Chapter 290: Chapter 290

The ward was quiet for a moment before Zhao Guodong jumped up.

"Why is Fu Lei still allowed to stay in school? He was the main instigator of this incident, how can his punishment be so lenient? He should be expelled."

"Don’t glare at me, this is already the best outcome." Shen Bin looked at the bedridden Ye Ling, "You only have a record, even though it will show in your files when you enter a unit, it won’t have much impact."

"I can’t hear anything with this ear, can you write it down?" Ye Ling spoke up.

Although she couldn’t hear, she could see that Shen Bin was talking.

Zhao Guodong was being stubborn because of Shen Bin’s words, but when he heard Ye Ling’s request, he turned to the bedside, took paper and pen, and wrote down the outcome. He also wrote some bad things about Shen Bin, "I don’t know what he was thinking, just accepting the handling ." For more chapters visit N0veI.Fiɾe.net

Shen Bin was also by the bedside, and he didn’t react to Zhao Guodong’s words, acting as if it had nothing to do with him. Conversely, Zhao Guodong was still pulling faces at Shen Bin.

Ye Ling looked at the paper and was surprised, staring at Shen Bin. Shen Bin nodded, and Ye Ling’s gaze fell back on the paper. Zhao Guodong didn’t understand, but Ye Ling did; having only a record was indeed a lenient outcome. Zhao Guodong watched Ye Ling staring at the paper in a daze, and calmed down, looking at Ye Ling with a peaceful demeanor.

"Is there something wrong?" Zhao Guodong asked Ye Ling, then remembered her ears, and took up the pen to write his words down.

Ye Ling shook her head, the corner of her mouth moved slightly on her bruised face, and although the action was slight, it was clear she was smiling. Zhao Guodong pondered for a moment, wondering if this result was really good?

Shen Bin, who had been silent, finally spoke, "I called Ye Ling’s father, he’ll arrive in a few days to see when her hearing can recover. If the weakness is temporary, let her go back home first."

The downside of such a result is that being away from school for a long time will cause her to fall behind in her studies; there’s no one to tutor her, and failing exams might lead to her being held back a grade.

Zhao Guodong understood this and felt distressed, reluctantly writing Shen Bin’s words on the paper. Ye Ling shook her head, "I want to stay in school."

Even if she couldn’t hear, at least she could take notes, and no matter what, she couldn’t fall too far behind.

As soon as she opened her mouth, it pulled at her ear, causing pain. Ye Ling turned to the side, unable to bear it, and held her ears. Zhao Guodong put down the pen and paper, "What’s wrong? Is your ear hurting?"

Ye Ling didn’t speak, but the pain in her ear became more unbearable, as if needles were slowly piercing in. Finally unable to bear it, she cried out in pain without even realizing it. Zhao Guodong panicked, unsure of what to do, and looked helplessly at Shen Bin, who approached the bed and reached out his hand to Ye Ling’s head, though Ye Ling was writhing in pain.

"Go call the doctor." Shen Bin didn’t dare place his hand down.

Without a word, Zhao Guodong rushed out of the ward, and by the time the doctor arrived, Ye Ling had already fainted from the pain, with her hands released from her ears, both hands and ears covered in blood.

It frightened Zhao Guodong, "How did this happen? What’s going on?"

The doctor examined her sideways, "This is a good thing. When her head was struck, there was a blockage of blood vessels, which caused her to lose hearing. Now that the blood clot is out, it’s a sign she’ll recover soon."

The doctor’s words even softened Shen Bin’s stern expression, and the doctor instructed again, "Use paper or a cloth to wipe away the blood, let her sleep on one side, and turn her to the other side after half an hour so that the blood can flow out."

Zhao Guodong obediently nodded, and when the doctor left, he also went out to get water, wringing a towel to return. Ye Ling had fainted from the pain, and Zhao Guodong tenderly wiped her face, his movements so gentle that they couldn’t be described. Shen Bin didn’t want to stay any longer, saying, ’I’m going to smoke,’ and left.

With Shen Bin present, although Zhao Guodong didn’t look up, he could feel Shen Bin’s gaze, making him uncomfortable all over. When Shen Bin left, he breathed a sigh of relief, his actions becoming even gentler.

When Sui Gang returned with meals, he saw only Zhao Guodong alone and asked, "Where’s Instructor Shen?"

"Went for a smoke. You eat first, I’ll eat after I’m done wiping." Zhao Guodong thought Sui Gang really came back at the wrong time, just when Shen Bin left, and here he was back.

Sui Gang was really hungry, so he didn’t hold back after hearing his words. He set the food up and started eating heartily, with his mouth full, saying, "I bought a pound of rice specially for Ye Ling, can she wake up?"

When he came in, Sui Gang hadn’t come to the bedside, assuming Zhao Guodong was just wiping Ye Ling’s face.

Zhao Guodong replied sullenly, "Maybe she’ll wake up in the middle of the night, just leave it there, it won’t go to waste."

Sui Gang unhappily pointed out, "Look, I was just saying, yet you got angry."

Though pointed out, Sui Gang didn’t take it to heart. Knowing Zhao Guodong’s straightforward temperament, Sui Gang didn’t expect any apology, instead continuing to eat his meal.

Zhao Guodong paused his hand, before saying in a low voice, "With something this big happening to Ye Ling, I’ve been in a bad mood. We’re buddies, you know my temper, I’m always direct and don’t hide anything. If my words are harsh, don’t take them seriously."

Sui Gang was stunned for a moment, looking at Zhao Guodong in disbelief, his face both excited and moved, "Brother, nothing more needs to be said, with those words of yours today, even if you hit me when you’re upset, I won’t be angry."

Zhao Guodong smiled, "Don’t worry, this friendship is engraved in my heart."

Looking at Ye Ling’s clean face and ears, Zhao Guodong’s gaze softened. When Sui Gang finished eating and came over, he saw the basin full of blood, "What’s this about?"

"Nothing much, the doctor said now that the blood clot is out, she’ll regain her hearing." Zhao Guodong quickly explained, worried others might misunderstand Ye Ling, "Ye Ling will be able to hear soon."

How could Sui Gang not see Zhao Guodong’s feelings for Ye Ling? This semester, because Ye Ling was with Fu Lei, they had a falling out and hadn’t spoken. Now, despite such a large incident, their relationship had somewhat thawed.

"I’ll go pour out the water for you." Sui Gang took the basin directly and went out.

Zhao Guodong watched the towel that had not been taken away, smiling, gently helped Ye Ling lie on her side, and then went to eat. He finished two bowls of rice without raising his head, even when Shen Bin and Sui Gang returned. Shen Bin only ate one bowl and put his chopsticks down.

"You and Sui Gang can go back tonight, I’ll stay here. Tomorrow during the day you switch with me." Shen Bin raised his hand while gathering his things. (To be continued. If you work, you’re welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)