Chapter 560 A Family of Scum
"Zhao Ronghui! I've been married into the Zhao family for over twenty years, and I've spent two-thirds of my monthly salary on his medical treatment. In the end, I've saved a heartless wretch!"
Liu Mingcui spoke with tears streaming down her face. She couldn't help but get emotional when she thought of the image of her daughter being kicked off the balcony, landing on the ground convulsing and blood gushing from her head.
She was trembling all over. "He kicked my daughter off the balcony. She's still in the emergency room. I just signed the surgical risk consent form. The doctor said she injured her head and lumbar spine, and there might be complications during the surgery..."
"Liu Mingcui, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Old Mrs. Zhao quickly interrupted her, "I told you it was an accident. Ronghui didn't mean to kick A-Yue downstairs, it was..."
"You want to kick me off the building and kill me!"
Liu Mingcui gritted her teeth and glared hatefully at Old Lady Zhao, "It was A-Yue who shielded me! You want me dead! I've been married into your family for over twenty years, I've been your slave, all I want is a divorce, but you want my life! You old hag, if my daughter can't be saved, I'll make sure your entire Zhao family is buried with her!"
Old Mrs. Zhao was startled. Seeing Liu Mingcui's hateful look, she subconsciously took a step back.
She opened her mouth, trying to force a smile, "Xiao Cui, you've misunderstood. I was just saying that in the heat of the moment, I didn't really mean anything to you..."
"Police officers, Zhao Ronghui is the real culprit, and the others are all accomplices. Please arrest them all!" Liu Mingcui felt disgusted just looking at her.
She was deceived for over twenty years!
If I hadn't figured it out, I'd probably still be a slave to the Zhao family for the rest of my life!
A family of scum!
These people are so hateful.
She won't let a single one of them escape!
The police officers exchanged glances and nodded. "Gentlemen, please come with us to the police station to cooperate with the investigation and evidence collection in the case of Zhao Yue being kicked down the building."
"I'm not going!"
Old Mrs. Zhao instinctively retorted, "I didn't lay a hand on anyone, I was just saying it. I didn't mean to harm anyone."
“Grandma, you gave orders, and your son and grandson carried them out, resulting in serious injuries. This constitutes a crime. Once the evidence is collected, none of you will escape legal punishment. So, when you get to the police station, you must tell the truth,” the police officer advised.
"No, I don't want to go..."
Old Mrs. Zhao had never been to a police station in her life. She was afraid of losing face and even more afraid of going to jail when she got old. As she spoke, she backed away, tripping over Zhao Ronghui who was still kneeling on the ground, and fell backward.
Zhao Jiancheng exclaimed in surprise and rushed over to cushion the fall for Old Lady Zhao, "Mom."
Old Mrs. Zhao slammed her head into Zhao Jiancheng's waist, making him wince in pain.
The police officers stepped forward and pulled the people up. The others glanced at them, then each took charge of one person and kept watch over them.
Zhao's sister-in-law turned pale with fright. "I didn't do anything. I just said a few bad things about you, Liu Mingcui. Tell the police not to let them arrest me."
Brother Zhao, too, shouted, "She married into our Zhao family, so she's one of us. What's wrong with saying a few words to her? What's wrong with scolding her? Zhao Yue deserves it. Nobody laid a hand on her. She's just asking to be kicked, so who can she blame but herself..."
Zhao Jiancheng's face turned ashen with anger. "Liu Mingcui, I have to go to work tomorrow. Did you call the police to make me lose face at work? Have you thought about what will happen to our son if I get a criminal record? Will he ever be able to work in the municipal government or any other unit again? You'd better stop calling the police right now..."
"We can't evacuate now."
The police officer patted Zhao Jiancheng on the shoulder and said, "We've taken over this case. Zhao Jiancheng, come with us to the police station. Take the rest of you away."
Zhao Ronghui stood there, neck stiff, without moving.
Su Laosan looked at him, cracked his knuckles, and Zhao Ronghui was the first to leave with the police.
The last policeman to leave saluted Su Laosan and whispered, "Deputy Director Song asked us to come and check on the situation. We'll take the person to the detention center first. If Zhao Yue is out of danger, call us to let us know. If unfortunately... let us know as well. Attempted murder is different from actual murder in terms of conviction."
Su Laosan glanced at the still-lit operating room and nodded.
"Thanks for your hard work."
The police officer smiled and said, "You're too kind. I'll be going now."
"I came in a hurry today, I'll treat you guys to drinks another day." Su Laosan also laughed.
After the police left, Su Laosan returned.
Liu Mingcui was helped to sit on a bench by Li Banxia, staring blankly at the door of the operating room.
The sky gradually darkened until it was completely black.
After an unknown amount of time, the operating room lights suddenly went out.
Liu Mingcui jumped to her feet and walked towards the operating room door. Li Banxia stumbled as she was pulled along, and Su Laosan reached out to support her, "Mom..."
Li Banxia shook her head. "It's nothing."
Liu Mingcui glanced at Li Banxia and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Banxia, I was too anxious, I..."
As she spoke, her voice choked up again.
The operating room door opened at that moment, and the doctor took out his mask as he walked out.
Liu Mingcui rushed forward, "Doctor, my daughter, how is my daughter?"
"One good news, one bad news."
The doctor smiled, then sighed. "The good news is that he's survived, but the bad news is that he lost too much blood to his brain. If he doesn't wake up within 48 hours, he might be in a vegetative state for the rest of his life. His family needs to be prepared."
"What?"
Liu Mingcui stumbled, but Li Banxia steadied her.
Liu Mingcui let go of her, grabbed the doctor's white coat, and pleaded, "Doctor, my daughter is getting married next month, she can't be hurt, please save her, please save her..."
"I understand how you feel, family member of the patient."
The doctor looked at her sympathetically. "I'm sorry, we've done our best."
"Family members of the patient, please release our doctor."
The nurse stepped forward to pry Liu Mingcui's hand away, but Li Banxia quickly stepped forward and hugged Liu Mingcui, saying, "Mingcui, the doctors have done their best, don't make things difficult for them."
Liu Mingcui slowly released her hand.
The doctor nodded to Li Banxia and left.
The nurse said, "The patient has just undergone surgery and will be observed in the ICU for 72 hours. If he wakes up and his vital signs are stable, he will be transferred to a regular ward. Family members, please remember to pay the fees."
The nurse handed over a form, which Li Banxia took and then passed to Su Laosan.
Su Laosan glanced at the amount of money on the bill and nodded. "I'll go back and get it."
Li Banxia stayed at the hospital to accompany Liu Mingcui, while Su Laosan returned, paid the bill, and brought back a boxed lunch made by Aunt Qiu for the two of them to eat.
Liu Mingcui couldn't eat, and Su Laosan urged her, "Aunt Liu, you have to eat something. Tomorrow you have to go to the police station to confront those scumbags. If you don't have the strength, how will you face them..."
Before she could finish speaking, Liu Mingcui picked up her chopsticks and said, "I'll eat."
She wants to eat her fill so she can go to the police station tomorrow and bring the Zhao family to justice and send them to jail!
She wanted to make the Zhao brothers regret their actions, make Old Lady Zhao suffer unbearable pain, make Zhao Ronghui pay for his crimes in blood, and avenge her A Yue!
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