Two days later.
The calendar turns to January 1st, and the New Year is here.
In the morning, Dong Xuebin was awakened by a string of hundreds of firecrackers. He opened his eyes and glanced helplessly at the window. He heard the sound of two kicking firecrackers from time to time. He wanted to sleep. I couldn't sleep, so I had to get out of bed, get dressed, brush my teeth and wash up. Fortunately, it is the New Year, so there are not too many people setting off firecrackers. If it were the ūn festival, I would probably not even be able to sleep well in the days after New Year's Eve.
After breakfast, Dong Xuebin rested on the sofa while looking at the sun.
In the past two days, he had been busy socializing and dining. He drank so many drinks that he felt like his blood was full of alcohol and he felt terribly uncomfortable. During this period, Dong Xuebin also bought cigarettes and wine for Duan Zhengan. Cao Xupeng and Xiong Zhiyong sent them there and thanked everyone who should be thanked. Finally, they solved all the matters at hand at once. With no debt and a light body, he could calm down and deal with other things.
Go to the hospital.
Dong Xuebin drove to the County People's Hospital.
It’s the New Year, so there are fewer patients coming for treatment than usual, and many hospitalized patients have also gone through discharge procedures.
In a ward on the fourth floor, Yu Meixia didn't seem to be in a very high mood. She held her fingers on the edge of the gauze on her face and looked quietly at the clouds and blue sky outside the window. She didn't know what she was thinking. She didn't even hear the footsteps of Dong Xuebin coming in. arrive.
"Sister Yu, Happy New Year." Dong Xuebin looked beaming.
Yu Meixia turned around and forced a smile: "Happy New Year, why didn't you wear more clothes? It's so cold outside."
Dong Xuebin sat down next to her, "I'm in good health, I'm fine. By the way, what were you thinking about alone just now? Miss Sissi? She lives with my mother, and my mother also helps her review her homework. It's almost the end of the term. It’s time for the exam, and the little guy is studying hard. He’s doing well.”
Yu Meixia hummed slightly and hesitated.
Dong Xuebin looked at her, "...what's wrong?"
"My injury is not healed yet?" Yu Meixia bit her lip, "When can I take off the gauze?"
Dong Xuebin's breathing stagnated and his expression became stiff, "It'll be fine in a few days. I don't know. I have to ask the doctor." He thought it was time to tell Sister Yu, but he couldn't say anything. If it doesn't come out, "Sister Yu, don't worry. Once the gauze is removed, I'll make sure you're as beautiful as before. Don't think so much. The doctor said you're fine. This little injury is nothing, right?" ?”
Yu Meixia pursed her lips, held the gauze and said, "Can I take a look at it?"
"How can that be done!" Dong Xuebin said quickly: "In case of infection, it will affect the treatment effect."
"... really won't leave scars?"
"No, just take a good rest."
Although Yu Meixia is not smart, she is not stupid. She must have noticed it after so many days. Dong Xuebin gave up the idea of removing the gauze with some hard words. She breathed a sigh of relief. Dong Xuebin felt that he could not face her anymore. , found an excuse and left the ward. He leaned on the corridor and slapped his face hard to wake himself up. Phew, what should I say about this? Tell Sister Yu that she is disfigured? Even with skin grafting, the chance of restoring appearance is very small? Dong Xuebin's heart ached, and he really couldn't say such words.
Soon, Dong Xuebin found Yu Meixia's attending doctor.
"Doctor, Sister Yu's injury..." Dong Xuebin was very worried.
The doctor's name is Gao Liang, who was the doctor who was in charge of Sister Yu when she entered the hospital. "The wound has actually healed. When I examined her in the morning, the last scar fell off, and new gauze has grown and can be removed early." It's just..." Doctor Gao sighed regretfully, "It's just that the new color is lighter and shallower, and the skin tissue around the wound also has some pitted scars. The five marks on the right face are very obvious. The angle of treatment "The patient has recovered, but his appearance is worse than expected..." He didn't say what he said next. Doctor Gao looked at Yu Meixia's previous photos and found that she was completely different from the current one. He even said something unpleasant. There is almost a difference between one being a human and the other a ghost, and the scars are very hideous.
