Three weeks later. A warm winter sun shone into the spacious courtyard, making the leaves of several hollies gleam with a jade-green luster.
This was a military-exclusive hospital located in the suburbs of Beijing. Usually very quiet, today it appeared exceptionally lively. A round-faced girl with short hair was surrounded by more than a dozen people, signing autographs and taking group photos. Most of those surrounding her were girls, and their cheerful chatter echoed endlessly.
The girl wore a white down jacket, her rosy face brimming with smiles as she welcomed everyone warmly. If not for the fact that she remained seated with a pair of custom crutches placed beside her, one would never have guessed she was a patient.
Chapter 20