Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1292: Obey Your Age

Qin Zhengyang thought that there would be no problem with Xu Chunliang, but Mei Ruxue seemed a little unnatural and agreed verbally.

Wang Jianming asked, "Have you heard any rumors outside recently?" His original intention was to ask about the comic book "The Tomb of the Ancients" which alluded to the Lexing Group, but Qin Zhengyang misunderstood.

Qin Zhengyang smiled unnaturally and said, "I'd better not say anything."

Wang Jianming said: "Just speak, don't worry, I hate it when people hesitate."

Qin Zhengyang asked: "Did your brother have an engagement with Secretary Mei?"

Wang Jianming didn't expect that he was talking about this. He nodded and said, "That's true. Our two families had a very good relationship back then. At a family gathering, the two old men said that the two children got along so well that they might as well arrange a marriage for them to make the Qiao and Wang families closer. But now is a different era. We value freedom of love. If they don't have feelings for each other, no one can force them, right?"

Wang Jianming knew very well that the so-called child marriage was nothing more than a political alliance. Under the circumstances at the time, the two families wanted to unite more closely in this way, to help each other and share what they had. Later, the marriage between the Qiao family and the Ye family was like this, but it ended in failure.

Wang Jianming was a little surprised that Qin Zhengyang was interested in this question: "Xiao Qin, why do you ask this?"

Qin Zhengyang said: "The main reason is that there have been a lot of rumors recently, saying that your cousin was injured and became disabled, and Secretary Mei regretted the engagement because of this."

Wang Jianming frowned: "Boring!"

Qin Zhengyang said: "I think so too, but the rumors are spreading more and more. If we let them develop, it is likely to affect Secretary Mei's image."

Wang Jianming said: "There are always some people who want the world to be in chaos. Xiao Qin, you should ask the relevant departments to investigate thoroughly. If it doesn't work, catch an example."

Qin Zhengyang nodded: "Secretary Wang, if there is nothing else, I will leave first."

After Qin Zhengyang left, Wang Jianming thought to himself that Qin Zhengyang must have mentioned this matter in front of him for a reason. Who would spread rumors about Mei Ruxue at this time? Was it specifically targeting Mei Ruxue or was it to drag the Wang family into the water? No, this kind of thing did not damage the image of the Wang family. Wang Jiancheng was the victim in this rumor, and it was easy to win sympathy. It was only Mei Ruxue's image that was damaged, and at most the Qiao family was also affected.

Wang Jianming immediately decided to control the impact of this incident, because he realized that if the rumor spread more and more, it would attract more and more attention from the society to Wang Jiancheng’s car accident, and then the secret of Wang Jiancheng’s health might not be kept.

Wang Jianming kept thinking about this on the way to the hospital. It was not until the driver reminded him that he realized he had arrived at the affiliated hospital.

When he arrived at the intensive care unit, Wang Jianming went to his grandfather first. Now that Wang Jiancheng's condition had stabilized, Wang Jianming planned to persuade his grandfather to move to another place. Although the affiliated hospital provided very good conditions, this was a hospital after all, and it was still not as comfortable as living outside.

When Wang Jianming arrived, Mr. Wang was talking to Meng Jinglai. Seeing Wang Jianming coming in, Meng Jinglai smiled and said, "Jianming is here."

Mr. Wang said, "If you are busy with work, don't come over. Your uncle and I are here."

Wang Jianming said: "Grandpa, I just asked about Jiancheng's condition. The doctor said that he has recovered well. Second uncle means that after his physical condition stabilizes, he will be sent abroad for further treatment."

Old Wang nodded and said that he would not object as long as it was good for his grandson. Wang Zhengdao had also talked to him about this matter. His grandson would have to face multiple operations in the future, which would be a cruel test for his body and mind.

Meng Jinglai said: "I have some connections in Europe. I contacted the experts there and they said that some physiological problems can be solved through plastic surgery."

Wang Jianming didn't say anything. He had also looked up information in this area. Plastic reconstructive surgery could solve the patient's problems with urinating while standing and some basic functions, and improve their mental state.

The main steps include the formation of the stem, urethral reconstruction and implantation of supporting tissues. Generally, it takes multiple surgeries to complete. The surgical process is long and painful, and it is difficult to achieve the desired effect. Even if the appearance is beautiful, it is just a silver-plated gun head, which is incomparable to the original one. But in Wang Jiancheng's current state, it is better to have it than not.

Old Wang did not believe that the surgery could restore his grandson's former condition, nor did he expect Wang Jiancheng's lineage to flourish in the future. As long as he could live well, that would be enough. He sighed and said, "We should still respect Jiancheng's own opinion and let them discuss it."

Wang Jianming thought about it for a moment, and then tactfully told his grandfather what he had heard: "Grandpa, I remember Jiancheng and Mei Ruxue had an engagement when they were children?"

Elder Wang was stunned for a moment. He had been staying in the hospital for the past few days and knew nothing about the rumors outside. He nodded and said, "It's a long story. At that time, your grandfather Qiao and I did have this idea, but the children have grown up, and there are some things that we can't decide. What era is this? We can't do the feudal patriarchal arranged marriage. Let them be."

