Xie Sui was also very excited. Counting the days, he had been inside for almost a month and had almost forgotten what life outside was like. Being with these scumbags all day, he was starting to become one himself.
Indeed, proximity to filth corrupts. It wasn't his fault.
The news of Xie Sui's departure also reached everyone, and they were reluctant to see him go. He had just been elected leader, and his seat was barely warm before he had to leave.
Black Gorilla and Wu Xiong were the most reluctant, along with Dry Monkey, whose eyes were watering. Xie Sui felt like slapping him; what kind of people were they?
Shouldn't he be happy to leave? They all acted as if he were dying.
"Stop crying, everyone. I'm leaving, and I'll look into your cases for you. We'll meet again outside."
"Really?"
"Of course. When has Brother Xie ever lied?"
Xie Sui felt a surge of emotion. They were indeed not good people, but after spending so many days together, they were loyal and obedient. Helping them would be a way to reciprocate their camaraderie.
"Let's have a drink to celebrate."
"Sure, we have enough beer."
The beer in the detention center was all bought out, along with the sausages. They couldn't just drink without any snacks, could they?
These people didn't stand on ceremony with him, seizing the opportunity to feast on their benefactor.
Xie Sui drank quite a bit too. He was happy to be leaving soon and lay on the bed, drowsily thinking of Lin Wanyuan. He really owed it all to her this time.
As expected of his wife, Lin Wanyuan, she could manage the home and defend their territory. He could entrust the family business to her, and he could spend his days with the children, living a leisurely life off her earnings.
He had experienced everything in his previous life, with endless social engagements and drinking, which had grown tiresome.
As he drifted in and out of consciousness, he seemed to see a hand appear before him. He instinctively dodged, and a sharp pain pierced his chest. Xie Sui jolted awake, "Holy hell, who's trying to assassinate me? Help! Someone's being murdered! Save me!"
He shouted at the top of his lungs, startling not only the people in the room but also the guards, who rushed over.
The assailant hadn't expected Xie Sui to scream so loudly and instinctively reached for his weapon. However, Xie Sui held his hand tightly. He wasn't stupid; if he pulled the weapon out now, the blood loss would be fatal.
"It's you? Why do you want to kill me? Who sent you?"
Xie Sui recognized the assailant as Liu Ziqing, the teacher.
"I just want you dead! How dare you look down on me!"
Liu Ziqing, wearing black-rimmed glasses, had a wild look in his eyes, as if Xie Sui were his sworn enemy.
Xie Sui cursed, "Are you fucking insane? So what if I look down on you? If my daughter were a victim of a scumbag like you, I'd kill you myself! After what you've done, do you expect anyone to look up to you?"
The others were awakened and pulled Liu Ziqing away. Xie Sui was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Just as he was about to be released, this incident occurred. Everyone thought Xie Sui was quite unlucky.
Lin Wanyuan went to bed late. She had to learn many things from scratch, and she studied until very late every night. Her ability to command respect from her subordinates was due to her diligent attitude.
Her phone rang, and her heart inexplicably pounded. A late-night call could only mean trouble. She answered, "Hello, what is it?"
"Hello, Mrs. Xie. I apologize for disturbing you. Mr. Xie has had an accident. Could you please come to the hospital?"
"What happened?"
"Well, he's currently in surgery. You'll know when you get here."
The call ended. Lin Wanyuan's vision went black, and she nearly fainted. She quickly called Du Feiyang and asked him to accompany her to the hospital.
As she was about to leave, the child started crying. Lin Wanyuan thought for a moment and said, "Big Sister, bring the child to the hospital with us. Xie Sui has had an accident."
Xie Lan was also terrified. "The hospital? What happened?"
"I'm not sure. We'll discuss it when we get there."
Xie Lan packed the child's things and left someone to look after the house, then accompanied them to the hospital.
Du Feiyang was surprised to see the child. "Why did you bring the baby?"
Lin Wanyuan said expressionlessly, "In case he doesn't make it, so he can see his child one last time."
Du Feiyang: "..."
He looked at her with alarm. She was already preparing for the worst, and Xie Ge wasn't even dead yet.
He couldn't help but swallow. Women were quite terrifying these days.
Lin Wanyuan looked at him. "Men are more focused on their careers, but for women, family and children are most important. A mother's strength is immense. For my children, I can endure anything."
Du Feiyang cupped his fists. "Sister-in-law, you're amazing. No wonder Brother Xie is so devoted to you and dares not stray. He's rejected so many beautiful women."
"With me here, he wouldn't dare!"
Du Feiyang: "..."
Is having a wife like this a blessing or a curse?
When they arrived at the hospital, the surgery was still ongoing. The prison guard was surprised to see so many people. "Mrs. Xie, please don't worry. Mr. Xie was stabbed in the chest by a cellmate, but he should be fine."
"Stabbed in the chest and he'll be fine? What are you talking about? Does he have to die on the spot to be considered serious?"
Du Feiyang couldn't help but curse. Was he a doctor?
The prison guard looked strange. "It's mainly because Mr. Xie's shout was so loud and full of energy. If his heart had been hit, he probably wouldn't have been able to shout."
Du Feiyang: "..."
Lin Wanyuan: "..."
Both of them breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that his life wasn't in danger.
Finally, the operating room door opened, and the doctor came out. "He's fine. The stab didn't penetrate the abdomen; his rib protected him. It wasn't a major surgery. He's quite lucky; it was only two centimeters from his heart."
"Thank you, Doctor. You've worked hard."
Lin Wanyuan's heart settled back into her chest. Soon, Xie Sui was wheeled out. He had undergone semi-anesthesia and was conscious but couldn't move.
"Wanyuan, I almost didn't get to see you again. Why did that lunatic want to kill me? I didn't provoke him!"
Lin Wanyuan chuckled, tears welling up. "You're fine now. You were lucky. Your ribs protected you. Honestly, you were about to get out, and you still got stabbed. What can I say about you!
Your son is here too. Come see what your father looks like!"
Xie Sui immediately stopped his pitiful act and smiled at his son. "Let Daddy see. My son has grown so big. You're so cute. No, why did you bring my son here in the middle of the night?"
Du Feiyang said, "Sister-in-law was afraid you wouldn't make it, so she wanted you to see your son one last time. Brother Xie wouldn't be at peace if he passed away without seeing him."
Xie Sui looked at Lin Wanyuan with a hint of complaint. This was exactly the kind of thing she would do.
When she needed to be ruthless, she wouldn't hesitate, but when she needed to be gentle, she could melt a person.
Lin Wanyuan blushed slightly. "The child was crying, and I was worried. Don't overthink it. Take good care of yourself and wait for your sons' filial piety."
"Alas, sons are all debt collectors. I fear they'll be so filial they'll kill me, all coveting their father's assets. Who will truly be filial? I'm content with the mother of my children."
"Get lost. You seem to be fine if you have so much to say."