Chapter 30 Encounters in a Foreign Country
After a few days, Xiao An and the others got along very well with Ah Gong's ancestors and grandchildren, just chatting and chatting, Ah Gong's story was almost over, and there should be no need to dig any further.
I haven't had a solid meal with my parents for a few days, Xiao An said goodbye to his grandfather this day, and he still carried the tea wrapped by others in his bag, and he was in a very happy mood.
After the meal, Xiao An didn't want to stay up late, he felt that it was time to stop, rest for a day, and go to bed early after washing.
It's just very unlucky, I don't know how many times I woke up this night, Xiao An was surprised, I didn't have anything on my mind, I should sleep peacefully tonight! But he lay down and got up again and again, and was tossed from ten o'clock in the evening to two or three o'clock in the morning the next day, so angry that Xiao An couldn't help but scold in his heart: Damn, I really got up early in the morning to catch up with the evening market.
Just as she was getting angry, she heard an eager knock on the door.
"Sister An! Is Sister An here? Wake up! β
It's Xiao Zou, but it's so late, this girl can't sleep well, why did she come here and chisel my door.
"Sister An, do you turn off your phone when you sleep at night? I won't answer your phone! After being invited into the door, Xiao Zou slapped Xiao An again.
"Nonsense, I don't have anything else to do, and I don't work, who will look for me?" I can't sleep well inside and outside tonight, Xiao An is not annoyed by Xiao Zou's interruption, but I don't understand who else he is waiting for at this moment.
"If you don't turn on the phone, forget it, just a few of us, why don't you let me share the same room with you? In this way, it is good to know in time if there is something. Oops, forget it, let's talk about that later. I'm going to tell you, Fanti and her grandfather can't do it! β
"What?!"
I said I couldn't sleep well today, because something was waiting for me here.
"Well, don't talk nonsense, where did you know that Fanti called you? The old man was obviously very tough yesterday! "I know that Xiao Zou won't talk nonsense, but at this moment, Xiao An would rather she talk nonsense.
Xiao An hurriedly got dressed, while listening to Xiao Zou anxiously tell her what had just happened, and then the two rushed to Fang Ti's house.
It was said that the old man got up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet, and when he came back, he didn't look good. After a fall, there was only Fanti alone at home, and of course the little girl was extremely scared. Parents and brothers can't come back for a while, and it is estimated that it will take some time to wake up the neighbors one by one. After thinking about it, I had to call my brother's classmates who were playing at home these days.
Xiao An knows that he has been warmly received here in the past few days, and now his grandfather falls in the middle of the night and needs to be sent to the hospital, how can he not help. And even if there is no such relationship. There are only one old and one young in Fangti's family at present, and they are just passing by, and they also want to help.
But in the middle of the night, where can I find a suitable helper?
The Fanti family is usually enough to trouble the neighbors, and it is not good to disturb the other neighbors at this time, and besides, even if someone is willing to get out of the car, there is no reliable hospital nearby, which can tell me what to do.
Just when Xiao An was at a loss, Xiao Zou suddenly reminded her. "Sister Xiaoan, can we give Sister Mandy a call? After all, she has a wider network than we do, and perhaps some of her acquaintances here can help us solve the problem at the moment. β
Mandy? Who is Mandy?
Oh, look at my memory, Mandy is the "female devil" in the company.
Xiao An also remembered the business card that Mandy gave him before leaving, and immediately took it out, but he hesitated to wake up others at this time.
"Oops, Sister An. When is it, you are not making harassing calls, or saving people! β
Hearing that Xiao Zou was urging, Xiao An also panicked. Regardless of this, follow the instructions on Mandy's business card and make a few phone calls in turn.
Sure enough, one of them heard Xiao An's anxious tone, and at this o'clock, he also knew that he was in trouble, so he immediately notified the people who were familiar with the local situation. And promised to send a car over immediately.
After the car came, the group rushed to the nearest hospital for a while.
"Sister, you go and rest for a while, you've been here all night!" Xiao Zou felt sorry for Xiao An.
"How can there be one night, we have only been in the hospital for a few hours, besides, you haven't closed your eyes all the time!"
"Oh, it's Fanti herself here, let's go again, how can she handle it as a child. When I was in school, her brother was very old-fashioned and warm-hearted, and I never had time to thank me many times he helped me! But no matter what, it's all my business with his family, and you haven't received much favor, so you don't have to suffer with it! β
"Xiao Zou, I know, but like you said, I'm gone, and you're the only two sisters left? I'm just going back, and I'm not sure, huh? That's it, anyway, the doctor from Ah Gong hasn't replied yet, everything can only be left to fate, and we can't do anything. It's time for breakfast, we're not hungry, Fanti must be hungry too, I'm tired of you, go out and buy something to eat! β
"Look at what you said, I'll just buy it!"
