Since he was going to be discharged, Li He asked Li Long to go through the discharge procedures. Of course, he had to pay for the discharge. Duan Mei followed behind Li Long with a gloomy face. Although Li Zhaokun was her father-in-law, he had more than one son. Why did his youngest son have to pay for everything? Her daughter didn't have to pay, but her other son had to. She couldn't help but complain, "Three thousand yuan is gone."
It was three thousand yuan. If it was just a few hundred yuan, she wouldn't have complained. After all, her eldest uncle had subsidized their family a lot! However, the three thousand yuan was the hard-earned money she and her husband worked hard to collect trash! They couldn't sleep in in the morning, and they basically didn't have time to rest at noon. After a busy day of work, it would be eight or nine o 'clock at night.
Although they had a lot of savings over the years, it would be strange if she didn't feel heartache when she lost three thousand yuan all of a sudden.
"Hurry up and shut your mouth. Don't come looking for trouble." Lee Long looked around and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that no one had heard. He could go along with his wife's wishes at home, but outside, he couldn't let his wife embarrass him. "How could you call for such a small amount of money? It's not like we don't have money, so why do you have to be so calculative?"
"What do you mean by it's just a little money? It's as if I didn't work hard behind your butt. Look, I don't even have a decent piece of jewelry after so many years. I can't even bear to buy new clothes for the New Year. What's the point of me doing this? I'm living frugally for the sake of this family. My goodness, I've been working so hard, but you've become a good person outside. "Duan Mei's voice unconsciously rose a few octaves, as if she had been wronged.
Seeing that she was about to cry, Li Long was shocked. He didn't dare to disturb others, so he hurriedly said, "Brother won't let us lose money like this. Why can't you understand? "
"Really?" Duan Mei asked in disbelief.
Li Long said angrily, "Don't you know what kind of person our brother is? Think about it. When has he ever made us lose money? It's … it's our house that belongs to him, and even the capital for our business is his. Why are you still like this? Can't you be more sensible? You're always so restless. "
He was too lazy to even mention such a shameful thing, but his wife was too greedy, which made him feel very helpless.
"We have to work day and night on our own. Besides, you're tired of following behind him. "Duan Mei was not convinced by Li Long's words.
Li Long said, "Yes, we can do it. They are much more capable than us. How many of them are living like us? You muddle-headed fool. Alright, don't say anymore. I can tell from his appearance that he has been very tired recently. Don't talk nonsense and make him worry again. "
Although Li He had cut his hair short, Li Long still noticed the white hair on his head.
How old was he? How did his hair turn white?
Duan Mei also said curiously, "That's right. Why are you so haggard? You're so skinny that I almost couldn't recognize you. Do you think he's really sick? It doesn't look like it's a stomach problem. How could someone with a stomach problem be so skinny? "
"Don't talk nonsense. Oh, right. Don't forget that I'm reminding you. It wasn't easy to bring a girl home. Don't talk nonsense, or I'll … "Li Long thought for a long time but could not think of any harsh words.
He saw He Fang and knew that his brother had a partner, so he was very happy for his brother.
"Or what?" Duan Mei looked up at him and sneered, "You're going to divorce me!"
Li Long was at his wit's end. He knew that this woman was amenable to persuasion but not coercion. He sighed and said, "I'm begging you, okay? Stop messing around. "
"I don't need you to tell me. I'm not a fool."
The couple bickered for a long time before they went to complete the discharge procedures.
However, not all six of them were willing to be discharged. Old Li's family had not said anything yet. If they were discharged smoothly, Old Li's family might go back on their word. Mouse Wang and Pan Guangcai dilly-dallied and were not willing to do so.
Pan Guangcai said, "Erhe, he was poisoned and almost died. If it weren't for our luck, we would have met the King of Hell."
"Brother Pan, don't worry. When we go back, we'll do as we should. We definitely won't let anyone suffer." Li He also understood what these people were thinking. It was not easy for them to talk to him calmly!
No matter where they went, they couldn't escape the word 'reason'. The key was that his family was in the wrong. Li Zhaokun's fake wine almost killed someone. It was already good enough that they did not call the police. If they did, Li Zhaokun might be in trouble.
Although he also wished that Li Zhaokun would go to jail for a few years to reflect on himself, this was his biological father. At such a critical moment, he still could not do it.
Mouse Wang also wanted to speak, but Xi Tongcai interrupted, "We're all neighbors. Where can Erhe run to? If there's anything, let's talk at home. Don't you know Erhe's temper?"
