Chapter 132: Chapter 125: Xiao Lin’s Fury
Where did this little angel come from, so obedient, lovable, and sensible at such a young age? Xia Xue and the others didn’t know what to say to little Niu Niu, and they couldn’t find words, overwhelmed with heartache.
"Big sister, why are you crying? Is it because of Niu Niu’s fault? Niu Niu can’t help it; we’re still eighteen hundred short for mom’s medical expenses. Big sister, why aren’t you speaking? Oh, I get it, living in the hospital means money is needed. Big sister, let Niu Niu leave the hospital, okay? Niu Niu is fine and can get up!" As she spoke, little Niu Niu propped her hands on the bed, trying to get up.
Every word of innocence from little Niu Niu pierced their hearts. If it weren’t for the injuries on her, they would have wanted to hold her tightly and cherish her dearly.
Seeing Niu Niu really trying to get up, Xia Xue and the others panicked. Xia Xue hurriedly pressed Niu Niu down, saying, "Niu Niu, don’t get up, you have injuries!"
"But..." Niu Niu’s little face looked troubled. She had indeed tried to prop herself up but found her limbs, though movable, lacked strength. Yet living in the hospital costs money, and she only had about thirty yuan on her, money from selling bottles that she hadn’t put into her little jar. Embarrassed, little Niu Niu said, "I... I only have about thirty yuan, I don’t know if it’s enough for the hospital stay!"
"It’s enough, it’s enough, little Niu Niu’s hospital stay requires no money, and Niu Niu’s mom’s stay is free too!" Xia Xue nearly cried out. This little girl, being so sensible, it’s almost too much to bear, tugging hard at one’s heartstrings.
"Niu Niu, just focus on getting better, hospital stays here are free!" Xun Xiangxiang’s tears streamed down uncontrollably, almost unable to speak. Compared to little Niu Niu, she felt ashamed. A seven or eight-year-old girl so understanding, yet she was almost eighteen and still causing her stepmother worry. Her stepmother had been good to her, but her rebellious heart got in the way.
Niu Niu’s big eyes fluttered, almost in disbelief, "Really? My mom won’t have to pay here either? Are you tricking a kid?"
Hearing Niu Niu’s endearing words, especially that last line, spoken with an old-fashioned tone like an adult, she didn’t see herself as a child anymore.
Indeed, Niu Niu was right. A seven or eight-year-old going out to collect bottles to sell for her mother’s treatment, maybe even to support the family, who would still dare call her a child? Compared to some in society who rely on others, Niu Niu is a hundred times better.
"Niu Niu is an adult now, so this sister wouldn’t lie to you. Everything I’ve said is true!" Xiao Ning wiped away her tears as she spoke.
"But, mom said we mustn’t accept others’ kindness without reason!" Niu Niu said, slightly conflicted and regretful.
"Niu Niu, where does your family live? Would you like sister to bring your mom here? I’ll tell her when she comes, okay?" Xia Xue remembered Xiao Lin’s words before he left and asked.
At this moment, Niu Niu suddenly buried her head in the blanket, leaving Xia Xue and the others stunned. Then, little Niu Niu peeked out and whispered, "Big sister, could you not tell me? My mom has a weak heart, I’m afraid she’ll worry!"
Xia Xue and the others hesitated, uncertain how to respond to little Niu Niu. She was so sensible that they didn’t know how to address her concerns.
"Okay, sister won’t tell Niu Niu’s mom, but Niu Niu must tell sister where you live, so sister can bring your mom here to see a doctor!" Xia Xue calmed herself. Now that Niu Niu was out of danger, the most important thing was to find out where she lived and bring her mom over.
Such a big thing happened to Niu Niu; it’s impossible not to inform her mom.
Niu Niu was ultimately a little girl of seven or eight, and Xia Xue’s somewhat tongue-twisting words made sense to her. Moreover, didn’t she always wish for her mom to get medical treatment? What’s her little injury compared to that?
"My home is in a small mountain village at the Jiangling Waterway, called Dayan Village!" said little Niu Niu.
"Alright, Niu Niu, sister will go bring your mom here for treatment, okay?" Xia Xue gently patted little Niu Niu’s head. This little girl was truly lovable. Once the blood on her face was cleaned away, her skin was like tender water, white and delicate. Her round cheeks and fluttering big eyes showed a bit of baby fat. If not for her injuries, Xia Xue would want to hug her tightly and shower her with kisses.
"Thank you, big sister!" Niu Niu’s big eyes suddenly turned red, tears welling up. Her right hand reached desperately into her pocket, and after a long while, took out a small wad of bills. There were dimes, two dimes, half-yuan notes, and only a few one-yuan bills, along with one twenty-yuan and two five-yuan notes. She handed them to Xia Xue, saying, "Big sister, I don’t have much, but it only costs two yuan for the bus to our Jiangling Waterway. The rest you can give to the hospital. When you get to my house, please bring my jar here; it has over a thousand yuan in it, that’s for mom’s treatment!"
