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Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Lin Man Gets Beaten Up
Zhao Wenyu was bristling with anger, but he was helpless. He wanted to move his father to another hospital, but no other hospital was willing to accept him.
Zhao Rongwei’s condition was not optimistic. Although he survived, there was a considerable chance he would fall into a vegetative state if he didn’t wake up within this week.
The doctors advised the family to spend more time talking to Zhao Rongwei, to stimulate his brain. Zhao Wenyu was so infuriated by his father’s lack of response that he vented his rage by throwing tantrums in the ward, taking it out on Lin Man.
Fang Xiujing’s admonitions had no effect. Zhao Wenyu remained agitated, even going so far as to slap Lin Man across the face as she was injecting Zhao Rongwei with a nutrient solution.
Zhao Wenyu was strong. The slap left half of Lin Man’s face swollen. The relatives in the ward had always been difficult, so Lin Man had learned to keep her words to a minimum, finishing her tasks quickly to avoid drawing attention. But she hadn’t expected Zhao Wenyu to hit her without warning.
Stunned by the slap, Lin Man, and even Fang Xiujing were taken aback. When Fang Xiujing recovered, she apologized quickly to Lin Man, "I’m sorry, my son is just too worried for his dad. On his behalf, I apologize. Your face is swollen; you should apply some ointment. We’ll reimburse all your medical expenses. I’m so sorry."
Regaining her senses, Lin Man glared at Zhao Wenyu with angry eyes. No one had ever dared to hit her like this before.
Especially in front of Fang Xiujing and Zhao Wenkai, the slap had left her feeling not just physical pain, but humiliation and assault on her dignity.
Zhao Wenyu regretted his impulsive action, but having already hit her, he would not apologize to a nurse. In a rage, he yelled, "What are you looking at?! Get out before I slap you again!" Completely displaying a ’do whatever I please’ attitude.
It was no wonder Zhao Wenyu was so bold. In that era, a slap was considered a minor offense, even if it was reported to the police, it was of no use. Coupled with the hospital not wanting to escalate the situation, if Lin Man were to make a big fuss, she would likely be the one to be expelled.
So, the only option she had was to bear it.
Lin Man gritted her teeth and shed tears like pearls. She bit her lips to prevent any sounds from coming out, gathered her things, and ran out of the ward. She began to sob uncontrollably by the staircase.
Who does Zhao Wenyu think he is? Just because he has money, does that give him the right to hit anyone he wishes to?
Patients and their relatives she usually encounters tend to respect the nurses, barely raising their voices. People like Zhao Wenyu are a rare lot. It was her misfortune to meet him.
After experiencing emotional setbacks and difficulties at work, Lin Man was at her limit. She wanted to quit her job and leave everything behind.
However, she knew she couldn’t. The nursing job was highly sought after, and she had to use her brother’s connections and money to get this job. If she left, finding another nursing job wouldn’t be so easy.
Even if she found one, the working conditions wouldn’t be as good as here.
Working at First Hospital had its prestige, which she could proudly share with her relatives and friends.
Besides, Si Chen was also working here...
"Is your face alright? Wipe away your tears."
The sound of a voice interrupted Lin Man’s thoughts. When she turned her head, she saw Zhao Wenkai standing behind her, holding a white handkerchief.
Remembering that Zhao Wenkai was also present when she was slapped, Lin Man’s face turned red with embarrassment. She wiped her tears with the handkerchief and said, "Thank you."
Zhao Wenkai put both hands into his pockets, gazed at Lin Man, and said with a gentle smile, "You’re welcome. My cousin has a bad temper. I’ve rebuked him for his actions earlier. I’m sorry for the inconvenience he has caused you."
In these few days, Zhao Wenkai had visited Zhao Rongwei every day. Although they haven’t exchanged many words, Lin Man could tell that Zhao Wenkai was mature and calm, unlike Zhao Wenyu who was explosive and unreasonable.
Hearing his words, Lin Man couldn’t hold back her tears any longer. Sniffling, she replied firmly, "I understand he’s worried about his dad’s condition, but even so, he had no right to hit me. I’m a nurse, not a nanny he hired. By what right did he hit me?"
"My cousin was wrong, he doesn’t think before he acts," Zhao Wenkai gazed at Lin Man, and with a small smile said, "Such a beautiful face, and he had the heart to strike it. He doesn’t really appreciate the tenderness of women. You should stop crying now, you’re not as attractive when you cry. Hurry, get some medicine for your face. My aunt will reimburse you for it, or you can come to me."
As his words fell, he didn’t linger and turned to leave.
Looking at his retreating figure, Lin Man’s heartbeat went wild and her face flushed more intensely than before.
Only this time, it wasn’t from anger or indignation, but from shyness.
Though she wasn’t as pretty as Tong Yao, she wasn’t bad looking either. Her relatives often praised her in her presence, but there were very few men who complimented her directly.
Zhao Wenkai’s compliments were different from Shi Yan’s. They were devoid of any deliberate flattery, inducing an indescribable feeling. The praise from a successful man hit Lin Man’s heart...
When Zhao Wenkai returned to the ward, Fang Xiujing was scolding Zhao Wenyu, "Even if you’re worried about your dad, you can’t hit Lin Man. She’s taken good care of your father these past few days, working hard. How could you hit her so freely? She didn’t do anything wrong, did she?"
"I’m just too upset," Zhao Wenyu admitted that his actions were inexcusable. In the absence of outsiders, his previous arrogance had faded. Agitated, he said, "Mom, dad hasn’t woken up yet. Zhao Wenkai is now in full control of the company. He’s taken over dad’s projects, and even those loyal to dad are being driven away by him. If this continues, the company will have nothing to do with us."
"Wenkai has always been the biggest shareholder of the company. The company is his. Since your dad is still in the hospital and we don’t know his condition, isn’t it natural that he’s managing the company? We have shares in the company, and whether or not you’re involved in the business, you’ll get dividends. Why bother thinking about these things? You should be comforting your dad in the hospital, talking to him every day, hoping for him to wake up. Don’t concern yourself with anything else," said Fang Xiujing.
Fang Xiujing didn’t understand the schemes and intrigues in the business world. She had previously advised her husband to retire early and leave the company to the young people to manage. Since they had shares in the company, they would always have money regardless of whether they worked or not. 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
After all, the money wasn’t going to decrease if they didn’t work. So why bother?
Unfortunately, neither her husband nor her son understood this. They busied themselves daily in the company, unable to be idle.
"Mom, you don’t understand at all," Zhao Wenyu sighed in exasperation, clueless about how to explain further.
Zhao Wenkai walked into the room from outside, glanced at Zhao Wenyu, and then turned to Fang Xiujing.
"Auntie, I think Wenyu is becoming a little restless because he’s worried about his uncle. Perhaps it is best if he spends more time in the hospital with his father. As for the company, don’t worry. I can manage it well," said Zhao Wenkai.
