Chapter 291 Only Two Choices
Du Ruoxia assumed a posture and waited quietly for Chief Li to speak.
Chief Li hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to get straight to the point.
"Dr. Du, I think your treatment this week has been quite effective."
"If possible, I hope you can continue to stay here and help me recuperate for a while longer."
What Chief Li said was exactly what Du Ruoxia had thought.
"No, it's a one-week agreement, and I'll only stay here for one week."
"As a high-ranking leader, Chief Li wouldn't go back on his word on something like this, would he?"
Du Ruoxia refused him outright, and even turned the tables on him.
Having served as a leader for so many years, Chief Li is already accustomed to issuing orders.
Normally, no one would refuse his request if he just asked.
Du Ruoxia was the only person who showed him no respect whatsoever after he became the one in charge.
"If a month isn't enough, how about staying here for another week?"
Chief Li softened his tone and lowered his demands.
“I’ve said it before, your illness can’t be cured in a short time. Whether I stay here for a week or a month, nothing will change.”
"Now you only have two choices: either let me go or come with me!"
Du Ruoxia's two requests were both very difficult, and Chief Li had no choice but to accept them.
"Is there really no third option? Can't you even stay?"
This was the second time Chief Li had spoken, but Du Ruoxia still firmly shook her head.
"No, I've been here for a long time, it's time to go back now."
Du Ruoxia was determined and refused to budge no matter how much Chief Li pleaded with her.
"Then stay one more day, and I'll give you an answer when the treatment ends tomorrow morning."
Chief Li was still giving it his final thought and did not intend to let her leave immediately.
Du Ruoxia hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Chief Li has already spoken several times, so she should give him this much face.
"Okay, I'll go back and pack my things now. I'll leave immediately after my treatment tomorrow afternoon."
After saying this, Du Ruoxia gave Chief Li some instructions and left.
Her attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
Commander Li watched her resolute departure and gave a bitter smile.
In all his years, he had never seen such a strong-willed girl.
She said she was leaving and she wouldn't give anyone face.
After Du Ruoxia left, Chief Li was forced to think about this problem.
Is getting treatment more important or maintaining a job?
He was very aware of his body. Before treatment, he was so ill that he couldn't get out of bed and needed help to defecate and urinate.
He has made many contributions over the years, and even if he retires, the military will not abandon him.
The only difference is that once this skin is removed, one returns to the identity of an ordinary person.
Given his current physical condition, even if he forced himself to sit in this position, he probably wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
It's better to retire peacefully; maybe then you can live a few more years.
Chief Li spent the entire morning seriously considering this matter.
He was somewhat absent-minded during lunch; when a person is preoccupied, they lose all motivation to do anything.
He took a nap in the afternoon and made a decision instantly.
Faced with the choice between power and life, he ultimately chose life.
Only by living can one possess everything.
If you die, you have nothing left.
He always kept these two sentences in mind, and therefore he constantly told himself not to put the cart before the horse.
While Du Ruoxia was still making medicine in her room, Chief Li had already dialed the phone number of his superiors.
The call didn't go through at first. At his age, nothing could make him nervous anymore, but at this moment, his heart was clenched.
He didn't have much time left. If he couldn't get through on the phone and couldn't contact his superiors in time, Du Ruoxia would be leaving tomorrow. He couldn't very well ask her to stay another time.
This was the limit; he couldn't afford to lose face any longer.
Mayor Li hung up the phone and dialed again a dozen minutes later. This time, the phone rang three times before it was finally answered.
Commander Li breathed a sigh of relief, only then belatedly realizing that his back was already somewhat damp with sweat.
"Sir, this is Li Debang, it's like this..."
Chief Li was still in a daze after hanging up the phone.
He never expected that his superiors would approve his leave.
In other words, he doesn't need to retire for the time being and can continue to stay in his position.
But in reality, after so many years in this position, coupled with his deteriorating health, he was thinking about retiring.
This phone call to my former boss was a way of making up my mind to retire.
He believes that older people should prioritize their health.
Only when a person is alive is it real; when a person dies, nothing remains.
The former leader said he understood his thoughts, and that if he really wanted to retire, he could retire in good health after his illness was cured.
In this way, she can still receive care from the military during her treatment and recover without any worries.
Chief Li felt that this was a viable approach.
He's getting on in years; he should at least have some security for himself.
Although I felt a little uneasy, I still agreed.
Having made up his mind, Chief Li relaxed completely.
He used to think that he would only be able to retire here for the rest of his life and would never be able to stand up on his own or take care of himself.
He has only been receiving treatment for a little over a week, and he is already able to get out of bed. What kind of miracles will occur if the treatment continues?
Chief Li saw hope in this matter, which is why he went ahead with his plan this time.
He gave up so much just to survive.
"Xiao Zhou, Xiao Li, come in here for a moment."
Chief Li called in two bodyguards.
The two entered the ward one after the other, and saluted as they entered.
"Sir, please give your orders."
"Pack my things today, I plan to leave with Dr. Du tomorrow."
Chief Li briefly explained his decision, leaving the two guards somewhat shocked.
"Sir, are you really going to leave the sanatorium? The living environment here is really suitable for your recuperation. If you were to move to the mountainous area where Dr. Du is located, the situation would be greatly compromised in every aspect."
Normally, they would never dare to disobey Chief Li's orders.
However, this time, since Chief Li made such a significant decision, the two of them, as his close bodyguards, had to offer their advice.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'm an old man, and every decision I make is carefully considered. I would never act recklessly."
"I have already consulted with my superiors and made arrangements for the follow-up work, so you just need to pack your things."
A soldier's duty is to obey. When Commander Li gave the order, they could only obediently help pack their things.
Chief Li is seriously ill this time and has been recuperating here for almost half a year.
However, he lived a simple life, owning only a few clothes he wore regularly and some basic necessities.
Although it was called packing, it was actually done in less than an hour.
All his belongings were contained in a small leather suitcase.
They were Chief Li's bodyguards. Since Chief Li was leaving, they naturally had to pack their things and leave with him.
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