Han Fang Zhou stayed silent and looked at Yun Hua.

Yun Hua pursed her lips and said quietly, "I'm sorry but I went ahead and made this decision by myself. If you don't think it's appropriate, I... I'll contact them..."

"Thank you."

Han Fang Zhou's voice was very soft but Yun Hua heard it clearly.

"Oh. It's alright as long as you don't mind me butting in. After all... He is your father, but I went and got Brother Qi's men to teach him a lesson... It's disrespecting an elder no matter how you look at it..." Yun Hua said quietly.

In Chinese culture, children don't talk about their parents' mistakes, but a father should still behave like a father should, right?

Yun Hua has seen alcoholics and problem gamblers. These people were no better than drug addicts and could easily destroy a family.

Countless problem gamblers ended up bringing ruin to their families.

The scarier thing was that gambling and drugs were similar in the sense that both are easily hooked on and especially hard to remove completely!

While they might have cleared his current debts, he could easily go back to gambling and end up getting himself into debt again, causing the same cycle to start again.

"It's fine as long as you're not angry. I'll leave first with Zhan Shi Bang, see you." Yun Hua breathed a sigh of relief and waved goodbye to Han Fang Zhou before leaving with Zhan Shi Bang.

Han Fang Zhou stood in place, watching them leave, only turning to return home after they had completely left his sight.

"Brother, has Sister Hua left?" Han Yu Nuo asked immediately upon seeing Han Fang Zhou. Han Yu Nuo was transferring the medicine into a bowl.

Han Fang Zhou took the bowl from his sister's hand and brought it to his mother's room.

After coming out of the room, he spotted the two cups on the table, a pale blue one and a pale pink one. Han Fang Zhou stared at the two cups for a while before picking up the pink one and returning to his room.

Within a short while, Han Yu Nuo called out, "Brother, have you seen my cup? It was here just now but it's gone now..."

"Use mine first." Han Fang Zhou said.

"I don't want to, the bad guy brother used your cup, no way I'm using it." Han Yu Nuo said.

"I'll get you another one later."

Han Yu Nuo pouted. All of sudden, she remembered something and trotted off to Han Fang Zhou's room, pushing the door open. As she expected, the pink cup was sitting on Han Fang Zhou's bedside table."

"Brother! Why would you steal my cup?" Han Yu Nuo said with her hands on her hips, "Oh... Must be because Sister Hua had used it, aren't I right... Brother, didn't you hate pink..."

...

On Wednesday, the shop ran by the two mothers held its grand opening.

They mainly sold Mala soup with some other side dishes and snacks on the side. To the students, this place could settle their 3 daily meals.

Due to the good location, the great variety of soup, generous portions, and great taste, the shop was filled to the brim on the very first day!

The students of class 15 who were supposed to be guests ended up becoming part of the crew, serving dishes, washing plates, helping out in the kitchen, manning the cashier... They were all awfully busy!

On Friday, Fan Meng Ying called and asked Yun Hua to head to the provincial swimming center on Saturday.

Yun Hua had not finished deciding and there was still no news on Bao Si Qing after those days, so Yun Hua was feeling a little restless.

Her greatest fear would be that her rebirth would change too many people's destinies. It would be fine if the change was from bad to good, but if it was the other way around, she would not be able to deal with the guilt.

Maybe her prayers really did go through because there was finally news about Bao Si Qing!

After school was dismissed in the afternoon, Chu Yu ran over to find her, "The boss has returned to the country safely and is receiving treatment in a military hospital!"

Yun Hua's emotions settled down for good!

As long as he was back in the country, receiving care in the military hospital, then there would be no more problems.

Yun Hua was too excited and ended up hugging Chu Yu...

Chu Yu stiffened up in an instant.

After Yun Hua came down from her high, she pushed Chu Yu away, "Chu Yu, where's the military hospital? I'll be heading to the provincial swimming center tomorrow. I don't want to waste any time so I intend on going tonight and heading over to find Coach Fan first thing tomorrow morning. Would you like to go to the hospital to visit your boss?"

Chu Yu pursed his lips but still ended up shaking his head, "I can't do much even if I go to the hospital so I'll follow you."

