Although Jiang Yuping and Qiu Jingwen spoke in low voices, Shao Jian, who had been standing in the corridor, and another police officer still heard them.
In fact, Shao Jian didn't come in right away. He knew that Qiu Jingwen had woken up and was talking to Jiang Yuping.
He felt that, after all, they were a married couple, and there were many things they needed to discuss between them regarding the attack.
Upon seeing Shao Jian enter, Qiu Jingwen raised his head, intending to greet Shao Jian, but Shao Jian immediately stopped him.
"Comrade Qiu Jingwen, lie down properly."
The phrase "Comrade Qiu Jingwen" stirred up a storm in Jiang Yuping's heart.
Comrade, this title is not something to be used casually.
If Shao Jian had not known about her husband's identity as a spy, or if her husband had not surrendered, it would have been perfectly natural for Shao Jian to refer to her husband, Qiu Jingwen, the workshop director, as Comrade Qiu Jingwen.
However, as a public security officer, calling a spy and murderer "comrade" did make Jiang Yuping feel that things had taken a turn for the better, and there was also a hidden meaning in it.
Qiu Jingwen lowered her head again, tears welling up in her eyes instantly.
The word "comrade" gave Qiu Jingwen a sense of sanctity.
Just like in the spy novels he had read, underground workers address each other as "comrade" when they meet.
It's a feeling of being one of our own.
"Thank you, leader! Thank you, Director Shao!"
Understanding the meaning, Qiu Jingwen looked at Shao Jian and thanked him.
At this moment, he was fully awake and much more lucid.
Jiang Yuping was also a smart and sensible person. Shao Jian addressed her husband as "comrade," which made her feel that her husband's problem was not serious. Moreover, she understood that Shao Jian and another police officer must have something to ask her husband, Qiu Jingwen, since they came to the ward so late at night.
So she let go of her husband's hand, looked at Shao Jian and said:
"Boss, I'll go out for a bit. If you have any questions for Jingwen, feel free to ask."
Shao Jian smiled at Jiang Yuping:
"Dr. Jiang, thank you for your cooperation."
Jiang Yuping didn't say anything more, got up and left the ward.
At the same time, another police officer entered the ward.
About ten minutes later, Shao Jian and another police officer left the ward.
Jiang Yuping greeted Shao Jian and another police officer, while Liang Damin escorted Shao Jian and the others to the hospital stairwell.
Before going down the stairs, Shao Jian instructed Liang Damin:
"Comrade Liang Damin, you stay here and keep an eye on things. Make sure Lao Qiu is safe. I've arranged for two police officers to come over shortly to temporarily take charge of his safety."
"In addition, regarding the attack on Qiu Jingwen, please do not publicize it. When the police and I come to visit him, please do not publicize it. You should explain this clearly to Jiang Yuping and her son and daughter. As for why we did this, you will understand later."
Liang Damin stared at Shao Jian in surprise, then nodded repeatedly.
After Shao Jian and the other man left, Liang Damin stared at their silhouettes under the lamplight and felt that something was amiss.
Judging from Shao Jian's attitude, Qiu Jingwen seems to be alright?
Didn't Qiu Jingwen turn himself in?
He's not a spy or a murderer, so why has Shao Jian changed how he addresses him?!
This no longer seems to be a relationship between revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries; the relationship has undergone a subtle change, becoming less tense and confrontational?
With a sense of relief, Liang Damin returned to his ward.
At this moment, Jiang Yuping, Qiu Yang, and Qiu Yue were already standing in front of Qiu Jingwen's sickbed.
Liang Damin held Qiu Jingwen's hand, his eyes slightly moist.
"Old Qiu, you've survived a great calamity, you're bound to have good fortune in the future. I feel things aren't so serious anymore."
As he spoke, he shook hands vigorously with Qiu Jingwen.
Qiu Jingwen wanted to look up to express his gratitude, but Liang Damin stopped him:
"Don't move, don't move, lie down. To be honest, I was really worried when I heard on the phone that you were attacked and hospitalized."
At this point, the tone shifted, and a question was asked:
"Old Qiu, who would do such a dirty trick on you?"
Qiu Jingwen looked at Liang Damin, then at his wife Jiang Yuping, and then at the autumn sun and moon in front of him.
Finally, he shook his head and explained to everyone:
"Old Liang, I don't know either. Suddenly someone hit me on the back of the head with a brick, and then I passed out. Later, I guess someone called the police, and I was dragged to the hospital."
After hearing the explanation, Liang Damin thought it was reasonable, and then explained Shao Jian's request to Jiang Yuping and Qiu Yang and Qiu Yue.
With this explanation, both Jiang Yuping and Qiu Yang and Qiu Yue suddenly felt that Qiu Jingwen's identity as a spy was not a big deal. Otherwise, why would Shao Jian have given such instructions and explanations?
Jiang Yuping, a doctor, suddenly thought of a question and looked at her husband, asking:
"Old Qiu, who paid for your X-rays and examinations when you were admitted to the hospital?"
Yes, she suddenly thought of that question.
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