The snow had been falling for the entire night, and a thick layer of ice had formed outside the window. Fortunately, the electricity in the neighborhood had come on last night, and these poor people did not turn into popsicles in this extremely cold winter day. The alarm clock had rung several times. I lay in the warm electric blanket, but I didn't have the slightest intention of getting up. In the end, it was my mother's tinkling noise in the kitchen that made me unwillingly get out of bed. After a good night's sleep, she was full of energy in the morning and had recovered from her cold.
As Mother prepared breakfast for us in the kitchen, she began to nag again,"Qiuqiu, you're so big-hearted. Gu Cheng is about to divorce you, but you still slept like a dead pig at night.”
I was brushing my teeth in the bathroom when I heard my mother's words. I was shocked and almost swallowed the toothpaste in my mouth. Divorce? I already promised that bastard Gu Cheng yesterday that I would go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to settle the procedures today, but how could I forget that I still have to work today! What should he do? Should he ask for leave from the Head Protector? There were so many patients in the department recently. My sisters would hate me if I took a leave of absence at the last minute. Moreover, if my colleagues in the department knew that I took a leave of absence to go through the divorce procedures with my rich husband, they would definitely laugh at me for being stupid. However, if I didn't go, that bastard Gu Cheng would definitely think that I was deliberately delaying and couldn't bear to part with a rich and handsome man. Go, you must go! I can't let him underestimate me! But what about today's class? Sigh, if only I had Sun Wukong's Seventy-Two Transformations. I could just pluck a hair from my body and transform into myself.
"Qiuqiu, what are you thinking about? The water in the cup splashed onto her clothes!”Mom had already walked out of the kitchen and reminded me loudly behind me.
I woke up from my thoughts and quickly brushed my teeth. I didn't even put on my makeup and changed my wet clothes. I was ready to leave quickly.
Mom grabbed my arm with a blank expression and said unhappily,"What time is it? Mom has already prepared breakfast. Are you going to the hospital hungry again?”
"Mom, I have something to do today and have to leave early. I'll take an egg and eat it on the way!”I put on my shoes and stuffed a boiled egg into my bag. I didn't have time to explain anything to my mother. I opened the door and ran down the stairs.
Mom stood at the door with her mouth half-open as if she had something to say to me. I was afraid that she would put in a good word for Gu Cheng again and waver my determination to divorce. I didn't even dare to look back and disappeared into the dark corridor. I could imagine Mom shaking her head and sighing helplessly, laughing at me and calling me a crazy girl who wouldn't grow up.
I was wearing eight-centimeter stilettos on the gravel road in the neighborhood. Although I was as fast as the wind, I was steady. I didn't misjudge the time just now, and I didn't want to stand at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau in the middle of winter and wait for people to open for work. I just wanted to go to the department early to finish today's work so that the sisters in the department wouldn't be too tired because of my temporary leave. If I finish all my work before 11 pm, I can just lie and ask for leave from the head nurse. An hour's leave will definitely be approved by the head nurse's kindness. Then, I can go to the Civil Affairs Bureau on time and end my relationship with that bastard Gu Cheng.
Although I had arranged everything properly, my heart suddenly felt sour. After all, Gu Cheng and I had been married for almost three years. It was not easy to let go of such a long-term relationship. When they were together, they always felt that there were many unsatisfactory aspects of each other and hoped that the other party could be more perfect. However, when they were really about to lose each other, they realized that the other party in the past was already the best. That beauty had already entered their minds like an oil painting, and it was probably difficult for it to fade in this life.
My mother and I lived in a neighborhood that was two stops away from the city center hospital. We chose to live here mainly for the convenience of my work. In addition, this neighborhood was old and the rent was relatively cheap. In order to exercise, I insist on walking every day. This way, I can save money and protect the environment. However, today, as an environmental expert, I don't want to continue on Route 11. Instead, I want to make an exception and squeeze into the bus. This way, I can go to the department earlier to finish my work. As it was still early, there weren't many people in the car. I found an empty seat and sat down. Looking at the scenery outside the car window, I couldn't help but feel a little sad. Life is a journey. We are all wasting time waiting for the bus and squeezing in the bus. When we sit comfortably in our seats, we are already tired and asleep. The scenery that we might miss in this sleep will never be seen again in this lifetime.