Dong Xuebin said with an ugly face: "You didn't tell her, did you?"
"No, depending on the patient's condition, I'm worried that she won't be able to bear it. It's better for her family members to talk to her and tell her as tactfully as possible."
Dong Xuebin felt a blockage in his heart, tactful? How is this tactful
Doctor Gao looked at him, "Even if we hide it from her, the patient will know it sooner or later."
"I understand." Dong Xuebin pinched the sun hard, that's right, it's about skin grafting... "
Doctor Gao said: "I have contacted you. A former classmate of mine is now contacting a hospital in South Korea. The skin grafting technology and the treatment technology for reducing scars after scalds and burns there are much more advanced than in China. I would like to say hello to her. Yes, this is her phone number. If you decide to go there for surgery, you can contact her directly. She can send the documents for applying for a passport from the hospital to China. Make an appointment in advance when applying for a passport. Wait until you arrive in South Korea. I can have surgery as soon as possible, it won’t take long.”
"How sure are they?"
"Further diagnosis is needed, because the size of the injury and the difference in color between the skin on other parts of the body and the skin on the face will all affect the treatment effect." Doctor Gao said.
"What if it's a normal situation? What are the chances of a complete recovery? I mean the one with no trace at all!"
"Well, if the surgical effect is good, it will probably be less than 20%."
Dong Xuebin clenched his fists, "... so small?"
"That's a lot. In other places, there's not even a one percent chance."
After taking the note with the contact information of the other party, Dong Xuebin pretended to hold Doctor Gao's hand and thanked him repeatedly. No matter how small the chance was, there was finally hope. Doctor Gao said you're welcome, it's just a matter of a finger's work. He already knew that Dong Xuebin was about to become the director of the Investment Promotion Bureau. Doctor Gao was a little more polite to Dong Xuebin than before. The deputy department and the main department were not the same concept.
"ah!"
Suddenly, a woman's scream came back outside!
Doctor Gao was stunned and looked outside, not knowing why.
However, Dong Xuebin recognized that the cry was from Yu Meixia. His face turned pale, he hurriedly turned around and ran towards Sister Yu's ward. Doctor Gao saw it and quickly followed. At the entrance of the ward, several nurses were looking in suspiciously. Dong Xuebin shouted "Give way", pushed past the two young nurses and rushed into the room. There was no one in Sister Yu's ward, but the bathroom was open.
When he walked in and took a look, Dong Xuebin's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
At this time, Yu Meixia looked frightened. She was standing in front of the bathroom mirror in a hospital gown, staring blankly at herself in the mirror. She didn't know when the gauze on her face was removed, and the medical tape was stuck to her left hand. On the thumb, the gauze was dangling, and on the otherwise flawless face, five scratches appeared on it, like terrifying reptiles coiling around Sister Yu's face!
"Sister Yu!"
"...Don't come over!" Yu Meixia suddenly screamed.
"Sister Yu, you..." Dong Xuebin felt uncomfortable.
Yu Meixia suddenly turned around and hit the bathroom door hard against the floor. After a while, there was a clear sound inside, as if Sister Yu was sitting on the ground. Gradually, cries floated from the bathroom. come out.
Dong Xuebin's eyes turned red, "I'm sorry, I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to accept it, so I never told you."
The cry became louder, "Why... why my face... my face..."
Doctor Gao sighed secretly, waved his hand and drove away all the nurses who were watching the excitement. He turned around and exited the ward, closing the door for them gently.
Dong Xuebin didn't know what to say and was speechless for a while.
A minute passed.
Two minutes passed.
Dong Xuebin was afraid that something might happen to her, so he knocked lightly on the toilet. Please open it first. I know you feel bad. Yes, although this kind of injury can be healed, the new growth will inevitably leave scars, but don’t Worried, with technology now so advanced, there’s still nothing we can do about a scar? You may not know that there is skin transplantation technology now. It may not have been perfect a few years ago, but it is now very developed. I have contacted a Korean hospital for you. We will apply for a passport in the next two days and I will take you there for treatment. , guaranteed to remove scars without leaving any traces. "
The crying was still intermittent, "Don't lie to me."
