amaotonovel Chapter 378 Can I borrow a step to explain this chapter?
Chapter 378 Can I borrow a step to explain this chapter?
Even if he was slow on the uptake, Li Xiangyang knew this was a difficult question to answer, and a chill ran down his spine: "Um, don't overthink it, it's just normal care for a patient..."
"How could I dare to think too much about it?" Li Xiaoyun said, trying to sound casual. "For a young lady to take such good care of you, it's probably because you saved her, and she's grateful to you."
Noticing the awkward atmosphere between the two, Li's mother quickly changed the subject: "Xiaohua, take a look at your brother's clothes. Are there any tears that need mending?"
Just as the atmosphere was becoming slightly awkward, the ward door was gently pushed open, and Lin Yuqing walked in carrying a tray.
“Excuse me,” she said softly, “I’m bringing Li Xiangyang some medicine and… dinner… This is the medicine he needs to take tonight, and…” She pointed to the insulated lunchbox on the tray, “I cooked some chicken noodle soup, thinking the wounded need to replenish their nutrition…”
Li Xiaoyun stood up, took the insulated lunchbox, and opened the lid: "Wow, it smells delicious! There's even a fried egg and vegetables." She smiled at Lin Yuqing, "Nurse Lin, you're so thoughtful."
Lin Yuqing's face flushed slightly: "It was nothing, just a small favor..."
Li Xiaoyun handed the lunchbox to Li Xiangyang: "Try it, someone made it especially for you."
Li Xiangyang immediately felt extremely uneasy, his gaze shifting back and forth between Li Xiaoyun and Lin Yuqing, unsure of how to react. He stiffly accepted the lunchbox and whispered, "Thank you."
"Eat quickly, don't waste the young lady's kindness," Li Xiaoyun said calmly, but Li Xiangyang sensed a dangerous signal. "By the way, Nurse Lin, how is my husband's injury? When can he be discharged?"
Lin Yuqing said seriously, "You have stitches in your head, so you need to be observed overnight. If you don't experience dizziness or nausea tomorrow, you can be discharged. However, you still need to rest at home, and the wound shouldn't get wet..."
Li Xiaoyun nodded earnestly: "I remember, I will take good care of him." She deliberately emphasized the word "I", but her eyes were on Li Xiangyang.
Li Xiangyang felt like he was sitting on a hot stove, and quickly changed the subject: "Nurse Lin, are you on the night shift today?"
“Yes,” Lin Yuqing nodded, “I applied for a shift change so I could take better care of you… no, I mean, take better care of the patients in the ward.”
As if sensing something, Li's mother smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Young lady Lin, you're such a good nurse, so responsible."
Lin Yuqing quickly waved her hand, "It's what I should do." She glanced at the wall clock, "Well, since you don't need me, I'll go to work. You guys chat first, and you can ring the bell if you need anything."
After saying that, she quickly left the ward, as if fleeing.
An eerie silence fell over the ward.
Li Xiaohua blinked her innocent big eyes, looking back and forth between her brother and sister-in-law: "Sister-in-law, that nurse is so nice to my brother."
Li Xiaoyun smiled and ruffled Li Xiaohua's hair: "Yes, she's a nurse, she's very kind to every patient."
Li Xiangyang ate his chicken noodle soup with extreme caution, as if facing a formidable enemy, afraid of making even the slightest noise that might annoy Li Xiaoyun.
Seeing her son's nervous expression, Li's mother couldn't help but laugh: "What are you afraid of, child? It's not like you initiated it."
“Exactly,” Li Xiaoyun scoffed, “I’m not an unreasonable person.” She turned to her mother, “Mom, don’t you think so?”
Li's mother quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, our Xiaoyun is the most sensible."
Li Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak when Li Xiaoyun suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "However, if you dare to betray me and the baby in my belly, I'll break your legs."
Li Xiangyang nearly choked on the noodle soup, nodding repeatedly, "No, no, I wouldn't dare."
Li Xiaoyun smiled with satisfaction and sat back down in her chair.
