Chapter 612 Secretary Dong Wants to Be Discharged from the Hospital
Secretary Dong's eyes were full of grievance, just like a child who was strictly controlled by his parents.
"I called the vice president and explained to him in a nice way that I had a lot of things to deal with at home."
"But he just wouldn't listen. He said it was in accordance with medical standards and he had to be responsible for my health."
"He also said that if he let me go, my daughter would turn against him when she came back. What kind of thing is that?"
Secretary Dong became more and more excited as he spoke. He waved his hands in the air a few times, then dropped them weakly.
Wang Jianguo sat quietly beside Secretary Dong's bed, his eyes full of concern and concentration.
Secretary Dong's casual remark about his daughter was like a bombshell dropped on the calm lake, instantly shattering Wang Jianguo's inner peace and plunging him into deep thought.
Wang Jianguo couldn't help but be surprised. After knowing each other for such a long time, this was the first time he heard Secretary Dong talk about his own children.
In the past, when we held meetings at Secretary Dong’s house to discuss important matters or chat about family matters, Secretary Dong always kept the topic closely centered around the major and minor affairs of the village.
Also, when Secretary Dong fell ill this time, none of his children were by his bedside. Wang Jianguo felt that something was odd, but out of respect for Secretary Dong, he never delved into it.
Now, the mystery seems to be slowly being solved. It turns out that Secretary Dong has a daughter who is now living in a foreign country.
What a turbulent era this is! The domestic situation is turbulent, the forces of all parties are surging, and the international environment is even more complicated and unpredictable.
In such a sensitive situation, the word "going abroad" seems to have become a taboo topic.
As long as there are relatives or friends in your family abroad, it is like burying a time bomb for yourself.
At any time, you may be accused of all kinds of false accusations by people with ulterior motives and fall into an irretrievable situation.
Even someone like Secretary Dong, who was born into a red family, whose ancestors fought bravely and shed blood for the revolutionary cause.
Relying on his outstanding leadership skills and selfless dedication, he holds an important position in the city and is a leading cadre deeply respected by the people.
When faced with this difficult problem, we have to be cautious and tread carefully.
Wang Jianguo knows very well that Secretary Dong devotes himself to his work on weekdays. He works tirelessly day and night for the prosperity and development of everyone and the happy life of the villagers.
He made connections for the operation of the supply and marketing cooperative, introduced new technologies and new projects to the city, and did everything himself.
Now, his daughter is far away abroad, and his worries and concerns must be like a surging river, endless.
But he still had to pretend to be calm in front of everyone and devote all his energy to his career. This tenacity and responsibility, this deep fatherly love really touched Wang Jianguo deeply.
Wang Jianguo looked at Secretary Dong, his eyes filled with unprecedented understanding and deep respect.
He secretly made up his mind to go the extra mile to assist Secretary Dong and make the country prosperous so that Secretary Dong could have less work and more peace of mind.
No matter how harsh the external environment is, they will work together to build a stable and prosperous home for their fellow villagers on this land where they have poured their efforts.
Wang Jianguo stood up slightly, gently pulled at the wrinkled corner of his clothes, with a gentle and soothing smile on his face, his eyes focused on Secretary Dong, and he spoke in a gentle tone:
"Secretary Dong, don't be so anxious. Look, your daughter is far away abroad. She must be thinking about you all the time."
"Although she can't come back to be with you right now, she asked the doctor to keep you for a while for observation. That's purely out of concern for you."
"The vice president has good intentions. After all, your health is the most important thing. How about this, I can talk to him again. Maybe he can understand."
Wang Jianguo paused, raised his hand and gently patted Secretary Dong on the shoulder, and continued:
"I know you are used to being busy. You feel uncomfortable staying in the hospital and you are worried about the things happening in the city."
"Don't worry, I'll accompany Grandma Dong to see the doctor in a moment."
"Grandma Dong knows your physical condition best. She will tell the doctor about your daily living habits and physical condition, so that the doctor can know what is bothering you. This way, the doctor can consider your condition comprehensively."
As Wang Jianguo spoke, he slightly turned sideways and pointed in the direction of the ward door, as if he had already seen Grandma Dong walking towards this side.
"When you get home, you must listen to Grandma Dong and don't worry about anything. Just rest and recuperate. Grandma Dong cooks delicious food and takes good care of people. You should just work hard to get better."
There was a hint of sarcasm in Wang Jianguo's tone, trying to make the atmosphere more relaxed.
"Think about it, your health is getting better day by day, and all indicators are up to standard. Why would the doctor keep you in the hospital?"
"We can't keep you in the hospital forever. There's a shortage of beds in this hospital!"
At this point, Wang Jianguo couldn't help laughing out loud. The laughter echoed in the ward, dispelling some of the depressing atmosphere.
After hearing what Wang Jianguo said, Secretary Dong's frown gradually relaxed, a smile appeared on his face, he nodded slightly and replied:
"Okay, thank you and the old lady for your hard work."
The atmosphere in the ward suddenly became warm, and the sunlight outside the window seemed to be brighter.
It sprinkled on the two of them, as if foreshadowing the bright prospect of Secretary Dong's soon recovery and return to the village.
The hospital corridors were clean and bright, with fluorescent tubes emitting cool light that illuminated the entire floor.
The pungent smell of disinfectant permeated the air, penetrating into the noses of every passerby, making people unable to help but frown slightly.
Wang Jianguo has an upright posture, but at this moment he is slightly bent over. He supports Grandma Dong steadily with one hand, and with the other hand he considerately helps her hold a cloth bag containing a thermos cup and some sundries.
Grandma Dong is of thin stature, and the years have carved deep wrinkles on her face, each of which tells of the hardships she has experienced in the past.
Her steps were a little unsteady, and she seemed to have to gather all her strength to take each step, and she kept muttering:
"This old man is almost sick from staying in the hospital. He just wants to go home, but we have no idea how his health is."
Wang Jianguo turned his head, with a warm smile on his face, and whispered softly:
"Grandma Dong, don't worry. Let's go talk to the vice president right away. The vice president is kind and will definitely understand our difficulties and get the matter done."
The two walked forward slowly and soon arrived at the door of the vice president's office.
Wang Jianguo raised his hand gently and knocked on the door politely, and a steady and powerful voice said "Come in" from inside.