Others were afraid that Li He would renege on his debt, but Xi Tongcai was not. Years ago, Li He donated tens of thousands of yuan to the village without a frown. With his character, there was nothing to worry about.
Everyone thought about it and felt that it was reasonable. They did not believe in Li Zhaokun, but Li He and the others still believed in him.
With this, everyone quickly packed up their clothes and left the hospital.
Seagate came over to Li He and said, "Our director is looking for you."
"Then I'll go over." Li He sighed. He owed another favor. Although the other party only took care of him for He Jun's sake, he still owed him a favor, and a big one at that. If it weren't for the fact that the hospital had suppressed such a big incident of mass poisoning, it would have definitely made the headlines, and then it would have spread like wildfire. When the police came to visit, Li Zhaokun wouldn't be able to lie there so comfortably.
He found a fruit bag on the bedside table in the ward and stuffed a few apples into it. Then, he asked for the location of the courtyard office.
The director was a middle-aged man in his forties. He shook Li He's hand and said, "Professor Li, hello. I've heard about you from Mayor He. Now that I've met you, you're indeed a rare talent."
"Thank you. Director Zhang, I've really troubled you this time. "Li He did not need to look in the mirror to know that he looked terrible. He did not look like a talent at all. Even though he knew that he was lying with his eyes closed, he still had to deal with it.
This was how relationships between people worked. What they owed was paid back. It was simple and clear. Achieving sustainable development meant maintaining the common interests of everyone. Slowly, they would all be in the same circle. He could not let Zhang San borrow money from Li Si every day while Zhang San himself was stingy. Their relationship would definitely not last.
Director Zhang smiled and said, "The main thing is that it's not a big deal. If someone really died, we wouldn't be able to handle it even if we wanted to."
His words sounded sincere and righteous. As long as it was within his capabilities, it would not be a problem.
Li He smiled and said, "Director Zhang, I'm still very grateful to you. If you need anything in the future, feel free to call me. Don't stand on ceremony. I'll definitely treat you to a meal after I'm done here. "
"Aiya, there's no need to be so troublesome."
"It's not troublesome at all. I'll ask Mayor He and Mayor Wu if they're interested. We can all get together."
Director Zhang's eyes lit up and he asked tentatively, "Who is this Mayor Wu you're talking about?"
Li He smiled and said, "There aren't many people in the city who call themselves Mayor Wu."
The previous Director He had become Mayor He, and the county's Secretary Wu had become the city's Mayor Wu.
"I've always wanted to ask Mayor Wu for advice on work, but unfortunately, I haven't had the chance," Director Zhang said emotionally.
Li He said confidently, "There will be a chance, there will definitely be a chance. Director Zhang, I won't disturb you anymore. It's a mess to be discharged today, so I'll go and arrange it first. "
"Go ahead." Director Zhang stuffed the bag of fruits that Li He had just placed on his desk into Li He's hands. He patted his hand and said, "We're on the same side, so there's no need to be so polite."
"It's just a token of my appreciation." Li He had stuffed a thousand yuan into the bag of fruits. How could he ask someone to do something for him just for nothing? However, he insisted on leaving the bag of fruits behind.
Director Zhang kept apologizing profusely.
Li He walked out of the director's office and found He Fang guarding the door. He was worried about how to deal with He Fang, so he did not have the time to argue with Li Zhaokun about the fake wine. No matter how stupid Li Zhaokun was, there was no reason for him to commit a crime at his own home. If he really had the intention to sell fake wine, there was no reason for him to drink himself into the hospital and drag his biological father, Li Fucheng, into it.
Li Zhaokun was obviously an unlucky b * stard. He had been tricked by someone else. Besides, although he was not stingy, he definitely did not have such a bad heart and courage. Li He was very sure of this.
He Fang roughly understood Li He's thoughts. "I'd better go back."
Li He shook his head and said, "The security here isn't as good as you think. I'm worried about you going back alone."
He Fang pursed her lips and thought for a long time before saying, "Then I'll wait for you at the hotel here."
"Okay." He didn't look at her anymore, and the smile on his face was a little sad. It wasn't that Li He didn't welcome He Fang, but that he was a country bumpkin. If he brought He Fang back without a proper status, it would be embarrassing for He Fang.
Wang Yulan agreed to let He Fang stay at the hotel. She was a practical person, and there was no time to clean up the house, and there were no new bedding. Besides, it was a mess now, and she didn't want to scare the girl away.
However, Old Grandma disagreed. She muttered to Wang Yulan, "Even raw rice has to be cooked. Do you still want to get married? If you do, you have to listen to me. "
Her thoughts were naturally more serious than Wang Yulan's. It was the right thing to abduct her first. It would be a sin if such a virgin ran away from her.
