Chapter 638: Chapter 516 Old Friends (Second Update)
Just as the two were having a good chat, the door to the ward opened, and a few young female doctors in full protective gear came in pushing a trolley, which was laden with medicines and meals.
“Commander, your meal is ready.”
One of the female doctors spoke up.
“Finally, I can have some hot food at last.”
Victor was very happy, knowing that he hadn’t even been able to get full on nutrition bars lately.
Su Mo glanced inadvertently at another female doctor, and upon seeing her eyes, he suddenly felt a vague sense of familiarity.
The female doctor also averted her gaze with a hint of nervousness when she noticed Su Mo looking at her.
Although Su Mo was a bit puzzled, he said nothing.
Soon, the doctors placed two sets of meals in front of Su Mo and Victor. Victor’s meal was an advanced standard meal, with pollution-free potatoes, beef, milk, ham, and hamburgers.
On Su Mo’s side, there was duck soup, fragrant steamed rice, peeled freshwater shrimp, braised lamb, and stir-fried vegetables.
Immediately following, the doctors began to hang IV drips for Su Mo and Victor.
When inserting the needle, the female doctor in front of him was extremely careful, afraid of causing Su Mo any pain.
As for Victor, it was done in one swift motion.
Looking at his own meal and then at Su Mo’s, Victor was also a bit perplexed.
“Su Mo, how come your food seems more fragrant and delicious?”
“Perhaps it’s just different dietary habits.”
“Really? Doctor, can I have what he’s having next time?”
“Commander, we don’t make those decisions, arrangements are made accordingly.”
The female doctor responsible for Victor replied with a smile.
Victor didn’t mind too much.
After the two female doctors had finished, they left.
The next day, Su Mo and Victor lay in their hospital beds, quietly recuperating.
Knock, knock—the sound of knocking echoed through the ward.
The door was pushed open, and two female doctors came in again, pushing a trolley carrying various items, among them a vase with white gardenias.
The female doctor in charge of Su Mo placed the vase with the fresh flowers on the nightstand beside his bed.
Victor furrowed his brows and wore a puzzled expression, muttering involuntarily.
“It doesn’t make sense, why does Su Mo seem to get better treatment than himself?”
However, Victor couldn’t bring himself to ask, as it would seem like he was being petty, unable to bear others being treated well.
The female doctor responsible for Su Mo then began the routine bandage change, which didn’t take long to complete.
As she was about to leave, Su Mo suddenly called out with a smile, “Lan Xi.”
The female doctor in front of him paused for a moment, then turned her head to look at Su Mo, speaking a little nervously, “Su, Su Mo.”
“I didn’t expect to encounter you here by such a coincidence.”
“Yes, what a coincidence.”
Lan Xi’s slightly panicked heart immediately returned to normal.
Su Mo looked at Lan Xi and felt a bit moved, never expecting to meet her here. Of course, Su Mo knew that Lan Xi had had a bit of a crush on him in the past, but that was all history. He chatted with Lan Xi in the relaxed tone of friends.
“Strange, how did you become a doctor?”
Seeing that Su Mo didn’t act distant and still treated her as a friend warmed Lan Xi’s heart.
She sat down and said to Su Mo, “I used to study medicine.”
“Huh, you studied medicine? That’s right, I wondered why you were so efficient and fearless when dissecting prey. Also, you were very skilled when sorting Genetic Potions; turns out you studied medicine.”
Lan Xi nodded in response.
“Then why didn’t you find a job related to medicine in the first place? The welfare and treatment are comparatively good.”
Su Mo asked with some confusion.
Lan Xi said with a touch of self-mockery, “It’s not so easy to find a job as a doctor; you need connections and networks. I applied several times without success, so I had to take whatever jobs were available.”
“That’s true, but how did you end up joining the military and getting on a ship?”
Su Mo asked curiously.
“It’s , after joining the military, the Federation provides special welfare benefits. With these, my mother can receive Type I Genetic Potion injections. Moreover, I could also access specific medical services at a discount from the Federation and even get free advanced training in the medical field.”
As Lan Xi talked about this, she felt very happy.
“I see, that’s pretty good.”
Su Mo nodded in response.
“Enough about me, how did you end up on the ship, and even join the GT department? I remember you used to hate trouble the most. I was so shocked when I saw your name that I thought it belonged to someone else with the same name.” Googlᴇ search NoveI-Fire.ɴet
Lan Xi, in a good mood, chatted with Su Mo.
“Well, this is a bit hard to explain. Basically, I was just bored, and somehow ended up on board and then joined the GT department,”
Su Mo explained awkwardly.
Lan Xi chuckled, “Alright, I won’t ask then.”
“So, how much longer do I have to stay before I can be discharged?”
Su Mo asked curiously.
“Don’t be in a hurry; you still have to stay here for several days. I’ve checked your injuries, and you shouldn’t have any problems. You’re recovering very fast, but don’t think about being discharged early. Your hospitalization also has an additional purpose—quarantine observation.”
Lan Xi explained with a smile.
Su Mo responded, resignedly.
“I’ve got more beds to check on the other side, so I’ll go do my rounds and come back to see you later. If you need anything these next few days, just let me know, and I’ll take special care of you,”
Lan Xi said, as if a weight had been lifted from her heart.
“Alright, then I won’t be shy about it. Plus, the food you make is quite good.”
At this moment, Victor turned his head to look at Su Mo and gave him a thumbs-up, “Bro, you’re doing well, getting a girl’s attention like that.”
“Cough cough, don’t talk nonsense.”
“I’m not talking nonsense. Normally, no doctor would take such special care of someone. I was so surprised when I saw your name; I thought it was a coincidence. Respect!”
“It’s nothing like that, just happened to run into an old friend is all.”
Su Mo’s embarrassment grew. He didn’t know how to explain it without digging himself deeper.
“No, no, I’m not talking nonsense, I think you have pretty good luck with women. Back at the planet fortress, Karina and Qian Chengxue both trusted you so much. And Princess Jialan from the Hongji Empire only communicated with and trusted you. Don’t tell me it’s all a coincidence. Being handsome really does come with its perks these days.”