Chapter 581 Tell Secretary Dong the Truth
Secretary Dong stared at Wang Jianguo for a while, the doubt in his eyes did not disappear, but seeing that he was unwilling to say more, he did not ask any more questions, but just nodded slightly and picked up the chopsticks.
Grandma Zhao stood aside, still looking at Wang Jianguo with concern, as if she wanted to see some clues from his expression, but in the end she chose to believe him and picked up the cutlery.
The ward fell silent for a moment, with only the slight sound of cutlery colliding, but Wang Jianguo's heart was still hanging.
He secretly thought that he had to be more careful next time and never let Secretary Dong become suspicious again. At the same time, he had to hurry up and work with Zhao Shuzhuo to find a way to solve Yang Xiaohua's problem.
In the ward, the aroma of food slowly permeated the air. It should have been a warm dining time, but due to Wang Jianguo's hasty return, there was an unusual sense of tension.
Secretary Dong leaned back on the bed and adjusted his posture slightly to make himself more comfortable. He glanced at the food that had just been placed, then looked up at Wang Jianguo. The doubt in his eyes became more intense, and he asked again:
"Where did Shuzhuo go? You two went out together, and now it's time for dinner, why is he gone?"
Wang Jianguo was secretly regretting that he had not been quick enough in responding to Secretary Dong's questions in the corridor. He was hit by this sudden question and his heart skipped a beat.
My brain was working rapidly, but I was so flustered that I couldn't come up with a comprehensive answer. I just responded subconsciously:
"Oh, he...he...won't eat with us."
As soon as he said this, Wang Jianguo regretted it so much that he wanted to take it back immediately. He knew in his heart that this hastily given answer was full of loopholes and could not stand up to scrutiny.
As expected, Secretary Dong's brows furrowed even tighter. He stared at Wang Jianguo through his worn glasses, with a puzzled look mixed with a hint of dissatisfaction, and asked:
"Not eating with us? What does that mean? Where does he eat? Don't we usually eat together? Why is it different today? Are you hiding something from me?"
Secretary Dong's voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable majesty. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Wang Jianguo's increasingly panicked heart.
Wang Jianguo felt a chill on his back and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He raised his hand to wipe the sweat off.
His eyes darted around in panic, trying to find an excuse to smooth things over, but his mind was a tangled mess and the more anxious he became, the more confused he became.
Under the scorching gaze of Secretary Dong, he could only bite the bullet and stammer to cover up:
"Oh, no, I mean, he...he's eaten."
When saying this, Wang Jianguo's voice was obviously lacking in confidence, and he did not dare to look Secretary Dong in the eye. He just lowered his head, standing there like a child who had made a mistake, silently praying in his heart that Secretary Dong would not delve into the matter any further.
However, Secretary Dong was not someone who could be easily fooled. He looked at Wang Jianguo quietly, the suspicion in his eyes had not diminished, as if he was waiting for his further explanation.
Wang Jianguo was groaning in his heart, as he knew very well that his lame lie could be exposed at any time. At this moment, he hoped that Secretary Dong would let him go because of their past friendship.
On the other hand, he was also thinking quickly about how to remedy the situation in the future so that this embarrassing situation could be resolved as soon as possible and would not affect his plan to solve Yang Xiaohua's problem.
However, at this moment, there seemed to be a layer of vague haze in the air, making the entire space depressing and tense.
Wang Jianguo stood beside the bed, looking a little uneasy. He rubbed his hands in front of him unconsciously, as if this could ease his inner panic.
He did not dare to look Secretary Dong directly in the eye, but only glanced at him secretly from time to time. His flickering and evasive eyes made him look just like a frightened hare trying to hide its whereabouts under the hunter's nose.
Secretary Dong was half leaning on the hospital bed, preparing to pick up his chopsticks to enjoy his dinner, but as soon as he raised his eyes, he keenly caught a glimpse of Wang Jianguo's abnormality.
He frowned slightly, and through his somewhat worn old-fashioned glasses, his sharp eyes locked on Wang Jianguo, as if he wanted to penetrate his appearance and get to the secret deep in his heart.
Secretary Dong has worked with Wang Jianguo for a long time and knows his character very well, although Wang Jianguo is not eloquent on a daily basis.
But he is usually efficient and clear in his speech. But today he seemed to be hesitant and vague in his words, which was really abnormal.
Secretary Dong's doubts grew stronger and stronger, like a rolling and expanding dark cloud, gradually obscuring his originally peaceful state of mind.
He put down his chopsticks, his face darkened slightly, and with an unquestionable majesty in his tone, he asked seriously:
"Jianguo, tell me honestly, are you hiding something from me? You know I hate it most when people play tricks on me. If you don't tell me, I won't eat."
As he spoke, Secretary Dong deliberately raised his chin slightly, acting like a child in a rage. He gently placed the chopsticks in his hand on the small table beside the bed and crossed his arms across his chest to show his determination.
Wang Jianguo secretly groaned in his heart when he saw this. He looked up at Secretary Dong and saw that although the other party had a bit of childish stubbornness on his face, the deep and firm look in his eyes still made him feel in awe.
In desperation, Wang Jianguo raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and forced a smile that was both bitter and helpless. That smile contained admiration for Secretary Dong's keen insight, as well as embarrassment and awkwardness after his lie was exposed.
He sighed slightly, as if a heavy stone had been lifted off his shoulders, and slowly said:
"Secretary Dong, your eyes are really sharp. Nothing can be hidden from you."
Wang Jianguo was feeling uneasy. He lowered his head slightly, and rubbed the corners of his clothes unconsciously with his hands, trying to make himself look calmer. He also tried to keep his voice as calm as possible, and said:
"Secretary Dong, it's not a big deal, don't worry too much. I just saw someone trying to commit suicide this morning."
"I asked around and found out that there is a young female nurse in our hospital named Yang Xiaohua."
"This girl has a hard life. She lost her mother when she was young and grew up relying on her father. Her brother is a soldier and died in the line of duty a few years ago. The family relies on her father to support it."
"But who could have thought that something unexpected would happen and her father would suddenly get an incurable disease."