Chapter 0002: Poverty

The young police officer who had been following him was already impatient: "Didn’t you see you were shouting in pain? Reporting a false alarm comes with responsibilities. Now go get an X-ray. If there are no injuries or damages, then you reported a false alarm!"

Buck vaguely remembered the neighbor who worked at the railway police station, nodding: "Yes, the situation was very urgent at that time; saving lives should be the top priority, as for the rest... I don't really understand." He is indeed not familiar with the current policies and regulations in the country; in Europe, putting people first is not just an empty phrase, regardless of the level of economic development.

Under the night sky, the son carrying his father, Ba Dacheng held a wine bottle in one hand and a straw hat with pig head meat in the other, drinking a sip and eating a bite, he could not be happier

Having returned home inebriated and unable to hold his liquor, Ba Dacheng fell into a deep sleep. Ba Ke urged his mother to rest as well, and after taking a shower, he changed into his father's tank top and shorts. He then picked up the remaining bottles of wine and sat on a stone bench by the wall of the dormitory building, bathed in the cleansing light of the moon.

Liu Shufen held the infusion bottle, her eyes filled with smiles

This is a collective mockery, ridiculing almost everyone present. Buck finds it somewhat amusing yet perplexing. As for that, how luxurious can a fuel-efficient sedan be if one can easily carry it by oneself?

The feeling of heaviness that enveloped him as he stood in the family area of the courtyard became increasingly clear in his heart

The railway hospital is actually not far from here, but a distance of 1 kilometer can be a burdensome and laborious process for an ordinary person. However, after passing through the bustling and noisy market streets, and under the curious gaze of many onlookers, Buck quickly arrived. The security guard at the entrance, seeing the situation, hurriedly assisted in rushing into the emergency department. Buck carefully placed his father on the emergency bed and took out the work ID that his father always kept in the pocket of his work uniform: "Employee Medical, fractured tibia, no open wounds observed, already positioned for recovery, local damaged wound has not yet been disinfected..."

Returning like a deserter, having discarded everything in Europe, what can I truly do by staying beside my parents in this manner

Liu Shufen was so angry that she laughed: "If it weren't for my son coming back! I would have lost my life today!" After saying this, she grabbed something nearby and threw it recklessly, startling the peculiar couple and the books, causing everyone to curse in unison

"Fraud? The person fell down immediately, and you can just wait to pay an exorbitant price. Do you believe that I can find two elderly women to lie under your car wheels right now?"

Old Ji frowned as he looked at the man in the suit: "You say he hit you, are there any injuries? Since you are already at the hospital, let's do a check-up, but there's no need to pretend to have a headache or fever. You never mentioned having a headache before, where did he hit you?"

The doctor still reached out to touch the injured area, and was taken aback: "Is it broken?" To be honest, it was brought over so quickly that the wound's muscles had not yet had time to become inflamed or swollen. According to his experience, when he touched it, he surprisingly did not feel the fracture, which shows just how precise the connection was!

The nurse has already untied the cloth strip, revealing two metal wiper frames, and chuckled: "Your splint is truly improvised from the materials at hand..."

After spending seven years in Europe, I, who have earned the reputation of the judge of life and death in the mercenary industry, now return to my parents empty-handed. What else can I do?

Today, the ugly faces of those seemingly self-satisfied men and women in suits surfaced in Buck's mind... Poor, this word should not be associated with oneself, nor could it ever be associated with oneself

The man in the suit had a face full of anger

The opened bottle of baijiu was already brought to his lips, but the strong odor of the inferior liquor made Buck pause. Having spent years mingling with a group of Eastern European comrades, he could certainly drink, yet... A sense of gloom filled his heart, and he still brought the bottle to his lips.

In fact, it is necessary to surround and protect these two peculiar individuals

As soon as the words were spoken, a sharp voice was heard: "It's him! He smashed my car and even hit someone... Officer, I want to sue him for intentional injury! He clearly looks like a desperate poor person trying to extort money!"

When the result passed by the site of the car accident, a family of three was somewhat dumbfounded, as the insurance company's tow truck had already arrived, facing an empty car chassis

This man, whether driven by greed or genuine concern for his car, dares to stand against the crowd: "My new car! If it gets damaged, even with insurance and major repairs, it won't be worth anything. You unregistered rickshaws are illegal vehicles; compensate me for the loss in value... You are just poor and resentful, envious of the wealthy..."

Buck continued to send people off: "Thank you, Uncle Ding. I will accompany Dad for a couple of drinks and thank all the uncles and aunts another day." Before long, the empty hospital room was left with just the three members of the family.

