Chapter 80 Medical Record

Chapter 80: Case Notes

The third experiment was increased to fourteen people. Jing Miao remained stable. Song Fuxue made detailed talent predictions based on Jing Miao's situation and conducted three applications of his talent within the absolute safe timeframe.

Xi Siyan said over the communicator that he had found a solution. There would soon be an antidote that could temporarily stabilize toxins in the human body, including mental toxins, for seven days, with a tolerance for two doses.

This was already a remarkable outcome, giving the field search teams an extra two weeks of investigation time. However, a complete cure depended on finding Patient Zero.

When Jing Miao came out after changing clothes, he was all smiles. Just in case, Song Fuxue still suggested he spend some time in the energy recovery room. Although the effect was minimal compared to recovery injections, it posed no harm to the pregnant Omega or the fetus.

Fengduo asked casually: "Want me to take you?"

The lively spark in Jing Miao's eyes died instantly. He continued walking past Fengduo with an expressionless face, the spitting image of a second Xi Siyan.

Fengduo: "......"

Undeterred, the Alpha chased after him. "Why won't you talk to me?"

"Can I apologize?"

"Can we be friends?"

"I can protect you and your Alpha, oh, and your little one."

"How old were you when you married Xi Siyan?"

"You look so young. He didn't force you, did he? How did you meet..."

Jing Miao stopped walking, shooting Fengduo an angry look.

The latter paused, sensing he might have finally hit this Omega's sore spot?

"Have you seen the Alphas in the military? They're all stronger than yours."

Jing Miao took a deep breath, then continued walking away.

"Uh, don't go, don't go. I was joking. I know Xi Siyan is the best, one of the greatest scientists of this century, a floral-scented Alpha," Fengduo hurriedly backtracked.

Jing Miao stopped again. This time, the Omega's face was all smiles: "Mm! Brother is the best."

That was the current Jing Miao.

Fengduo swallowed unconsciously, putting on a pleading smile: "Can we be friends?"

The charmingly naive rose instantly became aloof and unattainable again. Jing Miao's face turned cold, and he rolled his eyes once more. This time, the Omega didn't give him a chance to say more. He quickly swiped his card, opened the door, and slammed the energy recovery room door shut with a bang.

"This room is for Omega use only. Alphas, please keep your distance."

"......" Fengduo was left standing there, thoroughly snubbed, yet he felt none of yesterday's dejection. He rubbed his nose, realizing he hadn't caught a single whiff of fragrance.

But he imagined it.

Sunset Boulevard, stripped of its phoenix trees, white roses growing wildly, a romantic and beautiful Alice's Wonderland.

Damn.

Xi Siyan really hit the jackpot.

Inside, Jing Miao unexpectedly encountered Ji Yue.

The Omega lay exhausted on the bed, a very thin drip tube connected to his gland. He was receiving a glandular energy injection.

"A-Yue."

Ji Yue weakly turned his head, offering Jing Miao a smile upon seeing him. "Brother Miaomiao, you seem okay."

Jing Miao nodded, sitting beside him. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. We can't use TGX neural inhibitors unless absolutely necessary, so my energy has been a bit depleted these past few days. But Brother Miaomiao, you're pregnant. My brother was very worried about you when he heard and almost went to argue with the command staff." Ji Yue spoke with half-closed eyes, each word seeming to require effort.

Jing Miao felt a pang of heartache, instinctively wanting to use his talent.

"Don't." Ji Yue, sensitive to pheromones, interrupted him almost instantly, flashing him a beautiful smile. "I'm fine. You should get some rest, Brother Miaomiao."

Jing Miao pursed his lips, whispering a thank you.

Ji Yue's voice was soft. "Brother Miaomiao, why are you unwilling to call my brother 'uncle'? He really hopes you would."

Jing Miao's face scrunched up. "It doesn't sound nice."

Unexpected, yet understandable. Ji Yue buried his head, unable to suppress a laugh. The two made idle chat.

"Brother Miaomiao, you haven't answered my question from last time."

Jing Miao snapped back to attention, recalling the question about what Xi Siyan relied on to sleep if he suffered from insomnia. He hadn't known how to answer Ji Yue then, or perhaps hadn't fully grasped the meaning of the question, so he had said he'd tell him next time.

The Omega nestled into the egg-chair, honestly shaking his head. "I've never seen Brother have insomnia."

