Chapter 217 Case closed, cause and effect! 'In the arena, loyalty comes first! ' [Please give me a monthly ticket! ]
Date: June 17, 1962
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'People's hearts are full of different attitudes'
June 17, 1962, was an extremely ordinary day.
While people in cities are constantly busy, some are studying, some are working, and farmers are still counting on their fingers to see when it will rain.
There are many hospitals in Shaocheng City, and countless babies are born in the city every day. Their families are like ants, constantly going in and out of the hospital.
Among these countless children.
A boy was born quietly.
There was nothing remarkable about Zhao Kang's birth. He was very ordinary, the kind that could be lost in a crowd and could not be found.
But it's not particularly ordinary.
When he was born, his biological father Zhao Shan stood at the door of the delivery room, pacing back and forth, looking at the room eagerly.
"Why don't you come out?"
His father waited anxiously, looking suspiciously at the empty door beside him.
'Why am I the only one at the door?'
His father thought that his wife, his parents, his father-in-law, his mother-in-law and his sister-in-law were missing.
Until the nurse came over with a suspicious look on her face.
It turned out that the family of a person who was about to give birth in the delivery room saw him standing at the door of the delivery room suspiciously, and thought he was a human trafficker who was going to steal their child, so they reported him.
Only then did Zhao Kang's father realize that he had taken the wrong path.
Zhao Kang is very ordinary, except for having an unreliable father.
He is just like the rest.
From crying for food, to crawling on the ground, and from babbling, to taking dictation in class.
The world would not change whether he was there or not. It would be a little ordinary, but still ordinary after all.
Kindergarten—primary school—middle school—high school.
His life was like a gear in a machine, running normally until he graduated from high school.
After graduating from high school.
"Come to the steel mill. Hey, it's a stable job!"
His father told the truth.
So, Zhao Kang went to work in his father's steel factory and lived a recurring life.
Sometimes, Zhao Kang would sit on the ground and watch the ants working non-stop.
"What's the difference between me and this worker ant?"
Zhao Kang thought so, but he couldn't come up with an answer. After thinking for a while, he separated a few of the worker ants.
The huge ant colony is still operating as usual, and it doesn't matter to them whether those worker ants are there or not.
Zhao Kang let go of his hand and the ants returned to the colony.
In just a blink of an eye, the ants disappeared and there was no apparent change in the colony, as if releasing the ants was just an illusion.
Twenty-three years old.
Zhao Kang grew up in an ordinary way. This year was the 1990s and he wanted to do something.
So he quit his job at the steel mill and, like everyone else, became a fish and plunged into the ocean of business.
but.
Zhao Kang is just an ordinary person. Even though he is at the forefront of the trend, he has no ability to make it big.
He just opened two restaurants.
The restaurant is not big, but the income is very good. Relying on his cooking skills, he became a well-known "Master Zhao" in the neighborhood.
Life is booming.
With such a lively atmosphere, it is natural that icing on the cake is indispensable.
"Son, Dad has asked the matchmaker to arrange a blind date for you, go and take a look!"
Zhao Kang's father rushed into the backstage of the restaurant and pulled out Zhao Kang who was still standing in front of the stove.
Zhao Kang was confused.
He looked at his unreliable father, and then at his own clothes that were covered in oil smoke.
Ah? Blind date?
Now?
But it's okay.
Zhao Kang was used to his father being unreliable. After all, he was the only one who could go to the wrong delivery room. This was the first time she had seen such a thing in her more than ten years of working as a nurse.
However, when Zhao Kang saw his blind date.
He felt that his father was still reliable.
“You you.”
Zhao Kang was at the girl's house. He didn't dare look his blind date in the eye and spoke shyly and vaguely.
The blind date was named Han Li, the daughter of the village chief of the neighboring village. She was very pretty, with a ponytail, a slender figure, delicate features, and a height of 1.6 meters. She pursed her thin lips and lowered her head shyly at this time.
