Hearing this, the three Feng family members, mother and son, looked at each other in bewilderment. They were not aware of Liu Zhaosheng's past.
Liu Zhaosheng picked up the teacup and drank the tea in it in one gulp. Then he said, "As the saying goes, it takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. After the surgery on my left foot, it took some time for me to slowly recover and walk with the help of a walker. Rehabilitation is really not easy. My left hand is injured and fixed with a splint, so I can't exert any force. And the same is true for my foot. I sweat profusely after just a few steps."
Those days were really hard. I lost weight, and Jingze lost weight too. He was a famous handsome guy in school, but no girls were interested in him during that time. He looked so haggard. It was also the girls' fault for having poor taste.
Jingze stayed with me all the time. He slept on the hospital's accompanying bed, a small folding bed made of just a piece of cloth. How could a young man of 180 cm sleep well on it? The meals in the hospital were simple, and he tried his best to make sure I ate better. He stayed with me in the hospital for a month.
The patients in the same ward were discharged and new patients came. Someone asked me where I hired the nurse who was so dedicated and responsible. I said he was not a nurse, but a godson. They were all very envious of him. There is no filial son by the bedside of a long-term patient. Jingze is really good to me.
After being discharged from the hospital, I still had difficulty moving around, so he took a leave of absence to continue taking care of me. He could obviously go back to Liu Liangjie and be his little master, or he could go to the Ren family in Kuoshan City and be his cousin. At that time, the conditions of both families had improved, allowing him to live a good life, but he gave up his studies and stayed with me.
Working at a logistics company isn't easy. Those of you who've worked on construction sites know how hard it is for construction workers, and the logistics industry is tough, too. He's dedicated to everything and works alongside me, even if he has to work until 2 a.m. When he gets home, he'll still help with my laundry, cooking noodles, and other chores.
The scene of that year is still vivid in Liu Zhaosheng's mind and is unforgettable.
Feng Xueru stammered, "No wonder my uncle dotes on Jingze so much. If it were me, I wouldn't necessarily do the same."
Sister Qiong disagreed: "We didn't know you were injured at the time, otherwise we would have gone to take care of you."
Liu Zhaosheng said seriously, "This is just one thing about my relationship with Jingze. There are many other things that I don't want to tell you. I can't get to where I am today without the help of the Liu family. If you want to talk about family ties with me or introduce me to a girlfriend, that's fine, but don't expect too much."
Feng Xueshao's face was filled with admiration, and his tone was sincere: "Uncle, I admit that we wanted to gain some benefits from you, but family love is not fake. You know my family conditions. I lost my father when I was young, and you also know how my uncles treated us. It's the same as having nothing. We really respect you, my uncle."
Feng Xueru stood up and said, "Yes, uncle, I admit that I envy Jingze, but I want your approval even more. I have always regretted why I offended Jingze and made you have a bad impression of me."
Sister Qiong also spoke sincerely: "Azhao, I can't rely on my own brothers and cousins, and only you, my nominal brother, have helped me. I am really grateful to you. My two sons also get along with you sincerely. Jingze and you are not related by blood, but the family relationship between you is no less than that of blood relatives. My two sons really yearn for the love from their elders."
Liu Zhaosheng waved his hand and said, "Sister Qiong, I remember the little affection we had when we were little. I don't owe you anything. From now on, we can interact like ordinary people. In the business world, if there is an opportunity for cooperation, then we can work together."
Feng Xuesan and his mother were both anxious.
Sister Qiong's eyes, which had just lit up, had dimmed, and her voice had lowered a few notches: "Azhao, besides Xueru and the others, I don't have any relatives. I really treat you as my own. I won't be involved in your affairs anymore. Let's just continue to get along like before."
Feng Xueru said, "Uncle, you are very experienced. You can't hide anything I did from you. You should know that I have never lied to you."
Feng Xueshao suppressed the dark emotions in his eyes and said in a sincere voice, "Uncle, people in the business world are concerned about face and interests. I don't deny that I want to get some convenience from you, but we are sincere to you."
Liu Zhaosheng sighed and said, "We'll get along as we please from now on. Whether it's for face or mutual benefit, no matter what, it can't go beyond Liu Jingze. I treat him as my own son. I'll dote on him the same way Liu Liangjie dotes on him."
Liu Jingze, the one Liu Zhaosheng had mentioned, hurried down the stairs, saying as he walked, "Godfather, Dad asked Brother Xi to bring some herbal tea over. He said it's for you and me, and it's almost here."
Liu Zhaosheng's expression fell a little, and his tone was sour: "Liang Jie is really thoughtful."
Lan Quancong, who was following Liu Jingze, looked like he wanted to laugh but didn't dare to. When the doorbell rang, he hurried to open the door.
After a while, Lan Quancong and Wu Xilun walked in together. Wu Xilun was holding a thermos lunch box. He said respectfully, "Good evening, Mr. Liu and Mr. Liu. Mr. Liu asked me to bring some herbal tea over. I'll watch you drink it."
The clever Lan Quancong quickly said, "I'll go get the bowl."
The three Feng family members, mother and son, didn't know what to say and could only sit and watch quietly.
Two bowls were brought out, and Wu Xilun skillfully poured the cold tea he mentioned into the bowls. Looking at his movements, it was unclear how many times he had done it to become so skilled. He said, "The cold tea wasn't hot when I put it in, so I guess it's just right to drink now."
Liu Zhaosheng looked at the two dark bowls of herbal tea, then at Liu Jingze who was sitting next to him. He picked up one bowl and took a sip, then said, "The temperature is just right."
He handed the herbal tea to Liu Jingze's mouth, but Liu Jingze did not take it. Instead, he followed Liu Zhaosheng's hand and drank the herbal tea in one gulp. The two of them cooperated very well.
Although Liu Jingze had a blank expression on his face, it was estimated that the herbal tea was not tasty, because Wu Xilun had already picked up a piece of tangerine peel and handed it to him in time. He quickly put it in his mouth with a somewhat aggrieved expression.
Wu Xilun was a little embarrassed: "Dr. Liu hasn't drunk it yet, how can I explain it to Mr. Liu?"
Liu Zhaosheng put down the bowl, put his arm around Liu Jingze's shoulder, and said nothing. Liu Jingze picked up another bowl of herbal tea and handed it to Lan Quancong who was standing next to him. Lan Quancong drank it resignedly with a frown. Wu Xilun handed him the tangerine peel helplessly.
Lan Quancong quickly put the tangerine peel into his mouth.
Liu Jingze said, "Brother Xi, my godfather and I have finished drinking. You can go back and tell dad."
Wu Xilun smiled bitterly: "Boss Liu, just finish your drink if you say so. I'm afraid that next time Boss Liu will have to watch you drink in person."
Liu Jingze said coldly: "Brother Xi, you know what you should and shouldn't say."
Wu Xilun nodded: "I understand. How dare I make Mr. Liu angry? I'm going back first."
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