CHAPTER 172: CHAPTER 172 HIDING FROM SHEN QINGQING

After eating, Shen Qingqing was about to leave the courtyard when she suddenly received a message.

Jiang Zhixun successfully completed the mission, but there’s something wrong with his health, and he’s currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

The guard came to pick them up and take them to the hospital to care for Jiang Zhixun.

For years, this was the first time Jiang Zhixun had been in the hospital, and upon hearing this, Madam Jiang’s mind buzzed, golden stars appeared in front of her eyes, and her legs went weak.

Luckily, Shen Qingqing supported her, preventing her from collapsing to the ground.

In the current situation, if Shen Qingqing left, it would seem unkind.

She comforted Madam Jiang, "Don’t worry yet, let’s go to the hospital and see the situation first."

How could Madam Jiang not be anxious?

The person in trouble was her own son!

"To the hospital!"

Hospital.

Jiang Zhixun lay in the hospital room, his vision completely dark, he blinked his eyes, but still couldn’t return to normal.

He tried several more times, but the result was still the same.

After a long time, he finally accepted the reality, his expression gradually becoming calm.

"Captain Jiang, this is temporary blindness caused by insufficient cerebral blood flow in extreme environments. As long as you recover well later and pass the evaluation, you might be able to fly again. Relax and don’t put too much pressure on yourself."

Jiang Zhixun’s mental fortitude was strong, and he quickly accepted this result.

Thankfully, all of this was just temporary.

He calmly asked, "How long will it take to recover?"

Doctor: "I’m sorry, I can’t give you an accurate answer; further observation is needed. The most important thing right now is to cooperate with the treatment and keep a calm mindset."

Jiang Zhixun nodded slightly, "I understand."

Seeing his calm expression, everyone present looked at him with new eyes.

Zhou Jie patted his shoulder like before, "You did a great job with this mission, earning so many honors. We’re all envious watching."

Jiang Zhixun’s taut lips finally curled up slightly.

No matter what, he didn’t fail the trust of the organization, and that was a good thing!

"You’re pretty good too. Next time, we’ll wait for you to accomplish great things."

With his comrade injured, Zhou Jie felt really bad.

Turning his head, he unobtrusively let out a breath and said confidently, "Alright, you’ll wait for my good news."

Jiang Zhixun acknowledged with a sound, not saying anything further.

Afraid he might overthink, Zhou Jie racked his brain for topics, "Your eye problem isn’t big, the doctor said it’s temporary. Take this opportunity to rest well, and by the way, win back your wife. When you return to the team, we hope to have some wedding candy."

Mentioning Shen Qingqing, Jiang Zhixun’s expression became downcast.

Right now, he’s temporarily blind, unable to do anything. How can he see Qingqing?

Although he could call her to the hospital, he’s worried about delaying Qingqing’s work and doesn’t want her to be burdened.

He pressed his lips and said, "Don’t tell Qingqing, let’s talk when I’m healed."

Since it’s only temporary, whenever he regains his sight, that’s when he’ll go to find Qingqing.

Zhou Jie spread his hands and realized Jiang Zhixun couldn’t see, and said, "What chance do I have to contact Miss Shen? Talking to me about it is useless."

Jiang Zhixun suddenly felt anxious, wanting to sit up, but Zhou Jie pressed him down.

"Do you want to get better or not?"

"Yes!"

He wants to continue his career and grow old together with Shen Qingqing.

The prerequisite for all of this is to have a strong physique.

"Then why aren’t you lying down properly?"

Jiang Zhixun explained good-naturedly, "I want to call home and ask them to keep it from Qingqing."

At such a moment, still concerned about his beloved, Zhou Jie didn’t know what to say about him.

"Your family will arrive soon. You can tell them directly, don’t mess around."

As soon as Jiang Zhixun entered the hospital, someone went to the Jiang Family. Considering the time, they should be arriving.

A clamor of footsteps echoed in the corridor, and even before seeing anyone, they could hear Madam Jiang’s anxious voice.

"How is Zhixun?"

"Where’s he hurt?"

"Does he need surgery?"

"..."

Jiang Zhixun suddenly felt a headache. Perhaps, this matter not only needs to be kept from Qingqing but also from his dear mother...

The people outside quickly reached the ward door, footsteps advancing towards the hospital bed.

Madam Jiang’s gaze fell on Jiang Zhixun; his face was fine, and there didn’t seem to be any injuries on his head.

She looked around, her gaze lowered, not seeing any place bandaged.

Anxiously asked, "Zhixun, where are you hurt?"

Jiang Zhixun turned his head in the direction of the voice, "It’s not a big problem, don’t worry."

Madam Jiang was skeptical, "If it’s not serious, why would they let us come to the hospital to take care of you?"

Jiang Zhixun sighed, "It’s really not serious."

Although the doctor didn’t give an accurate answer, from the attitude, Jiang Zhixun could judge that the duration of his blindness probably wouldn’t be too long.

Maybe it’ll be better after a while.

Shen Qingqing stood nearby, observing Jiang Zhixun.

Unsure if it’s an illusion, she always felt that there was something a bit strange about him.

She frowned, considering whether to ask the doctor, what’s really going on with him?

After all, he really seemed quite unusual!

Madam Jiang looked left and right, still not seeing where her son was injured.

Just about to speak, she suddenly realized a question.

Qingqing has been in for so long, yet Zhixun hasn’t glanced at her at all?

This was unlike his usual demeanor!

Could it be that he was truly injured and unwilling to face Qingqing?

Madam Jiang grew more anxious, "You brat, aren’t you going to hurry up and tell the truth, what’s really going on? Do you have to make us anxious for you to be happy?"

Jiang Zhixun didn’t mean it that way, "You’re anxious again."

"How can I not be anxious!"

This is her own son who suddenly landed in the hospital, what mother wouldn’t be anxious?

Jiang Zhixun was preparing his words, afraid that when his mother heard he was blind, she would have a shock and faint.

Zhou Jie knew Shen Qingqing.

During Shen Qingqing’s temporary transfer, they even shared a few meals at the cafeteria.

Their relationship wasn’t great, but greeting each other when they met was basic.

Seeing her puzzled expression, with worry in her eyes.

And seeing Jiang Zhixun hesitating, not knowing how to begin.

He straightforwardly offered the truth, "The doctor says the current situation is just temporary; once he recovers well, as long as rechecks go fine, he can fly again."

He first provided them some reassurance.

Sure enough, this worked, the anxious and uneasy look on Madam Jiang’s face eased a bit.

She stopped expecting her son to speak the truth and asked Zhou Jie, "Where exactly is he hurt?"

Zhou Jie pointed to his eyes, "Due to insufficient cerebral blood flow, it’s caused temporary blindness. It should recover without lasting effects once it eases off. Aunt, don’t worry too much."

Blindness...

Madam Jiang felt dizzy, that sense of panic and leg weakness swept over her again.

Shen Qingqing quickly supported Madam Jiang’s arm, "Don’t worry, Zhou said it’s only temporary, maybe sleeping for a while will make things better."

Hearing Shen Qingqing’s voice, Jiang Zhixun’s expression paused.

On his handsome face, there was a mix of helplessness, confusion, and an indistinct trace of self-doubt.

He didn’t want Qingqing to see him like this...