novellhall Chapter 222 As a military family member, be prepared.
Chapter 222 As a military family member, be prepared.
Seeing the worry in Wenrou's eyes, the old man waved his hand at her to indicate that he was fine.
Not only that, he went over and gently comforted her, saying, "Child, as a military family member, you must always be prepared for this."
Having served in the military for so many years, he had long been accustomed to sacrifice and separation.
In fact, while he was comforting Wenrou, he was also comforting himself.
Huo Yanchuan is his grandson, and he is also a family member. How could he feel good seeing his grandson lying in the operating room?
When Huo Yanchuan was admitted to military academy and joined the army, he was already prepared for this day to come.
If he could, he would rather be the one lying inside right now than watch his grandson sacrifice himself in front of him.
She nodded gently and said nothing more.
She was indeed prepared when she married Huo Yanchuan, but she just couldn't accept it.
The two children are still so young. What will happen to them if they lose their father?
The old man was helped to sit down on a chair by his bodyguard and waited for the surgery to end.
Wenrou stood to one side, her body pressed tightly against the wall. She was wearing many clothes, but she felt cold and shivering.
Time passed slowly, and the lights in the operating room remained on.
Outside the operating room, no one spoke.
When Gao Weidong saw that Wenrou and the old man had arrived, he stood at attention with his head down, a look of guilt on his face.
Just then, several people in military uniforms walked in.
Upon seeing Wenrou, the group saluted her and then knelt down in front of her.
"Our commander was so badly injured because he saved us. We are guilty."
"I'm sorry, sister-in-law. We will never slack off during training again. It's all our fault. We've ruined Commander Huo's life."
She looked at them gently. After all, they were new recruits, and it was the first time they had encountered such a scene. They were all so frightened that they were in tears.
They were all around the same age as Wenrou, some only seventeen or eighteen years old, looking like they had just come of age.
Tears streamed down their faces as they wept with deep regret.
Seeing them like this, Wenrou finally understood why Huo Yanchuan had saved them.
They had just come of age. As the leader and commander, I would definitely feel regret and remorse if I saw them sacrifice themselves like this.
At this moment, everyone else in the hospital was also drawn to what was happening here and looked over at them.
Seeing them in military uniforms, kneeling and weeping, Wenrou felt it was utterly improper.
"You lot, get up." Her face darkened, and her eyes became serious.
After hearing her words, the group looked at each other but still did not get up.
Seeing this, Wenrou raised her voice slightly and said in a commanding tone, "I said, all of you get up."
"Sister-in-law, we won't get up until you forgive us." The leader was a little older, even older than Wenrou.
Hearing his words, Wenrou couldn't hold back and immediately got up and kicked him.
"As soldiers, kneeling down like that, what kind of soldier are you? Don't tell anyone you're Huo Yanchuan's soldiers, I'd be ashamed for him."
She knew that Huo Yanchuan chose to save them not because he wanted to see them crying and whining like women.
Seeing this, Gao Weidong also felt ashamed and coldly ordered, "Why aren't you getting up right now?"
After getting up from the ground, the group stood next to Gao Weidong.
Wenrou didn't say anything more, but at that moment, Yin Suwen and another male doctor in a white coat happened to be passing by and saw this scene.
"What are you doing? This is a hospital. There's no need for so many people standing outside the operating room. You few, get out of here," Yin Suwen said coldly, pointing at the recruits.
After she finished speaking, she pointed at Wenrou, her tone filled with dissatisfaction, "And you, they are soldiers in the army, warriors who protect our country. What right do you have to make them kneel before you and humiliate them like this? So what if you are the granddaughter-in-law of the old commander? Does that give you such great power?"
Yin Suwen had a lot of complaints about Wenrou because of Shen Qingshuang's matter. In her opinion, Wenrou was able to rise to power only because of her face.
Although she admitted that Wenrou was indeed beautiful, with an outstanding figure and temperament, she just couldn't stand her.
In the past, Wenrou might have gone up and argued with Yin Suwen, but now, she wasn't in the mood.
Huo Yanchuan was still in the operating room, and she didn't want to say anything, nor did she have time to pay attention to Yin Suwen.
