1085 Perplexed and Smitten 145 (1/2)
\”You must forget him even if you can't. Listen to me, you two live in different worlds. He'll never be yours.\”
Bu Xianxian remained silent, ignoring her mother's words.
Mrs. Bu asked, \”Why don't you sign up for a matchmaking session on a dating site?\”
\”Matchmaking session? What's the difference between that and a business transaction? It's as good as baring my attributes for the scrutiny of others and allowing them to take their pick.\”
\”That's what matchmaking is all about. Perhaps you might meet a man who'll dote on you. You can put your mind at ease once you get married and have children. You're the only daughter we have. Think about your father and me even if you don't wish to spare a thought for yourself. Our greatest wish now is for you to settle down with a man and build a blissful family of your own.\”
\”Those who have failed in romance are the only ones who'll sign up for blind dates on a dating website. It's not like I can't find a man anymore.\”
\”Why are you such an obstinate and disobedient child?\”
\”Okay, Mother, I know what to do. Just stay out of it.\”
Mrs. Bu was infuriated.
After waiting for a long while, it was finally Bu Xianxian's turn.
\”Bu Xianxian, it's your turn,\” said a nurse.
Bu Xianxian immediately stood up and entered the operating theater with her reference slip.
\”Remove your skirt and lie down.\”
She did as she was told and removed her bottoms completely before lying down on the operating table. \”Doctor, I want a full-body anesthetic. It won't hurt at all, right?\”
\”It won't hurt during the surgery, but the pain will kick in after the surgery.\”
\”That's fine,\” said Bu Xianxian, who thought to herself that it would be alright as long as she doesn't experience any excruciating pain during the surgery.
Seeing how nonchalant she was, the doctor did not say anything else.
The surgery ended about ten minutes later. The fetus was successfully aborted. However, Bu Xianxian was still unconscious since the effects of the anesthesia had yet to wear off.
\”Doctor, Doctor, when will my daughter come to?\”
\”In another few minutes.\”
\”Alright. Doctor, may I ask if the abortion will have any adverse effects on her health?\”
\”Of course it will. You're a mother yourself, you should be aware. There will be harmful effects on one's body, be it half or full-body anesthesia. The severity varies, though. She must recuperate and nourish her body properly after an abortion, lest she develops some persisting ailments. As with post-pregnancy confinement, if she doesn't take care of herself after an abortion, there would be several problems with her health that no amount of supplements would be able to eradicate.\”
\”I understand. Thank you, Doctor.\”
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After breakfast, Jin Qingyan and the other three left the hotel and headed to another city that was full of scenic attractions.
When Fang Erlan was at the buffet restaurant, she received a call from the direction of \”The Man from the Ancient Times.\”
\”Hello, Sister Gao.\”
\”Erlan, I have something to tell you.\”
\”What is it about?\”
\”I haven't contacted your studio yet, but I shall talk to you about it first because it's a tricky situation.\”
Not knowing what she was referring to, Fang Erlan asked, \”Just what's the matter?\”
\”I'm sure you know who Yu Caiwei is, don't you?\”