Chu Yu did not forget that his mission was to protect Yun Hua.

"We can also head over to the provincial capital tonight. I'll get someone to reserve two rooms. It would be a little hard to get rooms on a Friday." Chu Yu said.

Yun Hua nodded, "Remember to let me know after you get the reservation, I'll pass you the money. I insist you take it!"

Chu Yu nodded soundlessly.

At night, Jiang Huan Qing was very worried after Yun Hua talked to her, "You're going to the provincial capital alone, will you be fine? How about I go with you?"

"No need, Chu Yu will be heading home. He's from the provincial capital so nothing will go wrong with him leading to way. Plus, I'll be heading over to find Coach Fan first thing in the morning. Mom, you don't have to worry." Yun Hua said.

Of course, Jiang Huan Qing's worry would not be dispelled so quickly, "I think better not, how could I be at ease when both of you are just kids..."

"But mom, what happens to the store if you leave? There are a lot of customers on a Saturday. Aunty Zhou and Shi Ying can't manage them by themselves. By the way, it would be good to hire some helpers, even students under the work-study program is fine, don't wear Aunty Zhou and yourself out too much!"

"How could I be worn out with just this bit of work?" Jiang Huan Qing smiled, "I'll still go look for some students to help out. That Xia Qing Yu from your class is pretty good. She doesn't talk but she fast and nimble. Her family seems to be in a bit of trouble too, I'll ask to find a chance to ask if she would like to work here..."

"Sure, mom you call the shots."

Under Yun Hua's persuasion and Chu Yu's reliable physique, Jiang Huan Qing ended up agreeing to Yun Hua's plan.

There was not much to pack. Yun Hua threw her set of swimming gear and another two set of clothes into a bag and was done.

They took the 7 pm bus and arrived in the provincial capital at 10.30 pm

The rooms Chu Yu got were close to the swimming center. By the time they arrived, it was 11 pm.

Yun Hua knew that Coach Fan would definitely be testing her tomorrow, so she had to rest early no matter how excited she was!

Yun Hua woke up at 6 am the next day.

After washing up, Chu Yu came over and knocked on her door.

It was only 7.30 am after their breakfast so Yun Hua thought that they might have to wait, but it didn't take long before Coach Fan appeared.

Behind Coach Fan was a listless girl who was constantly yawning.

Seeing Yun Hua, Fan Meng Ying was satisfied and nodded, "Follow me in."

Changing, warm-up, entering the pool...

Yun Hua tried her best to improve her performance.

After a few laps. Fan Meng Ying's expression became more and more serious.

Yun Hua wrapped herself with the towel and stood in front of Fan Meng Ying nervously. Before Fan Meng Ying could speak, the listless girl behind her spoke up.

"Too nervous? This isn't a competition. Also, your actions are too stiff and wasteful..."

"Fan Zi Tong!" Fan Meng Ying glared at the girl/

The girl shrugged and went off to change and warm-up.

Fan Meng Ying then looked at Yun Hua, "You do have a lot of problems! But as I've said, all these can be fixed, provided that you are hardworking enough!"

Yun Hua knew clearly that she had a lot of issues.

She needed this specialized coaching very much!

Most professional swimmers would start to swim around 6 or 7 years old. They would then begin specialized training between 10 to 13 years old.

She had missed out on both timings.

However, it wasn't too late!

For girls, there were many events where their peak performance would happen around the age of 14 to 16!

It was not late for her to change and fix her flaws. Furthermore, she had the great Coach Fan to help her out!

Coach Fan was very attentive, guiding her every action, even pointing on how to adapt her muscles to specific actions...

She also pointed out specific areas to target as well as how to improve the coordination between different muscles!

She told Yun Hua not to focus on the results but to focus on changing her body!

"This December's winter swimming championship, next March's Spring swimming championship, next Summer's national swimming championship, and next October's City Games that will serve as a dry run for the 2008 Olympic games... These will all serve as your steps towards the 2008 Olympic games. As long as you keep improving, you would be able to participate in the Olympics! Of course, you're still young so it doesn't matter if you miss the 2008 Olympic Games. After all, you'd only be 20 by the next Olympic Games. But you need to be considering carefully, while you might be able to participate in two or maybe even three more Olympic games, but the 2008 Olympic Games is the only one hosted by our country!"

