Chapter 140 - The mysterious scallion pancake strikes again (1/2)
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
Director Zhang had initially been checking on another patient but when he heard that the severely anorexic lady in Ward 3 wanted to eat something, he immediately went over to have a look.
He had done a lot of research on the severely anorexic patient of Ward 3 before and also looked at several similar cases from other countries. His final conclusion was that it was a special illness that was more than just anorexia. It could be compared to cancer and it could be even scarier than cancer.
If cancer was discovered in the mid-stage, the patient could still live for a period of time. However, Wang Li Li had contracted this illness only for three months. A typical anorexic patient would have a transition period of about one to two years but Wang Li Li had lost so much weight in just three months. There were similar cases in medical history but almost all of the patients ended up dying.
The chance of death was almost 100%.
He was shocked when he heard that this severely anorexic patient wanted to eat. Moreover, it was wasn’t even hospital food.
In the ward.
Madam Wang was holding her breath.
Liang Yuan watched with a face full of anticipation.
Director Zhang furrowed his brows and was also waiting for something to happen.
Meanwhile, other nurses also gathered in the ward after they heard what had happened. They were also anticipating something to happen.
…
Wang Li Li kept sniffing the scallion pancake.
*sniff*
*sniff*
Her nose was moving up and down as if she was smelling the best food on earth.
What the others didn’t know was that an image had appeared in Wang Li Li’s mind. She was surrounded by flowers and then the flowers slowly disappeared as she found herself in a classroom. The classmates that used to tease her were all seated in their seats as they looked at her and the scallion pancake she was holding.
“You can’t eat this scallion pancake, you’ll become pretty after eating it,” a classmate said enviously.
Wang Li Li continued to hold onto the scallion pancake and ignored her classmates.
“I want to eat it, I’m going to eat it. I’m going to eat this scallion pancake and become even prettier so that all of you will be jealous.”
…
“Wang Li Li is actually opening her mouth!” Liang Yuan exclaimed.
“How could this be…?” Director Zhang was in disbelief. In his entire career as a doctor, he had never encountered such an occurrence before. An anorexic patient would typically have to go through counseling to change their mindset and take various medications to treat it. But what was happening now? Could it be that the treatment done previously had been effective?
Wang Li Li opened her mouth. Her tongue was wiggling as if she couldn’t wait to eat the scallion pancake.
*crunch*
The scallion pancake was soft and fluffy as it entered her mouth. The aroma filled her mouth. The scallion pancake tantalized her taste buds, It was as if it had given her life.
The scallion pancake soon ended up in her stomach. Wang Li Li stopped and raised her head. Her pale face suddenly turned red. It was as if she was caught in a fire. It was as if she was being hit by strong waves. It was as if she was floating in the sky.
“I feel like a little bird soaring in the sky. How beautiful…”
*trickle*
Wang Li Li started to cry and her tears seemed like they were glistening as they reflected light.
She started to make devilish and exaggerated expressions. Coupled with her extremely slim face, it was a little scary.
But the crowd which was witnessing this moment didn’t find it scary. They thought it was cute, as if it represented their hopes of her getting well again.
Wang Li Li finally understood why she had vomited upon eating any food in the past. It was because those foods were simply inedible. The scallion pancakes in her hands were the real deal.
Director Zhang said, “Quick, she can’t eat that anymore. The scallion pancake is rather hard. Her stomach is currently very weak and it must not be agitated.”
Liang Yuan went forward quickly. She wanted to snatch the scallion pancake away but Wang Li Li held onto it firmly. “This is mine! Nobody can snatch this scallion pancake away from me.”
Liang Yuan’s hands froze in the air. She didn’t know what to do.
Wang Li Li lowered her head and her fingers gently pressed on the scallion pancake. It was as if the golden crust melted instantly upon experiencing her bodily warmth. Then, she twisted it a little and a small piece broke off. It was both springy and soft.