Moreover, she could see that the girl was willing to go, and her attitude depended on her eldest grandson.
Wang Yulan looked at the delicate He Fang. She really couldn't bear to part with He Fang. After being instigated by Old Grandma, she made up her mind. Her son couldn't find a wife, and it had been a worry for her for a long time.
He Fang was hugged by Old Grandma and Wang Yulan each. She looked at Li He awkwardly.
Li He said, "Mother, Grandmother, let her stay here. I'll send her back tomorrow. "
Send her back?
It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned this. Now that he mentioned it, neither of the two women was willing to let go. Wouldn't the cooked duck fly away?
Old Grandma said with a frightened face, "Look at this group of ignorant third-rate people. How can a girl stay here?"
Her son was a second-rate person, so he could only make fun of the third-rate people.
Li He said that whether it was his mother or Old Grandma, neither of them was reasonable.
He pulled He Fang to the side and said with his head lowered, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
He Fang smiled and said, "You're the one who should be wronged if you leave me here alone."
Li He could only watch as Old Grandma and Old Grandma helped He Fang onto the hand-guided tractor.
What was going on!
The people in the village looked as if they were watching a young lady getting on the bridal sedan chair. Even Li Zhaokun was laughing foolishly at the side. Li He fiercely glared at Li Zhaokun.
Li Zhaokun said, "Why are you staring at me?"
Li He ignored him and also got on the hand-guided tractor. He would settle the score with him when he got back.
Da Zhuang drove a hand-guided tractor, and Li Long drove a hand-guided tractor. The two tractors rumbled as they entered the village. Seeing He Fang sitting between Wang Yulan and Old Grandma, some naughty children began to shout, "Second Brother Li brought his new wife back! Second Brother Li brought his new wife back!"
Li He had an 'as expected' expression on his face. When he brought Zhang Wanting back for the first time, wasn't it like this? Their house was surrounded by layers of people, and all the young ladies came to see what Second Brother Li's wife looked like.
The smile that had just appeared on his lips suddenly disappeared. He felt sad, not because she didn't love him anymore, but because he could no longer trust her.
There was nothing lively all year round. The only lively time was when someone in the village got married and a new wife came into the family. How could the villagers let go of this rare opportunity so easily? This time, everyone had a good time watching. He Fang was tall, so there was no need for people to stretch their necks to squeeze in. Standing outside, they could see what the new wife looked like.
Some people heckled Wang Yulan to ask for wedding candies, but Old Grandma calmly grabbed a bunch of candies from her bag and left.
This was beyond Li He's expectation. When did this old lady buy candies? He couldn't even stop her in time. He smiled at He Fang apologetically, but He Fang nodded at him indifferently.
After the people left, the Li family became quiet. Wang Yulan killed all the old hens that laid eggs. Li He knew that his mother had spent a lot.
He Fang wanted to help in the kitchen, so Wang Yulan and Old Grandma stopped her. They kept asking He Fang what flavor she wanted. He Fang only said that she didn't eat spicy food. This was for Li He's sake. His desire to eat spicy food had gone up in smoke again.
He Zhaodi stood at the door with a smile. Li He was nervous.
She only smiled at Li He, then carried two fish into the kitchen and said to Wang Yulan, "Auntie, I just fished them out from the river. I'll add some food for my new wife. "
Wang Yulan said, "Then calculate how much it is. I'll pay you."
He Zhaodi said, "Auntie, I'm not that greedy. It's for my new wife. But it's not for you. "
Old Grandma smiled and said, "Aiya, it's hard to catch such a big fish in this season. You need to calculate the money, you need to calculate the money."
She was mainly afraid that He Zhaodi's mother, Zhao Chunfang, would gossip about her. That woman was not a kind person.
He Zhaodi waved her hand. "There's really no need. I just fished them out from the river and haven't had time to bring them home yet. I heard that Erhe is bringing a new wife, so I thought that you'd need some food, so I brought them over. Old Grandma, I'll be leaving first. "
As she left, she nodded and smiled at He Fang again.
She glanced at him casually again. Why had he become so thin? But when those lifeless eyes rested on his thin face, she still felt that he had a gentle and pitiful look.
But it was too late. Her heart thundered, as if she had lost something.
It was too late.
Li He looked at He Zhaodi's back. She ran and ran, disappearing in a few steps. He found a cigarette and lit it. He had just taken a puff when he started coughing.
He Fang snuffed out his cigarette and hurriedly smoothed his back. "I told you not to smoke anymore."
"You want to smoke."
