The news of Gu Jianing’s return had long spread from Huaihua Village to Xinghua Village.
Thus, Wu Meili was also aware.
She knew that Gu Jianing was a highly skilled doctor who had been featured in the newspapers.
She also knew that Gu Jianing’s sister-in-law, Yang Manman, had been able to conceive a child because Gu Jianing had treated her.
So Wu Meili thought that perhaps the only person who could save her daughter was Gu Jianing.
Although her relationship with Yao Chunhua wasn’t good, for the sake of her daughter, she was willing to plead—even if it meant kneeling and kowtowing to Gu Jianing, Yao Chunhua, or anyone else. She was prepared to do it.
Thus, she boarded an ox cart and hurried back to Huaihua Village, arriving at the Gu family to beg Gu Jianing for help.
“Ningning, Auntie is begging you, please save my Baozhu.”
“As long as you can save my Baozhu, I’ll do anything you ask.”
“Sister Chunhua, I know I was wrong to argue with you before. I admit my mistakes. Please, as the bigger person, don’t hold it against me. Let Ningning come with me to save Baozhu.”
As she spoke, Wu Meili was about to kneel again.
She wasn’t trying to pressure Gu Jianing or Yao Chunhua—in her mind, kneeling and kowtowing were the highest forms of pleading.
Yao Chunhua immediately pulled her up. “At a time like this, when lives are at stake, why bring up the past?”
Then, Yao Chunhua turned to Gu Jianing. “Ningning, what do you think?”
Though she also wanted her daughter to save Baozhu, she still respected Gu Jianing’s decision.
“I’ll go take a look,” Gu Jianing said immediately.
“Brother Xi, grab my medical kit and drive us to the county hospital.”
“Alright,” Sheng Zexi responded promptly, springing into action.
When Wu Meili realized Gu Jianing had agreed, she was overjoyed. “Thank you, Ningning, thank you!”
Soon, Sheng Zexi drove the car over. Gu Jianing got in, followed by Wu Meili and Yao Chunhua.
The car quickly set off for the county town.
Wu Meili stared at the car—she never imagined she’d ride in one someday.
Under normal circumstances, she would’ve been thrilled, but now, her heart was entirely focused on her daughter, leaving no room for anything else.
At this moment, Yao Chunhua leaned over and said sternly to Wu Meili, “Wu Meili, let me be clear upfront.”
“We don’t know what condition Baozhu is in. My Ningning is only going to save her because you begged.”
“If she can be saved, that’s wonderful for everyone. But if, by any chance…”
Wu Meili was sharp and immediately understood.
“Sister Chunhua, I know. I’m already so grateful that Ningning agreed to help Baozhu. If… if the worst happens… it’ll be Baozhu’s fate. It won’t be Ningning’s fault.”
Hearing this, Yao Chunhua sighed in relief. “It’s good that you think this way.”
Though Yao Chunhua also hoped Gu Jianing could save Baozhu, nothing in life was certain.
She was afraid that if the worst happened, and Wu Meili turned unreasonable, her daughter’s good intentions in saving someone could be twisted into blame—something Yao Chunhua couldn’t accept.
Fortunately, she was familiar with Wu Meili’s temperament.
Though she was strong-willed and proud, she wasn’t a fool.
In fact, if not for the incident involving her eldest son’s marriage, Yao Chunhua felt that Wu Meili’s personality would’ve meshed well with hers.
After all, they both cherished their daughters deeply.
Knowing they were rushing to save a life, Sheng Zexi pushed the car’s speed to the limit within safe bounds.
Within minutes, they arrived at the county hospital.
“Where is Baozhu now?” Gu Jianing asked.
“I’ll take you there right away.”
Wu Meili immediately led the way, jogging ahead to guide Gu Jianing to the delivery room where Baozhu was.
At this moment, in the delivery room, the doctors had almost issued a death notice for Baozhu.
Baozhu lay in the delivery room, surrounded by a noisy crowd outside—her father, her elder brother and sister-in-law, and her young son were all waiting anxiously.
As for Yang Guangming and his mother, Wu Meili had already reported them to the police, and officers had taken them away.
Inside the delivery room, Baozhu was still conscious.
But she was fading fast.
She could feel it—both her own life and the life of her unborn child were slipping away.
“Mommy… Mommy…”
Baozhu could faintly hear her son calling for her.
But she didn’t have the strength to respond.
Her vision was growing blurry.
A doctor beside her shook her head.
With years of experience, she knew this patient wouldn’t make it.
Baozhu thought, I must be dying.
But she couldn’t accept it.
Yang Guangming and his mother had treated her so cruelly—were they really going to get away with it?
And her son, Niu Niu… he was only five years old.
If he stayed with the Yang family, and if a stepmother came into the picture, wouldn’t her poor boy be tormented to death?
And her mother…
Baozhu knew how much her mother loved her.
If she died, her mother would be heartbroken.
She couldn’t bear it. She didn’t want to go.
But what could she do?
She knew her mother had left to find someone who could save her.
But was it even possible?
Who could possibly save her now?
Outside the delivery room, Baozhu’s father and brother were pacing anxiously.
“Why isn’t Meili back yet?”
“Will she really be able to bring Gu Jianing here?”
“Baozhu, hold on… please hold on…”
“Mommy… Mommy…”
“Niu Niu, don’t cry. Your mommy will be okay… she’ll be okay…”
Just then, Wu Meili rushed in with Gu Jianing in tow.
“She’s here! She’s here!”
Wu Meili immediately led Gu Jianing into the delivery room.
Inside, the doctor frowned when she saw Wu Meili bringing in someone to “save” Baozhu.
She thought it was absurd.
“Family members, please don’t interfere. You should be saying your final words to your daughter now.”
“Final words? My Baozhu isn’t going anywhere!”
“Ningning, hurry, take a look at Baozhu!”
“Alright.” Gu Jianing stepped forward immediately.
The doctor and nurses tried to stop her, but Wu Meili grabbed their arms.
“Do you know who she is? This is Gu Jianing—the Gu Jianing from the newspapers, the incredibly skilled doctor! Do you really think she can’t save her?”
What?!
This young woman was Gu Jianing?
In Qingshan County, there wasn’t a soul who hadn’t heard of Gu Jianing—especially among the medical staff at the county hospital.
They took pride in the fact that such a renowned doctor came from their county.
Many had even hoped to learn from her if she ever returned.
But ever since Gu Jianing got married, she hadn’t had time to visit.
Who would’ve thought they’d meet her like this?
If it was Doctor Gu… then maybe, just maybe, this patient still had a chance!
“System, bind Gu Baozhu as a patient.”
[Ding! Gu Baozhu has been bound as Patient No. N. Physical condition scanned. Host may now check the diagnostic panel.]
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