Chapter 615 Tell the truth
Zhao Shuzhuo was so shocked by this sudden scene that his eyes turned red. He rushed forward and tried to help Yang Xiaohua up with both hands in panic, muttering:
"Xiaohua, get up quickly, don't do this, don't do this..."
But Yang Xiaohua seemed to have made up her mind. Her frail body stubbornly resisted Zhao Shuzhuo's support, determined to express her gratitude completely.
Yang Xiaohua knelt down with a plop and knocked her head against the ground. Her act of gratitude was resolute and fierce, like a heavy hammer, hitting Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo's hearts hard.
Wang Jianguo only felt a buzzing sound in his head, his eyes widened instantly, his pupils contracted rapidly, and a strong sense of uneasiness and heartache surged in his heart.
Without having time to think more, he suddenly exerted force with his legs, like a spring that was wound up, and rushed out like an arrow, leaping in front of Yang Xiaohua in a few steps.
At the same time, Zhao Shuzhuo's tall figure quickly leaned down. His eyes were anxious, and his hands stretched out steadily to Yang Xiaohua's slender arms, trying to support her shaky body.
The two of them moved swiftly and in unison, like brave warriors rushing to rescue someone in a stormy sea. One of them took a step forward while the other bent down to support her. After a lot of effort, they finally pulled Yang Xiaohua up from the cold ground.
Afterwards, they carefully and gently carried Yang Xiaohua's body, which was as weak as a candle in the wind, back to the hospital bed.
Wang Jianguo's hands were tightly wrapped around Yang Xiaohua's arms from beginning to end, and every subtle movement was extremely gentle, as if the slightest force would crush this fragile life.
His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slowly slid down his resolute face and dripped onto the cold floor of the ward, splashing tiny water droplets.
Only after he confirmed that Yang Xiaohua was sitting steadily on the hospital bed did Wang Jianguo's tense nerves relax a little. He breathed heavily and calmed down a little.
Wang Jianguo raised his head and looked at Yang Xiaohua with a firm and gentle gaze. He opened his mouth and said in a tired but sincere voice:
"Comrade Yang Xiaohua, you don't have to thank me like this. In fact, I am also for..."
Halfway through his words, as if suddenly touched by something, Wang Jianguo subconsciously raised his head, his eyes swept over Yang Xiaohua's head, and looked at Zhao Shuzhuo who was standing beside him.
Zhao Shuzhuo's body suddenly froze, the expression on his face froze instantly, a trace of panic and tension flashed in his eyes, and then he shook his head slightly.
The movement was as light as ripples caused by a breeze blowing across the surface of a lake. It would be difficult to detect without careful observation.
But the warning contained in it was like an invisible high wall, telling Wang Jianguo to stop here and not to continue.
However, this time Wang Jianguo seemed determined and ignored Zhao Shuzhuo's hint.
He pursed his lips slightly, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and after a brief pause, he continued:
"Comrade Yang Xiaohua, let me be frank. I'm not going to tell you how much effort it took me to get this medicine. The cost of the medicine alone cost me two small yellow croakers."
"Do you know what two small yellow croakers mean right now? That's a fortune that ordinary people may not be able to save even after a long time!"
"I just met you by chance, we have no relatives or friends, why do you think I did this?"
Wang Jianguo became more and more excited as he spoke, his voice unconsciously rising a few decibels, his eyes flashing with a fiery light, as if he wanted to pour out all his inner thoughts to Yang Xiaohua.
After hearing this, Yang Xiaohua's eyes widened in astonishment and confusion. She was obviously shocked by the astonishing number of "two small yellow croakers".
Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.
Then, she slowly turned her head and looked at Zhao Shuzhuo with a questioning and confused look in her eyes. Then, she turned her gaze back to Wang Jianguo and shook her head again.
It was obvious that she couldn't figure out why a stranger was willing to pay such a high price for her.
For a moment, the ward fell into a brief silence, with only the slightly heavy breathing of the three people and the occasional sound of wind coming from outside the window echoing.
Zhao Shuzhuo looked helpless and sighed slightly, knowing that things had come to this point and some secrets could no longer be hidden.
Wang Jianguo looked at Yang Xiaohua firmly, as if waiting for her response, and as if thinking about how to guide her to know the truth next.
Wang Jianguo cleared his throat slightly, breaking the silence for a moment, looked at Yang Xiaohua firmly, and continued:
"Comrade Xiaohua, there are some things you should know now. Do you still remember that day, beside the dim and shabby staircase in the hospital, the lights flickered, and you looked so frail and helpless."
"You cried so hard that your eyes were wet with tears. Your tears fell like beads that had broken off the string. Every drop of your tears fell on Zhao Shuzhuo's heart as he passed by."
"He was standing not far away at the time. He was walking hurriedly, but when he saw your heartbroken expression, he seemed to be frozen in place and could no longer move."
Wang Jianguo paused for a moment, a look of reminiscence in his eyes, and then continued:
"Later, he heard about your father's illness and learned that your father was unable to bear the pain and even had thoughts of committing suicide. This had a huge impact on him."
"You know, Zhao Shuzhuo has always been a kind-hearted person who can't bear to see others suffer. When he found me that day, his expression was more solemn than ever before."
"He held my hand tightly, his eyes full of anxiety and expectation, and told me that I must help him find the medicine that could save my father's life, no matter what the cost."
Wang Jianguo's voice trembled slightly, as if he was also affected by the situation at that time:
"Looking at his expression, I knew that this matter was more important to him than anything else. So, without hesitation, I embarked on the arduous journey of finding the medicine."
"During those days, I ran around all the pharmacies in the city and asked everyone who might have the medicine. Sometimes I had to wait for several hours in the cold wind for a clue."
"I finally found a source of medicine, but the cost is ridiculous. Two small yellow croakers cost me almost all my savings."
"But when I thought of Zhao Shuzhuo's instructions and the situation you and your father were in, I gritted my teeth and bought the medicine."
At this point, Wang Jianguo took a deep look at Zhao Shuzhuo, then turned to face Yang Xiaohua and said earnestly:
"Comrade Xiaohua, as for why he did this, I think you should be able to guess it in your heart. We are all in this world for a while, and some feelings, even if they have not been made clear, cannot be hidden from those who are interested."