Three packs of milk powder, the angel's lingering attachment
"Hello." Bai Lili tugged at Yu Wensong's clothing and said, "What's wrong? Are you mesmerized? How about... going in to give her a hug?"
Yuwen Song glanced at the clock on the wall; it was nearly seven o'clock. Although there was still more than an hour left before he had to leave the shop, he felt that he could no longer stay. Moreover, remaining here was not beneficial for his stomach.
The little girl smiled! Her eyes squinted into a narrow slit, and her two delicate hands, almost as thin as Yu Wensong's fingers, gently grasped his finger. A warmth that had never been felt before permeated through this slight contact and entered his heart. At that moment, it was as if a pair of wings suddenly sprouted behind the infant! ... And it deeply engraved the most adorable smile in the world into Yu Wensong's heart ...
In the midst of the astonishment of the plump nurse and Bai Lili, Yu Wensong knew it was time for him to make a hasty escape. Sure enough, after turning the corner, a maniacal laughter that sent chills down his spine surged from behind, nearly causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground. Yu Wensong gritted his teeth and took a step forward, propelling himself to run towards the hospital entrance with all his might. However, this time he felt somewhat reassured, as the little girl's cries no longer followed him, trailing behind the laughter of the two. This realization began to foster a remarkable fondness for the little girl within him.
Amidst the contrasting emotions of the two ladies, one crying and the other smiling, Yu Wensong's mood was undoubtedly unpleasant. He suddenly got up and, with determination, ran back. However, the more he ran, the more he felt that the crying was growing louder in his ears. After just a few steps, unable to bear it, he turned back. Strangely enough, when he stood once again in front of the door to the nursery, the infant had stopped crying and making a fuss.
Yuwen Song originally wanted to speak up, but the words that were on the tip of his tongue were completely forced back by the head nurse's remarks. After a long period of contemplation, reality ultimately triumphed over his honor, and he timidly said: "Um... Auntie, I would like to ask you to take extra care of this child. However... could you please not be too kind to her? Because... I might not have enough money to pay the bill..."
Originally, Yu Wensong had merely asked a casual question, and Bai Lili had simply responded in kind. However, between this question and answer, it seemed that an invisible bond had quietly formed in this world. An intangible responsibility had gently settled upon Yu Wensong before he was even aware of it. The other end of this bond was already connected to the small, fragile life of the book that needed protection from others.
Bastard! I really am useless!
Amidst the thunderous cries that seemed capable of lifting the entire building, Yu Wensong gritted his teeth and rushed out, running all the way to the corner of the corridor. At that moment, if he could just muster the courage to take a few more steps, he would be able to leave that annoying crying sound behind him forever. He could return to the world that belonged solely to him, living the life he was familiar with. If only he could take that one more step! He could return to the world that belonged solely to him, living the life he was familiar with. If only he could take that one more step!
The cries of the infant girl grew louder; at this moment, it was not only Yu Wensong who noticed, but Bai Lili and the plump nurse also heard it! The little girl did not want the person who had braved the storm to carry her through and fought to rescue her from the brink of death to leave her side! In her fragile heart, she had already determined that this was the only person whose broad embrace could protect her. She was reluctant to let him go, but at this moment, she did not have the ability to express it directly, so she chose a more straightforward method—crying and fussing! In her fragile heart, she had already determined that this was the only person whose broad embrace could protect her. She was reluctant to let him go, but at this moment, she did not have the ability to express it directly, so she chose a more straightforward method—crying and fussing!
Look, how much this child likes you? Even if you have no relation to her, I believe that you must have a connection!" Bai Lili managed to catch her breath from laughing and said
Yuwen Song felt a bit like a fool. He dashed out with a thud, then dashed back in again. Even when serving plates in the shop, he probably had never experienced such back-and-forth commotion. He frantically rushed into the nursery and shouted fiercely at the still-crying infant: "You little girl, shut up! I need to go to work now! Otherwise, how will I get the money to redeem you from this money-burning hospital? I will come to see you in the afternoon, but until then, you better keep quiet! Do you hear me!"
At this moment, the door of the special care room opened, and a plump nurse stepped out. She first glanced at Bai Lili, then directed her gaze at Yu Wensong, scanning him up and down three times, and said: "Are you a family member of this child?" After saying this, the nurse perhaps felt it was not enough, and added, "Are you her father?"
Rest assured, it won't take too long. Let me think... Oh right! Just let her focus on her marriage! By that time, her husband will naturally take care of her! My parents often say that I should wait until I get married before I stop being a burden to the family. This little girl should be about the same!
