Chapter 28: Troublesome

Actually, a man's happiness is very simple,

just raise a wine cup, and all joy is there,

Since the car accident, I haven't felt comfortable for a single day; every day I am suppressing myself.

Today Xiao Fang accompanied me in drinking,

It was just a small bottle of Niu Er, but it made me happy from the heart.

I can temporarily forget those worrisome company matters,

Although this bottle of wine won't change anything, it can let me be happy for an afternoon, which is already enough.

I took big bites of the baked bun,

then I gulped down the wine in the bottle in one go,

Xiao Fang saw me finish the wine,

she shouted, "Chairman Zhao, you're so bold, I'll finish it too."

Then Xiao Fang tilted her neck and glug-glugged the wine into her stomach.

This host Xiao Fang is also a person of character; her drinking reflects her personality,

Why do men gather to drink? It's to test each other's character.

What kind of character a person has is laid bare at the wine table,

Only those who dare to adulterate the drink are despised by everyone, and thereafter everyone will guard against them.

Those who drink in big gulps are bold people, the ones everyone likes most.

I said, "Thank you, Xiao Fang; this time I ate happily and drank happily—it's my happiest day."

Xiao Fang was about to say something when suddenly a pounding came from outside the door,

I gestured to Xiao Fang,

"The nurse is making rounds; hurry up and tidy up, or else I'll get scolded again."

Xiao Fang nodded and hastily cleared the wine bottles from the table,

then went to open the door.

When the door opened, it wasn't the nurse but Xiao Shitou who had come.

Xiao Shitou has grown into a handsome young man; his looks resemble Song Erguang's—double eyelids, high nose bridge, tall stature. Plus he plays basketball, so he exudes youthful vigor.

Xiao Shitou looked at us with a strange gaze,

Xiao Fang's face turned red, and so did mine,

It seemed we were both deliberately hiding something.

Upon seeing Xiao Shitou, I introduced him: "Xiao Shitou, this is the radio host, Xiao Fang; call her Aunt Xiao Fang."

Xiao Fang looked at Xiao Shitou and smiled, "Hello, I'm Xiao Fang; you don't need to call me Aunt, just call me Sister. Chairman Zhao, who is this handsome young man?"

I said, "He is my son, named Xiao Shitou; he just returned from a competition out of town. Xiao Shitou, come in quickly—have you eaten? I still have baked bun here."

Xiao Shitou looked at me,

then coldly said, "I won't eat. Where's my mom? She's staying in that ward."

I said, "She's in the ICU. These past two days she has a lung infection and can't see anyone; I told you not to come back, yet you did."

"What's wrong with me coming back? It's none of your business." Xiao Shitou said this, then angrily left the ward.

This guy has quite a temper. Saying that left Xiao Fang embarrassed, standing there not knowing what to do.

I could only say to Xiao Fang, "Don't mind it; this child has a big temper. Thank you, Xiao Fang, for bringing the baked bun and wine. Now we're full of food and drink; let's meet again. Next time, when my leg gets better, I'll treat you."

I reached out my hand,

Xiao Fang generously extended her hand and shook mine,

"Chairman Zhao, I wish you a speedy recovery. Today I disturbed you; being able to drink with someone like you is also one of my happiest things today. When you recover, let's get together again."

After saying that, Xiao Fang tidied up the room's cleanliness,

and walked out of the room.

It seems Xiao Shitou misunderstood me and Xiao Fang,

This Xiao Shitou—how should I explain it to him?

How to explain this? The more I explain, the messier it gets.

Xiao Shitou didn't grow up with me, so he doesn't have much feeling for me; his feelings for Zhou Wei are deep.

He often chats on the phone with Zhou Wei.

They can talk for an hour each time. Ru Meng and Zhou Wei say a couple of sentences and then hang up.

Zhou Wei often mutters in front of me,

"This Ru Meng is nothing like my biological daughter; she never talks to me properly."

"Xiao Shitou is truly my biological son; he tells me everything on his mind."

Xiao Shitou heard that Zhou Wei was seriously injured; he must be heartbroken inside, so I need to comfort him well.

At this moment I called out toward the outside, "Xiao Shitou, Xiao Shitou, come in quickly. I have something to say to you."

But there was no response outside.

Just then I heard heavy footsteps,

a bulky figure entered through the doorway,

who loudly said, "Brother, Xiao Shitou, he's almost crying himself unconscious in the ICU—what should we do?"

It turned out to be Ya Ling who came in,

This Ya Ling's physique is now even more burly than Shi Yong's,

and her voice has also become somewhat coarse.

I was looking at Ya Ling,

I said, "Quickly help me to the ICU. This child is really vexing."

Ya Ling came over; she had no gentle movement at all, she grabbed my arm with one hand and then yanked me off the bed.

"My leg, ow!" I shouted.

Ya Ling froze for a moment, only then realizing my leg was injured,

using her arm to clamp my waist,

which was basically holding me up,

but my leg couldn't leave the ground because the bone hadn't healed yet.

Holding me like that could only worsen my condition.

I loudly said to Ya Ling, "Ya Ling, put me down quickly. Put me down quickly."

Nurse Lin also heard the sound and saw Ya Ling gripping me,

she hurriedly shouted at Ya Ling, "Put the patient down, or I'll call the police."

Ya Ling had no choice but to throw me onto the bed,

"Ah, my mother is coming." The pain in my leg directly transmitted to my brain.

This Ya Ling is clumsy; I really regret letting her help me to the ICU.

Ya Ling felt embarrassed,

"Brother, are you alright? I didn't use much force; are you really that hurt?"

I gasped heavily,

"Ya Ling, call Shi Yong. You go to the ICU first."

Ya Ling became anxious,

"Brother, this is such a small matter; do I really need to call Shi Yong? You're looking down on me. Tell me how to go. I have plenty of strength anyway."

I didn't want Ya Ling to keep causing trouble,

I said to Nurse Lin, "Go get a handcart so I can go by handcart."

Nurse Lin quickly brought over a handcart from outside,

I tried to slowly move my body onto the cart, with the nurse assisting me from the side.

Ya Ling watched anxiously, but she dared not reach out to help anymore.

I finally managed to get onto the handcart,

I had Nurse Lin push me to the ICU,

Ya Ling followed behind.

We soon arrived at the ICU door; Xiao Shitou was pounding on the ICU door with both hands,

shouting loudly, "Mom, I'm Xiao Shitou, can you hear me? I've come to see you. Mom, wake up, your Xiao Shitou is here."

He was crying bitterly,

As I listened, tears kept swirling in my eyes.

I had the nurse push me to Xiao Shitou's side,

I patted Xiao Shitou's shoulder,

"Xiao Shitou, I understand your feelings, Dad understands. Stop crying, stop shouting, believe your mom has already heard you.

Once your mom's body recovers, we'll be able to go in and see her.

Xiao Shitou, can't you stop like this?"

After hearing my advice, Xiao Shitou cried even harder,

"Mom, wake up, can you hear me, my dear mom.

I am your Xiao Shitou, I've come to see you. If you don't wake up, something bad will happen.

Other women have already come to find my dad; wake up quickly."

Xiao Shitou's words left me feeling like a thorn in my back,

My face turned even redder,

It's really vexing; I originally wanted to have a drink with Xiao Fang to relax, but ended up causing this vexing situation.