The first time Zhao Kang saw her, he thought to himself: She is so beautiful!
His father actually got tough and reliable! This shocked Zhao Kang, but at the same time he felt that his father was unreliable.
He looked down at his greasy clothes and felt a little embarrassed.
Just don't tell yourself in advance.
I won't even be allowed to change my clothes before coming back! Thinking of this.
Zhao Kang was thinking about the remedy in his mind.
Zhao Kang had actually read quite a few novels and even served as a strategist in guiding others in chasing girls. When he was in high school, he gave advice to his friends and was nicknamed "Love Saint".
So, after racking his brains, he came up with a solution.
"What do you think of me!?"
Zhao Kang's eyes widened, his heart pounding, and he looked at her holding his breath.
Han Li was embarrassed and annoyed. She was surrounded by parents who looked at her with mocking eyes. How could she say this? So, her cheeks were red as if they were about to bleed. In the end, she still stammered, "I think... I think you are a good person."
Good person?
Zhao Shan and his parents were stunned for a moment, then they grinned.
It’s settled!
Zhao Shan finally proved reliable for once.
The first blind date was arranged and it worked.
Three months after the blind date, Zhao Kang held a wedding banquet and got married to Han Li.
The wedding was a lively one, with all the relatives in the village coming.
The big pot dishes prepared by Zhao Kang himself were delicious. There were two new houses, one in his hometown and the other in the city.
His hotel had money, so he could move back and forth between the two places at any time. Of course, the house in the city was just a small one.
After marriage.
Zhao Kang suddenly felt that his biological father was unreliable again.
"Get lost. If you bother me again, I'll kill you!"
Zhao Kang was scolded by his wife every day. He looked at his cigarette with a sad look in his eyes.
Where did the shy wife who would get angry at the slightest provocation go? ? Who is this person cursing in her own home? Damn it, my own father is too unreliable. Why did he let Han Li and I go on a blind date? After smoking, Zhao Kang greeted her with a shy smile.
He felt that he was different from his henpecked father.
According to the words of that city, this is called pampering!
After pampering for a few months.
Zhao Kang suddenly discovered that his wife's belly had grown bigger. He was very surprised. After rubbing his belly and being beaten, he went to the hospital.
Back from the hospital.
Zhao Kang discovered that he was pregnant.
He is going to be a father! Old Zhao is going to be a grandfather! Ordinary life, thank you~ Zhao Kang thought truthfully, and decided to tolerate Han Li's temper.
It’s not that he can’t beat the opponent, he just doesn’t want to fight. It’s not that he can’t scold the opponent, he just doesn’t want to bully the other person.
Soon, the ordinary couple reached the day of delivery.
Xiao Zhao and Lao Zhao stood trembling at the door of the delivery room.
"Why don't you come out?"
"I don't know. Does it take that long to have a baby?"
"Dad, when did my mother give birth to me?"
Xiao Zhao said uneasily.
Old Zhao fell into deep thought, thinking back to when he gave birth to Xiao Zhao. "You were picked up from the garbage dump."
"oh."
"What about my mother? And my father-in-law and mother-in-law? Why didn't they come to wait for the baby to be born?"
Zhao Shan looked at the door of the delivery room suspiciously again.
There were only the two of them and another family at the door of the delivery room.
"They wouldn't be lost, would they? How could these unreliable people get lost on this day?"
Old Zhao sighed and said.
The two decided to ignore them and wait until the child was born.
Until a stick hits.
"Damn it, 20 years ago when I gave birth to my son you were standing here waiting to steal him, 20 years later my grandson is coming and you brought my son here to steal him, you beast!"
Suddenly, an old man came with a stick and hit the two people in a bad mood.
Fortunately, as they ran, Lao Zhao and Xiao Zhao finally arrived at the right place.
Xiao Zhao's mother has gotten used to it.
Seeing two people coming, he was very calm.
