The man knelt on the ground, begging me with tears in his eyes. I still refused to accept the child and turned to leave. The man grabbed my leg and said, "Please, do me a favor..."
At this moment, the child in his arms burst into tears like a disturbed little angel, and the cry was so loud and plaintive. I really couldn't bear to see the child crying like this. The baby in the swaddle had a red face from crying, which was very heartbreaking.
Looking at this man, I was thinking that he was not an unforgivable person. He might have really encountered unavoidable difficulties, so he gave the child to someone else.
I originally wanted to help him coax the child, but the child stopped crying as soon as he was in my arms.
When I saw the child, I saw that her face was chubby and very cute. She looked a bit like my child who had just passed away. She was originally crying with her eyes closed, but she suddenly opened her eyes and looked at me.
My heart softened and I wanted to take the child in. When I was about to ask when the child was born, I saw several people running towards us from the hospital corridor. When the man saw them, he looked frightened. He clasped his hands together towards me, turned around and ran away.
Having said this, Wang Danian lowered his head and fell silent.
His wife was very angry and said, "Wang, you are so cruel. You actually cheated me with someone else's daughter... No wonder Shanhu and I are so hostile and against each other. It turns out that she is not my biological daughter."
"You were so sick at the time. If you knew your child was gone, would you have survived?"
When the woman heard what he said, she realized that it made sense, so she stopped tearing at Wang Danian.
Section Chief Zeng asked, "What did the person who gave you the child leave for the child?"
Wang Danian thought for a moment and said, "Yes." He walked into the inner room and soon took out a small red cloth bag. He opened the bag and took out a pair of earrings.
Section Chief Zeng extended his right hand with a look of doubt and carefully took the earring. As his fingers touched the cold metal, a strange feeling welled up in his heart. He held the earring tightly, examining it, his eyes filled with surprise and confusion.
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In the county town, a jeep stopped in front of a residential building in a small alley, and Wang Xiaolan and Zhao Lihan got out of the car.
Lin Lifeng led them into the house.
Wang Xiaolan walked into the house curiously and carefully examined the furnishings. This house was obviously quite old, and the interior layout exuded a strong sense of the times.
Her eyes first fell on the yellowed old photo on the wall. In the picture, a heroic soldier was driving an old military vehicle. The soldier had a focused expression and a firm gaze, as if he was carrying out an important mission.
Although the photos have faded, they still allow people to feel the tense atmosphere of that special period and the soldiers' sense of mission.
Then, Wang Xiaolan's gaze shifted to the table, where two enamel cups with Double Happiness patterns printed on them stood out.
This traditional Chinese cup was once a must-have item in many families, witnessing countless heartwarming moments. The bamboo-wrapped thermos bottle next to it adds a touch of simplicity and elegance.
Although there were only a few old pieces of furniture in the house, they were all wiped very clean.
Lin Lifeng also noticed that Wang Xiaolan was looking at the house, so he introduced it, "This is my parents' home."
Led by Lin Lifeng, Wang Xiaolan and Zhao Lihan walked into the innermost room.
A kind-looking old man lay quietly on the bed, his eyes tightly closed, seemingly in a deep sleep. Beside the bed sat an equally old but energetic old woman, carefully holding a glass of water, preparing to feed the old man in the bed.
Seeing the scene before them, they couldn't help but stop, their eyes showing concern. The old man heard the voice and slowly opened his eyes. When he saw who it was, an awkward smile immediately appeared on his face, and he quickly struggled to sit up from the bed.
Seeing this, the old woman beside him hurriedly reached out to support the old man and said softly, "Slow down, don't be anxious."
At the same time, she turned around and said to Wang Xiaolan and Zhao Lihan with a smile: "You are here, come and sit down."
Wang Xiaolan and Zhao Lihan walked quickly to the bedside and greeted in unison, "Auntie, Uncle, hello."
The old man nodded excitedly, then patted the empty seat next to him, motioning for them to sit down.
Lin Lifeng said to his mother, "Mom, my comrade's wife is a doctor. She is here to see Dad."
When the old man heard this, he happily took Wang Xiaolan's hand.
"My son, my old man is relying on you. I don't ask for much, as long as the old man can take care of himself."
"Auntie, don't worry. I will do my best to treat you as long as I can."
As she spoke, Wang Xiaolan put down the medicine box, lifted the quilt, and scanned the man with her "clairvoyant eyes."
It was diagnosed that the spinal nerves were damaged, causing paralysis of the whole body.
Wang Xiaolan said, "Deputy Director Lin, besides the fracture, your father's most serious problem is nerve damage. He needs surgery to correct his bedridden condition. I can only offer some conservative treatment to temporarily alleviate his pain."
Lin Lifeng said, "I went to the county hospital, and the doctor said it couldn't be done."
"The county hospital really can't do it. Their medical equipment is limited and they simply can't complete your father's surgery."
"I can only prescribe some Chinese medicine for conservative treatment. I'm going to the provincial capital's affiliated hospital in a few days. I have an operation to perform there. If you agree, I can also perform your father's surgery at the same time. What do you think?"
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