Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Mom, can I buy you a beautiful dress? Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Mom, can I buy you a beautiful dress? The doctor inspected her thoroughly but couldn’t figure out what was wrong.
“It’s possible that you are so scared that your body naturally rejects it. Miss, why are you afraid of injections? Your wound is clearly more painful!”
The doctor didn’t understand. Changing the dressing was so painful, and she didn’t even blink, so why did the skin test become such a severe issue?
“I’d like to know too…”
Bai Zhi said with a bitter smile, murmuring softly.
What could it be that deep within the original owner’s soul there was such profound fear?
It passed in a flash, too quickly for her to grasp.
All of this, perhaps, could only be answered over time.
Because of this situation, the doctor also dared not leave and waited here for the results of the skin test.
As expected, she could be put on a drip, and soon the nurse came with the IV fluids. Seeing Bai Zhi, she was somewhat nervous.
The incident earlier had really scared her; she was still a trainee, and if something had happened, she would have blamed herself for a lifetime.
For a moment, the nurse thought her career was over, then a wave of guilt overwhelmed her.
If something really had happened, how could she face her own hands after doing the skin test?
“It’s okay, I was just too nervous earlier. You saw the result of the skin test, didn’t you?”
Bai Zhi looked at the nurse, who hesitated to proceed, and spoke gently.
It wasn’t the nurse’s fault, it was her own issue.
“Thank you for saying that, but little sister, I’m going to start now. Clench your fist tightly.”
The nurse quickly adjusted her emotions. Her master had said that a nurse needs to have a strong psyche, and if she couldn’t overcome this, how could she continue on this path?
“Alright, I will cooperate.”
Bai Zhi became serious. She was actually a bit nervous; the extreme fear from earlier was gone, but it might return in a moment.
Sure enough, as soon as she saw the needle, she began to tense up.
Seeing how Bai Zhi looked, Ye Xiu quickly grasped Bai Zhi’s hand tightly, but Bai Zhi moved away. She placed her hand on her leg instead, gripping it tighter and tighter.
The needle went in…
The nurse’s forehead was sweating. She applied the tape, and seeing that it was going well, she stood up and the first thing she did was give Bai Zhi a warm smile.
“See, we can both do it, right?”
She was speaking to Bai Zhi as well as to herself. The hurdle that couldn’t be crossed, once you grit your teeth and get over it, it’s okay.
Bai Zhi nodded slightly; her face was still a bit pale but better than before, and the area she had been clutching was showing faint traces of blood.
Ye Xiu’s heart ached unbearably, puzzled, why would she be so scared of just getting an injection?
Ye Xiu rolled up Bai Zhi’s overly large trousers, her eyes instantly reddened, and tears were about to fall. At this moment, everything was blurred. She couldn’t see clearly how many times she had pinched herself, but it was all red.
The doctor was also stunned, and wiped her with medical alcohol. This time, she gritted her teeth and didn’t make a sound, not even furrowing her brow.
“You shouldn’t touch it for now, you have three groups of IVs to go through. After that, you can go home. Have you eaten? If not, go and pack some food for her. She needs nutrition.”
When he first saw this little girl, he thought she was six or seven years old, but it turned out she was already nine, nearly ten. Given her height and her clearly below-standard weight, he assumed her family must be in difficulty.
Because every parent or grandparent wants to give their best to their children, this girl’s condition suggested her family was struggling.
But he was surprised when he saw her mother–he realized he might be wrong.
Her mother’s clothes, although just floral prints, were of excellent quality.
So, was this favoritism towards sons over daughters?
That didn’t seem to be the case either.
No one could answer the doctor’s questions. Bai Dan asked Ye Xiu to stay with Bai Zhi while he went to pack meals for them.
“Dad, let me go. I’ll take the kids with me and bring food back for you guys. What do you think? What would you like to eat, steamed buns or rice bowls?”
Ye Xiu thought for a while. Though she wanted to stay with Bai Zhi, she couldn’t let her father-in-law pay; it was better for her to go.
“Mm,” Bai Dan responded indifferently. He didn’t have any objections; he wasn’t reassured unless he was the one watching Bai Zhi himself.
Ye Xiu left the clinic upon receiving a response. The moment she stepped outside, the dazzling sunlight made her dizzy, and she quickly shielded her eyes with her hand.
At that moment, her mind went blank, and she suddenly didn’t know what to do.
Whenever she closed her eyes, all she saw was Xingxing enduring the blurring pain brought on by herself.
“Daughter-in-law.”
“Mom.”
It was then that Bai Da came over with the three kids, each holding a piece of peanut brittle. The peanut brittle, four pieces for fifty cents, was a favorite among the kids,
slowly chewing it in their mouths, the rich milky and peanut flavors spreading, making them crave one piece after another.
Xixi’s cheeks were puffed with food; getting close, one could even smell the faint scent of milk, reminiscent of the famous White Rabbit creamy candy, another excellent sweet.
“Xixi, you’ve come. Let’s go eat. After eating, we’ll pack meals for Xingxing and Dad.”
Seeing them holding many treats and toys, Ye Xiu felt a certain heaviness in her heart, but she suppressed the feeling and spoke up.
“Mom, Xixi bought you this candy. Eat it.”
Xixi took out a piece of peanut brittle from her little bag and placed it in Ye Xiu’s hand. She blinked her round eyes,
“Mom, this is money Xixi earned. Later on, Xixi will earn more and buy you beautiful clothes, okay?”
Her naive and cheerful disposition warmed Ye Xiu’s heart. Such a small person, yet so earnest, made her wholeheartedly believe that Xixi could really do it.
“Okay, thank you, Xixi. But Mom won’t eat it. You eat it, let’s go have our meal.”
Ye Xiu took Xixi’s little hand, heading towards a nearby eatery. The closest one was a wonton shop, and she thought about ordering a bowl for each person and two extra servings for Bai Zhi and her father-in-law, complete with meat and soup, which would be excellent.
Xixi said nothing, just stubbornly stared at Ye Xiu, clearly in a mood that if Ye Xiu didn’t eat, she wouldn’t move, her slightly aggrieved look invited sympathy.
“Daughter-in-law, just keep it. Xixi’s gesture of kindness, earning money and wanting to spend it on us; let’s go after you accept it.”
Bai Da couldn’t bear to see Xixi’s filial intentions being overlooked, so he spoke up.
Ye Xiu glared at Bai Da. What was the matter with him? It wasn’t that she didn’t want to eat; she was thinking if she ate it, then one less would be left for Xixi. Seeing Xixi’s eyes shimmering with tears and almost crying, she felt somewhat helpless.
“Xixi, Mom isn’t refusing to eat. I thought if I ate, then you’d have none left. Should Mom eat it?”