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Chapter 56: Injection
"Okay, the flushing is almost done. I'll apply medicine and bandage your wound." The doctor nodded, put my feet on the chair, and raised them with a gauze pillow.
"It will be a little painful, just bear with it." The doctor then took out a bottle of iodine and a few cotton swabs and put a bag of cotton aside.
"Don't be afraid." Tang Xin hugged me and said gently.
"It's okay, it's just iodine, not alcohol...hiss." While I was still bragging, the wound suddenly felt so painful that I didn't faint from the pain.
After disinfecting, applying medicine and bandaging the wound, the doctor asked me to walk a few steps.
Tang Xin supported me from the side, as if she was afraid that I would sprain my ankle and fall. Fortunately, after the wound was treated, my foot was fine except for some dull pain, and I could walk normally, as long as I didn't walk too fast.
"It's okay. Next, we'll get the injection. Because it's post-exposure vaccination, you need four injections. You also need immunoglobulin." The doctor took us to the injection room and said earnestly, "You must come back strictly according to the time I gave you, otherwise it will be very dangerous."
Tang Xin came back with the bill soon, and the doctor took out the refrigerated vaccine from the medical refrigerator and skillfully drew it into the syringe. I kept staring at the syringe and suddenly felt anxious. I used to be afraid of injections, but today I don't know why, I suddenly felt a little scared when I saw the syringe.
Perhaps she felt the increased strength of my grip on her hand, Tang Xin asked me, "What's wrong?"
I glanced at her and gave her a stiff smile: "I don't know, I'm a little nervous."
"Be good, don't be afraid." Tang Xin stroked my back gently, which relieved my anxiety a little.
"Roll up your sleeves," the doctor said.
Because I was wearing a very thick down jacket, I had to take off half of it and then roll up one side of the sweater sleeve to barely expose my arm.
"Wow, your daughter's arms are so white and tender." The aunt praised, "The skin is so smooth!"
The doctor nodded in agreement: "Girls nowadays are so delicate. It will be over in a moment. Just bear with it."
I was very embarrassed. I thought, as a 1.8-meter-tall man, would I care about this injection? But why did I get scared just because Tang Xin was around? I leaned towards Tang Xin, smelling her unique fragrance, and turned my head away from looking at my arm.
As I felt a slight tingling sensation in my right arm and the swelling from the slow introduction of the medicine, I actually shed tears as I lay on Tang Xin's shoulder.
"Okay, don't cry." The more Tang Xin wiped my tears, the more I cried. In the end, I just threw myself into her arms, too embarrassed to look at anyone.
"Don't move, the needle hole is still bleeding." Tang Xin helped me press the cotton and supported me to the rest area at the door.
"Sit here for half an hour. You can go home if there is no problem. If there is any situation, call the nurse or doctor here. By the way, this is the receipt for the next injection. Bring your medical record card with you. I remind you not to miss the time." The doctor reminded.
"Thank you!" The aunt thanked the doctor and sat in the rest area with us.
"I just said that my daughter was strong. She didn't make a sound when she was bitten by a dog. Why did she cry like this just after getting an injection?" the aunt joked.
"I don't know..." I was so ashamed, mainly because I didn't want to admit that it was really warm to act like a spoiled child in front of Tang Xin. It had been a long time since I felt someone's unconditional love so wantonly.
"Xiao Meng is like this. She likes to pretend to be strong in front of others. But in fact, she is a fragile person who cannot get what she wants." Tang Xin shook her head and explained to the aunt.
"Oh, I see. By the way, did you see clearly what breed and color the dog was that bit you?" the aunt suddenly asked.
"Well... black, but I'm not sure what breed it is." I raised my head and wiped my tears.
"Okay, since your sister is here, I will go back to the community first. I will check the surveillance footage to see whose dog it is and seek justice for my daughter." The aunt said indignantly.
"Thank you..." Tang Xin said gratefully.
"Goodbye, see you in the community." The aunt waved and left.
"Ah, I forgot to ask her name." I suddenly looked up and thought of something important.
Tang Xin smiled dotingly: "Don't worry, she is the community director anyway, I will definitely find her in the community office."
"Um…"
Tang Xin suddenly lowered her head and pecked my lips. The soft touch like marshmallows made my face burn quickly: "What are you doing? This is a hospital."
"It's okay, no one saw it." She said nonchalantly, "So what if they saw it? They'll be mad at me."
"You're showing off."
"Of course." She said with some pride, "Look how beautiful my girlfriend is. Be envious."
"Flattery." I rolled my eyes at her.
"Hey, do you feel better now? Not as nervous as before? Why did you suddenly feel dizzy from the needle?"
I shook my head, blushing a little, "No... I don't know, it just happened suddenly."
"Does it still hurt? Put on your clothes quickly, the bleeding has stopped." Tang Xin took away the cotton and showed it to me. She also helped me put down my sleeves and put on my down jacket.
"It's great to have you here!" I whispered, "My mind went blank when I was bitten."
"Are you scared?"
"I'm annoyed with myself. If something goes wrong, it will cause trouble to you, but I can't handle it myself. Am I annoying?"
"Why do you think so?" Tang Xin looked at me in surprise. "You were bitten by a dog. You are the victim. Why would I bother you? I am so heartbroken."
