Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1287 - 843: An Unexpected Favor

Second watch.

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As soon as lunch was ready, Old Madam Zhou arranged for Wang Zhongliang to take it over, so when Chuxia and the others were eating, Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan were eating as well.

Old Master Zhao was staying in a single room. In the hospital room of about fifteen square meters, there was only a bed and a table, and several people sat around it eating together, which actually felt a bit like home.

Old Master Zhao, leaning against the hospital bed, could only look and not eat, involuntarily swallowing his saliva.

The old man was recovering quite well; aside from his body being less agile, everything else was not much different from before he got sick. Having not eaten properly for many days, the aroma inevitably made him crave.

When Chuxia and Zhou Mikang pushed the door open and came in, they happened to see the old man with his neck stretched out, looking longingly.

"Grandpa..." Chuxia amusedly sat beside the old man, "Want to eat?"

"Yes." The old man squinted happily at his granddaughter, "Xia, can you ask for Grandpa if I can just have a bite of the bun? The smell of bun now seems more fragrant than anything."

"Okay, I’ll go ask for you." Although she knew that the old doctor with the quirky temper was unlikely to be in a good mood, Chuxia still agreed because she didn’t want her grandpa to be disappointed.

"Xiaomi, didn’t you leave this morning?" Zhao Yulan looked at her son-in-law with a puzzled expression, and Lin Baohe also looked at him in confusion, as in his impression, the son-in-law was not someone who mixed business with personal matters.

Zhou Mikang smiled and explained, "I just got back and received a notice to come here for a meeting. I’ll probably have to stay here for another three days."

"That’s really great." Zhao Yulan immediately smiled broadly; it was the most comforting thing for her daughter when her son-in-law could spare every minute to be with her.

"Mom, anyone who doesn’t know might think he’s your son..." Chuxia couldn’t help teasing her mother as she walked out the door, and before Zhao Yulan could say anything, she had already slipped out.

"This child..." Zhao Yulan murmured a sentence and saw Zhou Mikang sitting by her father’s bed, starting to chat with the old man, which made her even happier.

If the son-in-law didn’t regard her daughter as precious, how could he be so patient with this family? Whatever she heard or saw confirmed clearly to her that her daughter’s choice couldn’t have been more correct.

As expected, when Chuxia conveyed her grandpa’s request, she was immediately scolded, and the old doctor’s eyes almost glared fiercely at her.

"Elder Qi, I’m sorry, I was rude, please don’t be angry." Chuxia quickly apologized. Although she also thought that this Old Doctor Qi overreacted a bit, considering the doctor’s age, she decided to back off. If she angered him into a mishap, it would indeed be her fault.

No wonder the old man had decent medical skills but not as much fame as Elder Liang. With such a temper, ordinary people couldn’t really handle it. However, she also understood that the more such a person, the more dedicated they were to their craft, which was worthy of respect.

So, the small dissatisfaction in her heart popped up but quickly evaporated.

"Alright..." Old Doctor Qi waved a hand at Chuxia, "Remember, don’t come to me with such stupid questions again. I’m the doctor, you need to listen to my treatment plan. I won’t waste words with you. If you want the patient to get better, don’t mess around."

"Yes, yes, yes..." Chuxia nodded rapidly, "I was wrong, I was wrong. I just felt so bad for Grandpa looking like that. In fact, I knew you wouldn’t agree to my request.

But if I didn’t come over, it would be lying to Grandpa. The elderly are sensitive and prone to overthinking, especially when they’re sick. I can’t make Grandpa feel we’re neglecting him.

Elder Qi, I’m... I’m saying, can you understand my feelings and forgive me? If you’re still angry, you can scold me again to vent, okay?"

Old Doctor Qi glanced at her with some surprise: "How old are you?"

"Nineteen."

"Is that actual or nominal age?"

"Nominal age."

"You don’t look nineteen..." Old Doctor Qi pointed to the chair opposite, "Sit down, let me take your pulse."

"Ah?" Chuxia looked at him dumbfounded, not understanding what he meant. Could it be that he thought there was something wrong with her brain?

Old Doctor Qi glared at her: "Ah what, aren’t you pregnant?"

"Oh, oh, oh..." Chuxia quickly sat down, grinning fawningly, "Aren’t all pregnant women said to be a bit less intelligent? So, don’t take offense to what I said, hehe..."

Old Doctor Qi glanced at her casually: "Stop babbling."

The originally grinning Chuxia quickly composed herself and extended her wrist.

Rarely, a hint of amusement flashed in Old Doctor Qi’s eyes.

He checked Chuxia’s left wrist, then signaled to switch to the right wrist. After feeling both pulses, the old doctor nodded: "Not bad, though your constitution is a bit weak, it’s not too bad. However, you’re carrying twins, so be extra careful. I’ll prescribe a remedy for you. Take it diligently for a month; it will be beneficial for you."

