Although the watch ration coupons have been abolished, the sale of watches by individuals still constitutes speculation and profiteering, and disrupts the socialist economic order.

There's no one in the government office; it's really difficult to handle.

Gu Wei realized that money alone was not enough; one also needed power.

"Do you remember the physical characteristics of the people who robbed you?"

Li Bin tried hard to recall: "Both of them were quite tall. The bastard who wanted to buy my watch had a big mole on his forehead, and the kid behind him had body odor. I gouged his eyes out pretty badly..."

Gu Wei said, "The features are quite obvious."

"Yes. Sigh, let my friends help me look for them first. As long as they haven't run off to another city, we're sure to catch those two bastards! If it weren't for the blind date, I would have brought my weapons with me, and things wouldn't have come to this... But luckily, I only brought three watches, otherwise the loss would have been much greater..."

"indeed……"

Gu Wei hadn't finished speaking.

Suddenly, the sound of someone running could be heard in the corridor.

And it seems there was more than one person.

"Is this the ward up ahead?"

"It should be."

Upon hearing the voice of Li Yanlan, Li's mother, the three of them exchanged bewildered glances.

Obviously, it was unexpected; no one knows who tipped them off.

Li Qiang quickly left the ward.

"Mom, little sister. You..."

"Such a big thing happened, how could you still try to hide it? Xiaochun's boyfriend works at the hospital, and he saw it and came to my house to tell me..."

Gu Wei saw Li Yanlan being helped in by a young girl with a ponytail.

I guess this is the third son of the Li family who is studying at the forestry school in the city.

Li Bin had originally intended to keep it a secret, but his mother arrived, putting him in a very awkward position. "Mom, you..."

"What do you mean, 'you'? You're such a troublemaker! I've told you a million times, you should just find a job! Why did you have to do this? It's a good thing those bastards didn't have knives, otherwise they would have stabbed you a few times and you wouldn't be alive now."

Li's mother spoke sharply, yet tears streamed down her face.

He approached the hospital bed and scanned Li Bin's injuries.

The girl next to her also had red eyes. "Second brother, you scared us to death!"

"Mom, little sister, don't worry, I'm fine," Li Bin said quickly.

Li's mother gave him a disapproving look, then wiped away her tears and looked at Gu Wei.

"Gu Wei is here too. You haven't met my old lady yet, have you? Her name is Li Tong, and this is your brother Gu."

Li Tong had known about Gu Wei for a long time, had seen photos of them together, and had even visited his store to buy things, but due to various circumstances, she had never met him in person.

Seeing this today, I understand that my mother and brothers were not exaggerating.

They really don't photograph well.

I am tall and energetic, and my clothes are very fashionable.

"Hello, Brother Gu."

"Hello."

After Gu Wei greeted them politely, he knew that the Li family must have a lot to say, and it would be inconvenient for an outsider like him to be there. Moreover, he had come in a hurry and hadn't brought anything with him, so he took his leave first.

Li Yanlan and the others escorted Gu Wei out of the ward.

Li Qiang even followed Gu Wei down the steps until he got on his bike before going back.

When Gu Wei arrived near his home, he saw that the clothing store was already closed, and Ke Yi was squatting next to the door smoking.

Upon seeing Gu Wei, Ke Yi immediately threw away his cigarette butt and stood up.

"Brother Gu, how is your friend?"

Gu Wei got off the bicycle. "Fractured ribs, and injuries on my body and face..."

Ke Yi took the initiative to say, "Before I went in with the Marquis, I also knew some people. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know."

Upon hearing this, Gu Wei didn't stand on ceremony and described the characteristics of the two men who had robbed Li Bin.

After carefully taking notes, Ke Yi left quickly.

Gu Wei wasn't sure if he could find anyone, but he decided to try multiple approaches.

He pushed the cart into the yard.

In the east room.

Several bottles of hawthorn and peach preserves were placed along the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

Gu Jianguo and the others were taking pastries out of the camphor wood box.

How badly is Li Bin injured?

"It's not serious, but it will take some time to recover."

"How could someone steal it in broad daylight?"

After Gu Wei and Li Qiang left, Gu Jianguo and the others discussed for a long time.

Zhao Zhengying was terrified.

After all, her husband and brother were also in the business of selling watches.

Gu Wei briefly recounted what he knew about what had happened.

The three of them sighed deeply upon hearing this.

"The watch and money are gone, but as long as you're alright, that's all that matters."

"Yes. As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn."

In addition to canned goods and pastries, Gu Wei also packed two kilograms of milk powder, which she had specially unpacked and made into bulk, for Li Bin.

Gu Jianguo guessed that the Li brothers hadn't eaten yet, so he brought some steamed buns in an aluminum lunchbox.

When the family of four arrived at the hospital again, only Li Bin and his mother were left in the ward.

Seeing that they not only came over, but also brought a lot of things, the mother and son were deeply moved.

"You guys came all this way, but why did you bring so much stuff? It makes us feel so bad."

Gu Jianguo said sincerely, "Aunt Li, you mustn't feel embarrassed about our relationship. If it weren't for your timely help, Guizhi might not have made it through."

Li Guizhi said gratefully, "Yes, that was true. Those were such difficult times. We were so grateful for your family's help. Now that Li Bin is in the hospital, isn't it only right that we bring some things to visit him?"

Gu Wei placed the net bag in his hand on the bedside table and chimed in, "Aunt Li, besides, I didn't take anything else, it's all food."

Li's mother wiped her moist eyes. "Alright, then we won't stand on ceremony."

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