Chapter 577: Grudges among Fellow Disciples
Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that it was meaningless to argue and conflict with them at this time. He looked at the closed door of the emergency room again, and silently prayed in his heart that Gao Yuliang would be safe. Only when Gao Yuliang woke up could he prove his innocence and calm down all the confusion and misunderstanding.
He turned his back to Wu Huifen and Wu Fangfang, walked to a chair and sat down, holding his head in his hands, and fell into deep pain and confusion. He didn't know what was waiting for him next, whether it would be the endless grief and more accusations brought by Gao Yuliang's death, or Gao Yuliang's miraculous recovery to resolve this crisis. He only felt that he was drifting helplessly in this torrent of fate, unable to find a direction or hope.
Wu Huifen and Wu Fangfang were sobbing quietly. They were also worried about Gao Yuliang's safety, but driven by fear and anxiety, they mistakenly vented their anger on Qi Tongwei. At this moment, they were also waiting, waiting for fate to judge Gao Yuliang, waiting for the final outcome of this storm between family and officialdom.
Qi Tongwei tormented in pain and confusion for a moment, and suddenly, like a lit powder keg, he stood up and shouted at Wu Huifen and Wu Fangfang with eyes wide open: "You are simply unreasonable! You have ignored the teacher for so many years, and now that he is in trouble, you show up. Are you waiting to divide the family property?" His voice echoed in the hospital corridor, attracting the attention of people around him.
Qi Tongwei cursed and pointed at Gao Xiaofeng, saying, "Gao Xiaofeng is Mr. Gao's wife now. Who are you? You are all outsiders!" Wu Fangfang was so angry at Qi Tongwei's words that her face turned red. She retorted angrily, "I am Gao Yuliang's daughter! What makes you say that?" Qi Tongwei sneered and mocked, "You are Gao Yuliang's daughter? Then why is your last name Wu? Weren't you Gao Fangfang before? Why are you Wu Fangfang now?"
This questioning made Wu Fangfang speechless. She opened her mouth but couldn't say anything for a long time. Wu Huifen was also pale. She knew that she was the one who changed her daughter's surname. She thought she could draw a clear line with Gao Yuliang, but she didn't expect to be exposed by Qi Tongwei in public and fall into such an embarrassing situation.
The corridor was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, and the atmosphere was deadlocked. Wu Fangfang gritted her teeth and said, "You have no right to interfere in our family affairs. You have no right to comment here." Qi Tongwei was relentless, "I have no right? I care about Teacher Gao's safety more than any of you. You come to blame me now. What have you done for the teacher?"
Wu Huifen took a deep breath and tried to ease the atmosphere: "Qi Tongwei, now is not the time to argue. We are all worried about Yuliang's condition. Fangfang was too impulsive just now. We shouldn't blame you." However, Qi Tongwei was so angry that he couldn't listen to Wu Huifen's words at all: "Worry? You call this worrying? You are here to cause trouble!"
Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, the door of the emergency room suddenly opened and the doctor walked out. Everyone's eyes were instantly focused on the doctor, and the entire corridor suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Qi Tongwei was the first to rush up: "Doctor, how is my teacher?" The doctor took off his mask, his expression slightly tired: "The patient is temporarily out of danger, but he needs to be observed in the intensive care unit for a period of time. It is difficult to say what will happen next, and there may be some complications."
Hearing this news, Qi Tongwei breathed a sigh of relief, and his anger subsided a little. Wu Huifen and Wu Fangfang also looked relieved. No matter how many conflicts and quarrels there were before, Gao Yuliang's safety was the most important thing at this moment. Wu Fangfang muttered softly: "As long as Dad is okay."
Qi Tongwei glanced at them, said nothing more, turned around and walked to the door of the intensive care unit, looking through the glass at Gao Yuliang who was unconscious inside. He felt mixed emotions, both glad that his teacher had improved and regretful about the quarrel just now. He knew that at this time, everyone should unite instead of blaming and arguing with each other.
Wu Huifen took Wu Fangfang to Qi Tongwei and said softly, "Qi Tongwei, I'm sorry, we were too impulsive just now. We are also very grateful for your concern for Yuliang." Qi Tongwei nodded slightly: "The teacher is not completely out of danger yet, let's put aside our personal grudges for now."
However, at this moment, Qi Tongwei's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Liang Lu calling. His heart tightened and a bad premonition came to his mind. He walked aside and answered the phone: "Liang Lu, what's wrong?" Liang Lu's voice on the other end of the phone was tearful: "Tongwei, Dawei is missing. I went out to buy something, and when I came back I found that he was not at home. I looked for him in many places but couldn't find him."
Qi Tongwei's face turned pale instantly. He never expected that just when he was relieved, something happened at home again. "Don't panic, I'll be back soon." Qi Tongwei hung up the phone and turned to Wu Huifen and Wu Fangfang and said, "I have something urgent at home, so I have to go back first. Please take care of the teacher first."
Wu Huifen nodded: "You go, we are here." Qi Tongwei hurriedly left the hospital and rushed home anxiously. Along the way, his mind kept popping up the places where Qi Dawei might go. He regretted that he had neglected his family during this period, which led to such problems for the child.
When he got home, he saw Liang Lu sitting on the sofa crying. He comforted Liang Lu for a few words, and then began to look for Qi Dawei. He went to Qi Dawei's school, the park he often went to, and his friends' homes, but he couldn't find him. Qi Tongwei became more and more anxious. He didn't know where Qi Dawei would go and whether he would be in danger.
Just when he was almost desperate, he suddenly remembered that Qi Dawei once said that he wanted to go to the cabin on the mountain. That was the place Qi Tongwei had taken him to before. Qi Dawei said it was very quiet there and he liked it very much. Qi Tongwei rushed to the cabin on the mountain without hesitation.