Chuxia quickly expressed her gratitude.

Old Doctor Qi gave her a sharp look: "The best way you can thank me is by taking your medicine seriously. Empty words are useless."

"Yes, yes, yes," Chuxia nodded seriously, "Rest assured, I will strictly follow your instructions and definitely won’t be half-hearted. Even if it tastes terrible, I will persevere, even if I have to pinch my nose and down it."

"It’s not that bad..." Old Doctor Qi’s lips rarely curled into a smile, "This medicine mainly strengthens your constitution; it should taste fine."

"Elder Qi, you look really kind when you smile."

"Alright, take this to get the medicine." The old man’s smile quickly faded, returning to his usual aloofness. He handed the prescription to Chuxia, dismissing her.

Chuxia was already used to Old Doctor Qi’s unpredictable temperament, so she got up with a smile and said goodbye, assuring, "I will visit you often."

Old Doctor Qi remained silent, but from the slight curve of his lips, it was clear that he was quite satisfied with Chuxia’s response.

"Is this... the prescription Elder Qi gave you?" Holding the prescription Chuxia handed over, Zhou Mikang looked shocked. To be honest, it was rare for such an expression to appear on his face, and it was the first time Chuxia had seen it. After a hesitation, she said, "Elder Qi absolutely meant well, I trust him."

"Of course, you should trust him..." With a sigh, Zhou Mikang looked at his wife, "Chuxia, you might not know how precious this prescription is. Let me tell you this, this is the first traditional medicine prescription Elder Qi has written in fifteen years."

"Ah?"

"Back then, because his family practiced traditional medicine for generations, they were stigmatized and paraded around. Elder Qi’s father and grandfather were always respected physicians, how could they endure that kind of humiliation? They both fell seriously ill and passed away shortly after.

Later, Elder Qi’s family members gradually passed away, leaving only him and a younger sister. The siblings depended on each other for survival for many years. Finally, it was Elder Long who personally sought him out, convincing him to take a position at the hospital.

However, he refused to write traditional medicine prescriptions. Maybe those past events cast a shadow over his heart, or maybe he feared being played by fate once more. Regardless, no matter who begged, he refused to write any prescriptions.

Even now, though he treats with both traditional and Western methods, he limits it to acupuncture and physiotherapy, prescribing only Western medicine. Everyone thought this knot in his heart would never be undone in his lifetime.

Chuxia, if your grandfather and Elder Long knew about this today, they’d be absolutely thrilled. Right, there’s something I forgot to tell you: Your grandfather and Old Doctor Qi were classmates."

"I... I didn’t do anything," Chuxia glanced at the prescription in Zhou Mikang’s hand, "I really didn’t do anything, it was Old Doctor Qi who offered to write the prescription, really..."

A bit muddled, she instinctively explained, Zhou Mikang smiled helplessly: "I didn’t say you did anything, I just wanted to say, you’re truly... a child favored by fate! Honestly, you have no idea how much effort everyone put in, but to no avail. Who would’ve thought, with you, it became such a simple matter."

"Maybe I just caught Elder Qi’s eye?" Chuxia blinked her big eyes, continuing to speculate, "Or maybe I resemble someone dear to Elder Qi?"

"No," Zhou Mikang shook his head, "I can roughly guess. Elder Qi is a genuine person; he probably appreciates your straightforwardness and sincerity. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Of course, it’s not that others aren’t straightforward, but their demeanor changes depending on whether or not they have a favor to ask. And most people, after being scolded by him, either get furious or too scared to speak.

So, over the years, you might be the first person that he feels is without fear or ulterior motives, leading him to suddenly make such a decision.

Either way, it’s a good thing. I’ll go get the medicine right away..." He said, taking a deep look at his young wife, "Now, I’m much more at ease."

Somehow, Chuxia felt a pang in her heart. She understood what he meant — with Elder Qi’s involvement, even if he left, he wouldn’t constantly worry... But departure was a pain that shouldn’t be talked about...

"Chuxia..." Old Lady Zhao beamed as she held her granddaughter’s hand, "Since Xiaomi has said so, I feel at ease too. Honestly, ever since I found out you were having twins, both your grandfather and I have been both happy and worried. But now we don’t have to worry anymore. I absolutely trust what that child Xiaomi says."

"Yes, Xiaomi is reliable, never says anything false," Old Master Zhao chimed in, "Now, I also believe the doctor isn’t deceiving me. Soon, I’ll be able to stand up and walk. Heh heh, I’ll be able to take my great-grandchildren for walks soon, one in each hand, making those old buggers in the village green with envy!"

Everyone: "..."

"What’s the meaning of those expressions?" Old Master Zhao looked grumpily at his daughter and son-in-law, "Have you forgotten how those villagers used to laugh at you? I want to rub it in their faces. Hmph, my daughter and son-in-law are truly blessed; I’ll make them die of envy!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)