There was a long hallway outside the infirmary. It looked empty, with only Huo Shaoheng and Chen Lie talking in front of the window.
"Huo Shao, do you want Little Ze to wake up soon and return to normal?" Chen Lie asked in a low voice, his expression very serious.
Huo Shaoheng froze. "What is it? Could it be that Ozawa's situation was critical? Didn't you say you were fine? "
"He's fine, but he hasn't woken up yet. I'm worried that he might become a vegetable." Chen Lie pushed his round glasses up the bridge of his nose, worried. "Coma caused by oxygen deprivation affects the normal functioning of the brain. We still have too little research on the human brain, so no one knows what will happen. Maybe he'll wake up soon, maybe he'll never wake up … "
Huo Shaoheng stood silently in front of the window with his hands clasped behind his back. He looked out at the tropical night view of Barbados and thought for a while. He turned to look at Chen Lie. "Just tell me what you mean."
"Uh … I'm … that …" Chen Lie began to sweat under Huo Shaoheng's sharp gaze. He took out a handkerchief to wipe his oily forehead and finally stammered, "Since Nianzhi is here, why don't we let her …"
"Shut up!" Huo Shaoheng mercilessly refuted Chen Lie's suggestion. "How many times have I told you? Nianzhi was not a mobile pharmacy! She was human! They were real people! Chen Lie, you disappoint me. In your eyes, is Nianzhi no different from a lab rat?! "
Huo Shaoheng had never spoken to Chen Lie so righteously before. Chen Lie's face turned red.
He also knew that he shouldn't have suggested this, and his heart ached for Nianzhi. He had never thought of using her as a lab rat.
But that was how things were. Once they encountered a problem, most people would want to take a shortcut.
He would be a fool not to take the shortcut.
Chen Lie couldn't help but want to take another "shortcut" under extreme circumstances.
"Huo Shao, I never thought of Nianzhi as a lab rat. I'm only telling you an option. With this option, Little Ze can recover immediately!" "Also, don't forget why the military put her in your hands. Don't disregard the national interest just because you have feelings for her! "
"Chen Lie, Nianzhi has never conflicted with the interests of the country. She is one of the people I want to protect. The national interest is the collective of our citizens. If there is a kind of benefit that needs to be achieved by sacrificing one's own people, then this kind of benefit is not worth it. " Huo Shaoheng's expression was solemn, and his back was as straight as a mountain. It was as if he would be the tall man holding up the sky even if it collapsed …
Chen Lie stared blankly at Huo Shaoheng. He was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak. After a while, he finally whispered, "Then what are you going to do if something really happens to Little Ze? Nianzhi already felt very guilty … "
"She feels guilty?" Huo Shaoheng froze. "How did you know?"
"It's obvious … You're doing this for her father. It's no wonder she feels guilty." Chen Lie shook his head. "Forget it. I won't say this to Nianzhi. I just want to discuss it with you. Since you don't want Nianzhi's help, then we'll leave it to fate. Quickly ask God for help. Maybe Little Ze will wake up soon. "
Huo Shaoheng didn't say anything. He stood alone at the window in the hallway and pushed it open. He felt the humidity and heat of the Barbados summer night. Without batting an eyelid, he took out a cigarette from his trouser pocket and lit it. He took a drag and exhaled a long smoke ring.
Chen Lie returned to Zhao Liangze's room and saw Gu Nianzhi and Yin Shixiong talking. He walked directly to Zhao Liangze's bedside and looked at the data from the various instruments. Zhao Liangze was stable and didn't seem to wake up anytime soon.
Gu Nianzhi saw that Chen Lie had arrived and there were three or four people in the room. She said to Yin Shixiong, "Brother Xiong, I'll go back first. You have to let me know as soon as Brother Ze wakes up."
"Yeah, maybe he'll wake up tomorrow. Go back to sleep." Yin Shixiong waved his hand. "We're going out the day after tomorrow. Pack your things."
Gu Nianzhi nodded knowingly and said goodbye to Chen Lie before leaving.
Chen Lie turned to look at her. He wanted to say something but didn't. In the end, he didn't say anything. He smiled and said, "Nianzhi, go back and sleep well. Let me know as soon as possible if you're not feeling well."
Gu Nianzhi agreed with a smile and closed the door on her way out. She looked up to see Huo Shaoheng's tall and straight figure in the hallway. He gave her a sense of security.
Gu Nianzhi couldn't help walking over. Huo Shaoheng heard her footsteps and turned to look. Seeing that it was Gu Nianzhi, he put out the cigarette in his hand and tossed it into the trash can. He dusted his hands. "It's late. Go back to sleep."
