between light and shadow

Tang Chuan came outside the building of Hongshi Group, but hesitated.He wanted to meet Fang Hong.Fang Hong was a good friend of Tang Chuan's father. After Tang Chuan's parents died unexpectedly in a car accident, Fang Hong took care of Tang Chuan's siblings' living and education expenses without saying a word, and even sent them abroad to study until Tang Chuan was in college. After Li got the scholarship and part-time study, he declined Fang Hong's kindness.In fact, they rarely met Fang Hong. Fang Hong always remitted money to Tang Chuan directly, so Tang Chuan didn't really know Fang Hong very well, but there was no doubt that Fang Hong was his benefactor.

Tang Chuan never expected to see Fang Wenwen's name in the file.Although there are many people with the same name, judging from various sources, this Fang Wenwen is very likely to be Fang Hong's daughter.Tang Chuan knew that the relationship between their father and daughter was not good all the time. Whenever Tang Chuan met Fang Hong, he would not see Fang Wenwen most of the time.The last time he heard Fang Hong mentioned that Fang Wenwen was studying in Canada, he didn't expect that when he heard about Fang Wenwen again this time, he would live with Li Yaman.Tang Chuan was suddenly a little worried that Fang Hong would be related to this case. He didn't know why he had this premonition, but he felt something was wrong.

Tang Chuan finally walked into the Hong's Building.He deliberately didn't contact Fang Hong in advance, but met Fang Hong unexpectedly, because Fang Hong usually wouldn't stay in the company for too long unless there was an appointment. .

"Uncle Fang, long time no see."

"Chuan'er, yes, it's been two years?" Fang Hong pointed to the chair opposite with his usual friendly smile, "Come, sit here."

"Sorry, I haven't visited you for so long, how are you?"

"It's still the same. I'm about to retire, and I don't have any demands. What about you? Where do you work? I heard you moved?"

"I manage a laboratory in the Criminal Police Academy, and I live in Kaiyuan now."

"Kaiyuan? Oh, why didn't you tell me earlier that I can give you a unit."

"I just don't want to be like this, don't worry, I can afford it, and I'm doing fine now."

"That's good... Where's Tang Xin?"

"She rented another house with her friends. When she grew up, she argued for independence."

"Yeah, in the blink of an eye you are all so big..."

"Are you free now? How about going to have a meal together?"

"well!"

Fang Hong stood up, Tang Chuan unexpectedly saw Fang Hong holding a crutch.Tang Chuan knew that Fang Hong had arthritis, but he didn't expect it to be so severe that he had to rely on crutches to walk, so he hurried forward to support Fang Hong.

Fang Hong saw Tang Chuan's expression, "I am old, and my body is not as good as before."

"This is an old patient, you didn't go to the hospital for treatment?"

"It's all old problems. I'm used to the good times and the bad times. I'm just afraid of trouble."

"How can this work?" Tang Chuan thought of Zhao Qiping, "I know an orthopedic doctor, and I will accompany you to see him after dinner."

Tang Chuan supported Fang Hong while walking and chatting, and accidentally caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.Tang Chuan took a closer look and saw that it was Mingcheng who was walking through the office with a stack of documents.

"That person, I seem to have seen, is a barista in a cafe."

"That's right, the cafe has an accident and is temporarily closed. Their proprietress asked me to let them work here temporarily, so that they don't have income for several months."

"You must have a good relationship with the proprietress."

"It's okay, it's just a matter of raising your hands anyway."

After Tang Chuan had dinner with Fang Hong, he took Fang Hong to the hospital, and happened to meet Zhao Qiping who was about to leave in the hospital lobby.After Zhao Qiping found out why Tang Chuan came, he took them back to the consultation room without saying a word, and put on his white coat again.

Zhao Qiping checked Fang Hong carefully, while chatting with Fang Hong in an easy-going manner. Fang Hong saw that Zhao Qiping was serious and careful, and had a good impression.After watching Fang Hong's film, Zhao Qiping patiently explained to Fang Hong, "You have degenerative knee arthritis. Since the condition is quite serious, I recommend you to have artificial knee replacement surgery."

"Surgery?" Fang Hong was obviously worried.

"According to your current situation, artificial knee replacement can be said to be a once-and-for-all solution. Don't worry, the design of artificial knee joints is constantly improving, and this operation is also improving. Now the success rate and effect are very good."

