Chapter 5: Understanding Human Nature

"Lying in the hospital all the time, how can one not gain weight? However, I believe I will lose weight quickly here," Qin Wunong said with a smile

Due to Chen Lubing's excellent physical indicators, there is no need for any conditioning or medication intervention, and he can directly undergo a liver transplant. To treat Qin Wunong promptly and prevent the spread of cancer cells, the doctors believe it is better to proceed with the surgery as soon as possible

"Then what else could it be? We are not related, so how could I possibly do such a foolish thing? That would be like cutting a piece of flesh from my body for you. What benefits could you possibly offer me?" Chen Lubing said disdainfully

However, Chen Lubing did not, as he had always clearly informed Qin Wunong that his participation in the liver transplant at the hospital was due to being compelled by circumstances

What did Chen Tang force you to do like this

"I didn't expect to be able to come back..." was the first thing Qin Wunong said when he saw Chen Lubing

To pass the time, Qin Wunong began teaching Chen Lubing how to play chess, starting with Go, then Chinese chess. Sometimes the two would even argue over the games, but in such a place, having someone to argue with is already a rare blessing

Qin Wunong was sent back to prison only after spending two months in the hospital

Although Chen Lubing appeared indifferent on the surface, after returning to the ward, he could no longer sleep with the * book * and stayed awake until dawn. Anyway, he would be given anesthesia later, and he would definitely sleep for a long time, so it was fine if he didn't sleep now.

During the anesthesia transplant period, he had a long dream in which he encountered two women, Qi Hongyan and Sang Luoning. Each of them was chasing him from behind with a knife, and he could not run fast. Whenever they caught up to him, they would stab him once, leaving him covered in wounds, yet surprisingly, he felt no pain at all in the dream

He also did not know whether Qin Wunong's surgery was successful, nor did he bother to ask. After he recovered slightly, he was sent back to the prison, still residing in Qin Wunong's room. From this perspective, Qin Wunong's surgery should be considered relatively successful; if Qin Wunong had died on the operating table, he would not have been sent back to this place.

If given the choice, he would absolutely not offer a liver transplant to curry favor with Qin Wunong. He does not possess such great ambition, nor does he need Qin Wunong to do anything for him. Since he has no demands, there are no reasons to impose any conditions.

If Chen Lubing continues to adopt this attitude while interacting with him, it will be utterly unoriginal and will not attract his attention. Therefore, Shi Wenchang said that in front of Qin Wunong, it is best to be the most authentic self. Although he was a high-ranking leader in the past, isn't he now sitting in prison just like me? What is there to be impressive about in front of me? Although he was a high-ranking leader in the past, isn't he now sitting in prison just like me? What is there to be impressive about in front of me

On the night before the transplant, Qin Wunong suddenly informed the personnel on duty at the entrance that he wished to meet Chen Lubing

Old man, I have noticed that you have gained weight

Despite Chen Lubing's straightforward personality, Qin Wunong surprisingly liked him. Having spent a lifetime in the officialdom, he faced various schemes and intrigues every day, taking each step with trepidation, as if walking on thin ice. It was only after he learned of the incident involving Chen that he was finally able to sleep well. It is not an exaggeration to say that the years he spent in prison were the best in terms of sleep quality throughout his life

"You don't seem to be afraid at all. What if we can't get off the operating table tomorrow?" Qin Wunong asked.

"You really have a way of thinking, don't you? If we can get through this, when we return to prison, you should still stick with me. I find you increasingly interesting," Qin Wunong said, finally relaxing and smiling.

Before he moved into Qin Wunong's room, Shi Wenchang and others spent an entire night analyzing how to get along with Qin Wunong. In the book, Shi Wenchang told him that people like Qin Wunong, who have held high positions for many years, always see others in a flattering light, and he has long grown tired of the obsequious expressions and servile attitudes.

Due to the communication facilitated by the hospital, a certain emotional foundation has already been established between the two individuals, which has given Chen Lubing the courage to speak. Unlike the first half month after his arrival, when he often sat in the corner without uttering a single word day after day, as if he did not exist at all

Chen Lubing turned his head and said: "I am not interested in these books of yours. I prefer novels. What are these practical applications, what is this thick black theory, what is the Book of Changes? What use are these things? They have no storyline, and I don't really like them"

But still, it is the same saying: I am the fish meat on the chopping board, and now is the time when I am the fish meat. Even if I am terrified to death, what can I do? I can only muster my courage and endure the passage of time. Can I really be scared to death?

"Such a good mind is wasted if you don't study. Look at the books I have here; you can read them. If you come across anything you don't understand, you can ask me. As long as I don't ask you to do any work, you can quietly read your books," Qin Wunong said, pointing to the bookshelf in the corner.

"It's just this little matter, nothing else. I'm going back to sleep..."

However, it is regrettable that a long career in the officialdom of the library does not allow him to possess a temperament like that of Chen Lubing. In Chen Lubing, he seems to see a reflection of his younger self. Since entering the system, he has suffered countless setbacks and fallen into numerous traps, gradually concealing himself and using the strongest armor to protect himself. Therefore, when he sees Chen Lubing, who is unreserved and has no ulterior motives in front of him, he truly feels a sense of being in a different world.

Seeing him like this, Qin Wunong suddenly felt much more relaxed. He had to admit that he increasingly felt a connection with this young man.

It is evident that this is a deviation from the norm, but it is worth a try

"Old Master, why did you call me here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?" Chen Lubing said as he rubbed his eyes

It is impossible to say that one is not afraid. This week, Chen Lubing has been staying in the hospital, occasionally hearing the piercing sound of ambulances approaching from afar, not knowing whether the people being brought in are alive or dead

Fortunately, Chen Lubing is not lacking in intelligence; no matter what Qin Wunong teaches him, he is able to grasp it quickly, which also brings great comfort to Qin Wunong

If it were someone else sitting by Qin Wunong's sickbed, they would certainly strive to showcase themselves, expressing their willingness to dedicate themselves in a manner that would astonish the heavens and move the spirits. They would ensure that Qin Wunong understands the immense cost they have incurred in order to save him, as this would allow them to gain greater benefits from Qin Wunong.

When he was called to Qin Wunong's bedside, he suddenly noticed that the old man seemed to have aged significantly in an instant, and his spirit was not very good. It was then that he realized that it was not just himself who feared death; everyone feared death, even someone like Qin Wunong, a high-ranking leader who had experienced great storms and seen the world.

If I can't come down, then so be it. Tomorrow's surgery will involve anesthesia, so there will be no pain or discomfort. Dying this way is quite good, much better than suffering from cancer like you do when it flares up. Although I may lose a bit, dying alongside you is worth it. Going to the underworld with a person of your stature might afford me better treatment, and it won't be so troublesome when facing challenges.

You are quite simple-minded, do you know why that woman took advantage of you? It is precisely because you cannot see through human nature. If you could see through human nature, you should have made her pay first, and then there would have been no subsequent issues. However, you failed to uphold your own humanity, which is why you fell into someone else's trap. The books on my shelf all approach problems from the perspective of human nature. If you do not study diligently, when you go out in the future, you may be taken advantage of by even more people. Don't you think this is the case?