After dawdling outside for a long time, Ji Chengxuan finally summoned up the courage to enter the ward inside.
As soon as he pushed open the door, he was met with Yun Que'er's full - faced resentful expression.
"How are you?"
Ji Chengxuan walked up slowly and placed the rock sugar he had just bought on the table beside the hospital bed.
He coughed awkwardly, "Well, there's nothing wrong with other parts. Uh... but the doctor said you have a slight concussion. Just to be on the safe side, you should stay in the hospital for observation for a day."
"Thank you," Yun Que'er said, her voice filled with thick resentment.
Fortunately, the person sitting in front of Ji Chengxuan at this moment was a living person. Otherwise, she would surely turn into a fierce ghost and strangle Ji Chengxuan on the spot.
Ji Chengxuan felt extremely uncomfortable under Yun Que'er's gaze. To avoid being strangled later, Ji Chengxuan wisely chose a seat farther away from Yun Que'er.
The two sat in silence. Meanwhile, outside the hospital building, two men were huddled in a corner, whispering to each other.
"Brother Hui, they've already said so. If we come again, aren't we just looking for trouble?"
Zhang Hui gave the man beside him a fierce glare. "Look at your spinelessness. Have you been scared out of your wits after two years in jail?"
"But..." the man was quite hesitant. "None of that family is easy to deal with. Let's not cause trouble for ourselves."
"I can't swallow this humiliation!" Zhang Hui clenched his fists angrily. "I don't believe that a little girl and a green - horned kid would really dare to do anything to me. I'll surely get even with them for today's incident!"
"Brother Hui, your foot is all swollen..."
It was fine when the man didn't mention it. As soon as he did, Zhang Hui felt that his ankle hurt even more.
Ji Chengxuan had really struck hard. Only after Zhang Hui ran away did he notice that his ankle was bruised in a circle, with a deep handprint left on it.
Not only that, but every time he walked, it felt as if his bone was broken, and the pain extended to his tendons.
Zhang Hui cast a dissatisfied glance at the man beside him. "Can't you shut up?!"
The man shrank his neck fearfully and didn't dare to say more.
After a long while, he carefully supported Zhang Hui.
"Let's go find a doctor quickly. It's not a solution to keep suffering like this."
"You're so talkative. Is this minor injury really worth seeing a doctor for?"
Zhang Hui impatiently waved away the man's hand, but the sudden movement aggravated his injury.
Zhang Hui couldn't bear it any longer and hissed in pain. Finally, succumbing to the pain, he obediently went to see a doctor.
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"Damn it! It's just a swollen ankle, and they prescribe me so many medicines. It's simply a money - grabbing scheme!"
Half an hour later, Zhang Hui limped out of the consulting room, holding a stack of prescriptions.
"Come on, Brother Hui. Didn't you hear what the doctor said? You can't injure your foot again. You have to apply medicine every day, or else you'll develop a chronic condition and won't be able to walk properly for the rest of your life."
"Go to hell! It was just a pinch. How could it be that serious? Don't listen to his nonsense!"
Just thinking about this incident made Zhang Hui angry. It was simply an insult to him.
When he was being examined inside, the doctor didn't look at him favorably. The doctor also meaningfully advised him to be a good person and not to hang around on the streets all the time.
This was clearly an affront to him!
Moreover, Zhang Hui was also a bit confused. He didn't understand how Ji Chengxuan, who looked so weak, like a little chicken, could be so domineering.
"Forget it. I'm not going to buy the medicine! I don't believe that I'll really end up disabled for the rest of my life as he said."
Furthermore, Zhang Hui had just been released from jail. His family thought he was a disgrace and didn't want to recognize him. He didn't have much money in his pocket now. How could he afford to buy the medicine...
"That won't do," the man strongly opposed. "Whether it's true or not, it's always right to listen to the doctor. I don't think he would lie to you."
"Get out of the way," Zhang Hui impatiently pushed the man aside. "If you keep nagging, I'll beat you up!"
The man felt a bit aggrieved.
He was doing this for Zhang Hui's own good and had been running around to help. Why couldn't he get any appreciation?
The man took a deep breath, swallowed his grievance, and patiently persuaded.
"Come on, Brother Hui. Don't be so stubborn. You've suffered in jail for so many years. Your body should be well - taken care of. Don't get any new injuries."
After thinking for a while, the man added, "Don't worry about the money. My mother gave me some. It's enough for you to buy the medicine this time. My father found me a job in a brick factory. I'll be able to earn money in the future. I can support myself, so you don't have to worry about paying me back."
Zhang Hui's face immediately changed.
Although they had both been in jail for a few years, their situations were completely different.
After he was released, he didn't have a proper job and could only wander around the streets like before. His family even drove him out with a beating, saying that unless his parents died, he wouldn't be allowed to enter the house, and all the family property would be left to his elder brother.
But what about the man in front of him?
Not only was he happily picked up from prison by his family, but he was also given money and a job.
He used to be Zhang Hui's lackey, but now he was much better off than Zhang Hui.
Different people have different fates. How could Zhang Hui accept this?
"I don't need it!" Zhang Hui suddenly flared up and pushed the man hard. "I said, Chen Pi, are you getting cocky now? Have you forgotten how you used to fawn on me? You still want to help me. What, do you want to do me a favor so that I'll be grateful to you in the future? Will I have to call you brother in a few days?"
Chen Pi was scolded badly and looked utterly confused.
After a while, Chen Pi came to his senses and got angry too.
"What are you talking about? I'm doing this out of good will. How come it sounds so bad from your mouth? Fine, I can see that in your eyes, other people's sincerity is no different from shit! From now on, we'll go our separate ways. Don't mess with each other!"
"Fine! You said it!"
"Yes, if I go back on my word, I'm a dog!"
Chen Pi threw the prescriptions back at Zhang Hui and turned around to leave without looking back.
"Don't forget what you said today. If you dare to come to me again, I'll surely break your legs!" Zhang Hui shouted at Chen Pi's back.
Chen Pi paused for a moment, his face turning red with anger.
After a long while, he exhaled a heavy breath and walked away without looking back.
The forced look of pride on Zhang Hui's face gradually crumbled and finally collapsed completely.
He was no longer the same as before.
Zhang Hui's ankle started to hurt again, and his body slumped against the wall.
But he was so unwilling!
After a long time, Zhang Hui gloomily propped himself up and limped towards the door, holding on to the wall.
"Yun Que'er, walk slowly!"
Suddenly, a voice that made Zhang Hui tremble with fear came from behind. His body shook violently, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.