I knew Tang Xin would say that, and I liked to hear her say that. I knew exactly what I was thinking, I was deliberately showing weakness, trying to win Tang Xin's doting and favor.
After getting the answer I wanted, I couldn't help but curl up the corners of my mouth. I threw myself into her arms and closed my eyes quietly. I couldn't let her see me laughing secretly.
"Xiao Meng, I found that you have learned to act like a spoiled child."
Tang Xin's words made me tremble: "How...how can it be..."
I denied it flatly.
"But... I like it." Tang Xin said softly, "I'm so happy to be acted like a spoiled child by you."
"Huh?" I looked up, somewhat confused.
"It means that you really love me, trust me, and rely on me. I know that I have you firmly and will never leave you." She held my face and said embarrassing words.
"Hmm..." I responded softly.
"You have been strong for so long and have always been thinking about others. It's time to let go of everything and act like a spoiled child in front of me. I feel happy to be your lover. Xiaomeng, will you regret it?" She looked at me lovingly.
"We will be together in the next life." I shook my head and leaned on her shoulder again. "I want to spend more time with you tonight..."
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One time I got an injection and I saw stars and almost fainted. It was so funny. I never got fainted by injections before.
Chapter 57 Returning Home
Suddenly, my cell phone rang. It was Teacher Song calling.
"Hey, Xiaomeng. Are you home? Taking Xiaobai out to play? Why didn't you tell us in advance?" Teacher Song seemed a little excited.
"Ah, yes. But something unexpected happened..."
.........
Ten minutes later, Teacher Song appeared in front of us with a serious face.
"Is the bite serious?" She bent down to check my wound and said with some self-blame.
"It's okay, it doesn't hurt now." I shook my head, trying to reassure her.
"Why didn't you call me?" Teacher Song frowned, a little angry.
"Isn't Teacher Song teaching at school? I'm worried that it will affect your work."
"No matter how busy I am as a teacher, can't I take a leave when something happens at home? Or even call your aunt?" Teacher Song put her hands on her hips and shook her head.
"My aunt is so busy at work, and she came back with such a small matter..."
"It's just a small matter? You called being bitten by a dog a small matter?" Teacher Song looked at me in disbelief. "Listen, Xiaomeng, and Tang Xin. Although you are adults, you are still just college students. Your aunt and I are your family. When you encounter difficulties, no matter what the situation, you must communicate with your family and seek help as soon as possible. Do you understand?"
"Hmm..." I nodded.
"You and Tang Xin are my students, but you are still Siyue and I's children. I am your safe haven, and I just want to give you support." Teacher Song hugged us both, "Okay? When I think of Xiaomeng getting hurt alone, Teacher Song feels so distressed."
Teacher Song's eyes were red and she choked up: "I don't know how to explain this to Siyue..."
"Teacher Song, don't be sad. I have already discussed with Xiaomeng that if she encounters difficulties in the future, she will definitely discuss it with her family." Tang Xin comforted, "She is just used to carrying it alone for so many years, and she will gradually correct it."
"Okay, let's go home." Teacher Song seemed to be persuaded by Tang Xin and pulled us up to go home.
"Wait, Teacher Song. We can drive ourselves." Tang Xin quickly stopped her.
"Ah?" Teacher Song turned around in surprise. "You bought a car? You learned to drive? When did it happen?"
"I found time to take the driving test during my freshman year, hehe." Tang Xin rubbed his head, his pride evident in his words.
"Not bad. Come, let Teacher Song guess what he bought? Mercedes-Benz or BMW? Could it be a supercar?" Teacher Song praised.
"It's just a small car that costs less than 100,000 yuan." Tang Xin scratched her head, feeling a little embarrassed.
"That's great. Driving a nice car in college is a bit ostentatious." Teacher Song nodded in praise. "Then I'll go drive first? I'll wait for you at home?"
"Okay!" We both waved goodbye to Teacher Song.
A few minutes later, after half an hour of observation, it was clear that there was nothing serious. Tang Xin and I walked out of the outpatient hall of the epidemic prevention station hand in hand.
It was already past six in the evening, the sun had long gone down, and the temperature dropped sharply. Coupled with the north wind, Tang Xin and I were shivering with cold.
After getting into the car, the cold seat transmitted a slight chill to my body through my thick clothes, and I felt my nose itchy.
"Ahem!" I sneezed.
"What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?" Tang Xin asked with concern.
"It's a bit cold. Let's go quickly." I fastened my seat belt, rubbed my hands, and trembled all over.
"In the future, you should buy a car with heated seats." Tang Xin glanced at me, seeming to blame herself.
"I'm not as delicate as you think I am!" I said quickly, "You and Teacher Song seem to treat me like a child."
"But Xiaomeng is more delicate than a flower in a greenhouse. It feels like she will get hurt if she is touched lightly."
The corner of my eye twitched and I thought to myself: I used to be a macho man!
"Really? I'm obviously very good." I refuted unwillingly.
"Awesome? I think a man could make you cry with just one punch. You can cry for a long time if you are so cute, right?"
I was so annoyed, but I didn't know how to refute: "That's...that's different..."
What Tang Xin said was not without reason. This body was indeed a little weak. Especially when he was with Tang Xin at night, he could not seize the initiative at all. He would be defeated every time with just a slight touch.
"But don't worry, as long as I, Tang Xin, am here, you won't be hurt again!"