Mu Chen

63, refused

Mu Chen leaned on the stone tablet and thought about things, thinking a lot.

The past is full of history.

He clearly saw every step of their journey, but he was still sour and disturbed, full of confusion about the future.

Although the sun is warm, I still start to feel cold after sitting for such a long time in winter.Mu Chen didn't dare to stay any longer, it would be even more troublesome if he got sick again.

Standing up and arranging the bouquet again, Muchen said softly, "Dad, I'm leaving. I remember what you taught me since childhood. No matter what, Xiaoyong is my relative, and I will end well. Dad, don't I'm disappointed, I just can't lose any of you again."

The breeze blows, like a gentle hug.

It was only when Mu Chen was walking down the mountain that he realized that he had taken nearly a month's leave before he had been employed for three months since he joined the job in September. Was it really not the time to find trouble?But now his own hands are still weak, and Lin Lan won't be able to leave the hospital for a while.

After hesitating for a while, thinking that he should have an attitude, he looked at the time, and just after lunch, he quickly called Director Tang.First, he thanked Director Huang for his help, then he talked about his own situation, and finally he expressed his determination to devote himself to work even though the injury was not healed.

Director Tang's attitude was still kind, and he only said that asking for leave was not a problem, but it would definitely be better for him if Mu Chen could come back.

She could transfer him to another post and wait for him to fully recover, and since his relatives are in a stable condition, they can wait until they are discharged from the hospital to ask for two days off, and she joked that she would definitely approve.

Muchen smiled dryly, and could only thank Director Tang, promising to report back as soon as possible.After putting down the phone, he began to worry that he would run away as soon as Yu Yong left. Would Lin Lan feel abandoned and collapsed?

But this time, he obviously thought too much.When he went to the hospital in the afternoon to talk about it tentatively, Lin Lan unexpectedly expressed his understanding, and the attitude that she could do it herself if Sister Chen was still there.

Mu Chen felt relieved. He had already communicated with Sister Chen some time ago, and asked Sister Chen to live in his house to take care of Lin Lan for a long time. The monthly salary is [-] yuan, and the monthly living expenses are calculated separately. If you are satisfied, you will get a raise.

Sister Chen agreed without thinking about it. During this period of getting along, she also understood Mu Chen's character, and knew that this young man treats people well: her salary has always been paid in advance, and Lin Lan has a soft temper, so it's not difficult. get along.

She couldn't guarantee that she would be able to live every day in the hospital, and even if she could, it wouldn't be easier than taking care of Lin Lan. Moreover, she was still renting a village in the city. When she arrived at Mu's house, at least she didn't have to pay for board and lodging.

As for housework and cooking, it was not a burden for her who was quick to work, not to mention that Lin Lan had difficulty moving and the house was not easy to mess up.

This afternoon, Muchen was accompanying her in the hospital, and asked Sister Chen to go back to pack her things. He would help her move tomorrow, and Sister Chen left happily.

In the afternoon, he massaged Lin Lan's body, wrapped her swollen hands with needles, fed her water, ate fruits, and waited on her to urinate...

Muchen was fine, Lin Lan herself was so uncomfortable that she didn't dare to drink water, until she saw Sister Chen with dinner at almost six o'clock, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

In the evening, I received a call from Yu Yong. He had already returned to the team and his phone was about to be handed in. His tone was very low.

Muchen was also in a bad mood, but there was nothing to comfort him, so he could only tell him not to be distracted and not to get hurt.

After hanging up the phone, I immediately received a text message from Yu Yong, "I miss you very much."

Mu Chen thought for a while, and replied, "An Xin, I'm always here."

After waiting for a while, there was no reply, presumably the phone had already been handed in, Mu Chen unconsciously began to get angry at his hesitation, if a promise could reassure his relatives far away, why would he be so pretentious.

After the house inspection the next morning, as soon as Lin Lan's needle was hung up, Mu Chen drove Sister Chen to move.