Xia Xue took it, knowing that if she didn’t, little Niu Niu would definitely feel uneasy. Although it was just over thirty yuan, Xia Xue felt that the weight of this amount was even heavier than hundreds of thousands. She nodded and said, "Niu Niu has grown up, you can earn money now!"
"Thank you, big sister!" Little Niu Niu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, afraid that Xia Xue wouldn’t accept the money.
Xia Xue returned to the emergency room and tidied up her makeup in the small break room. She was deeply moved by Niu Niu’s words just now, making her makeup smudged. After fixing her makeup, Xia Xue took a taxi to a nearby repair shop, retrieved her freshly serviced car, and headed straight toward Jiangling Waterway.
Xiao Lin left the hospital, driving a silver-white QQ car straight to the Yanjing Public Security Bureau. Now, in Yanjing, the only person who knew his identity was Director Lin. Handing this matter over to him shouldn’t be a big problem. After all, he owed him such a big favor. Given his identity, how could he refuse?
Before reaching the Yanjing Bureau, Xiao Lin had already called Director Lin from the car. He didn’t say much, just one sentence: "Director Lin, I’ll meet you at the Bureau in twenty minutes. Do you have time?"
At that moment, Director Lin was having a meeting at a small sub-bureau on the outskirts of Yanjing. Receiving Xiao Lin’s call, he was quite speechless, but hearing the deep tone in the voice, he thought Xiao Lin was probably speaking to him while suppressing his temper. Thinking about Xiao Lin’s identity made Director Lin’s head spin, but after mulling it over, he was pleasantly surprised. This Dragon Soul team member didn’t treat him as an outsider, or he wouldn’t speak so unceremoniously to him.
Director Lin naturally couldn’t refuse Xiao Lin’s request; after a brief pause, he nodded in agreement.
Xiao Lin said he’d arrive in twenty minutes, but the traffic situation in Yanjing was so severe that it took more than thirty minutes to reach the Yanjing Bureau. By then, Director Lin was waiting at the entrance with his secretary, unafraid of others mocking him. This was a big shot; when he had no business, even if invited, he might not come.
Seeing Xiao Lin’s silver-white QQ car enter the Bureau’s gate, Director Lin immediately stepped forward to greet him, directly saying, "Mr. Xiao, if there’s any issue, you could have just told me over the phone. There’s no need to come in person!"
"Some things can wait, but I must see the results of this matter today!" Xiao Lin said expressionlessly, not even thanking Director Lin for the high level of reception. Xiao Lin’s heart was filled with anger right now.
"Mr. Xiao, please have a seat in my office. If there’s anything you need, just say it. Whatever can be done on the spot, I will do for you immediately!" Director Lin said with a compensatory smile.
Xiao Lin didn’t hide anything, saying while walking, "It’s actually nothing major, just want to check the surveillance footage at the intersection near Yan University."
"Mr. Xiao, that’s no problem. When do you need the surveillance footage from?" This was within Director Lin’s jurisdiction, so he naturally agreed.
"Surveillance footage from this morning around 7:50 to 8:30. There was a car accident there, and I need all the surveillance from that area, especially concerning the vehicle involved!" Xiao Lin detailed his request.
"No problem, no problem, please have a seat in my office first, and I’ll get you results within half an hour!" Director Lin, realizing it was just a small matter, agreed readily, though he was a bit puzzled why such a minor traffic accident warranted so much fuss, even a personal visit.
While escorting Xiao Lin to have a seat in the office, he quickly called the traffic police squad’s chief, asking to have the surveillance footage of an intersection near Yan University checked and the involved vehicle identified within half an hour.
With Director Lin personally calling, the traffic police squad moved swiftly. However, the investigation’s results left the squad’s chief quite troubled. But since Director Lin wanted information about the involved vehicle, the traffic squad chief dared not conceal it from him and called Director Lin.
Director Lin immediately took the call, asking with a commanding tone, "Yes, it’s me. Have you got it clear?" As the phone relayed the message, Director Lin’s expression grew increasingly grim, and his voice became softer.
Seeing Director Lin’s expression change rapidly, Xiao Lin felt a chill. It seemed the owner of the involved vehicle had quite a background. Otherwise, Director Lin, with his high standing as the executive deputy of the Yanjing Bureau, wouldn’t be frowning.
Once Director Lin put down the phone, Xiao Lin casually asked, "Director Lin, have you got it clear?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian () to cast your recommendation and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)