Chapter 66: She’s So Amazing
Wang Dahua fell silent, but her eyes were red-rimmed.
You could tell she was suffering in silence.
"The two kids are at home crying for their mother, and you, their mother, are just hiding in the hospital enjoying yourself."
In the hospital room, others tried to mediate, but no one could win an argument against the old woman.
Lin Shumo looked at Su Zhaozhao. "In a situation like this, are you still going in?"
Doctors like them usually didn’t get involved in such family disputes.
Su Zhaozhao said, "Of course. She’s questioning my professionalism!"
She knew people in this era didn’t believe in psychotherapy, but Su Zhaozhao was still annoyed by this blatant slap in the face.
So, Su Zhaozhao walked in, stepped between the old woman and Wang Dahua, and said to her, "You can’t be loud in a hospital room. Please leave."
When Li Xiuhong heard Su Zhaozhao, her eyes widened. "What did you say, you damn girl? This is my daughter-in-law. I’ll discipline her however I want. It’s not your place to talk."
"I’m sorry, but since she’s in the hospital, she is a patient. And I am her doctor, so I must be responsible for my patient."
After saying this, Su Zhaozhao shoved Li Xiuhong away. "Don’t cause trouble here."
Li Xiuhong never expected to run into such a tough nut today.
She glared at Su Zhaozhao, only to find that Su Zhaozhao was completely ignoring her.
This girl looked so young and pretty. Li Xiuhong’s face twisted into a sneer as she said, "Well now, a young, pretty thing like you is a doctor? You must have slept with the hospital director to get this job, right? You certainly don’t look capable."
’Just like one of those sluts from our village!’
At these words, everyone in the room gasped.
A young nurse blushed. How could this old woman say such a thing?
Lin Shumo couldn’t stand it any longer. "Shut your mouth! How can you slander a doctor like that?"
Li Xiuhong’s gaze immediately fell upon Lin Shumo, sizing him up. "And what about you? You like her too? Or are you two sleeping together? So eager to defend her."
Li Xiuhong’s main schtick was her complete lack of a filter. Back in her village, no one had a sharper or more vicious tongue.
No one could win a shouting match against her, especially not here.
She knew that these doctors and nurses were all "cultured people" and definitely wouldn’t be able to out-argue her.
At that moment, Lin Shumo stood in front of Su Zhaozhao, anxious to defend her, but he was so angry his lips trembled, and he could only manage one sentence: "You... You’re spouting vicious lies!"
"Tch, and you’re so proper? What kind of doctor dresses like that? How can someone so young and pretty be a doctor?" Li Xiuhong rolled her eyes.
Wang Dahua cried out, "Ma, this isn’t home! Don’t talk nonsense. Doctor Su has been helping me with my treatment."
"She’s tricking you! What ’psychological illness’? You’re letting a fraud like her treat you? Come home with me right now!" Li Xiuhong grabbed Wang Dahua’s arm and tried to pull her away.
But then, Su Zhaozhao spoke up. "You’re so pitiful. You’ve never had a happy life, have you?"
Li Xiuhong froze, seemingly stunned that Su Zhaozhao hadn’t burst into tears from anger, but was actually talking back.
She turned her head to look at Su Zhaozhao.
"Wh-what do you mean by that?"
"Exactly. You see everyone and assume they’re fooling around. That means your own mind is twisted. I’m guessing your parents never loved you, did they? Because you were a girl, they didn’t like you. They abused you."
This time, it was Li Xiuhong’s turn to tremble with anger, unable to say a word.
She even felt a little scared inside.
’Sh-she... how could she know...’
She looked at the girl before her, whose eyes were now so bright and cold, as if they could see right through to all her innermost thoughts.
Li Xiuhong actually didn’t dare to meet her gaze.
Of course, Su Zhaozhao wasn’t just guessing wildly.
She had seen many women like this before—women who grew up in twisted families, causing them to become twisted themselves.
In their childhood, their parents favored sons over daughters and mistreated them. When they grew up, they inexplicably became the ones who favored sons over daughters, hating women and fawning over men.
This twisted psychology is passed down from generation to generation.
In psychology, this is the influence of one’s family of origin. If you can’t realize you’re being affected, then these ideas will follow you for a lifetime and be passed on to the next generation.
Seeing how rude Li Xiuhong was to her own daughter-in-law, she knew Li Xiuhong must have had a miserable life.
"I guessed right, didn’t I? You have many siblings, and you were the least loved. You married young, only to end up with a vicious mother-in-law who tormented you constantly." Su Zhaozhao walked toward Li Xiuhong.
Li Xiuhong took two steps back in fear.
"You... How on earth do you know all this!" Li Xiuhong snarled at Su Zhaozhao, her eyes darting to Wang Dahua. "It was this bitch who told you, wasn’t it?"
"Of course not. I deduced it. I also deduce that your husband is incompetent—timid and submissive outside, but he hits you when he gets drunk at home."
Su Zhaozhao even knew that!
"You’re talking nonsense!" Li Xiuhong retorted.
With so many people listening to her past being exposed, she still cared about saving face. "If you keep spouting nonsense, watch out, I’ll go to the director and file a complaint against you!"
"Go ahead. If you do, I wouldn’t mind spreading your story all over the military family compound. As it happens, I know the political commissar. I think I should give him some feedback that there’s unrest in the military residence. Your son is a soldier? How is he acting as a husband?"
"You..." Li Xiuhong started to panic.
Su Zhaozhao continued, "And with such a large audience of friends here today, I’m sure none of them would miss the chance to share such juicy gossip, right?"
The crowd immediately broke into amusement.
Everyone here was a military family member, and they more or less knew Li Xiuhong’s family.
Her family wasn’t high-profile and didn’t socialize much, but in the compound, there were never any secrets.
Sometimes Wang Dahua had bruises on her arms, and those living above and below them could always hear shouting from their apartment.
But no one ever got involved. After all, family matters were hard to sort out.
Now, seeing Su Zhaozhao put Li Xiuhong in her place, they all felt a sense of satisfaction.
This young lady was impressive, and clearly not afraid of causing trouble.
"Don’t you dare!" Li Xiuhong said.
"So you are scared. Then hurry up and leave," Su Zhaozhao said with a frown.
Li Xiuhong’s expression turned cold. She was helpless against Su Zhaozhao, so she could only glare at Wang Dahua. "Fine, Dahua. After you’re discharged, I will be sure to ’serve’ you with good food and drink."
Her smile was as sinister as a female ghost’s.
Wang Dahua’s body began to tremble.
Su Zhaozhao immediately stepped in front of Wang Dahua and faced Li Xiuhong. "Aren’t spirits forbidden from taking form after the founding of the nation? You old demoness, stop trying to scare people here!"
Li Xiuhong was so angry she could have coughed up blood. "Fine, fine, fine. I’m old, I can’t handle a young girl like you. It doesn’t matter. The days ahead are long."
With that, Li Xiuhong turned and left.
Su Zhaozhao turned to Wang Dahua and said, "Don’t be afraid of her. If she dares to bully you, report her directly to the Women’s Federation."
In this era, the Women’s Federation already existed, and especially within the military district, it was quite effective at protecting the interests of family members.
Wang Dahua nodded. "Thank you, Doctor Su."
Lin Shumo also looked at Su Zhaozhao with admiration. "Zhaozhao, you’re amazing."
She was so beautiful, yet also kind, articulate, and always eager to help others.
A girl like that made his heart melt again and again.