"Huo Shao, is something on your mind?" Gu Nianzhi acutely sensed that Huo Shaoheng's mood was a bit different.
"No, I'm thinking about the day after tomorrow." Huo Shaoheng flatly denied it. "If Little Ze is still weak by then, we need to find someone to replace him."
Gu Nianzhi originally wanted to recommend herself, but she had to go to the hospital with Huo Shaoheng. She couldn't stay here and mediate, so she didn't say anything. She only said to Huo Shaoheng, "Then I'll go back to sleep. Huo Shao, you rest early too."
Huo Shaoheng nodded and watched her leave.
Huo Shaoheng waited until she was out of sight before returning to Zhao Liangze's room.
As soon as he entered Zhao Liangze's room, Gu Nianzhi also poked her head out from the corner of the hallway. She saw his back disappear in front of Zhao Liangze's room.
Huo Shao actually went to Zhao Liangze's room again.
Did Brother Ze's injuries relapse?
Gu Nianzhi nervously returned to her room and ran her little program on her laptop again. She felt that there were still some problems, but she couldn't figure out what they were.
She couldn't sleep either, so she took her laptop and went to Zhao Liangze's room.
Yin Shixiong was no longer there. Only Huo Shaoheng and Chen Lie were by Zhao Liangze's bed.
One of them was holding a tablet and scribbling away, while the other was lost in thought looking at the data from his device.
Gu Nianzhi pushed the door open and asked quietly, "Huo Shao, Brother Chen, are you guys hungry? Do you want supper? "
Huo Shaoheng turned to see Gu Nianzhi and rubbed his forehead. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I'm worried about Brother Ze, so I can't sleep." Gu Nianzhi said honestly. She took her laptop and sat on the sofa opposite Huo Shaoheng. "I want to stay here and help take care of him."
"What can you take care of? You're not a medical professional. "Huo Shaoheng frowned and got up." Let's go. I'll take you back to bed. "
Staying up late was not a good habit.
Chen Lie glanced at Huo Shaoheng and said, "Nianzhi, go back to sleep. Even Big Xiong went back to sleep. Besides, I'm here. Are you worried? "
Gu Nianzhi shook her head. "I want to see Brother Ze wake up as soon as possible."
Huo Shaoheng's brows furrowed. He raised his voice. "Nianzhi, I'm telling you to go back to sleep."
"No, I want to wait here for Brother Ze to wake up." Gu Nianzhi also raised her voice.
She hugged her laptop. Although there was still a hint of timidity and vulnerability in her eyes, she had no intention of backing down.
"I'll say it again. Go back." Huo Shaoheng spoke unhurriedly, but his voice was getting louder.
"I'm not going back. I want to wait here for Brother Ze to wake up." Gu Nianzhi's voice was also getting louder. She hugged her laptop to her chest like she was hugging a shield to protect herself from Huo Shaoheng's anger.
Their argument not only stunned Chen Lie, but even Zhao Liangze, who had been sleeping soundly on the hospital bed, seemed to be startled awake.
He groaned. "So noisy …"
Chen Lie immediately reacted. He pounced over in surprise. "Little Ze is awake?! Are you awake?! "
He was worried that he was still acting unconsciously like before.
Zhao Liangze made a few grunting sounds in his throat. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Chen Lie's round black-rimmed glasses and round face.
He closed his eyes in defeat and muttered, "Dr. Chen, don't be so close. You scared me …"
Chen Lie laughed happily. "Hahaha! He's really awake! That's great! God bless us! Little Ze is really awake! "
Gu Nianzhi and Huo Shaoheng, who had been arguing, heard him and looked over.
Chen Lie turned to them. "Huo Shao! Nianzhi! Come quickly! Little Ze is really awake! "
Gu Nianzhi was the first to run over to Zhao Liangze's bed. She asked anxiously, "Brother Ze? Are you really sober? "
The corners of Zhao Liangze's mouth twitched. He slowly opened his eyes and said hoarsely, "I'm not really awake. I was talking in my sleep. Are you happy now?"
It was great that he could be amused.
Huo Shaoheng walked over and stood behind Gu Nianzhi. He said to Zhao Liangze, "It's good that you're awake. Are you hungry? I'll ask the kitchen to make you some supper. "
"Everyone's hungry. We all want supper." Chen Lie winked at Gu Nianzhi with a smile. "I want some wontons. What do you want?"
"I'll just have some fruit." Gu Nianzhi had eaten enough for the night and wasn't hungry at all.
Huo Shaoheng turned on his Bluetooth headset and called Yin Shixiong over.
