Chapter 225
When Mr. Zhong woke up, the whole hospital was in an uproar.
After all, no one has ever been in a coma for such a long time and still woke up.
Even his attending physician had basically pronounced Mr. Zhong's fate.
He was stabbed five times and his lungs were injured. Even every minute and every second of breathing was painful and he couldn't make any sound. There were only two possible outcomes: one was to become a lifelong vegetable, and the other was to become increasingly weak until death.
In short, neither of them is the worst plan, and the probability of survival is extremely low.
After hearing these words, Zhong Qiao and the others remained silent for a moment, but they did not feel sad.
They have always believed in miracles, and now, fate has really come to them.
"Do you know how long you were unconscious?" Zhong's mother couldn't help but burst into tears. The emotions she had suppressed for so long these days finally broke through at this moment. "You scared me to death."
Father Zhong stroked her hair. Although his face was pale, he was still smiling and looked energetic. "I did have a strange dream. After waking up, my whole body ached, but it seems that there is nothing serious wrong with me."
Mother Zhong looked up and asked in confusion, "What a strange dream? What was it like?"
Father Zhong thought about it distressedly: "I don't remember it clearly, but I vaguely remember there was a man in my dream. I couldn't see his face clearly, but he felt very familiar to me."
"He said something to me, asking me to wake up quickly. He also said something else afterwards, but I can't remember it clearly."
"That must be the old immortal appearing." Mother Zhong prayed to the heavens. "You slept for so long, and you were able to wake up. It's already a miracle. I think it must be the appearance of some immortal."
"How could you become so superstitious?" Zhong's father said helplessly, "I think I've always been in good health."
"Family members should step aside first."
Before Mrs. Zhong and the others could ask clearly, a large group of doctors in white coats rushed in. They took out flashlights and examined Mr. Zhong as if they were looking at a rare animal.
"This vitality is too strong. No, I have to make a record immediately."
"I think it's because my surgery was so successful."
"The pupils are not dilated, which means that the mind is awake now. The face is a little pale, and it needs to replenish energy."
A group of doctors chattered at Mr. Zhong.
Zhong Qiao couldn't help but ask, "Everyone, could you please keep quiet for a moment?"
Her voice was a little loud, which immediately attracted the attention of the doctor present.
Zhong Qiao tried to soften his tone, "My dad just woke up. Although he doesn't seem to be in any serious condition right now, there's no guarantee he might have some underlying illness. You can monitor his condition, but shouldn't we keep him under control?"
Several doctors looked at each other and reacted.
One of them cleared his throat and said, "Sorry, Ms. Zhong, we're being abrupt. We're going to conduct a comprehensive examination on your father to prevent any sequelae. Please step aside for now."
Zhong Qiao glanced at her father lying on the hospital bed with some concern, but the leading doctor said, "Don't worry, Miss Zhong Qiao. We are entrusted by Mr. Ji to do our best. You probably don't want to suffer any sequelae after seeing your father, right?"
Zhong Qiao nodded.
She naturally knew what was more important. Although Mr. Zhong looked fine, no one knew if he had any hidden illness, so to be on the safe side, it would be better to get a check-up.
Xiao Song also followed in and whispered something to Zhong Qiao.
Zhong Qiao nodded again, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"Mom, let's go out and wait." Zhong Qiao pulled the reluctant mother over, "Dad will be fine. I have something else to tell you."
After leaving the courtyard, Zhong's mother regained her composure. "What's the matter with you, kid? You had to run so far to tell me, as if you were afraid others would hear you."
Zhong Qiao took a deep breath and said, "Mom, have you noticed anything wrong since Dad's accident?"
Mother Zhong was silent for a moment.
How could she not know something was wrong? Xiaolin disappeared, and he disappeared right after what happened to Zhiwei. This was really strange.
"Just tell me directly." Mother Zhong sighed, "Do you know where Xiaolin is?"
Zhong Qiao hesitated for a moment and hummed, "Xiao Song has already found out. On the day Dad had the accident, he went fishing with others. However, he never showed up after Dad went to the hospital."
"We later learned that he had made an excuse to get on the train, saying his wife in Hong Kong had an accident and he was in a hurry to get back, so he didn't have time to say goodbye to us. Although he had an alibi, his departure was too sudden."
"Mom." Zhong Qiao thought for a moment and decided to speak her mind. "Don't you think you and Dad trust Uncle Lin a little too much?"
"I know you two have a life-or-death relationship, and that you've known each other for a long time, but what if? What if he's no longer the Xiaolin you knew back then?"
Mother Zhong closed her eyes and said, "Okay, don't say anything more."
Zhong Qiao stopped the topic.
Zhong's mother said, "Xiao Lin has been working diligently these years and has never had any second thoughts about me and your father. But his sudden departure this time is definitely fishy. It's not like him."
"Qiao Qiao, Mom can't believe that guess. Sometimes, once the trust between people collapses, it's hard to put it back together. Mom will leave this matter to you, but if it really is your Uncle Lin."
Seeing her pause, Zhong Qiao asked, "Show mercy?"
"No." Mother Zhong raised her eyes, her eyes sharp, "If he really hurt your father, I will not show mercy."
"Just do it, Qiao Qiao. Your mother isn't the type to be confused."
Zhong Qiao said with emotion: "Okay."
Zhong Qiao has not forgotten the incident in which her father was suddenly persecuted by thieves who broke into his home. She privately asked Xiao Song to investigate everything.
But the other party hid it very well. Even if Xiao Song mobilized all his personal connections, he couldn't find the complete story line.
Based on these fragmentary details alone, Zhong Qiao still guessed that something was wrong.
Uncle Lam is clearly wealthy in Hong Kong, not the type to bend over backwards for a living, so why would he stow away? Everything seems off, and there's an air of conspiracy.
After seeing off Zhong's mother and going back to rest, Zhong Qiao looked at the sky outside.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, like a storm before the calm, brewing unspeakable secrets.
"Ji Hebai." Zhong Qiao raised his hand to catch a raindrop falling from the eaves. "People are treacherous. You are absolutely right. The most disgusting thing is not the things that happen, but the people who create them."
Whether it is Uncle Lin or the person in the dark, she will personally find these people out.
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