Su Jianguo felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
Isn't this exactly the result he wanted? Not only did he get justice, but he also received compensation.
"Thank you, Director Zhang."
Su Jianguo said sincerely.
Director Zhang waved his hand.
"You're welcome, you deserve it."
After Director Zhang left, the ward fell silent again.
The next morning.
Su Jianguo was awakened by the noise outside the ward.
He opened his eyes and found that his third brother, Su Mingfu, had already gotten up and was standing by the window looking at something.
"Third brother, what's wrong?"
Su Jianguo asked.
Su Mingfu turned his head, his eyes wide open behind his glasses.
"Dad, look!"
He handed me a copy of the "Sijiu City Daily," with the headline on the front page prominently displayed in bold black characters.
"Making Heroes Shed Blood and Tears: Grandson of Anti-Japanese War Veteran Beaten by Cadre's Son."
Next to it was a photo of the old man sitting on an oxcart, his medals gleaming on his chest.
Su Jianguo hurriedly opened the newspaper.
The report inside described the events in detail, with particular emphasis on the old man's wartime experiences and Su Mingde's injuries.
The article is sharp and incisive, filled with condemnation of the perpetrators and sympathy for the heroic family.
"Dad, there's this too!"
Su Mingfu handed over another copy of the Workers' Daily, with an even more shocking headline.
"Children of cadres abuse their power to bully others, and workers' families suffer horrific consequences."
Just as he was flipping through the newspaper, the ward door was pushed open, and Wang Xiulan rushed in in a panic.
"Honey, something terrible has happened! There are so many reporters outside!"
Su Jianguo was also taken aback.
"How many?"
"Twenty or thirty!"
Wang Xiulan's face turned pale.
"And there were people from the TV station, carrying those huge video cameras!"
Before Su Jianguo could speak, a large group of reporters swarmed in, their flashes instantly illuminating the entire ward.
Su Jianguo subconsciously squinted, his ears filled with a barrage of questions:
"Mr. Su, could you tell me about what happened when your son was beaten?"
"Your father was a hero of the War of Resistance against Japan. What are your thoughts on that?"
Are you satisfied with the handling of the case involving Wang Defa and his son?
Su Jianguo raised his bandaged hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"Fellow reporters, my son is badly injured and needs rest. I can answer any questions you may have."
A female reporter squeezed to the front.
"Master Su, I heard that your son was beaten because he found out his girlfriend, Liu Meijuan, was pregnant with another man's child. Is that true?"
The ward fell silent immediately.
Su Jianguo looked at his second son, Su Mingde, and found that his son's face was pale and his lips were trembling.
"This problem..."
Just as Su Jianguo was about to answer, the ward door was pushed open again.
Director Zhang walked in with several police officers.
"Dear journalists, please maintain hospital order. Patients need rest, so please gather in the conference room for a joint press conference."
The reporters were reluctantly asked to leave.
Director Zhang walked to Su Jianguo's bedside and said in a low voice.
"Master Su, the situation is getting out of control. All the newspapers in town are reporting on it."
Su Jianguo gave a wry smile.
"Isn't this... going too far?"
Director Zhang shook his head.
"It's not your fault. It's because Wang Defa and his son were too arrogant, and Director Liu protected his daughter, so they got caught in the crossfire."
He paused.
"The higher-ups have personally instructed that this should be used as an opportunity to rectify the work style of cadres. Director Liu has been suspended from his duties pending investigation."
Su Jianguo was truly shocked this time. He never expected that his chaotic punches would actually bring down a high-ranking official in the Industry and Commerce Bureau.
Just then, a young policeman ran over and said he had a phone call for Director Zhang.
Director Zhang went outside, answered the phone, and his expression immediately turned serious.
"Yes, sir... okay, I'll arrange it right away."
After hanging up the phone, Director Zhang quickly returned to the ward and spoke to Su Jianguo.
"Master Su, the higher-ups want to come and visit you in person."
Su Jianguo was once again so shocked that he was speechless.
Did the higher-ups come to visit in person?
There are probably very few people who can be called leaders by the person in front of them.
This has far exceeded his expectations.
3 PM.
The senior leader entered the ward accompanied by Director Zhang.
He first saluted the old man, and then warmly greeted Su Jianguo and his three sons.
"Master Su, you've been wronged."
The top leader shook Su Jianguo's hand and said.
On behalf of XX, I apologize to you and your family.
Su Jianguo's throat tightened.
"Sir, you're too kind..."
The top leader shook his head.
"No, this is what we should do. Your father was a hero of the War of Resistance against Japan, and your son is a law-abiding young man, yet they have suffered such harm. This is a dereliction of duty on our part."
He turned to his entourage.
"Issue this notice: a city-wide rectification campaign will be launched to improve the conduct of officials, especially the education and management of their children. Such incidents must not be allowed to happen again!"
Reporters captured the moment, and their flashbulbs went off again.
Before leaving, the top leader specifically instructed the hospital to do everything possible to treat the patient, and that all expenses would be borne by the higher authorities.
He also instructed relevant departments to expedite the compensation process for the Su family.
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