Chen Lishu left the ward, but Deng Wei did not hurry to leave. Instead, he plastered a fawning smile on his face and said to the nurse, "I am the patient's father. I was busy arguing with that woman just now and didn't get to speak properly with my daughter. She's so seriously injured now, she must be feeling down. I need to counsel her. Can you give me another half hour? Don't worry, I'll definitely leave the hospital after half an hour!"
The nurse, clearly aware of Deng Jiajia's situation in this ward, hesitated for a moment before nodding. She said, "Alright, half an hour! You must leave when the time is up. Your daughter needs rest, understand? Also, your way of speaking is a bit harsh. Watch your words then, don't hit your daughter's sore spots. If anything happens, our hospital won't be held responsible."
Deng Wei nodded, casually saying, "Yes, yes, yes. She's my daughter, the one I raised. How could I not know what words she's willing to hear and what she's not? You can rest a hundred and twenty percent assured. I will definitely leave the hospital in half an hour. You can go now, you don't need to mind me."
The nurse cast a deep glance at him before pushing the cart and leaving the intensive care unit. Watching the nurse's retreating back, the smile on Deng Wei's face immediately collapsed. With a somber expression, he entered the ward and then lowered his voice, gnashing his teeth as he said, "You spendthrift! Why didn't you take the money that woman gave you just now?"
Deng Jiajia took a deep breath, her face weary as she said, "But my injuries were not caused by that woman at all. You know better than anyone what happened to my injuries. Since that woman didn't cause them, why should we take her money? Will your conscience be clear if we take this money?"
"Everyone knows you were defiled by those three scoundrels because you were wearing their clothes. It's such a great opportunity, why wouldn't you bleed this sucker dry? I'm telling you, your father has no living expenses now. If you don't find a way, then don't blame me for being heartless and abandoning you at the hospital."
Deng Jiajia's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. With tear-blurred eyes, she looked at Deng Wei before her, suppressing her anger and questioning, "When have you ever cared about me? You clearly know how much I've suffered all these years, but you never stepped in to support me!"
Facing Deng Jiajia's questioning, Deng Wei said somewhat indifferently, "You deserved it. Otherwise, why would people bully you and not others? There must be something you're doing wrong. Your mother never managed you, you're an untamed child with no guidance. It's normal to offend people and get educated, isn't it?"
Deng Jiajia clenched her fists tightly, her face ashen as she stared at Deng Wei and asked, "Then this incident, is it also my fault?"
Deng Wei sneered, looking Deng Jiajia up and down with disdain. He said, "That's right. Who told you to dress so revealingly and seduce them?"
Hearing this answer, Deng Jiajia felt no surprise. It was a perfectly ordinary answer, yet for some reason, her heart still ached. She lowered her gaze and said lifelessly, "I don't want to see you anymore. Please leave."
Deng Wei, not having gotten what he wanted, was not about to give up easily. He sneered and said, "Next time that woman visits you, you'd better get the money for me! Otherwise, don't blame me for being heartless and abandoning you. I can barely take care of myself."
Deng Jiajia did not answer Deng Wei's words, instead closing her eyes and pretending to sleep. Deng Wei did not seek further trouble and turned to leave the ward. He believed Deng Jiajia would definitely get that ten thousand yuan as he instructed!
Listening to the sound of the door closing, Deng Jiajia got up from the bed. She looked at the lunchbox in front of her and pursed her lips with a bitter smile, thinking that the person who truly cared about her was actually a stranger. Just as she was about to pick up the lunchbox to eat something, the ward door was opened again. She thought it was Deng Wei returning with unfinished words, but when she clearly saw who had entered, her pupils contracted, and her eyes were gradually replaced by fear.
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The girl who was defiled jumped to her death at three in the morning, suspected to have been provoked. Her jump was firm, without the slightest hesitation.
It is understood that the person in charge of Shuse Group met with the girl yesterday morning. It is speculated that the person in charge may have threatened the girl. Is this the downfall of morality or the distortion of humanity?
The person in charge of Shuse Group has not appeared since the incident to provide an explanation. It is clear they intend to shirk responsibility.
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The next day, Chen Lishu was forcibly pulled out of bed. Seeing the headlines filling the newspapers, her right eyelid twitched violently, and a sense of foreboding washed over her. He Mu, also looking at the newspaper, was quite troubled. She asked with concern, "Lishu, didn't you say yesterday that the girl's mental state was okay when you visited her in the hospital? How did she suddenly jump to her death last night? Could it be that the person framing you has extended their hand to the girl again?"
"She's dead?!" Chen Lishu, finally reacting, sat up abruptly. She slammed her fist hard on the table, her gaze dark as she said, "When I went to the hospital yesterday, her state was fine. Godmother, please investigate who entered the girl's ward after I left! If the investigation shows no one saw her in the ward, then please investigate whether the girl's father had any involvement."
"Okay." It was rare for Chen Lishu to seek her out, so He Mu happily agreed to the matter.
Just as Chen Lishu was feeling indignant about this, there was a knock on the gate of the courtyard. The maid opened the door to find three or five police officers walking in.
"Comrade Hao?" Chen Lishu saw the arrivals and quickly went to greet them.
Officer Hao lowered his head with a guilty expression and said, "Miss Chen, I am truly sorry. I did not anticipate such an event. If I had known the mastermind was so heartless, I shouldn't have let you see the girl. That way, you wouldn't have been manipulated by them! Originally, you could have been cleared of this matter with time. Now that a homicide is involved, you may have to go to the police station with us. You are currently the prime suspect."
Chen Lishu nodded and said, "I understand. Can I say a few words to my family? After I'm done, I'll leave with you."
Officer Hao readily agreed, "Of course."