When they arrived at the ward, they saw Han Xue lying asleep on the edge of the bed, and the book had slipped to the ground. The old man had a kind face and looked at Han Xue with a smile. Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, the old man looked up and, upon realizing it was Ye Qian, made a gesture of silence towards him.
Glancing at Han Xue, Ye Qian understood and tiptoed in. He gently closed the door and walked to his father's bedside, saying, "Dad, are you feeling better?"
Nodding, the old man said, "I'm fine." Oh, by the way, waiter, where have you been in the past eight years? How have you been?
Ye Qian was silent for a while and said, "Dad, let's not talk about this anymore. I bought some porridge. You can have some."
The old man knew that Ye Qian didn't want to bring it up, so he didn't insist any longer. He glanced at Han Xue, who was sleeping beside him, and said, "This child is also a pitiful one. Her parents were hit and killed by a car, but she didn't get a penny in compensation. She said her parents should take full responsibility for this car accident. Sigh."
Glancing at Han Xue, Ye Qian turned his head and said, "Dad, you've worked so hard these years." Now that I'm back, you don't have to work so hard. Just enjoy your old age in peace. "By the way, didn't Big Brother and Third Brother come back to see you?" Ye Qian said as he took the lunch box out of the plastic bag.
Yes, but they have all started their own families now. It would be a burden for me to follow them. Besides, I'm also reluctant to leave that group of old neighbors. The old man said.
Ye Qian's eyes involuntarily reddened. Parents' hearts are truly pitiful. Even if they are not biological children, their father still behaves like this. Undoubtedly, he is the greatest person, at least in the hearts of this group of orphans. Handing over the lunch box, Ye Qian continued, "No matter what, I won't let you go out and work hard anymore. I'll take care of you from now on."
The old man didn't take the lunch box. He glanced at Han Xue and said, "Let's give it to Xiaoxue. I don't have much appetite." This girl hasn't eaten dinner yet. Alas, she thought I didn't know. Then he patted Han Xue on the head and called out softly, "Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue"
Han Xue slowly woke up, rubbed her eyes and asked, "Dad, do you want to drink water when you wake up? I'll pour it for you."
The old man shook his head and said, "No, Xiaoxue. Your second elder brother bought some porridge back. Have some."
It was only then that Han Xue noticed Ye Qian. She called him "Second Brother" and then said, "Dad, I'm not hungry. You eat instead."
I bought two copies. Each of you has one copy. Ye Qian said, "Xiaoxue, go back and rest after you finish eating. I'll be with Dad tonight."
"No, Second brother. I'll take care of Dad. You go back and rest." Han Xue said.
Ye Qian gave a slight smile and said, "Fool, I haven't seen my dad for eight years. We have a lot to talk about. You don't mean to hinder me and my dad, do you?"
Han Xue gave a sweet smile and said, "All right."
After the meal, Han Xue said goodbye to her father and walked out. Ye Qian saw her off to the hospital gate, took out two red bulls from his bosom and handed them over, saying, "It's not safe at night. Take a taxi back."
"Second brother, no need. I have money." Han Xue said.
"Fool, why bother to be polite to your second elder brother?" Ye Qian gave a slight smile and said, not allowing Han Xue to say anything more. He directly hailed a taxi, stuffed Han Xue into it, and ordered the driver to drive back to the shantytown. Watching the car slowly drive away from the hospital, Ye Qian finally turned and walked into the ward.
"Waiter, I'm really fine. I don't need anyone to keep me company. You can go back too." The old man saw Ye Qian come in and said.
Ye Qian smiled slightly and said, "Dad, it's been a long time since my father and I sat together and had a good chat. It's a rare opportunity. Let's have a good talk."
It's a pity there's no wine. The old man sighed and said.
Ye Qian, as if by magic, took out a bottle of Erguotou from his pocket. The two of them smiled at each other, and everything was understood without words.
Ye Qian didn't know when he fell asleep either. Last night, he chatted with his father while drinking until very late. Because his father was still injured, it was basically Ye Qian who drank alone. Ye Qian's usual tolerance for alcohol wouldn't be so poor, but yesterday he got drunk very quickly. Perhaps, if the wine doesn't intoxicate, people will naturally get drunk.
When Ye Qian woke up in the morning, he saw a white doctor's coat on his body and was slightly stunned for a moment. He had no idea who had put it on him. Looking up at his father, who was still in a deep sleep, Ye Qian gave a slight smile, stood up and walked out.
After washing up, Ye Qian fetched a basin of water and walked towards the ward. In the corridor, a nurse came towards me. When she reached Ye Qian's side, the nurse stopped, smiled slightly and asked, "You're awake. Did you sleep well last night?"
Ye Qian gave her a surprised look, nodded somewhat blankly and replied, "Yes, I slept very well. Thank you."
"Can my clothes be returned to me now?" said the nurse.
Ye Qian was even more at a loss. He was stunned for a moment before remembering that he had indeed put on a doctor's coat when he got up in the morning. Could it be that the nurse in front of him had put it on him? He took a careful look at the nurse. Her face was apple, her skin was flawless, and she had a sweet and pure smile.
Lin Rourou had never seen a man cry as miserably as Ye Qian in all her life. Last night, as usual, she went to make her rounds in the ward. Seeing Ye Qian and his father drinking and talking, she was immediately furious and wanted to rush in and scold Ye Qian severely. Drinking is not allowed in the hospital. However, when she saw Ye Qian crying like a child, her heart suddenly softened. She didn't know why, but when she saw Ye Qian's eyes, she always felt that this man must have buried a lot of pain in his heart and there must be many stories about him. Knowing that eavesdropping on others' privacy was wrong, Lin Rourou still couldn't help but listen quietly outside to Ye Qian crying and talking until he fell into a deep sleep. Seeing him asleep, Lin Rourou went back to her room, took a doctor's coat and put it over him. She looked at his handsome face and was actually a little intoxicated for a moment. When seeing the scar on his face, I couldn't help reaching out and gently stroking it. She was sure that the man in front of her was a man with a story.
Ye Qian came to his senses, smiled awkwardly and said, "The clothes are in the ward. Wait a moment. I'll give them to you right away."
"Since I'm also going to make rounds in the ward, let's join in," Lin Rourou said.
Ye Qian had never felt cared for or protected in front of any woman before, but this deft and charming nurse in front of him gave him such a feeling. For a moment, Ye Qian was as obedient as a well-behaved child. After a soft "Mm-hmm", he followed her into the ward.