Chapter 77: A loving father and a filial daughter, should a family live in harmony? (Two chapters in one)
Feng Ju is not dead.
It was a day later when I woke up from anesthesia.
He opened his eyes and stared blankly at the pale walls around him. His heart at this moment was the same color as those walls.
"I'm still alive, but I'm disabled with a broken arm?!!"
This was his last thought before he fell into a coma, and it was also the thought that kept echoing in his mind when he woke up.
Regret and fear were like invisible hands grabbing his heart, squeezing it fiercely again and again, making his chest feel stuffy and his throat blocked. He wished he could just faint and never wake up again.
Unfortunately, the nightmare called reality does not allow anyone to escape.
His chest was wrapped in a bandage and his shoulder was wrapped in gauze, which was still oozing blood. The pain after the anesthetic wore off stimulated his nerves, but it was not even one-tenth of the pain in his soul.
Wang Xiuli had been guarding by the bed all night, her face was pale and her eyes were red and swollen. She was bending over to clean up the food that had spilled on the floor.
She also wanted to comfort Feng Ju, but Feng Ju wouldn't listen to a word she said. If she said too much, it would only make him angry. But she couldn't even not eat. Wang Xiuli was almost dying of anxiety.
Wang Xiuli could only place her hopes on her daughter Feng Yuhuai.
His son Feng Mu had just said something wrong and was yelled at by Feng Ju with red eyes.
The corridor still seems to be echoing with that roar: "I am your father, and I will be your father for the rest of my life. Do you think I can't discipline you without a hand? I tell you, Feng Mu, you have to listen to me for the rest of your life, or you'll get out of the house and pay me back all the money I've spent on a piece of trash like you over the years."
Feng Mu never talked back to Feng Ju, and it was the same just now. He just nodded lightly, said hello to Wang Xiuli, turned around and left.
After Feng Mu left, the air pressure in the ward became terribly low.
"Rebellious son, unfilial son, waste, damn thing." The more Feng Ju cursed, the angrier he became, and the angrier he became, the more he cursed, as if cursing his rebellious son like this could vent his fear and regret.
Why did I stop that masked man yesterday? I was blinded by greed and became disabled because of my reckless behavior!
Feng Yuhuai sat aside with his head lowered, his heart full of worry.
The good news is that thanks to her prayers, Dad didn’t die; the bad news is that Dad became disabled, and not only will he be unable to help me in the future, he might even become a more terrible burden than my brother?
He can't even control Feng Mu, what should he do?
No, no, no, I can't think like that. Even though Dad is disabled, he still has his identity as a detective. It is not reasonable and moral for the police station to lay off people immediately.
Even if the superiors in the police station are no good and really have such thoughts, they will have to pretend for a while.
And it's not just Dad who is disabled. This time, there are more than a dozen people disabled at once. The police station is watching us. At the very least, Dad should be able to get a pension.
Our family must have saved some money over the years. Combined with my father's pension and the salary Feng Mu pays to the family every month, we were still able to raise enough money for my high school and college tuition.
Well, I have to ease the relationship between Dad and Feng Mu. In the past, Dad could definitely suppress Feng Mu, but now that Dad’s hand is broken, Feng Mu may not be as obedient as before.
I can't let my father treat Feng Mu so rudely anymore. Although Feng Mu's salary as an incinerator is not much, I will need a lot of money for school in the future, so a little more money is better.
This family must not break up!
Feng Yuhuai is indeed a genius. He quickly figured out the bleak current situation and future, and tried his best to think of a way out.
To a certain extent, Feng Yuhuai not only has excellent physique, but also adjusts his emotions quickly when encountering things and thinks calmly. Objectively speaking, he is excellent in all aspects.
Feng Ju regarded her as the hope of the whole family and placed all the bets on her. It is hard to say that Feng Ju had a problem with his vision. He just took things for granted and overlooked the most important issue.
Feng Yuhuai had tears in his eyes and looked like he was about to cry.
She held Feng Ju's only remaining hand with both of her own, and said softly, "Dad, don't be angry. You're injured, and it will be hard for you to recover if you get angry again."
Feng Ju still doted on his daughter very much. As he looked at his beloved daughter's tear-stained face, his sanity slightly returned and he had to be strong.
Feng Yuhuai said in a filial and consoling tone: "Dad, it's okay to lose an arm. As long as you're still alive, that's good. I'm still here. As long as I'm here, the hope of the whole family is still there."
Listening to his daughter's filial and sensible words of comfort, Feng Ju's regret seemed to be lessened, like a stream of clear spring flowing into the dry Gobi Desert.
His throat was dry and he responded hoarsely, "Yes, Yu Huai is right. As long as you are here, it doesn't matter if Dad loses an arm. He will get better in the future."
Feng Yuhuai nodded: "So, Dad, don't be so mean to Feng Mu in the future. Speak to him more politely."