Ji Yue's eyes brightened slightly. "Are you sure you share a bed every night?"

Jing Miao frowned, looking displeased. "Yes!"

"Alright, alright." Ji Yue's eyes curved with laughter. "He's never had insomnia when he's with you? That shouldn't be. Someone like Teacher Xi, a Special Officer, must feel pressure sometimes, right? That Professor Jin I know—Brother Miaomiao, you probably know Professor Jin too—he often says he can't sleep, his mind full of data charts. Thankfully, technology is advanced now, with various sleep aids and devices... Ah, is the power of love really that great?"

Jing Miao froze.

He nervously clutched his pants.

The Omega earnestly recalled the days and nights spent with Xi Siyan. He always slept in Xi Siyan's arms, lulled to sleep by his voice and breathing. Jing Miao had never known if Xi Siyan suffered from insomnia.

"My, my talent is... is to help people sleep well." Jing Miao spoke guiltily, his voice growing softer.

Ji Yue didn't notice, instead seizing on the key point. "Does he also react to Brother Miaomiao's talent?"

Jing Miao nodded vigorously. "Yes, he does."

"Oh~" Ji Yue yawned, appearing somewhat bored. "Brother Miaomiao, I'm so tired. I'm going to sleep first."

Jing Miao stood up, fumbling a bit as he pulled the blanket over him. "Sleep well."

Ji Yue turned over, emitting steady breaths. Seeing he was asleep, Jing Miao curled back into the egg-chair to rest.

A long time later, Ji Yue slowly opened his eyes in the quiet. His mind replayed scenes of warfare, filth, imprisonment, and the gunpowder-scented wind he had breathed on the battlefield six years ago.

Jing Miao was the same as before, in that transparent rest area enclosed by glass windows, holding the snow wolf plushie and gazing eagerly at Xi Siyan's busy back.

It was as if they weren't facing an ongoing biochemical war, but rather a regular workday. Xi Siyan worked, and Jing Miao watched.

Even though everyone was too busy to spare another glance at the beautiful Omega in the glass box, Xi Siyan still came over every half hour to make sure he drank water. "Brother, Miao Miao set an alarm. I'll drink water myself." He awkwardly opened the thermos, poured out hot water, held it and blew on it for a while before handing it to Xi Siyan. "Brother, drink some water."

Xi Siyan had shadows under his eyes, similar to the fatigue Ji Yue showed from overusing his Talent.

Jing Miao couldn't help but reach out and brush his fingers over his lower eyelid, his worry plain and intense in his gaze. Xi Siyan took his hand and brought it to his lips, affectionate and tender: "Go back to sleep, okay?"

He shook his head vigorously, a childish stubbornness surfacing. Not caring that many people were outside, he burrowed into Xi Siyan's embrace: "No! I don't want to be without you."

Xi Siyan sighed, a mix of contentment and helplessness. He patted Jing Miao's back and released a wave of soothing pheromones: "Then how about you help me with something? If you just sit there like this, I'll get distracted too."

Jing Miao nodded: "Okay."

The Alpha went out again and brought back a few medical record cards for Jing Miao: "Baby, do you know how to use the computer database? Can you help me export the complete life and medical history reports for these people?" He handed Jing Miao the access card and pointed to the computer in another small room.

Jing Miao took it: "I know how, brother."

Xi Siyan ruffled his hair: "Good boy, go ahead. I'll go get you something to eat."

Being able to help Xi Siyan seemed to make Jing Miao very happy. If he weren't carrying a little one in his belly, the kid would probably be bouncing around by now.

Xi Siyan smiled for a moment before heading to the dining room to fetch some snacks.

He hadn't cooked for Jing Miao in almost a week. Xi Siyan thought, tonight when we go back, I'll make him tom yum soup. Probably no time to buy groceries... I'll ask Zhong Yuan to help buy the napa cabbage from stall 19 first. Jing Miao really likes it.

"Director Xi, getting food for your Omega?" A female colleague approached, pouring herself a cup of instant black coffee. She drank it straight, downing it in one go.

Everyone had been very tired lately.

Xi Siyan glanced at her and nodded: "You must be tired."

The woman smiled: "Not hard, for... for everyone." She must have been exhausted too, but she surprisingly started a different topic. "Director Xi, how long have you and your Omega been married?"