Because of her frugal life, Sister Chen didn't have much luggage, and because she had seen pictures of the house, she didn't dare to take away some of the tattered things in Mu Chen's eyes, so she easily pulled them back in one cart.

When Lin Lan was first admitted to the hospital, Mu Chen paid 2 yuan. Because of the medical insurance, the money was not used up, but he still saved another 1000 yuan. He also prepaid Sister Chen's salary for one month, and left [-] yuan. living expenses.

After communicating with the doctor, Lin Lan still needs two to three weeks of treatment. Mu Chen told the two of them about the situation, and promised that he would come back to pick her up and go through the formalities when she could be discharged from the hospital.

On the way home, Muchen went to the supermarket first, and did some shopping according to the list made at the hospital in the afternoon.

When he got home, he moved the sheets, quilts and toiletries used by himself and Yu Yong upstairs, and he bought these for Lin Lan and the others.

I can't use my hands, so it's a bit strenuous to do this. I wanted to put the newly bought sheets into the water, but I didn't have the strength. Thinking that Sister Chen can also use the washing machine, I put it down.

I lived on the second floor at night, and the layout was obviously the same as downstairs, so I felt that the room was very empty that night.

Maybe it's just because the person who has been in front of me for 20 days is gone, the meeting is far away, and there is still a burden to move forward, Mu Chen found a reason for his disappointment.

Muchen booked the plane ticket at noon the next day. He got up early in the morning to tidy up the second floor, put the quilt and pillows in the cabinet, locked the windows, drew the curtains, turned off the water, electricity and gas. The certificate was taken up and collected.

Yu Yong didn't tell Lin Lan that the house was under his name, because he didn't think he could accept such a gift, and Mu Chen simply didn't want to make troubles.

Lin Lan didn't like to take advantage, but he couldn't trust Lin Hong's character. She still hasn't paid back the money she borrowed from her younger sister.

The door was locked, and he took a taxi to the hospital with a small bag on his back.He came back in a hurry without any luggage, and he left some of the clothes he bought here in the cabinet.

I sat with Lin Lan in the hospital for a while, and then said goodbye to Director Xie, and finally took a taxi to the airport when it was almost time.

After getting into the car, he hoisted his arms properly, allowing him to take a belated leave.

Without notifying Gu Ning and Ding Bowen, he took a taxi and went home.

Muchen is currently renting a small apartment in a community not far from the hospital. The facilities in the community are good. There is only one room, but the decoration is quite new. Although the price is similar to that of an ordinary two-bedroom apartment, he still chooses to live here.

I had dinner near the community first, and then went upstairs after getting a haircut.

The house was not as dusty as imagined, and the flower pots were all wet. It seemed that the couple had come to take care of him. This concern made him smile in the cold and tired winter night.

After sending a message to those two, Mu Chen packed up the things he needed to go to work the next day, wrapped his arms with plastic wrap, and took a serious shower.

As soon as I came out, I received a call from Gu Ning. They talked frequently and knew everything about the situation.When Gu Ning called, he just routinely laughed at him for being so stupid that he could break his own bone, and it would take a long time. In the end, Ding Bowen rushed over and told him to rest early before he died.

After hanging up the phone, Mu Chen got under the covers. The winter in the south is very cold, but he still turned off the air conditioner, because it was too dry to blow it on overnight.

The next day went to work very smoothly. Director Tang interrupted him with a smile to thank him again, and arranged for him to only be responsible for the ward rounds in the department, so that he could go to normal work without writing medical records.Mu Chen was cautious and careful. After reading the medical records, he would communicate with doctors and patients in many ways, and quickly grasped the situation of each patient.

Work started, but he has new troubles.

He found that Director Tang was really too polite. She not only invited him to dinner several times, but sometimes brought him a soup.When he declined thanks, Director Tang only said that his daughter made good soup and made a lot of it, and the portion left for him would also help the wound heal.

