Yun Laohu left the ward and thought for a while. He was still a little worried, so he turned around and instructed Gu Dalong, "Go to the doctor's office and leave the phone number of our regiment. If Political Commissar Xia has any special situation, ask them to call me immediately!"
"Yes!"
Gu Dalong agreed and quickly went to do it.
Yun Laohu went down the stairs. When he passed by the mailroom, he slowly stopped in his tracks and pondered for a while. He walked to the window and asked politely, "Comrade, can I borrow your phone?"
When the other party saw that he was wearing a military uniform, of course he didn't reject him. "Okay, you can use it!"
He handed the phone to him.
Yun Jingting dialed a string of numbers. The receiver rang a few times before someone picked up the call. "Hello, how are you? I'm Zhang Yu from the Public Security Bureau's Archives Department! "
"I'm Yun Jingting, Comrade Little Zhang. Hello! Can I trouble you with something? "
"Oh! Head Of Yun? Why are you being so polite? Just say what you want to say. "
"It's like this. I suddenly … have some urgent matters to discuss with my sister. I want to ask if you know where she's staying in Stone Forest, or if you have her emergency contact number?"
"Oh? I'm not too sure about that! When she left, she said that she would be back in a few days, so we didn't ask! "
Yun Jingting nodded. "Okay then! If you see my sister, can I trouble you … to ask her to give me a call immediately? "
Zhang Yu agreed without hesitation. "Don't worry! I'll definitely pass on the message! "
"Thank you! Goodbye! "
Yun Laohu put down the phone.
He was a meticulous person. Although he looked cold on the outside, once someone walked into his heart, he could feel a burning passion for them.
Yun Jingting had a very high opinion of Xia Zhongcheng. After working together for such a long time, they slowly got to know each other … He felt that not only was Xia Zhongcheng knowledgeable, but he was also honest. He didn't have the playful habits of someone from a high-ranking official's family. He was a man that could be entrusted with his life.
So … he didn't want his second sister to miss out on such a good "husband". Moreover, Xia Zhongcheng was sick now. He was in the army and didn't have any family or friends by his side. Although Yun Laohu didn't say it out loud, she understood.
It was precisely because of this that he wanted to tell Yun Jingqi about Staff Officer Xia's illness and ask her to come to the hospital. Even if she couldn't take care of him, she could at least comfort him, right?
But things didn't work out.
There was nothing they could do about it.
Everything was arranged by fate.
Some things couldn't be forced.
He stood outside the entrance of the hospital and waited for Gu Dalong to return. Then, the two of them got into the jeep and returned to the regimental headquarters.
They left the hospital without a word.
In the ward …
Shangguan Ying was already sitting next to Xia Zhongcheng. She looked up and smiled at him. "Political Commissar Xia, what do you want to eat? I'll go buy some fruits for you. When you have a high fever, you have to pay attention to hydration and nutrition! "
As she spoke, she stood up and said gently, "I just saw that the apples sold in the store are not bad. I'll go buy some for you!"
Ah?
Buy fruits?
Xia Zhongcheng didn't want to owe her this favor.
He quickly stopped her. "Comrade Shangguan, please sit down. I want to talk to you."
Shangguan Ying smiled. Her big, watery eyes were clear and transparent like the stars in the fog. When she smiled, she revealed a row of snow-white teeth. Coupled with the small dimples by her lips, she looked especially charming.
Xia Zhongcheng hurriedly looked away from her face and turned his head slightly to the other side …
When Shangguan Ying saw this, not only did she not think that he was rude, but she also thought that he was cute … The smile on her lips deepened. "Political Commissar Xia, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm listening!"
Xia Zhongcheng coughed a few times … Just as he said, he was not a two-timer. Since his heart belonged to someone else, he did not intend to flirt with Shangguan Ying here. Although he was sick and needed someone to take care of him, he was determined not to take advantage of her gratitude. "Ahem, Comrade Shangguan …"
When Shangguan Ying saw that he was coughing, she immediately handed him a glass of water. "Cough, cough. If you have something to say, don't rush to say it. We still have a long time. Anyway, I'm not leaving today. I'll stay here to take care of you until your fever subsides …"
Xia Zhongcheng did not wait for her to finish. "Comrade Shangguan, listen to me. My illness is not serious at all. I don't need anyone to stay here to take care of me. You see … Head Of Yun and Gu Dalong have both gone back, which means that I'm fine. Besides, this is a hospital. There are nurses and doctors, so I don't need to trouble you!"
