Chapter 125: Xiao Jie’s Incident

Yu Xiangnian pushed Cheng Jingmo’s head away with all her strength, not letting him continue.

Her face and neck were flushed pink, and her breath was uneven. “Cheng… Cheng Jingmo, stop kissing me.”

Cheng Jingmo breathed heavily, his eyes filled with desire making Yu Xiangnian’s heart soften.

In a deep voice, he asked, “Is there something I’m not doing right? Are you still not ready to trust me?”

Yu Xiangnian held Cheng Jingmo’s face and kissed him gently. “I’m not ready yet. Can we wait a bit longer, please?”

“How long do you want me to wait?” Cheng Jingmo asked, looking aggrieved.

He had been almost bursting with frustration these past few days!

Cheng Jingmo’s birthday was on December 28, which was still 43 days away.

Yu Xiangnian planned to give herself to him on that day.

But she didn’t want Cheng Jingmo to know; it was a surprise for him.

Seeing Yu Xiangnian’s unwilling expression, Cheng Jingmo stopped pressing further. He got up and went to shower outside.

When he came back, his face showed clear frustration. He lay on the outer edge of the bed, remaining silent.

Yu Xiangnian snuggled up to him, resting her head on his shoulder and pouting. “Cheng Jingmo, are you upset?”

Cheng Jingmo didn’t say anything, clearly annoyed.

Yu Xiangnian gently patted his chest to soothe him. “Jingmo giegie, don’t be mad.”

“Stop using that trick,” Cheng Jingmo said.

Every time he was upset, Yu Xiangnian would sweetly call him “giegie.”

Each time, this nickname made Cheng Jingmo’s heart soften, and he would forgive her.

This time was no different. Cheng Jingmo was no longer angry, but he didn’t want Yu Xiangnian to think he was easily appeased.

Yu Xiangnian thought Cheng Jingmo wasn’t buying it and rubbed her head against his jaw like a pet trying to please its owner.

“Honey…”

Her voice grew softer, making Cheng Jingmo’s resolve waver.

“My dearest and most beloved husband, if you get too upset, your lovely and beautiful wife will be heartbroken.”

Although Cheng Jingmo knew Yu Xiangnian was just comforting him, he was still touched. He hugged her. “Then stop rubbing against me.”

The anger that had finally subsided began to rise again.

Yu Xiangnian, understanding the situation, stopped moving and leaned against his chest, closing her eyes. “Good night, honey.”

In late November in Nan (South) City, the temperature had dropped significantly.

There were two pear trees by the wall of the family housing area, and most of the pears had already been picked.

Recently, most of the leaves had fallen off, revealing a few large yellow pears still remaining at the top.

While playing outside, Xiao Jie saw these big yellow pears and thought Yu Xiangnian would love them.

He had often climbed these pear trees before, so this time he climbed up skillfully.

Without any container to hold the pears, he took off his outer jacket, tied the corners together to make a basket, and collected the pears.

He picked all four remaining pears from the tree.

Satisfied, he climbed down but didn’t pay attention to his footing and slipped.

He lost his balance and fell from the tree.

Yu Xiangnian and Cheng Jingmo were cooking at home when Dong Jiannan burst in urgently, shouting, “Uncle, Xiao Jie fell from the tree and is bleeding a lot. You need to come quickly!”

Seeing Dong Jiannan nearly in tears, Cheng Jingmo and Yu Xiangnian immediately ran outside.

Cheng Jingmo reached the scene first, which was surrounded by family members and children.

When they saw him coming, they cleared a path. Xiao Jie was lying on the ground covered in blood, and a large pool of blood had formed on the ground.

Nearby were four pears, smashed beyond recognition.

“Xiao Jie!” Cheng Jingmo rushed in, ready to pick him up and take him to the hospital.

“Don’t move him!” Yu Xiangnian shouted from a distance.

Cheng Jingmo’s hands froze in mid-air.

Looking at Xiao Jie lying unconscious, Cheng Jingmo’s hands trembled slightly, feeling at a loss.

Yu Xiangnian rushed over and saw that Xiao Jie’s bleeding was from his chest where a branch had pierced through.

She calmly instructed, “Cheng Jingmo, Xiao Jie needs surgery as soon as possible. Go drive the car now.”

Yu Xiangnian’s words seemed to give Cheng Jingmo the strength he needed. He didn’t know why, but at that moment, he trusted Yu Xiangnian completely.

Cheng Jingmo quickly ran off, and Yu Xiangnian asked those around her, “Does anyone have a board I can borrow?”

“I have one, wait a moment!” A neighbor ran to get a board.

Yu Xiangnian and Cheng Jingmo carefully lifted Xiao Jie onto the board and then into the car.

Cheng Jingmo was prepared to head to the military hospital, but Yu Xiangnian insisted on going to the People’s Hospital.

Cheng Jingmo complied and drove to the People’s Hospital.

He instinctively felt that trusting Yu Xiangnian was the right choice!

“Cheng Jingmo, stay with Xiao Jie. I know a doctor here; I’ll go ask him to perform the surgery.”

At that moment, Yu Xiangnian couldn’t think of a good reason to leave, so she said this.

Without waiting for Cheng Jingmo’s response, she ran off to find Dr. He.

After explaining the situation to Dr. He, he arranged for Xiao Jie’s surgery.

Unlike previous times, this time Yu Xiangnian sneaked into the operating room.

Xiao Jie was pushed into the operating room, and Cheng Jingmo anxiously waited outside.

Yu Xiangnian said she was going to find the doctor, but she hadn’t returned.

Everyone hopes to have their loved ones by their side in difficult and helpless times.

Cheng Jingmo was no exception; he desperately needed Yu Xiangnian there with him.

But after waiting for over two hours, Yu Xiangnian still hadn’t appeared.

Cheng Jingmo’s emotions went from hopeful to disappointed, and then to doubtful.

He stared at the light above the operating room door with a deep, contemplative look.

Four hours later, the operating room door opened from inside. Dr. He saw Cheng Jingmo standing by the door.

“The surgery was successful. The patient is now in the intensive care unit.”

Cheng Jingmo’s heart, which had been in suspense all night, finally relaxed. He let out a long sigh.

“Thank you, doctor.”

Dr. He said, “You should go rest in the ward. The patient has been transferred to the ICU. You won’t see him here.”

Cheng Jingmo asked, “Can I see him outside the ICU?”

“Yes, you can go to the second floor.”

“Alright, thank you, doctor.” Cheng Jingmo turned and walked toward the stairs.

Dr. He went back to the operating room and told Yu Xiangnian, “The person outside has left. You can come out now.”

Yu Xiangnian rested in the operating room for a moment before taking off her surgical attire and leaving through the doctor’s private exit.

As she opened the door and took a few steps out, she saw Cheng Jingmo standing in the corner, glaring at her with a sharp gaze.

Yu Xiangnian thought to herself, “Oh no! Cheng Jingmo is deliberately blocking me here.”

Yu Xiangnian hesitated for a few seconds, during which her mind raced, trying to figure out how to explain the situation.

The two stood in a standoff for a while.

Finally, Yu Xiangnian broke the silence and asked nonchalantly, “Are you here to find the doctor too?”

Cheng Jingmo didn’t speak, merely scrutinizing her.

Yu Xiangnian continued, “I just went in, but the doctor wasn’t there. He’s already gone.”

Cheng Jingmo stood stiffly like a pine tree, unmoving.

“Yu Xiangnian, how long are you going to keep lying to me?”