To be a killer? That is indeed what I am best at, but in a society like this at home, illegal activities will only cause my parents to worry

Liu Shufen hurriedly bought a small bottle of white liquor at the convenience store

The distant sound of the police was quite "helpless": "The insurance company has instructed you to wait here for the tow truck. Why would you leave your vehicle unattended on the roadside and go to the hospital to fuss about? You should discuss the liability issues with the insurance company yourself. Please sign the police report; otherwise, we will have to take you back to the station to wait for news slowly"

The female colleague who kept taking pictures with her phone couldn't find any evidence on her own device. The moment Bak struck was simply too sudden and swift. Now, she helped lift the man's shirt: "Here, right here..." However, all that was revealed was a mass of flab, with no marks whatsoever. It is important to note that that punch was very precise; it did not injure the skin or muscles at all. It utilized the diaphragm's effect on breathing to instantly disrupt respiration and bodily functions, but the discomfort lasted only for a moment, and then there was nothing. There were no marks at all; it is important to note that that punch was very precise; it did not injure the skin or muscles at all. It utilized the diaphragm's effect on breathing to instantly disrupt respiration and bodily functions, but the discomfort lasted only for a moment, and then there was nothing.

Buck is familiar with this kind of pain and suggests: "Let's go home, everything can be taken care of at home. This is just a matter of recuperation, I understand that."

Bada Cheng, lying on his son's shoulder, surprisingly felt quite comfortable, not bumpy at all

He acted first, while Xiao Ba and the others were rescuing people, he still wanted to take action, I will testify!

Thus, there were quite a few people causing a commotion, and other patients also leaned in to take a look. Many of them were from the railway system, and those who knew each other joined in the uproar.

This person has likely practiced eloquence, speaking in a hurried and rapid manner akin to a tongue twister. Surprisingly, everyone fell silent for a moment, and the old policeman spotted Buck: "Little Buck? Little Buck, you are back?"

Even that old Ding, who was held back, hurried over holding Ba Dacheng's straw hat and said: "Your father is pressing on, saying that you want to eat pig's head meat... he said he wants to accompany you for a couple of drinks. I will also go see if I can find a piece of iron for the engine cover to fix my tricycle!" Then he dashed off.

Surprisingly, no one called 120

Although Liu Shufen is an elementary school teacher, she is not a refined person from a scholarly family. She immediately jumped up and shouted: "What are you doing! Driving a car and hitting someone, pressing down on a person and not allowing them to be rescued, only caring about protecting your broken car! I'm talking about you!"

Without the wheels, several mechanics lifted the lightweight chassis and threw it onto the tow truck: "What is there to repair? With just the casing left, how can it be repaired into a computer?"

At that moment, he could say anything, and Liu Shufen held the IV bottle while Buck carried his father to complete the formalities. After all, with the cast already on his leg, there was no need to worry about deformity. Being able to carry his father like this made Buck realize that his once towering father felt very light, and he himself had become so strong, gripping tightly with his hands.

Am I to be like these idle neighbors around me, a person who is looked down upon for being weak and cowardly?

Railway workers still enjoy certain conveniences, and Liu Shufen quickly brought over Ba Dacheng's medical certificate. The medical expenses are fully reimbursed, and one after another, the neighbors rushed to the hospital upon hearing the news

The battlefield changes rapidly; if one hesitates for a moment, one may face dire consequences. After enduring countless trials, how can one not be swift?

The one driving the unlicensed tricycle is also an acquaintance from the dormitory area, and his wife has a look of panic: "Old Ding has been detained!"

The man, feeling aggrieved, exclaimed: "Compensate me for my medical expenses!"

Ba Dacheng gradually regained his composure, still feeling proud: "My son! My son is the one who received..." completely unaware that he is an injured person

The man in the suit actually lowered his head to check his own body before confidently pointing to his abdomen: "Here! It hurts..."

Old Ji waved his hand decisively: "Alright, alright... the traffic police have already arrived at the scene. You are at fault and fully responsible. The insurance company will discuss compensation with you... what else is there to argue about."

Most of the onlookers at the scene of the accident were neighbors from the dormitory area. They were the ones who went back to gossip and inform their families. Now, under the momentum created by Liu Shufen, the atmosphere is quite lively with everyone chattering: "Comrade police, at that time he almost crushed the minibus under his car, the nature of the incident is severe..."

Ba Dacheng may not be very educated, yet he seems to share a deep bond with his son. Not wanting his son to feel unhappy, as soon as they exited the hospital, he insisted on having a couple of drinks, completely disregarding the doctor's advice. Ba Ke also chimed in, saying: "It's for promoting blood circulation; a little drinking is nothing, just be happy!"

