Just as dawn was breaking the next day, Xiao Mandong dragged Xiao Manxue out of bed. The events of the previous night had kept her awake almost all night. She washed her face with spiritual spring water, which made her feel much more awake. She left Diandian at Zhou Qichuan's place and of course also brought some food for Diandian.
Xiao Mandong asked the team leader for leave, and the two sisters went to the hospital together. Xiao Mandong couldn't leave her sister in the village. The danger posed by the spies was beyond the imagination of ordinary people. What she was most worried about now was what to do that night.
As soon as they entered the hospital, a young nurse called out to Xiao Mandong, "Doctor Xiao, that old woman who claimed to be your grandmother came to see you yesterday. She said she wanted you to go to the ward."
"Thank you," Xiao Mandong replied. After thanking the nurse, she went straight back to her department. She was too busy at the moment and would deal with it later. Anyway, she knew that Old Lady Wang must have something bad in mind when she came to find her. However, Xiao Mandong was very curious about the expressions of the Wang family after they learned about Wang Yuanyuan's situation. She was especially looking forward to seeing the look of regret on Old Lady Wang's face when she shot herself in the foot.
Xiao Manxue sat in the corner of the outpatient office, flipping through medical books, while Xiao Mandong was extremely busy. She accompanied Director Qi on a ward round and then went to change the dressing for Shen Linzhou. The spiritual spring water had worked very well, and Shen Linzhou was recovering nicely. She didn't dare to use too much of the spiritual spring water for fear that his recovery would be too fast and arouse suspicion.
As she was tidying up the dressing tray, she said calmly, "You're recovering well and will be able to be discharged from the hospital soon."
Shen Linzhou was overjoyed. The words of gratitude blurted out without thinking, "Thank you, Doctor Xiao! After I'm discharged, you can treat me to a meal!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he froze on the spot. He wished he could cut off his own tongue and swallow it.
His face flushed red instantly, and he scolded himself a hundred times in his heart. "I didn't mean that..." He wanted to explain what he had just said but didn't know how.
Xiao Mandong looked up at him, with a faint smile in the corners of her eyes. "Take your medicine on time and don't wander around out of bed. Don't worry, I won't stand you up."
"Okay, okay," Shen Linzhou replied in a hurry. It was really the first time he had talked so much to a girl. It felt even more difficult than going to the battlefield.
Shen Linzhou watched Xiao Mandong's back as she left. When he looked into her eyes, he felt as if something had gently hit his heart. Just then, his orderly, Xiao Ding, walked into the ward and said, "Deputy Regiment Commander, why is your face so red? Are you running a fever?"
Shen Linzhou glared at Xiao Ding and then turned over and lay down. This stupid guy had ruined his mood.
Xiao Ding was completely confused by his deputy regiment commander's glare. He scratched his head and continued with his work.
Xiao Mandong was busy until noon. When she returned to the outpatient department, she found that Xiao Manxue was gone again. Her mind went blank.
"Sister," Xiao Manxue's voice sounded from behind. Seeing Xiao Manxue coming out of the bathroom, still shaking the water off her hands, the heart that Xiao Mandong had just raised finally settled down. She let out a deep sigh. What could she do? It felt so difficult. She couldn't just tie her sister to her belt all the time.
Xiao Mandong didn't know when this younger sister, who had been spoiled since childhood, would grow up.
"Mandong," a delicate and charming voice came from behind. Xiao Mandong turned around and saw Lin Wenya, wearing a light yellow dress and black leather shoes, running over happily.
She familiarly took Xiao Mandong's hand and said, "My sister is being discharged from the hospital today. My mother asked me to invite you and Manxue to our house for dinner tonight."
Xiao Mandong instinctively wanted to decline, but then she thought that they didn't have any connections or influence at the moment. They had to find a temporary support for themselves. The Lin family's status and influence were just perfect for now. Only by interacting more could they make the relationship closer. So, Xiao Mandong immediately agreed.
"Okay, we'll definitely come tonight."
"You just wait here at the hospital. My brother will come to pick you up in the car."
Xiao Mandong didn't expect that the Lin family had a brother. But he had never shown up at the hospital since the accident.
The three of them went to the cafeteria to have lunch together. Before they finished eating, Old Lady Wang showed up.
She was about to open her mouth and start scolding, but when she saw Lin Wenya, she chose to keep quiet. Old Lady Wang had been staying at the hospital for the past few days, so she couldn't have not known about the Lin family. She also knew that Lin Wenya's family was very powerful. She didn't dare to offend such people.
To her surprise, the Xiao sisters were so close to Lin Wenya. The three of them were chatting and laughing. Her eldest grandson was also at the age to get married. If he could marry a granddaughter - in - law like this, would the Wang family's fortune change?
Thinking like this, her tone of voice became much gentler. She couldn't let others think that she, an old woman, was difficult to get along with.
"Mandong, your mother wants to see you. Can you go there this afternoon?"
Hearing Old Lady Wang's tone, Xiao Mandong couldn't help shivering. She wondered what evil scheme this old hag had in mind this time.
"Okay," Xiao Mandong agreed. Old Lady Wang didn't pester them any more and left.
After lunch, the Xiao sisters went to Wang Meixia's ward.
In the ward, Wang Meixia was already in a terrible mood because of the pain from her surgical wound and Wang Yuanyuan's wailing. When she saw Xiao Mandong walking in with a smile, her anger shot up to the sky.
Wang Yuanyuan stared at Xiao Mandong and Xiao Manxue with hatred in her eyes.
"Wang Meixia, what do you want to see me about?"
Hearing Xiao Mandong call her by her name directly, Wang Meixia was so angry that steam seemed to come out of her ears. She tried to hold back her inner anger and looked at Xiao Mandong.
"Xiao Mandong, tell me the truth. Does what happened to Wang Yuanyuan have anything to do with you?"
Xiao Manxue looked at Wang Yuanyuan. The swelling on Wang Yuanyuan's cheeks hadn't gone down yet, and there were still clear tooth marks on her neck. Xiao Manxue couldn't help feeling scared. If it weren't for her sister, it might be herself sitting there crying. No, she wouldn't even have the right to sit there and cry. Would her mother stand up for her? Definitely not.
"I did it," Xiao Mandong said straightforwardly, which left Wang Meixia at a loss for words for a moment. In fact, in her heart, she still couldn't believe that Xiao Mandong would do such a thing. This was not the same as a simple fight. It was ruining Wang Yuanyuan's whole life.
Moreover, Xiao Mandong didn't seem to show any sign of regret. She didn't even offer an explanation.
Facing Wang Meixia's shocked eyes, Xiao Mandong's gaze remained calm.
Wang Meixia saw nothing but contempt, disdain, and even disgust in Xiao Mandong's eyes. Her heart seemed to be hit hard.
"Yes, I was the one who asked that lecherous man to take Wang Yuanyuan away," Xiao Mandong said with a smile, sitting on the stool beside. She continued, "I gave those two men 500 yuan. I told them that as long as they slept with Wang Yuanyuan, I wouldn't report them to the police."
"Actually, 400 yuan would have been enough, but I gave them an extra 100 yuan as a 'gift money'. Am I being very generous?"
Wang Meixia stared at Xiao Mandong with wide - open eyes in disbelief.
"You..." Wang Meixia was so angry with Xiao Mandong that she couldn't say a word.
"Little slut, see if I don't tear your mouth to pieces today. I'm also going to find a man, no, ten men, and let you taste what it's like."
