Before going to bed, Li Rui chatted with Lu Qingman and told her that his bandages would be changed the next day. Lu Qingman thought for a moment and said, "Then when the Gao father and son come to see you tomorrow, let the doctor change your bandages in front of them. Let them see what they've done. "
Li Rui also had the same idea. He wanted to get more benefits from the Gao father and son. Since they didn't come all the way to see him, it definitely wasn't as simple as an apology. There would definitely be other benefits, such as gifts or cash gifts. If he showed them his injuries, it would indirectly increase the father and son's guilt. Wouldn't they give him more benefits?
It was already past eleven, but Lu Qingman was still tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Li Rui took the initiative to chat with her, "Wifey, do we count as living together?" Lu Qingman angrily said, "Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and go to sleep." Li Rui smiled and said, "I thought you couldn't sleep?" Lu Qingman said, "Slowly sleep and you'll fall asleep." Li Rui smiled and said, "Wifey, I want to go to the bathroom."
Lu Qingman had already helped him to the bathroom twice before, but she was even more shy than Tan Ruifang. She didn't want to stand inside and accompany him. She always helped him in and then retreated outside to wait.
Lu Qingman got up and said, "Okay, I'll help you to the bathroom."
After he finished relieving himself, Lu Qingman helped him out again. Li Rui sighed and said, "Wifey, wouldn't it be great if you helped me for the rest of my life?" Lu Qingman angrily said, "Do you want me to die of exhaustion?" Li Rui chuckled and said, "You won't die of exhaustion. I'll help you when you go to the bathroom." Lu Qingman was embarrassed and said, "I don't need your help."
Li Rui came to the bedside and whispered, "Wifey, look at how big my bed is. Why don't you sleep with me?" Lu Qingman gave him a hard shove and said, "Don't push your luck. You're not afraid of losing face, but I am. Today, your Publicity Department Head mocked me ruthlessly. My face was completely lost because of you. "Li Rui chuckled and said," That was during the day. No one will disturb us at night. Lu Qingman snorted and said, "That won't do. Hurry up and lie down." Then she angrily returned to her bed and went to sleep.
The next day, at around 4 pm, the Executive Deputy Governor of the Provincial Government, Lu Zhouxing, the Deputy Director of the Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee, Gao Guotai, accompanied by the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee, Du Minsheng, came to the hospital to visit Li Rui.
In fact, Lu Qingman had been in contact with her uncle, Du Minsheng, since that morning. She knew when her father, Lu Zhouxing, would arrive at Qingyang City, visit the victims of the disaster in Shuanghe County, inspect the post-disaster reconstruction work, return to Qingyang City, and depart to the Second Hospital in the city.
Therefore, when Lu Zhouxing and Gao Guotai arrived at the hospital, they were just in time to see the doctor changing Li Rui's dressing.
Lu Zhouxing and Gao Guotai were visibly moved when they saw the deep, purplish-red wound on Li Rui's back and the densely packed stitches that looked like centipedes. His face was red and his cheeks were shaking as if he was clenching his teeth. He clenched his left fist tightly and the muscles on his left arm were bunched up. It seemed that this was the only way to resist the immense pain caused by the disinfection. Gao Dongdong looked at the wound on Li Rui's back in horror and clenched his teeth.
After the doctor changed the dressing and left, only Lu Zhouxing, Gao Guotai, Du Minsheng, Li Rui, and Lu Qingman were left in the room. There were six people in total.
Lu Zhouxing walked over to Li Rui and said gently, "Xiao Rui, you've been wronged."
Li Rui struggled to get up, but Lu Qingman held him down firmly and scolded, "Why are you still getting up? The doctors and nurses have already told you not to move. If you move, you'll tear the wound. Do you still want to recover? "
Lu Zhouxing also hurriedly said, "That's right, Xiao Rui, don't move." Li Rui said apologetically, "Governor Lu, I'm being too unruly. Please don't mind." Lu Zhouxing said, "Don't call me Governor. This is not an official occasion." Li Rui and Lu Qingman looked at each other and changed their words. "Oh, then I'll call you Uncle Lu." Lu Zhouxing asked, "Does the wound still hurt badly? How's your body these past two days? Did you eat well? Do you have any other symptoms that are not suitable for you? " Lu Qingman glanced at Gao Dongdong and rushed to say, "Dad, Xiao Rui has been in so much pain that he can't sleep at night. He can't eat much either. He's lost a few pounds." As he said this, his eyes turned red. Lu Zhouxing sighed and said, "Xiao Rui, you've suffered."
Gao Guotai coughed and stepped forward.
