Time passed slowly as Zhong Duoduo waited in silence. Everyone else had left. The night light in the medical room cast a soft light, adding a touch of warmth to this quiet space. Zhong Duoduo's thoughts drifted away, recalling every bit of his experience with Gu Chi, those moments of life and death, and the tenderness he had hidden deep in his heart.

Zhong Duoduo silently made a wish in his heart that if Gu Chi could be safe and sound, he would be willing to pay any price. In this doomsday, Gu Chi's existence was the greatest hope and motivation for him.

As the night deepened, the light in the medical room seemed particularly soft, and the only sound in the quiet atmosphere was the occasional ticking of medical instruments. Zhong Duoduo sat by Gu Chi's bed, his hand still holding Gu Chi's, his eyes full of reluctance and concern. His eyelids began to feel heavy, and fatigue spread throughout his body, but his mind was still tightly focused on Gu Chi.

Although Zhong Duoduo tried to stay awake and wanted to pay attention to Gu Chi's condition at any time, after a day of tension and worry, coupled with the silence and warm lights of the late night, his body began to relax involuntarily. His eyes closed again and again, and finally he could no longer resist the invasion of sleepiness.

Zhong Duoduo's head slowly tilted and finally rested on the armrest beside the bed. His breathing gradually became slow and deep. In his sleep, his fingers were still tightly holding Gu Chi's hand, as if he wanted to protect and care for Gu Chi even in his dream.

In this quiet night, Zhong Duoduo's sleeping face was peaceful, and the worry and fatigue on his face slowly dissipated in his dream. At this moment, it seemed that only each other existed in their world, and the chaos and danger outside were isolated by this quiet medical room.

The hour hand moved silently. It was late at night and everything in the medical room seemed exceptionally quiet, with only the steady breathing of Zhong Duoduo and Gu Chi intertwined together.

When the first rays of morning light shone through the hospital window and gently sprinkled on the quiet ward, Zhong Duoduo woke up from an uneasy sleep. He rubbed his neck, which was stiff from sitting for a long time, and felt that he was still holding Gu Chi's hand. He gently loosened his hand, being careful not to disturb Gu Chi who was still sleeping.

Zhong Duoduo stood up and stretched, feeling that every cell in his body seemed to be protesting against last night's discomfort. He looked at Gu Chi's calm face, and a sense of relief welled up in his heart. At least, Gu Chi now looked much calmer than before, and his breathing was more even.

He tiptoed out of the ward and headed for the hospital cafeteria, where several medical staff who had woken up early were already eating a simple meal. They exchanged their experiences during the night shift, keeping their voices low so as not to disturb the patients' rest.

Zhong Duoduo took two bowls of hot porridge and some side dishes, thinking that Gu Chi might be hungry when he woke up. He carefully carried the plate back to the ward and placed it on the small table beside the bed. Then, he sat back beside Gu Chi's bed, silently waiting for Gu Chi to wake up.

Soon, as the morning sun became brighter, Gu Chi finally moved. His eyelids trembled a few times, and then slowly opened. Gu Chi's eyes were a little blurry, but soon focused on Zhong Duoduo's face. He barely raised a smile at the corner of his mouth, which was gratitude for Zhong Duoduo's waiting.

"Awake?" Zhong Duoduo asked softly, trying to remain calm, but the excitement in his eyes could not be concealed.

Gu Chi nodded, his voice hoarse: "Duoduo, have you been here all the time?"

"Well, I'm waiting for you to wake up." Zhong Duoduo replied, and handed a bowl of porridge to Gu Chi, "Eat something, you need to replenish your energy."

Gu Chi took the porridge and drank it slowly. The heat warmed his stomach with every mouthful of porridge. Although the porridge was simple, it was a rare comfort for Gu Chi who had just woken up. Although his movements were a little clumsy, every mouthful seemed particularly precious.

Zhong Duoduo watched Gu Chi gradually recover, and the stone in his heart finally fell. He knew that Gu Chi needed more rest and nutrition to recover his strength, but at the same time, he also realized that he had to let a doctor check Gu Chi's recovery.

He whispered to Gu Chi, "I'll call the doctor to see you and will be back soon."

Gu Chi nodded, indicating that he understood, and continued to focus on the porridge in front of him.

Zhong Duoduo walked out of the ward and walked quickly along the long hospital corridor. The morning in the hospital is always very quiet, with only sporadic footsteps and the slight ticking of medical equipment coming from afar.

He quickly found the doctor in charge of Gu Chi's condition and briefly reported Gu Chi's condition. The doctor nodded and said he would come over for an examination immediately.

When Zhong Duoduo and the doctor returned to the ward, Gu Chi had finished drinking the porridge and looked much better. The doctor took out a stethoscope, carefully checked Gu Chi's heart and lung function, asked about his feelings, and checked his wound, and found that the blue and black on the wound had completely disappeared.

"It's recovering well," the doctor said, giving Gu Chi an encouraging smile, "But we need to continue observing it, at least to make sure there are no signs of infection."

The doctor's words made Zhong Duoduo and Gu Chi feel relieved. The doctor gave some instructions and dietary suggestions during the recovery period, then left the ward and continued to see other patients.

Gu Chi looked at the doctor's back, thought of Zhong Duoduo's care, and turned to Zhong Duoduo: "Thanks to you, Duoduo."

Zhong Duoduo felt Gu Chi's politeness, a trace of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he still smiled and said, "It's okay, as long as Brother Gu is okay."

The network of the base is gradually recovering, and the mobile phones in the base can be used. Zhong Duoduo took out his mobile phone and opened their group chat excitedly but calmly. He knew that his teammates, Chu Ziyu and Lin Ci'an were anxiously waiting for news from Gu Chi. Their team was not only partners at work, but also a family that supported each other in life.

He typed a message: "Brother Gu is awake and in stable condition. The doctor said he is recovering well and needs further observation, but everything is moving in the right direction."

After sending the message, a series of notifications soon rang on the phone. The responses from teammates came almost instantly, full of expressions and words of relief and joy.

Chu Ziyu's news soon followed: "That's great, I knew that brother would be able to recover completely."

Qiu Zeyu sent a few celebratory emojis in an old-fashioned way: "I'll come to the medical room to see him right away."

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