The lawyer said, "The prison will be responsible for providing medical care to inmates, but if the condition is serious and the prison hospital cannot handle it, medical parole may be granted."
"So he'll be released from prison?" I asked urgently.
"Yes. For economic crimes like his that do not pose a serious threat to society, medical parole can generally be applied for. If he is treated on medical parole, the family needs to bear the costs. If he is treated in prison, the costs are borne by the state."
The lawyer explained in great detail, but it surprised me.
Since the state covers the medical expenses in prison, why is Tang Xiu'e asking me for money?
Is she trying to scam money again, or is she planning to apply for medical parole for Jiang Haiyang?
Before I could figure out the problem, I received a call from my aunt, Jiang Hailing.
We haven't been in contact since I sold the trading company to her.
Looking at the caller ID, I had a premonition that it was related to my scumbag father.
"Hello, Auntie?"
"Xiao Wan, how have you been lately? Are you busy?" This aunt is quite interesting. Whenever she needs to talk to me, she always acts like she cares a lot about her junior and asks about my well-being first.
But if it's genuine care, why does it disappear all the time?
I couldn't be bothered with pretense: "Just tell me what's on your mind."
"It's nothing, just checking in on you. I heard you have a boyfriend again, so I wanted to ask how things are going and what your plans are for the future..."
I was so annoyed that I didn't have time to argue with her, so I just said dismissively, "It's fine."
"I heard their family is incredibly wealthy, and they... don't mind that you're divorced?"
I couldn't help but laugh and retort, "So what if you're divorced? It's not like you committed murder or arson."
Jiang Hailing complained, "You child, I was just trying to be nice, how could you be so ungrateful?"
"Thank you so much. I'm busy right now, I'll hang up now."
I put down my phone and was about to hang up when someone on the other end called out urgently, "Xiao Wan, wait! I have something to say!"
I reluctantly put the phone back to my ear and said, "Speak."
"Um... your dad is sick, you know? He's quite sick."
Sure enough, she went around in circles just to gossip and see me make a fool of myself.
The real matter is indeed Jiang Haiyang.
"What illness does he have? Can he die before the Lunar New Year?" I said harshly.
Jiang Hailing got angry when she heard this, "Jiang Wan, you've gone too far! After all, he's your father. He gave birth to you and raised you. He doesn't expect anything in return, so at least don't be so vicious!"
"I asked him what illness he had and whether it was life-threatening. Wasn't that just showing concern? How was that malicious?"
Jiang Hailing was speechless at this question.
After a moment of silence, she said, "You know your father has always had high blood pressure and diabetes. He used to manage them quite well outside. But after he went to prison, that's not a place for a human being. Now his condition has worsened significantly, causing many complications. He can't even walk anymore, and he has cardiovascular problems too."
Tsk tsk—
This really surprised me.
Could it be that there really is such a thing as retribution in this world?
He betrayed his family back then, first by taking advantage of their wealth, which angered my grandfather to death, and later by causing my mother to develop cancer.
After bringing Tang Xiu'e and the twins into my home, these people ganged up on me and subjected me to all sorts of humiliation.
I still remember one winter when it snowed heavily, Tang Xiue stripped me naked and threw me out in the freezing cold, blocking the door and refusing to let me in.
I still remember when Jiang Haiyang didn't like me, he kicked me into the dog cage and made me reflect on my actions inside.
And then there's Jiang Yi and Jiang Hao, who have thrown countless disgusting and terrifying things into my room and bed since I was little.
Are they all getting their comeuppance now?
Jiang Yi is dead...
Jiang Haiyang is also seriously ill...
Tang Xiu'e and Jiang Hao are the only two left.
I couldn't help but wonder how God would punish them.
“Jiang Wan? Jiang Wan? Did you hear me? Your father wants to apply for medical parole. Tang Xiue has already borrowed money from me to hire a lawyer. You are his biological daughter. It is your responsibility to take care of your father and fulfill your filial duties.”
I came to my senses and finally understood Jiang Hailing's ultimate purpose in making that call.
It tells me that Tang Xiue has already borrowed money from her, and that she has done everything she could.
Once my scumbag father is out of the picture, I can't trouble her anymore. I, his own daughter, must take care of his medical expenses and support him in his old age.
But I'm not one to back down, so I bluntly retorted, "He has a wife and son, what chance do I have?"
"Isn't Tang Xiu'e working to pay off your debts? Where would she get the money? Jiang Hao is a good-for-nothing; it's a miracle he doesn't cause trouble. How can you expect anything from him?" Jiang Hailing argued vehemently.
I sneered, "So it's just that whoever is honest gets hurt, right?"
"This...you can't say that—"
"Auntie, my father's company has fallen into your hands. Since we are siblings, if you see your own brother in such a miserable state and do nothing to help, it might affect your business luck."
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