Thankfully, just as a few people were having breakfast, Ah Gong's doctor, who also brought news, saying that there was no danger to life, but the person was still in a coma. But it shouldn't be a big deal, it's just that people are older, and their resilience is definitely not as good as that of young people. Fang Ti refused to eat well at first, but when she heard that her grandfather was fine, her mood immediately improved.
"It's okay, otherwise, I really don't know how to explain to my parents!" As she spoke, a few tears welled up in Fangti's eyes.
"Don't be afraid, your grandfather is fine, just rest for a while, the old people are like this, like Grandpa, it's already good!" The two comforted her.
However, Ah Gong's health is indeed good, listening to the doctor, it only took a few hours for him to be sure that he was carefree at his age, and his body and bones were not damaged much, in addition to thanking for good luck, on the other hand, it should be related to Ah Gong's open-minded and happy exercise. This is because he is old, and he can only take an occasional walk recently, and if he goes back a few years, he may not need to alarm others at all, and he will simply get up by himself after a fall.
Since Ah Gong is currently only in a coma, after Xiao An and Fang Ti discussed, they decided not to disturb her parents for the first time, anyway, Xiao An and they are not in a hurry to go back, and it is not a matter to help her stay with her for a few more days.
"It's just going to be hard for the two sisters!" Fanti spoke with gratitude.
"It's okay, I've been picking up tea at your house for the past few days, and it's estimated that it's enough for the hospitalization fee! Otherwise, we don't know what excuse to find to thank you! β
"That's it, Fang Ti, don't think so much, your brother was a good man in the class back then, and we all got his favor, which can be regarded as an opportunity to be grateful!"
The two of you, you say a word to me. You're welcome to call Fanti.
For several days, although Ah Gong was fine, he was still in a coma, and Xiao An's parents found out. It's better to move to the hospital than to bother the neighbors again. Usually, the old man is in good health, and there is no one at Fangti's house, so they are offering love. Now, who has the time to stay in the hospital for a long time. It's just that Fanti's vacation will end sooner or later and she will have to go back to school, and she hopes that her grandfather can wake up before she returns to school, so that she can give an explanation to her parents.
Xiao An has a lot to do here, first settle these few people, although Mandy's friends helped him find a hospital, but all these expenses have to be borne by himself. Moreover, she hasn't thanked people well in the past few days, and she plans to find time to finish these today, anyway, her parents have come over to help. After a few words of advice to his family, Xiao An came out of the hospital.
"I'm in a hurry, and I don't know what to prepare, so you can take these first! Looking back, Sister Mandy, I have to thank her again! If she hadn't introduced you to me, my friend's grandfather might not have been so lucky! β
When he came to the office of the leader of a certain bureau introduced by Mandy, Xiao An expressed his intention and offered a small gift.
"Eh, where to speak. It is appropriate to save people from danger, not to mention that human lives are at stake, how can we stand idly by? Girl, you should take these things back. It's not good for people to see, and it's easy to be misunderstood! β
"Leader, don't worry, I thought of this, although you have accumulated great virtue and should accept generous gifts, but I can't think of any generous gifts for a while. I'm not from your place. But my friend is a native and asked me to bring some souvenirs, nothing new, and you must have seen it before! β
Fang Ti's relatives have a tea factory with a large scale, and before coming, Xiao An specially purchased a few gift boxes, wondering how he could give them away with his brand.
"Oh, the tea here is delicious! My wife loved it! Sure enough, the leader is very knowledgeable.
"If you like it, you don't have any doubts, just accept it for the time being! Originally, I should have prepared more, saving people's lives is better than building a seventh-level floating slaughter, but I just sent a few cans of tea and couldn't say anything. But you also know that I have to look at patients these days, and besides, I have been moving around with you all the time, and it is not good-looking. In this way, I haven't paid off your account, and if you have anything to do in the future, just inform me, I will definitely repay you! β
"Oh girl, it's out of sight! Your boss and I have had a long-term friendship, you don't know, if you want to say what you owe, it should be that we owe you! But don't worry, I'll accept this tea today, and we'll get together another day! β
After the guests and hosts were happy, Xiao An walked out of the leader's office steadily.
Well, I don't want to owe favors, although from my point of view, those cans of tea are really nothing, but this matter can't be delayed again and again, it's better for me to talk about my heart than to never explain.
People don't ask me to do anything, but I can't forget this basic life. What's more, this leader is not his friend, but Mandy's, and I can't be ashamed of others when I'm in another country.
"Xiao An? Eh, it's Xiao An, right? β
Comrade An An was walking out of a certain game in a brisk mood and striding out of a certain game when he was stopped by an aunt who was nearly sixty years old.
"Uh, I am, you'reβ"
Seeing that there was nothing strange about the other party, Xiao An did not deny his identity, and he was recognized anyway, so it was better to listen to the other party's intentions.
"Oh, you don't know me, do you? That's right, you should have forgotten us, you should have forgotten our family! β
"Auntie, you'reβ"
Xiao An still didn't remember anyone, and she didn't understand why she said that.
