The passersby, as if afraid Jiang Ci wouldn’t hear them, began discussing loudly.
“Huh? What’s going on? The younger sister impersonated the older sister to get an abortion?”
“The key point is she’s not married.”
“What? Pregnant without being married? Is… is this adultery?”
“Shh! Who knows!”
“I think it’s very likely. Otherwise, why would she impersonate Doctor Jiang to get an abortion? She’s ashamed and wants to pin the blame for adultery on Doctor Jiang.”
“How could someone be so malicious!”
Listening to the discussions from the nurses and patients behind her, Jiang Ci’s lips curled into a wide smile.
Soon, Jiang Wanwan was wheeled out.
The head of the obstetrics and gynecology department said, “Although there was some bleeding, fortunately, it was stopped in time. However, the patient is very weak and needs to be hospitalized for a few days. Doctor Jiang, as her family member, please go and handle the hospitalization procedures.”
“Alright, I’ll go right away.”
Jiang Ci agreed and walked over, pulling away the scarf covering Jiang Wanwan’s face to reveal her panicked, tear-streaked eyes and pale, bloodless face, which looked quite pitiful.
She had hemorrhaged during her abortion surgery but hadn’t fainted. The female lead was indeed different from ordinary people.
A cold smile flickered at the corner of Jiang Ci’s lips.
Watching Jiang Wanwan frantically pull the scarf back over her face, she glared weakly and fearfully at Jiang Ci. “You… why are you at the hospital…”
Jiang Ci didn’t answer her. Instead, she suppressed her cold smile and said with a pained expression, “Little sister, you’re too bold. Didn’t your older sister tell you not to get an abortion? It’s very dangerous. Besides, the child’s father doesn’t even know. You should tell him and let him help make the decision.”
“Get lost! Jiang Ci, stop pretending to be sympathetic. You just don’t want me to be happy, do you?”
Wah wah wah…
Jiang Wanwan covered her face with the scarf, afraid the onlookers would see her.
But it was already too late.
Those who needed to see had already seen.
Jiang Wanwan was taken to the ward, with Jiang Ci following closely behind, her eyes scanning the surroundings.
Perfect, the male lead was indeed here.
This time, let’s see how the male lead could pin Jiang Wanwan’s abortion on her.
“Wanwan, listen to your sister’s explanation. I didn’t know you were using my name for treatment at the hospital. If I had known, I definitely wouldn’t have come…”
Suppressing her laughter, Jiang Ci pinched her thigh to force out a tearful voice and followed her into the ward, loudly protesting all the way.
Jiang Wanwan was furious.
Lying on the hospital bed, she gritted her teeth so hard they creaked, wishing she could jump off the bed and attack Jiang Ci.
“Jiang Ci, you did this on purpose, didn’t you?”
The ward door closed, and the nurses left. The head of the obstetrics and gynecology department thought that since Jiang Ci was also a doctor, there was no need to remind her of anything. She shook her head helplessly at Jiang Ci, giving her a “you’re on your own” look.
“Wanwan, how can you say that about your sister? I’m just too worried about you!”
What had she done wrong?
“You… you’ve made sure everyone knows about my abortion now. Are you satisfied? Jiang Ci, Mom was right—you’re an ungrateful wretch. Our family raised you all these years, and this is how you repay me?”
The female lead was indeed the female lead. Even in a weakened state, she could still scold Jiang Ci with full vigor.
Jiang Ci innocently spread her hands. “Wanwan, you’ve really misunderstood your sister. I’m doing this for your own good. Don’t you like your child’s father? I’m helping you. As long as you insist on not getting an abortion, Mom and Dad will definitely find a way to transfer your child’s father back to the city from the countryside.”
“But you insisted on listening to Mom, determined to have an abortion and marry some high-ranking official’s son instead.”
“Jiang Ci, what do you know about love when you don’t even have a boyfriend? You don’t understand anything. You just want to ruin me, steal my marriage… Waaah…”
Perfect. Jiang Wanwan said exactly what Jiang Ci wanted to hear.
Jiang Ci smiled, not bothering to argue, and continued, “Wanwan, your sister isn’t stealing your marriage. I’m marrying Commander Pei in your place, so you can have the chance to be with your child’s father and live happily ever after.”
Hah!
Gag!
Who knew she could say such nauseating things herself.
“You’re talking nonsense! You just can’t stand to see me happy… Waaah…”
“How could that be, Wanwan? Is letting you be with your child’s father really ‘not wanting to see you happy’? Don’t you want to marry him?”
