Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 103: Saving the Child

"Old Chen, I think you’re being too arbitrary. What if that comrade is really talented? You haven’t even met them or assessed them, and you’re already rejecting them. I can’t justify that to my superiors," Lou Chongshang said tactfully.

"You’re saying this now—I’ve seen the person, and after assessing them, you’ll have to give me your response." Chen Youyi relaxed his expression upon hearing this. "Also, ask that comrade’s thoughts. What if they prefer other positions? You can assign them elsewhere, like the positions in the food factory, which aren’t bad either."

Chen Youyi, having received the answer he wanted, got up contentedly, while Lou Chongshang shook his head with a smile.

"Oh, by the way, a bone specialist from Jing City is coming to our hospital for a visit in June. Let Jian have a look," Chen Youyi said seriously.

Lou Chongshang’s expression grew more solemn, "I’ll ask him first."

Chen Youyi patted Lou Chongshang’s shoulder upon hearing this, "Don’t let Jian give up on himself."

"He’s been doing quite well lately." Thinking about his eldest son’s recent behavior, Lou Chongshang’s face showed a rare smile.

"How well?" Chen Youyi asked with concern.

"His mother found a nanny, mainly to take care of Jian. She’s a steady and enthusiastic person, quite cheerful. Since she’s been in the house, Jian has been smiling more," Lou Chongshang said with delight.

"Not only that, but Jian has also stepped out of the house and taken walks around the courtyard."

Chen Youyi’s eyes were filled with joy, "Jian is willing to step out of the house? That’s great news. Even though he has that problem with his leg, it doesn’t affect his overall health. He’s just too thoughtful."

Lou Chongshang nodded, "Yes, it’s a positive sign. Hopefully, things will just keep getting better. It would be wonderful if he could completely let go and get a wife."

Chen Youyi nodded in agreement. Lou Wenjian had been hurt by a relationship; after being injured in the military and transitioning to civilian life, his fiancée broke off their engagement due to his limping leg. Three years have passed, and that girl is now married with kids, but Lou Wenjian remains alone and hasn’t moved on. Such a promising young man—let’s hope things get better.

On May 9th, Huaixi County’s government directly contacted Tongxian Commune to pass on the message that Yi Roujing should go to the county government to receive a reward on the 12th.

The staff from the county government praised Tongxian Commune according to the leader’s wishes, leaving Li Liangfei delighted for quite a while. He personally went to Dingping Production Team to deliver the good news to Yi Roujing.

On May 11th, Yi Roujing, Ding Anguo, Ding Anmin, and Xia Xingchen took the afternoon bus to the county town.

Yi Roujing and Ding Anmin didn’t feel comfortable leaving Xia Xingchen alone at the team. Ding Wei and Li Hongying’s tasks were different from Xia Xingchen’s and couldn’t look after her all the time; besides, they didn’t want them to worry, so they hadn’t mentioned specific matters concerning Xia Xingchen. Both were unaware.

Xia Xingchen had money from her biological mother’s inheritance, and she took her passbook with her, planning to withdraw some money in the county town, so she decided to go along.

By the time they reached the county town, it was already dark. Ding Ancheng was waiting at the station entrance to guide them to the guesthouse, where he booked two rooms.

After a quick wash, he took them to a state-owned restaurant for dinner. It was completely dark by then, and some dishes weren’t available anymore. The five people ended up ordering simple noodle soups, each having a bowl.

"The commune already gave five yuan; the reward tomorrow ought to be higher, right?" Ding Anmin speculated.

"Probably," Yi Roujing wasn’t very concerned about it. Her mind was set on finding a job once the morning event ended. As long as those factory people gave her an interview, she was sure they’d hire her.

"There’s a school exam tomorrow morning, so I can’t accompany you to the county government. But I’ll wait for you at the entrance once I’m done," Ding Ancheng informed Yi Roujing.

"Alright, don’t worry. You focus on what you’ve got to do; I’ll find my way," Yi Roujing responded, unfazed.

"Don’t worry, big brother. I’ll look after sister-in-law," Ding Anguo chimed in.

"Make sure you do," Ding Anmin added, "Tomorrow, Xingchen and I are going to the bank, so we can’t stick with you."

"Okay, noted," Ding Anguo nodded in acknowledgment.

On May 12th, at ten in the morning, Yi Roujing was to receive her reward at the county government, so she wasn’t in a rush. She slept in until seven-thirty, then all four went for breakfast. After breakfast, Ding Anmin and Xia Xingchen headed to the bank, leaving Yi Roujing to wander around with Ding Anguo.

Since there was still time, Yi Roujing thought of checking if any factories were hiring, with Ding Anguo tagging along dutifully.

"Make way, everyone, make way." A swiftly running figure darted through the crowd from afar—a sturdy man carrying someone on his back, upside down, with just two feet showing over his shoulders.

"What’s Li up to? Who’s he carrying..."

"Whose kid is this, did they drown?"

Older folks, seeing a kid being carried like this, knew it must be a drowning incident.

"Isn’t that Mr. Chen’s youngest son?"

"Quick, get him to the factory’s clinic."

"Doctor Wu is here; Li, bring the child over." Someone spotted the young Doctor Wu Aihua arriving by bicycle at the factory’s hospital.

Upon hearing her name, Wu Aihua stopped her bike. A crowd quickly moved the child before her, but she was flustered; the child had closed eyes, a pale face, and a lifeless, still chest.

"Doctor Wu," Chen Ali shouted, bringing Wu Aihua back to her senses. She hurriedly crouched to examine the child. Its chest showed no motion, and touching the neck pulse, she found it weak, almost imperceptible, as if at any second he could expire.

"I, I..." Wu Aihua was at a loss, "Quick, rush him to the hospital."

Yi Roujing had already moved through the crowd. Indicators of drowning meant the child would die without immediate rescue.

"Give me space." Yi Roujing nudged Wu Aihua aside and reached to open the child’s mouth and nose, checking for obstructions.

"Can you hear me, can you hear me?" she called, tapped the child on the shoulder, and checked the neck pulse, getting no feel in three seconds.

Yi Roujing began external chest compressions on the eight or nine-year-old boy on the ground. After one minute of compressions, she lifted the child’s chin for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, then resumed the chest compressions.

"Wow—" The scene of Yi Roujing doing mouth-to-mouth sparked gasps from those around, though it settled soon—after all, eight-year-old Chen Guole was still just a child.

Yi Roujing focused, performing five rounds of CPR. During the sixth, Chen Guole spat up several mouthfuls of water and began coughing.

"Oh, he’s alive!"

"Water’s out, he should be fine."

"Luckily he’s okay; this was Old Chen’s only child." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

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