I don't care; in any case, this girl was brought by you, and you also covered her medical expenses. Even if you are not her relative, it is impossible for you to extricate yourself now. As for the *illustration* book... Suddenly, Bai Lili revealed a hint of an unintentional wicked smile, "If you really want to leave, then please cover the remaining medical expenses for the 'little' princess first, 'great' white horse prince."
Yuwen Song did not respond. He stared blankly at the tiny life inside, and a subtle feeling for the little girl began to stir within him. However, considering his own situation, Yuwen Song sighed and said: "What does it matter if there is a connection? She still has nothing to do with me. I have no obligation to take care of her. Moreover, right now, I might not even be able to take care of myself"
Alright! Then bring them here! ... ... What? You can't bring them? Then there's nothing we can do. The hospital operates with strict procedures; the patient is ultimately your responsibility. This is not a rescue center. Either you don't abandon her, or you pay the remaining medical expenses before leaving!
Angel
Alright, alright! Stop pushing! I will go! Really, how should I put this? Have you ever seen a baby who is not yet a month old understand human speech? You are a nurse, you should know better than I do in this regard. " Yu Wensong, holding his belly which was grumbling due to his anger, followed Bai Lili towards the special care room
Bai Lili did not possess the sudden explosive speed of Yu Wensong, and having not slept all night, she was even more out of breath while running. When she finally reached the nursery, panting heavily, Yu Wensong had already seen through the glass of the door the infant lying inside the nursery, receiving care.
Yu Wensong gritted his teeth, resolutely making up his mind to leave! He pushed aside Bai Lili, who was blocking his way, and shouted, "Are you done yet? I need to go to work now! Do you expect me to stand here for a whole day and night without eating or drinking, just to breathe the air? Or does your hospital provide meals?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Wensong became furious. He was not a person with a particularly gentle temperament. Although he usually would not mind some trivial matters as long as they were not too excessive, this time he was genuinely angry
What the heck! Are you all even being reasonable? Why should I pay her medical expenses? I don't even know where my own dinner is right now, let alone have money to pay her bill! If you need money, ask her biological parents!
Bai Lili no longer dared to pull her ears, but she still had the courage to push Yu Wensong forward
He did not know; he only knew that if he took this step, it would seem as if he would lose something extremely important in his life. And losing that thing would cause his heart to plummet into the abyss, forever unable to rise again.
Hmph, this is simply a joke
As expected, just as Yu Wensong took his first step, that resounding voice once again emanated from the little girl. Moreover, this time the infant passed through Yu Wensong's hands and directly penetrated his mind, sounding faintly tinged with a sense of sorrow.
The sound of crying grew closer and then rang out. Just as Yu Wensong passed through the last corridor and arrived at the door marked "Special Care Room," the sorrowful cries that had been entwined in her mind abruptly ceased! Everything returned to calm once more
Yuwen Song fell silent, standing dazed at the corner. He had yet to take that definitive step that could pull everything back to reality. Hadn't his heart already made up its mind? Hadn't he already decided to completely rid himself of that annoying crying? Yet why had he still not taken that eternal step?
He knows, of course he knows! He knows that this child is calling out to him, and he knows that at this moment he must be by her side! An indescribable feeling slowly spreads within his heart, as if compelling him to rush to the girl's side, to care for her, to comfort her, to provide her with all the protection, and to help her escape from all suffering!
At this moment, the infant appears to be very active. She keeps stretching her four adorable limbs and kicking around in the small nursery, displaying liveliness and vigor. Her face is no longer as pale as when Yu Wensong first saw her; charming rosy hues bloom on her cheeks, fully demonstrating her health.
Seeing Yu Wensong, who was already fuming with anger, Bai Lili seemed to finally feel a bit scared and did not dare to reach out and tug at his ear again. However, she still persisted, saying, "That baby girl was brought by you; isn't it too irresponsible of you to leave without saying a word?"
Bai Lili also saw the little girl through the glass and felt secretly pleased that she could recover her health. She turned her head, intending to take the opportunity to mock Yu Wensong a few times, but suddenly discovered that this man, who had just insisted that he had nothing to do with the girl, was now showing a hint of a very warm smile.
This leap has made him bear a responsibility; this leap has also intertwined the fates of two originally unrelated lives forever; Yu Wensong's leap has brought a promise and a care to a life that he will forever cherish in his heart
Yuwen Song looked at the baby inside, seeing that she was now very safe and in no life-threatening danger, and turned to leave. However, whether it was a cruel joke from the heavens or a marvelous coincidence, just as Yuwen Song took a step back, the baby girl suddenly let out a loud wail again! The volume was no less than before! No, it might even be louder than before!
