After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 223 - 171: The Cut Finger

Chapter 223: Chapter 171: The Cut Finger

Fu Tingzhou woke up around eight o’clock in the morning the next day.

The man’s arm was broken, encased in a plaster cast, and his head had suffered trauma, wrapped in white gauze. At this moment, Fu Tingzhou felt somewhat dizzy. He raised his hand, wanting to remove the oxygen mask on his face, but suddenly, he felt his arm was heavy, as if something was pressing on it.

Fu Tingzhou slowly turned his face, and then he saw the woman sleeping with her head on his arm.

Tang Xi had stayed here all night.

She was extremely tired and had fallen asleep at the edge of the hospital bed.

At this moment, the morning light was bright, casting its rays on Tang Xi’s back.

Fu Tingzhou’s gaze softened.

He carefully turned to his side, wanting to gently touch her face with his hand, but he realized that one of his hands was in a plaster cast and the other was pinned under Tang Xi’s face, the back of his hand touching the softness of the woman’s cheek. Fu Tingzhou’s gaze lingered on her face for a long time.

Her sleeping face looked beautiful and somewhat adorable, completely different from usual.

He just quietly watched her.

When Tang Xi woke up, their eyes met, she was stunned for a moment and then suddenly stood up, "You’re awake?"

Coming to her senses, Tang Xi immediately said, "I’ll go call the doctor."

She tried to leave, but was caught by the wrist by Fu Tingzhou.

Fu Tingzhou really enjoyed the moments alone with her, especially her peaceful and gentle appearance while she slept.

Tang Xi had no choice but to press the bell, and soon the doctor and nurses came. After a thorough check and some warnings — essentially that there was no danger to life despite excessive blood loss and to ring the bell if there were any problems.

Guan Yue knocked and entered, probably to discuss the accident from yesterday.

Tang Xi tactfully got up and left.

She wandered alone in the hospital, a place where she used to work, but which felt unfamiliar now; even the smell of disinfectant in the air made her uncomfortable. Indeed, after resting in a protected environment for so long, her tolerance for the outside had diminished.

"Tang Xi, is it really you?" Hearing someone calling her, Tang Xi turned around, both shocked and delighted, "Teacher Zhang."

Zhang Tinghua had always been an exceptionally skilled medical worker; he was Tang Xi’s mentor when she first arrived at the hospital after graduating from university, and Tang Xi greatly respected him.

"It’s been a long time, how have you been?" Zhang Tinghua had always been good to Tang Xi, who was his most satisfactory apprentice among many. However, unfortunately, the myriad protocols in the hospital, the events that happened to Tang Xi, he could not intervene. Moreover, since Fu Jingrong was one of the hospital investors, Zhang Tinghua felt it was a shame Tang Xi left the hospital, but he could not do a thing. "Tang, are you still practicing medicine? I heard you were working in a small clinic."

Tang Xi and Zhang Tinghua sat down in the rest area.

During their casual conversation, Tang Xi learned that Zhang Tinghua would soon go to Africa to provide medical support.

Tang Xi greatly admired him; being a doctor is a sacred profession, and a mentor like Zhang Tinghua was rare. His medical team, which he started to support Africa, was exceptional as medical conditions in Africa were challenging and diseases were rampant. Zhang Tinghua’s willingness to go there represented a level many doctors could not reach.

If possible, Tang Xi would also love to go; if she were still a thoracic surgeon, if she were still a disciple of Zhang Tinghua, she would definitely be the first to sign up.

Zhang Tinghua admired his disciple greatly, "Tang Xi, I am planning to go to Africa at the beginning of next month. Would you like to join me? There are still a few slots available in my team, if you are willing..."

Tang Xi’s eyes gleamed with joy, "Really? But teacher, I’m no longer a doctor in the hospital..."

She was of course willing!

Zhang Tinghua said, "This time, the assistance to Africa is organized by me personally. Upon arrival, the salary subsidy will be provided by independent hospitals. Besides doctors from our own hospital, there will be a few from other hospitals as well. You are my apprentice, if you are willing, I can arrange an assistant qualification for you."

After chatting briefly with Zhang Tinghua for about ten minutes, she felt as if she saw hope again.

Tang Xi definitely wanted to go.

She loved this job, this profession, it had been her dream since she was young.

Initially forced to resign, she did not want to give up even when she bounced around small clinics.

She cherished this profession.

"Teacher Zhang, I’ll think about it and get back to you soon," she said.

After parting with Zhang Tinghua, Tang Xi returned to the doorway of Fu Tingzhou’s hospital room, where Guan Yue and Fu Tingzhou were still conversing. Tang Xi sat on the companion chair by the door.

She wanted to leave this place, going to assist in Africa was the best choice.

But, how to leave...how to leave unnoticed by Fu Tingzhou, she would need Xu Rongchen’s help for that.

Only with Xu Rongchen’s help could she leave Fu Tingzhou.

Tang Xi looked at the firmly closed door of the hospital room, lost in thought.

Is she finally going to see this day?

There are 20 days left until the beginning of next month.

Tang Xi couldn’t wait for these 20 days to pass quickly.

After Guan Yue left, Tang Xi entered the hospital room, brought some water, and helped Fu Tingzhou wash his face and hands briefly. Fu Tingzhou’s fingers were slender, clearly jointed, with scrapes on the back of his hand that had settled into bruises after a day. Tang Xi frowned slightly, and naturally asked, "What would you like to eat for lunch? I’ll go buy it for you."

Fu Tingzhou grasped her fingers, "Let Guan Yue handle these minor things."

Tang Xi looked at him, "Are you feeling discomfort anywhere else?"

Probably due to a head injury, Fu Tingzhou felt a throbbing pain and occasional dizziness. He raised his hand to rub his brow, his voice raspy, "I’m alright." The air mixed with the smell of disinfectant and a faint fragrance, easing his mind, "Tang Xi, when did we first meet?"

He always felt that Tang Xi gave him a very familiar feeling.

"Uh..." Tang Xi slowly lowered her eyelids. She pursed her lips, sitting by the bedside peeling an apple. Watching the thin peel fall, she spoke softly, "It was several years ago... For you, it might be a trivial matter, I almost forgot it..."

Fu Tingzhou looked at her, his tone gentle and cultivated. Tang Xi was bathed in light, enduring the dizziness, rubbing his brow, "Was it at that school award ceremony?"

"Yes, you probably don’t remember," Tang Xi murmured softly, her fingers trembling slightly, and the fruit knife nicked her finger.

She hissed softly.

The next second, her finger was grasped by Fu Tingzhou. The man furrowed his brows, "How could you be so careless."

He spoke and was about to press the bell to call the doctor, but was stopped by Tang Xi.

"It’s just a small cut, no need to bother. I’ll just put on a band-aid."