When Yin Shixiong heard that Zhao Liangze was really awake, he was so happy that he practically sprinted over.
…
"You're amazing! You made everyone worry! "Yin Shixiong happily punched Zhao Liangze's bed, causing the spring mattress to shake a few times.
Zhao Liangze rolled his eyes. "Punch me again and I'll continue to faint."
"Of course not!" Yin Shixiong bowed in front of Zhao Liangze, then busied himself preparing supper for everyone. The atmosphere in the ward became lively.
Chen Lie nodded to Gu Nianzhi. "Go back to sleep. Little Ze is awake. He still needs to take a shower and then get his body checked. It's not convenient for you to be here. "
Gu Nianzhi finally left obediently.
Huo Shaoheng looked at Gu Nianzhi's back. His brows were still furrowed, but he didn't say anything and continued working.
Now that Zhao Liangze was awake, they could speed up their work.
The next morning, Zhao Liangze was already able to get out of bed.
However, he didn't get out of bed. Instead, he sat on the bed and looked at Gu Nianzhi's program that Huo Shaoheng had shown him. He clicked his tongue in praise. "Nianzhi is so amazing. I must take her as my last disciple! Having one disciple in this life is enough for me! "
He was a computer expert after all, so he was better than Gu Nianzhi, who had only studied part-time for a few days. He made some changes to Gu Nianzhi's program and was able to calculate more results.
"Prepare according to these directions, and the success rate of tomorrow's operation will double." Zhao Liangze explained his changes to Gu Nianzhi.
Gu Nianzhi nodded as she listened. "I thought something was wrong. So that's how it is. Brother Ze, thank you! "
Zhao Liangze smiled and said, "This little program of yours is pretty good. Can you make it public?"
"Brother Ze, you're too kind. This program was originally written for you guys. It would be my honor if you liked it." Gu Nianzhi agreed immediately.
She spent the entire day in Zhao Liangze's room, discussing the program with him and the coordination of tomorrow's deployment.
Zhao Liangze would be in charge of the deployment. Huo Shaoheng and Yin Shixiong spent the entire day outside making all sorts of preparations. They entrusted Zhao Liangze to teach Gu Nianzhi about the various operational rules of the Special Operations Forces.
"Every operation has its own protocol. You have a good memory. You have to memorize everything in half a day. Is that okay?"
Zhao Liangze basically made Gu Nianzhi memorize the month-long training content of the Special Operations Forces in an afternoon.
Although Gu Nianzhi had a very good memory and high IQ, a full day of intensive training still exhausted her.
After 9 pm, Zhao Liangze finished checking her progress and was satisfied. Gu Nianzhi was so tired she couldn't even keep her eyes open.
She went back to her bedroom and fell asleep immediately.
She didn't have the energy to think about romantic things anymore.
Huo Shaoheng finally finished all the preparations after a busy day. When he came back and heard that Gu Nianzhi had fallen asleep from exhaustion, he couldn't help smiling.
He was still worried and went to Gu Nianzhi's room in the middle of the night to make sure she was fine and had only fallen asleep.
…
The next day was the official day of the operation.
Gu Nianzhi woke up very early. She had a good night's sleep last night and had recharged her energy. Today, she felt full of energy.
She silently recited the protocol in bed before getting out of bed to wash up.
At 7 am sharp, Gu Nianzhi was dressed in a modified hunting suit with a wide belt around her waist. She actually had a gun hidden inside, just in case.
She wore half-tube military boots and a fashionable Hermès backpack, but she carried a bulletproof vest and various instruments and compasses.
She wore a pair of large Prada floating-cloud sunglasses that covered half her face. Her outfit was trendy but not eye-catching.
This was because it was common in the wealthy areas of Barbados. People would only look at her otherwise.
The hospital Gu Xiangwen was in was located in one of the wealthy areas of Barbados.
The scenery there was beautiful. It was surrounded by mountains and faced the sea. There was only a winding mountain path that led in. It was quiet and safe.
It would be extremely difficult to bring a person in a vegetative state out without anyone noticing.
Therefore, they chose to go through the legal process and bring Gu Xiangwen out.
Gu Nianzhi sat in Huo Shaoheng's convertible Jeep. She was getting more and more nervous about the upcoming father-daughter reunion. She couldn't help biting her fingernails as she watched the iron gates of the hospital get closer and closer.
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This is the first update with 4,000 words and a big chapter … Just a reminder for monthly votes and recommendation votes.
Yesterday's second update, Chapter 518, "You Have to Shoulder the Burden", was revised. More than 500 words were added and all the mistakes and omissions were corrected. Everyone can download that chapter again to read it.
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