Even when pressed, Song Jiaxiang still refused to admit defeat. Like a madman, he shouted hysterically:
“I’m an official! A proper cadre! How could I possibly harass anyone? Someone is jealous—someone is framing me!”
The little nurse froze at his yelling, her hand trembling as she gave the injection—nearly missing the vein.
“What are you yelling for? Go yell at whoever tied you up in a sack! You’re about to become a eunuch and you still don’t know it!”
After finishing the injection, the nurse left the ward.
That night, Song Jiaxiang’s mother, who had been worrying all night after hearing her son was beaten, rushed to the hospital in panic.
Seeing her son’s face bruised beyond recognition, she slapped her thigh in anguish.
“My son! What exactly did you do to offend someone? How could they be so ruthless to you?!”
Song Jiaxiang, his body aching as if it were being torn apart, weakly shook his head.
“Mom… I didn’t offend anyone… except… except the day at the Friendship Store. I met Jiang Ning. After I confessed to her and she rejected me, it seemed like… Colonel He Linzhou developed hostility toward me. Other than that, I didn’t interact with anyone.”
His mother immediately stopped crying.
“That vicious capitalist girl? And you still think about her?!”
“Mom, don’t talk about Ningning like that. I’m sincere toward her.”
He refused to let anyone insult the woman he liked—even his own mother.
“But the newspapers already said it! Jiang Ning reported her own father for treason. The Zhou family is all in jail! I don’t want a daughter-in-law like that!”
His mother absolutely refused to associate with “capitalist elements.”
As they argued, the doctor entered.
“You are the family of Song Jiaxiang?”
The mother quickly nodded.
“Yes, I am his mother!”
The doctor flipped through the file and said calmly,
“His reproductive organ suffered severe trauma and requires surgical removal. Please decide quickly.”
“Removal?!”
It felt like a thunderbolt struck them.
The mother’s lips trembled.
“Is… is there no other way? Can’t we do conservative treatment?”
The doctor sighed.
“Conservative treatment may preserve it, but it will likely never function again.”
“No… my son can’t be this unlucky… I was still hoping for grandchildren…”
She grabbed Song Jiaxiang’s swollen hand, refusing to accept reality.
“Tell me—did you see who did this?”
“No… it was too dark… they spoke in a strange voice and wore a mask. I was knocked out before I could react and had a sack put over my head.”
His mother’s eyes narrowed.
“Do you think it could be He Linzhou?”
At the mention of that name, her hatred deepened.
“That family is definitely not good people!”
Song Jiaxiang shook his head weakly.
“I don’t know…”
His mother’s anger surged.
“You don’t know anything! Then it must be him! Even if it isn’t, we’ll make sure he takes the blame!”
But Song Jiaxiang suddenly became anxious.
“Mom… don’t let Ningning know about my injury. If she finds out… she’ll hate me even more…”
His mother immediately snapped.
“You’re still thinking about that capitalist girl?! Forget her! I’ll find you a proper match from a good family!”
From then on, Song Jiaxiang stayed in the hospital for half a month.
Meanwhile, He Linzhou’s departure to the border was delayed due to his injury.
Military Hospital – Re-examination Day
“The injury has healed. Last time, the dean agreed you should do another physical examination.”
Jiang Ning helped He Linzhou fasten his buttons, smiling softly.
“The investigation on Wei Yaozong is also out. It’s time to settle everything.”
He Linzhou held her hand tightly, eyes deep.
“You’re so good to me.”
Jiang Ning looked up at him seriously.
“Love goes both ways. We’re husband and wife—we are each other’s closest family.”
“You give me your sincerity, and I will never betray yours.”
His heart softened completely.
They headed to the military hospital after a light breakfast.
Dean’s Office
“Come in, come in, little Jiang comrade!”
The dean greeted her warmly, even more enthusiastic than usual—pouring tea and bringing fruit.
Jiang Ning smiled meaningfully.
“Dean, has the investigation result for Wei Yaozong come out?”
The dean froze slightly.
“It… it has. Indeed, Wei Yaozong tampered with Colonel He’s test report.”
Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow.
“Then the hospital should give an explanation.”
Cold sweat appeared on the dean’s forehead.
“Let’s wait for Colonel He’s re-examination results before deciding the final handling, alright?”
“Alright.”
Test Results
After the examination, the hospital urgently processed the results.
The dean frowned as he read them.
“Comrade Jiang… Colonel He’s injury has affected sperm activity. It may reduce fertility, but it does not mean he is completely unable to have children.”
He sighed.
“This is indeed our hospital’s negligence. I sincerely apologize to both of you.”
He Linzhou’s expression turned cold.
“Then how does the dean plan to handle this?”
The dean quickly calculated.
“How about… a compensation of 1,000 yuan for mental distress?”
Jiang Ning’s tone turned firm immediately.
“Not enough. We also want a public apology in the military newspaper under the hospital’s name. No negotiation.”
“If you refuse, we’ll take this to a military court.”
The dean panicked instantly.
“No, no, no—we agree! We agree to apologize!”