On the way, Zheng Xiaobin told them some information about Gu Hai.

After being injured, Gu Hai was very cooperative with the treatment at first. He did whatever the doctor said and was particularly generous with his food, as he was afraid that a poor recovery would bring burden to the organization and his family.

Unfortunately, his cooperation did not bring him very good results. After staying in the hospital for a month, his legs still had no feeling. It was not until his legs lost even the initial weak feeling that he believed that he might really be paralyzed in his lower limbs.

When he joined the army, he was determined to sacrifice his life for his country, but after he got married and had children, he changed. He was no longer as resolute as before, and he began to fear death.

Although he survived this time, his legs were paralyzed, which was more painful than death. He didn't want to burden his wife and add to her burden after having to take care of three children.

Unable to afford the treatment, he chose to leave the hospital secretly after discussing with Zheng Xiaobin.

In fact, he thought about committing suicide, but was discovered and stopped by Zheng Xiaobin in time.

"Didn't the doctor say that I could go to a big hospital for treatment and there's a chance of recovery?"

"Yes, the doctor said there is a chance of recovery, but the probability is only 10 to 20 percent, which means there is a high chance that it cannot be cured."

"In fact, even if it can be cured, first of all, neither Brother Hai nor I can afford the medical expenses required for treatment."

"Although I received the military pension, I still feel powerless in the face of the high medical expenses, even if I want to struggle."

"We ordinary people can't afford it at all."

Zheng Xiaobin looked at his missing arm with self-mockery. He had no money either... he had nowhere to borrow... because no one had any...

The three of them took turns riding and it took more than an hour to reach the outskirts of the county.

Zheng Xiaobin pointed to a house not far away that looked like a thatched hut and told them that this was where Gu Hai currently lived.

"Brother Hai, I'm here."

"Come in."

Zheng Xiaobin went in before them and only after seeking Gu Hai's consent did he lead Yan Ziyuan and Liu Wang into this simple residence.

With his help, Gu Hai sat up slightly.

"Hello."

"I'm sorry, there's not even a stool here. If you don't mind, you can sit by the bed."

It has been a long time since he last saw a stranger. When Gu Hai saw the two righteous people and compared his current situation with them, he looked uneasy and even a little inferior.

"I'm Yan Ziyuan. My wife used to be an educated youth in your Shanhe Village and has heard of you."

Yan Ziyuan did not choose to sit down, but stood by the door.

Hearing the familiar place name, Gu Hai's eyes were a little evasive, not daring to look directly into Yan Ziyuan's eyes. He guessed his purpose.

"My wife had dinner with your family when she went to the countryside before. The reason why she came to find you this time is because your son secretly asked my wife to find a way to find you."

"Is he...are they alright...alright?"

When Gu Hai heard his family members were looking for him, his eyes instantly turned red and his voice began to choke. He spoke incoherently, wanting to ask something but not daring to.

"Do you still care about their well-being?"

"I..."

"Everyone in the village said you were gone, but your wife and children didn't believe it. They have been waiting for you to come back home."

"They were expecting you to come home, but you chose to escape..."

"If my wife hadn't promised your son, I really wouldn't want to come to you."

Yan Ziyuan spoke very directly and did not beat around the bush.

"I want to go home, but I'm a useless person now. I don't want to go back and burden her."

"Shulan has to take care of three children. If I am also a person who can't do anything, I..."

"She could have had a better life, but I ruined her..."

Gu Hai covered his face and cried, not daring to raise his head.

"So you choose to fend for yourself here?"

"If they really didn't want to take care of you and were afraid of being dragged down by you, your wife wouldn't often secretly wipe away her tears, and your children wouldn't learn to do the hardest and most tiring work like adults every day."

"In their hearts, you are a person that makes them proud."

"You can't selfishly make choices for them."

"The doctor didn't give your leg a death sentence, which proves that there is still a glimmer of hope. If you still want to try treatment, I can contact a hospital in Beijing for you. Don't worry about the money. There will always be a way."

"If you are a man, don't escape. Face it positively. Maybe there is still hope in the future."

He expressed sympathy for what had happened, but it was up to Gu Hai himself to figure out what to do.

Yan Ziyuan left his contact information and did not stay long, leaving the space to Gu Hai.

After they went out, Zheng Xiaobin followed them out.

"Thank you, Yan Tuan."

“You’re welcome.”

"Brother Hai was actually a high-spirited person before, but his legs couldn't move anymore, so he fell into self-denial for a while."

"I will try to persuade him during this period. If he thinks it through, I will call you."

"Well, we're leaving first."

After the exchange in Nie City ended, Yan Ziyuan did not stay for a moment and rushed back home as quickly as possible.

While my wife is still at get off work, I cook two of her favorite dishes to let her relax.

Little did he know that when he was not at home, Song Fuyu never cooked outside, but ate everything in the space. There were many ingredients in the space, and the things in the kitchen were more convenient to use. Basically, as long as she wanted, she could tinker with it without any restrictions.

"Fu Yu, it seems your Yan Tuan is back. When I just passed by your house, the door was open."

"Oh, really? I thought he wouldn't be back until the evening."

"You guys keep busy. I'm going to skip work and go back home."

"Go quickly, or he'll come out and arrest you soon, considering how much he sticks to you."

"It's not as exaggerated as you say."

She quickened her pace to pack her things, picked up her small bag, and left the studio under Liu Aihua's teasing gaze.

Before he even got close to the yard, he saw Yan Ziyuan preparing to close the door and walk out.

"Wife, why did you come back early?"

When Yan Ziyuan saw Song Fuyu suddenly appear, he happily hugged her waist.

"Mrs. Liu said you were back, so I left work a little early."

"Why did you close the door? Did you go out for something?"

"I just thought you were going to get off work soon, so I came to pick you up."

"It's just a short distance, there's no need to pick it up."

"need!"

"I want to see you sooner."

"Even if it's just one minute, I want to fight for it and don't want to waste it."

"Who did you learn such smooth talk from?"

Song Fuyu smiled and pinched his cheek. This man was the same as before and after marriage, he just loved to make her happy.

"I didn't learn it. I just told the truth."

"Come in quickly, I have prepared the food, it's all your favorite."