When he was hungry, he would take out a huge pancake he had brought from home and take two bites. It's a website that saves the most data and has no advertisements. When he was thirsty, he would drink the water from the kettle. As long as he did not collapse from exhaustion, he would absolutely not allow himself to stop! Even if the machine stopped, he would continue working! It was not for anything else but for the child at home!
The scene changed again. Cao Can dragged his exhausted body back home by car.
The lights at home were dim. To save money, they had specially changed the large wattage light bulbs to small ones.
"Auntie Liu came to collect the debt today. I said it would be in a few days, but she wasn't too happy." Cao Can's wife was sitting on the stove bed. Beside her was the little girl, Cao Xueke. Cao Xueke was sleeping soundly in bed. The man did not dare speak loudly as he gently waved his fan to cool the child down. At the same time, he chased away the mosquitoes. However, he was covered in sweat.
When Cao Can heard his wife say that, he said in a deep voice, "Just wait a little longer. There will be money soon. Once this month's salary is paid … "
"What about the child after the money is paid?" Cao Can's wife, Li Xiang, interrupted him. She stared intently at Cao Can, her eyes filled with sharpness and questioning, as well as despair and pain.
Cao Can fell silent. He bent his back and sat on the stove bed. He wanted to lie down and rest for he was just too exhausted. However, he did not. Instead, he continued sitting there. It was as though the house would not collapse if he did not lie down.
Cao Can did not sleep much that night. Early the next morning, he got up to pack his things and went down the well again.
However, three days later, Cao Can was carried back. It was said that he had fainted from being down the well for too long. The mine told him to rest at home for a few days before going back.
When Li Xiang heard that, she immediately burst into tears. She hugged Cao Can, not knowing what to say. Wiping Cao Can's face, washing him, and feeding him was the only thing she could do. She did not know what else she could do.
Cao Can did not know how long he had been unconscious. The first thing he said when he woke up was, "I'm fine. What time is it now? I haven't finished my work. If I miss a day, my salary will be deducted. "
With that said, Cao Can got up and walked out. However, after taking two steps, his body began to sway. When Li Xiang saw this, she pounced over and hugged Cao Can's waist, "I'm not going. I'm not going today … So be it. Let's think of other ways to earn money."
Cao Can said with a wry smile, "To think you would say such silly things. Aren't I perfectly fine? Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. Take a break in the car later. It won't affect your work. "
"No … you can't go. You have been unconscious for a day! "Li Xiang cried.
Cao Can was taken aback. A day? He didn't care why he was in a coma for so long. He only cared about how much money he would have to deduct if he didn't go for a day!
At that moment, Cao Can's trousers were being hugged. He looked down and saw his daughter, Cao Xueke, hugging his leg. She looked up and said, "Daddy, let's not go, alright? You haven't played with Xueke for a long time. You said that you would find time to play games with Xueke. You said you wanted to give Xueke a gift … Dad, can you not go? Mom cried the whole day yesterday. Xueke's heart ached for her. "
Cao Can looked at his wife, Li Xiang, who tried her best not to cry. She forced a smile and said, "No … The child was just talking nonsense."
"Our Xueke never lies," said Cao Can. Then, he hugged Li Xiang's shoulders tightly.
The scene changed again. Cao Can was playing games in the yard with Cao Xueke. At that moment, it was unknown who was holding a funeral, but a group of people were carrying a coffin, blowing trumpets, and scattering paper money by the door.
Cao Xueke asked out of curiosity, "Daddy, I don't think I'll need such a big piece of wood in the future."
Upon hearing this, Cao Can's tears instantly flowed down. He turned around abruptly and wiped his tears. He squatted down and said with a smile, "Xueke won't need that."
"Xueke knows. Xueke heard your conversation with Mommy. However, Xueke isn't afraid! With Daddy and Mommy by my side, there's nothing to be afraid of! "Cao Xueke hugged Cao Can as she said with a beaming smile. Cao Can knew that Cao Xueke still did not understand what death represented. He did not wish for her to know what death was either. All he did was hug his daughter …
"Alright, let's find Mommy. Let's see what Mommy is doing," whispered Cao Can.
Cao Xueke nodded obediently and ran into the house.
As for Cao Can, he turned around and walked out. He knew that he could not rest. At the very least, he could not afford such a luxurious rest now! He needed to work! He needed money!
The scene changed again. At the construction site, Cao Can heard people discussing something when he went to the bathroom.
"Did you hear? Old Wu's matter has been settled. It didn't happen. "
"What? It's such a huge matter. His family came to stir up a fuss, but it didn't happen? "
"Old Wu's death cannot be blamed entirely on our mine. He died in the mine because he did not listen to our advice. Besides, I heard that our boss compensated his family with three hundred thousand! Think about it. He's already dead. What's the point of his family stirring up a fuss? It's not like they can kill our boss, right? Once the money is paid, it's time for him to be cremated. "
"Who did you hear this from?"
"It's up to you whether you believe it or not. It's not a secret. You will know if you ask around. Alright, let's cut the crap. Let's get back to work. "
Upon hearing this, Cao Can fell into deep thought. That day, Cao Can clearly did not work as hard as he did in the past.
When night fell, Cao Can returned home in the dark. He ate more than usual and drank two more cups of alcohol. However, he did not speak much. However, he felt a lot more relaxed.
"Old Cao, we agreed to rest for a few days before going. Why did you go again? Don't you want your body anymore?! "Li Xiang had a sobbing tone. She had been holding it in until Cao Can finished his meal. Only then did she erupt.
Cao Can patted Li Xiang on the shoulder and said, "Alright, alright. Don't think too much. Everything will be fine. Don't worry. With me around, everything will be fine. "
"Okay." Li Xiang listened to Cao Can repeat that everything would be fine. Although she knew that it would be difficult for everything to be fine, she still nodded, hoping to ease Cao Can's mind.
However, there was a knock on the door. Following that, there was a shout from outside. "Cao Can, I know you are back. When are you going to return the money your family borrowed from me? I know it's not easy for your family. I've delayed it for so long. How much longer are you going to wait? "
When Li Xiang heard that, her body trembled. She tugged at Cao Can and shook her head slightly. Her intention was to not make a sound and pretend that there was no one at home.
However, Cao Can still forced a smile at her. He patted her on the shoulder and left.
Then, Li Xiang heard Cao Can's voice. "Auntie Liu, don't worry. I'll return the money to you at the end of the month. I won't delay it any further. "
"That's what you said. I'll believe you again." Then, Auntie Liu's footsteps faded away.
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