Chapter 385: Chapter 384 Xiaoâaiâs Secret Part 4 Chapter 385: Chapter 384 Xiaoâaiâs Secret Part 4 Ji Dong answered, âNo, itâs from the leaderâs family.â
âOh, from the leaderâs family.â Upon hearing this, the girlâs eyes crinkled with a smile, and seeing the seat next to him was empty, she carried her IV bottle over from the opposite side and sat down.
âSoldier Brother, no oneâs sitting here, you donât mind if I sit down, do you?â
Ji Dongâs brow furrowed slightly, but then he relaxed it and said indifferently, âI donât mind.â
She had already sat down before asking, could he say he minded?
The girl put on a smile, tilting her head to take a good look at Ji Dong, her smile growing even wider.
Xiaoâai sat obediently tucking the thermometer under her arm, nestled in Ji Dongâs arms, just like that, gazing with her grape-sized black eyes, quietly observing the cheerful young lady before her.
Ji Dong had a handsome and dignified appearance, and even though his skin was a bit dark, it was a healthy wheat color. A trace of sweat was faintly visible on his face, which, under the reflection of the light, exuded an explosive masculine charm.
Moreover, with his proper sitting posture, his tall figure, and his military uniform, he looked strong and powerful. Sitting beside him, the girl felt a special sense of security.
Such a stable and handsome man, yet holding a delicate little baby so carefully in his arms, oh boy, this stark contrast was endearing and eye-catching.
The girl wanted to strike up a conversation, but Ji Dongâs mind was only on the little girl in his arms, how sick she was, and whether it was serious or not. He touched Xiaoâaiâs forehead from time to time.
Such a small child, she mustnât have any complications.
Perhaps the temperature had suddenly dropped, or maybe winter was approaching. Recently, many people in the safety zone had become ill, with colds, fevers, coughs⊠all sorts of ailments. Influenza was rampant for the time being, and the hospital at the foot of the mountain and several temporary medical stations were overwhelmed with patients.
The hospital was so full that any patient who could get a spot to complete their IV drip was considered lucky.
A few minutes later, a nurse came to take the thermometer and glanced at the temperature. âCompany Commander Ji, follow me, this way.â
Ji Dong stood up, picked up Xiaoâai, and turned to enter the doctorâs office. The girl sitting next to him probably didnât want to miss the chance to talk, so she also got up, holding up her IV bottle and followed.
âHow is it? The child is okay, right?â
Ji Dong was slightly taken aback, looked back at her, and said, âArenât you getting an IV?â
âYeah, itâs boring just sitting there, so I thought Iâd walk around a bit. Your child is okay, right?â
Ji Dongâs mouth twitched slightly, unsure of what to say, and he turned his head to face the doctor, âDoctor, how is she?â
The doctor, who had been busy all day, looked a bit tired, but observed carefully before starting to write a prescription.
âThe flu is a bit serious lately. First, weâll give a fever-reducing shot. The child is young, and a high fever is bad for the body.â
âOkay.â
While the doctor was writing the prescription, presumably because he rarely saw a child as well-behaved as Xiaoâai, he smiled and said, âLittle girl, are you afraid of getting a shot?â
Xiaoâai shook her head.
But the doctor, who was looking down while writing, didnât see it, so after waiting for a while without a reply, he looked up again and asked, âGetting a shot will make your head stop hurting, donât be scared.â
Xiaoâai nodded her head.
After joking with her for a bit, the doctor noticed that the child would only shake or nod her head in response to what adults said, and seemed to understand everything without speaking. He looked curiously at Ji Dong.
âThis childâŠâ
âShe doesnât talk,â Ji Dong said simply.
The doctorâs hand paused, âShe canât talk? Is it congenital, orâŠâ
Ji Dong said, âNot sure.â
Out of caution, the doctor lifted up Xiaoâaiâs chin and coaxed, âCome on, little friend, open your mouth. Let uncle take a look, okay?â
Xiaoâai opened her mouth for him to check.
As the doctor was examining Xiaoâaiâs throat for any damage, suddenly at the end of the corridor, a commotion erupted, filled with aggressive and harsh voices mixed with womenâs screams of fright.
Xiaoâai was startled and immediately turned to look at Ji Dong.
Ji Dong frowned and touched her head, âXiaoâai, donât be scared.â
The doctor also stood up straight and inquired with concern at the nurse outside the door, âWhatâs happening?â
The nurseâs complexion changed drastically, âDr. Song, the girl from bed 102 was thrown out!â
Upon hearing this, Dr. Song quickly got up, âHurry and check on her. That Bai Qinghuan was brought in by Group Captain Tang, we canât have any trouble!â