Yun Hua clenched her fist.

In the 2016 Rio Olympics, the youngest swimmer was only 13 years old and there was a 14-year-old participant from China who made it into the semi finals!

Even though they did not get into the finals, let alone the gold medal, they still managed to qualify and become the youngest competitors!

If other people could do it at such an age, why couldn't she?

She would be turning 14 soon, and she would be 15 by the time the Olympics starts! What's stopping her from qualifying?

She can do it, she definitely can!

Sunday afternoon, after changing onshore, Fan Meng Ying went to find Yun Hua again.

"It's good to have a goal but you are too nervous, giving yourself too much pressure! More haste, less speed. You need to adjust your mentality." Fan Meng Ying said, "You're still young, you have to work hard but you can't give yourself too much pressure! Understand?"

Yun Hua nodded.

"Due to the issues with your body, you have to follow my exercise regime strictly. Do not try to do more. You have to know that you're still young, your muscles and strength are rapidly growing. If you overexert yourself, you will not only harm your strength but also your health! An early injury will end your future! Remember this well!"

"Understood, thank you Coach Fan!"

...

After leaving the swimming center, Yun Hua took a few deep breaths.

Goals, dreams, but not too much pressure! More haste, less speed!

More haste, less speed!

Yun Hua chanted this sentence over and over in her heart.

On the 6 o'clock bus heading to Jiang Xi.

Yun Hua could not hold back any longer and asked Chu Yu, "How is Bao Si Qing's condition? There shouldn't be anything to worry about given the conditions available at the military hospital, right?"

Chu Yu nodded expressionlessly.

This was his normal attitude so Yun Hua did not pay any attention to it.

However, when Wednesday came, Yun Hua discovered that something was wrong with Chu Yu.

The normally calm and focused Chu Yu ended up slamming his hand when closing the door, walking into a lamppost, even picking the wrong end of the chopstick when eating... It was as if he was in a trance!

When Chu Yu tried entering the room once again, he almost bumped his head against the door frame. Luckily, Yun Hua managed to grab onto him and pulled him back in time.

"Chu Yu, what's with you in the past two days?" Yun Hua asked with a serious expression on her face.

Chu Yu was distracted for a moment before he shook his head and said, "It's nothing."

"Doesn't seem that way to me!" Yun Hua stared at him and asked, "What happened? Could it be... That something happened to Bao Si Qing again? Didn't he return back to China? Wasn't he admitted to a military hospital... Wait a moment, is he injured very seriously? Did his injuries worsen?"

Yun Hua's breathing almost came to a stop.

Chu Yu clenched his fists; his eyes were scarlet when he said, "Boss... Received emergency medical resuscitation again this afternoon..."

"..." Yun Hua's leg became a little soft, and she could barely stand on her two feet, "How is he? How is his condition now?"

Chu Yu turned his face to the side and said, "They're still trying to resuscitate him."

Yun Hua was suddenly feeling a little dizzy.

She kept breathing and breathing, trying to calm herself down. She wanted to say something, but no words would come out of her mouth.

After a long time had passed, Yun Hua finally calmed herself down and said, "No, he will definitely be okay! I'm certain that he will be fine! Absolutely nothing will happen to him!"

Chu Yu suddenly nodded his head and agreed, "That's right, the boss will definitely be fine!"

Yun Hua bit her thumb, but the pain still couldn't clear up her chaotic mind.

"C-can I visit him?" Yun Hua couldn't help but ask.

After asking the question, she became slightly uneasy again.

Why did she want to see Bao Si Qing so badly?

She didn't have any relations with Bao Si Qing...

Chu Yu was one of Bao Si Qing's teammates, so it was natural for him to visit his injured boss. But she...

At first, Bao Si Qing was like an unreachable and imaginary hero in her mind. He was a martyr who had been pushed onto the altar to sacrifice himself for the good of his country. He was a hero on CTV news. People considered him as Mr. Perfect in military uniform!

