Chapter 49: Hospital Conversation
As Huǎngzi's proud words echoed through the room, the door to the ward suddenly swung open, catching us off guard. I couldn't help but wonder, who barges in without even a knock? Where's the common courtesy?Turning to see who it was, I laid eyes on a figure dressed in military green. It was someone I recognized from our escape at the ancient tomb – the female captain who had given Huǎngzi a slap.At first, I felt a bit uneasy, thinking, "Sure, you're a officer, but that doesn't give you the right to be so presumptuous. I'm not in the army anymore, so what's there to fear?" But as her sharp gaze met mine, all my bravado evaporated. I quickly looked away and composed myself.In that moment, a flurry of thoughts raced through my mind. Why did her glance make me feel like I'd been caught red-handed? I hadn't done anything wrong, had I?The female captain barely spared a glance at Huǎngzi, as if he were invisible. She nodded briefly at Professor Zhang before approaching me.With a polite tone, she inquired, "Mr. Qin, how are you feeling?"Feeling she was being polite, I responded honestly, "Much better now, but..."Before I could finish my sentence, she nodded repeatedly and interjected, "That's good to he
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