"I'm not going to lie to you this time. Believe me, this kind of scar can really be removed."
Yu Meixia didn't listen, didn't open her mouth or spoke, she just kept there sobbing softly.
Dong Xuebin was very impatient and paced around the entrance to the bathroom, trying to persuade her, but he didn't know how to persuade her. In the end, he punched himself hard on the head and said, "Okay, Sister Yu, let me tell you the truth. , I promise you won’t lie a word this time. Your scar is very serious and covers a large area. The skin grafting technology in China is not perfect yet, and the chance of complete recovery is less than 1%.”
There was a cry in the bathroom.
Dong Xuebin gritted his teeth and said: "However, the plastic surgery technology in South Korea is very advanced. If the treatment effect is good, there is at least a 20% chance of returning to your previous appearance, and even if it cannot be restored, it will not be like now. In this way, the scars will definitely fade. The technical principle of skin grafting is to remove a piece of skin from other parts of your body and replace the skin tissue on your face. If you think about it, it is equivalent to removing the scarred skin on your face. , put on a new one, how can you still see the previous scar? "
He spoke continuously for more than ten minutes.
Suddenly, there was no sound inside, and there was no movement at all.
Dong Xuebin was startled and quickly opened it, only to see Yu Meixia fainted from crying and fell sideways to the ground. Dong Xuebin was startled, and quickly picked her up and put her in the hospital bed. He hurriedly called the doctors and nurses, measured the blood, and checked the electrocardiogram to confirm that Sister Yu was fine, but she was just too excited. As soon as the doctor and nurse went out, Dong Xuebin sat down on the patient's bed in anguish, and gently touched Sister Yu's face with trembling arms.
No, we can’t delay it any longer!
Get a passport! Take Sister Yu for surgery! ASAP!
Dong Xuebin made a decision and called Dr. Gao's friend in South Korea when he went out. After a brief discussion, Dong Xuebin asked her to help make an appointment for the surgery. Then there was the issue of the passport. It's easy for Yu Meixia to apply for it. The registered residence is here. With Dong Xuebin's current status, he can get a passport for Yu Meixia without the need for documents to prove it from the Korean hospital. It can even be done within two days, but for his own It's a bit more troublesome. Firstly, Dong Xuebin's registered residence is in Beijing. Secondly, he has served in the Ministry of National Security before, and I don't know if he is subject to any restrictions.
Xu Yan—This is Dong Xuebin’s old leader when he was at the Chengxi National Security Bureau.
Dong Xuebin made a phone call and said, "Hello, Director Xu, I'm Xiao Dong, Happy New Year."
"Haha, it's your kid. You haven't seen anyone for a year, and you still know how to call me?"
"Hi, I'm afraid you're busy with work. I'm thinking of going to Beijing to see you." After a few words of greeting, Dong Xuebin asked: "Director Xu, I want to go abroad. A friend needs surgery. I have to Come with me and take a look at the passport..."
Xu Yan paused and said, "Where are you going?"
"South Korea."
"Oh, then you can give me a report. I need proof of the opening of the Oriental Medicine Hospital. I will ask my subordinates to do it for you. It will take two days at the earliest. You can just come to the capital directly. You have to follow us anyway. Board the plane here and I’ll have your passport delivered to you when you arrive.”
Dong Xuebin quickly thanked him.
Then Dong Xuebin made a few more calls, one to apply for a passport for Yu Meixia, and the other to ask for leave from the bureau. It is said that Dong Xuebin's files are still in the Public Security Bureau, and he is also the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, and will take over after the holiday. The position of Director of the Investment Promotion Bureau should be on the last duty at this time. Suddenly giving up the job at this moment will inevitably give people a frivolous impression, but Yu Meixia's surgery has to be done, and Dong Xuebin must also accompany her. She, therefore, can't care so much about it. Let others think whatever they want.
Back in the ward, Yu Meixia was already awake.
Dong Xuebin hurriedly walked a few steps, "How do you feel? What's wrong?"
