After the cold air passed, the sun emerged from the thick clouds and gradually warmed up.
Xue Ling was still busy going out early and coming back late at night. He came back in the evening to accompany several children to do homework, play chess and read books. He had little time to pay attention to Liu Xincheng's affairs.
However, Lawyer He would report the progress to her every day, and she knew everything.
Under the persuasion of her father and brother, Liu Xincheng heard that Gao Yang had already fled away from home, and before leaving, he took away all the money in an account under her name. After wailing loudly for more than half an hour, Liu Xincheng finally relented.
After Lawyer He took control of the situation, he was still not very optimistic, because Liu Xincheng not only produced and sold a large number of pornographic video CDs and DVDs, but also helped Gao Yang's gang-related organization launder money many times, and the amount was huge.
Lao Liu persuaded his daughter to plead guilty and seek a reduced sentence. Liu Xincheng agreed, but she said it didn't matter. Her heart was dead and she was despairing of the world. It didn't matter how many years in prison she spent.
After hearing this, Mr. Liu and his son held their heads and cried, heartbroken.
Lawyer He explained that the case is still under investigation and some criminals have not been arrested, so Xiao Liu will continue to be detained. However, she will continue to follow up on the case.
The weather in the imperial capital was cold and dry. Old Liu was old and tired from running around for days, so he soon fell ill.
Xue Ling ignored work and drove back to Ronghua Mall to visit the room where Lao Liu and his son lived.
Liu Zhicheng opened the door, his chubby face full of anxiety.
"Sister Xue, I...my dad seems to be quite serious. He just started to have a fever."
Xue Ling hurriedly went in to take a look and found that Lao Liu's face was red and he seemed to be uncomfortable. He shouted several times, but there was no response.
Liu Zhicheng explained: "He started to feel uncomfortable the day before yesterday, sneezing and having a headache. He has been holding back for the past two days. I saw that his face was very bad, so I persuaded him not to go out, but he still insisted on going..."
Xue Ling interrupted him and said: "Xiao Liu, we can't delay any longer. Send him to the hospital quickly."
Liu Zhicheng hurriedly took his wallet, and with Xue Ling's help, he helped his old father wrap his coat, and followed Xue Ling downstairs with his old father on his back.
Xue Ling opened the car door, helped Lao Liu sit up, and then drove to the Central Hospital.
After a busy trip to the emergency room, Lao Liu was placed in the ward for an intravenous drip.
The doctor explained: "The patient had a cold, and his coughing caused a lung infection, which later led to a high fever. He should wake up soon after being given an intravenous drip. When the fever subsides, he can go back after taking oral medicine."
"Thank you, doctor." Xue Ling thanked him.
More than an hour later, Lao Liu woke up.
"Xiao Xue, I've caused you trouble again. I'm really sorry."
Xue Ling shook his head and smiled: "Don't be so polite all the time. Take good care of yourself quickly."
Old Liu sighed: "When people get old, they are no longer useful. They have not done any work and can make themselves sick. They are really useless."
"You can't say that." Xue Ling reassured: "You are not accustomed to the climate, and the winter in the Imperial Capital is too cold. As a native of the Imperial Capital, I am a little afraid of winter, let alone you as a southerner. The fever has subsided, and it is very cold.
It will be fine soon."
Old Liu looked at Xiao Liu on the side and said: "You and I have been out for more than ten days. The newspaper office can't always ask for leave. You are the leader. The newspaper office can't always be leaderless. It's easy for mistakes to happen. You will take the lead tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Go back, it’s enough for me to stay here.”
Liu Zhicheng was extremely worried and whispered: "Let's wait for a few more days. Work is important, but... you can't ignore your sister!"
Old Liu shook his head and sighed: "She doesn't know how many years she will be locked up. Is it possible that you can always take care of her here? You still have a newspaper to take care of, and a family to take care of. Your wife and daughter are waiting for you at home, and
Your mother...hey! I'll stay here and I'll rely on you in Rongcheng."
