dognovel Chapter 1195
Chapter 1195
Xiao Sheng finally raised his head, looked at her, but then avoided her gentle gaze.
Zhou Shuwan smiled and didn't say anything more.
She comforted Tao Zheng a few more times, telling him not to worry too much and to let her know if he needed any help, before turning to leave.
Zhong Tiyun, Zhou Shuwan, Zhipeng, Xue Tao and the others also went to visit Zhang Jia one after another.
They didn't have anything particularly impressive to offer, only common supplies from home such as smoked fish, potatoes, and seaweed.
Zhong Tiyun delivered seven or eight eggs, half a frozen chicken, and two frozen fresh fish.
These were all exchanged from the base; they were quite expensive, and they usually couldn't bear to eat them.
Tao Zheng looked at the supplies that everyone had brought, thanked them one by one, put the things away, and returned to the bedside to keep watch.
Time passed little by little.
When it was time to sleep at midnight, although it was still daytime, the fortress gradually quieted down.
Only the occasional sound of patrolling soldiers' footsteps could be heard.
There were far fewer people in the first aid area, with only a few doctors on duty and injured people who needed special care remaining.
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu arrived.
Qi Mingyu changed into a black short-sleeved shirt and trousers, his face showing obvious fatigue, and his eyes had faint red veins.
He was busy with disaster relief, equipment repair, and material allocation all day long, and only managed to find time to do so late at night.
"I'm sorry, I was too busy during the day and couldn't come over in time," Qi Mingyu said apologetically.
Tao Zheng patted him on the shoulder and shook his head: "I know you're busy, it's okay."
His eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating that he had been under immense pressure both physically and mentally throughout the day.
"How is Zhang Jia?" Qi Mingyu asked, looking at Zhang Jia on the hospital bed.
"He's still not awake, but his breathing has become more stable," Tao Zheng said. "The doctor said he can only recover slowly on his own; it can't be rushed."
Zhou Shuwan looked around to make sure no one else was nearby, then took a black bag from her backpack and handed it to Tao Zheng.
She looked directly into Tao Zheng's eyes and said in a serious tone, "These are medicines we stockpiled a long time ago: Yunnan Baiyao capsules, Sanqi tablets, several kinds of antibiotics, and oral solutions. They are all the medicines the doctor prescribed for the symptoms. Ask the doctor about the dosage later before giving them to your senior."
An expression of disbelief appeared on Tao Zheng's face.
He instinctively gripped the bag tighter, feeling the square medicine box inside: "This..."
"I have only one condition," Zhou Shuwan interrupted him, her tone still serious, "Don't tell anyone about this."
Tao Zheng immediately understood.
It is a crime to possess a treasure!
Zhou Shuwan didn't want to reveal that she had stockpiled these rare drugs.
In this apocalyptic world, scarcity of resources means danger.
He nodded emphatically, his face filled with a complex mix of emotions—excitement, joy, and gratitude: "Okay, I understand! Thank you, Wanwan, Captain..."
"Don't be so polite with us." Qi Mingyu patted his shoulder. "Zhang Jia is our friend. It's good that we can help."
Zhou Shuwan smiled and said, "Take good care of her. Contact us anytime if anything happens."
The two exchanged a few more words of comfort before turning and leaving the first aid area.
Watching them leave, Tao Zheng clutched the black bag tightly in his hand, feeling incredibly grateful.
He took a deep breath, turned around and walked to the bedside, carefully opening the black bag.
Sure enough, there were seven or eight boxes of medicine neatly arranged inside.
The exterior is so badly damaged that the contents are almost unrecognizable.
Fortunately, the medicine inside appeared to be well preserved.
The capsules and oral solution do not look expired or spoiled.
However, in this era, taking expired medicine is normal practice. As long as it retains even a trace of efficacy, a single pill is a high-priced item on the market!
He silently thanked Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu, and was also grateful for Zhang Jia's good fortune.
Tao Zheng stayed by Zhang Jia's side all night.
He didn't dare close his eyes; his eyelids were so heavy that he used cold water to wash his face to keep them open.
Every half hour, he would check Zhang Jia's forehead and gently feel her pulse to make sure her breathing was steady before he felt at ease.
In the middle of the night, he poured out a few Yunnan Baiyao capsules according to the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
He opened the capsule, poured the powder into warm water and stirred it well, then slowly fed Zhang Jia the medicine with a small spoon.
The medicine was a little bitter, and a little bit of it dripped from the corner of her mouth. Tao Zheng quickly wiped it clean with a cotton swab.
The next morning, Tao Zheng suddenly felt a movement in his palm.
He suddenly looked down, and Zhang Jia's eyelashes trembled slightly before she slowly opened her eyes.
Her eyes were still a little dazed. She stared blankly at Tao Zheng for a few seconds before she came to her senses. Her throat was dry and sore. She called out softly, "Ah Zheng."
Tao Zheng's heart warmed instantly, a mixture of bittersweet joy, and his voice trembled slightly: "Jiajia, you're awake! Is it hurting badly anywhere?"
Zhang Jia shook her head, a dull ache in her chest. Ignoring her own pain, she scanned the ward and, not seeing Xiao Sheng, immediately became anxious: "Where's Xiao Sheng? Is he alright?"
Tao Zheng felt a lump in his throat, but still said softly, "He's fine, he wasn't hurt at all. He stayed here all night, and his face turned pale from exhaustion. I was afraid he wouldn't be able to handle it, so I made him go back to sleep. He should be here soon."
Hearing that Xiao Sheng was safe, Zhang Jia visibly breathed a sigh of relief, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He said weakly, "Thank you for watching over me all this time. You've worked so hard."
Looking at her weak appearance, Tao Zheng could no longer hold back the grievances in his heart.
He held Jiajia's hand tightly, staring straight at her, his voice filled with a pent-up sadness: "Jiajia, I know Xiaosheng is very important to you, and I understand that you want to protect him."
"But can you think about me too? You can't just think about him and completely ignore me." His voice deepened. "We are the ones who are going to spend our lives together. From now on, we should walk side by side."
Zhang Jia was stunned.
She had never seen Tao Zheng like this before.
She opened her mouth, but before she could speak, Tao Zheng continued, "Have you thought about what I would do if something really happened to you this time, if you left and I was all alone?"
As he finished speaking, Tao Zheng's voice trembled slightly with emotion.
He wasn't used to showing such a vulnerable side to his wife, so he immediately turned his head away, suppressing all his emotions.
Zhang Jia felt a pang of sadness and pain in her heart.
She then realized that when she rushed over to protect Xiao Sheng, she hadn't considered Tao Zheng's feelings at all.
She gripped Tao Zheng's hand tightly and whispered, "Zheng, I'm sorry for making you worry."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I just need to rest for a few days." Her eyes were firm. "I'll stay with you, with Xiao Sheng, and the three of us will live well together."
Tao Zheng looked at her, and the grievances in his heart slowly dissipated.
In fact, he never objected to Zhang Jia adopting Xiao Sheng from the very beginning.
When Zhang Jia said he wanted to bring Xiao Sheng with him, he agreed without much thought.