!!"I am on my way to book a hotel nearby to stay in . Tang wants me to keep an eye on Jia Li, especially post the happenings of this morning . He is also agitated about Wei's proximity to Jia Li right now . While I am here, you should think of ways to get everyone to agree to let Tang come here to convalesce for a few days . That should give him an opportunity to explore Jia Li's heart," Ethan said sagely .
"As always, you are absolutely right, my love," Chu smiled into the phone .
"You seem to be busy holding romantic conversations with your fiancé while your brother has suffered massive injuries . Is this the level of your sisterly love?," Mei Zhen's voice carried censure in her voice, as she crept up behind Chu, unannounced .
Chu calmly wrapped up her call and turned around .
"Don't spout nonsense . My brother has escaped nearly unharmed and I am thankful to God for that . I don't see nor do I wish to see any massive injury on him . Another thing, has no one taught you that it is impolite to eavesdrop on someone's private conversation?" she replied in the same vein .
Mei Zhen fumed at her sister in-law's sharp words . Before she could continue her tirade, Mr . Xie came there .
"Both of you, stop fighting . I understand that everyone's nerves are on the edge but that doesn't mean you should behave in a manner not befitting the Xie family," he told both of them sternly .
Right then, Mr . Xie's assistant came there with the neurosurgeon, the one whom they had been waiting for . The man had been asleep when he had received the urgent summons . Recognising the Xie family to be one of the top business houses in the country, he had complied with the request to travel, cancelling all other operations for the day . Mr . Xie rushed him in to examine Tang .
The doctor asked everyone to leave the room . He wanted to examine the patient without anyone standing vigil . After the physical examination, the doctor asked the hospital to run some specific tests and scans on him . While they awaited the reports, he asked Tang a barrage of questions .
Initially when Tang had concocted the plan to fake his loss of memory, he had mulled over taking the assigned doctor into confidence about his scheme . But almost immediately, he had rejected the thought . He didn't want to take any chance where the doctor may spill the beans to his father . As a result, he was trying to brave out and outguess the doctor while answering his probing questions now .
After an hour of engaging with Tang, the doctor finally came out and addressed the Xie family, who had been waiting impatiently outside .
"The patient is suffering from a mild concussion . He also seems to have a six year gap in his memory . The good thing is that his reports show no swelling or major hit on his skull . He is emotionally stable, and it should help him recover faster . Having said that, no one can predict accurately as to when would he get his memory back . Even if major chunks return, there may be some gaping holes which would probably always exist . As of now, he needs to rest it out completely . Travel is not advisable for the next thirty six hours after which you may shift him back to Shanghai . He can be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, if no further complications arise . Needless to say, no undue stress or discomfort should be given to the patient . Try and keep him in good humour . The only thing you must be careful about is that there should be absolutely no attempt to push him into remembering anything . I have informed him about his current situation . He knows that this is year 2019," the doctor finished on that dramatic revelation .
"How did he take the news?" Mrs . Xie asked worriedly .
The doctor replied, "he is confused and is feeling overwhelmed . It is normal to feel so and as he starts going back to routine, this feeling will dissipate slowly . In the meantime, don't leave him alone for too long a period . My work is done here . When you reach Shanghai, give me a call and I shall come see him again . "
Mr . Xie thanked the doctor and told his assistant to see him off .
Mrs . Xie and Chu walked rapidly towards the room . But Mr . Xie held Mei Zhen back .
Choosing his words carefully, he started, "I know this has been tough on you . But the important thing is that Tang has escaped unscathed . Like the doctor said, it is important that we don't say or do anything to agitate him . "
"You mean like question him as to why had he come to visit his ex-girlfriend without informing his wife about it? Or even telling him that he has a wife now whom he doesn't seem to remember," she said caustically .
Chapter end
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