Old Zhao became Old Old Zhao, and Little Zhao was still Little Zhao, but he had a Little Little Zhao.
When Xiao Xiao Zhao was just born, he was almost moved to tears by his ugliness.
Fortunately, it grew out later.
Xiao Xiao Zhao originally planned to name himself Zhao Gang, which means to have the indomitable spirit like steel.
His wife slapped him on the head.
Xiao Zhao felt very angry.
Why can’t he be called Zhao Gang?
Is it because Xiao Xiao Zhao is a girl?
Little Zhao, who was still in her infancy, didn't know that her mother had helped her survive the disaster.
So, he was named Zhao Yang.
However, great joy is always accompanied by great sorrow.
Han Li's mother died.
He fell ill and died before he could get treatment. My father also died of depression not long after that.
but.
The old ones are gone, and the new ones must continue to look forward.
Life remains dull.
It's so ordinary that it seems there are only a few people in this world.
And Zhao Shan is just a copy and paste version of this person.
The emotion of my mother-in-law's departure did not overwhelm everyone.
As time goes by, this memory is nothing more than a waste of time.
Han Li is sick.
I don't know why, but I suddenly fell ill.
Although he could get out of bed and walk normally, the doctor said his condition was very serious.
"Chronic myeloid leukemia cannot be cured in many cities. You can go to Qiaozhou City. The hospital there has a lot of research on leukemia."
The doctor said truthfully.
Zhao Kang took the diagnosis sheet and kept running around, and finally, he took his wife to Qiaozhou City.
On the way, his wife was very silent, no longer as noisy as before.
Zhao Kang held her hand and looked at Han Li who had lost her hair. He said nothing, but just held it, wrapping his broad, rough hands around her.
Zhao Yang didn't come.
Zhao Yang was still young and was left in the care of his parents, while Zhao Kang came to Qiaozhou City for treatment.
Just like what the doctor at Shaocheng City Hospital said.
The medical skills in Qiaozhou City are really good.
But there is no way to cure this disease.
Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, can be described in one word: cancer.
Since then.
Zhao Kang's life changed from a noisy and greasy kitchen to a quiet hospital filled with the smell of disinfectant.
The wife wasted away in bed and became increasingly silent.
Fortunately, Zhao Kang owns two stores and he has money for treatment.
He could afford the medical expenses of more than 10,000 yuan a month! The days passed by little by little.
The two reminisced about the past, with smiles occasionally appearing on their faces.
It's like looking for a sword by carving a mark on the boat in the long river of time.
Zhao Yang was also ill.
The news came like a bolt from the blue.
The father back home suddenly said that seven-year-old Zhao Yang suddenly fainted.
Zhao Kang rushed back and took the patient to the hospital for a check-up. He was suddenly struck by lightning.
“Chronic myeloid leukemia.”
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"This disease is not necessarily hereditary, but there are genetic factors. Your mother-in-law's early death may be due to this disease. I didn't expect that your wife and daughter were also affected by it."
The doctor was very surprised.
Chronic myeloid leukemia, the probability of three generations having the same disease is smaller than the probability of buying a lottery ticket!
But he was met by Zhao Kang. His face turned pale and he took the child to Qiaozhou City without any hesitation.
The family of three was reunited.
But it was in a hospital bed.
Interferon, dialysis and other treatments cost a lot of money.
Zhao Kang couldn't bear it anymore, so he sold his wedding house in his hometown.
But before long, the money ran out again.
So, the two restaurants that had been developed were also sold.
His finances became increasingly tight.
This disease is a bottomless pit, you never know when it will be filled.
Zhao Kang could only keep finding ways to invest money.
Han Li became increasingly silent, and from time to time she would stare blankly at the ceiling of the hospital.
Zhao Yang was lying on the bed timidly, but his personality was still somewhat cheerful, at least better than Han Li's. He called "Dad, Dad" every day.
Zhao Kang joined a mutual aid group.
Most of the people inside are troubled by this disease.
