Chapter 6

Over time, she came to know almost more than the parties involved could remember.

Wen Jingran knew that he could no longer deceive himself

It was also due to an incident that Grandma Ying decided to marry the somewhat reserved and solemn Grandpa Ying at that time

When he finally arrived at the mountain, he parked the car outside the courtyard and went back to fetch a blanket

At that time, the hospital was not large in scale, and could only allocate the necessary departments and wards, and there was even no small courtyard.

What makes one want to become a doctor?

As she finished speaking, she seemed to recall something, her tone distant: "Back then, when your grandfather agreed to let me, an unmarried girl, adopt that child, I asked your grandfather if he was just agreeing with me to win my favor, as no one else could understand me"

Due to the old gentleman's serious illness, her mind was not focused on her studies, and throughout the entire semester of her senior year, she could not find another result that was worse than this one

He raised his hand to shield his eyes, subsequently using this posture to block the sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling window

The elementary school that Ru Yue attends is closest to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and every day after school, Ru Yue goes to the hospital to wait for her grandmother to finish work

Grandma looked down at her and smiled: "He said no, it's just that he has a healer's heart more than others, a heart that can understand me, support me, and treat me kindly"

A kind of affection that began at an unknown time and place, yet seems to stretch on indefinitely

Not long after, Ying Nainai married Old Master Ying. After many years of marriage, only Ying Ruoyue, their only son, was left.

In the past, there were two hospitals in S City, one being the current S University Affiliated Hospital and the other the S City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, both of which were highly renowned

On that long journey home, I would always ask my grandmother to share stories about her and my grandfather from their younger days, and at the very least, I would listen to my parents' tales as well

She sat under the locust tree, doing her homework while waiting. Every time the dim streetlights came on, it meant that her grandmother would be off work.

After the old gentleman fell in love with the old lady at first sight, he disregarded the opinions of others and made it a point to pick her up from work every day as early as possible

At that time, Grandma's spirit was somewhat diminished. In order to divert her attention, Ru Yue asked her: "Grandma, do you think it would be good for Ru Yue to become a doctor when she grows up?"

The old gentleman, as promised, has such a granddaughter; although he is usually strict with her, he is indeed very fond of her in his heart

He likes to fulfill his commitments as promised

He hung up the phone casually before she could answer it

This city holds too many memories of her, and he often finds himself thinking of her from time to time

He is four years older than her, which places him in the uncle generation in terms of seniority, so he should give her some consideration

Grandma came to her senses, touched her head, and smiled, saying: "You two are indeed breathing through the same nostril."

When the old gentleman was young, he was invited by a friend to the theater to watch a play, but he did not even remember the name of that play. Throughout the entire performance, he was only focused on watching the lady sitting in the front row.

It is unclear which year it was when he suddenly became infatuated with this girl

He watched as Ying grew from a somewhat slender girl of 16 into who she is today, and he remembers every aspect of her clearly and profoundly.

Wen Jingran is aware of some circumstances regarding the Ying family. Counting back, it has been ten years since he first addressed Old Master Ying as his teacher.

Nodding in a seemingly understanding yet vague manner, as if receiving a royal decree.

It is unknown who inflicted these injuries, only that this orphan girl has been mute since childhood, unable to speak, and is still very young. Even if she feels wronged and wants to find someone to complain to, she has no way to express it.

The old gentleman seems to be somewhat depressed

Her gaze, which I caught a glimpse of through the car door in the back alley of S University two days ago, keeps flashing through my mind

Since that day, the words that Ruoyue had spoken to Grandma Ying about wanting to become a doctor were akin to a promise that needed to be fulfilled

One day, an emergency patient was brought in, a little girl who was covered in injuries and was on the brink of death.

Before leaving, apart from the necessary matters to address, I only reminded the younger generation: "Do not let him be alone"

She remembers that afternoon when she woke up from her nap and saw Grandma Ying lost in thought, gazing out at the locust tree.

He blinked as promised, gazing at her with a face full of curiosity and inquiry

At that time, Grandma Ying was a renowned beauty in City S. Not only were there countless suitors who could hardly keep from crossing her threshold, but there were also numerous individuals who actively pursued her.

