The Emperor's Pampered Wife 2 An Outstanding Performance

The sun was just rising that time, everyone was practically sleeping in the neighborhood but the young doctor Hou was already up. She slung her back backpack with a a key chain stating 'World's Most Awesome Doctor' written in it. It wasn't like she was bragging but the key chain held a special meaning to her. It was the first thing that commemorated her arrival to her dreams of becoming a full fledged doctor. A profession she once thought was a pipe dream but through much struggle, she finally made it.

But now, she had to leave the country that made her realize her dream. A sad smile dominated her face as she looked around her apartment. It was full of memories, both good and bad. She glanced at her kitchen which witnessed her journey from a terrible cook who burns even hot dogs to a woman who one can call a great wife to be.

Then she lingered her eyes on her living room which practically saw all her mood s.h.i.+fts. It stood witness of how she still watch cartoons and idolize young men whose great at singing and performing. Ah, great times. Lastly, her mini library which was there when she's gloomy or overly excited for a good read. It was the witness of how her pa.s.sion towards romance grew and how her dream guy came to be.

Such great apartment, but she had to leave it because she had already achieved her reason for coming to America. "Don't worry, I'll come back when I have time" she mumbled to the wind as though comforting the apartment. "Madame Rouche will take care of you while I'm gone" she added and took one final glance at the apartment.

With a heavy suitcase and her beloved stuffed toy in her hand, she exited her apartment and locked it with a heavy heart. She placed a gentle kiss on the door, pouring her feelings on it like she was bidding farewell to a lover. After planting the kiss, took slow steps away from her apartment and took the elevator. As the doors closed, a single tear slid down her face which she wiped instantly. No, she's going to return, so she did not have to cry. She comforted herself and got off after arriving at the ground floor.

The owner of the place, Madame Pearson was waiting for her below along the security guard. Both of them had viewed the young woman as a very important person in their life. She was very kind and caring. Even though she comes home rarely, she would always pay them respect and visit them with her signature chocolate cake with cayenne pepper ganache. Whenever someone gets sick, she'd always be the one to give first aid when she's there and help them with the hospital arrangements when she's at the hospital.

After learning of her sudden decision to leave, they were saddened. Seeing the young doctor stepping out the elevator with her suitcase instantly sent Madame Pearson into tears. It was like her grandaughter was leaving and its breaking her heart.

"Madame P" she exclaimed as she ran towards her. She wiped her tears away with a sad look. "Please don't cry, you're making me extremely sad"

Madame Pearson wiped her tears but continued to look at her sadly and silently weep. " I can't help it, you're leaving. Wei Yan, can't you stay?"

Wei Yan gave her a sincere smile and shook her head. "I have to, my stay here is long overdue. I have no more reason to stay away from my homeland. But its not like I'll be gone forever, consider it just going out for a vacation"

Looking at the bright young woman who had a sad look in her eyes made her stop her weeping. She may look fine with everything, but her eyes spoke otherwise. As she look deeply, she saw sadness, a pool of caged tears stood evidence of this. Wei Yan made a decision, as elders they must respect it and not hinder her. If they do so, aren't they just burdening her and making her much more sad.

So the once weeping old woman, hugged her tightly and let her go instantly. "I'll remember your words. Please be safe there"

"I will" she said and took a glance at Mr. Rafael. "See you soon, Mr. Raffie" her smile was enough to show how grateful she was. Rafael nodded his head and waved his hands.

"Bring me your country's best food when you come back" he said as he have deep fascination towards Chinese cuisine.

Wei Yan gave an endearing laugh. "I'll bring tons for you. Madame Rouche will be taking care of the apartment while I'm gone"

"We'll take care of her well, don't worry" he said. This made her relieve because Madame Rouche was quite a hard one to handle, but if Rafael was ready to take on the challenge, then she has nothing more to fear.

"Then, I'm off" she finally said and stepped out of the building, instantly boarding a taxi. She knew she would cry if she took another glance, so she fixed her gaze on her panda stuffed toy with a determined look. Once she's back in China, she will devote herself more to her job.

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Wei Yan was now inside the airplane, a book of another romantic encounter in her hands. She swept her gaze outside and felt warmth rus.h.i.+ng through her. She's finally mustered up the courage to return that it felt magical and nauseous.

Is she nervous?

Likely, since the possibility of direct encounter with her fear is high.

"Honey? Honey, what's wrong?" the sudden call of a Chinese woman perked up her ears. She had called out quite loudly making some pa.s.sengers look her way, including her.

Beside the woman was a three years old girl who was already crying and wheezing. She was clutching her chest as though she was in so much pain and was clearly out of breath as sweats began dripping down her face. "She's having an attack. Xu, get her inhaler, quick" the male beside her ordered and stood up to hold the child's hands. "Its okay, baby, take deep breaths"

The woman named Xu scrambled in their luggage, practically throwing everything inside. "Xu, hurry!" the man yelled taking some people by surprise.

They were speaking Chinese and most of the people in that flight were foreigners who was invited to an event in China. It was obvious the child was having an attack but what is she looking for?

