After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 88 - 87: Birthday

Chapter 88: Chapter 87: Birthday

Tang Xi frowned and said, "Have you gone to a major hospital for a checkup? Did you do a blood routine test?"

"Yes, the doctors at the clinic saw it, they said there was nothing wrong."

Tang Xi looked worriedly at the already asleep Mili, raising her hand to touch the girl’s hair.

That evening, Tang Xi returned to her rental apartment.

It was heavily raining.

The rooftop was leaky, and every rainy season, it started leaking, and the walls also began to seep water.

Tang Xi took two plastic basins to catch the water.

She sat on the sofa, looking at the simple living room and the leaking spots, listening to the raindrops, yet she didn’t feel life was bitter as she had gotten used to finding joy despite the hardships.

Lying on the sofa, in the middle of the night, she was awakened by a sudden burst of her cellphone’s ringing.

On the other end was Liang Yuezhen’s tearful voice, "It’s terrible, Mili suddenly passed out, I can’t wake her up no matter how much I call her."

Tang Xi immediately responded calmly, "Aunt Liang, don’t panic. Change your clothes, I’m coming right away."

The emergency department was always busy in the early hours.

Xu Jiayi was on night shift that evening, and hurried over when she saw Tang Xi. After checking Mili, she said, "I’ll go find Doctor He, he’s on duty tonight."

The doctor arrived quickly, ran a CT scan, and conducted various tests. Tang Xi and Liang Yuezhen stayed busy until two in the morning, with no improvement in Mili’s condition. Liang Yuezhen continuously blamed herself, "It’s all my fault, I should have brought her to a major hospital earlier...it’s all my fault, if it weren’t for me, Mili’s treatment wouldn’t have been delayed..."

"Aunt Liang, it’s not your fault." Tang Xi gently patted Liang Yuezhen’s shoulder.

She knew that during this period, the orphanage was entrusted to Liang Yuezhen, who dedicated herself wholeheartedly to the children. She was alone, taking care of five children, which really left her no spare time.

Moreover, Tang Jingyun was seriously ill and hospitalized, and Liang Yuezhen was afraid to worry Tang Jingyun, so she carried the burden alone.

Tang Xi had visited the orphanage several times, delivering fruits and snacks, yet she never noticed Mili’s condition. She thought it was her own lack of attentiveness to blame.

But now was not the time to blame each other.

Xu Jiayi walked over and poured two glasses of water, "You two shouldn’t worry, Doctor He is young but very skilled in pediatrics."

"Oh my, I haven’t seen you in a few days, how come you have suddenly lost so much weight?" Xu Jiayi patted Tang Xi’s shoulder, concerned, "Is it because thoracic surgery has been too exhausting? I heard that a few days ago there was a serious incident at the thoracic surgery department, and several medical staff were injured; are you okay?"

"I’m fine."

Just then, a young male doctor came out, tall and slim, wearing a white lab coat and gold-rimmed glasses, scholarly yet distant. He adjusted his glasses with his hand, his gaze landing on Tang Xi, "Encephalitis. I recommend immediate hospitalization."

Liang Yuezhen turned pale, "Then...what about Mili...is it serious?"

"It was delayed for a few days. If she had been brought in earlier, it wouldn’t have been so serious. Go and pay the fees to arrange the hospitalization."

Liang Yuezhen immediately nodded, "Thank you, doctor, thank you; I’ll go right away."

He Yiran furrowed his brow, looking at the woman in front of him, his voice carrying a cold tone of reproach, "You’re also a doctor, right? You should know how serious pediatric encephalitis is. With a recurring fever for so long, not coming to the hospital, how could you be so heartless towards your own child?"

Tang Xi paused for a few seconds, offering no argument, just saying, "Please take care, Doctor He."

The emergency room remained busy in the early morning, doctors were much occupied, and Tang Xi did not want to waste time explaining to a stranger that Mili was not her child.

Liang Yuezhen went to pay the fees.

"Aunt Liang, go rest, I will stay here with Mili."

She sat at the chair by the hospital room door, slightly closing her eyes.

The next morning, after Liang Yuezhen arrived, she gave a few instructions and then went to the thoracic surgery department.

During the morning meeting.

Mid-this month marks the 50th anniversary of the first hospital’s founding.

Each department is required to present a program.

Usually, it’s some kind of collective recitation.

But this year, the higher-ups mentioned that previous performances lacked novelty and seemed perfunctory, so this year, the department plans to have a collective recitation and a solo performance.

Zhang Tinghua said, "Let’s leave this task to the young doctors. Tang Xi, Ruan Youqing, Cheng Yunlang, those of you who have ideas can give it a try, participation is what matters."

A doctor suggested.

"Then, of course, it should be left to Doctor Cheng, who doesn’t know how well Doctor Cheng sings!"

"I remember Doctor Tang also sings quite well. Back in college, during the cultural festival, Doctor Cheng and Doctor Tang sang a duet, why not let them sing together this time."

When her name was mentioned, Tang Xi was stunned, "I..."

Cheng Yunlang said, "That was all back in college."

Zhang Tinghua nodded, "This proposal is good. Tang Xi, Cheng Yunlang, this duet will be your responsibility. Don’t feel too pressured. After participating in the anniversary celebration, we’ll go out for a meal together; I’ve already booked the private room."

Vice President Zhang had spoken, and Tang Xi had no other option but to nod.

After the meeting, everyone gradually left the office.

Ruan Youqing’s patient had some issues, and she hurried over.

Tang Xi went to the nurse station and opened a medical record.

Cheng Yunlang approached Tang Xi, "How have you been lately..."

"I... have been quite well." She slowly lowered her gaze.

"Are you... still going to England? I heard Vice President Zhang said your name has already been submitted... since you married brother three, why would you still want to go to England?"

Tang Xi simply said, "Going to England to study, to enhance myself, isn’t that good?"

Cheng Yunlang looked at her, opened his mouth but remained silent, finally, he said, "If you have time, let’s practice together at the KTV... choose a song. The quota for studying abroad should be confirmed after the anniversary celebration."

A smile appeared on Tang Xi’s lips, "Okay, I’ll go do my rounds first."

Watching her leave, Cheng Yunlang’s gaze lingered for a long time.

The phone in his pocket vibrated many times, he glanced at the caller ID, and still answered, "Qiao Jing, it’s my working hours, I hope you don’t disturb me during my work!"

"Yun Lang... I just wanted to tell you, tomorrow is my birthday, brother Yun Lang, can you come to my birthday party?"

"Tomorrow, I don’t have time."

"I asked Aunt Fu, she said... brother Yun Lang, you have a day off tomorrow."

Cheng Yunlang raised his hand to press his brow, "Qiao Jing, even if I have a day off, I have my personal matters to attend to."

Just after ending the call, another call came from Fu Jingrong, "Yun Lang, Jingjing told me tomorrow is her birthday, we and the Qiao Family have been close for generations, and you and Jingjing grew up together. You should attend her birthday."