Meng Jinglai had actually heard some rumors, but he didn't say anything. Now that Wang Jianming had mentioned it, he didn't hesitate to say it: "Now that Jianming mentioned it, I remember that there have been some rumors recently that the Qiao family broke off the engagement because Jiancheng was injured and disabled."

Mr. Wang said, "Who is so bored as to spread such rumors? Why do we have to involve the Qiao family in our own affairs? Don't make it awkward for the two families to meet."

Wang Jianming said, "I also think it's inappropriate. If the Qiao family hears it, they might think that it was the Wang family that spread the rumor. It would be bad if this incident caused misunderstandings between the two families."

Wang Lao said: "The innocent are innocent. They can spread whatever they want. Do we have to come out and clarify this matter?" Meng Jinglai said: "There is no need. People nowadays don't believe in other people's clarifications. They don't believe in facts. They only believe in their own judgment. Whatever they think is true."

Wang Jianming nodded. Meng Jinglai's words hit the nail on the head.

Mr. Wang was about to say something when his cell phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Mr. Qiao calling. Mr. Wang glanced at the two people beside him, and Meng Jinglai and Wang Jianming tactfully stood up and left.

Mr. Qiao called mainly to inquire about Wang Jiancheng's condition. In fact, they had talked on the phone before, but at that time Wang Jiancheng was still unstable in all aspects, and Mr. Wang was not in the mood to chat with him.

Hearing the coughing sound on the other end of the phone, Mr. Wang said with concern: "The situation in Beijing has changed in the past two days. You should also pay more attention to your health."

Old Qiao said, "It's an old problem. I start coughing and wheezing when the temperature drops. It will be fine in two days. How is Jiancheng doing today?"

Elder Wang said, "He is recovering in every aspect. You don't have to worry about him. Xiaoxue comes here almost every day, and Yuanjiang comes here too."

Old Qiao sighed and said, "Brother, I am most worried about you. When I heard about Jiancheng's accident, I remembered the time when Rulong got into a car accident. I can empathize with your current situation."

Elder Wang said: "Since it has already happened, it is useless to worry about it. I can't help much, I just stay by your side to make you feel more at ease."

Qiao Laodao: "Brother, if you need anything from me, just tell me."

Wang Laodao: "There is no need to talk about this between us. Brother, do you have anything else to ask me?"

Old Qiao said, "It's nothing serious. I just heard some rumors these past two days. I thought they were boring, but after careful consideration, I realized that these rumors were intended to divide the relationship between our two families."

Mr. Wang said, "Are you talking about Xiaoxue and Jiancheng?"

Old Qiao laughed and said, "Did you hear it too?"

Old Wang said, "I've heard some of it. It's boring. It was us two old men who arranged their engagement on our own initiative. The children have grown up and have their own ideas. It's been more than 20 years. Nothing can remain unchanged, right?"

Old Qiao heard a hint of resentment in Old Wang's words. In the matter of the two families' engagement, it was their Qiao family that took the initiative to terminate the contract because Mei Ruxue fell in love with Xu Chunliang. From this point of view, the Qiao family failed the Wang family.

Qiao Laodao: "Old brother, are you angry with me?"

Old Wang said, "That's impossible. The engagement we made was just a verbal one. Just treat it as a joke. Now Jiancheng has lost a leg and is already disabled. Even if you are willing to marry your granddaughter into our Wang family, I will not agree. I can't let Xiaoxue down."

Mr. Qiao started coughing again. Mr. Wang said, "Look, if you are coughing, don't talk too much. The most important thing for you now is to rest."

Old Qiao said, "So, it's not your intention to propose marriage to our family?"

Old Wang was stunned: "Propose a marriage?" How could it be possible? His grandson was still lying in bed, and his family was thinking about how to make Wang Jiancheng healthy again. How could they be busy with Wang Jiancheng's marriage in this state? He thought of his son Wang Zhengdao. Could it be him?

Qiao Laodao: "You don't know?"

Wang Laodao said: "Brother, you have confused me. Who proposed the marriage? To whom did you propose the marriage?"

Old Qiao said, "Yuanjiang told me today that your family wants Xiaoxue to marry Jiancheng, hoping that Xiaoxue can help him get out of his trough and reawaken his courage to face life."

Mr. Wang said, "Don't be in a hurry. I'll talk to you after I figure this out."

Old Qiao was coughing so hard that he couldn't speak. After a long while, he finally took a breath and said, "Maybe we are all old."

Mr. Wang said softly: "No one can stay young forever. When it's time to get old, you must accept your age."

After Mr. Wang hung up the phone, he called Wang Zhengdao over immediately. Wang Zhengdao did not deny that he had proposed to the Qiao family through Qiao Yuanjiang.

Mr. Wang said angrily, "What are you doing? I find that you are getting more ridiculous as you get older. The so-called engagement has ended long ago. There is no need to mention it, and you are not allowed to mention it again in the future."

(End of this chapter)