But unfortunately, even if there are more people, it’s useless. The disease is still the disease and it will not disappear just because you join a group.
One day.
Han Li suddenly said, "Don't treat me, leave some money for Xiao Yang to survive."
"When she is cured, you can marry a wife and live a good life."
Zhao Kang stared at her for a long time.
He suddenly stood up and left in a sullen voice.
Give up Han Li? Zhao Kang didn't want to do that.
But what to do if you don’t have money? It’s a truth that medical treatment costs money. If domestic medical technology can’t do it, it just can’t do it. You can’t force others to do it, unless you go abroad for treatment, but the prices abroad are even more outrageous, and you can’t afford to treat it.
But Zhao Kang didn't want to give up. When he recalled his past life, he became motivated.
Until one day, someone who had benefited from his restaurant in the past suddenly gave him a solution, but this solution was very risky.
After Zhao Kang pondered for a long time, he finally decided to do it.
Chengluo country.
This is a country in the southeast of the Blue Star, which is rich in something called "shemales".
It's a mess here.
Even if you are a tourist, you will risk your life if you come here.
Zhao Kang came here by boat.
There is a pharmaceutical factory here.
"My dear friend, you bought too little. If I were you, I would buy more and bring it back to sell. After all, the risks of smuggling drugs back and forth are the same."
In Chengluo country, the drug dealer shook his head and said.
"This is our latest product, imatinib. You should know that the market price of a bottle is over 20,000 yuan, but it only costs 600 yuan from me. Even if you sell it for 6,000 yuan, you can still make a lot of money!"
Zhao Kang smiled awkwardly, indicating that he was considering it, then took four bottles of medicine and left.
The effect of the medicine is obvious.
I took four bottles of medicine for two months.
With only two thousand yuan spent, Han Li and Zhao Yang's complexion has changed dramatically! The hundreds of thousands of yuan spent in the past have become like clowns, but Zhao Kang is not angry.
His wife and children are saved! Who cares more about the patient than the patient? Besides the doctor, it's another patient.
The rest of the mutual aid group noticed the improvement in Han Li and Zhao Yang.
They were in the same hospital, so logically the responses to treatment should be similar. Even if they were good, they shouldn't be this good.
So they went to find Zhao Kang.
The sick are always pitiful.
When you look at their appearance, look into their eyes, and feel their gaze, you will always feel a surge of pity.
Zhao Kang looked at the people surrounding him, begging him with bitter faces, and made up his mind to agree.
He sells the medicine for eight hundred yuan a bottle.
Not really a price increase.
Small-scale drug purchases will not be strictly inspected, but if you buy them in boxes, then it will be very strict.
To do this, he needs to spend a lot of money on management and transportation.
In this case, even if he made money, he would only make ten or twenty yuan from a bottle of medicine.
If there is a special period, we may have to pay part of the fee.
So, although it is difficult, at least everyone has medicine to take.
The symptoms were greatly alleviated, and the people in the mutual aid society felt a little relieved.
As Zhao Kang watched his family members looking better and better, he showed genuine happiness on his face, and Han Li's personality also gradually improved.
It was the first time that she felt that the unreliable Xiao Zhao had become reliable.
They planned.
When I recover, I will go traveling and see the scenery that was wasted during the time of treatment.
Also planning.
When Zhao Yang grows up and is admitted to university, she must not marry an unreliable man.
But the reality.
It always goes off the track of plan.
When the conflicts in front of people disappear.
Then what you can see and think will not be limited to contradictions.
"Let me tell you, actually the medicine is not eight hundred per bottle, it's six hundred. One bottle of medicine only costs six hundred to Chengluo Country!"
"Six hundred? Why did he sell it to us for eight hundred? A bottle of medicine is two hundred yuan more expensive, and this is all the money we have worked so hard to earn!"
"Damn it, they make 200 yuan from a bottle of medicine, and there are hundreds of people in our city combined, so they make tens of thousands of yuan from us every month!"