Xue Ling also felt that what Lao Liu said was reasonable and explained: "Lawyer He said that this is a long-term war. You have to allocate your manpower well and not spend them all here. Xiao Liu, you go back to Rongcheng to work first and take care of your family. Your father has already
When he retires, he can just stay here. Don't worry, I will help you take care of your father."
Liu Zhicheng was extremely grateful, but he was still a little worried.
"Sister Xue, my dad is not familiar with the place in the Imperial Capital, and the prices in big hotels are high. If possible, can you help him find a small and comfortable house to rent, okay? He will have to stay in the Imperial Capital for a long time.
It should be better to have a fixed and stable place to live."
Xue Ling nodded and said: "I have many houses in the capital. Just allocate one for your dad to live in. You don't have to rent it. Ronghua Mall is in the city center and there is a bus stop downstairs. It is very convenient to get in and out. Just let him
Live upstairs from me. If we live close, I can take care of him as well."
Lao Liu hurriedly said: "I'll rent one...your house is for rent, I can't always take advantage of you."
"No need." Xue Ling asked funnyly: "Am I so short of money? I told you that when you come to the imperial capital, I will provide food and accommodation. If you don't let me provide food and accommodation, you have to agree."
Then, she turned around and explained to Xiao Liu: "I asked the property management staff to go upstairs to check and see which set of furniture is complete and the environment is good, so I asked your dad to move it up. Don't worry, there are heaters there, so you don't need to
I'm worried that your dad will freeze again."
Liu Zhicheng quickly thanked him.
Xue Ling worked very quickly and found a suitable suite for Lao Liu the next day.
"I asked Brother Zongnan to send a few cleaners up to clean it, and you can move in in the afternoon. I bought you some daily necessities, as well as some bedding and curtains in the mall, and I will ask the workers to help you install them later."
Lao Liu was dumbfounded when he heard this: "Can we... stay in this afternoon?"
"Yes." Xue Ling explained: "Everything is sold downstairs, which is very convenient. The suites have fixed furniture, two beds, a set of sofas, a set of dining chairs, and wallpaper on the walls. The workers in the property center are all
It's ready, just send a few people to help clean it, and you can move in after cleaning it."
"Thank you, Sister Xue!" Liu Zhicheng burst into tears with gratitude: "Fortunately, I have your help! My father will leave it to you for the time being. I will buy a ticket early tomorrow morning and plan to return to Rongcheng the day after tomorrow."
"Have a good trip." Xue Ling suggested with a smile: "Before we say goodbye, let me remind you. There is no landline phone installed in the suite, so it may not be convenient for you to contact your dad. The current mobile phones in the Imperial City are not expensive. Go buy one.
It's cheap, teach your dad how to use it. Lawyer He also has a mobile phone, so she can contact your dad at any time."
"Okay." Liu Zhicheng agreed immediately.
Xue Ling handed them the keys to the suite and said, "My cousin is going to Daming Lake with his friends to see the factory. I'll excuse you now. I'll go up to see you after get off work in the evening. See you later!"
"You are busy, you are busy." Lao Liu waved his hand.
Liu Xincheng watched Xue Ling enter the elevator, then turned and returned to the room.
Lao Liu sighed in a low voice: "Xiao Xue is really warm-hearted and kind. Your sister used to speak ill of her and even slandered her, but she repaid her with kindness. Not only did she help your sister run for help, but she also did her best for us, providing money and effort -
-What a great person."
"Yes." Liu Xincheng was also very grateful and whispered: "I went to the hotel lobby this morning to ask, and I wanted to settle the expenses for our stay these days. The person in the lobby said that Sister Xue has advanced the money for us, and now there are still
surplus."
Old Liu whispered: "We must always remember this person's generosity and enthusiasm. You must remember the approximate amount of the money and return it to Xiao Xue in the future. It is already enough trouble for others, and we cannot let them contribute money and efforts.