Poverty

Bakedan said: "The Homebody Academy..." The doctor, who was also young, listened and laughed heartily

Others were clamoring and suddenly realized, since they all had to pass by that roadside on their way home, they rushed out in a frenzy: "I am going to take a rearview mirror, my motorcycle is missing one..."

The suppressed emotions of being scolded by this man at the accident scene have also fermented under the advantage of being in a crowd

Becoming a doctor? That is much more complicated. One can compare oneself to the renowned 68W combat medic's SOCM (Special Operations Combat Medic), but unfortunately, all these skills have been honed through blood and flesh in battle. Apart from the recognition of one's comrades and the mercenaries who have long heard of one's reputation, there is no proof of qualifications. Moreover, Buck does not believe that his expertise in battlefield first aid has much application in such a society, except in scenarios similar to today's car accident.

This impoverished and harsh environment breeds cunning individuals, and in the old state-owned enterprises, there are not so many compliant citizens

The three police officers scoffed a bit, but their duty required them to mediate: "So you do not agree to mediation... The car insurance company will handle that matter; we only deal with civil disputes. Now, let's go examine the injuries..."

Seeing the police constantly surrounding these two as they exited, someone suddenly whispered, "That car... wasn't it smashed to pieces? Well, I might as well go pick up a wheel to take home and play with..." After saying this, they went out.

Ba's achievements are solely focused on his son, and his eyes are filled with emotions as if he has taken MOMO (the nickname for morphine used by the U.S. military), completely indifferent to the pain in his legs

I did not feel sorry for the large sum of remuneration saved in the local bank in Germany. To prevent myself from unfortunately meeting my maker on the bloody battlefield at any moment, if I do not receive new deposits after a year, the funds will be directly transferred to my parents' account back home. Although I cannot operate the funds of such a small bank domestically, it is evident that this sum is very secure.

Dream on

The three of them bid farewell in a lively manner, mentioning that tomorrow they would bring chicken feet soup, pig's trotter soup, and the nourishing soup to visit Old Ba, and then they hurriedly went out one after another

The police were overwhelmed by the noise, and then an old officer who arrived late was recognized as he approached: "Old Ji! You come and judge this matter. Old Ba was hit by a car and trapped underneath. Not only was he not allowed to be rescued, but he was also slapped by the little Ba. If it weren't for the little Ba coming back to save his father, Old Ba would probably have turned into a piece of paper by now!"

Buck felt that he was incapable, after all, he was a strong and capable man in good health

This vast area of railway dormitories exists in a chaotic manner akin to a slum. Are you looking for a wheel?

Standing by the hospital bed, Buck looked over his mother's shoulder and saw the dirty suit of the man whose face was not even wiped clean, pointing at him furiously, while two police officers beside him frowned.

Buck was unwilling to wait any longer; he directly picked up his father and ran with Ba Dacheng on his shoulders

Here, the poverty remains as dire as ever. I had thought that by risking my life to earn a substantial amount of hard-earned money, I could completely change the lives of my parents and myself for the latter half of our lives

The doctor recognized the skill: "Your technique is quite adept; you truly understand the essence of being steady, precise, and ruthless. Which hospital are you from?" Setting bones is not difficult; anyone can do it. The challenge lies in being able to discern the condition of the fractured and misaligned bones solely by feel, restoring them to their original state. Nowadays, many doctors rely on CT scans and X-ray images before they dare to proceed. Being able to perform blind reductions is considered a mark of expertise. However, if they knew that this dark-faced man merely glanced and quickly set the bone in an instant, they would surely be taken aback. Nowadays, many doctors rely on CT scans and X-ray images before they dare to proceed. Being able to perform blind reductions is considered a mark of expertise. However, if they knew that this dark-faced man merely glanced and quickly set the bone in an instant, they would surely be taken aback.

In fact, the cushion is quite nice, it is good to sit under the shade of a tree and enjoy a cool breeze

It is truly joyful

Kebake is aware that he is currently facing psychological issues, and he even feels some aversion towards the war money that is stained with blood. The key question now is what to do? Should he sell that house and live off this savings while waiting for death?

Liu Shufen felt like crying again, looking at her tall and dark-skinned son, and her husband lying on the hospital bed, truly a mix of sorrow and joy

The key point is that at that time, Buck had not yet received anesthesia and it happened just like that

Buck was carrying his father on his back, dragging his mother, who was laughing heartily, not far when they heard a scream from behind: "My car..."

The emergency department doctor, already dressed in surgical attire, appeared somewhat taken aback: "So... what do you want me to do? Nurse! Come and disinfect, administer the tetanus shot, and apply the cast..."

The heavy burden that had been in my heart has finally become clear