The road in the morning was very smooth. In less than ten minutes, the bus stopped at the stop sign at the entrance of the hospital. I quickly got off and went straight to the department. Xiao Song, who was on the night shift, saw that I had arrived so early and shouted in surprise,"Ye Qiu, are you serious? So early! If you came to take over my job in advance, then I would love you to death!”
"Go to hell, in your dreams! I have something to do in the afternoon and want to finish today's work early so that the head nurse can approve my leave!”I smiled and glared at Xiao Song before going to the changing room to change into a nurse's uniform.
Little Song saw that he was happy for nothing and immediately deflated like a balloon. He lowered his head and said,"Looks like I was daydreaming. What do you have to ask for leave for? Are you going to have lunch with your rich husband? Are you going to die of envy for an old woman like me who no one wants? Wuuu…" Xiao Song actually pretended to cry. She was born in the same year as me, but her birthday was a few months younger than mine. Because she was an average-looking, overweight girl, she had never found a suitable boyfriend.
I was choked by Little Song's words and couldn't help but turn pale. I secretly cursed Little Song for bringing up a pot that I couldn't open!
"No, I really have something to do in the afternoon. Stop pretending! There are many boys chasing after you. I think your eyes are growing to the top of your head!”In order not to show my disappointment in front of Xiao Song, I forced a smile and said to Xiao Song.
"You're the one who loves to brush me off, but I like it!" Xiao Song laughed. It's Christmas today, and the Head Protector will definitely show mercy and let the two of you have a romantic lunch!”
This Xiao Song, she's the most talkative person in the department. Why did she mention my pain again? But she didn't mean it. Who asked Gu Cheng to always come to the department to curry favor when he had nothing to do in the past? He had even become the golden standard for the sisters in the department to find a husband, but who would imitate her husband so quickly?
Christmas, how did time pass so quickly! I still remember that on this day a year ago, I put on the luxurious wedding dress that Gu Cheng had personally customized for me and walked into the wedding hall as the happiest bride in the world. I didn't expect that he would actually choose to go through the divorce procedures with me today. Was this a coincidence or was it his meticulous arrangement? What was his intention? Or do you want me to remember that on this day, he can make me the happiest woman, but he can also make me an abandoned wife of a wealthy family that others will laugh at? I've already been hurt badly by him. Is it not enough for him?
"Ye Qiu, are you alright?" Xiao Song seemed to have noticed that something was wrong with me. He patted my shoulder and asked with concern.
I quickly composed myself and forced a smile."It's nothing. I was just wondering if Gu Cheng would prepare a gift for me today!”
"I really envy you! Sigh, when will this Cinderella meet her prince charming? Let's not talk nonsense. Let's hurry up and get to work so that we won't be criticized by the chief protector again!”Xiao Song lowered his head and walked into the ward with the blood pressure monitor. The prince was just a fairy tale. The endless blood pressure was the real thing.
I couldn't care less about these painful things and began a busy day of work. Sending the patients to the toilet, changing the bed sheets, preparing medicine and infusion, measuring their body temperature, measuring their blood pressure, picking up the patients for surgery... Time passed very quickly in my busy pace. In the blink of an eye, it was already 11 o'clock in the afternoon. The work on my hand was basically completed. Seeing that the head nurse was in a good mood today, I washed my hands and walked into the head nurse's office to ask for leave.
The chief nurse's surname was Wu, and she was a local. She had just turned fifty this month. She was usually swift and decisive in her work, and she was strict with her subordinates. She was a well-known strong woman in the city hospital. The nurses in the department were respectful and afraid of her, and it was a big taboo for her to take a leave of absence at the last minute. However, in order not to let Gu Cheng look down on me, I couldn't care less. I braced myself and said to the guard,"Head Protector, I need to take an hour off!”
Guard Wu's phoenix eyes widened, and his face turned ashen. He said sternly,"Didn't I tell you long ago? If there's anything, say it early. Who's in charge of your work when you're on leave?”
I've worked under her for almost three years, so I can be considered to understand her. She's actually a person who's cold on the outside but warm on the inside. She usually looks livid, but she's very good on the inside. I wasn't afraid of her strictness at all. I smiled mischievously and said,"Just one hour! He came back at one in the afternoon. Don't worry, my work is basically done!”