Li Long took out a box of wine from the house and said to Li He, "This is that special kind of wine."
Li He opened a bottle and sniffed it. There was nothing wrong with it. He tasted it with his tongue. Although it was not considered good wine, it tasted no different from ordinary wine. It was no wonder that an old drunkard like Li Zhaokun could drink it.
He Fang stretched out her hand. "Pour me some."
Li He poured her a little in the palm of her hand. He Fang rubbed her palms together a few times, and then sniffed with her nose.
"You can smell it?"
He Fang said, "Even the worst wine has a sweet smell. This smell is bitter and smelly. It's probably formaldehyde. "
Li He asked Li Zhaokun where he got the wine from. Industrial alcohol could really kill people. "If you get sick from drinking it, you'll have to stay in the labor camp for the rest of your life."
"Isn't it just wine? I just thought that the taste was a little bad, but I didn't expect it to make people sick. " Li Zhaokun did not know what industrial alcohol was. Although he was not convinced, he still had a good attitude. He also knew that his son had to deal with such a big mess. If he did not handle it well, Pan Guangcai and the others would really beat him up.
Moreover, he also knew the severity of this matter. If it was not for his son, he might really spend the New Year in the labor camp.
Li He asked again weakly, "Then where did it come from?"
"A friend of mine who used to do business with me told me. It cost me 600 yuan. " Li Zhaokun could not help but feel dejected. This money was his private savings that he had painstakingly accumulated over the years. This son wanted 30 yuan, and that son wanted 50 yuan. He felt like crying when he talked about how hard it was to save. He did not expect it to be gone so easily. It really made him want to cry.
"Can you find the person?" If he could find the person, Li He would definitely not let it go so easily.
Li Long answered, "I brought Da Zhuang to look for the place. The person has already run away."
"Sigh, just admit that it's bad luck." Li He really could not treat Li Zhaokun like a child and scold him. If he was not smart enough, what could he do? He should also be glad that Li Zhaokun was not made for doing business. He did not sell many bottles of the fake wine.
He still had to think of a way to appease Pan Guangcai and the others. After all, the fake wine that they drank was bought from Li Zhaokun.
They would definitely have to pay for it, but how much would they have to pay for it was up to them.
Li He went to Xi Tongcai's house first. Xi Tongcai said, "What should I say?"
He was also the person involved. He could not say it out loud. It was best to avoid arousing suspicion.
Li He said, "I have no place to discuss it. If I don't discuss it with you, who should I discuss it with?"
Xi Tongcai thought about it again and said, "That's because you trust me. I'll tell you then. Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just a headache for a while. Only your grandpa suffered. He vomited so much. "
"He can hold his liquor well. He drank a lot. It's his turn."
"So, if you give them two catties of meat and a hundred or so yuan, they should be satisfied. As for me, it doesn't matter. You just have to compensate me with two bottles of wine. Don't give me that special music again. "
Li He smiled and said, "It's all the same. It's just that a hundred or so yuan is too little. "
Xi Tongcai smiled and said, "Actually, I could have been discharged on the same day. It's just that they insisted on waiting for you to come back. I'm already rotting, but I can't ruin their plans. At this stage, we have good food and drinks in the hospital every day. Your brother gave us nothing less. So, they should be satisfied. "
Li He thought about it and said, "Then I'll give you five hundred."
Xi Tongcai gave him a thumbs up and smiled. "You're generous. However, the others should regret not buying your father's wine. "
After saying that, the two of them laughed out loud.
When they reached home, Li He stuffed the money into Li Zhaokun's hand. Then, he brought Li Zhaokun from house to house to deliver the money.
After delivering the money, Li Zhaokun sighed when he reached home. He had given away the two thousand yuan.
"Sigh, with the capital, it's 2600 yuan."
Duan Mei, who had never been calculative with Li Zhaokun, suddenly interrupted, "The hospital cost three thousand. That's 5600 yuan. "
Li Zhaokun sighed heavily again. This time, he sighed to cover up the awkwardness. Since he had no money to return to his son, he could only blame his son for being unlucky.
Li He went back to the house and took out a stack of money. Without counting it, he threw it to Li Long. "Take it."
Li Long only counted out 1,500 yuan. He had to return the rest to Li He. "Just split it evenly."
"That's all you've got. Keep it. "Li He threw the money, stood up, and went to the kitchen." Mom, is dinner ready? "
In the kitchen, in addition to Old Grandma and Wang Yulan, even the two aunts came to help. While chatting, they didn't forget to point at He Fang outside.