Feng Ju was furious: "He is a waste and a burden to our family. It is not enough that I have to work hard to support him. He always goes against my wishes and schemes in his mind. He thinks he is as talented as you. If I hadn't controlled him, he would have gotten into trouble and died outside."
Feng Yuhuai wiped her tears to hide the irritability in her eyes. She advised kindly, "Dad, Feng Mu is also a family member. The family must be harmonious in order to overcome the difficulties together."
Feng Ju opened his mouth and Wang Xiuli was wiping tears while listening.
Feng Yuhuai has been able to speak since she was young. She can always hide her thoughts in nice words that make people feel comfortable listening to them. This is also the reason why Feng Ju dotes on her more.
Feng Yuhuai: "Dad, I'm only in the first year of high school. It will take me a few more years to graduate from college. During this time, even if I want to, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to help the family. I still have to rely on you and my brother."
"Dad, you were the only one supporting this family before. Now that you are like this, let Feng Mu take over your hand and help you support this family for a few years. When I finish my studies, I can take over the burden from you."
"Dad, I know you look down on Feng Mu, but our family may face difficulties in the future, so we must stick together and work together."
Feng Ju's expression changed from dark to bright, and he seemed to have realized something.
He slowly pulled out his hand, and placed his rough palm on top of his daughter's head. Feng Yuhuai leaned his head closer, and Feng Ju let out a long sigh: "Dad didn't come to his senses for a while. Yuhuai, you're right. In the next few years, Dad should have treated your brother better."
Feng Yuhuai showed a pitiful smile: "Dad, don't worry. Our family will be fine after these few years. When I pass the college entrance examination and graduate, I will definitely be able to take our family to the upper city. By then, maybe I can even reconnect your arm."
Hearing that his daughter was filial and ambitious, Feng Ju felt relieved. Although he still felt regretful about himself, his emotions had turned into a determination that he would never give up.
Even for the sake of his daughter, he couldn't just give up on himself and collapse here.
"Bring the food, I'm hungry." Feng Ju said to Wang Xiuli.
Wang Xiuli sighed, wiped away her tears quickly, and brought the half-spilt rice to Feng Ju's mouth.
After Feng Ju finished his meal with Wang Xiuli serving him, Feng Yuhuai said hesitantly, "Dad, I have to go back to school. The students in the key classes are very good, and the monthly exam is approaching soon. I have to work harder and must not fall behind the ordinary classes."
"I'll come to the hospital after school this afternoon..."
Feng Ju interrupted Feng Yuhuai, forced a smile, and said, "You are the hope of our family. Don't waste your time here with me. You don't have to come after school. I have your mother to take care of me."
Feng Yuhuai stammered, seeming to want to say something but stopped himself.
Feng Ju seemed to have thought of something and added, "Be obedient. Come to the hospital next weekend."
Feng Yuhuai had no choice but to agree, then left the ward, went to the bathroom to wash away the tears on his face, and then slowly left the hospital and headed for school.
In the ward, Feng Ju said to Wang Xiuli with relief: "Fortunately, we have Yu Huai in our family. If there was only Feng Mu, I would probably die with my eyes closed."
Wang Xiuli opened her mouth, but looking at the blood-stained gauze on her husband's broken arm, she ultimately said nothing for her son.
Feng Ju: "Well, in a couple of days you go home and see Feng Mu, and tell him to just keep a little of his monthly salary for himself, and give the bulk to you to help with the family expenses."
"He should be closer to you. Go and ask him for it. Talk to him about the difficulties our family will face in the future."
Wang Xiuli was silent for three seconds, then nodded: "Aren't you going to give Feng Mu a different job at the incinerator?"
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Feng Ju sneered: "Let him do what he wants. I am already in this situation, so how can I care about him? This favor may be used less in the future, so I can't waste it on him."
Without waiting for Wang Xiuli to speak, Feng Ju said calmly, "From what Yu Huai said, the key class is under a lot of pressure. I have to ask someone to go to the police station this week to exchange all my remaining merit points. I want to exchange them for bone refining pills as soon as possible and give them to Yu Huai next weekend."
"It will save the police from disliking a cripple like me and refusing to acknowledge my mistakes after a while."
"As for this matter, you should stop nagging that unfilial son, understand."
Feng Yuhuai got a taxi on the road and sat in the back seat, touching up her makeup in a small mirror. There was still a trace of worry about the future between her brows, but it was covered up by her superb makeup skills.
"Dad asked me to go to the hospital on the weekend. I think he wanted me to get the bone-refining pill." Feng Yuhuai couldn't help feeling a little proud.
Compared to Feng Mu, that good-for-nothing brother who is clumsy and tongue-tied, Feng Yuhuai truly feels that she is a beautiful, intelligent, sweet-talking and talented sister.