The stewardess was already beside them, trying to help and control the situation. "Madame, what are we looking for, I may be of a.s.sistance"

Xu was already in tears as she crawled on the floor to take another look at the things she threw out. "Her inhaler, I didn't find it"

"Are you sure you had it inside the bag?" she asked while also looking around for the inhaler. "Did you see any inhaler while she's searching for her bag?" she asked the pa.s.sengers in English.

The couple who was looking at them the whole time shook their head. "We saw everything except any inhaler"

"Xu, what are you doing?!" the man yelled out again while soothing their daughter. "Its getting terrible"

Xu cried even more after hearing him exclaim. "I'm looking"

The stewardess looked at her in worry. "Madame, it looks like it wasn't there. Perhaps you packed it in your checked luggage, it happens most of the time"

The young woman stopped, a sudden scene played out in her mind sending her tears to lose control. "Oh my G.o.d, Yan, its in our checked luggage!"

Her husband stopped and looked at her in utter disbelief. "What? How the heck did that happen!"

Her wife shook her head. "I don't know!" she was now terrified to unknown lengths. What are they going to do now?

Noticing the sudden turn of events, her husband instantly called out for medical a.s.sistance. "Is there a doctor or a physician on board? Please come forward, there's a child having an asthma attack, we need immediate a.s.sistance"

Wei Yan closed her book in an instant and stood up. She walked towards the pa.s.senger's seat and looked at the stewardess. "I'm a doctor at Yi Lan hospital, call for the ambulance to be ready once we land. Tell them its Doctor Hou Wei Yan. And get me an oxygen meter, please"

She clutched down and looked at the child. She was short of breath and might pa.s.s out but she's holding out quite well. "Listen, darling" she stopped and looked at her parents. "What's her nickname?"

"Ruru. We call her Ruru" he mother instantly answered making her nod.

"Listen, Ruru. You're a very brave and outstanding girl. You're very calm, you're doing it excellently, stay like that, okay? Stay calm. This older sister will help you, so take long deep breaths for me, okay? Ruru?" she asked with a bright smile sending the kid the a.s.surance she needed.

Surprisingly, the kid nodded her head. The stewardess instantly gave her the oxygen meter. After a short while, she found out the child's oxygen level was dipping to a dangerous level. She looked around and calmly told the stewardess. "Ask for an inhaler"

The stewardess nodded her head and an instant, a middle aged woman raised her hand. "I have an inhaler with me" she walked towards them with an inhaler in her hands. Wei Yan took a glance around and knew there won't be any hands raising up.

"Ma'am, are you the one using the inhaler?" she asked as the woman placed it in her hand. Wei Yan checked the inhaler.

"Yes, its for me"

Slowly, she shook her head and looked at the child. "Its for adults. She's too young to understand how it properly works" she concluded and looked around once more.

Wei Yan took the mother's hands and placed it in child's hands. "Please hold her and calm her while I make preparations"

The husband looked at her dumbfounded. "What are you doing?"

She clapped her hand, drawing everyone's attention towards her. "I need your help to make a makes.h.i.+ft nebulizer that delivers both oxygen and asthma medication. To create it, I need some things that you may have. I need a water bottle and a plastic cup" she asked in a kind manner no one can decline.

The couple earlier looked at their bag and luckily they have a water bottle. The young woman strode towards her and gave her the water bottle. Meanwhile, one old man handed her a plastic cup. She bowed down towards them. "I appreciate it, thank you so much"

She looked at the stewardess once more. "I need something to cut this up, an oxygen mask and an oxygen tank"

The stewardess took immediate action and gave her everything that she needed. "I had already called Yi Lan and they said they are on stand by"

"Thank you. Mr. Yan, please lend me a hand" Seeing his daughter in such pain and not being able to do a thing, is very excruciating. If she does not do anything about this matter, it may leave some pent up frustration to the father. The husband instantly let loose of his wife's hand and aided the doctor.

She cut up a water bottle and added oxygen to one end and the adult inhaler through a hole in a plastic bottle. Thus, the oxygen and medication will get delivered through the bottle's opening, directly to the child. After finis.h.i.+ng her contraption, she brought it to Ruru and with the help of her parents placed the oxygen mask.

She looked at the crying mother and slowly rubbed her back. "She's going to be fine" she said and gave a sincere smile. "Your child is a fighter, and she have great parents to support her"

"Thank you" she cried as she hugged the doctors arms. Her husband let loose of the tears as he watched his daughter slowly regaining her normal breathing.

"Thank you doctor" he said as he wiped away his tears and held his daughter's hands.

This made everyone in the airplane who witnessed her performance clap their hands. Wei Yan looked at them and kindly gave them a humble smile. "Its because you helped me, thank you so much" she said making them clap once more.

After it died down, she clutched again. "I will continue to observe her until we get to China" The parents nodded their head.

But right after two hours, the child had already began playing with her mother once more. The people who continued watching along Wei Yan gave her an amused glance. This young woman, she seems too young to be a doctor that they doubted her at first. But she's the complete example of don't judge a book by its cover phrase. What she did was simply outstanding.