Chapter 216: If It Really Doesn

This time the military doctor exam had only twenty‑three registrants in total, of whom only three were military spouses; the other twenty were candidates recommended by various hospitals on and off the island…

Pei Yan Ting, having obtained first‑hand information, came to inform her sister.

The examinees are aged between eighteen and thirty, with males accounting for seventy percent.

The test content includes Chinese medicine theory, Western surgical suturing, practical operations, and so on.

Regarding physical fitness, for practical reasons a shooting test was added.

Shen Man is currently pregnant and cannot be assessed on physical fitness.

However, the added shooting subject sparked her enthusiasm and gave her fighting spirit.

"Shooting? I can do it; Brother Jiang Ye taught me, I can pass!"

"Good. In a week, the written exam will be held first at the Military Region Hospital, with questions set by our Hospital Director and experts…"

Pei Yan Ting nodded appreciatively; since her sister still insisted on taking the exam, she would.

They are all her sister's strong backing!

Knowing the exam schedule and content, Shen Man has been sprinting for the coming week.

Pei Lao Ye Zi and other senior brothers came over to give the disciple extra tutoring, offering guidance here and there.

Shen Man, like a sponge, absorbs massive knowledge; her condition is surprisingly good.

Jiang Ye and Lu Xiu Bai have silently handled logistics during this period, providing good food and drink, taking care of all housework, just fearing that Shen Man might be displeased.

With everyone's support, Shen Man smoothly participated in the military doctor exam….

As a family member and also of her workplace, Pei Yan Ting is naturally anxious.

Her sister‑in‑law has spent the past half‑year preparing for the military doctor exam; I, as her sister‑in‑law, know best how much effort she has put in.

"Dr. Pei, don't be nervous; your younger sister‑in‑law is so outstanding, she will definitely pass."

The nurse couldn't stand it and quickly ushered the doctor to sit down.

In her view, this year's military doctor exam isn't as intense as previous years.

In past years the focus was on physical tests; this year they emphasize practical experience and one's foundational skills.

She also heard that in the past two years there have been no major wars, so military doctors don't need to go to the battlefield.

"Ah, I'm just anxious."

After sitting down, Pei Yan Ting couldn't help but glance at the exam building outside.

The written exam is over; now they're heading to the dissection room, and shooting still remains…

She doesn't know whether her sister can keep up physically or endure it.

"Pfft."

The nurse laughed and teased:

"Dr. Pei, I know you're worrying about your younger sister‑in‑law; I didn't realize, I thought you were concerned about your own sister."

"Shen Man, she's my actual sister. I used to worry we wouldn't get along, but after half a year together, this girl I truly like, she's genuinely good to me; calling her my sister isn't an overstatement."

Originally she only loved the house and its occupants, not wanting her husband to be in a difficult position, so she showed kindness to her sister.

But as time went on, the feeling grew.

Other families' younger sisters‑in‑law either cause trouble or complain, interfering with the brother and sister‑in‑law's life.

Her family's younger sister‑in‑law completely takes care of their life without overstepping.

Even though they live just separated by a wall, she is very considerate; when there's good food she sends a portion, invites them over to eat, never making them feel offended, and instead looks after the couple at every turn!

Sometimes she envies her husband for having such a great sister!

She, too, got carried away.

The pregnancy period is very nourishing; whatever the sister has, the brother‑in‑law also gives her a share…

Not to mention the elders' meticulous care; these days are extremely comfortable.

"Yes, yes, yes, stop it, I'm getting jealous of you."

The nurse knows how well the younger sister‑in‑law and her husband treat Dr. Pei; compared with her own younger sister‑in‑law, it's like heaven versus earth.

Her own younger sister‑in‑law not only never brings food, but every time she comes over she acts like a bandit raiding a village, taking everything!

If she says no, her husband gets upset, leaving her in a no‑win situation.

It's so annoying.

"Your younger sister‑in‑law often comes to your house to loot stuff?"

Pei Yan Ting asked casually, a bit incredulous.

"Isn't that right? My husband is that kind of nice guy; the new shoes I bought for him, he hasn't even dared to wear them."

When the younger sister‑in‑law gets home, she rummages through boxes and cabinets, and as soon as she sees them she takes them; he doesn't even dare to let out a fart…

The nurse vented, recounting her own endless woes.

Pei Yan Ting's attention was diverted, and her nervousness calmed.

Sure enough, women can't resist their gossipy nature.

"You're also pregnant now; you should talk properly with your husband; this can't go on."

"I also want to talk properly, but my husband is a bit patriarchal; whenever I bring up his family, he gets impatient, and it drives me crazy."

The nurse has been married for over two years but hasn't had children.

It's because the in‑law family situation is complicated; she fears that if she has a child the in‑law family will become even more overbearing.

This pregnancy also happened without proper precautions; after becoming pregnant the in‑law family hasn't shown any response, remaining lukewarm.

"Do you want us big guys to give you some advice? You can't keep going like this."

Pei Yan Ting's sister has experienced such a family, but because she gets along well with the nurse she can't bear to see her friend being ground down.

"I'll wait a bit longer; once my pregnancy stabilizes I'll lay my cards on the table with my husband. If he still insists on unconditionally accommodating his sister, I'll move into the hospital dormitory and divorce as soon as possible."

Nurse nodded, but she had already made up her mind.

The in‑laws tried to control her, but only because her own family had no one; she was just an orphan.

But she has lived up to now, found a respectable job on her own, never relied on anyone, everything was thanks to herself!

If it really doesn't work, go back to the father and keep the child; divorce is just that, not something shameful.

"Just think it through; after all, among us colleagues we're like half a family, don't panic, we'll all stand behind you."

Pei Yan Ting understood, without any intention to persuade.

In her view, whether a marriage is happy depends on the mutual, two‑way effort of both husband and wife.

If one side keeps giving while the other simply enjoys the other's effort and yields, then the marriage has no reason to continue.

Harming others and oneself—what's the point?

"Hehe, I know, thank you Dr. Pei, the Head Nurse also said so, I'm not scared at all!"

The nurse's nod showed a round, relieved, relaxed smile.

Look, she has a group of colleagues who care for her, who support her!

If her husband still can't see straight, she'll divorce and raise the child alone!