Chapter 137: Chapter 135: My Name is Chen Zhengnian

Su Xinyao sullenly shut her mouth, swallowing the words that had been on the tip of her tongue.

’She knew that Zhou Rui, as he was now, wasn’t the kind of man who would be gentle with her.’

He was suspicious and ruthless, like a dormant beast that could bare its fangs at any moment.

The car stopped in front of a rundown apartment building.

“Get out.”

Zhou Rui tossed her a key. “Wait here. And don’t cause any trouble before tomorrow night.”

Su Xinyao took the key. Her fingertips brushed against his cool skin, and her heart began to race again.

She pushed the car door open, watched the car speed away, and only then did she turn and walk into the apartment building.

The room was small, with only a bed and a table. There were cobwebs in the corner.

Su Xinyao sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing the cold key, and suddenly smiled.

’No matter how hard this path is, I’m finally close to him.’

Meanwhile, Zhou Rui was sitting in his car, staring at the lit-up window with a deep frown.

Zhou Rui took a drag from his cigarette, his gaze on the light in the window dark and unreadable.

’Let’s see just what kind of game this Su Xinyao is trying to play.’

…

Su Tang was a little surprised when she heard that Su Xinyao had left the Northwest.

The news had come from Su Rui’an.

“Sister Xin Yao asked me to tell you that, if possible, she hopes the two of you can let bygones be bygones.”

Hearing this, Su Tang sneered. “Let bygones be bygones? After all the things she’s done to hurt me, she wants to let bygones be bygones now?”

“Do you have selective amnesia, or do you just think I have a bad memory? Sorry, but I’m the type who holds a grudge. If it weren’t for our aunt’s sake, I would have slapped her long ago.”

After saying this, Su Tang turned and left. Su Rui’an wanted to say more, but the door had already closed in front of him, giving him no chance to speak.

When Lu Xiao got home, Su Tang told him what had happened.

Lu Xiao was also confused when he heard. Su Xinyao had been so insistent on staying, as if she wouldn’t leave until she had accomplished something.

But now, she had just up and left so easily.

“It’s a bit strange, but her leaving is a good thing, after all. We don’t have to live in fear anymore.”

Hearing Lu Xiao’s comforting words, Su Tang nodded.

“You’re right. With her gone, at least my mind won’t be racing with wild thoughts anymore. As for the future, we’ll deal with it when it comes.”

Lu Xiao stepped forward, hugged Su Tang, and gently stroked her head.

After Su Xinyao left, Su Tang’s life finally returned to normal. She became more and more proficient at her job at the hospital.

Before long, she was promoted to the position of attending physician. The hospital had complete confidence in her skills and character.

’The director figured that anyone who could say “Life is paramount, the patient comes first,” couldn’t possibly be an unkind person.’

One day, Su Tang was writing up patient records when a young nurse with blood-covered hands rushed over.

“Doctor Su, you have to come quick! Something terrible has happened!”

Seeing the blood on the nurse’s hands, Su Tang frowned deeply, immediately stood up, and followed her to the operating room doors.

“Doctor Su, you’re here.”

When she reached the operating room, Su Tang saw the director was also standing there. Upon seeing her, the director’s anxious expression instantly turned to one of pleasant surprise.

“What’s wrong? What happened?”

Su Tang asked, looking at the expressions on everyone’s faces. The director quickly explained.

“It’s a long story, but right now, I have an order for you. Do you dare to take it?”

Hearing the director’s words, Su Tang was a bit confused but nodded anyway.

“Please, go ahead.”

With her go-ahead, the director hurriedly spoke.

“The person inside is a very important figure. A few days ago, we had a border conflict with the neighboring country. He charged out alone and was shot in the chaos…”

“The bullet is lodged between the third rib and the pulmonary artery. The accompanying military medic couldn’t handle such a complex situation, so they had to take the risk of sending him to our hospital.”

The director lowered his voice and rapped his knuckles on the operating room door.

“His identity is sensitive, so this can’t get out. In the entire Northwest, you’re the only one with the confidence to perform such a difficult thoracoscopic bullet removal.”

“However, just do your best. I’ll take care of the rest.”

Su Tang took a deep breath and nodded. “I need the complete pre-operative examination report.”

“Also, clear out all non-essential personnel. I need a completely sterile environment.”

’Since he’s a hero, I will definitely give it my all.’

A nurse handed her a surgical cap, and Su Tang deftly tied up her long hair.

After sterilizing, Su Tang went inside. She paused for a moment, however, when she saw the clothes the man was wearing.

’This rank… it’s very high indeed. No wonder his identity is a secret.’

Su Tang calmed her nerves and performed the surgery in a methodical manner.

Three hours later, the light above the operating room went out, and Su Tang walked out.

It had been a long time since she had performed such a high-intensity, difficult surgery. It had demanded more mental energy than usual.

Moreover, she was pregnant.

“Doctor Su, are you all right?”

As she walked out, her legs gave way, and she was about to collapse. Fortunately, a nurse beside her caught her.

“Quick, take Doctor Su to rest.”

The director quickly gave the order. Su Tang was truly a lucky star, able to handle even a surgery like this.

Because of this, the director gave Su Tang a few days off to go home and rest well.

「One week later.」

Su Tang had just finished her rounds and arrived at the special care unit when she saw the man open his eyes.

His gaze slowly moved from the ceiling to her. His usually sharp eyes now held a trace of groggy confusion from just waking up.

“How are you feeling?”

Su Tang put down the chart and placed her fingertips on the artery of his wrist.

’His pulse is still weak, but it’s stabilizing. He’s recovering faster than I expected.’

The man’s Adam’s apple bobbed. His voice was hoarse. “Was it you… who saved me?”

“I’m your attending physician, Su Tang.”

She pulled her hand back and flipped through the logbook at the head of the bed. “The bullet has been removed, but the damage to your pulmonary artery requires bed rest. You can’t exert yourself for the next two weeks.”

He silently watched her profile as she wrote, the sunlight filtering through the blinds and casting dappled shadows on her white coat.

“They said you performed the surgery while you were pregnant.”

The man spoke suddenly, his gaze falling on her abdomen, which she had been trying to conceal.

The guards outside the monitoring room had already found out everything.

This young female doctor had not only braved the risks to complete an impossible surgery, but she had also fainted from exhaustion afterward.

The tip of Su Tang’s pen paused. When she looked up, her expression had returned to its usual calm. “It was my duty.”

“And outside of your duty…”

The man propped himself up, causing the IV tube to sway gently with his movement.

“Thanks must still be given where they are due.”

He fumbled under his pillow and pulled out a military insignia, its edges worn smooth and shiny. “My name is Chen Zhengnian. This thing isn’t worth much, but it can save you some trouble in the Northwest.”

“That’s not necessary. You’re my patient. It was just what I was supposed to do.”

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