I slept well all night.
After Xu Xiangyang got up in the morning and had breakfast, he realized that he had forgotten about Gu Panyun.
I glanced at the time; it was already eight o'clock.
He quickly went downstairs to buy some wontons, and then took a car to the health center.
Although I don't know if they've finished eating by now, bringing something is much better than going empty-handed.
When the door opened, everyone in the ward had gone out for a walk, leaving only Gu Panyun lying on the hospital bed. Her face was a little pale, but her condition was better than yesterday.
"Comrade Gu, how are you feeling?" He walked over, handed her the lunchbox, and said, "Sorry, I overslept today."
Gu Panyun was surprised that he would come. She thought that the two of them would never meet again in Shanghai.
"Comrade Xu, I'm much better now. How did you get here?" She took the wontons. She hadn't eaten breakfast, and it was difficult for her to even get out of bed to go to the toilet, let alone get food.
Xu Xiangyang was stunned for a moment before realizing that she thought he wouldn't come.
“You’re not able to move around easily right now, so it’s only right that I bring you some food.” He looked at the person in front of him and sighed inwardly.
She lives so far from home and is sick and hospitalized. It would be so pitiful if I didn't take care of her.
Seeing Gu Panyun reminded him of his past life. Back then, he had to work hard to earn money and even when he was sick, he had to get through it all by himself, with no one to care for him.
So when he saw this little girl, he was deeply moved and wanted to help her as much as he could.
When you're far from home, who can you rely on?
Gu Panyun was deeply moved. She had thought he wouldn't come again, but seeing him again warmed her heart and gave her a sense of security.
After dinner, Xu Xiangyang went to buy her some fruit and prepared whatever she needed.
"If nothing unexpected happens, I'll get the parts this afternoon, and then we can all go home for the New Year." He told Gu Panyun the good news, at least there was something to be happy about, and the girl could relax a little.
Sure enough, Gu Panyun was very happy. She also wanted to go home. She regretted suggesting that she shouldn't have brought up the idea of working so far away.
At first, it was the men who went to far-away places, while the women went to nearby places.
I never expected so many things to happen, and then I got stabbed again. I feel so terrible.
But now it's all good, she can go home, and she really wants to hug her mother and cry!
"Comrade Xu, thank you." After saying that, she felt embarrassed and continued, "I've already said thank you so many times. You've helped me so much. I don't know how to thank you enough. When we get back to the new city, I'll treat you to a meal!"
Saying thank you too many times would be meaningless; she felt that none of this could repay Xu Xiangyang for his help.
But she didn't know how to repay the kindness; treating them to a meal seemed like an option.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and said, "As long as you're doing well, that's all that matters. We're all from the same unit and from Xincheng, so it's only right that we help each other out when we encounter problems here."
He never expected Gu Panyun to repay him in any way. It was just a small favor, so there was no need for thanks. As long as she knew, that was enough.
Gu Panyun thought Xu Xiangyang was a really good person. Looking at the handsome face in front of her, she silently lowered her head.
In the afternoon, Xu Xiangyang went to the parts factory alone, and this time Officer Wu indeed brought him the parts.
Although the process has many advantages, the best outcome is one that doesn't waste time.
"Officer Wu, thank you for your help," he said politely.
As for helping? They did help, otherwise, if we followed the rules, we would have had to wait in line.
Having received the bribe, Officer Wu felt embarrassed and said with a smile, "Comrade Xu, if you need anything in Shanghai in the future, just come and find me."
Xu Xiangyang nodded, exchanged a few polite words with him, and then left with his things.
He didn't take those words to heart; they were just being polite. If he took them seriously, it would be really awkward for him.
After loading everything onto the car, Xu Xiangyang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
If I count the days, there are only ten days left until Chinese New Year. If I go back tomorrow, I can get home earlier.
He brought his lunch to the health center and saw Gu Panyun walking on the ground.
Seeing that she was pale but still tried to walk despite the pain, he said, "Comrade Gu, you should rest for a while. You'll be able to walk again in a couple of days."
This condition is not something that can be cured immediately; it's still necessary to rest for a couple of days.
Gu Panyun smiled and shook her head, "It's okay, I'll be done soon. By the way, did you get the parts?"
She was more concerned about the accessories than her own body.
Xu Xiangyang nodded. "Got it. When are you planning to leave?"
He plans to leave tomorrow. Although Gu Panyun is quite pitiful on her own, they are not related and he has no reason to stay.
Moreover, he would rather go home for the Chinese New Year.
Gu Panyun thought for a moment and said, "I plan to go back tomorrow."
Actually, the doctor said she needed to rest for two more days, but going home for the Chinese New Year was what she really wanted.
She misses her mother and father, and doesn't want to spend the New Year here.
Xu Xiangyang didn't answer, but simply told her to eat first.
After buying her dinner that evening, he returned to the state-run hotel. As he entered, the receptionist stopped him.
"Comrade Xu, your unit called you this afternoon and asked you to call back when you get back."
What's the company's phone number?
Xu Xiangyang nodded, though somewhat puzzled, he still called back.
You're probably asking about accessories, right? After all, it's almost Chinese New Year, and you'll need them after the holiday.
The call was answered quickly. "Is this Comrade Xu? This is Ji Jiandong."
Xu Xiangyang was taken aback. Wasn't this the new bureau chief? Why was the bureau chief calling him personally?
"Oh, Director Ji, is there anything I can help you with?"
Ji Jiandong paused for a moment, then asked, "How's the work going over there? Is it finished?"
"It's over, and it went smoothly," Xu Xiangyang replied truthfully.
"That's good." Director Ji added, "When you come back tomorrow, remember to bring back Comrade Gu Panyun, whom you were in contact with. I already know that you took care of her when she was sick this time. I will adjust your allowance when you come back."
Regarding Comrade Gu Panyun's health, I hope you can take care of her on the journey. We are all colleagues in the same unit, so we must help and care for each other.
What he said was absolutely right.
Xu Xiangyang had many questions, but he nodded in agreement to the director's instructions.
"Don't worry, Director, I will take good care of Comrade Gu."
Upon hearing his reply, Director Ji expressed his satisfaction with a few polite words, told them to be careful on the road, and then hung up the phone.
Xu Xiangyang looked at the phone, then paid the bill and turned to go back upstairs.
Director Ji knows Comrade Gu is sick; it must have been her family who went to look for her, right? I imagine her parents are quite worried.
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