He was a short and fat old man around sixty years old. He looked older than Lu Zhouxing. He had short hair and his hair was shiny black. He wore a pair of wide-rimmed glasses like the ones worn by previous national leaders. He looked simple and honest, and the shape of his mouth was naturally funny. He gave people the impression that he was an honest and considerate elder. However, no one would think that he was kind and easy to bully. How could anyone who could reach the provincial level be easy to get along with?
When Lv Zhouxing saw him walking over, he retreated and made some space for him.
Gao Guotai asked gently, "Little friend, you're Li Rui, right?" Li Rui looked at him sideways. When he heard his words, he immediately became angry and thought to himself, "You're the little friend. Your whole family are little friends." He nodded with a pained expression on his face. It was as if his wound was twitching. He didn't say anything and firmly held the initiative.
Some people were puzzled. How could he take the initiative if he didn't say anything? Wasn't this completely limited to being passive? Haha, in some situations, the one who took the initiative would have the advantage. However, in some special situations, the one who remained passive would have the advantage. For example, in a negotiation, the one who spoke later would usually have the initiative. Another example would be when a man and a woman were in a relationship. The one who confessed first would appear passive. There was an old saying in China, "Gain the upper hand after striking."
Take the current situation for example. Li Rui was injured by someone under Gao Guotai's son's orders. Gao Guotai should have brought his son over to apologize. If Li Rui acted too friendly, it would appear that he was in the wrong. However, if he didn't say anything and acted more reserved, there would be at least two benefits. First, it would appear that he was heavily injured and would find it difficult to speak. Second, it would leave the other party with the impression that he was a helpless victim, increasing the other party's guilt.
Gao Guotai sighed and said, "Xiao Li, it's all my fault for not teaching my son well. He made such a big mistake and caused you both physical and mental damage. As Gao Dongdong's father, I sincerely apologize to you. "After he finished speaking, he stood up straight and bowed to apologize. Li Rui saw that his attitude was sufficient. In front of Lu Zhouxing, he couldn't not give him face. He hurriedly said, "Uncle … Uncle Gao, you're too polite. This matter has nothing to do with you. You don't have to be like this. Gao Dongdong and I are still young and immature. Compared to you, we are still children. It is very normal for children to play around. I have to trouble you to come all the way here from the provincial capital. As a younger generation, I am really ashamed of myself. I … Qingman, help me support Uncle Gao. You don't have to be so polite. I can't accept it. "
Lu Zhouxing stood behind Gao Guotai, and when he heard Li Rui speak these words, he secretly nodded, and then he glanced at Gao Dongdong, and when he saw Gao Dongdong was still frozen on the spot without moving, he shook his head without end.
Lu Qingman helped Gao Guotai up. Gao Guotai waved his hand at her, indicating that she didn't have to be so polite. He said emotionally, "Qingman, I'm really sorry that I had to trouble you to take a leave of absence to take care of Xiao Li." Lu Qingman said indifferently, "It's right and proper for me to take care of Xiao Rui. Taking a few days off isn't a big deal."
Gao Guotai nodded slightly and glanced at his son. He saw that his son was looking at them with a silly and shocked expression, but he didn't move. He was secretly angry and shouted, "Bastard, why aren't you apologizing to Xiao Li?!"
Gao Dongdong suddenly came to his senses and was startled. He said, "Oh … oh oh, I … I … I apologize." As he spoke, he walked over shyly and stood beside his father. He said to Li Rui, "Li Rui, I apologize to you. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have … shouldn't have asked someone to hit you. I was wrong. Please … please forgive me." After he finished speaking, he seemed to want to bow, but because the angle wasn't enough, it looked like he was randomly nodding his head. Gao Guotai said angrily, "Don't you know how to bow? Do you need me to teach you? "Gao Dongdong hurriedly straightened his body, closed his legs, and made a standard bow.
Li Rui saw that the left side of his face was red and the skin on his face was slightly swollen. It was very different from the right side of his face. It seemed that he had been slapped not long ago. With his identity as the little crown prince, who dared to hit him? Naturally, it was his father, Gao Guotai. From this, he could imagine that Gao Guotai didn't know that he had ordered Wang Hai to hurt him. After he found out, he must have been very angry and hit him. Of course, he wouldn't pity him because of this. He said, "Big Brother Dongdong, you don't have to apologize to me …" As he said this, he deliberately paused.
When Lu Zhouxing and Gao Guotai heard this, they both had doubts. What's wrong? Li Ruixin was still angry. Did he not accept Gao Dongdong's apology?
However, they heard Li Rui continue, "… Because I was also wrong in this matter. When we were at Qingman's house, you insulted me and Qingman. After I heard it, I used my martial arts skills to hit you. Now that I think about it, what I did was really wrong. I should apologize to you. You're a magnanimous person, so don't lower yourself to my level. "
When Lu Zhouxing and Gao Guotai finished listening to him, they looked at each other and nodded.
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