Even though I fell asleep, my slumber was light, and I closed my eyes for three hours in a state that felt like a dream yet awake. When the alarm rang, I got up and dressed without any hesitation

As he pondered, he gradually began to feel drowsy

It seems that there was some unpleasantness at school, and it was not brought up voluntarily. I was just thinking of taking the opportunity to ask Wen Jingran to subtly inquire about it while she went to wash the fruit

At an age still somewhat bewildered by life and death, I lost my beloved grandmother

As promised, in my childhood, I once did my homework at the entrance of the traditional Chinese medicine hospital, which has now become an old site

Unexpectedly, before Lord Ying could wait for Wen Jingran and the others to arrive, he saw Ruo Yue coming as scheduled, holding an apple, her face flushed a deeper red than the apple in her hand

She is always on standby, never daring to relax

Although it was not long before the girl's mother returned to take her away due to a pang of conscience, the old gentleman's demeanor truly moved the old lady.

He was about to explore when he noticed Wen Jingran, who was following him as promised, clearly in a very good mood, smiling slightly with bright eyes

He lay down exhausted, gazing at the tranquil night outside the window, unable to feel drowsy for a long time

So she has returned, in an increasingly lonely world, she has returned

Across the street, he looked at her eyes, which were like those of a startled fawn, feeling a mix of amusement and tenderness

After spending a few days in bed together, I wanted to adopt this girl, which caused quite a stir at the time. Even the family of Grandma Ying could not accept it. However, despite the opposition from everyone, Old Master Ying quietly took care of the girl, directly taking responsibility for her decision through his actions

Grandma is a doctor in the obstetrics and gynecology department of a traditional Chinese medicine hospital

Later ... ...

Grandma has a soft heart and cannot bear to see such things

At that time, Aunt Hua had not yet come to the Ying family. Although my parents were busy, there were still my grandparents to help take care of things.

He did not divert his attention to look at Ruoyue, who was sitting not far away, but even without looking at her expression at this moment, he could imagine her seemingly indifferent demeanor

Passing by the old street, I casually brought her favorite soy milk

How is it that in such a short time, the two individuals, one in front and the other behind, appear to be fine?

The only place where patients can rest is under the locust tree at the entrance of the hospital, where there are stone tables and stone benches, which was the place that I liked to stay the most during my childhood

After being reprimanded at school, I went to the hospital to visit the old gentleman as promised, but my spirits were not very high.

Not long after that day, grandmother passed away

There was indeed a time of disappointment, which occurred during the second-to-last mock exam before graduation

Even the locations of the two hospitals, one in the east of the city and the other in the west, are quietly competing against each other

After passing by the supermarket, I couldn't help but stop to buy a few bags of snacks that she loves

Later, my grandmother passed away from cancer, and at that time, I was only 10 years old

She was born into a family of medical professionals; her ancestors aside, starting from her grandparents, they have all been doctors

So he made a phone call and saw Zhen Zhen, who had emerged from nowhere, flapping her arms like a little bird as she flew over, opened the car door, and called her name

Small Theater

This refers to the old master.

At that time, when cars were not yet widespread, Grandma would ride her bicycle to take her home

Perhaps she also felt that her words were too profound for Ying. Grandma Ying smiled gently and playfully tapped her finger on her nose, saying, "In the future, when we look for boyfriends, we must find someone who knows how to make you happy. Don't look for those dull men who lack a sense of romance anymore"

He remembered that today a patient's family member was nitpicking and causing trouble. His composed demeanor allowed him to handle the situation with clarity, and although he resolved the matter with ease, his mood today was particularly poor

After he finished buying a late-night snack and passed by that car, he looked into the vehicle through the tinted windows. Although the view was hazy and unclear, he felt a strange sensation in his heart, so intense that he couldn't help but stop in his tracks

He, a skilled surgeon, appears every day under the old locust tree at the entrance of the traditional Chinese medicine hospital, basking in the sunset, holding a flower in his hand and waiting for her with a silly smile, soon melting Grandma Ying's heart.

Only the day before yesterday, he stood in front of the car, feeling so clearly in his heart that she was sitting inside the car

He is the only one in the duty room

At that time, I listened with only a partial understanding, nodding in a dazed manner.

The surgery that concluded in the early hours of last night, after the operation, Wen Jingran rested for a while in the duty room