Tang Chuan also persuaded a few words, and finally Fang Hong finally agreed to the operation.Zhao Qiping knew that the sooner the operation was performed, the less torture Fang Hong would suffer, so he decided to perform the operation on Fang Hong on that day when there was a free time two days later.

Zhao Qiping managed to return to the apartment, and as soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he saw Tang Xin and Annie waiting outside Ji Bai's house.When Annie saw Zhao Qiping, she waved her hand and said hello.Zhao Qiping remembered the inadvertent kiss in the car that day.Of course he understood that it was just an accident, but he didn't know if Annie would mind. He felt like there was always a thorn in his heart. Seeing that Annie didn't seem to take that matter to heart, Zhao Qiping secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Waiting for Ji Bai and Li Xunran?"

Annie pointed at Tang Xin intentionally, "She heard that Ji Bai was also at the scene of the bombing, and she dragged me to this place after work. When she rang the doorbell and no one answered, she thought of making a call. Ji Bai said he was returning Come on, let's wait."

Tang Xin's face turned red all of a sudden, and she was a little guilty and embarrassed to speak out.

"Then if you don't mind, go in and wait first, don't just stand here."

Zhao Qiping opened the door and made a gesture to invite you in.Without any hesitation, Annie walked in unceremoniously. Seeing this, Tang Xin had no choice but to follow Annie into Dr. Zhao's house.

Annie looked around the living room curiously, saw a classical music record on the coffee table, and picked it up to have a look.

"You like classical music too?"

Annie shook her head, "I don't understand."

Zhao Qiping smiled as he took off his coat, and Annie's answer was within his expectation.It's not that he looks down on Anne, but that he has long accepted the fact that not many people like classical music.

"Would you like something to drink?"

"No, thank you." Tang Xin cared about Ji Bai wholeheartedly, sitting on the sofa looking a little stiff.

"I like this book, and I'm reading it too!" Annie suddenly happily picked up one of the books on the coffee table and shook her head, as if to say that she finally found something she liked as much as Zhao Qiping.

"This book is quite interesting, and it made me have a strong interest in hermits."

"Yeah, that kind of experience should be very special."

The two chatted like this, and Tang Xin who was sitting by the side didn't feel left out, but was busy texting Ji Bai, telling him that they were at Zhao Qiping's house.

Not long after, the doorbell rang, and Tang Xin subconsciously stood up and looked towards the door.Zhao Qiping went to open the door, and saw Ji Bai standing outside.

"Third brother, have you contacted my brother? He's not at home, and he didn't answer the phone."

Ji Bai shook his head, "Xun Ran is not free either, there are still some things in the police station and I will be back later."

"Tang Chuan? He just brought a man named Uncle Fang to the hospital to look for me."

"They're looking for you? What's the matter?"

"Uncle Fang has degenerative knee arthritis. I will perform surgery on him in two days."

"Is that Uncle Fang who has been supporting your living expenses before?"

"Yes, but why didn't brother ask me to meet him together?"

"Forget it, let's talk again when we go back, don't disturb Dr. Zhao."

Tang Xin walked to Ji Bai's side, then looked at Annie, thinking that Annie should go with her, but Annie tugged on Zhao Qiping's clothes, "Qiping, I have something else I want to talk to you about, are you free?" ?”

"sure, no problem."

Annie hurriedly waved goodbye to Tang Xin. Tang Xin glanced at Annie angrily, thinking that this sister really wanted to take the initiative to Dr. Zhao. She seemed to have heard Annie called Qiping just now.

"Leave her alone, third brother, let's go."

Tang Xin pulled Ji Bai and turned around to leave, but Ji Bai swayed and couldn't stand still. He supported the wall in time and pressed his head with one hand, as if he was trying his best to hold back the pain in his head.Ji Bai was so painful that he slid down weakly, Tang Xin wanted to support Ji Bai but was not strong enough, Zhao Qiping quickly stepped forward to help Ji Bai up and walked back into the house.

Ji Bai sat on the sofa with his body bent and his hands resting on his head, his forehead was covered with cold sweat due to the pain.Looking at Ji Bai's pale face, Tang Xin was overwhelmed with anxiety and just kept wiping Ji Bai's sweat.

Zhao Qiping looked at Ji Bai, "You often have headaches like this recently?"

"sometimes."

