Having already sat up, I lay back down on the ground because of the pain. My body felt like it was being torn apart, and the pain overwhelmed me like a tidal wave. I rolled around like that, clutching my legs, amidst countless strange stares...
The vehicle involved in the accident was a construction van. The driver was terrified; he stood there trembling for a while before walking over to me and asking, "Are you... alright?"
I was in so much pain I couldn't speak...
Finally, someone in the crowd called for an ambulance. In the next moment, I fell into a daze... The footsteps and breathing of the people gradually became clearer; but soon they disappeared again.
...
When I regained consciousness, I was already lying in a hospital bed. My left leg was wrapped in a thick layer of bandages and fixed to the headboard. My first thought was: it's over.
I looked around in a daze...
Only Chen Jin and Nicole were in the ward.
Seeing that I was awake, the two of them quickly stood up. Chen Jin asked me, "How are you feeling?"
"It hurts, it feels like something's been stuffed inside my legs, it's so swollen and uncomfortable!"
Nicole then asked with concern, "Take a good look at yourself. Besides your legs, is there anything else that feels uncomfortable?"
"I feel so weak... What's wrong with me?"
Chen Jin replied in a low voice, "An open fracture of the lower leg... The doctor said that after treatment, I'll need to rest for a long time... Don't worry too much about it, it's already a blessing that you're alright..."
Nicole chimed in, "Yeah...we've already seen the security footage...the rear wheel of a big truck next to you was less than ten centimeters from your head...I still get chills just thinking about it!"
I remember that scene vividly, and it sent a chill down my spine.
This period has been really unlucky... It's like I used up all my luck after making money from Jiulongju. Even though many things were at a critical juncture, there were just constant problems that left me powerless.
I loathe this feeling, and I can't help but get a little angry. As my anger flares up, another sharp pain shoots through my calf... This is fucking frustrating!
...
After a moment of silence, Chen Jin continued, "You were on your bike answering the phone, the van driver was speeding, the traffic police ruled you liable for 30% of the damages, and the van driver for 70%..."
"I still have some money in my card, I'll give it to you later... You can pay the amount I owe for me."
"The current situation is that you have to pay the lion's share yourself... That van is out of insurance, and the driver can't afford to pay compensation..."
"What happened?"
"That guy's family is a complete mess. Not only is his elderly mother in the hospital, but his youngest son has leukemia... The whole family relies on him earning money from his renovation work, and they've been financially strapped for it... Today he was rushing to the construction site when he hit you..."
I've already verified the family's situation with the police... It's a very pitiful person!
After a moment of hesitation, I replied, "I won't say anything more... I've already paid for everything myself... Also, please don't tell my parents about this; I don't want them to worry."
"Don't worry, they definitely won't tell... By the way, I consulted a lawyer friend. You were hit by a car while performing your job duties... Your company has to provide corresponding compensation... Nicole and I will discuss this matter, but the company can only compensate you at most. They can't possibly cover the portion of the responsibility you have to bear."
I feel tired and don't want to talk.
Chen Jin continued, "I saw on the surveillance footage that the road was quite wide, and there wasn't anything obstructing the view... How did you get hit?"
"I didn't sleep well last night, and I had to work the early shift today, so I'm a bit dazed... There's nothing to say about this; it's all my own fault."
"Don't get me wrong, buddy. I just hope you can be more careful in the future. You knew you weren't in a good mental state, yet you were still riding your bike and talking on the phone at the same time..."
Nicole interrupted Chen Jin, saying, "Don't talk about him... He's just busy with work... If you have a good background, who would be willing to start from scratch and risk their life?"
"Stop talking...you all go out...I want to rest a bit more."
Nicole nodded and replied, "You should rest... By the way, Sisi went back to Shanghai this morning. She doesn't know about this yet. Should we call her to tell her?"
I quickly said, "Don't tell her... don't let her go through all that trouble!"
"Okay then... We'll go to your company first. Call us if you need anything."
"Um."
...
After Nicole and Chen Jin left, the ward immediately fell silent. I wanted to look at the world outside the window, but I couldn't muster the strength. However, I could sense that it was already dark... I could imagine what a scene of thousands of lights must be outside the ward at this moment.
After a brief silence, the wind rustled the screen window again, and the aroma of stewed potatoes and meat wafted in from outside...
I really want to take a bite.
Suddenly, I inexplicably thought of Yang Sisi. Wasn't it because she was leaving that I had a sleepless night? If I hadn't said those hurtful things to her last night, and had instead comforted her, and if everyone could have been happier in their final moments, wouldn't I have been able to sleep?
I regret it.
I thought of my newly established business, and I felt incredibly anxious, yet I was trapped on this tiny wire bed, where I was constantly throbbing with excruciating pain that made me feel suffocated.
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