1265 I Want to Make You Stay 143 (1/2)
”This matter has come to an end. Zong Jingyi has restored his reputation and paid the price for his actions. Your mother wasn't implicated, perhaps because she was just Zong Jingyi's girlfriend at the time and did not take part in aggravating matters. Otherwise, she would have had to have been punished by the law too. Are you still going to continue eating?”
”No, I'm full.”
Fan Shixin brought the tray away and placed it onto the table. As soon as he did, someone began knocking on the door.
Mrs. Mu said, ”Please open the door.”
Mu Wansheng stared at him in shock and asked softly, ”What do we do?”
He lifted the duvet, picked her up, and carried her into the washroom before placing her onto the toilet seat. ”Stay here for a while.”
”Okay.”
Fan Shixin exited the washroom and closed the door after him.
”Chief Fan… why are you here?” Mrs. Mu asked in shock.
”Turns out it was you, Madam Mu. What's the matter?”
”I'm looking for someone. Chief Fan, why are you here?”
Remaining calm and composed, Fan Shixin answered, ”I'm here to visit a friend who got hospitalized. Who are you looking for, Madam Mu? Perhaps I can give you a hand.”
Thinking that it would be impossible for Mu Wansheng to be friends with Fan Shixin, Mrs. Mu politely declined, ”You don't have to go to that trouble, Chief Fan. I'll try looking for her in the other wards.”
”Alright.”
Fan Shixin closed the door and locked it again. He then carried Mu Wansheng out of the bathroom and said, ”Seems like your mother hasn't given up on searching for you yet. I don't think she'll give up before she finds you. I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before your family finds you here.”
”Could you bring me to a safer place where I can't be found easily? Like a cheap rented room or apartment or something. I can stay in the house all the way until I recover. Don't worry, I'll definitely pay you back for all the costs.”
”I'm not worried about those. I believe you're a person of your word. I'll take you out to look at some houses tomorrow. We'll move you in immediately once we find a suitable place.”
”Sorry to trouble you. Thank you for rendering me so much help. No amount of money is enough to repay my gratitude toward you.”
”There's no point in being so calculative. Get some rest, it's raining outside and the temperatures are colder. This blanket is rather thin. If you feel chilly, get the nurse to bring you a few more blankets. I'll be taking my leave now.”
”Alright, drive safely.”
”Okay.”
Fan Shixin put on his shades and surgical mask before exiting the ward.
The rain grew heavier, and Fan Shixin drove to Wei Ni Estate at a steady speed.
Fan Shixin put his umbrella away and said to Xiao Lu, who was on duty, ”Help me search for some apartments that are available for rent. It'd be best if you can find a one-bedder. Anywhere is fine except the red-light districts.”
”Apartments available for rent?” Without uttering another word, Xiao Lu immediately started searching for apartment listings online. After a long while, Xiao Lu asked, ”Chief, are you fine with those that are available for co-renting?”
”No.”
”There are very few one-bedroom apartments. Most are up for co-renting. The conditions don't seem too ideal either.”
Fan Shixin stepped forward and stood beside Xiao Lu to take a look at the computer screen, only to find that there were indeed no suitable apartments.
”Forget it, stop searching,” said Fan Shixin, who then left and headed to the dormitory.
Xiao Bai and Xiao Huang were in the midst of a game of cards. Upon the sight of Fan Shixin, they immediately put the cards away and stood up straight by the bed.
”You guys seem to be very free. I've got something for you to do.”
They looked at each other in surprise and exclaimed, ”Chief, please give us your orders!”
”You know that I own an apartment in the estate, don't you?”
”Yes.”
”I've never lived in that apartment before. You guys, go there to clean and tidy the apartment. Make sure everything's spick and span before you come back here to sleep.”