Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law
Chapter 239 - Chapter 239 Chapter 239 There are Always People Out There_1

Chapter 239: Chapter 239: There are Always People Out There_1 Chapter 239: Chapter 239: There are Always People Out There_1 Gongxi Heng noticed his wife looking a bit pallid as he spoke, and quickly added, “Of course, beauty too, that’s also indispensable. But our son doesn’t share my good fortune! He hasn’t met someone who combines inner and outer beauty, so it’s quite normal for him not to be drawn towards anyone!”

Chen Cuihua nodded solemnly, “Makes sense.”

Gongxi Heng: “…” Please, could you not flaunt your wealth? Even the wealthiest should remember there’s always someone better out there, and a higher mountain beyond the one before you!

Didn’t he just say that?

How could she forget so quickly!

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Being a caregiver in a hospital is a taxing task, far from the seemingly relaxed job it appears to be.

When the patient is on an IV drip, one must always monitor its flow. As soon as one bottle is empty, it should be replaced immediately to avoid either blood reflux or the entry of air into the blood vessel, which can lead to an air embolism – the consequences can be dire.

It’s even more important to keep a vigilant eye on the patient at night.

Nan Fei started to run a fever as night crept in. It began as a low-grade fever, but by late night, she was nearly delirious.

The weather was unbearably hot, yet she instinctively wrapped herself in blankets, curling her petite body inside. Seeing her in that state, Huo Beijiang’s heart ached.

“Honey, don’t be scared,” Huo Beijiang clasped her hand in his broad, sturdy palm, gently soothing her while keeping an eye on the progress of the IV drip hanging from the stand next to the bed.

Even after three bottles of potion, her fever hadn’t subsided, which fueled his desire to smash the entire hospital.

If there’s no improvement by tomorrow, we’ll transfer her to the provincial hospital.

His training was comprehensive; it was common for him to treat his own injuries. He knew medical knowledge – the concept that pneumonia in adults, given current medical technology, was not particularly dangerous.

But looking at his wife’s state, he began to doubt himself.

Nan Fei opened her eyes in a haze, her gaze fell upon Huo Beijiang’s usually radiant face, now showing a hint of exhaustion. She gave him a weak smile, but due to her lack of strength and the discomfort from the high fever, her smile looked worse than a grimace.

“Stop smiling. It looks worse than crying.”

True to his blunt self, he didn’t hold back from criticizing her.

This time, Nan Fei wasn’t angry. She glanced downwards at her hand, cradled in his palm, then lowered her eyes deep in thought.

They say one’s unconscious actions reveal whether they truly care about you! In her previous life, just how blind had she been to overlook all the signs right in front of her eyes?

After all… he was the most innocent one, yet she’d irrationally pinned all the blame on him.

“What’s wrong?” Huo Beijiang detected a hint of sadness flashing through her eyes. His thumb gently stroked her tender cheek. “Weren’t you quite aggressive during the fight today? What happened to you now?”

When he arrived earlier in the day, he observed her showing off her prowess. Once he was assured she was holding her own, he decided to watch from the sidelines, planning to deliver a post-fight review once it was over.

But this girl, she wasn’t ruthless enough to let her opponent off. She had no clue that some enemies, if let off once, could turn back to threaten her own life.

That’s why he was ready when she backed down.

She’s just too naive! Her naivety worried him. If he wasn’t around, who would protect her from being bullied?

“You saw all that?” Nan Fei asked guiltily.

“Yes!” Huo Beijiang’s mouth curved into a smile, “This is the first time I’ve learned that my wife isn’t just a stunning, enchanting vixen, but also a small, fierce kitten baring her claws and fangs.”