Chapter 618: Wang Yumei Shows Goodwill

Chapter 618: Wang Yumei Shows Goodwill

Wang Yumei followed Bai Zhi in and sat down on the sofa. Bai Zhi poured her a glass of water, sat down opposite her, and looked at her, asking questions.

You can't hit a smiling face, and since Wang Yumei had come to her door, she had to at least give her a polite response. "Is there something you need from me?"

Wang Yumei shook her head and said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to talk to someone. I've been really worried because Lao Zhou hasn't come back yet."

"What's the panic? Didn't you say that your Company Commander Zhou has hardly been injured in all these years of missions? You should just stay home and wait patiently."

Bai Zhi spoke so casually, but seeing even a carefree woman like Wang Yumei start to panic, she was even more flustered inside.

So many days have passed without a single word. Who could remain calm?

"That was before. Who can decide what will happen in the future? He's not made of steel; he's made of flesh and blood. Besides, swords and bullets don't have eyes either."

"Did Company Commander Zhou go on many missions before?" Bai Zhi asked.

"He goes out often, but his workload is probably not as heavy as that of Deputy Battalion Commander Lu."

When Lu Ye and Zhou Jianmin's work was mentioned, Wang Yumei felt guilty in front of Bai Zhi. She looked at her and apologized sincerely, "Bai Zhi, I'm sorry. I was wrong before. I shouldn't have been prejudiced against Deputy Battalion Commander Lu's promotion and spread rumors outside. Actually, I know very well that Deputy Battalion Commander Lu was promoted based on his own abilities. He was seriously injured that time and recuperated in Nancheng for so long. I heard he almost lost his life. We shouldn't be envious of him becoming deputy battalion commander."

Wang Yumei explained with her head down, "At the time, I had too high hopes for Zhou Jianmin. I thought he could be promoted to deputy battalion commander, and I was really looking forward to it. But when the results were announced, it was disappointing, and I said those things because I was angry."

"It's good that you know. Lu Ye's abilities are obvious to everyone in their regiment. You can't control public opinion with just a few words."

Bai Zhi spoke in a calm tone.

Even though Wang Yumei spread rumors outside that Lu Ye had powerful connections and was able to get promoted at a young age, basically no one paid any attention to her.

After all, Lu Ye's professional skills are undeniable. Just based on the fact that he single-handedly infiltrated a drug den and destroyed a criminal's hideout, his promotion is well worth it.

"I know, I was just venting."

Wang Yumei looked at Bai Zhi and said sincerely, "Actually, I admire you very much. You are eight or nine years younger than me, but through getting to know you over this period of time, I feel that you are very mature, steady, and very capable. I am ashamed of myself."

Wang Yumei felt truly ashamed that she was already thirty years old, yet still so impulsive and unable to control her emotions.

They often offend people, and even their marital relationship suffers.

In contrast, Bai Zhi, since coming to the family compound, has been like a little sun, getting along well with everyone.

Moreover, she has her own career, and she never seems to get stuck in her emotions or wallow in self-pity.

She was energetic and cheerful, and her relationship with Lu Ye was also very harmonious.

She always felt envious watching the couple ignore everyone's stares and walk home hand in hand, with laughter and chatter coming from next door.

Later, she reflected on herself and wondered why she couldn't do the same, as a woman herself. She and Zhou Jianmin had a sweet relationship back then.

Why has their relationship come to this point?

She felt she bore a great responsibility, and of course, Zhou Jianmin bore the same responsibility.

Wang Yumei suddenly seemed like a different person, actually lowering her stance to apologize to her. Bai Zhi looked at her strangely and said, "This isn't like you."

“I’m telling the truth. I was too arrogant and self-important before.”

Wang Yumei said with her head down, still looking very humble, "I think that if people want to improve, they should reflect on and face their own shortcomings."

Bai Zhi, however, was not so easily fooled. She chuckled, "You probably came here today not just to tell me these things, right?"

"I just want to talk to you, and I hope you won't hold it against me."

Bai Zhi shrugged and laughed, "I didn't hold it against you. Why would I hold it against you? I'm usually very busy, I don't have time to care about these things."

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Wang Yumei's expression became even more awkward.

Look, they don't care about any of that at all.

She's just worrying unnecessarily.

It's also because she's too idle all day and keeps thinking about meaningless things.

Bai Zhi was either at the hospital, busy with other things, or running her clinic; she was always dealing with important matters and had no time to care about these petty squabbles between women.

At this moment, she felt even more ashamed of herself.

"It's good that you don't mind. Can we be friends in the future?" Wang Yumei looked at Bai Zhi expectantly.

She genuinely wanted to be friends with Bai Zhi.

I want to step out of my own circle.

I don't want to be trapped in my own mental world, constantly consuming myself.

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "It's good that we neighbors get along well."

What kind of friends?

Bai Zhi did not give a clear answer, and Wang Yumei was too shy to press the issue further. She knew that improving their relationship would not be something that could be done overnight, and she also admired Bai Zhi's honesty and sincerity, which did not just go through the motions.

"Then I'll be going now."

After Wang Yumei left, Bai Zhi didn't take her words to heart.

A person is sitting on the sofa reading a medical book.

Not long after, someone knocked on the door again.

Her eyes lit up slightly, and she quickly went to open the door.

She remembered that Lu Ye hadn't taken his keys when he left, so these past two days, whenever someone knocked on the door, she would always knock with some hope in mind.

Although I was disappointed many times.

This time was no exception.

"Grandpa Sun, Grandma Sun, Officer Sun, what brings you here?" Bai Zhi's eyes widened in surprise when she saw the three people standing at the door.

"Dr. Xiaobai, we've come today to thank you."

"Please come in."

Sun Cheng was carrying a lot of things.

This made Bai Zhi very embarrassed, as she was a doctor and it was her principle not to accept gifts.

The last time they came, they bought a lot of expensive gifts, which she refused to accept. But Old Sun, using her grandfather's name, forced her to accept them.

"Grandpa Sun, Grandma Sun, Officer Sun, why are you carrying so much stuff again? This isn't in accordance with the rules."

Old Master Sun smiled and said, "Child, what's wrong with that? Our two families have been friends for generations. We're just visiting a younger generation, what's wrong with bringing a few things?"

"Officer Sun, how's your recovery going lately?"

Sun Cheng said, "He is recovering very well and has been discharged from the hospital and returned home."

After Bai Zhi stopped acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, he stayed in the hospital for three more days for observation. During those three days, he showed no abnormalities, so Dr. Li agreed to let him go home.

I'm currently taking traditional Chinese medicine at home.

In addition, as prescribed by the doctor, I received acupuncture and moxibustion treatments every week.

After taking their seats, Old Sun asked, "Dr. Xiao Bai, you said last time that you would give Sun Cheng acupuncture treatment in a week. Tomorrow will be a week later. We came here to inquire about his treatment progress."

Bai Zhi said, "Let's go to the outpatient clinic at the hospital tomorrow and get treatment there."

Sun Cheng was admitted through the hospital and was considered a critical patient.

Therefore, she should receive treatment at the hospital.

"good."

Old Sun continued, "We also have something else to discuss with you; we'd like to settle your medical bill today."