Chapter 002: Strange Space

When Duan Cunping had just opened the ward door, a man and a woman outside were preparing to knock. Duan Cunping glanced at the two; the man was dressed in a trench coat and casual slacks, his leather shoes polished to a shine, exuding a hint of bourgeois flair, yet his face bore a certain youthful innocence. The woman was not wearing a bulky down jacket, but rather a combination of casual attire and a short skirt with stockings, as if she were unbothered by the cold

Although the cramped space and the spring are quite magical, they are merely an absurd nightmare, and Anliang fell into a deep sleep in a daze

"Ning Yi, what are you here for?" An Liang looked at the woman in front of him with a cold expression. This sweet-smiling woman was very beautiful and had a good figure. She was An Liang's ex-girlfriend and also his classmate.

Duan Cunping's career has indeed come to an end, but does Duan Cunping have no friends? No one can guarantee whether An Liang will have dealings with the police. What if one day, An Liang needs to interact with the police, and coincidentally, he is caught by Duan Cunping's friends?

Growing up in an urban village, Anliang understands the importance of interpersonal relationships very well

Duan Cunping's brows furrowed slightly

Anliang has already devised a solution in his mind, which is to smoothly cultivate a relationship with Duan Cunping, thereby putting Duan Cunping in his debt.

Duan Cunping looked at An Liang in surprise, his heart, which had been in suspense all night, finally settled down. He gazed at An Liang with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, An Liang. If you need my help in the future, feel free to contact me anytime!" After finishing his words, Duan Cunping took out his phone and asked for An Liang's phone number.

Otherwise, how could Duan Cunping, who has no familial ties with An Liang, possibly stay in the hospital to take care of him

"No need to be polite! Anliang, do you need me to help you contact a cemetery?" Duan Cunping asked with concern

Although Anliang's grandfather ultimately could not escape the fate of death and left Anliang with a debt of as much as 150,000, Anliang still had no regrets

An Liang lay on the pristine white hospital bed, while Duan Cunping sat on the adjacent bed, his face showing signs of worry. Due to his misjudgment, Duan Cunping bore some responsibility for the incident in which An Liang jumped from a building.

The man standing next to Ning Yi did not show any signs of embarrassment due to An Liang's indifferent expression; instead, he wore a calm smile. "Hello, An Liang, I am Wu Lesheng, a senior in the Financial Management Department, and I am currently Ning Yi's boyfriend. Ning Yi and I just heard about the little incident you had yesterday. So, we came to see you and to thank you for the care you once showed to Ning Yi."

Duan Cunping was not pretentious and readily agreed, saying, "Alright! Once my younger brother recovers, I will prepare a celebratory feast for you!"

How could Anliang not understand Duan Cunping's intentions? The relationship between Duan Cunping and him is nothing more than a basic exchange of interests. Could it be that he truly believes that just because Duan Cunping called him 'brother' twice, they have become good brothers who share hardships together?

Anliang shook his head and said naturally, "Aside from feeling a bit dizzy, there shouldn't be any issues."

In the dream, Anliang found himself in a confined space. Moreover, in the dream, Anliang also clearly understood some information.

Anliang first glanced at the door of the hospital room, confirming that it was closed, before saying: "To be honest, Officer Duan, I think we both know what the situation regarding the jump is, right?"

Duan Cunping nodded and said, "Hmm, An Liang is inside, you may go in!" After saying this, Duan Cunping did not return to the ward and prepared to report directly back to the sub-bureau

Duan Cunping stated frankly: "The dizziness is caused by a mild concussion. A good rest for two days will not lead to any sequelae. Regarding this matter, Anliang, you may consult a doctor."

Brother Duan, I feel that there is nothing serious anymore. You can go back to work first to avoid delaying your tasks

After all, grandfather is Anliang's last relative. Now, the last relative has also drifted away with the wind

At this moment, Duan Sunping hurriedly pointed to the bedside table on the other side of the bed, where a small black wooden box was placed, containing the ashes of Grandpa Anliang

Duan Cunping actively expressed his intention to stay in the hospital to take care of An Liang, actually hoping to reach an agreement with An Liang, in which An Liang would acknowledge the subjective intention behind the suicide attempt, thereby absolving Duan Cunping of responsibility

However, Anliang is not prepared to do so

Moreover, the water produced by the spring also possesses the remarkable effect of accelerating plant growth. At the same time, if the water from the spring is used for cooking, it will have a pleasant taste

This spring can produce 20 liters of water each day, which is equivalent to 40 bottles of 500ml mineral water, or the amount of one barrel of purified water

"Brother Duan, do you know where my grandfather's ashes are?" An Liang did not put on airs; since Duan Cunping had taken the initiative to be friendly, An Liang saw no need to maintain his status.

An Liangdian and - Picture - Book Head, casually said: "Hmm, understood"

Anliang was complaining in his dream, but he also understood some information. For instance, on land of less than four square meters, if ordinary plants are cultivated, it will accelerate their growth and enhance their taste.

