Substitute Driver's Notes

Chapter 18 Heart-to-Heart Talk

Li Wei felt very relaxed, and his body no longer ached. He subconsciously turned around and suddenly saw a familiar body lying on the hospital bed. A doctor in a white coat was holding two iron-like objects and pressing them against his chest.

There was a monitor next to the hospital bed, and the wavy lines on it had turned into straight lines.

As the body twitched, a powerful force pulled it back in.

A sharp pain struck again, a tingling, electric current coursing through my body, and then I heard the nurse's relieved voice: "Your heartbeat has returned; you're alright now."

It felt like a dream, and Li Wei was greatly surprised, yet his whole body felt weak and sore. He tried to speak, but could only let out a few soft groans.

Upon hearing the sound, several nurses let out a few soft cheers of joy.

Exhaustion struck again, and Li Wei fell into a deep sleep.

Outside the ward, in the doctor's office, Lu Lili stared wide-eyed at Fu Jianhua in horror. Suddenly, her body swayed and she collapsed softly to the ground.

Lu Jingjing quickly helped her up and dragged her back to the chair.

Suddenly, Lu Lili seemed to go crazy, muttering, "I want to go with him." She stood up and was about to run away.

Lu Jingjing quickly grabbed him and kept comforting him.

After a few tugs, Lu Lili sat weakly in the chair, head down, sobbing softly.

Fu Jianhua quickly said, "We're just telling you about the possible scenarios. Your brother-in-law is in good health; he'll definitely be fine."

Lu Lili looked up, her face streaked with tears, her eyes filled with expectation: "Second brother, what you said just now was just to scare me, right? You've disliked Li Wei for a long time, and even now you're still cursing him! I knew it! Li Wei practices martial arts, how could he be seriously injured by a few thugs? What kind of brother are you?"

"Sigh!" Fu Jianhua sighed, "Alright, alright! I was just kidding you, okay?"

Ignoring Lu Lili's coquettish complaints, he looked down at the medical records in his hand.

But she sighed inwardly, remembering how her uncle used to be away from home for years, leaving her and her aunt to depend on each other. She also noted that some people in the countryside were not kind-hearted.

This caused Lu Lili to lack a sense of security, and her grades plummeted in high school.

But with her looks, she could easily find a partner with a stable job in the city after she starts working.

Unexpectedly, she took a liking to Li Wei at first sight. At the time, due to financial problems, her relatives and friends did not approve of their relationship.

Unfortunately, she was incredibly stubborn, and her family had no choice but to reluctantly accept it.

Over the years of their marriage, their relationship has always been good, but you can't live a life based on love alone.

I was smart enough to get into medical school. Many girls pursued me while I was in school, but I chose the only daughter of the hospital director in the city.

Sure enough, after graduation, he went straight here, got married, and his father-in-law said, "Your family is from the countryside and has financial difficulties, so just treat my daughter well."

Then they got a house and a car. After marriage, his wife was very shrewd. Every time they went back to their hometown, she would prepare a lot of things in advance, filling the trunk. When she entered the door, she would call out to her parents, making them very happy.

In his wife's words, "We only go back to our hometown once or twice a year, and we don't even stay there. Why make everyone unhappy?"

So what if my colleagues are jealous? Do they really think I don't know what they're saying behind my back—what a gigolo, a freeloader, treating love like a business transaction?

And what's the final result? The passion of love can only last a moment; there's no such thing as everlasting love. In the end, life is all about the mundane things like food, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.

Both were doctors at the hospital with a good income, had an adorable child, and his wife was gentle and virtuous.

What more could you want? That's just how life is!

This Chen Lei actually wears his jealousy on his sleeve. I'm really impressed by him. We graduated from the same medical school, but he was a few years ahead of us and he got promoted to director himself, while many of the more senior doctors are still just ordinary doctors.

So many people intentionally or unintentionally distanced themselves from him, and I never expected that Chen Lei would do the same.

I had even thought he was a good person and suggested he be promoted in front of the boss. It seems I'll have to discuss it with my father-in-law when I get home.

My father-in-law was right. When it comes to promoting people who can help you, you should only choose those who will be grateful.

Those who are jealous, let them wait a little longer!

"Second brother...cousin...Fu Jianhua," Lu Lili raised her voice.

Fu Jianhua jumped in fright, looked up and glared at his pretty cousin: "What's wrong? Why are you shouting so loudly? No noise is allowed in the hospital."

Lu Jingjing smiled and said, "What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."

"No...it's nothing."

Lu Lili said sternly, "I'm asking you when Li Wei will wake up."

Fu Jianhua frowned: "I'm not a god, it depends on his constitution."

"He's in very good health."

"Oh! That will be quick."

Lu Jingjing looked at him in surprise: "Second brother, I feel like you're fooling a child."

Fu Jianhua said irritably, "Nonsense, I haven't seen Li Wei's condition. These are all other people's medical records. I'm just relaying what Dr. Chen said. We're all family members of patients now. I kindly invited you two to rest here for a while, but instead of resting, you're causing trouble. Go to sleep! We'll know the results when it's light."

"I can't sleep, go to sleep quietly! You have to go to work tomorrow, I'll keep watch over you."

Lu Jingjing shook her head: "I'm not sleepy, I'll take the day off tomorrow."

Fu Jianhua looked at the two sisters: "If you want to endure it, then go ahead! I'm on the night shift. By the way, Jingjing, I heard there's a guy pursuing you. His family is super rich. Who is it?"

Lu Jingjing shook her head: "It's not appropriate. I saw my brother-in-law during the day, and when I went over there, I saw him fighting with someone, and that person ran away."

"Jingjing, that's how rich people are. They're afraid even a falling leaf will hit them on the head. They cherish their lives. Second Brother knows a lot of people. I'll find out that person's name for you. Being brave and fierce is useless now. Life involves many aspects. As long as the major aspects are roughly the same, it's fine."

"You abandoned me, a girl, and ran away. I can't accept that."

"Oh, Jingjing, how can you be so naive? They haven't even officially started dating you. Try to understand."

"I don't understand, would you run away if my sister-in-law were in danger?"

"Huh?" Fu Jianhua was taken aback: "We haven't offended anyone, what danger could we be in?"

"Never mind, it's just not a good fit."

Fu Jianhua said solemnly with a serious expression, "Jingjing, I know that Lu Feng and you were both raised by Lili. Your aunt is illiterate, and you two were greatly influenced by her. But as your older brother, I must tell you that Lili's thinking is wrong."

"In today's rapidly developing society, the economy will be the top priority in the future. Living a good life requires considering all aspects. Listen to Lu Feng, you say that feelings come first. I can tell you two words: naive."

"For example, Li Wei needs several thousand yuan every day now. What good is sentimentality? If you hadn't called the police and caught those people, Lili would have to pay for it herself now and in the future. You haven't reimbursed her, and she'll have to sell the house soon. What will happen to the children then?"

"To put it more seriously, what if some hidden dangers remain? The burden of supporting the family will fall on Lili's shoulders, and the family has no savings. How will they cope?"

"Lili! I heard that Li Wei has registered all his assets in your name. Take my advice, after he's cured this time, you should file for divorce! That Li Wei is a fool, he'll definitely agree if it's for your own good."

"We have a few divorced doctors at our hospital. Judging by your looks, your cousin will definitely choose the one with the highest salary. I'll help you make a connection."