"Is that so? There are so many patients, and you don't have any flying legs. How can you finish all the work so quickly?”Guard Wu looked at me doubtfully. There were more than fifty patients in the department now, and there were two responsible groups in charge. Ye Qiu had grown three heads and six arms. How could he finish his work so quickly?
Seeing that the head nurse didn't believe me, I hurriedly explained seriously,"Even if I had a hundred heads, I wouldn't dare to lie to you. I came to work before seven o'clock today, so don't worry, Head Nurse. My patients are all taking a quiet afternoon nap. If anything happens, Xiao Liu has promised to help me deal with it!”
"Your little mouth always makes me happy. Alright, on account of today's festival, I'll make an exception and allow you to take a break. But remember, this won't happen again!”Although Guard Wu's voice was still very stern, there was already a hint of a smile on his face.
"Thank you for your understanding, Chief Protector. You're so kind!"”
Protector Wu looked at me and scolded,"Only you know how to talk! Hurry up and do your thing!"
I left the office with a smile and ran into the changing room. I changed my clothes at lightning speed and rushed to the hospital entrance.
The air outside was still dry and cold, but because it was Christmas, there were many pedestrians on the streets. The taxi business was especially good. I blocked three cars in a row, and they were all carrying passengers. Looking at my watch, it was already 11:10. I couldn't help but stomp my feet anxiously. If I went to the Civil Affairs Bureau late, wouldn't my leave today be in vain? Gu Cheng would definitely laugh at me for not wanting a divorce again. In order not to let Gu Cheng look down on me, I waved my hands desperately and even ran to the middle of the road to block a taxi. Finally, a car came. The driver saw me in the middle of the road and quickly stepped on the brakes. He cursed,"Idiot, do you want to die?"
I was in a hurry to get on the bus, so I couldn't hear the driver's vulgarities. I directly threw myself in front of the car window and said anxiously,"Civil Affairs Bureau!" He opened the car door and got into the car.
The driver shouted impatiently,"Hey, there's a customer in the car. Can't you see?!"”
"I'm sorry, Master. I'm in a hurry! Just drag me in!" I said pitifully.
The driver looked at the couple in the back seat and thought that it was a good idea to ask for a few more yuan since it was so difficult to get a taxi today and she was in such a hurry. However, he had to get the consent of the two young people who got on the bus first.
The young man looked at the anxious me and said to the driver,"We happen to be going to the Civil Affairs Bureau too.”
The driver nodded happily. I quickly thanked the young man.
The car started to move. The young couple sitting in the back were all lovey-dovey, causing me, who was sitting next to the driver, to feel pain again. I laughed self-deprecatingly and thought, Ye Qiu, you fool. Others are in a hurry to get their marriage certificate, but you are in a hurry to get a divorce. Is the world too cruel, or is the so-called true love unable to withstand the test of time?”
Because business was particularly good today, the taxi drove all the way. In less than 20 minutes, the car stopped at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. The two young men got out of the car hand in hand. I took out ten yuan from my bag and handed it to the driver. I've been on this road before. Usually, it's only 10 yuan on the meter. Today, in order to rush, I didn't look at my watch and directly took out the money and stuffed it into the driver's hand.
The driver did not take the money and said expressionlessly,""Twenty!"
"What? It's always been ten yuan? Look at your watch!”I shouted angrily. Wasn't this clearly a scam?
"Sorry, my watch is broken!" The chauffeur put on a shameless look.
I wanted to argue with him, but seeing that it was getting late, I angrily took out ten yuan from my bag and threw it at him. I slammed the car door and went straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau building.
Money can corrode a person's life, and even more so, it can corrode a person's soul. It doesn't matter to me if the taxi driver asks for an extra ten yuan, but I'm worried that this person will lose his soul completely because of the temptation of money in the near future. He will hurt more people who love him and the people he loves for more money!
I was in a hurry, so I didn't even look at the road. I directly bumped into a man's arms. This man's chest muscles were very developed, and it actually hurt my forehead. Just as I was about to raise my head to see who this person was, this man was the first to speak."I thought you were going back on your word!"
This voice used to be so nostalgic and so warm, but now it actually sounded like a beast's roar coming from the deep mountains, making me shudder. Damn that guy, why did he bump into him? Time had changed, and his warm heart had actually become cold and hard!
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