Chapter 203 - 79: Transfer to the VIP Ward, Jing Shiyun Has Surgery

A war was on the verge of breaking out, the few of them tussling with such abandon they forgot where they were.

It ended when a nurse knocked and entered. Seeing the scene inside, she cleared her throat. "Ms. Jing, it’s almost time for your surgery."

Jiang Li glanced at the time—5:16. She couldn’t help but remark, "Wow, time flies."

With that, she moved her foot off Shen Yanzhi’s stomach. Just as she was about to get off the bed and put on her shoes, Shen Yanzhi beat her to it. He got down, took hold of Jiang Li’s foot, and helped her put on her shoe.

Even through her sock, Jiang Li felt her foot grow hot.

Especially seeing Shen Yanzhi kneeling before her. ’It’d be so hot to press a high heel against his chest right now.’

Jiang Li hurriedly fanned herself, trying to wave the image out of her head.

Having put her shoe on, Shen Yanzhi looked up and saw Jiang Li’s flushed face. He couldn’t help but ask with concern, "Xiao Li, what’s wrong? Why is your face so red?"

Jiang Li gave an awkward laugh. "It’s nothing. I’m just a little hot."

Shen Yanzhi didn’t believe her. He placed the back of his hand on her forehead.

It didn’t feel hot.

But Shen Yanzhi was still worried. "Should I have the nurse check your temperature?"

Jiang Li’s expression turned stern. "No, I’m really just hot."

Jiang Bowen asked the nurse, "Is it time to go now?"

The nurse nodded. "That’s right. Right now."

With that, she handed over a hospital gown. "Please change into this first."

Before Jing Shiyun could get up to go to the restroom, Shen Yanzhi spoke up first. "I’m going to use the restroom."

With Shen Yanzhi gone, Jiang Bowen was the only man left in the room. Jing Shiyun, of course, felt no shame and changed her clothes right in front of him.

After she finished changing, Jiang Bowen went outside to call the nurse. The nurse returned with several other medical staff, pushing a gurney. "Family, could you help us move Ms. Jing onto here?"

Jiang Li couldn’t help, and Shen Yanzhi was still in the restroom, so she simply yelled at the top of her lungs, "Husband, come out and help!"

Hiding in the restroom, Shen Yanzhi stumbled at her words, nearly falling. He threw the door open, a blazing look in his eyes as he asked, "Help with what?"

Jiang Li pointed at the gurney. "Help Dad lift Mom onto that gurney."

Shen Yanzhi nodded. He and Jiang Bowen—one lifting her by the waist, the other supporting her upper body—moved Jing Shiyun onto the gurney.

Jiang Li held Jing Shiyun’s hand. "Mom, don’t be nervous. It’s just a minor surgery."

Feeling the sweat in Jiang Li’s palm, Jing Shiyun smiled. "Sweetheart, I think you’re the one who’s nervous."

’How could she not be nervous?’

It might be a minor surgery, but every surgery carries risks. There’s no guarantee that something won’t go wrong.

At her mother’s words, Jiang Li’s tears began to fall uncontrollably. "Mom, I’ll never make you angry again."

Jing Shiyun squeezed her hand back reassuringly. "There, there. It’s not that major of a surgery. Don’t be like this."

In truth, she was scared too, but she couldn’t show it in front of Jiang Li.

They say motherhood makes you strong, but that’s really only true in front of your children.

In front of her own parents, she was still just a child.

The hospital room and the operating room weren’t on the same floor. As the elevator chimed with a DING, Jing Shiyun’s heart lurched.

She hadn’t felt much when she first learned she needed surgery. But now, arriving at the entrance to the operating room, a sliver of fear finally crept in.

Jiang Bowen leaned down and kissed Jing Shiyun’s forehead. "Honey, I’ll be waiting for you."

Jing Shiyun shot him a playfully indignant glare. "What do you think you’re doing! The children are watching!"

Normally, Jiang Li would have definitely teased them, but right now, she had a more pressing question. "Doctor, how long will the surgery take?"

Knowing that Jiang Li was a prominent figure, the doctor was very respectful. "I can’t give you a precise time, but it will be at least two to three hours."

’Two to three hours... How is that a minor surgery?’

She grabbed Shen Yanzhi’s arm, as if to draw strength from him. Then, facing the doctor, she said, "I’m leaving my mom in your hands."

The doctor nodded. "Don’t worry, Miss Jiang. There won’t be any problems."

As Jing Shiyun was wheeled inside, the operating room doors swung shut, and Jiang Li’s gaze remained fixed upon them.

"Ah Yan, my mom’s going to be okay, right?"

Shen Yanzhi wrapped his arms around Jiang Li. "Don’t worry. Mom will be fine. It’s just a minor surgery. Don’t frighten yourself."