Seeing herself at the wrong place, Suyin wanted to go from there, but her heart acted on its own and she let go of the cab.
As she walked absentmindedly, trying to recall her words to the cab driver she didn't realize she had wandered into the reception area.
It was only when someone asked her for a direction she woke up and looked around...
Silence washed over her, she couldn't help but sigh...
'Suyin, you can't be here.... have control.'
Letting out a breath, she turned to leave but walked right into Dr. He Jeff and Li Han. They were returning from the food court when Li Han noticed Suyin.
Suyin "..."
After an exchange of few words the two malicious men dragged her to the pediatric department in the name of meeting Mingyu.
According to them, the little boy wants to thank her in person and she should not disappoint him.
Really?
To not let the two oldies feel disrespectful, she went along, anyway.
Glad she did!
She saw a pleasant change in Mingyu's behavior as he has started to come out of his inhibitions. Though still far from accepting his sister, it was still a positive change.
"Thank you, aunty." Mingyu instantly grabbed the bar of chocolate from Suyin, showing his million-dollar smile. Suyin ruffled his hair as she kissed on his chubby cheek and saw him blush.
How easy it is for kids to learn to heal, learn to love anew and forgive. With just one decision of planting a new seed in rotten wood and watch the new spring growth, the family has started a new cycle that is loving and healthy.
Amidst her interaction with the Ru family, she didn't notice the two oldies' secret interaction, where they seemed to plan something.
At the moment, Wang Shi was at the pediatric department in Dr. Su Ann's office, getting the kids inoculated.
******
"Wang Shi this…"
"Jianyu, there's nothing to worry." While rubbing his son's back to comfort him, Wang Shi looked up at his worrywart cousin and his wife, standing with Yuyu and Lan in their arms. "The vaccine made them drowsy. Let them sleep for a while."
"Dr. Wang Shi is right," Su Ann added, updating the kids' vaccine record on the tablet. "I've mailed you the updated copy. The next appointment is after three months." She turned to Wang Shi, "For Honey, it's a month later."
Wang Shi nodded as he picked dozing Honey from the examination table.
Outside the room, Li Han peeked through the glass and called Jeff, "He is coming. Be ready."
Jeff panicked as the woman before him was not showing any sign to leave the kid alone.
All women are the same! Clingy to cute kids and puppies!
Jeff, "Miss. Zhao, I think we should let Mingyu take a rest now."
"Um… yes," She gave one last kiss and left.
He Jeff was jumping on his shoes, peering at the end of the corridor, waiting to see Wang Shi's tall figure.
Though the matters pertaining to the heart are best left to destiny, he genuinely like Suyin and had sensed a subtle spark between them the other day. All he wanted was to create an opportunity to let them interact.
"Look…. Isn't she the woman who was in the hospital that day?" A nurse showed her phone to her colleague.
"Oh yes! The one from social services who handled the kid's case. Can't believe she would be such a malicious woman."
"Yeah… And here we admired her. How silly!"
"One should not judge a book by its cover. A woman like her….ooooffff…."
Nurses shut their mouths, seeing He Jeff standing with Suyin. Their head drooped low in shame when Dr. He cast a stern eye at them before taking a look at the woman who was being targeted.
Surprisingly, she was as calm as water, silently assessing the nurses before her. Knowing her sharp personality, he thought she would give a fitting reply, but instead, she remained indifferent.
"Don't you have duties scheduled? What makes you-"
"Dr. He," Suyin interrupted, her voice came impassive, "Freedom of speech is a basic human right. Let it be."
"Miss Zhao…."
"I don't explain myself, because people only understand from their level of perception." She gave a warm smile to assure him, "I'll take my leave. Take care."
He nodded and saw her walk towards the lift lobby, letting go of the chance of an impromptu meeting he and Li Han planned.
Wang Shi took a left turn to the main hallway and saw Suyin standing before the elevator. Before he could catch up or call her, the elevator door opened, and she stepped in.
"Are you coming with me?" Feng Jianyu's voice caught his attention.
"No." He answered, patting his son's back. "Have a surgery scheduled. Four hours,"
"What about honey?" Feng Jianyu's wife, Xiu Mei, asked, "Let us take him home."
"Naah! I'll put him to sleep in the lounge. You both take care of Yuyu and Lan."
As soon as the elevator door was closed, Wang Shi strode towards Dr. He and Li Han who were scolding two nurses.
"What happened?"
Dr. He explained the entire matter without a delay. This thing was unhealthy for the hospital's environment, unacceptable.....there's no way he would cover it.
Wang Shi cast a threatening glare at the nurses, who shuddered back. "Director Li, I'll leave this to you." The room's temperature dropped several degrees, shocking everyone. It's so rare for Wang Shi to lose temper, and when he does, the entire hospital face his wrath.
"Put him to sleep in my office lounge. Don't leave his side until I return." He asked Dr. He to hold Honey before running after Suyin.
*****
Not long after, Suyin walked to the gates of the hospital, but halted in her steps and rushed to hide behind the pillar.
Wtf!
A bunch of reporters was strolling around, holding camcorders. She doesn't know who they were looking for but she can't take the risk of appearing in front of them, considering her face was all over the internet.
"Are you sure she's here?"
"Don't worry, someone from the hospital tipped us an hour back. She's definitely here."
"But why is she not coming out? Don't tell me she left from the back door."
"There's no chance of her leaving without passing through us. Our men have covered all exit points."
Suyin scrunched her nose in disgust. Indeed, they were looking for her!
It's not as if she was afraid of them, but who wants the headache of answering their useless acquisitions when they'll be the one face-slapped latter.
From her peripheral vision, she noticed a reporter approaching her direction. Biting her lips, she looked for a way out but didn't find any….
If she was caught by these PAID reporters, they will surely besiege her and might even hurt, considering they outnumber her.
Don't come! Don't come! Don't come!
"Ahh!"
Suddenly a strong hand covered her mouth, forcing her to swallow the shrill sound.