Duan Mei glanced at He Fang, who was picking beans at the side. She wanted to take the money from Li Long's hand, but she was too embarrassed to do so.
He Fang smiled and said, "He's the elder brother. No matter what, it's what he should do."
Only then did Duan Mei ignore Li Long's eye roll. She accepted the money with a grin. From the thickness of the note, it was at least ten thousand dollars. This was the first time she had seen so many hundred dollar bills.
During dinner, the big table was full. Li Fucheng sat at the top, and Li Zhaokun and his two brothers sat beside him.
Li Zhaoming was about to pour wine for Li He. Li He was about to stand up to take the wine when He Fang tugged at the corner of his shirt.
Li He took the wine cup back and said with a smile, "I've been taking medicine for my stomach recently. I'll drink it in a few days. "
Old Grandma said worriedly, "I told you that I've been so dry recently. If you can't drink it, don't drink it. "
Then, she turned her chopsticks and kept picking food for He Fang.
He Fang didn't refuse and happily took the bowl with the chopsticks.
Li Zhaokun had just eaten two bites and was about to say that the food was tasteless without chili, but Old Grandma glared at him. He was afraid that Old Grandma would say something and quarrel with him again, so he could only swallow his words.
Then, Old Li's wife began to do a comprehensive household investigation on He Fang's family. He Fang smiled and answered.
The only thing that Wang Yulan wasn't satisfied with was that He Fang didn't have a father and no man at home. In the future, she would have to rely on her son to support her. Wouldn't his son die of exhaustion? However, Old Grandma thought the opposite. With one less burden, they could live a peaceful life in the future.
Li Zhaokun also felt that it was a pity that he wouldn't have an in-law to drink with in the future. As expected, life was as lonely as snow.
However, the whole family was quite satisfied. After all, she was a city dweller and lived on commodity food. It was already a blessing that she didn't look down on country people like them. This girl was beautiful, educated, and had a job. There was nothing to be picky about.
The more Wang Yulan thought about it, the more she felt that it made sense. This girl must be ruined in their hands, so she couldn't help but be more attentive to He Fang. However, Wang Yulan's behavior made Duan Mei jealous. When she entered the house, she didn't receive this kind of treatment. This mother-in-law was really biased.
When cleaning up the dishes, Duan Mei didn't want to move, but when she saw Li Long's murderous look, she stood up and went to the kitchen to clean up.
Li He wanted to arrange for He Fang to sleep in Four's room, but there was no bedding in Four's room. There was only a bare bed board. He didn't need to think to know that it was Old Grandma's trick. His mother didn't have such a strategically advantageous idea.
He Fang said in a low voice, "It's fine. We'll just share a room. It's not like we haven't slept like this before. "
"I'm sorry." When he was searching all over the world for a hotel to lie in, He Fang was the one sleeping beside the bed. Thinking about it, he was really a jerk.
He Fang took the foot basin from Wang Yulan and wanted to wash Li He first. This made Wang Yulan very satisfied.
Seeing his mother's expression, Li He could only put on a good act.
But when He Fang took off his shoes and washed his feet, he was ashamed to realize that this wasn't an act. Only then did he realize in shame that this was not an act. He Fang had always treated him like this at this stage. In his muddle-headed days, He Fang was the one who washed his clothes, cooked for him, washed his face, washed his feet, and washed his hands.
Li He smiled. He seemed to feel the taste of happiness again.
As He Fang washed his feet, she raised her head and laughed. After a while, she asked, "What are you laughing at?"
It was said that those who laughed with you when you laughed were either idiots or people who loved you.
"If you knew me in the past, then you would forgive me for the current me."
He Fang wiped his feet clean and carried him onto the bed. She lowered her head and said, "Stop talking about things I don't understand."
With her back facing him, the corners of her mouth curled up into a subtle smile.
Li He said, "Go to bed. I'll watch over you this time. "
"No need."
The two of them slept together.
Li He lay on the bed for a long time, unable to sleep. He suddenly thought of many things. If he went back to look for her, what would happen to his parents here? What would happen to Four and Five? What would happen to He Fang?
He couldn't let go of Li Zhaokun, mainly because he was afraid of causing trouble. He had left Four and Five in Hong Kong and Singapore. If he left, who would take care of them?
He sat up irritably and lit another cigarette.
"Why are you smoking again?" This time, He Fang didn't snatch his cigarette. She also sat up and switched on the lights. She patted his shoulder and comforted him to sleep. "Go to sleep. If there's anything, we'll talk tomorrow."
"What if I marry you?" After a long time, Li He said this.
He Fang smiled and shook her head. "No."
"Why?"
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