Xi Siyan didn't look up, carefully selecting small cakes and hot snow fungus soup: "Six years."

"That long?" The woman was somewhat surprised, glancing at the faint figure of the Omega in the computer room. "He looks so young, and you've been married that long already?"

"Mhm."

She poured another cup of black coffee, gulping it down with a wistful sigh: "I really envy you. Still so in love after six years of marriage." It was probably too good; she had never seen such a clingy Omega. "My husband and I aren't like that. We've been married seven or eight years too. This time we both entered Tianfuze, and he didn't react even after not speaking for over ten days."

The woman tsked impatiently: "Sometimes when the pressure gets too much, I really want to pack up and run away. Not that I don't love him, but when two people are together for a long time, it's inevitable to get tired of each other." After complaining, she seemed a bit embarrassed. "Among us, only you and I came in with our partners. I've been buried in mixing medicines for days..."

Xi Siyan gave her an understanding look: "It's fine."

She let out a breath, as if finding a chance to vent: "Marriage really is the tomb of love, but seeing you two, I'm not so sure anymore." She smiled with a gossipy tone. "Director Xi, have you ever had a moment where you didn't want to keep going with the other person? Times when you were especially annoyed, especially tired, feeling like there's no point?"

Xi Siyan's hand paused, his half-lowered face unreadable.

Before he could answer, the woman continued: "Definitely not, I'm asking for nothing. You two seem inseparable, with such an obedient little beauty... Commander No. 03 threw a huge fit when he found out your Omega was entering the lab. But don't mind him. People who can become commanders don't have much humanity. Being able to prepare a separate room for a pregnant man is probably already a saintly act."

Xi Siyan picked up the things, uttering a faint "Mhm."

"I'll head out first, Director Xi." The woman bid him farewell, and Xi Siyan left the dining room carrying the food.

He placed the things on the table, and Jing Miao habitually opened his mouth.

The child's soft lips were halfway open when he closed them again, reaching for a small cake.

Xi Siyan had already taken a piece and put it to his mouth: "Don't use your hands. Many people use the computer; you can't touch food without washing your hands."

Jing Miao obediently nodded, smiling as he opened his mouth to eat.

The Alpha, with a napkin in hand, fed him two more cakes next to him, then wiped Jing Miao's mouth clean.

"Don't take them yourself. If you want more, call me." Xi Siyan lowered his head to kiss his still-sweet lips. Seeing Jing Miao still had the snow wolf plushie on his lap, he suddenly laughed. "Little cutie."

Jing Miao tilted his head, staring at the computer: "I know, brother."

Looking at him, Xi Siyan felt a sense of relief as if he'd narrowly escaped death. He could no longer imagine what it would be like to be alone for three years.

He would... he would go crazy from missing Jing Miao too much, wouldn't he?

Xi Siyan turned and left.

It turns out that from childhood onward, whenever someone registered at a hospital, regardless of major or minor illnesses, surgeries, medications, or even just consultations, everything would be recorded in detail in their data as confidential medical records. Upon entering a treatment phase, these records would automatically open access permissions, allowing all doctors to view the patient's medical history, including allergies, contraindications, etc.

While exporting the medical record data for these few people, Jing Miao curiously looked through them.

Jing Miao shot a careful glance at the people outside, all busy with their own tasks. He entered Xi Siyan's ID, looking at records from childhood to adulthood.

A portion had gone blank. Jing Miao checked the time; it should have been five or six years ago, a whole year was blank. He didn't pay it much mind; as long as his brother was healthy, that was fine.

What about Miao Miao then?

He was still somewhat concerned about what happened when he was seven.

Jing Miao cautiously entered his own ID again. His medical record was very sparse, and like Xi Siyan's, there was a whole year blank. Jing Miao scrolled down and suddenly saw a "Mark Cleansing Surgery Appointment."

"Cleansing... mark..."

"Little Jing." A young man stood at the door, smiling as he knocked on the wall. "Sorry, are you done with the computer?"

Jing Miao was like a student caught playing games in class, hurriedly closing the page. He stood up holding that stack of reports, his face turning red as he apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm done."

The young man smiled: "It's fine, I just happened to need to check some data."

Jing Miao nodded and quickly left.

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Xi Siyan, the sins you committed must be repaid. You can't get out of it just because the kid has grown up.