"What?" Bai Lili, who was beside him, seemed to have heard something from Yu Wensong's mouth and asked curiously
Upon hearing it, Bai Lili immediately recognized that it could only be the cry of that little baby. This hospital is not a children's hospital; although there is a pediatrics department, it does not accommodate such cases. At such an early hour, the only one who could make such a loud commotion would be her.
This move indeed worked; the plump nurse's eyes squinted with laughter as she said, "Oh my, little brother, what are you saying? I certainly do not have the qualifications to be a head nurse. But rest assured, this little girl is so adorable that even if you didn't say anything, I would take good care of her. Is there anything else you need from me?"
At the moment Yu Wensong turned his head, Bai Lili had already fixed her gaze on him, and the baby's cry sounded almost like a command shot! She blocked Yu Wensong and shouted loudly: "Hey! Are you trying to walk away again?!"
Yu Wensong was startled by this absolutely piercing cry; he lost his footing as he stepped out and fell awkwardly. Bai Lili, who was watching from the side, was initially taken aback, but then burst into loud laughter.
Yuwen Song was unaware of the routes within the hospital; he had only spent one night there, most of which he lay on the bench in front of the operating room. It was impossible for him to know how to navigate. However, it seemed as if an invisible force was guiding him through the intricate buildings. Moreover, an indescribable voice echoed in his mind! Suddenly, Yuwen Song did not want to see or hear the girl's cries. ... Yet, it seemed as if an invisible force was guiding him through the intricate buildings. Moreover, an indescribable voice echoed in his mind! Suddenly, Yuwen Song did not want to see or hear the girl's cries. ... He could not bear to witness it, just as he could not bear to see the girl alone and helpless in the wind and rain a few hours earlier ...
Are you even being reasonable?
It is unclear whether it was Yu Wensong's loud voice that had an effect, or if the infant truly understood his words. In any case, under his roar, the infant once again ceased her crying. ... This time, as she looked at the large man standing before her, the infant suddenly emitted a sound as melodious as a silver bell ... ? ... She smiled ? ! . And this time, as she looked at the large man standing before her, the infant suddenly emitted a sound as melodious as a silver bell ... ? ... She smiled ? ! .
Hehe, look! She's crying so hard, aren't you going to comfort her..." Bai Lili wanted to say a few more teasing words, but before she could finish, Yu Wensong, who had been so reluctant just a moment ago, dashed like an arrow towards the direction of the crying sound
"Who said you have to take care of her for a lifetime? You only need to look after her for a while, right?" Bai Lili revealed a hint of a mischievous smile as she spoke
Reason! What I mean by reason now is that you cannot just leave the child here unattended, that is absolutely unacceptable
Hey! Where exactly are you trying to drag me to?! Yu Wensong, straining against the danger of having his ear pulled off, finally managed to rescue his ear from Bai Lili's grasp.
After scanning Yu Wensong, the plump nurse mumbled as she walked back to the observation room, saying: "Don't recognize him? That's quite strange. This little fellow cried for a full hour, and no matter how we tried to soothe him, it was ineffective. Why is it that as soon as this man arrives, he stops crying?"
Why was Yu Wensong so agitated? Why did he suddenly feel a deep sense of concern upon hearing the girl's cries? Did he not realize that the baby had no connection to her at all?
After harshly scolding himself, Yu Wensong stepped forward. However, this step was not towards the distant hospital entrance, but rather towards the nursing ward, the place where the little girl was located
No, it's nothing... By the way, Head Nurse, I have something I would like to ask of you. Years of working experience have given Yu Wensong a certain understanding of human relationships. Although he knows that this plump woman in front of him is certainly not qualified to be a head nurse, it never hurts to speak a little more sweetly.
He glanced at the little girl once more, covered his ears, steeled himself, and turned to run away
You ... ...
Hearing that Bai Lili only needed care for a period of time, Yu Wensong let out a slight sigh of relief and casually asked, "So how long is this period? I have to retake the exam next year and don't have much time to wait for her family to come looking for her"
The plump nurse once again scanned Yu Wensong from head to toe, and this gaze made him feel quite disgusted. If it were any other time, he would not immediately lose his temper, nor would he show a pleasant demeanor. But today, for some reason, in front of the small baby lying in the observation room, he could not muster any anger at all; a force was fully restraining him, urging him to maintain his most amiable side.
Yuwen Song shook his head and smiled, saying, "No, I do not know this child. I merely encountered her occasionally and brought her here to seek medical treatment."
Yuwen Song still wanted to refute, when suddenly, a loud wailing sound came from the corridor! Although Yuwen Song and the others were still quite a distance away from the location of the infant, they could still clearly hear the sound of the crying.