"It's over there."
Cao Jiachen gestured with her lips in one direction.
Chen Feng turned his head and saw an old man with a full head of white hair sitting with his back against the wall, constantly moving his ankles.
"call!"
Chen Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
Influenced by Cao Jiachen's anxious tone, he thought there had been a serious car accident, but fortunately, judging from the old man's appearance, he did not seem to have been seriously injured.
"Cao Jiachen, do you think I have a lot of free time?"
Chen Feng said irritably, "What did you call me over for if the accident was caused by a bicycle?"
"It wasn't a bicycle; the old man was hit by a car, a Nissan Sylphy."
"A Nissan Sylphy? The one that Brother Chicken owns?"
"right."
Where is Brother Chicken?
"He didn't come; Lina drove the car."
Cao Jiachen answered truthfully: "Lina was too nervous and mistook the accelerator for the brake, so she hit the old man..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng's lips twitched.
Mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake...
Isn't this a typical "road killer"?
And this guy dares to drive on the road?
Moreover, it was opened on a relatively densely populated commercial street outside the school...
Fortunately, it was a quiet morning. If it had been two hours later, Huang Lina would have bumped into a whole bunch of people.
Could she have some kind of psychological problem and be deliberately taking revenge on society? Damn!
However, Chen Feng came to help, and even if he wanted to give Huang Lina a good scolding, he should do so after the matter was properly handled.
“You two, don’t just stand there like idiots. Give me a hand and help the old man into my car, then come with me to take him to the hospital.”
At Chen Feng's command, Cao Jiachen and Huang Lina immediately followed behind him and walked up to the old man.
Chen Feng and his two companions first offered a sincere apology to the old man, and then offered to take him to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up.
However, the old man refused Chen Feng's offer.
He said he had just twisted his ankle, it was nothing serious, and he would recover in a few days.
Seeing the old man's attitude, Chen Feng couldn't help but glance at Huang Lina, thinking to himself that this "little fairy" was really lucky.
The severity of a car accident can range from minor to major.
Especially when Huang Lina saw the old man crossing the road, she stepped on the gas...
If the old man persists in his demands, then paying compensation is a given, and there's no need to worry, since the insurance company will cover it.
However, if not handled properly, Huang Lina will face various follow-up investigations and be entangled in trouble.
"Judging from your appearance, you should all be college students at Gucheng Finance and Economics University, right?"
The old man said to Chen Feng and the other two, "You should go back to class. Don't worry about me, I'm fine."
Chen Feng carefully examined the old man. He was a simply dressed, slightly hunched old man in his seventies. Time had left indelible marks on his face, but when he looked at the three of them, his eyes were filled with affection.
"Grandpa, let's go to the hospital for a check-up. I'll drive you there; it won't take too long. We'll be back in three hours at most."
Chen Feng was still a little worried. Most people in their seventies suffer from some age-related illnesses. The old man seemed to be in good health now, but what if he felt unwell after the three of them left?
At that time, Huang Lina will face even bigger troubles, but it's a big deal if something happens to the old man.
Three hours?
The old man shook his head like a rattle-drum, "No, no, my wife is waiting for me to cook for her."
Seeing that the old man was determined not to go to the hospital, Chen Feng had no choice but to drive him home.
The old man's house was very close to the intersection. With his guidance, the group arrived at a small convenience store at the end of the alley in less than two minutes.
"Squeak!"
With a sickening clang, the old man pushed open the rusty iron door.
The next second, a cramped space of about fifteen square meters came into view.
Inside the iron gate was a shelf displaying cigarettes, drinks, and various snacks.
At the far end of this small room, there was a double bed with a bag of medicine on it, and an old woman with a blank expression and dull eyes.
"Grandpa, who is that grandma...?"
"She is my wife."
The old man sighed deeply. "Eight years ago, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As time went on, her condition gradually worsened, and she eventually lost her mobility and needed someone to take care of her to survive."
Upon hearing this, the group suddenly realized why the old man refused to go to the hospital and insisted on going home to cook.
"Grandpa, you're so old, it must be very hard for you to take care of Grandma all by yourself, right?"
Huang Lina asked, "Why don't you ask your children to help?"
Huang Lina's words only made things worse. After she said them, the old man's eyes immediately reddened and he was on the verge of tears. "We only have one son, and he is a soldier."
"You should still remember the great flood nine years ago, right?"
"My son participated in flood relief efforts, he...sigh!"
Although the old man abruptly stopped at the crucial point, everyone present understood the profound meaning behind his unfinished words.
"What's that saying again? A rope always breaks at its thinnest point, and misfortune only finds those who are unfortunate."
The old man raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears that had accidentally rolled down his cheeks, but a stubborn smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "It was because I couldn't bear the blow of that incident that my wife developed Alzheimer's disease."
"Fortunately, the relevant departments lent a helping hand, arranging this street-facing house for us and contacting suppliers who donated our first batch of goods."
"Otherwise, whether we can even survive is a question..."
Huang Lina and Cao Jiachen burst into tears instantly, and even Chen Feng's eyes welled up with tears.
Happiness in the world has many commonalities, but misfortune in the world varies greatly.
At that moment, something seemed to touch the softest part of the three people's hearts.
Perhaps it was the old man's only son's self-sacrifice, perhaps it was the old man and woman's unwavering devotion, or perhaps it was the old man's almost stubborn fortitude.
Or perhaps, it's the tragic fate of this family of three...
"Grandpa, I'm really sorry about what happened today."
Huang Lina took out her wallet and took out all the cash inside. "This is my compensation for your medical expenses."
"And me too."
Cao Jiachen did the same thing, saying, "I am also responsible for this traffic accident. I didn't remind Lina in time. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it."
As the two women spoke, they slipped the money into the old man's hand.
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