As the saying goes, it is difficult to repay the debts of human kindness

For instance, the confined space he occupies is merely four square meters, which is a square plot of land with a side length of only two meters. At the same time, he understands that within this space, he seems to be a deity from legend, capable of summoning clouds and calling forth rain with a mere gesture, controlling everything with his thoughts

Anliang let out a slight sigh of relief. To be honest, Anliang is currently in dire financial straits. Especially before Anliang's grandfather passed away, the exorbitant medical expenses had already left Anliang deeply in debt

After making a decision in his heart, Anliang deliberately made a slight noise, waking Duan Cunping. Upon waking, Duan Cunping immediately looked at Anliang, then organized his thoughts and said: "Anliang, are you alright?"

Anliang shook his head in denial of Duan Cunping's kindness, "Thank you, Brother Duan, but my grandfather has a last wish. He hopes to have his ashes scattered in the Qingjia River."

Since An Liang is very understanding, Duan Cunping naturally needs to act decisively to avoid any complications that may arise. The sooner the issue of An Liang's attempted suicide is resolved, the more at ease Duan Cunping will be.

An Liang woke up in the hospital bed, surveying his surroundings and confirming that he was in a hospital. At the same time, An Liang also saw Duan Cunping in the adjacent bed.

With the introduction of Ulesheng, Ning Yi's expression became quite unnatural; she did not look at An Liang and simply lowered her head

"Anliang, are you alright?" the woman asked proactively

In the cramped space of www.hetushu.com, there is no presence of any living organisms, including plants. Apart from a pitted waterhole located in the center, only ordinary soil remains.

Thank you in advance, Brother Duan!" An Liang replied with a smile

Indeed, if Anliang were to create a huge uproar, it would certainly jeopardize Duan Cunping's career. However, what benefit would Anliang gain from such actions? Aside from harming others without benefiting himself, he would undoubtedly incur Duan Cunping's hatred.

Regarding Duan Cunping's presence in the ward, An Liangxin understood to some extent. After all, if An Liang were to firmly assert that Duan Cunping was the cause of his fall, it would likely spell the end of Duan Cunping's professional career.

In such a confined space, even if one can turn the clouds into rain with a mere gesture, what purpose does it serve

A somewhat refined young man took the initiative to speak: "Hello, we are classmates of Anliang. We heard that Anliang had a little accident yesterday, and we are here on behalf of the classmates to see him." As he spoke, he lifted the fruit he was carrying in his right hand, which was nothing more than the most common apples and pears.

Duan Cunping hesitated for a moment and tentatively said, "An Liang, regarding your incident of jumping from the building, our police need to make some records, and we hope you can cooperate"

Oh. Duan Sunping replied, then pretended to take out his phone to check the time

An Liang let out a sigh of relief, "Thank you!"

The next day, close to nine o'clock in the morning

If there comes a day when An Liang truly needs Duan Cunping's assistance, could Duan Cunping still refuse to help

By the way, Anliang, regarding the hospitalization expenses, you need not worry; our police department will take full responsibility. Additionally, there is no need to be concerned about the school; the school will not impose any penalties on you

"Who are you?" Duan Cunping asked proactively. In the ward where An Liang was, there was only one patient, An Liang. Therefore, Duan Cunping inquired.

Anliang was not polite either; this was the result Anliang needed. The two exchanged phone numbers and shared a knowing smile as they looked at each other.

Additionally, in the water pit in the middle of the land, if observed closely, one can find a very small spring at the bottom of the pit, bubbling with water.

Anliang's grandfather is suffering from stomach cancer, and by the time it was discovered, it was already in an irreversible late stage. Anliang's grandfather has chosen to forgo treatment, but Anliang disagrees. Even if it is merely to prolong the time before death, Anliang still insists that his grandfather choose treatment

7:00 PM

Anliang continued, "However, Officer Duan, please rest assured. Ultimately, I also bear some responsibility for this matter, and I will not make it difficult for Officer Duan."

On the hospital bed, Anliang lay with his eyes closed, his expression serene. However, in reality, Anliang was dreaming, a strange dream

As long as a conclusion is reached within the bureau, even if An Liang were to go back on his word and change his testimony, Duan Cunping would not be afraid

In the circumstances of yesterday evening, it was indeed quite possible for the urn to be lost. However, Duan Cunping clearly took good care of the urn, for which An Liang expressed sincere gratitude

Duan Cunping said a few words wishing for a speedy recovery, then quickly freshened up in the bathroom of the ward. After greeting An Liang, he walked out of the ward.

Shayan District First People's Hospital, Inpatient Department, Room 7, Third Floor

After Duan Cunping left, a man and a woman who had encountered him walked into the hospital room, and An Liang's expression suddenly turned somewhat unpleasant

As the saying goes, having one more friend means having one more path