As soon as Xiao Mandong finished speaking, there was a knock on the door of the ward.
"Deputy Commander Shen, Director Sun, Pei Jiaojiao, and that Zhang Shaohong who wanted to transfer you to another hospital the other day are here to see you."
Hearing what Xiao Ding said, Zhang Shaohong got extremely angry. It was enough to mention her name. Why did he have to bring up the matter of the transfer?
This guard really looked down on people. Because of the transfer incident, she was suspended from the investigation at the hospital. She had planned to come here to plead with Shen Linzhou to take back the report he had filed. But when she and Pei Jiaojiao came to the hospital this morning, the guard wouldn't even let her get close to the ward, let alone pass on a message. After more than half an hour of polite pleading, they still didn't get to see him. So, she had no choice but to go home and find her elder sister - in - law. As soon as her elder sister - in - law came, this snobbish thing passed on the message. As a soldier, being so snobbish is really outrageous.
"Come in!"
Shen Linzhou really didn't want to see the Pei family members. But since they had already come to the hospital, especially with the wife of Division Commander Pei, he couldn't be too over - the - top. Although he disdained pulling strings, he understood the ways of the world. In the army, promotion was based on military achievements, but it was also necessary to maintain interpersonal relationships.
When Pei Jiaojiao entered the ward, she hung her head, with red eyes, looking like a wronged little girl.
Director Sun wore a big smile on her face and was carrying some gifts in her hand. "Young Shen, I've been so busy that I haven't come to see you. How are you? Are you recovering well?"
Shen Linzhou quickly stood up to offer her a seat.
"Director Sun, you're too kind. Please have a seat. I was seriously injured and still need to recover slowly. The army has approved a three - month leave for me to recuperate."
"You look in good spirits. Then take your time to recover. You haven't had a rest in so many years. Just take this as a good break."
After a few rounds of small talk, Director Sun tucked a wisp of hair behind her ear, looking hesitant to speak.
Shen Linzhou pretended not to notice. If you don't say it, I won't ask. If there's nothing to say, I'll just sit quietly and never take the initiative to find a topic. Anyway, as long as I'm not embarrassed, it'll be others who feel awkward.
Xiao Mandong almost couldn't hold back her laughter. She didn't believe that Shen Linzhou couldn't tell what Director Sun was up to.
Director Sun gave a light cough. "Linzhou, Auntie wants to have a private chat with you."
Director Sun really couldn't understand what her excellent daughter saw in Shen Linzhou. He was just like a blockhead and didn't understand the ways of the world at all.
"It's okay, Director Sun. Just say what you want. It's not like we're talking about any military secrets. There's no need to avoid others."
Shen Linzhou's look was as naive as if he didn't understand anything.
Pei Jiaojiao glared at Xiao Mandong. "Xiao Mandong, you really have no manners at all. When there are guests, don't you know how to be discreet? "
Pei Jiaojiao really looked down on Xiao Mandong. She had no sense of propriety at all. Her mother had made it so obvious that she wanted to have a private conversation. Why was she still sitting there motionless? Wouldn't a normal person find an excuse to leave first and give them some space to talk?
"Comrade Pei Jiaojiao, even if you're the daughter of the division commander, you can't order people around. "
"I'm a doctor in this hospital. Where I want to stay is none of your business. Besides, I was already here when you came in. We hadn't finished our conversation yet when you interrupted us. Since you're here to visit the patient, shouldn't you just leave the gifts, take a look, and then leave? Why are you trying to drive away the guest who came first? You really have good manners."
Hearing what Xiao Mandong said, Director Sun turned around and sized her up. She was sharp - tongued. No wonder her daughter said she always got the short end of the stick when dealing with this woman.
"Little girl, don't be so sarcastic. I'm an elder. I have something to talk to Deputy Commander Shen. You'd better go out and wait for a while."