Mu Chen's personality has a very negative side, and he is not free and easy. He is a light-hearted person, and he does not owe others easily. He will overvalue others' kindness and overreact.

He can hang out with most people if he needs to, but he keeps a comfortable safe distance from others.

Because of the passivity in his bones, very few people can walk into his heart, but if he puts it in his heart, they will be enthusiastic and unreserved.

Now, Director Tang understands what he means, but because no one has mentioned it clearly, he can't say that I really don't have any thoughts about your little Huang girl.

He had no choice but to find excuses not to visit the door as much as possible. If he did, he would definitely buy some imported fruits, seafood and other gifts, trying to use such politeness to distance himself.

However, what bothered him was that Director Tang seemed to be more satisfied with him, because she started bringing him soup, and now, the young people in the department looked at him in a wrong way.

After more than ten days of this distress, Sister Chen called and said that Director Xie said that Lin Lan's indicators had stabilized, and that she could go home without being hospitalized for follow-up treatment.

It was Friday. Muchen put down the phone and went to ask Director Tang for leave. Director Tang readily approved his leave note and took out two concert tickets.

"This is xx's concert. Didn't you and Xiaoyu say you like this singer last time? I just got the ticket. You young people should go see it at night."

Mu Chen was stunned for a moment, "I'm sorry, Director, I've already booked a flight ticket back to City Y at night, I really want to disappoint your kindness, why don't you let Miss Huang ask other friends to watch it?"

Director Tang was also stunned for a moment, "This ticket is not easy to buy. I still got a scalper ticket. The opportunity is rare. Why don't you change your ticket first? Anyway, you go through the formalities on Monday."

Mu Chen smiled dryly, "I'm so sorry, Director, my little aunt is very delicate, I promised her that I would go back today, and if she didn't arrive at the hospital tomorrow morning, she would cry for me. Tickets are so rare, how about you Go with Miss Huang, and don't take advantage of others."

Director Tang's expression was not very good, "Mu Chen, you understand what I mean."

Mu Chen smiled, and his attitude was very sincere, "I really appreciate you, Director, Miss Xiao Huang is also a very good girl, but I haven't considered these things yet, I really failed your kindness."

Director Tang's face was sullen, but his tone was a little curious, "Then what are you thinking about now? Are there any difficulties? Or are there any concerns?"

Mu Chen couldn't stop laughing, but he was still very sincere, "My aunt is just a worker, and the efficiency of the factory is so-so. Her illness has sequelae, and she can't live without her. These expenses are not small. Her husband passed away early, and her child was only 19 years old. , still serving as a soldier. There are no other relatives who can help, I have to take care of this."

Director Tang's expression softened, "Mu Chen, do you know? What I value most is your character. I know your parents are gone, and our family won't care about your financial conditions."

Seeing that Mu Chen didn't respond, he added, "But, your aunt also has a son. Of course, you can just take care of her now, but it can't be like this forever."

Speaking of this, he emphasized his tone again, "She should not be your responsibility. Don't worry too much when I say this. I can understand you, but I still have reservations about it."

Seeing that Mu Chen lowered his head halfway and remained silent, he said lightly, "You know, Lao Huang and I have only one daughter, Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu also has a good job as a civil servant, so she doesn't need her husband to support the family. Our family's conditions are not that great. Okay, but Xiaoyu still has a house and a car for her wedding."

Mu Chen raised his head and smiled, but his tone was very firm, "That's because I'm unlucky, thank you so much, Director. When my father was around, he always said that a man should stand up for the family, and he must keep his words and deeds." It will definitely work. I have already promised my brother that I will not think about my own problems in the past three years and concentrate on taking care of his mother. Director, I am going forward with a heavy burden, and I really dare not delay the good girl."

Director Tang was a little surprised by the answer, but she just nodded, "I understand."

When Mu Chen got up to say goodbye, he bowed slightly, "Thank you, Director."