Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2411 - 2347: Save Me
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Perhaps the muted tones of clothing worn by everyone here make it so. The patient uniforms consist of gray-and-white stripes, while relatives sport rough fabrics, liberation shoes, and simple cloth ones. Chiang Xiao alone looks elegant, clad in a slim cream trench coat edged in yellow, along with brown low-heeled footwear. Her ponytail sways as she shoulders a black backpack, her features shining with brightness and brimming with lively youth, a stark contrast to the hospital's general drabness.
She certainly catches the eye.
Chiang Xiao had planned to ask around for Chen Kaijin's room at first, but the ward building was simply this two-level setup. Downstairs served as the kids' section, and up top, only a few rooms housed patients. She decided a quick stroll through would reveal it easily.
As expected, after peeking into three rooms, she spotted Chen Kaijin's name listed in the door's admission slot.
They even slot the patient's name into that clear holder on the door in this place.
Chen Kaijin's room holds three occupants, and from the names, one appears to be male.
Under such circumstances, it's no surprise Deng Qingjiang feels no shame.
He has the means for better; after all, didn't he mention purchasing a home for Ye Wanqing?
Hmph, typical men.
Beyond the subpar ward setup, the facility's diagnostic standards are mediocre too. Wouldn't it make sense to rush Chen Kaijin to a major hospital for a full re-evaluation?
Gazing up at Chen Kaijin's name, Chiang Xiao couldn't pinpoint her own irritation.
Perhaps she simply sensed the unfairness toward Chen Kaijin.
Yet, what does any of that have to do with her?
She pushed open the door and stepped inside. That familiar hospital scent lingered, yet she frowned involuntarily, detecting an odd tang mixed in with the usual disinfectant and alcohol fumes in this particular space.
Spotting the dark mat laid out beside the door-side bed, with someone huddled asleep upon it and a pair of mud-caked, battered shoes nearby, it all clicked for her.
This bed had clearly been shifted farther out, creating a narrow gap from the wall and keeping distance from the other two.
Chen Kaijin occupied the central bed.
She wasn't sleeping; instead, she propped herself halfway up on the pillow, her gaze lost on the ceiling overhead.
A fan hung there, its coating flaking away in patches.
Chiang Xiao approached the bed, at last drawing Chen Kaijin's notice.
Her head turned stiffly, and upon recognizing Chiang Xiao, her eyes sparked with sudden energy, like a burst of vitality; she thrust herself forward, reaching to seize Chiang Xiao's hand.
"Chiang Xiao! Chiang Xiao, save me!"
Her cry pierced the air sharply, rousing the sleepers who all swiveled their heads toward the commotion.
The woman on the floor mat bolted upright too, eyeing Chiang Xiao while murmuring, "Wow, where'd this beautiful young lady appear from?"
Before Chen Kaijin could reach her, Chiang Xiao retreated two paces, causing Chen Kaijin to clutch at nothing, her eyes welling up red-rimmed.
She refrained from another attempt, merely staring at Chiang Xiao through tears, her tone quivering, "Chiang Xiao, save me, save me, I beg you."
Chiang Xiao's lips curved faintly, "I'm no physician, so how could I help? You're already under medical care here—the doctors are the ones to treat you."
"They can't, they can't. They claim it's cancer; I refuse to accept that! I've been perfectly well, so why cancer now? I'm in great health! These doctors must be unskilled! I have to get to a larger hospital; I demand another proper exam."