He was like a character that only existed in a legend.

But after she got to know him, Yun Hua realized that he was not as aloof as she had once imagined. The unapproachable Mr. Perfect in military uniform was in fact, a ruffian, a rogue...

But she had to admit that he was very attentive and... Manly!

Especially after she found out that he forced Xiao Ru Yue to a position where she was unable to defend herself using the voice recording and that he punished He Yu Xiang mercilessly on her behalf...

After that, Yun Hua's feelings for him became a little more complicated!

For someone of his status, it was... Too disgraceful and childish for him to stoop to such a level!

Even so, he still did those things for her.

He used somewhat underhanded, ridiculous, and childish methods to avenge her...

Yun Hua had never met someone like him in the two lives she lived.

This was the first time someone had ignored their status and stooped to such a low level to avenge her and help her vent her anger...

Yun Hua wasn't completely sure of her feelings towards Bao Si Qing, but she knew one thing for sure, that she absolutely did not want anything to happen to him!

"I believe that the boss's return to China has been kept a secret..." Chu Yu was in a difficult situation due to Yun Hua's request, "The hospital in the military district would definitely be heavily guarded. Even I might not even be able to visit him..."

If Chu Yu was unable to visit his boss, then it stands to reason that Yun Hua probably wouldn't be able to either.

What should she do?

"Why don't we head there first?" Yun Hua bit her lip and said, "Even if... Even if I can't visit him, it'll be fine as long as I can ask about his condition."

Chu Yu couldn't bear to correct her. If his boss's return to China was confidential, then all information regarding his boss in this country would be kept confidential. That includes information about his injury... It would definitely be kept confidential!

"Okay, let's head there first and have a look." Chu Yu nodded.

It was Wednesday, a school day, so she took another two days off from school. She then used Fan Meng Ying as an excuse to deceive Jiang Huan Qing. The two people hit the road and their destination was the hospital in the military district!

Military hospitals were actually a common sight.

In this era, military hospitals had long been opened to the public. The military hospitals would admit civilians for treatment. Military hospitals usually had better treatments for injuries and trauma.

It was very common for major cities to have a few military hospitals.

However, the military hospital that Chu Yu brought Yun Hua to was around military region Z. This hospital was not open to the public.

They drove for a while and wandered through the region until they finally reached the hospital. However, they weren't even allowed to enter the hospital when they arrived at its entrance.

"Don't you have an ID card?" Yun Hua couldn't help but ask Chu Yu.

The corner of Chu Yu's mouth twitched, "I'm only a backup member of the team. And... Even if I become a part of the actual team in the future, I will probably be providing technical support from the sideline most of the time. It's not easy to join the frontline."

Yun Hua looked at the sky.

"Then... Can we climb over the wall?" Yun Hua looked around, but before Chu Yu could speak, she answered her own question, "Fine, forget my stupid question. Can we wait here by the door and see if you can meet an acquaintance that can help us get in?"

Chu Yu wanted to cover his face with his hand. He had never been so embarrassed before!

Yun Hua had always acted in a rational, calm, prudent, and wise manner. So why did she... Become such a foolish little girl now?!

The guards at the gates of the military hospital carried loaded rifles. They had already seen Yun Hua and Chu Yu loitering around the hospital. After a while, someone came over to them and greeted them with a standard military salute.

Chu Yu saluted back subconsciously!

Yu Hua glanced at Chu Yu, and hurriedly followed his example and gave the guard a military salute too. But since she didn't have any training, her salute was somewhat sloppy...

"Comrades, what's wrong?" the young guard asked with a stern expression on his face.

Chu Yu's face flushed red in embarrassment. He didn't know how to respond.

Unlike Yun Hua, Chu Yu was still part of the system. After all, Yun Hua had experienced a less conventional lifestyle ten years into the future. She even knew how to act cute in front of army officers! In the future, there was no distinction between military officers and ordinary citizens!

Yun Hua admired soldiers, but she was not afraid of them, "Hi, brother. We're looking for someone in the hospital..."

Before she could even finish speaking, the young guard's face had already turned scarlet red in embarrassment, "You can just address me as comrade!