Seeing that Wenrou remained silent, Yin Suwen became even more unforgiving.
"you……"
She was about to criticize Wenrou when she saw the other person's cold eyes sweep over her.
"Have you said enough? If you have, then get out."
Wenrou's gaze was as if she knew that if Yin Suwen dared to say another word, she would slap her.
At this moment, the male doctor standing next to Yin Suwen tugged at her arm.
She then apologized gently, saying, "I'm really sorry, my colleague is a bit outspoken. I apologize to you on her behalf."
After the man finished speaking, he smiled gently at Wenrou and introduced himself, "I'm a surgeon. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"No need," Wenrou said, then ignored the two of them.
Seeing Wenrou's rudeness, Yin Suwen glanced at her, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
Wenrou and the old man waited outside the operating room until after 3 a.m. before there was finally some movement inside.
Seeing that the operating room lights were off, Wenrou hurriedly got up from her chair and walked towards the door.
After the operating room door opened, the two heads of surgery, wearing masks, came out.
She looked gently at the two doctors, even hesitant to ask about the situation inside.
Finally, Gao Weidong, who was standing nearby, stepped forward and asked, "Doctor, how is he?"
The two surgical directors were very respectful when they saw the old man. They then said, "Although the surgery was successful, the patient is still not out of danger. Shrapnel from the bomb has penetrated his chest cavity, and a few shrapnel have pierced his lungs. Although the open-chest surgery can save his life, there is still a high chance of leaving sequelae. You need to be prepared."
When Wenrou heard that Huo Yanchuan was still in danger, her heart sank.
She followed Huo Yanchuan to the entrance of the intensive care unit, where the doctor said she could only wait outside and could not go in for the time being.
Seeing that the old man was still standing outside, Wenrou was worried about his health, so she went over and said, "Grandpa, I can watch over things here. Your health is the most important thing. I'll let you know when Huo Yanchuan wakes up."
The guards nearby also advised the old man to go home and rest, as dawn was approaching and he had been waiting at the hospital all night.
He already had heart disease, and the head of the cardiology department who had previously examined the old man also came over to offer advice.
The old man's health had finally improved somewhat, but if he continued to suffer, it might become even more serious than before.
After much persuasion, the old man finally agreed to go home.
"If anything happens at the hospital, be sure to let me know immediately," he gently reminded her before leaving.
Wenrou nodded gently, and after watching the old man leave, she slumped into a chair.
She had been pretending to be strong so as not to worry the old man, but now that he was gone, she felt as if all her strength had been drained away.
Huo Yanchuan stayed in the ward, while Wenrou waited at the door.
Gao Weidong was very worried when he saw Wenrou like this. When the hospital cafeteria opened in the morning, he got Wenrou a meal and brought it over.
"Sister-in-law, have something to eat."
Wenrou waved her hand gently; she really couldn't eat anymore.
She didn't have much of an appetite until Huo Yanchuan was out of danger.
Just then, a voice came from over.
"Xiao Rou".
Hearing the sound, Wenrou looked towards the door and saw that Tan Lin had arrived at some point.
"Sister Lin."
Wen Jinian also came with Tan Lin.
They called a few days ago and said they wouldn't be back for a few more days. How come they're already in Beijing in the blink of an eye?
"I originally wanted to come back early to surprise you, but I didn't expect this to happen..." Tan Lin hurriedly stepped forward, looking at Wenrou with a worried expression.
When Wen Jinian heard the news of Huo Yanchuan's accident, he rushed over immediately.
"Second Brother." He called out gently when he saw Wen Jinian.
Wen Jinian went over and hugged her with heartache, "Don't be afraid, your second brother is here. No matter what happens, your second brother will be with you."
Tan Lin also chimed in to comfort him, "Yes, I'll stay here with you. Don't worry, Huo Yanchuan is in such good physical condition. His grandfather used to train him a lot, so he'll definitely be fine this time."
With the two of them around, her heart finally felt a little more at ease.
Tan Lin originally didn't plan to come to Beijing, but after hearing about Huo Yanchuan's situation, she came with Wen Jinian.
She also knew that Wenrou needed someone to be with her the most at this time, and that her two children also needed someone to take care of them.
