34 Jealousy (3)
The patient in the next bed happened to be away for a check-up, so Li Yang was the only patient in the ward.
Professor Tang said to Fang Yuanzhou who was standing beside him, "Xiao Fang, you've been here for such a long time and it must be very tiring. Go back and have a good rest. You don't have to worry about Li Yang. I will find a caregiver for him."
"Okay, teacher, I'll be leaving first." He knew that they must have something to say to Li Yang, and these words were not convenient for him to hear, so he didn't say any extra words. After saying this, he turned around and left.
Fang Yuanzhou was a man who had a good grasp of the ways of the world. This was why the teacher liked him, and even Lin Jing considered him one of the few people he could have a say in.
However, Fang Yuanzhou left the ward but did not leave the hospital because Lin Jing had not arrived yet.
In the ward, Shao Lan had not said a word since he entered the ward. Now he stood directly at the window, staring out the window, perhaps admiring the scenery outside, or perhaps looking at something.
Professor Tang stood by the bedside, his expression showing concern for his student. "Li Yang, how are you? I was so worried when I first heard about this. I quickly finished my work and rushed over. Don't worry, the hospital will cover the medical expenses. Just take care of yourself."
Heartbroken, expressing true feelings, and genuine emotions.
Li Yang had never seen such a scene before. He was a little confused for a moment, not knowing how to respond. He could only say "hmm" blankly.
Then he changed the subject, "Li Yang, tell me why this happened. Lin Jing, although he doesn't talk much, is not the type to cause trouble. There must be some misunderstanding. We are all brothers from the same school, so if there is any misunderstanding, just resolve it. Besides, you will graduate soon, and we will all be in the same profession when it comes to future work, so it will be convenient for us to help each other."
He changed the subject and began to threaten Li Yang about graduation and work.
Even if Li Yang wasn't very smart, he could still understand the hidden meaning behind the words. Whatever the reason or the truth of what happened last night, it was all just a misunderstanding.
If the misunderstanding was resolved, he would be able to graduate and find work smoothly. If it wasn't resolved, he didn't dare to think about what would happen. But, could he just let the beating and injuries he received be so easily dismissed?
He was the one lying in the hospital bed. Even if he had spoken out first, so what? He was the one who was injured, the victim. It was Lin Jing who had done the violence, so he was the one who had done the wrong and should bear the responsibility.
In fact, he had already thought it through during this half day.
Since he couldn't twist the opponent's power, he could only try his best to get as many "benefits" as possible.
He still hadn't found the paper he needed to publish for graduation, nor was he sure about a job. He had come to Beijing from the south and spent seven years studying for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He had grown accustomed to the city's hustle and bustle. He didn't want to go back to his hometown or move to another city, and he wouldn't be able to get used to it.
He wanted to stay in Beijing. He had a diploma, and all he needed was a respectable, well-paying job. Then he could stay in Beijing. As long as he could stay in Beijing, he didn't believe he couldn't make a name for himself.
These things that were difficult for him to do were easy for the people in front of him.
Now, lying injured in the hospital bed, he has the best bargaining chip.
Li Yang rolled his eyes around and around before he slowly spoke, "Teacher, I also believe there must be some misunderstanding. Everyone was having a great time that night, and I saw my junior brother sitting there alone, so I thought about going over to have a drink with him. I don't know why he started fighting. I thought maybe he was in a bad mood, and he looked sullen all night, so he might have taken it out on me."
As soon as these words were spoken, not only Teacher Tang's expression changed, but also the assistant beside Shao Lan's expression changed. However, Shao Lan had her back to everyone, and no one knew what her current state was.
Li Yang put all the blame on Lin Jing, and he was just an innocent victim who was worried about Lin Jing.
He'd been thinking over and over this line of argument for a long time. It sounded like there was nothing wrong with it. Looking at Teacher Tang, whose expression had changed, Li Yang secretly rejoiced, thinking that he would soon get what he wanted and that his life would be smooth sailing.
He thought to himself: If he is given a chance, he will definitely climb higher than these people. One day, he will step on them all and give them back everything he has experienced.
People who have never experienced the harshness of reality are always like this: self-righteous, whimsical, and complacent.
Professor Tang's expression changed, but he wasn't about to be intimidated by such a brat. He immediately returned to normal, "Li Yang, you're an adult now. You should be responsible for your words and actions. You'll have to bear the consequences of your careless words. No one can verify the truth of your words right now. You need to think carefully and think about your future. Young man, you still have a long way to go."
