Chapter 0004: Discharge

As expected, it was still the route indicated by Zhuang Rui. After wandering for more than half an hour, we finally found a soup dumpling shop on Huanghe Road in Huangpu District. The business at this shop was exceptionally good; by just after 10 AM, it was nearly full.

Many items in the intensive care unit are provided free of charge by the hospital. Zhuang Rui has very few belongings; after tidying up, he only has a backpack. Yang Wei carries it in his hand and turns to Zhuang Rui, saying

"Youngest brother, you are still recovering and cannot eat meat. Aunt Zhuang came to Zhonghai last time, and I was unable to host her. How about I take you all to try some local snacks from Zhonghai for lunch? Come on, we are brothers, why are you being so polite? The hospital bills will be settled by your company, and everything is packed up. Let's go!"

The boss's name is Yang Wei. It is unknown whether his ancestors have any relation to Yang Dingtian from Jin Yong's novels. Judging solely by the name, the boss's name is evidently more resounding, straightforward, and memorable than Yang Dingtian. From the perspective of its meaning, it also suggests that Yang is quite great. However, every time the boss is introduced by others, there has never been a detailed explanation of the true significance of his name. As a result, "Wei Ge" has become the official title for the boss within and outside the school, suitable for all ages and contexts. From the perspective of its meaning, it also suggests that Yang is quite great. However, every time the boss is introduced by others, there has never been a detailed explanation of the true significance of his name. As a result, "Wei Ge" has become the official title for the boss within and outside the school, suitable for all ages and contexts.

Hey, boss, you changed your car again! Why is it that others' cars keep getting better, while yours seems to be getting worse with each change

Aunt Zhuang remarked from behind that, in her view, Zhuang Rui's classmate was truly commendable in his treatment of Zhuang Rui. During the more than half a month that Zhuang Rui was injured, he had been running around, bringing a considerable amount of food and supplies every day, something even close relatives would find difficult to accomplish

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"Little Yao, go back and take good care of your injuries. When you come next time, we will go find Nurse Song together," Yang Wei whispered in Zhuang Rui's ear after sending him to the sleeper compartment, taking advantage of the fact that Zhuang's mother was not paying attention.

Although the temperature in the sleeper carriage was around twenty-seven or twenty-eight degrees, Zhuang Rui still shivered. He did not expect that this person would still have such lewd thoughts at this point.

However, the soup dumplings here truly live up to their reputation. The dumpling skin is thin yet resilient, and when pinched with chopsticks, one can faintly see the meat filling and broth swaying inside. Taking a careful bite, the broth is abundant and delicious, while the meat filling is firm and springy. Zhuang Rui has been in this city for nearly 6 years, and he has never tasted such authentic local delicacies.

Hehe, Uncle De is also here! My dad bought a painting a few days ago and was just saying he wanted you to take a look at it. You know, my dad, last time he insisted that Tang Yin and Tang Bohu were two different people. I argued with him a bit about it, and he almost hit me with a broom. With this level of understanding, he still insists on playing with antiques. It's really quite ridiculous!

Xiao Rui, how should I speak? I apologize to Yang Ge on your behalf

At that time, Wei's mother resolutely opposed the majority opinion at home and borrowed over 100,000 yuan from her family. She acquired a significant amount of stocks from her colleagues and workers at the original share price. After the company went public, she made a considerable profit. Later, as the stock market began to heat up, Wei's mother took several bags of identification cards and hired people to queue up to purchase numerous subscription certificates for speculation. This series of actions enabled her to achieve the initial accumulation of capital

In contrast to the chaos outside the train station, once inside the waiting hall, everything became orderly. However, there was still a long queue at the ticket gate. The middle-aged man did not go through the ticket gate but instead led a few people through the staff passage to the platform. As the departure time was approaching, most passengers traveling from Zhonghai to Pengcheng had already boarded, leaving the platform somewhat empty.

In Zhuang Rui's heart, expressing gratitude was secondary; he was still thinking that if the scene he witnessed in the morning was real, that person must be Nurse Song. However, there was no longer any opportunity, as Zhonghai was so vast that they would never have a chance to meet again. Moreover, even if he did see her, he wouldn't recognize her anyway

Wei Ge's parents were originally ordinary factory workers, but his mother had a unique vision, being both bold and meticulous. In the early days of Zhonghai Securities, the factory where his parents worked underwent a restructuring to go public. During the late 1980s, people had little understanding or recognition of stocks as a new phenomenon, often feeling that keeping money in the bank or at home was safer. As a result, they were reluctant to spend money on purchasing shares, and only bought a minimal amount when coerced.

Subsequently, Yang Wei's family withdrew from the stock market and began to establish a company, focusing on foreign trade. During the dissolution of the former Soviet Union, they undertook a significant venture by chartering a special train to transport goods to Russia. Although Wei Ge's parents had a low level of education, they have become prominent figures in today's bustling marketplace.

After having lunch, Yang Wei drove them to the train station. It was already close to 1:00 PM. In preparation for the Spring Festival travel rush, the train station square had set up five or six waiting areas and boarding zones with canopies. Each area had six ticket-checking posts, and each post was staffed with three ticket inspectors. Passengers were required to arrive four hours in advance. In the square, passengers were lined up in a long queue, waiting to enter the station.

