Chapter 236: Chapter 236: We et Again Chapter 236: Chapter 236: We et Again On this day, Su ixi moved a stool to sit on the balcony, where she remained almost until it was dark.
From her childhood, she was never prone to tearful fits, except for the ti when Gu Wei was injured; she had scarcely cried.
She preferred to sit quietly and think, using it as her way to dispel sorrow.
Gu Wei didn’t disturb her; instead, he waited quietly for her on the sofa.
After it beca dark, Su ixi returned from the balcony and, seeing Gu Wei sitting in the room, she smiled at him as if nothing had happened.
“Should we have lunch now, or should we go have dinner?” she asked.
Gu Wei smiled, “Supper works too.”
“I feel like having a drink.”
“I’ll keep you company to the end,” Gu Wei said.
…
Su ixi didn’t discuss the matter of her biological parents with Gu Wei; she knew that since he had brought it up, he would certainly look into it for her.
She had no interest in finding out who her biological parents were.
Had she still been a child, she would have wanted to know—who doesn’t crave paternal and maternal love at a young age? But now that she was nearly 30 and already married, she had no interest in claiming kinship.
After recognizing such kin, wouldn’t she have to provide for them in their old age? Why should she?
After finding out that Su Qiang was not her biological parent, she felt even less guilt toward him, so when Su Qiang called again, she didn’t even listen.
After her injury healed, through Commander Bao’s connections, Gu Wei also arranged for her transfer to the Military District Hospital.
The Military District Hospital was closer to the compound and relatively safer by comparison.
Su ixi was still assigned to the pain managent departnt in the Military District Hospital.
The pain managent departnt here was a popular specialty, as many ex-soldiers had issues with aches in their limbs or injuries from training exercises.
The departnt had many female doctors and nurses, and it was enjoyable to listen to their daily chatter about which officers visited today or which handso soldiers ca in.
After getting well-acquainted with her colleagues in the departnt, Su ixi learned that half of them were military dependents. But they were skilled and provided excellent service, which made for a more harmonious atmosphere. Although it was not the sa as the camaraderie among the wives in the compound, it was certainly better than her previous experience at the Third Hospital, especially with doctors like Li Pingping who enjoyed making life difficult for others.
That day, as soon as Su ixi arrived at the outpatient clinic, she was called over by the director.
In the Military District Hospital, many doctors and directors held military ranks—as did the patients—so Su ixi didn’t dare to be negligent and promptly approached when called by the director.
Inside the VIP treatnt room, she saw Xi Huarong.
Dressed in loose-fitting clothing and wearing glasses today, Xi Huarong looked both handso and refined.
He smiled at Su ixi, “Xiao Su, we et again. Xiao Fen told you’ve been transferred here, so I ca to look for you.”
Su ixi quickly greeted him and then looked at the director.
The director said, “Mr. Xi’s chronic lower back pain has flared up again. You have a lot of experience and are acquainted with Mr. Xi, so you take care of his exam.”
Su ixi replied with neither humility nor pride, “Sure. Could you please tell where it hurts, Mr. Xi, or lie down so I can examine you?”
Mr. Xi lay down on the patient’s bed inside the room, and Su ixi put on disposable gloves before lifting the hem of his shirt.
Upon examination, an array of old scars sprawled his back, one scar running from his back to his chest—it was a shocking sight.
Her heart suddenly trembled, touched by a vague ache.
These were all scars of n who had defended their country with honor!
Aware of her reaction, Xi Huarong said, “Don’t worry about those scars, just focus on the waist. But if you have any good scar removal ointnts, you can recomnd them to .”
Su ixi knew he was joking and laughed, “There’s nothing like that. The complete removal of scars only appears in palace dramas. Skin grows in a pattern, and while small scars may beco less visible, large ones—where chunks of flesh are missing—can’t completely disappear.”
She began to massage Xi Huarong’s lower back, asking about the precise location of the pain and which movents aggravated it the most.
Eventually, she deduced that the back injury was complex, related to rheumatism, strain, and old wounds from his youth, and that it wouldn’t heal quickly. Consistent therapy was required for proper healing.
The director pitched in, “Dr. Xiao Su has excellent acupuncture and moxibustion skills, let her treat you?”
By now, Xi Huarong had sat up. He asked about the timings for therapy sessions, and the director suggested, “If you’re not too busy, you could stay in the hospital for a few days; commuting back and forth isn’t good for recovery.”
“Alright, I am free these next few days, so I’ll stay for a bit. Go handle the admission procedures for .”
The director quickly agreed.
Su ixi started preparing for Xi Huarong’s acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. In addition to that, there was also the director’s manipulative therapy—it was essential to get the bones aligned and the acupoints clear for the pain to stop.
…
After the first therapy session, Xi Huarong moved into the VIP treatnt room.
That day, Li Shirui also visited.
Initially unaware of Xi Huarong’s appointnt, Li Shirui grew anxious upon learning of it.
“Is it his chronic waist pain acting up again?”
“No problem, I’ve seen Xiao Su and she managed it well. Just one session of therapy and it’s much better,” Xi Huarong said.
“The sa Xiao Su who saved Xiao Fen?”
“That’s her.”
“I’ve been aning to visit her but kept getting held up. Where is she now? I’ll go to her right away,” said Li Shirui, worried that the Su family might take offense at their lack of courtesy.
Xi Huarong tried reassuring her, “She’s very busy; do not disturb her now. Wait for her rounds tomorrow morning, then co over.”
“Well… okay.”
…
“Is Dad in the hospital?” Xi Wanlin heard the news from Xiao Fen at ho and wanted to rush over imdiately.
Xiao Fen replied, “It’s just the old waist pain—shouldn’t be serious—and he’s even got Sister Su taking care of him this ti. Plus, Mom’s already there.”
“What? Then has Mom t that Dr. Su already?”
“How should I know?” Xiao Fen was leisurely enjoying her dinner.
Xi Wanlin couldn’t help but exclaim, “Dad’s in the hospital and you still have the appetite to eat here!”
Xiao Fen retorted, “I’m studying dicine, you know. Dad’s condition isn’t urgent. I’ll visit him after dinner. What’s the problem with that?”
“Then enjoy your al. Don’t choke on it,” Xi Wanlin retorted and left in a hurry.
…
Xi Wanlin raced to the Military District Hospital, making her way straight to Xi Huarong’s room.
There she found her mother and father chatting and laughing—an uncommon sight as her father was usually too busy. The couple seed to enjoy their intimate conversation during his hospital stay.
“Linlin, what brings you here?” Li Shirui didn’t tell Xi Wanlin because their eldest daughter tended to overreact to the smallest ailnts, prompting her to buy all sorts of health supplents.
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