"By the end of the year, you should be earning hundreds of thousands!"
Inside the church, some people were whispering and communicating in low voices.
"We are all patients, why should he make money from us?"
"We are all so pitiful, but he still wants to make money. I have said before that he opened a store before, but it was not a good thing. He was a businessman."
"That's right, we are all patients, why can't we help each other? We will see each other sooner or later."
When these remarks appeared.
After a long time.
They brought the incident to Zhao Kang, and more than ten people blocked Zhao Kang's way, asking him to lower the price or scolding him.
After this happened many times, Zhao Kang became angry.
He simply stopped selling medicine from then on.
From then on, people in Qiaozhou City had no medicine.
The people who were originally angry suddenly became panic again and kept begging him to continue selling, but some people became even angrier, thinking that Zhao Kang was threatening them because he thought they were all patients.
Since I stopped bringing medicine for other people, I left the previous medicine behind, which is enough for my family to take until they recover from the illness.
Zhao Kang felt much more relaxed.
He has time to stay with his wife and daughter and be with them.
There is no need to engage in smuggling and lose your head.
Until "Mr. Zhao, right? We have received a report and you are involved."
In 2000, several policemen stood in front of Zhao Kang, who was confused and at a loss.
Zhao Kang was reported.
The whistleblower is a patient who takes the medicine.
They tried to force Zhao Kang in this way to make him continue to sell the medicine and lower the price.
Very smooth.
Individuals cannot fight the judiciary.
Zhao Kang was put into the cell, and people from the pharmaceutical company were monitoring the progress at all times.
The people in the mutual aid society thought they had won. They felt that this move was very good and the threat level had reached its peak.
So, he started to report that he had forgiven Zhao Kang, could reach a reconciliation with him, and could now release him.
But, unlike the usual minor cases, smuggling cases can never be resolved through negotiation.
This matter was beyond the imagination of the mutual aid association members.
They thought that after reporting the threat, Zhao Kang would still be released. After all, it was only a few hundred yuan per bottle of medicine.
But what they didn't expect was that Zhao Kang was actually imprisoned!
Han Li and Zhao Yang committed suicide.
The patients who had no medicine to take rushed to Han Li's home where she was recuperating. They said:
"It's your man's fault that we have no medicine to take. You have to compensate us!"
later.
The medicine left by Zhao Kang disappeared, just like a swarm of locusts, being carried away and disappeared.
The money also disappeared. During the time when he had the medicine, the money Zhao Kang had saved also disappeared. No one knew who took it away.
There was nothing left in the dilapidated rental house.
That's not right either.
Han Li also had to pay the landlord some money.
Han Li was silent.
She thought about the vague look on Zhao Kang's face when she first met him.
She also thought about how shy she would be when she got married.
I also thought about the scene when Zhao Yang was born and Zhao Kang was almost crying because of Zhao Yang's ugliness.
Thinking of this, a slight smile appeared in her heart.
But this smile finally lingered in my heart.
The rope used to hang oneself is always annoying, and it is impossible to bring the feelings of the revolving lantern to one's face.
Han Li is dead.
Hanging in the air, like a willow branch at night, motionless.
Zhao Yang also died.
She was in her hometown and had no medication to help her survive. She fainted once and never woke up again.
Later.
Second half of 2003.
In Qiaozhou City, the drug imatinib suddenly appeared again.
Chen Nianshu asked: "Boss, why don't you lower the price? Wouldn't it be better if more people bought it and more people were cured?"
Zhao Kang: "How old are you?"
Chen Nianshu: "I was in my twenties, I forgot about it a long time ago."
Zhao Kang smiled and smoked a cigarette.
"What do you think is the most important thing in the martial arts world?"
Chen Nianshu raised his head and patted his chest.
He said:
"When traveling in the martial arts world, loyalty comes first!"
'Hell on Earth·Case! ' [Case closed! ]
(End of this chapter)