Across Deep Space: Four Men and a Play

The next day, Xia Jiumeng woke up very early. She opened her eyes almost as the morning light from outside the window shone into the room through the curtains.

Looking at the warm-toned ceiling in the room, she couldn't help but sigh softly. God knows she had insomnia yesterday!

I don’t know if it was because of Xia Yizhuo’s words before going to bed or because of her confused mood, but I tossed and turned all night and didn’t get any sleep at all.

I stayed in bed for a long time before rubbing my sore eyes and getting up to wash.

It’s really difficult. The feeling of sleeping but not getting enough sleep makes me more tired than not getting any rest at all.

When I left the room, I found the house was quiet and there was no one in the next room, but the bedding was stacked very neatly, and it could be seen that the owner was a very self-disciplined person.

"I don't know how long I've been gone."

Xia Jiumeng muttered something and turned to go to the kitchen. She was a little hungry and didn't know if there was anything to eat here.

As soon as I entered, I saw breakfast on the dining table. I could still feel the residual warmth when I touched it. It looked like it had just been made.

There was a note under the bowl that read, "The first priority is to eat well and rest, remember to chew slowly, everything else is secondary."

There are only two people in this family, so it is obvious who stayed.

This guy is quite considerate. He is indeed a good brother who cares about his parents and has a bright future.

"Makes sense."

After reading the note, Xia Jiumeng nodded in agreement. She thought that eating was the most important thing in the world, so she started to enjoy the "loving" breakfast prepared by her brother without any hesitation.

It’s true, Xia Yizhuo’s cooking skills are surprisingly good and the food he makes is delicious.

Speaking of cooking, Li Shen and the others can actually cook, but the taste and specialty of each person's cooking are different, but without exception they are all delicious, at least she likes it very much.

Well, except Shen Xinghui [temporarily].

While having breakfast, I looked at the message I just received on my phone.

Information about the survivor of the bombing.

“Winno Medical Center....”

After putting down her phone, she packed up her things and went straight to the hospital. Because of her identity as Xia Yizhuo's adjutant, she was able to reach the hospital without any obstruction and got the information about the ward where the little girl who survived the explosion was located.

The experiences of these two children now are very similar to her and Xia Yizhuo's. The difference is that she was not seriously injured at that time, but was just pushed away by the aftermath.

I think it was Xia Yizhuo who used his own strength to protect her.

Thinking of the hand that she saw flashing by in the flower bed that day, Xia Jiumeng narrowed her eyes slightly.

She thought she probably knew where the other child was, but since she was there, she naturally wanted to see how the girl named Miaomiao was doing.

Just as Xia Jiumeng was about to open the door of the ward, she was stopped by a nurse.

"Um, sir... I'm really sorry."

"The patient is just in critical condition, we can't go in now."

Xia Jiumeng looked at the somewhat nervous nurse and said, "I am the adjutant of the fleet."

"I'm sorry, no matter who you are in the fleet, I dare not let you in without the attending physician's approval." The nurse looked at Xia Jiumeng with embarrassment and vigilance.

"Can I see the attending physician now?"

"Um, Director Zhou has been busy these days meeting with the medical experts from Linkong, and the appointments are already scheduled until next week..."

Xia Jiumeng: "..."

"I see."

The hospital protected her so closely, it seemed that the little girl was very important or there was something about her that someone valued, otherwise a mere bombing victim wouldn't have made the entire Tianxing so nervous. But this way it was quite safe.

Since she couldn't get in now, she decided to think of other ways.

He turned around and walked back to the elevator hall, ready to leave the hospital first.

With a "ding" sound, the elevator's arrival prompt sounded. Just as she was about to step in, she heard a very familiar conversation, cold and serious.

"Li Shen?" Xia Jiumeng called out tentatively.

A man in a white coat who was walking and talking with a group of people suddenly stopped, adjusted his glasses and turned around.

When he saw the person who spoke, there was a hint of surprise and astonishment in his eyes.

It seemed like he didn't expect to meet her here.

"Doctor Li?" The people traveling with him were a little confused when they saw him stop.

"You guys go first, I have something to do."

"it is good."

After Li Shen sent the people away, he slowly walked up to Xia Jiumeng and asked, "Is this the special mission you mentioned?"

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you this?" Xia Jiumeng looked at him unhappily and said.

"Sorry, the confidential itinerary cannot be disclosed at will."

Li Shen took her to the vending machine at the side of the corridor and selected latte and pear juice. He considerately inserted the straw into the drink before handing it to her.

"I know. Don't worry. You'll lose your memory once you leave."

Li Shen couldn't help but curl his lips slightly when he saw her acting weird. "Why are you in Tianxing City's hospital on a mission?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he looked her up and down with concern.

"I'm not hurt, I just wanted to investigate something."

Li Shen was so smart that he guessed something instantly. "For that child?"

It seems that Li Shen also knows about the recent explosion incident in Tianxing that has caused a lot of controversy.

Xia Jiumeng nodded and briefly explained the whole story. Of course, she temporarily concealed the news about Xia Yizhuo.

"Originally, I wanted to come and see that girl named Miaomiao to see if I could get some clues about her brother Xiaosen from her."

"But the nurse said no one was allowed to visit without the attending physician's approval, so I prepared to leave."

Li Shen had some impression of the little girl because he had heard his colleagues mention her.

"Miaomiao has passed the critical period and should be able to receive visitors. Do you want to go see her?"

"Well, do you know Miaomiao?" Xia Jiumeng was a little surprised. How could Li Shen know that little girl?

"Her attending physician is my former colleague. I also examined her some time ago to determine if she had any heart disease."

"After all, she was hurt by the energy explosion."

Li Shen lowered his eyes slightly and looked at the girl in front of him.

"Oh, so how is she doing now?"

"My body has recovered well, but I haven't recovered from the shock of the accident yet. I have a strong resistance to the outside world."

"If someone could talk to her, maybe it could ease some of her emotional resistance."

"Then let me go and take a look."

Li Shen tapped the medical record folder in his hand with his slender fingers. He looked at her and thought for a moment before saying, "Okay, I'll ask you."

"Doctor Zhou, I'd like to ask you something..." Li Shen picked up his phone and dialed Doctor Zhou's number. After a few minutes, he nodded slightly to Xia Jiumeng.

"Okay, come with me. Let's go check on Miaomiao first. If it's appropriate, I'll ask for her opinion."

Li Shen led the way and talked about the precautions for visiting.

This time there was no nurse to stop them. Xia Jiumeng followed Li Shen and slowly opened the door of the ward and walked in.

There was only a lonely bed in the pure white ward, on which lay a little girl, no more than ten years old, with her entire face wrapped in bandages, which showed how serious her condition was.

Li Shen put down the medical record and walked to the little girl's window. He spoke gently, "Miao Miao, the nurse told me today that you drank milk. It was really good."

The little girl didn't respond at all. She just turned her head and looked out the window with empty eyes, as if she had no reaction to anything in the outside world.