"Have you ever been hit hard on the head before?"

Ji Bai silently nodded.

"So you know what's going on?"

Ji Bai didn't make a sound.

Tang Xin listened to the conversation between the two and saw Ji Bai's reaction, finally couldn't help raising her voice, "What's going on?"

"His head should have been injured before. Headache and dizziness are one of the most common symptoms of head trauma. These sequelae can last for a long time, even more than half a year."

Tang Xin remembered that Tang Chuan had told her about Ji Bai's serious injury in Myanmar.This wasn't the first time Tang Xin saw Ji Bai's illness, but now she realized the seriousness of it, and she was annoyed that she didn't persuade Ji Bai to go for a checkup earlier because of her slowness.The third brother has always been a giant in her mind, and she never thought that a giant would fall down one day.

"Third Brother..." Tang Xin looked at Ji Bai flusteredly.

Ji Bai took a deep breath, as if the pain had eased, he turned his head and saw Tang Xin's panicked eyes, so he reached out and patted Tang Xin's head, "It's okay, let's go back."

"You should go to the hospital for an examination. Head injuries are serious and cannot be ignored." Zhao Qiping couldn't help but persuade Ji Bai, although he also knew that Ji Bai might not listen to him.

"Thank you, I have my own measure."

Ji Bai walked out of Zhao Qiping's house slowly, and Tang Xin hurriedly followed him to support him.

Zhao Qiping and Annie stood at the door watching them enter Ji Bai's house, then Zhao Qiping closed the door.

"Don't look at Tang Xin's flustered look, she really doesn't act like this usually," Annie sat down on the sofa and sighed, "Actually, she's not vague at all when she does things, and she speaks and does everything simply. It's neat, but once it stands in front of Ji Bai, it immediately becomes like a little girl, without any opinions."

"That's because she's used to relying on Ji Bai. Sometimes she cares too much about the other party, so it's easy to lose herself."

"Yes, that's what she looks like!" Annie was taken aback, "You can also see that Tang Xin likes Ji Bai?"

"You deliberately found an excuse to stay, isn't it just to create opportunities for them?"

Annie pointed at Zhao Qiping triumphantly, showing that you really understand me, and then gave Zhao Qiping a tacit high-five.

Zhao Qiping rubbed his stomach, "No, I'm so hungry, I'm so busy today that I don't even have time for lunch."

"Hey, let's eat something quickly."

"Now the most efficient thing is instant noodles."

"Do doctors also eat instant noodles?"

Zhao Qiping raised his eyebrows, "What are instant noodles? You can eat people when you're really hungry!" Zhao Qiping said as he walked to the kitchen, "Do you want to eat together?"

"I can't eat human beings." Annie smiled and followed Zhao Qiping to the kitchen, "Why don't I come, cooking instant noodles won't bother me."

"It's just a guest. I'm already embarrassed to invite you to eat instant noodles. If I want you to cook by yourself, how can I save my face?"

Zhao Qiping took two packets of noodles, boiled water, and took out two eggs from the refrigerator.

"I want Sunny Eggs, the kind with a liquid yolk."

"Eggs should be cooked thoroughly."

While talking, Zhao Qiping was already skillfully frying poached eggs.Annie pouted helplessly and complained softly, "Sure enough, he's still a doctor."

Zhao Qiping quickly cooked two bowls of noodles.The two of them ate at the dinner table facing each other, and chatted naturally.

"Hey, does the doctor watch movies?"

Zhao Qiping glanced at Annie angrily, "Your question is like asking the doctor if you want to go to the toilet."

"You want to say I'm stupid?"

"I didn't say it."

"There is a movie in which the leading actor is a cellist. There will be a lot of classical soundtracks. You should like it. Would you like to watch it together? Recently, Tang Xin values ​​sex more than friends. I can't count on her anymore."

"Didn't you say you don't like classical music?"

"It's because I don't understand, it's not that I don't like it," Annie emphasized. "Besides, it's very nice to listen to as background music. But the most important thing is that the leading actor is so handsome!"

Zhao Qiping laughed, "I know which one you're talking about, but I'm also interested in watching it."

"That's great. I'll be on vacation the day after tomorrow. How about you? When are you free?"

"I was originally on vacation the day after tomorrow, but I temporarily had an operation in the afternoon, so I can only watch the morning show."

"No problem, then I promise you!"