When he arrived at the cabin, he saw Qi Dawei sitting on the steps in front of the cabin, staring into the distance with empty eyes. Qi Tongwei felt a sharp pain in his heart. He slowly walked to Qi Dawei and said softly: "Dawei, why are you here? Do you know that Dad is very worried about you?" Qi Dawei raised his head, glanced at Qi Tongwei, and then lowered his head: "Dad, I thought you didn't want me anymore."
Qi Tongwei hugged Qi Dawei tightly: "Silly child, how could Daddy not want you? Daddy was wrong. Daddy will always be with you and your brother from now on." Qi Dawei burst into tears in Qi Tongwei's arms, venting all the grievances and fears in his heart.
Qi Tongwei brought Qi Dawei back home, and Liang Lu cried with joy when she saw her son return safely. The family reunited, and Qi Tongwei felt the long-lost warmth. However, he knew that although the family problems were temporarily solved, there were still many things he needed to deal with. Gao Yuliang's condition was still unknown, and he also faced many troubles in the officialdom.
In the following days, Qi Tongwei rushed between the hospital and home every day. He took care of Gao Yuliang while accompanying his family, trying to find a balance in the whirlpool of family and officialdom. However, fate did not seem to let him go. Gao Yuliang had several more dangerous situations in the intensive care unit, and each time Qi Tongwei's heart was in his throat.
At the same time, Qi Tongwei's investigation into the officialdom was getting deeper and deeper, and he was facing tremendous pressure. Some of his political enemies began to use his family and Gao Yuliang's affairs to attack him, trying to bring him down completely. Qi Tongwei felt that he was trapped in a huge trap, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not get out of the predicament.
In terms of family, although Qi Dawei no longer ran away from home, his personality became more and more introverted and his academic performance plummeted. Qi Xiaowei was also affected by the family changes and became timid and afraid of things. Liang Lu tried to enlighten the children, but she herself was under great pressure and seemed a little overwhelmed.
Qi Tongwei looked at the changes in his family, and his heart was filled with guilt and self-blame. He knew that all this was caused by himself. He began to reflect on his life and wondered if his previous pursuits were really worth it. He once sacrificed his family and his principles for power and status, but now he has ended up like this.
Faced with setbacks and blows again and again, Qi Tongwei felt unprecedented despair. He didn't know where to go, and didn't know if he still had the ability to save his family and his career. He could only grope in the darkness, looking for a ray of hope, hoping to find a way out under the tricks of fate.
However, just when he was about to give up, things took a turn for the better. Gao Yuliang's condition gradually stabilized and he was out of danger. After being in a coma for a while, he finally woke up. When Qi Tongwei heard the news, he was so excited that tears filled his eyes. He rushed to the hospital and saw Gao Yuliang lying weakly on the bed, but there was a hint of determination in his eyes.
"Teacher, you finally woke up." Qi Tongwei said with sobs. Gao Yuliang nodded slightly: "Tongwei, you have worked hard during this period." Qi Tongwei shook his head: "As long as you can get better, everything I do is worth it." Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei, as if he saw through his troubles: "Tongwei, I know you are in trouble in the officialdom. Don't give up, stick to your beliefs, there will always be a way."
Gao Yuliang's words rekindled hope in Qi Tongwei's heart. He knew that as long as Gao Yuliang was still there, he would have a backbone. He decided to pick himself up and face the challenges of officialdom. At the same time, he also cherished his family more. He wanted to spend more time and energy on his family and make up for his past mistakes.
Under Gao Yuliang's guidance and support, Qi Tongwei began to actively respond to the official investigation. He sorted out his thoughts, looked for evidence, and defended himself. Although the process was still difficult, he was no longer as confused and desperate as before. In terms of family, he spent more time with his children and helped them solve problems in study and life. Under his care, Qi Dawei's personality gradually became cheerful and his academic performance improved. Qi Xiaowei also regained his former liveliness.
Liang Lu was very pleased to see the changes in Qi Tongwei. She knew that this family finally had hope again. Although the road ahead was still long and there would be many difficulties and challenges, as long as the family was together, there would be no obstacles that could not be overcome.
Standing at the crossroads of fate, Qi Tongwei looked back at the hardships and twists and turns along the way, his heart full of emotion. He had never thought that life would be so full of ups and downs, like a lone boat in the stormy waves, just breaking free from one whirlpool, and being swept into another more turbulent wave.
It was thought that as Gao Yuliang's condition stabilized and his family gradually became harmonious, the haze would soon dissipate and life would slowly return to normal. But fate once again showed its ferocious fangs. Gao Yuliang's injuries from the car accident suddenly relapsed, like a continuation of a nightmare. Qi Tongwei rushed to the hospital and looked at his weak mentor on the hospital bed, his heart full of worry and helplessness. He knew that Gao Yuliang's relapse this time was not only a heavy blow to his body, but also made the situation that had just improved a little worse.
And at this difficult moment, Hou Liangping, the former classmate and friend, returned like a ghost, and returned to Handong with a fierce momentum. Qi Tongwei knew in his heart that Hou Liangping's visit this time was no accident, and the past grievances and hatreds on campus seemed to be infinitely magnified at this moment. In Qi Tongwei's memory, Hou Liangping in his student days was like a dazzling but glaring star, and his light always made himself look dim. At that time, Gao Yuliang, as their teacher, may have appreciated Hou Liangping's talent and integrity. In some occasions, his praise for Hou Liangping inevitably made Qi Tongwei jealous and inferior. Those seemingly inadvertent reprimands, those moments that made him lose face in public, were like sharp thorns, deeply piercing Qi Tongwei's heart. As the years passed, they were not only not forgotten, but slowly festering in his heart.