The road ahead is still long. Don't ruin your future because of some unfounded things.
Professor Tang speaks too roundaboutly.
After all, he is a teacher, and he is always slow in speaking and doing things. Shao Lan stroked her forehead lightly. If he continues like this, it will be a waste of her time.
At the hospital entrance, Fang Yuanzhou did not leave, but waited for Lin Jing to arrive.
As soon as he came out, he called Lin Jing and told him that Professor Tang and a middle-aged woman had gone to the ward, and asked him to see if he could come at a different time.
But Lin Jing flatly refused, saying that he was already on the way and would be there soon.
Fang Yuanzhou didn't say anything else, just said that he was waiting for him at the hospital entrance and would take him to the ward later so that he wouldn't have to find it by himself.
Lin Jing didn't refuse again.
People were coming and going at the hospital entrance, but Fang Yuanzhou just stood quietly by the roadside. 2013, the first day of the new year, felt so long. He hadn't slept a wink in over a day and a night.
I felt like I was going to fall asleep at any moment. Fortunately, Beijing's winters are cold enough to make people numb, but also cold enough to endure.
If a person does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. Everyone has his own purpose, and Fang Yuanzhou is no exception.
It's just that everyone chooses different ways to achieve their goals. And he will definitely use Lin Jing's help to achieve all the results he wants.
The taxi slowly stopped in front of the hospital, and Lin Jing got out. Fang Yuanzhou spotted him immediately and trotted over. He greeted him and then apologized. After all, it was he who had dragged Lin Jing to this so-called New Year's Eve party. If he hadn't dragged Lin Jing to attend, none of this would have happened.
Only Lin Jing knew that even if he hadn't attended the event last night, he was sure that after seeing the photo, he would have done something extreme. At least, there were people who could stop him and clean up the mess yesterday, so that things wouldn't get too serious.
Then the two of them walked towards the hospital building.
When he arrived at the door of the ward, Shao Lan was looking down at Li Yang lying on the bed. The ward was not soundproof, so Lin Jing did not go in, but stood outside the door and listened to Shao Lan's speech for a while.
He also wanted to know what his mother would do after finding out that her son had beaten someone and sent them to the hospital.
Would she act like a normal mother?
However, he didn't know what a normal mother should do when faced with such a thing.
Seeing Lin Jing standing at the door "eavesdropping", Fang Yuanzhou tactfully stood a little distance away from the door. Maintaining a sense of boundaries is important at all times.
"Tell me, what do you want?" Shao Lan's voice came from inside the door. "Don't tell me you want justice or anything like that. Speak frankly. While I still respect you and can talk to you calmly, while you still have bargaining chips with me, I won't waste any time on this matter."
It turns out that his affairs are just a waste of time for Shao Lan. Light and heavy.
Lin Yuanshen was about to move up the ladder, and there were too many people around him eager to see him rise. If his son were to be exposed at this moment, it would be hard to say whether he could even move up, let alone keep his current position. Furthermore, there had been many things that had happened overtly and covertly over the years. Shao Lan understood the principle of a thousand-mile dam being destroyed by a single ant's blood better than anyone else.
"I need some time to think about it." Li Yang finally spoke.
"I'll find someone to take care of you before you're discharged. Tell her to contact me when she's ready. Don't say or do anything rash. I don't have much patience."
After saying that, he turned and walked out of the ward. Before Lin Jing, who was standing at the door, could react, Shao Lan was already standing in front of him.
He didn't call out "Mom," and she just glanced at him, not intending to speak to him. She simply raised her foot to continue walking. The assistant behind her nodded to Lin Jingzhi and followed.
"Are my affairs a waste of your time?"
Lin Jing's voice came from behind, and Shao Lan stopped.
Professor Tang, who was still in the ward, came out upon hearing the noise. Seeing Lin Jing, he asked, "Why are you here?"
But Lin Jing did not answer. Instead, he took two steps, walked behind Shao Lan, and asked again, "Is my business a waste of time for you?"
Shao Lan didn't answer.
Nor did he turn around.
From childhood to adulthood, Lin Jing has possessed many things, many things that others may never have in their entire lives, but he treats them as worthless. But it seems that he has never had love.
The only warmth he had was given by Li Yaya, but now, it seemed that he had no way of possessing Li Yaya.
"Anything meaningless is a waste of time for me." Shao Lan left with just one sentence and left without looking back.
She is indeed not suitable to be a mother. She is only suitable to be a thorough businessman and an extreme egoist.
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