Looking at Dong Xuebin, Yu Meixia's tears fell again. She hurriedly covered her face with both hands and shouted: "Don't look at me! Don't look at me!"
Dong Xuebin felt a pain in his heart, "Sister Yu..."
"Don't come over!" Tears kept pouring out from the gaps between her fingers, and Yu Meixia cried: "Get out!"
Dong Xuebin didn't trust her to be alone, so he walked up to her and said, "Would you like some water? Can I get you something hot?"
Yu Meixia said nothing, covering the scar on her right face with one hand, and hurriedly pulled the quilt over, covering her head and body. A faint cry could be heard inside the quilt.
Helpless, Dong Xuebin had no choice but to say: "Then I'll wait in the corridor. If you need anything, call me."
At this time, Dr. Gao and a nurse came in and gave Yu Meixia's face a final check. Yu Meixia didn't say anything. She opened the quilt and exposed her head. She cried and asked them to diagnose. But when Dong Xuebin wanted to come in, Yu Meixia suddenly covered her face again. Doctor Gao wanted to continue to diagnose her wound and heal it. Sister Yu didn't let her see the situation. Doctor Gao spread his hands towards Dong Xuebin. Dong Xuebin took a look and had to walk out of the ward again. This time, Yu Meixia in the room gently let go of her hands and continued to let them check.
Dong Xuebin understands that although Sister Yu is not very good at dressing up and doesn't like makeup, she still cares about her appearance, and she seems to care about her opinion of her.
noon.
Dong Xuebin stepped into the ward again.
Yu Meixia hurriedly got into bed and buried her head in it.
"Sister Yu, I'm not an alien. Why are you hiding from me?" Dong Xuebin adjusted his mentality, walked up with a smile, sat down, put his hand under her quilt to touch her hand, but ended up touching her. When he arrived at a buzzing place, he was so excited that he quickly moved his hand and searched again. Finally he touched Sister Yu's little hand, held her and said: "I have contacted the hospital for you, and I am applying for a passport. Waiting. Get your passport and book a flight. I’ll go to South Korea the day after tomorrow.”
"… I dont go."
"Then your face will die?"
"..." She remained silent.
"Listen to me, is it possible?" Dong Xuebin said: "If it's money, you don't have to worry. Those two old guys Li Honglu and Dafa have already compensated you 120,000, which is enough. Don't worry, let's do the surgery first. This matter It’s not over yet, I’ll take care of them when I get back and give you a good break.”
After a moment of silence, he said, "The chance is too small. My face... can't be cured."
"Who says it's impossible! Just say it's OK!" Dong Xuebin squeezed her hand, "Twenty percent is already very high. Trust me, it will be no problem."
"… Really?"
"real!"
"Can it be the same as before?"
"Yes! Absolutely!"
After a while, Yu Meixia covered her face, exposed her head from the quilt, and looked at Dong Xuebin, "I don't know Korea, I, I will go alone... I..."
Dong Xuebin smiled and said: "I will go with you, I will do everything."
Yu Meixia hummed, then hesitated, "Then your job..."
"Don't worry about me. You have already taken leave. Your task now is to adjust your mentality and prepare for the operation easily. This will have a higher chance of success. Do you understand?" Dong Xuebin held her hand and used it slightly. He seemed to want to transfer his strength to her, "Don't put so much pressure on me. I guarantee that you will still look as stunning as before when you come back from Korea, even more beautiful than before."
Yu Meixia was very pessimistic, "What if... what if the operation fails... I... I..."
Dong Xuebin said firmly: "It's impossible not to succeed! I promise it will be fine!"
Until she was discharged from the hospital in the afternoon, Yu Meixia kept repeating the previous question. Dong Xuebin actually didn't know for sure. The 20% chance was high or low, and the hospital over there hadn't checked it yet. As for Sister Yu's situation, the details are still unclear, but Dong Xuebin cannot show any hesitation. He must give Sister Yu confidence, so he keeps affirming that there will be no problem.
Returning to Huamei Community, Yu Meixia seemed to be infected by Dong Xuebin's determination, and her mood became slightly more stable. She wore a mask and did not dare to look at her face. When she got home, she lay down on the bed and fell asleep. RA