The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 603: Investigation (3)_1

Chapter 603: Chapter 603: Investigation (3)_1

"You silly girl, why go to all this trouble when I have food right here?" Old Master Xiao pointed to the meal that the guard Xiao Fang was holding and said to Situ Xin.

Although Old Master Xiao told Situ Xin not to bother, his eyes were fixed on the bag in her hands.

Situ Xin saw every move Old Master Xiao made, especially how his eyes lingered on the bag she was holding, looking envious. Her smile deepened. However, she knew that now was not the time to call him out, as doing so would only anger the old man who cared so much about his pride that he might actually refuse to eat the meal she brought. She was very familiar with the temperament of such elderly men.

After all, both of the old men in her family were of the same temperament. "Grandpa Xiao, it’s not troublesome at all. Hurry up and eat while the food is still warm," Situ Xin said, while taking out the lunchbox from the bag. "Grandpa Xiao, I know you’re worried about Brother Muli. But while worry is worry, you cannot skip meals. If you fall sick when Brother Muli wakes up, he will be so anxious and blame himself."

With that, Situ Xin stuffed the lunchbox and chopsticks into Old Master Xiao’s hands, then placed the box containing the dishes on the chair.

Smelling the enticing aroma of the meal in front of him made Old Master Xiao, who initially had little appetite, suddenly feel hungry. After considering what Situ Xin had said, he stopped talking nonsense, picked up the chopsticks, and started eating heartily.

Watching Old Master Xiao diving into his meal, the guard Xiao Fang felt relieved. He cast a grateful look at Situ Xin; without her arriving tonight, he wouldn’t have known how to persuade Old Master Xiao to have dinner.

Only after eating a few bites did Old Master Xiao remember to ask Situ Xin, with a mouthful of food, "Xiao Xin, have you had dinner yet?"

"I have, I ate at home with my grandfather." While this was true, Situ Xin had only had a few bites before rushing to the hospital.

Hearing that Situ Xin had already eaten, Old Master Xiao resumed eating his delicious meal without worry.

The man in the white coat standing next to Old Master Xiao had been observing Situ Xin with shining eyes ever since she arrived. Initially, Situ Xin hadn’t noticed, but it was hard for even an ordinary person not to feel uncomfortable under such scrutiny, let alone someone like Situ Xin, whose senses were beyond ordinary.

Situ Xin, who had noticed something was off, decided to act as if she hadn’t seen it.

This man, the director of the military hospital wearing the white coat, had been thrilled from the moment he saw Situ Xin. Besides excitement, he was very anxious. However, seeing Old Master Xiao enjoying his dinner, he had no choice but to swallow what he had wanted to say.

It was only after Old Master Xiao finished his dinner that the director of the military hospital, still wearing an awkward smile, said to him, "Old leader, this must be the noted surgeon who took charge of the operation today and removed the bullet from your grandson, completing the surgery, right?"

Though the director posed it as a question, his tone was filled with certainty concerning Situ Xin’s identity.

"Hmph, don’t you dare harbor any designs on our Xiao Xin. You should go back and properly manage those doctors of yours. Their medical skills are utterly lacking. If it weren’t for our Xiao Xin today, I truly wouldn’t know what state that brat of mine would be in. And it’s not only their skills, but the quality of those doctors is also really unsatisfactory. Incompetent and yet they walk around with their heads held high, as if they’re above everyone else." Old Master Xiao didn’t let the director get a word in before scolding him.

He hadn’t even begun to settle the score when this man dared to show up and inquire about Xiao Xin. The more Old Master Xiao thought about it, the more displeased he was with the director of the military hospital.

The director, a grown man, felt awkward being chastised by Old Master Xiao and touched his nose in embarrassment.

He was inwardly complaining about Old Master Xiao’s words. As soon as he got back to the hospital, he learned of the situation and immediately rushed to the ICU without delay.

Moreover, how were the skills of the hospital’s doctors related to him as the director? Besides, the medical skills of their doctors were among the top three in Capital City.

Since the director was well acquainted with Old Master Xiao, he didn’t have the usual fear of the formidable senior officer. "Old Xiao, your words hurt my feelings. Say what you will about our hospital’s doctors, but their medical skills are ranked high across Country H. However, if you think our doctors are not up to par, now we have an opportunity for improvement. But it all depends on whether this young friend is willing to lend a hand."

As the director spoke, he turned his gaze toward Situ Xin. In his heart, he had been plotting how to coax the impressive young girl into joining their hospital.

Situ Xin hadn’t expected that while she stood quietly aside, the director would manage to bring the conversation around to her. Nonetheless, she looked at the director with interest.

Feeling uncomfortable under Situ Xin’s gaze, the director coughed awkwardly.

"You rascal, after such a roundabout way you’ve brought the topic back to me. Let me warn you, don’t set your sights on Xiao Xin. Otherwise, you’ll see how I deal with you," scolded Old Master Xiao protectively. Moreover, Situ Xin was someone he regarded as his future granddaughter-in-law.

"Old Xiao, I’m not scheming against this young friend. I truly believe that her medical skills are extraordinary, which is why I wish she could give our hospital doctors some pointers." The director had been away from the hospital when Xiao Muli was admitted for surgery, and by the time he returned, the surgery was already complete, and Muli had been moved to the intensive care unit. After reviewing Xiao Muli’s medical records and hearing the descriptions of the doctors and nurses who had been present in the surgery, the director was very intrigued by Situ Xin, who had successfully extracted the bullet. Even he, with his medical expertise, was not confident that he could have performed such a precise operation and saved Xiao Muli.