Chapter 207

"Wife, I'm in so much pain."

Lu Xiu Bai decisively threw away his propriety, a man's dignity—these don't matter.

Nothing is more important than gaining his wife's pity; if he should yield, he yields—what Gangzi said is right!

"Wuwuwu, am I going to die? I've lost so much blood, I'm so afraid that if I fall asleep I won't wake up."

"Just thinking about these makes my heart feel awful."

"Wife, don't be angry with me; if I survive this brush with death, from now on I'll listen to whatever you say and never let you down."

Pei Yan Ting was originally full of anger, but upon seeing the man's miserable state and hearing him voluntarily admit fault, her heart softened.

"Alright, you're tired, go to sleep quickly. I won't go home tonight; I'll stay in the ward with you."

A man who acts cute has the best fate.

Pei Yan Ting is the type who yields to softness but not to hardness; their relationship is like using brine to coagulate tofu—one thing subdues another.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, wife."

Lu Xiu Bai put on an act of being obedient and well-behaved, confirming that his wife was now gentle and easy to talk to; he closed his eyes and soon let out a soft snore.

"Really a pig."

Pei Yan Ting sighed wistfully, turned and went back to the office, preparing to fetch a basin to wash the man's body.

But his arm was firmly grasped by the other party, who refused to let go.

"Wife, don't go."

Stripping away the façade of ironclad strength, Lu Xiu Bai actually has a fragile side as well.

Perhaps it's the anesthetic taking effect, or perhaps it's an unconscious sense of belonging; asleep, he becomes especially fragile, clinging to his most intimate lover.

"Mm, I won't leave; I'm right here, go to sleep."

Pei Yan Ting stared at the man's appearance; perhaps because she was pregnant, estrogen was at work, maternal feelings surged, and she acted contrary to her usual principles.

She was still half an hour short of her work shift when she left early.

Still, it was because of personal feelings.

But the hospital isn't a cold, impersonal unit; on the contrary, everyone at the Military Region Hospital works together in unity.

After learning that Dr. Pei's lover had been injured and hospitalized due to excessive blood loss, the colleagues in the same department conscientiously fulfilled their duties.

The colleague changing the blood bag slowed his movements and thoughtfully brought a small blanket.

The colleague changing the anesthetic brought a straw cup and a water bottle.

The little nurse brought dinner from the canteen and also helped bring the basin and towel that Pei Yan Ting wanted.

As for her early departure, the supervisor said that after she gives birth and returns to her post, covering night shifts for other coworkers would offset it.

Around seven in the evening, the grandfathers, as well as her sister and brother-in-law, came to visit the man whose snoring shook the heavens.

The support of relatives and friends undoubtedly gave Pei Yan Ting a reassuring pill.

What's laughable is that the ward was filled with relatives and friends, yet Lu Xiu Bai didn't wake at all, sleeping soundly!

After examination by Grandfather Pei and several of his martial brothers, they all concluded that Lu Xiu Bai had only superficial injuries, had lost too much blood, and just needed to replenish his blood—nothing else was wrong!

The only thing to complain about is that his feet stink.

After more than three months of treatment, the effect was still minimal.

Shen Man covered her nose; it's unthinkable that a sister wouldn't mind her brother's smelly feet.

Knowing her brother wasn't in mortal danger, she also breathed a sigh of relief.

When she first heard this news, her scalp went numb.

If it weren't for her husband emphasizing her brother's special physique that turns danger into safety, she would really have fainted—thanks!

"Alright, everyone's seen it now—Xiu Bai is fine; he just lost too much blood, and after a day or two of observation in the hospital he can be discharged."

Grandfather Pei settled the matter with a single remark, and he also breathed a sigh of relief.

This son-in-law's physique that turns danger into safety is truly mysterious.

Fortunately it's not anything bad, and it hasn't drawn too much attention.

Otherwise, if those researchers locked him up to study him, that would be unpleasant.

"Grandfather, we don't need to keep too many people here; you all should hurry back to the retirement home, rest well, and tomorrow come take over watching Xiu Bai for me, okay?"

Pei Yan Ting meant that she would stay tonight to keep watch and provide care.

But the others wouldn't have it, speaking up one after another:

"Yan Ting, you're still pregnant and can't stay up late; looking after this little brat should be left to us—we're old, we wake up after a nap, and if we can't sleep at night we can still play games and chat to pass the time."

Grandfather Lu couldn't bear to let his daughter-in-law stay up all night; he quickly declared that he himself would take care of the grandson.

No way, there's also Old Lin and Old Pei together.

"Sister-in-law, just listen to the grandfather; you shouldn't ruin your own health by taking care of your brother."

Shen Man weighed the pros and cons and felt that what the grandfathers said made sense.

Before coming, she had also prepared a pot of tea mixed with Spiritual Liquid; besides that, there were cat-ear pastries, egg cakes, and little snacks.

To some extent, with the Spiritual Liquid's boost, they strengthen their bodies, so the grandfathers won't collapse.

As for her and her sister-in-law, being pregnant women who just want to stay up to keep watch, the elders would never agree!

In the stalemate, it's better to obey, maintain a good routine, not cause trouble for the grandfathers, and let them worry.

"Like this, I won't go home tonight; I'll sleep in my office, which has a resting bed."

Pei Yan Ting couldn't withstand the elders' insistence and her sister's persuasion; she stepped back and proposed this plan.

Now everyone had nothing to say and all agreed.

In the end, the only ones who left were Shen Man and her spouse.

The ward is just that big, with one bed where her brother is sleeping.

Another bed was taken over by the grandfathers, who played Pai Gow and Chinese chess.

No one knows when they got hooked on these games, but they're terrible at it and can't get enough.

Fortunately, their skill levels are roughly equal, so nobody looks down on anyone else.

The tea, pastries, and snacks left by Shen Man were enough to keep them energized and playing until dawn!

That night, Lu Xiu Bai had a strange dream: by a bonfire, he wielded a long cherry spear, wore silver chainmail, and swung his spear freely inside what looked like a military camp tent, feeling utterly carefree and suave.

After he performed a beautiful spear flourish, enthusiastic applause rang out all around.

"General Lu is mighty and awe-inspiring!"

"General Lu, show us another spear technique—we all admire the general's heroic bearing, soldiers, right?"

"Yes!"

"Marquis, Princess—no, Marchioness, what do you two think?"

As that voice rang out, everyone's gaze—including Lu Xiu Bai's own—turned to the high platform, where a couple in wedding attire sat side by side.

The girl wearing an exquisitely crafted wedding dress lifted her head shyly, then quickly lowered her eyes.

In an instant, Lu Xiu Bai's spear slipped from his hand and fell to the ground, and he asked in disbelief:

"Little sister?"

Immediately, a sharp gaze fell upon him.

On the high platform, the handsome gentleman with a jade-like face questioned him in an extremely cold tone:

"You're not Lu Xiao—who are you?"

"Brother-in-law, are you crazy?"

"I'm your elder maternal uncle!"

Lu Xiu Bai opened his mouth, but his voice was completely stuck in his throat until a feeling of suffocation overcame him, his consciousness returned, and he woke up!

He opened his eyes to see the hospital ward's ceiling.

By his ears came the familiar excited voices of the grandfathers—

"General!"

"Old Lu, I won! Stick your head over here for a sticky note!"

"Huh?"

His hospital ward—how could it be so lively?