He looked back at the hospital and wondered if he had just imagined it.

The fleeting figure he saw seemed somewhat familiar.

It might not have been familiar in a direct way, but he was sure he had seen it before.

As he followed and monitored the target, he had been paying attention to his surroundings.

He had noticed a graceful figure ahead, though it was a brief glimpse.

Later, when the target tried to abduct a child, he took decisive action to stop him.

He was confident in his memory and eyesight and was sure he hadn’t mistaken or imagined the figure.

He decided to investigate further after completing his current task.

He quickly signaled his team, and they swiftly moved the target out of the area.

By the time the curious onlookers in the vicinity started asking questions, they had already left.

….

Upstairs in the hospital, someone had witnessed the scene and excitedly shouted, “Amazing, amazing, so impressive!”

Lin Shu was unaware of this, and as she passed by the man, she felt a bit concerned about his limited vocabulary.

Outside the hospital, Wei Lan was holding some peanuts he had picked up, while his little nephew stood there frightened.

The man had suddenly lunged at him but was struck in the thigh by a flying knife.

Wei Lan saw it clearly—the knife had definitely hit the man’s thigh.

Seeing this, Wei Lan picked up his nephew to go find a doctor in the hospital, as the child was scared.

Additionally, he hoped to run into the girl he had fallen for.

He didn’t believe Lin Shu’s claim about two children; he thought she was just saying that on purpose.

However, it was getting late, and the outpatient services at the hospital were closing, so he didn’t get the chance.

He walked around the hospital with his nephew but didn’t run into the girl he liked. Feeling disappointed, he left with his nephew.

Meanwhile, Lin Shu was in the hospital room telling Bao’er a story.

The child was quite slow and, to be honest, lazy, even when learning to talk.

But he was well-behaved, not crying or making a fuss, and could play with a piece of candy wrapper for a long time, so she had no complaints.

Fang Dihua and Lin’s mother came back from the hospital cafeteria with their meals.

Fang Dihua quietly said to Lin Shu, “Daughter-in-law, guess who I saw?”

Lin Shu asked, “Who?”

Fang Dihua replied, “That awful accountant.”

Lin Shu responded, “Him?”

Fang Dihua nodded, clearly enjoying the moment, and said, “You should have seen him. He looked like a completely different person—his eyes were sunken, dark circles under his eyes, and he looked like a frightened grasshopper, jumping at every sound. Ha-ha, serves him right, he must have been scared.”

Lin Shu was startled and decided to sneak a peek.

Fang Dihua peeked out the window, “Oh, he’s down there.”

Lin Shu looked out and saw a man of medium height with several bald spots standing downstairs, struggling to light a cigarette with trembling hands.

He looked rather miserable.

Zhuo Accountant had been plagued by nightmares and anxiety recently, leading to poor sleep, bad digestion, and significant hair loss.

He even struggled with his sexual health.

Initially, he thought the problem might be disinterest in his wife, so he tried with a mistress, but it didn’t help.

Bald spots could be hidden with a hat, but his other issue was more difficult to conceal.

He had no choice but to take time off and come to the city for treatment.

He intended to visit the municipal committee to demand repayment of the loans that had been overdue for two or three months instead of the promised few days.

As he reached the hospital entrance, he suddenly heard someone shouting, “I’m watching you! You can’t escape!”

Zhuo Accountant panicked, dropping his cigarette and looking around frantically.

It turned out to be a seven- or eight-year-old boy shouting at some insects by the roadside.

Zhuo Accountant sighed in relief, feeling he had overreacted.

He scratched his itchy scalp, only to lose another small handful of hair.

He was distressed and quickly left with his bag.

The next day, Lin Shu had everything arranged, but they had to wait a long time because Sister-in-law and her husband hadn’t arrived yet.

They finally showed up around ten o’clock.

Lin Xia apologized, “We were busy this morning and couldn’t get off work. As soon as we had free time, we came over.”

Lin Shu replied, “It’s fine. It’s not too late now.”

Lin Shu had asked Dr. Shen to recommend an obstetrician-gynecologist earlier in the morning.

Since the hospital did not have a specialized urology department, internal medicine handled such cases.

Dr. Shen also recommended a doctor for male diseases, so Lin Xia’s husband could directly register for an appointment.

Qian Lisheng felt a bit uncomfortable with his sister-in-law’s enthusiasm for arranging his check-up. It was as if she had changed completely.

Previously, she was always timid and spoke in a whisper, never daring to look people in the eye.

Even if there were significant issues, she would probably remain silent.

Now, a pair of sparkling eyes were fixed on him, as if afraid he might run away.

