CHAPTER 33: CHAPTER 33: CHANCE ENCOUNTER WITH NURSE LIN

When the news broke out, many people who had previously received medical treatment at El Hospital were filled with fear.

There were also families who had lost loved ones following failed surgeries at El Hospital; each person was heartbroken and rushed to the hospital to seek justice.

Others who had undergone surgery at El Hospital immediately headed to nearby hospitals to check their bodies, afraid that some of their organs might be missing.

For a while, El Hospital’s entrance was covered with banners and surrounded by white wreaths, filled with people demanding justice every day...

During this time, Sea City Police Station, traffic personnel, and firefighters were all very busy.

Lin Xiaoyan received a deposit of twenty thousand yuan, and her mood was extraordinarily good recently; even when Susan occasionally made sarcastic remarks, she didn’t mind.

On this day, while getting water, Lin Xiaoyan glanced out of the window at the gloomy sky, which looked like it was about to rain.

She checked the time, hoping that it was already four-thirty, which meant only half an hour to go before getting off work. She hoped it wouldn’t rain by then so she could visit the supermarket.

She was planning to have hotpot for dinner tonight!

At exactly five o’clock, Lin Xiaoyan immediately finished her work and shut down her computer. She checked the weather forecast, which said it would rain in an hour, so she had to hurry home.

"Wow, how come Lin Xiaoyan hasn’t been working overtime these nights?"

When Susan finished her work and passed by Lin Xiaoyan’s desk, she saw that Lin had already left and loudly remarked.

The others who hadn’t left yet heard her comment and glanced at Lin Xiaoyan’s desk with mixed expressions.

Ai Lin had also packed up by then. Hearing Susan, she coldly glanced at her without responding.

Susan stood there for a few seconds; without anyone engaging with her, she awkwardly left the office quickly.

After Susan left, the office engaged in a discussion about her and Lin Xiaoyan.

"Tsk, that Susan is quite young, but she’s really cunning!"

"Yeah, does she think we’re all fools? Does she really expect us to play along with her games?"

"Exactly. But what’s the deal with Lin Xiaoyan lately? Why does the manager greet her every time they see her?"

"I know, I know, I overheard the manager talking on the phone in the pantry, reporting on Lin Xiaoyan’s recent work..."

"I even heard something about how they must treat her well..."

"Seems like Lin Xiaoyan has quite a background!"

"Sigh, in this society, to get by well, you need good connections!"

"Yeah, or else you’d be like me, stuck with a six-thousand salary, working hard like a dog every day, sigh."

"Who wouldn’t agree with that..."

...Lin Xiaoyan, who had left, had no idea about the discussion in the office.

If it were the old Lin Xiaoyan, she would have been terribly upset knowing people in the office were talking about her.

But the Lin Xiaoyan now didn’t care anymore.

These people were just gossiping. Compared to the undercover agents in the dark, enduring far worse for the brighter good, it was trivial.

Why did those people have the leisure to gossip about others? It’s only because of the sacrifices made by those hidden in shadows, bringing light to their lives.

Just like how without the bloodshed sacrifices of past heroes, there wouldn’t be the safe and prosperous Hua Country they enjoy today.

At any given time, there are always people fighting bloodily for the country and its people.

Lin Xiaoyan had already exited the subway, heading towards the nearest supermarket, repeatedly thinking about the ingredients she needed to buy.

Thanks to Captain He Qi’an, her meals had significantly improved recently.

The weather was unbearably humid with a lingering sense of impending rain, making it hard to breathe.

People on the street hurried, eager to escape the oppressive weather and impending storm.

Lin Xiaoyan quickly entered the supermarket, grabbing the ingredients she had long planned to buy.

She kept an eye on the time as the rain was imminent and she needed to hurry—she didn’t want to get drenched.

As Lin Xiaoyan exited the supermarket, a cool breeze blew, signaling the imminent rain.

Carrying her groceries, Lin Xiaoyan hurriedly headed to her rented apartment.

"Miss, thank you so much; I don’t know what I would have done without you."

"Oh, it’s no trouble. It’s about to rain, and it’s hard for you to carry things while pregnant. Let me help you..."

Suddenly, Lin Xiaoyan heard a familiar voice. She turned around to see two people behind her.

One was visibly pregnant, walking a bit awkwardly, and the other was Nurse Lin, who had once accompanied her to collect medicine at the central hospital.

Seeing Nurse Lin, Lin Xiaoyan hesitated; Nurse Lin likely didn’t recognize her, and she was unsure if greeting her would disturb her...

As she pondered this, she was about to turn away when her eyes unexpectedly met Nurse Lin’s gaze.

Feeling conflicted about whether to greet or not, Lin Xiaoyan decided to greet Nurse Lin regardless of whether she recognized her.

"Hello..."

"Ah, it’s you!"

They spoke simultaneously, and Nurse Lin immediately recognized Lin Xiaoyan as the one who had saved Doctor Yang.

Surprised that Nurse Lin recognized her, Lin Xiaoyan smiled slightly, feeling a bit bashful.

She approached and glanced at the pregnant woman, who for some reason sized her up and down.

Lin Xiaoyan keenly sensed that the pregnant woman’s gaze was somewhat peculiar.

She looked at Nurse Lin and smiled, "Nurse Lin, how come you’re here?"

Nurse Lin was equally pleased to see Lin Xiaoyan. "I had the day off and was heading home when I bumped into this pregnant woman dropping her belongings; I helped her pick them up."

"Do you live around here as well?" Nurse Lin glanced at the grocery bags in Lin Xiaoyan’s hand, surprised.

Lin Xiaoyan nodded, "Yes, I rent an apartment in the nearby community. What about you?"

"Hey, what a coincidence, I live there too!"

The pregnant woman watching their lively conversation frowned slightly, feeling a bit anxious.

"Um, miss, since you have things to do, I’ll head back by myself," the pregnant woman said, visibly uneasy.

Nurse Lin quickly responded to the pregnant woman, "I’m sorry, I’ll take you home right away."

She turned to Lin Xiaoyan, "Xiao Yan, I’ll help this pregnant woman home; she’s quite far along, and I worry something might happen if the rain starts..."

Lin Xiaoyan nodded, "You’re so thoughtful, I won’t interrupt then."

"Okay, let’s find time to hang out together!"

Nurse Lin warmly invited Lin Xiaoyan before supporting the pregnant woman towards their destination.

"Sure, see you."

Lin Xiaoyan was just about to leave when she heard Nurse Lin exclaim.

"Oh no, the bag tore..."