Chapter 4 - 003 Seeking Justice at the Doorstep
Even though her mind was a haze of confusion, Tian Sangsang was still aware of her surroundings; it was just that her body carried a strange memory and felt as if it had been run over by a car, leaving her too exhausted to move or open her eyes.
In a daze, the door to the room was pushed open from outside, and she could feel the gentle warmth of the sunlight pouring in.
A flurry of hurried footsteps was followed by the worried voice of a woman: "Dr. Li, hurry and take a look at Sangsang. The girl hit her head—it's bleeding!"
Granny Zhong burst into the room, her face full of panic and distress. She saw the plump woman lying on the bed and the little boy standing dazedly in the middle of the floor. The boy's small face was pale, looking terribly pitiful.
"Yanyan, don't be scared, don't be scared. Your mom will be fine," said Granny Zhong, her warm palm stroking the boy's black hair. "Granny Zhong is here."
Dr. Li, who looked only in his thirties, was the village's sole doctor. Despite his youthful appearance, he carried the usual composure of a medical professional. Setting his medicine box by the bedside, Dr. Li comforted the crowd, "Don't panic, let me take a look."
As he spoke, Dr. Li had already begun examining Tian Sangsang. He recognized her—there wasn't a person in the village who didn't know her. Although Dr. Li wasn't particularly fond of her, it wasn't because of Tian Sangsang's appearance but more due to her character. She was lazy and gluttonous, perpetually immature. Thinking of the recent funeral they'd had at the Tian Family and now seeing Tian Sangsang covered in injuries, Dr. Li couldn't help but feel sorry for her bright, clever child.
After finishing the examination, Dr. Li turned to Granny Zhong and said, "She just has some external wounds and abrasions. The injury on her head is more serious, but it's not life-threatening. I'll prescribe some medication—she needs to rest and recuperate. She should recover in a few days."
"Oh, thank you, thank you, Dr. Li," Granny Zhong said gratefully. She followed him out, worriedly glancing back once more before dragging Meng Shuyan along with her.