Entering the operating room.
Chen Mo began the surgery.
Soon, the bullet was removed from Mo Xiaojing's body.
However, what made Chen Mo's expression grave was that due to Mo Xiaojing's thinness, the bullet had grazed her heart and hit her spine.
Chen Mo took out the spiritual dew, intending to test if it could repair Mo Xiaojing's spinal injury.
"This spiritual dew is effective for external wounds. It won't help with nerve damage like hers," a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
"Nerve damage?" Chen Mo was startled.
"Yes, this young girl's nerves are damaged. Even if she wakes up, she will be paralyzed from the neck down."
Chen Mo was filled with horror.
He asked excitedly, "Old Ancestor, you must have a way to save her, right?!"
He didn't want a repeat of what happened with Meng Zhuqing.
"Yes," the Old Ancestor replied.
Chen Mo's face lit up with joy. "Old Ancestor, what do I need to do?"
The Old Ancestor said, "Nerve injuries require several spiritual herbs to repair her spine and the nerves within."
"What spiritual herbs are needed? I'll find a way immediately," Chen Mo said anxiously.
"Wumu Lingzhi, Tianquan Yicao, Xueputi. The other medicinal materials are easy to find, but these three spiritual herbs might be difficult to locate given the current situation."
Chen Mo said solemnly, "No matter what it takes, I will find these medicinal materials!"
"These medicinal materials must be gathered within a month, otherwise, only immortal medicine can restore her."
Chen Mo's expression turned somber.
But Chen Mo would not give up; he was determined to make Mo Xiaojing stand up again.
"What's wrong?" Tian Mengyao, who was suturing Mo Xiaojing, noticed Chen Mo's grave expression and asked immediately.
Chen Mo did not hide anything. "Xiaojing's cervical spine is injured. If she wakes up, she might be paralyzed from the neck down."
"What?!" Tian Mengyao exclaimed in surprise.
She then found Mo Xiaojing's CT scan.
Indeed, there was a very fine crack in her spine.
"What do we do now? Is there no other way?" Tian Mengyao asked urgently.
"Yes, I will make her recover. Let's send her back to her room first," Chen Mo replied.
Tian Mengyao nodded.
Then, she instructed the nurses and other doctors to send Mo Xiaojing back to the VIP ward.
Chen Mo changed his clothes but did not leave the hospital. Instead, he stayed by Mo Xiaojing's side.
He wanted Mo Xiaojing to see him the first moment she woke up.
Tian Mengyao also stayed at the hospital.
However, she did not disturb Chen Mo and Mo Xiaojing, waiting in the duty room for news of Mo Xiaojing's awakening.
After this incident, Tian Mengyao deeply admired Mo Xiaojing.
It wasn't until late at night.
The weak Mo Xiaojing slowly opened her eyes.
"She's awake."
Seeing Mo Xiaojing open her beautiful eyes, Chen Mo's face showed a hint of joy.
"I... I'm still alive?"
Mo Xiaojing saw Chen Mo and was stunned for a moment, asking with a confused expression.
"With me here, how could I let you die?" Chen Mo reached out and gently stroked Mo Xiaojing's cheek.
Mo Xiaojing suddenly remembered something.
She quickly asked Chen Mo, "Where are Mengyao and the others? Are they alright?"
Chen Mo shook his head. "They're fine, just a little shaken."
Mo Xiaojing then breathed a sigh of relief.
However, at that moment, Mo Xiaojing's expression froze.
Because she realized that her hands and feet seemed unresponsive.
"Why can't I move my hands and feet?" Mo Xiaojing asked in surprise.
Chen Mo replied, "That bullet hit your spine, causing nerve damage and paralysis from the neck down."
Boom!
Hearing this, Mo Xiaojing felt as if she had been struck by lightning, frozen in place.
"Can... can I still recover?" Mo Xiaojing asked after a moment.
Her gaze was fixed on Chen Mo's eyes, afraid he would lie to her.
Chen Mo nodded. "Of course, you can. Don't forget, I cured your grandfather's terminal lung cancer. Curing your injuries is not a problem."
Mo Xiaojing seemed excited. "Really?"
"Of course, it's true. When have I ever lied to you?"
"Then how long will it take for me to recover? I don't want to just lie here; I still want to manage the company for my father."
"Within a month," Chen Mo gave a precise timeframe.
"Okay."
A month was an acceptable timeframe for Mo Xiaojing.
Chen Mo stayed by Mo Xiaojing's side.
Until morning, Mo Xiaojing said she was tired, and Chen Mo went to accompany Tian Mengyao and the others, as they had also been frightened yesterday.
Seeing Mo Xiaojing asleep, Chen Mo left the ward.
"How is she? Is Xiaojing awake?" As Chen Mo exited the ward, he saw Tian Mengyao approaching with breakfast.
"She's awake," Chen Mo nodded.
"And how is her mood?"
"She's alright, her emotions are quite stable now."
"That's good."
Tian Mengyao felt relieved and handed the food to Chen Mo. "You and Xiaojing should eat something."
Chen Mo shook his head. "I won't eat. She's still resting, and I need to find some medicinal materials to treat her injuries."
"Then be careful," Tian Mengyao cautioned.
Chen Mo looked at Tian Mengyao.
Tian Mengyao blinked. "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Chen Mo pulled Tian Mengyao into his arms and kissed her red lips.
Tian Mengyao was instantly stunned, her beautiful eyes wide open.
Although Tian Mengyao and Chen Mo had been intimate before, this was still a hospital.
Especially at this time, when many doctors and nurses were already at work.
Just now, she had seen people looking at them with surprised eyes.
Tian Mengyao's face turned red.
"Mengyao, thank you."
"I'll be back."
Chen Mo separated from Tian Mengyao and said softly.
"Mhm." Tian Mengyao's heart pounded like a wild deer's. She lowered her head, not daring to meet Chen Mo's gaze.
After speaking, Chen Mo finally left the hospital.
Only after Chen Mo left did Tian Mengyao notice that many other doctors and nurses were whispering and looking in her direction.
With a blushing face, Tian Mengyao hurriedly pushed open Mo Xiaojing's ward door and went inside.
After Chen Mo left the hospital.
He immediately took out his phone and called Xu Chengping from Shenzhitang.
"Mr. Chen, what can I do for you?" The call was answered quickly, and Xu Chengping's voice came through.
Chen Mo asked, "Wumu Lingzhi, Tianquan Yicao, Xueputi. Can you find these three medicinal materials?"
"What medicinal materials?" Xu Chengping sounded bewildered.
He had never even heard of these three medicinal materials.
Chen Mo repeated them.
Xu Chengping quickly replied, "Mr. Chen, are you sure about the names of these medicinal materials? I haven't seen these three here. Especially the first two, I haven't even heard of them. Only Xueputi, I saw it once at an auction."