In addition, the old man is getting old and his health is not good.
Wenrou was persuaded by Tan Lin to eat something, and the group waited from morning until noon.
Song Yulan also heard about Huo Yanchuan's accident at this time, and rushed to the hospital with Huo Jianjun.
"Xiaorou, how is Yanchuan?" Song Yulan asked, crying, when she saw Wenrou.
Wen Jianjun's face was also full of worry. He frowned and remained silent.
After all, they were Huo Yanchuan's parents, and their worries at this moment were no less than hers. Wenrou didn't continue to hold a grudge against them for what happened before.
"The doctor said he's still not out of danger," she said gently.
Upon hearing this, Song Yulan couldn't bear it and fell backward.
Upon seeing this, Huo Jianjun quickly reached out to help her up and sat down on a chair nearby.
"How could this happen? Weren't they saying he was going to be transferred back? How did this have to happen of all times?"
Song Yulan cried out and slumped into a chair, unable to believe what she was seeing.
"Alright, stop crying. When he chose to join the army, you should have been prepared for this day to come." Although Wen Jianjun was also worried, he was much calmer than Song Yulan.
"Why are you saying that? That's our son. How can I not be heartbroken if something happens to him?" Song Yulan started arguing with Huo Jianjun at this point.
Wenrou was really troubled by their behavior.
However, before she could speak, Tan Lin, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but chime in as well.
"Uncle and Aunt, Huo Yanchuan is still lying in the ward. If you want to argue, go outside. This is a hospital, not a place for you to fight."
Tan Lin has a straightforward personality and her words can be harsh.
The two were scolded by a junior, and their faces showed embarrassment.
Song Yulan sat in the chair, silently shedding tears, while Wenrou ignored her.
It wasn't until after 3 p.m. that Huo Yanchuan slowly woke up.
After the doctor went in to examine him and confirmed that he was out of danger, he then told the people outside the news.
Hearing that Huo Yanchuan was alright, Wenrou finally felt relieved.
Soon, Huo Yanchuan was moved to a private room. Although others could go in to see him, only one person could go in at a time.
At this point, as the wife, Wenrou should have been the first to go in.
But just then, Song Yulan beat her to it.
"Doctor, may I go in and see Yan Chuan's mother now?"
Song Yulan held the doctor's arm, looking anxiously at Huo Yanchuan's figure inside.
The doctor looked at her, then at the gentle direction.
Wenrou recognized the male doctor in front of her; he was the same person who had been walking with Yin Suwen earlier.
"Given the current situation, the patient's wife should go in first; the others can wait outside."
Upon hearing this, Song Yulan subconsciously looked in the direction of Wenrou.
"Yes... I was too hasty, Xiaorou, why don't you go in and check on Yanchuan first?" Song Yulan was surprised that she didn't argue with Wenrou this time.
However, she also knew that even if she went in at this time, Huo Yanchuan would not welcome her.
He hasn't forgiven them because of Wenrou and the children.
She responded gently, thanked the male doctor, and then stepped into the ward.
She felt he looked familiar when he was standing with Yin Suwen.
Now that she saw his face, she finally remembered who he was; he was Zhou Chunmei's boyfriend from her previous life.
In this life, because Zhou Dayong was not transferred to Beijing and could not enter the military compound, the Zhou family could not come along to enjoy a life of leisure.
In her past life, she heard that Zhou Chunmei's boyfriend was the son of the deputy commander of the military compound, and that Zhou Dayong had played a part in bringing them together.
At that time, Zhou Dayong was already a regimental commander, just like Huo Yanchuan, except that Huo Yanchuan had already sacrificed himself in his previous life.
Wenrou originally thought that Huo Yanchuan would be just like in his previous life, unable to escape the fate of sacrifice.
But perhaps because Zhou Dayong's fate in his previous life had been rewritten, Huo Yanchuan didn't have to sacrifice himself.
Wenrou walked over and saw that Huo Yanchuan was already awake and was looking at her with his eyes open.
Just now, outside, she was able to maintain a calm and composed demeanor.
But now, seeing Huo Yanchuan with various tubes inserted into his body and looking so weak, she couldn't hold back any longer, her eyes welled up with tears.