Looking at her brother-in-law like this is quite something.

It’s a good thing Lin Xia doesn’t hold grudges; otherwise, this could lead to conflicts between sisters.

Lin Shu didn’t care what her brother-in-law thought; what mattered was that they didn’t come all this way for nothing.

The necessary checks had to be done.

Lin Shu accompanied her second sister, while Qian Lisheng went to find the male doctor they had made an appointment with.

Even though Lin Xia usually appeared carefree about having children, she was actually quite anxious inside.

Her menstrual cycle had been irregular for years, despite trying various treatments.

It fluctuated, and whenever she got upset, she stopped trying to regulate it.

She decided to let it be.

They first saw a gynecologist who asked some questions and then gave them a referral for a B-ultrasound.

At this time, B-ultrasound was a relatively expensive procedure, but since having a baby was a priority for the couple, they were willing to spend whatever was necessary.

Lin Shu took the opportunity to order B-ultrasounds for other areas as well, ensuring a thorough check-up for her second sister.

The B-ultrasound machines back then were quite primitive with small black-and-white screens, not very clear, but better than nothing.

While her second sister was getting the check-up, Lin Shu stayed by the small screen, focused on the images.

In her past life, she had been ill for a long time and had become quite knowledgeable about medical reports and B-ultrasound results.

Others might have been scolded and asked to leave, but Lin Shu’s beauty and unique, calm demeanor made her different.

There was something about her that exuded a calm confidence.

The technician asked, “Can you understand this?”

In those days, not even doctors could easily interpret these images.

Lin Shu furrowed her brow with concern and asked, “Sister, do you get angry a lot?”

It was clear that Lin Xia had issues with uterine polyps.

It wasn’t fibroids, but it could affect fertility, and there might also be issues with blocked fallopian tubes, which could explain the fertility problems.

Lin Xia replied with a smile, “Angry? I’m not angry. How could I be as temperamental as you?”

After the B-ultrasounds for the breasts, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and bladder were done, the technician helped fill out the results.

They couldn’t be printed at that time.

Lin Xia had issues with breast hyperplasia and nodules, and also had a uterine cyst, but her liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys were fine.

Seeing these results made Lin Xia worry, so she asked Lin Shu to get a check-up as well.

Lin Shu said, “I’ll get checked with Mom later, just for a routine exam.”

Actually, her menstrual cycle was normal now, with normal color and mood, and no issues before her period.

Lin Xia’s breasts weren’t swollen or painful.

To be honest, the original owner’s health was quite good, almost like a bug in the system, as she didn’t have the usual minor ailments despite being stressed out daily.

They went back to see the gynecologist.

The doctor’s diagnosis revealed that Lin Xia had symptoms of fallopian tube blockage and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

These issues led to abnormal ovulation and difficulty with fertilization.

Previously, they couldn’t find the cause of infertility, which sometimes made Lin Xia quite irritable. Now that she knew the reason, she felt more at ease.

“Doctor, what should we do? Is surgery necessary?” She wondered if blockage meant needing surgery.

The doctor replied, “First, you’ll need to take anti-inflammatory medication.”

Fallopian tube blockage is often caused by pelvic inflammation, so the primary treatment is to reduce inflammation.

If the inflammation resolves and the tubes open up, conception might be possible. If not, surgery to clear the blockage may be necessary.

The doctor added, “Both partners need to maintain good hygiene.”

Lin Xia blushed deeply, “Doctor, I’m very hygienic.”

The doctor continued, “Men also need to maintain hygiene. If men don’t, it’s the women who suffer.”

Lin Xia kept her head down, her neck blushing as well.

The doctor finished preparing the medication and advised, “If you experience abdominal pain, lower back pain, irregular menstruation, or abnormal discharge, seek medical attention promptly. Don’t wait and endure it, as minor issues can turn into major ones.”

The doctor prescribed medication and set a follow-up date.

Lin Xia agreed to everything.

Coming out of the examination room, Lin Xia was drenched in sweat, wiped her forehead, and said to Lin Shu, “Seeing the doctor is really nerve-wracking. It’s even more embarrassing than being watched by teachers in school.”

Lin Shu smiled, “Sister, you should have these check-ups once or twice a year from now on.”

Lin Xia sighed in relief, “It’s good to know what’s going on. When I didn’t know, I always felt like something was wrong with me, or that I had a serious illness or something untreatable.”

Although she seemed cheerful and content with her daily routine, she was actually under a lot of pressure.

She’d be anxious and angry at herself, while also not accepting others’ suggestions about her health.

Now, things were better.