These words were tactful enough … After all, the other party had good intentions, and Xia Zhongcheng wasn't a "mad dog" who didn't know what was good for him, so there was no need for him to bite whoever he caught. A truly wise man would know how to deal with problems properly.
Although his tone was not harsh, his attitude was definitely not ambiguous. "Comrade Shangguan, I appreciate your kindness, and I'd like to express my gratitude here. However, I want to emphasize again that it was the organization and the army that saved you, not me. If you feel grateful, then live a good life here and do something that you think is meaningful. As long as you're happy, it's fine!"
Xia Zhongcheng was a political commissar, so he was good at persuading people … What he said was heartwarming.
However, there was still a big twist … At this critical moment, he had to express his meaning clearly. "Also, don't blame me for being blunt. It's really inconvenient for you to stay here. There are differences between men and women, and I'm a soldier … I don't want others to gossip about me!"
That should be clear enough, right?
Shangguan Ying blinked her big eyes. "Political Commissar Xia, what you said is a bit … You're a patient now and need someone to take care of you. If I stay here, who will gossip about me? Many of the doctors, nurses, and special caregivers here are women! There's no difference between men and women in the hospital! "
She was quite persistent. Not only did she react quickly, but she was also very eloquent.
Xia Zhongcheng was stunned for a moment. After thinking for a while, he simply changed his words. "Okay! I agree with your point of view! There should be no difference between men and women in the hospital! But this is from a macro perspective. From my personal point of view … Well, how should I put it? To put it simply, I have someone I like, and I don't want her to misunderstand! "
Shangguan Ying stared at his face, as if she wanted to read his mind.
After a long time, she pursed her lips and smiled. "Political Commissar Xia, I admire your straightforwardness. Since you don't beat around the bush, I won't be pretentious! That's right! I have some feelings for you. What's wrong with that? You're an excellent man with good conduct and a strong character. Moreover, you're not married. This means that, in a sense, you're free, and all women can pursue you! "
"I …"
"I'm sorry, please listen to me first!"
Shangguan Ying raised her chin. "I don't intend to be a third party who destroys other people's marriage! That's against my upbringing! However, I heard what you said just now. You only said that you have someone you like, but you didn't say that she's your girlfriend … Does this mean that the other party hasn't accepted you yet? "
She straightened her shoulders, raised her hand, and flung the big braid in front of her chest behind her back. "If that's the case, I also want to join the ranks of the competition. It's the law of nature! Maybe after you and I get along for a period of time, you'll feel that … I'm more suitable for you than that woman! I think that no matter from which angle, I'm good in all aspects, and I have the confidence to make a man happy! "
Xia Zhongcheng was also stunned. "But I've already set my mind on Yun … Well, that woman! I don't intend to be half-hearted! "
Shangguan Ying said lightly, "Political Commissar Xia, I've been through so much, and I know that things are unpredictable! In a person's life, there are many things that can't be changed by one's will! Especially feelings, it's not something that can be repaid with effort! I'm open-minded about this, and I won't force it! I don't intend to force you to accept me! The only thing I want is a chance, a chance to get along with you slowly! "
She was also a smart person who had received higher education, and she knew how to take things in moderation … Since she had already expressed her intention clearly, there was no need for her to sit there like a fool and wait for the other party to reject her.
How awkward would that be?
She would also be cutting off her own way out!
She simply stood up and nodded graciously. "Alright then! Since you don't want me to stay, I'll go back first. I'll come back for dinner and give you some chicken soup while I'm at it! "
Xia Zhongcheng waved his hand. "Don't! Don't come! I don't want chicken soup! "
Shangguan Ying raised her eyebrows. "It's your business whether you want to drink it or not. It's my decision whether to give it to you or not!"
Without saying anything more, she turned around and left …
----- Digression —
Oh my god, that's amazing!
No matter how strong a man is, when faced with a strong attack from a beautiful woman, can he withstand it?
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