Jiang Ci glanced sideways at the large pair of feet by the hospital room door, sneering inwardly.
Jiang Wanwan, you said all that yourself!
Hope you don’t regret it later.
“Shut up! Do you want me to suffer in the countryside? He’s not even worthy…”
Good, good. Keep talking.
Suppressing a laugh, Jiang Ci sighed. “Fine, let’s not talk about this anymore. Wanwan, you lost a lot of blood. Rest for now. I’ll go home and ask Mom to come take care of you.
And I’ll stew a hen for you to help you recover.”
“Hmph!”
Jiang Wanwan turned her face away and closed her eyes, refusing to look at Jiang Ci.
Her plan had failed, her reputation was ruined, and it was all because of Jiang Ci.
Why did she have to show up at the hospital? Why didn’t she get caught in bed at home as planned?
She hated Jiang Ci to death.
Having provoked Jiang Wanwan enough, Jiang Ci knew when to stop—after all, someone was watching.
She left the hospital and took another half-day off.
She even went to the State-run Restaurant for some meat buns, preparing herself in the best possible state to go home and enjoy the show.
Military dependents’ compound.
Mother Jiang timed it perfectly, estimating that the scoundrel had already made his move. She found an excuse to invite her neighbors—Battalion Commander Xue’s wife and the Political Commissar’s wife—over to look for shoe sole patterns.
She successfully brought them home.
As soon as she opened the door, she called out loudly, “Xiao Ci, Xiao Ci, get up! It’s so late and you’re still sleeping.
Where did you put the shoe pattern I asked you to make last time?”
After calling twice with no answer, Mother Jiang suppressed a smug smile and turned to Battalion Commander Xue’s wife and the Political Commissar’s wife. “Please, have a seat. This child, whenever she’s not working, she just loves lazing in bed. I’ll go call her…”
“No need…”
The Political Commissar’s wife was about to say they weren’t in a hurry, but Battalion Commander Xue’s wife nudged her arm and gave her a look. “Haven’t you figured it out yet?”
“Figured what out?” The Political Commissar’s wife was honest and not very scheming; she really hadn’t noticed anything.
Battalion Commander Xue’s wife raised an eyebrow and lowered her voice. “Her. Yesterday, she ruined Xiao Ci’s reputation, and today she insists on dragging us to her house.
Just wait. There’s going to be a show.”
The Political Commissar’s wife was stunned. “That can’t be! You’re overthinking it, sister.”
“Don’t believe me? Let’s make a bet.” Battalion Commander Xue’s wife was brimming with confidence.
The Political Commissar’s wife thought for a moment and shook her head. “What bet? You’re just too clever.”
Ah!!
A scream interrupted the conversation between the Political Commissar’s wife and Battalion Commander Xue’s wife.
“What’s wrong, sister-in-law?”
Battalion Commander Xue’s wife gave the Political Commissar’s wife a look that said, “See, I was right,” and hurried to Mother Jiang’s side.
It was too late for Mother Jiang to close the door.
Jiang Ci’s room was empty, but there was someone in Jiang Wanwan’s bed.
Mother Jiang was so frightened she let out a scream.
“Ah!!”
“Ah!!”
Battalion Commander Xue’s wife saw it—a naked man lying on Jiang Wanwan’s bed.
The Political Commissar’s wife saw it too.
“Something terrible has happened! Someone come quickly! There’s a scoundrel here!”
The Political Commissar’s wife turned and shouted toward the outside.
What?
A scoundrel?
What scoundrel would dare to come to the military family compound?
Father Jiang, who had just returned from the military unit, heard someone shouting about a scoundrel. He called for the service soldier and followed the crowd, declaring, “Who dares to come to the military family compound and act like a scoundrel? Catch him and punish him severely.”
“Yes, sir.”
The service soldier received the order and quickly ran toward the direction where the crowd was gathering.
Mother Jiang panicked for a moment.
Looking at the people gathered at the door, called over by the Political Commissar’s wife, and then at the man who was groggily waking up, she forced herself to calm down. She rushed over and slapped the man twice, cursing, “You filthy scoundrel…”
The scoundrel was completely jolted awake by the slap, his eyes flashing with malice. He was about to retaliate when he met Mother Jiang’s meaningful gaze.
Seeing the people outside and remembering the plan he had agreed upon with Mother Jiang, he immediately shouted, “I’m not a scoundrel! I’m Jiang Ci’s partner. She invited me to her home…”