"It's hard to imagine that Feng Mu and I are actually born from the same parents."
"Forget it. If Feng Mu can hand over all his salary to his family in the next few years and concentrate on supporting my food, drink and schooling with my father, then when I become a big shot in the future, it's not impossible for me to take care of them a little."
"To save people from accusing me of being unfilial and neglecting my family in the future, why can't I be born directly into a wealthy family in the upper city? In that case, I will become a favored daughter of heaven that everyone pays attention to."
"It's nothing like now, where we have to spend so much effort to get some tuition and living expenses, and to get the family members on good terms."
"Ah, who understands the troubles of a genius girl growing up~"
The taxi stopped at the school gate. A sturdy boy with several pimples on his face stood at the gate, holding up his cell phone and looking around.
Seeing Feng Yuhuai getting off the car and waving, he rushed over and paid the fare for Feng Yuhuai.
"Thank you, Yang Tuo. I forgot to bring my wallet. I will return the money to you later." Feng Yuhuai said with an apologetic and grateful look on his face.
"No, no, it's a small matter." Yang Tuo scratched his head, looking not very smart, "By the way, don't you have a mobile wallet? In that case, you don't have to worry about forgetting your wallet."
Mobile wallets are a trendy new thing in downtown, but not everyone can open one. The savings deposit on the bank card bound to the mobile wallet must exceed a certain standard.
Feng Yuhuai's face was slightly stiff. Although she usually looked very delicate in her attire, she was actually wearing ordinary brands. It was just that she had a good foundation and good taste in clothes, unlike Yang Tuo who wore expensive brand names.
The only thing that Feng Yuhuai has in common with Yang Tuo is the holographic watch on her wrist, which was a gift that she begged Feng Ju to buy for her after she was promoted to the key class.
Feng Yuhuai was a little embarrassed and angry, but he still looked cheerful and said, "My family is not well off, so I'm afraid the bank won't open a mobile wallet for me."
Yang Tuo's face froze, and he finally realized that he had made a stupid mistake.
Although he really wanted to pat his chest and take Feng Yuhuai to open a mobile wallet tomorrow, his mobile wallet was bound to his mother's card. Although he had some pocket money in his own bank card, it was far from reaching the passing line for opening.
Besides, even if he really had that much money, he would never let Feng Yuhuai link his card. He was just a little greedy for Feng Yuhuai's body, and he was not completely demented.
Yang Tuo laughed awkwardly, "I made a slip of the tongue. So I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow, Yu Huai. There's a natural cuisine restaurant that opened recently in the city. They use all-natural ingredients, not 3D printed in a factory. I heard they taste very delicious. I'll take you to try it."
Feng Yuhuai knew what Yang Tuo was thinking. In the past, she would have refused directly, and she would not even let Yang Tuo pay for the fare.
But today's changes at home changed Feng Yuhuai's mind. She felt that she could give Yang Tuo a little chance to interact with her. After all, her pocket money would definitely be greatly reduced in the future, and she urgently needed one or more generous male classmates to share some of it with her.
Just give some sweet treats without promising anything, that's fine.
Feng Yuhuai thought so, and she also intended to put it into action, but she still pretended to be reserved and said, "Forget it, the monthly exam is coming soon, I have to seize every minute to practice. As for eating, I can just eat a few bites at school."
Yang Tuo was a little anxious. He felt that Feng Yuhuai didn't bring his wallet today, so he thought of asking him to pay for the fare, which was a good sign. Otherwise, why didn't Feng Yuhuai find someone else but him? He must have a good impression of him, otherwise, he couldn't just think that he was stupid and had a lot of money.
Yang Tuo wanted to strike while the iron was hot and take advantage of this small spark to break into Feng Yuhuai's heart.
He then said, "Then let's not eat. I'll take you to the martial arts street. The Canglong Martial Arts School is recruiting new students recently. Let's go together. Let me tell you, the Canglong Martial Arts School is very famous."
"In our class, as well as in other schools, many students from key classes go to the Canglong Martial Arts School on weekdays."
"The environment and facilities there are very good, and some of the instructors or coaches there are no worse than those in key classes. Most importantly, you can learn from many students there and quickly accumulate practical experience."
Feng Yuhuai seemed to be interested, but still a little hesitant: "I've heard of Canglong Martial Arts School, but it's very expensive to become a member. I've overspent recently, so maybe..."
Yang Tuo felt a little pain in his heart, but looking at Feng Yuhuai's beautiful face and pure and lovely eyes, he gritted his teeth and said generously: "It's okay, I'll pay for the small money, as long as you are willing to come, Yuhuai."
Feng Yuhuai smiled and said, "Okay, Yang Tuo, thank you. You are such a good person."
Yang Tuo showed a bright smile on his face, and walked into the campus side by side with Feng Yuhuai with a silly smile.
…….(End of this chapter)
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