Chapter 2267 Selection of the Person to Carry the Banner and Smash the Basin
Chapter 2267 Selection of the Person to Carry the Banner and Smash the Basin
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协和医院
A day and a night had passed before the old swindler finally woke up.
Now that his wife and children are not around, Uncle Niu had no choice but to find a caregiver to help take care of him.
The old man started crying as soon as he woke up, because he knew he had lost everything. His whole body felt like it was falling apart; there wasn't a single part of him that wasn't in pain.
“Uncle Pian, I’m Xiao Zhang, the caregiver Uncle Niu found for you. Would you like some water? The doctor said you just had surgery and can’t eat anything yet. If you’re really thirsty, you can drink some plain water to moisten your throat. Three of your ribs were broken, and… and your vital organs were also badly damaged. But luckily you have two sons, so that’s not important anymore.”
Young man, you're something else! Even if a man has eight sons, he wouldn't just break that thing! How can you comfort someone like that? I'll hit you and see what happens, or maybe we can switch places.
The old swindler knew something terrible was about to happen before he fell into a coma, but it seems he still couldn't escape it.
So he nodded with tears in his eyes: "Have a drink... I've been really screwed over by that little monkey! I'd already bought my train ticket, but that damn brat had to interfere. If it weren't for him, I'd be going back to the Northeast to farm tonight!"
Now the old man is shifting all the blame onto the little monkey, making it seem like he's the most innocent one.
Xiao Zhang, who was pouring water, was actually one of Zhao Hu's henchmen. Although he hadn't participated in last night's fight, he had already heard what had happened, and now his task was to stir up trouble.
"Brother Pian, don't be sad. As the saying goes, a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. It's not too late to get better and settle things with the people who wronged you. When have the men of Beijing ever been afraid?"
Lin Chen's reason for arranging for someone to take care of Master Pian wasn't to create a lucrative business for his people. The main reason was to guide the old man; for years, Master Niu had been the one paying to settle things. Now it was time for this strategist to step in…
“The young man is right. If he hadn’t come looking for me, I would have gone back to my hometown in Northeast China to enjoy my retirement! Damn it… cough cough… I’m not done with them.”
Pianye doesn't know how serious his injury is yet. If he did, he'd probably jump up and yell at the little monkey for causing trouble.
Niu Ye and Pian Ye are still completely unaware that the people at Qianmen injured the little monkey.
There were about sixty or seventy people mixed together at the time; who knows who was fighting with whom? Don't try to extort money from us...
After leaving the naval compound, Lin Chen rushed back to Guanhu Garden, since the pregnant women of the Lin family were all resting there. In a while, Xian Yi, Shu Man, and Liu Lan would also be giving birth... and then Chang Siqi, Li Xiuzhi, and Irina.
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Lin Chen didn't return to the courtyard house until evening.
After entering the courtyard, Lin Chen went straight to Uncle Wang's house. After all, Uncle Wang had sponsored him with thirty jin of strong liquor. He should at least give him a greeting!
"Brother Lin, you've arrived! I... I can't even get up to get you some water, please don't mind."
Ma Banjie was still fast asleep, completely drunk, while Lin Chen carried a stool and sat down on the edge of the kang (heated brick bed).
"Old Eight, I heard about you from Old Yan and the others at noon. Don't worry, as long as you're a member of the Siheyuan family, you'll be a member of the Siheyuan family for life. Even if something unexpected happens, it will be the people of the Siheyuan family who will collect your body."
Sha Zhu has been holding funeral banquets for years, and as an old man, I certainly won't let him down.
Although Lin Chen's words sounded a bit awkward, Uncle Wang was moved. Being dead is better than having no one to claim your body! Brother Lin's words, though rough, were true.
However, it's only because Lin Chen said it that Wang Baye felt normal; if someone else said it that way, the effect would be completely different. The old man would definitely start cursing...
"Thank you, Brother Lin, thank you for remembering me. I have money now, I don't want to die! You must help me... Use all two thousand yuan, I don't want money, I don't want to be a thug."
Lin Chen sighed and got up to examine the other person's body, and then briefly took their pulse.
"You're recovering normally. Here's what we'll do: after we drive those guys who beat you out of Beijing in a few days, we'll use medication to help with your treatment. If you can get out of bed now, they'll definitely still be resentful. Don't let them think we're trying to extort money from you for medical expenses, so Lao Ba, you should stay in bed for a few more days."
All Wang Baye wants now is one word from Lin Chen—just his agreement to prescribe the medicine. At least those thirty jin of strong liquor weren't wasted today!
Everyone in the courtyard knows that Brother Lin doesn't charge for medical treatment. As long as you have a good relationship with him, he'll treat you. But if you're not knowledgeable enough, then you'll just have to wait!
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to Brother Lin. You're the only truly kind person I've ever met in my life, thank you, Brother Lin. I'll treat everyone to a meal after I get up, thank you all for remembering me."
Lin Chen already knew that the old man wanted to awaken the migratory birds hidden in Chongqing to help, so he would definitely let him stand up.
"Forget about treating me! You should..."
Before Lin Chen could finish speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by a loud snoring from the horse, which angered Lin Chen so much that he kicked it.
"What a useless piece of trash! He's not taking his care of anyone properly. Doesn't he care about his nursing either? He has a job, yet he still gets this drunk."
The reason Lin Chen made such a comment about Ma Banjie in front of Master Wang was because he wanted to help Jia Zhangshi.
If this old man marries Jia Zhangshi, oh my god, that'll be quite a show! The Wang family will be the next to be cuckolded...
"Brother Lin, you played well. I was almost dying of thirst all afternoon. This blockhead is so hard to get up, I wouldn't need his help if I had any other options."
Ma Banjie used to owe the Lin family money, so Lin Chen gave him a cushy job. Now that the money has been paid off, Lin Chen naturally won't help him anymore. What goes around comes around! It's time for someone else to benefit.
"Forget it! You should just rest! Don't argue with an idiot."
Lin Chen turned and left; the fish in the naval compound had already taken the bait. Secretary Lin needed to make arrangements for Xiao Wenya, and as for Jia Zhangshi's remarriage, that wouldn't be resolved in a day or two.
Watching Lin Chen's retreating figure, Master Wang sighed inwardly. At least someone would take care of his funeral arrangements now...
But the thought of having no one to carry his banner, raise his flag, or smash the basin for him made Master Wang frown again.
"This won't do! If they only collect my body, then no one will be there to mourn for me!"
Lin Chen never speaks nonsense; every word he says has a reason. His deliberate attempt to reassure Old Master Wang about what happens after death was a subtle way of reminding the old man to consider his own affairs!
Look, this time it was so close, shouldn't you fucking reconsider?
Jia Zhangshi is perfect! She has sons and grandsons, and she has all the necessary people to carry the banners and break the pots!
Thinking of all this, Lin Chen looked towards the Jia family's direction. Shouldn't Tiger and his son thank him properly? They're even thinking of their childhood friend.
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