"Well," the aunt breathed a sigh of relief and said to Xiao An with a smile, "It's because I have a bad memory, you really haven't seen me much, but my Xiao Mian, you always remember, right?" β
Who? Xiao Mian?!! You mean Xiao Mian?!!
Xiao An's brain went out of sorts all of a sudden, from brisk at the beginning to hesitation to surprise, and now dull again.
Although I can occasionally hear a little about Xiao Mian from Daisy, I have never been able to personally inquire about his current situation, and the two must have not seen each other for several years since that phone call. Oh, yes, that phone call was still said goodbye by the aunt, Xiao An thought about it carefully, that's right, it was the voice of this aunt.
"Uh, Xiao Mian. He's okay! β
Suddenly feeling very empty and weak, Xiao An asked energetically. Although, she also knew that her aunt was not here to provoke today. But for her, it was as if she had encountered a provocation from a strong enemy, and her body and brain couldn't keep up with the normal rhythm.
"Him? He's fine, of course his body can't return to before, but he's still in good spirits day by day! Isn't it inconvenient for him to walk? So sometimes I go the extra mile for him! It didn't seem to notice Xiao An's abnormality, Xiao Mian's mother still smiled, "Actually, as his mother, I was also guilty, and I am not qualified to talk to you face-to-face like this." So don't blame Auntie, kid! β
"No, no!" Xiao An snorted, even more suspicious that it was himself who made the mistake.
"It's already my fault for failing to educate my children well, and I've broken up a pair of lovers. It's even more wrong with me. Child, I know that you have had a hard time all these years, if it weren't for me conniving at Xiao Mian since I was a child, everything went along with him, and the ending would not have been the same! β
It seems that it's not just connivance, it's simply that some people's three views are not correct.
Xiao An's thinking was gradually pulled back, what she wanted to hear was the truth, a real apology, or simply not to say anything. Although it's hard.
Who is most annoying about her when she makes a mistake, but she has to wait for others to apologize, self-esteem is so important?
People who have made mistakes are also qualified to talk about self-esteem? That's right, I also have a lot of self-esteem. But if I make a mistake, no matter how ashamed I am, I will still admit my mistake.
If you're wrong, admit it! Can't we let the mistakes accumulate and stack up?
So Xiao An rarely provokes anyone. Because she cherishes her self-esteem, she doesn't want the world to insult her for no reason - I keep my duty honestly, and don't give those flies a chance to disgust me.
"Uh, kid. Still hate me? The aunt found that Xiao An had been staring at her, and her eyes seemed to be getting more and more fierce, and she was a little hairy in her heart, so she asked carefully.
"I don't hate, it's useless to hate, it's all my willing." Xiao An was indifferent, "Besides, after so much time, even if there is hatred and dissatisfaction, it should fade." Oh, by the way, Auntie, I haven't asked you yet, how did I meet you here? β
"Ah, look at me, I forgot to tell you when I was just talking to you!"
Xiao An couldn't have imagined that Xiao Mian's temperament has changed greatly since the accident, and his previous arrogance has been polished by the years to mellow and kind. He realized his mistake and was determined to do more useful things for others in his lifetime, and he did achieve a little success in a few years, this time even being invited by some local organizations to contribute to some charitable causes.
"In that case, it should be all the credit of my aunt and uncle!" Xiao An listened to the other party's words sincerely, not like fake, the anger and resentment just now were dispelled a lot, "If you hadn't been taking care of and helping Xiao Mian, he wouldn't have regained his strength so quickly!" β
"Hehe, otherwise what else can I do, your generation is an only child, you and Xiao Mian can be regarded as picking up a life, and your uncle and I don't treasure him even more? It's just that after that incident, we also learned a lot, and we also reflected on ourselves, and there was really something wrong with Xiao Mian's education at the beginning. After you can, the days will still be long! We still have to count on Xiao Mian, you say, if we don't help him up, who will we rely on in the future! β
Xiao An finally understood why Xiao Mian's parents separated the two at the beginning, and he could understand their feelings. On the one hand, I feel guilty, and on the other hand, I don't want to delay Xiao An - my son is crippled, and he is a burden wherever he goes. Besides, I hope to take my son to hide in a place where there are no acquaintances, and heal well, in my heart and body.
Fortunately, all these years have not been in vain, and those pains have gradually faded, and occasionally seeing Xiao An's recent situation on newspapers and TV can also inspire Xiao Mian. He thought of devoting himself to public welfare, busy every day and enjoying himself all day, unlike the drunken dream of death in the past, and he was worthy of this body given by God.
"Gee, it's not too early today. It's better to do this, let's exchange contact information, Xiao Mian is also around here, and when you are all free another day, let him ask you out to play! β
"Okay, goodbye, Auntie!"
After saying goodbye to Xiao Mian's mother, Xiao An felt that the mood at this moment was lighter than before, and he had to add the word "more". (To be continued.) )