After the doctor's diligent efforts in treatment, Er Mao was finally out of danger.
Nuannuan and several brothers from the Ye family waited anxiously outside the operating room. Seeing the door open, they rushed forward to surround the doctor.
"Doctor, how is our dog?" Ye Jingzhi's voice was the loudest.
"Doctor Uncle, will Qiuqiu and Er Mao die?" This was Nuannuan's tearful, soft voice.
"Doctor, are they both okay?"
Everyone spoke at once, and the doctor couldn't hear anything for a moment.
"Everyone, please rest assured! Both dogs are very good. They are very brave and resilient."
"Only one of them is seriously injured and needs to be hospitalized for observation. The bullet has been removed from the other dog, and it will be fine. Just needs good care, and it won't affect its walking in the future," the doctor deliberately raised his voice to reassure the people in front of him.
He had heard about the heroic deeds of the two dogs and admired these heroic canines greatly. Especially Er Mao, who might not have been saved if they were any later.
At this moment, Qiuqiu and Er Mao were pushed out. Qiuqiu was quite active, only its leg was injured, and its mental state was very good. Er Mao, on the other hand, was seriously injured and could only weakly lift its eyelids while lying there.
"Aow aow~ (Cub, I'm okay!)"
As soon as Qiuqiu came out, it looked at Nuannuan, its tail wagging uncontrollably, hitting the small bed with a "pat pat" sound.
"Qiuqiu, you're so brave. You need to rest well!" Nuannuan stepped forward and stroked its head.
Then Nuannuan looked at Er Mao again, hugged its head, and pressed her forehead against its face.
"Er Mao, you must get well soon! Er Mao, you are the best! You can definitely get better. Nuannuan hasn't thanked you and Qiuqiu yet."
Er Mao didn't have much strength at the moment, only letting out a soft whimper from its throat, as if responding.
"Little one, you don't need to worry too much. Er Mao just needs to be well cared for later to be like before. It still needs to stay here for professional care during this period," the doctor said gently.
"Thank you, Doctor Uncle," Nuannuan looked up and thanked him obediently.
"You're welcome."
Seeing that both Qiuqiu and Er Mao were safe, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Qiuqiu could go home with them, but it was loyal and wanted to stay by its brother's side, fearing it would be lonely here or bullied by other dogs.
Ye Jinghuai generously offered to arrange a luxury private room for Er Mao and Qiuqiu at the pet hospital, with dedicated caregivers. He also promised Nuannuan that he would bring her to see them every day, which finally persuaded Nuannuan to go home.
On the way back, Ye Jinghuai was still worried and took Nuannuan to the hospital for a detailed check-up.
Liu Ruhua and Ye Jianming had already rushed to the hospital after receiving the news and couldn't wait for them to return.
"Good baby! How is my good baby?"
Liu Ruhua rushed to the hospital. Nuannuan was still undergoing examination. Seeing the bloodstains on Ye Jinghuai, she thought Nuannuan was injured and almost fainted.
"Ruhua!" Ye Jianming quickly put his arm around her shoulder.
"Mom, Mom, Nuannuan is fine, this isn't Nuannuan's."
Ye Jinghuai quickly stepped forward to support her, and together with Ye Jianming, helped her sit down.
"Mom, this is Er Mao's. It and Qiuqiu were both seriously injured. I got their blood on me."
"Yes! Mom, didn't we tell you when we called? Why are you still so scared?" Ye Jingxing said with a wry smile.
"You brat, how can I be relieved if I don't see it with my own eyes? Are Qiuqiu and Er Mao okay? Thanks to them, I have to go and see them." Liu Ruhua was impulsive and immediately stood up to leave.
"Mom, it's so late already? They are resting. Shouldn't you see Nuannuan first? We can talk about it tomorrow!" Ye Jingming quickly stopped her.
"Yes, dear, aren't we here to see Nuannuan?" Ye Jianming's head was a bit fuzzy.
"Yes, yes, look at me, I'm thinking about everything at once." Liu Ruhua came back to her senses and patted her forehead.
As they were talking, Ye Jingchen's family also arrived.
He was explaining the situation to the chairman and trying to get An Cheng released when he received a message from home saying Nuannuan had been found. He quickly said goodbye to the chairman and rushed to the hospital.
"Second Uncle, how is little sister?"
The twins had red eyes as soon as they arrived and looked at Ye Jinghuai. When Nuannuan had gone missing, they were at their grandmother's house. It wasn't until their mother called their grandfather that they knew their sister was missing.
They wanted to rush back then, but their grandmother said the Ye family would be in chaos at that time, and they wouldn't be able to help. Everyone would have to worry about taking care of them, so it was better for them to wait for news here.
"Nuannuan is fine, it's just a routine check-up," Ye Jinghuai patted their heads and comforted them softly.
Just then, the door of the examination room opened, and Nuannuan was brought out. She was still dirty, and her clothes hadn't been changed yet.
"Nuannuan!" "Little sister!"
A group of people quickly surrounded her. In the end, Liu Ruhua, with her "high position and authority," got the privilege of holding Nuannuan.
"Good baby! You've suffered so much, your grandmother is heartbroken." Liu Ruhua looked Nuannuan up and down, holding her tightly.
"Grandma, we want to see little sister too." The twins stood on the ground, looking longingly at the little dumpling in her arms.
"Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, and Brother, Nuannuan is okay! It was Qiuqiu and Er Mao who saved Nuannuan."
As Nuannuan thought of Qiuqiu and Er Mao, sadness showed on her face.
"Oh dear, don't be sad, good baby. We'll go see them tomorrow, okay? Grandma also wants to thank them." Liu Ruhua couldn't bear to see Nuannuan sad.
"Mm-hmm!" Nuannuan nodded.
The doctor behind them looked a bit dazed. He had been pushed out by this family all at once.
Normally, wouldn't the family members surround the doctor? They seemed to care about their granddaughter, so why didn't anyone ask him for the results?
"Doctor, how is my daughter?" Fortunately, Ye Jinghuai remembered why they were there.
"The child has finished her examination and has no problems. Her emotions are also very stable, so parents can rest assured," the doctor said with some helplessness, taking off his mask.
"Ah! Doctor, I'm sorry! We forgot about you." Ye Jingzhi quickly rushed over and shook his hand.
"..." It's not necessary to say it out loud.
"It's okay, it's okay. Everyone is just worried about the child! Don't worry, the child is fine," the doctor waved his hand indifferently.
"That's great! Thank you, Doctor!"
Everyone's hearts finally settled.
After a night of turmoil, with their emotions relaxed, everyone felt tired and returned home in a rush.
That night, the Nuannuan who had narrowly escaped death hugged Ye Jinghuai tightly and refused to let go. Ye Jinghuai also held Nuannuan with lingering fear.
"Daddy~ Goodnight!"
"Goodnight!"
Hearing Nuannuan's milky little voice, Ye Jinghuai tightened his embrace.
Neither father nor daughter spoke again, but their silence conveyed more than a thousand words.