl to her so that she could have a son and a daughter. She promised to treat the child well and even gave them three yuan. At that time, Shen's mother was relieved. After all, it was her own flesh and blood. She thought that since they were all family, it was better than giving the child to a stranger, and she could still see the child often, so the villagers wouldn't gossip. But she didn't expect that just a few days after the girl was sent away, her second son seemed to lose his soul and cried day and night.
The neighbors and villagers all advised her, saying that twins had a shared fate in their childhood and shouldn't be separated. If they were raised apart, something might go wrong. Afraid that their second son would have an accident, they wanted to bring the girl back, but Second Aunt refused. She said that it was witnessed by the village cadres and the child's household registration had already been registered in their family. How could they just take the child back?
In the end, the two families had an unpleasant falling - out. There was no other way. In order for their son to live well, they sent their second son to Second Aunt's house as well and asked her to take care of both children. She really did feel more relaxed. This arrangement lasted for eight years until the children started school and were brought back.
But when he came back, this child who wasn't raised by their side wasn't close to them at all. He always wanted to go back to his Second Aunt's house. His father was so angry that he beat him a couple of times, and only then did the second son gradually settle down. The more Shen's mother thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt.
"You said that Second Aunt didn't come to see me. I'm afraid you didn't tell anyone about my injury because you were afraid of her coming, right?"
Shen's mother shrank her neck guiltily. She wasn't stupid. How could she tell others? That Second Aunt was very good at winning people's hearts. If she knew that Shen Linzhou was injured, she would definitely come to take care of him, which would make her, as the mother, look even more useless. And that Ge Yuru, she had a very good relationship with this second son. She just didn't want her second son to have any more contact with the Ge family.
"Deputy Commander Shen, what's wrong with you? Why is there blood on your back?"
Xiao Ding, who was watching the commotion, suddenly saw his regimental commander looking pale, with cold sweat on his forehead and blood seeping through the back of his clothes. He was startled and quickly stepped forward to support Shen Linzhou.
Only then did Shen's mother notice the blood on Shen Linzhou's back.
Xiao Mandong quickly stepped forward to check the wound, but was stopped by Shen's mother again. "Is there no other doctor in your hospital? As the patient's family member, I request to change to another doctor. This doctor is trying to seduce the patient and has bad morals."
Shen Linzhou was so angry at his mother's words that the veins on his forehead bulged. "Enough! As my own mother, you keep preventing the doctor from saving me. Do you want me to die so that you can get the pension? I'll tell you, I'll make a will. Even if I die, I'll donate my money and won't leave a single cent to you. Please leave the hospital right now. I don't want to see you anymore."
"Son, listen to mom and let me explain..." Shen's mother had never seen her second son get so angry. She suddenly felt panicked.
Shen Linzhou waved away the hand that Shen's mother stretched out. "Get out of the way!"
Xiao Ding had long been annoyed with the deputy commander's family. They were still causing a ruckus at this time. Didn't they see how much pain Deputy Commander Shen was in? He also spoke without being polite anymore.
"Didn't you hear our deputy commander tell you to get out? If you keep delaying Deputy Commander Shen's treatment, I'll call the police and arrest you."
Shen's mother glared at Xiao Ding fiercely. "Mind your own business. This is our family matter. It's not your place as an outsider to butt in."
At this time, a delicate and gentle female voice sounded. "Brother Linzhou, what's wrong with you?"
Pei Jiaojiao squeezed through the crowd and was also startled when she saw Shen Linzhou's condition.
"How could it be so serious? Give me the medicine. I'll apply it. You can leave."
Pei Jiaojiao reached out to take the medicine tray from Xiao Mandong's hand. She thought this was a heaven - sent opportunity for her to show herself.
Xiao Mandong stepped aside. "Comrade Pei, this is the county hospital, not the military region hospital. Please be aware of your identity."
This woman must be crazy. She wasn't even a staff member of this hospital, yet she was acting all high and mighty here.
"Xiao Mandong, are you still jealous at this time? Are you crazy?..."
Before Pei Jiaojiao could finish her words, she was interrupted by Shen Linzhou's angry roar.
This roar also startled Shen's father and Shen's mother.
Shen's father understood that this "get out" seemed to be directed at this woman, but in fact, it was also directed at them. He couldn't further anger this stubborn son. After all, he wasn't raised by their side, and their relationship was already weak. If things went on like this, the little bit of family affection they had would be gone. Everything had to be planned carefully.
"Doctor Xiao, please quickly treat Linzhou's wound. We won't disturb you anymore."
"Linzhou, your mom and I will come to see you in a couple of days. You take good care of yourself and don't be angry with your mom. She's just a woman and doesn't understand anything."
After saying that, he pulled Shen's mother and walked out. Shen's mother was not willing to leave without getting the money. "Why are you pulling me? I haven't gotten this month's money yet... Mmm..."
Before she could finish her words, Shen's father covered her mouth and dragged her out of the ward.
Pei Jiaojiao's eyes were red, and she looked at Shen Linzhou aggrievedly. "Why are you treating me like this? What's wrong with me that makes you scold me like this?"
Xiao Mandong pushed Pei Jiaojiao away. "Get out of the way. Leave. The patient needs to have his dressing changed now. Don't waste any more time."
"Who do you think you are to push me?"