"Xiaowei, why are you only arriving at this hour? The bus is leaving in ten minutes. Hurry up and come with me to the station." The person nodded to Zhuang Rui and his mother, not bothering to be polite with the crowd, and turned to walk ahead.

Yang Wei stuck out his tongue and said softly to Zhuang Rui: "This is our former neighbor, who is now doing quite well and is in charge of ticketing. If it were someone else, it would really be difficult to get tickets now."

As Zhuang Rui stepped out of the hospital, he felt a tinge of regret, for he had not had the chance to see Nurse Song, who had been taking care of him for the past ten days, before his departure. He had specifically gone to the doctor's duty room to express his gratitude to Nurse Song, only to learn that she was on leave.

After Zhuan Rui sent Uncle De off, Yang Wei was already helping him pack his things. A few days earlier, Zhuan Rui had asked him to help buy train tickets. The Spring Festival travel rush had already begun, and if tickets were not booked in advance, it would be difficult to return home for the New Year. The train ticket was for 1 PM, and he should be able to return to Pengcheng around 11 PM.

Yang Wei's old face, whose thickness was almost equal to its length, rarely turned red. He scratched his scalp and said with a smile, "It's nothing, Aunt Zhuang. My brothers and I are used to joking around. My driving skills are average, but don't worry, I won't hit anyone. I had to change cars because I backed the previous one into a wall myself."

Once, Yang Wei arranged to have dinner with a girl at 6:30 PM in Huangpu District. However, when the girl waited until 7:00 PM and he still had not shown up, she called him only to find out that he had gotten on the elevated highway at 5:30 PM. After getting on, he lost track of which exit to take, and after several twists and turns, he mistakenly drove dozens of kilometers away to Baoshan District. When the girl called him, he was on his way back. It goes without saying that they did not have dinner, and he ended up covered in dust, with the set he had specially bought in his pocket going unused. He had gotten on the elevated highway at 5:30 PM, but after getting on, he did not know which exit to take, and after several twists and turns, he mistakenly drove dozens of kilometers away to Baoshan District. When the girl called him, he was on his way back. It goes without saying that they did not have dinner, and he ended up covered in dust, with the set he had specially bought in his pocket going unused.

Zhuang Rui laughed heartily as he opened the car door for his mother, and he did not say anything further to belittle the eldest brother. His driving skills were merely average; after nearly three years of driving, he had always had minor accidents while reversing. Moreover, he had a significant characteristic: he was directionally challenged. Unless he had driven down a particular road dozens of times, one could not expect him to remember it.

After Yang Wei parked the car, he did not move from his spot and made a phone call in front of the vehicle. A few minutes later, a middle-aged man dressed in railway work attire hurried over.

Zhuang Rui opened his mouth but couldn't say anything. He already owed too many favors to the boss, and mere words of gratitude could never repay that debt. It was better to keep it in his heart. At this moment, Zhuang Rui felt that during his four years in university, acquiring knowledge was only one aspect; having a few genuine friends was the greatest wealth.

Uncle De scolded Yang Wei with a smile, then said to Zhuang Rui and his mother: "Xiao Zhuang, old sister-in-law, I won't see you off. When Xiao Zhuang returns to Zhonghai, old sister-in-law, you can come and live together! Living together will allow Xiao Zhuang to fulfill his filial duties and also provide some mutual support."

Yang Wei and Uncle De are also well acquainted; as soon as they met, they began to talk about their fathers.

Zhuang Rui is the youngest among the five brothers. However, he is diligent, steady, honest, and loyal, often helping the others with note-taking and attendance. Over the course of four years, they have developed a bond akin to that of real brothers. Zhuang Rui's ability to secure a job at the pawnshop was made possible through a favor arranged by Wei Ge's mother.

The ticketing area was particularly crowded, with a dense throng of people overwhelming the vast square in front of the station. Despite the presence of numerous armed police maintaining order, the scene remained somewhat chaotic. Many individuals had been queuing here since early morning, braving the cold wind. The ground of the square was littered with fruit peels and scraps of paper.

In the 1990s, although there was no notion of the "rich second generation" being unaccomplished, Wei Ge's parents, having endured considerable hardships due to their lack of education, were determined to cultivate their son with great effort. They sent Wei Ge to a prestigious university. As for why he chose accounting as his major, it was because when his parents started their business, they often made mistakes in their calculations, either overcharging or undercharging, which caused them significant trouble

Seeing the boss throw his luggage onto a dilapidated Jeep, Zhuang Rui found it somewhat curious. The boss had always claimed that the car was his current wife, and in the past, he had driven nothing less than a Santana!

Due to a strong sense of pride, I earned face for my parents, which allowed me to be relatively generous financially. When I enrolled in school, I already had a large mobile phone in hand, a hefty black brick. At that time, it was still a simulated number starting with 9. Mobile phones were used for mobile calls, and I often saw the older students wandering around the staircases with that black brick, searching for a signal

You little rascal, is this how you speak about your father? However, Old Yang is also to blame; I told him last time that in this line of work, one should observe and listen more and act less. It seems he has been deceived by another fabricated story this time. Alright, I will find time to check on him.

Zhuang Rui's major in university was Finance and Accounting, a field that has traditionally been dominated by females. There were a total of 45 students in the class, of which 40 were female, leaving only five male students. Naturally, these five individuals were all assigned to the same dormitory.