Outside the ward, Lin Yuqing leaned against the wall, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the hem of her clothes.
She didn't leave immediately, but lingered outside the door for a moment, overhearing Li Xiangyang's conversation with his family.
"How foolish," she muttered to herself, "He already has a wife, and she's pregnant..."
Hurried footsteps echoed from the end of the corridor. Li Jing rushed over: "Yuqing, the patient in bed number 3 has a high fever again. The head doctor wants you to go there."
Lin Yuqing quickly composed herself and nodded, "I'll go right away."
After walking a few steps, she stopped again, glanced back at Li Xiangyang's hospital room, and said softly, "He's not the only good man in this world."
After saying that, she straightened her back and strode towards the nurses' station.
It was late at night, and only Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun remained in the ward.
Li's mother took Li Xiaohua home to rest first, and would come to pick them up tomorrow.
Li Xiaoyun sat on a chair by the bed, flipping through a magazine in the dim light.
Li Xiangyang lay half-reclined on the bed, stealing glances at her every now and then.
"Wife," Li Xiangyang whispered, "are you angry?"
Li Xiaoyun didn't even look up: "Why would I be angry?"
"It's about... that Nurse Lin..."
"What do I have to be angry about?" Li Xiaoyun closed the magazine and looked at him. "You didn't do anything wrong."
Li Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. I was worried you'd overthink it."
Li Xiaoyun suddenly laughed: "However, I do admire that girl quite a bit."
"Huh?" Li Xiangyang was taken aback. "Admire what?"
"You really think I don't know?" Li Xiaoyun leaned closer and said softly, "He clearly has feelings for you, but even knowing you have a family, he still treats you well without any hesitation. That magnanimity and composure is truly admirable."
Li Xiangyang was speechless for a moment: "You...you shouldn't talk nonsense..."
"I'm talking nonsense?" Li Xiaoyun raised an eyebrow. "I'm a woman, I see things very clearly. But..." She paused, "I don't blame her, and I don't blame you."
Li Xiangyang nodded eagerly, "Yes, yes, you're the only one in my heart."
Li Xiaoyun gently stroked his bandaged head. "I know, I believe in you. It's just..." Her eyes dimmed slightly. "Sometimes I think, you're so outstanding, and your abilities are growing stronger every day. Not only do you have a formal job at the Forestry Bureau, but you're also publishing textbooks. If I don't improve, I really don't know if I'll still be good enough for you."
Li Xiangyang was startled and quickly grabbed her hand: "What nonsense are you talking about? What's this talk of being a good match or not? I'm from the countryside, and you're a sent-down youth. To be honest, it's me who's not good enough for you. Honey, don't overthink it. I swear, you're the only one in my heart. If I'm lying even a little bit, may I be struck by lightning..."
"Shh, don't make such empty promises. It's like I'm forcing you."
As she spoke, Li Xiaoyun leaned closer to Li Xiangyang.
Li Xiangyang naturally reached out and hugged her tightly.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the ward door, and Lin Yuqing's voice came from outside: "Li Xiangyang, it's time to change the dressing."
Li Xiaoyun winked at Li Xiangyang, signaling him to invite the people in.
Li Xiangyang cleared his throat: "Please come in."
Lin Yuqing pushed open the door and entered, holding medicine and gauze in her hands.
Seeing that Li Xiaoyun was still there, she nodded politely, "You're still up so late?"
Li Xiaoyun smiled in response: "I'll talk to him for a bit."
Lin Yuqing walked to the bedside, quickly changed his dressing, and then turned to Li Xiaoyun, "It's too late. After all, he needs to rest after his injury. Let's talk about it when we get home tomorrow. You also need to rest well, as pregnant women shouldn't overexert themselves."
Li Xiaoyun glanced at her with some surprise: "Thank you for your concern."
Lin Yuqing smiled slightly and was about to leave when Li Xiaoyun called out to her, "Nurse Lin, could we speak in private for a moment?"
Lin Yuqing paused for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."