Hearing her mother's words, Pei Jiaojiao raised her head defiantly at Xiao Mandong. Her mother was the women's director, and her father was the division commander. Compared with her, Xiao Mandong was still inexperienced.
Xiao Mandong slightly curled her thin lips. "So this is why Pei Jiaojiao is so domineering. Where do you get off being someone's elder? In the hospital, there are only doctors and patients. If you like to act like an elder, go home."
Xiao Mandong wasn't going to indulge them. If it were someone else, she would definitely leave first. But since it was this family, she definitely couldn't leave. She and Shen Linzhou still had a mission. What if something went wrong and affected the completion of the mission?
Director Sun, who was always high - and - mighty and used to being flattered, for the first time had someone talk to her like this. For a moment, she didn't know how to retort.
Shen Linzhou frowned tightly, his sword - like eyebrows knitted together.
"Director Sun, Doctor Xiao is my attending physician and also my savior.
"As for Comrade Pei Jiaojiao, I've clearly stated my attitude. I won't associate with her. I thought I'd made it very clear, but I don't know why Comrade Pei just doesn't seem to understand me. She's repeatedly been rude to my doctor.
"Since you're here today, I'll explain the meaning of my words to you clearly. Please help me explain it to Comrade Pei. Maybe because my family is from the countryside, the dialect I speak makes it hard for Comrade Pei to understand. I'm really sorry, but I really don't want to waste Comrade Pei's time. I hope you understand."
After Shen Linzhou finished speaking, Director Sun's face flushed red. What did his words mean? Was he saying that her daughter couldn't understand human speech and that she should go home and educate her well?
Was it too harsh to talk about a young girl in her twenties like this? These words were really hurtful. How could Shen Linzhou talk like this? If these words got out, it would definitely affect Pei Jiaojiao's reputation.
Director Sun was so angry that she pointed at Shen Linzhou but couldn't say a word for a long time. Then she turned around and left in a huff, completely forgetting the purpose of her visit today.
"Sis, where are you going? What about me? Sis, don't leave. Wait for me."
Seeing her elder sister - in - law leave, Zhang Shaohong angrily twisted her butt and quickly chased after her.
This niece was really an idiot. They came here today to apologize, but what was she doing? She went after the doctor again. Clearly, Shen Linzhou's attitude was quite good today. If they just talked nicely, maybe they could get him to withdraw the complaint report. But she just had to cause trouble at this time. And this elder sister - in - law, too. She could just state the matter directly. Why did she have to talk separately? They'd already lost face. What did it matter if others heard? If she lost her job, what would happen to her natal family? Her younger brother was about to get married and needed money urgently.
Seeing Director Sun storm off, Xiao Ding quickly picked up the things on the table and chased after her. He directly stuffed them into Zhang Shaohong's hands. His commander definitely couldn't accept their things; otherwise, it would be hard to explain.
At this time, seeing her mother run off in a fit of anger, Pei Jiaojiao didn't care about anything else and quickly chased after her.
Pei Jiaojiao grabbed her mother's bicycle. "Mom, why are you leaving? Don't go. You promised to talk to Shen Linzhou about us dating. Once we're family, he'll naturally withdraw the report."
Director Sun angrily slapped Pei Jiaojiao's hand off the bike. "Pei Jiaojiao, no wonder Shen Linzhou said what he did about you. You really can't understand a single word."
After saying that, Director Sun rode away without even looking back at Pei Jiaojiao. It was just too embarrassing.
Pei Jiaojiao rubbed her hand, which had been slapped red by her mother, and the tears welled up and streamed down uncontrollably.
Just then, Zhang Shaohong, carrying gifts, caught up and stamped her feet in anger. "Your mother's gone. What am I supposed to do?"
Pei Jiaojiao's chest heaved with anger, and her eyes stared fixedly at the direction where Director Sun was disappearing.
"Auntie, we'll handle it ourselves. I'm going to win Shen Linzhou over today."
