After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 1049

Chapter 1049: Saving People
Qiu Guoliang gazed out the window.

The few of them had spent most of their lives underground, and because they were afraid of the sunlight potentially hurting their eyes, Ye Lingfeng had covered their eyes with cloths.

He could only see blurred light and shadows, but a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

Yes, they were finally home.

They had waited for this day for so long.

When Chen Tuo and the others saw his expression, they couldn’t help but look away, their eyes reddening with emotion.

Ye Lingfeng had been taking care of Qiu Guoliang, and Zhouzhou, who hadn’t made a fuss, sat beside Xi Mo, resting her head on his arm, sleeping soundly.

Xi Mo looked down at her, slightly adjusting her sleeping posture, making sure she was comfortable.

After a long night, the little girl was completely exhausted.

The plane had flown for more than ten hours before it finally landed. Zhouzhou, still groggy, opened her eyes, glanced out the window, saw they had landed, and quickly slapped her face to wake herself up.

She still had to go treat these uncles—she couldn’t afford to fall asleep.

Seeing this, Xi Mo couldn’t help but give her a reassuring pat on the head.

Zhao Xinghua had been waiting for them.

When he saw the people being wheeled off the plane, his body immediately stiffened, his eyes wide in disbelief.

Ye Lingfeng stepped forward and patted his shoulder, saying, “It’s good that they’re alive.”

Yes, staying alive was already beyond their expectations.

At the thought, Ye Lingfeng wiped his eyes and smiled, moving to help push the bed. The ambulance had long been prepared.

When they transferred the patients, Zhao Xinghua couldn’t help but glance at their protruding bones. His eyes heated up, but he quickly turned away, saying to Zhouzhou, “Zhouzhou, we’ll rely on you now.”

Their bodies needed to be well-nourished, and in this regard, traditional Chinese medicine was the best.

Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, “Don’t worry, Uncle Chief, I’ll work hard to cure them.”

“Good,” Zhao Xinghua nodded in satisfaction, and they all went to the hospital together.

First, they would give them a physical examination, followed by the necessary treatments.

Even if they couldn’t see the results immediately, it was clear just how bad their condition was.

If they could return to being normal, it would be the best outcome.

Even then, they were already satisfied.

As long as they were alive, it was enough.

For them, living to retire had become an extravagant hope.

When they joined, they had already prepared themselves mentally.

The hospital they chose was a military hospital, a safer option.

While waiting for the examination, Zhao Xinghua pulled Ye Lingfeng aside to ask about the situation. Ye Lingfeng briefly explained, and after hearing it, Zhao Xinghua gritted his teeth, muttering, “He got off easy!”

He should have been made to suffer even worse.

Ye Lingfeng agreed with this sentiment but said, “Let him live—it’s still a variable. He’ll suffer no less than when he was alive, especially with Zhouzhou around. She gave him a talisman, and he won’t have it easy.”

That was a bit better.

Zhao Xinghua reluctantly nodded in agreement.

He then looked towards the direction of the ward and said, “Since it’s summer vacation, let’s have Zhouzhou stay here for a few more days. It’s just that the poor girl will have to work hard.”

She was usually juggling missions and studying, and now, right after her competition, she had to help them too.

Ye Lingfeng responded, “It’s fine; Zhouzhou volunteered. If she’s tired, she’ll speak up.”

She’d never be tired of earning merit.

After all, she was just a child—full of energy.

And it was thanks to Zhouzhou that Ye Lingfeng felt a bit relieved. Without her, he would probably have a headache dealing with everything himself.

Seeing through his thoughts, Zhao Xinghua couldn’t help but laugh, “I fear that Zhouzhou, in a few years, won’t even need to grow up before she can take over your position.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingfeng also smiled, but there was a hint of melancholy in his expression.

Pride mixed with concern.

Zhao Xinghua patted his shoulder and said, “We’re getting old now. It’s the young ones’ time.”

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng raised an eyebrow, saying, “I’m not old.”

“Okay, okay, I meant myself!” Zhao Xinghua laughed heartily, but then he thought of Qiu Guoliang and the others and sighed deeply, “You should spend more time with them. Although he was strict with you, he did it for your own good. He often told me in private that he wished you were his apprentice.”

They had made outstanding contributions to the Fourth Bureau in the past, and now they had made great sacrifices. They couldn’t just abandon them because they could no longer participate in missions.

They were heroes of the Fourth Bureau for life.

Zhao Xinghua’s greatest worry was that they would suffer from psychological trauma.

Hearing this, Ye Lingfeng’s face grew serious. “I understand, don’t worry.”

“Good,” Zhao Xinghua said, and then he didn’t say anything more.

When the doctor came out with the test results, Zhao Xinghua hurried to meet him.

“What’s the verdict?”

The doctor looked at the test report and sighed before handing it over to him. “Take a look for yourself.”

The bones in their hands and legs had almost been shattered, and there were numerous internal injuries. The most troublesome part was that they had been injected with large amounts of sedatives, so their mental health had also been affected.

It was a miracle they were still alive.

As Zhao Xinghua looked at the report, his hands tightened around the paper.

He looked at the doctor seriously and said, “Use every method possible to treat them, no matter the cost.”

The doctor nodded. “Of course.”

But to what extent they could be treated, the doctor was hesitant to say.

Zhao Xinghua looked at Zhouzhou, who was currently discussing something with Liu Hanqiu. He relaxed a little and said to the doctor, “Let’s consult with Zhouzhou. We’ll combine Chinese and Western medicine, using the strengths of both.”

The doctor, who had been the chief physician for the old master of the Lan family, knew Zhouzhou’s medical skills very well. Without saying much more, he simply nodded in agreement.

They soon held a meeting with Zhouzhou to finalize the treatment plan.

Zhouzhou would start with acupuncture and herbal treatments to help them recover their physical health, and then they could proceed with surgery to repair their muscles and bones.

If they attempted surgery now, their current physical condition wouldn’t withstand it.

After the surgery, Zhouzhou and her team would handle the post-surgical recovery.

Once the plan was decided, they went straight to work. Liu Hanqiu followed Zhouzhou closely, watching her acupuncture techniques with great attention.

As Zhouzhou performed the acupuncture, she explained her methods. Qiu Guoliang and the others, unable to move their bodies, could only watch, their eyes following every motion.

They all knew Liu Hanqiu, a famous national physician. The pride he displayed was obvious.

Now, however, he was attentively watching a young girl’s every move. How strange.

When Ye Lingfeng approached the door, this was the scene he saw. He couldn’t help but relax inwardly. One of the reasons he had asked Zhouzhou to come was for this.

Children could always bring life back to people.

The sickness was not just physical; more importantly, it was in the heart.

If they could find the will to survive, they would have a better chance at living.

At this thought, Ye Lingfeng couldn’t help but glance at Qiu Guoliang.

His tongue…