bookbashuk Chapter 228 Arriving at the Hospital
Chapter 228 Arriving at the Hospital
Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai came to the hospital with heavy hearts.
The hospital corridors were filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant. That smell was like an invisible pressure, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.
The medical staff came and went in a hurry, their white figures shuttling back and forth in the corridor like busy ghosts. The faces of the patients and their families were full of worry and fatigue, some sobbing softly, some staring blankly with empty eyes, as if the whole world was shrouded in this haze.
Xu Damao tightly grasped the basket of eggs. His knuckles turned white from the force. His heart beat faster involuntarily, and every step he took seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.
Yi Zhonghai frowned, his eyes filled with solemnity and doubt. He was thinking about the various situations that might arise in the hospital and how to find new clues from Sha Zhu's condition.
His eyes were like a deep pool, seemingly calm but hiding endless waves and undercurrents.
They came to Sha Zhu's ward and Yi Zhonghai gently pushed open the door.
In the ward, Sha Zhu was still lying unconscious on the bed, his face as pale as paper, his bloodless lips chapped and cracked, and tubes of various medical instruments were connected to him.
The ticking sound was particularly clear in the silent ward. Each tick was like a countdown to death, knocking at the hearts of everyone present.
An old lady was sitting by the bed, her eyes bloodshot, full of fatigue and sadness. When she saw Yi Zhonghai and Xu Damao come in, a complex look flashed across her eyes, showing both heartache and worry for Sha Zhu, and vigilance towards Xu Damao.
Xu Damao pretended to be calm and walked forward, put the eggs on the cabinet beside him, and said with a trembling voice: "Auntie, this is for Sha Zhu. I hope he can get better soon."
The lady just nodded slightly without saying anything. Her silence was like a silent judgment, which made Xu Damao feel more and more uneasy.
Yi Zhonghai then asked, "Chunlan, what is Shazhu's condition like now? Did the doctor say when he can wake up?"
There was a hint of urgency and anxiety in his voice, his brows furrowed even tighter, and the wrinkles on his forehead were like deep grooves, telling of his inner worries.
The woman raised her head wearily, her voice a little hoarse and choked: "The doctor said the injury was too severe, and we don't know if he can wake up. This child has suffered a lot."
As she spoke, her eyes turned red again and tears welled up in her eyes, looking like they would burst out at any moment.
Xu Damao also echoed: "Auntie, what's going on? I drank too much yesterday, and when I woke up, I heard that Sha Zhu had an accident. Cao Wei said that he saw Sha Zhu lying on the road, and I was drunk next to the toilet, but I can't remember anything. Did you see anything unusual yesterday?"
His eyes were full of confusion and innocence, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner panic.
The aunt glanced at Xu Damao, her eyes full of suspicion: "I knew you guys were drunk. When I went to Shazhu's house, I only found Lao Yi and the others, but not you and Shazhu. After I and the other aunts sent Lao Yi and the others home to sleep, we were going to look for you and Shazhu. We searched the yard for a long time but couldn't find you. Later, Cao Wei came to call me and said that Shazhu was in trouble. When I went out to see, I saw Shazhu's miserable state, with blood all over the ground. Although Shazhu likes to quarrel with others, he has never offended anyone. How could he suffer such a misfortune?"
Her words were full of helplessness and confusion, and there was a hint of bewilderment in her eyes, as if she was trying hard to recall every detail of last night, but to no avail.
Xu Damao asked again: "When you sent us back, was there anything wrong with Sha Zhu?"
His eyes were fixed on the aunt, not missing any possible clues, while also secretly praying that the aunt would not say anything that would be detrimental to him.
The lady shook her head and said, "We were all drunk at the time, and we all looked dazed. I didn't think there was anything special about it."
Yi Zhonghai frowned tightly, his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he wanted to see through the truth hidden behind the words of the old lady.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking carefully about every detail that the old lady said. After a moment's silence, he slowly asked: "Chunlan, think about it again, when did you see Cao Wei yesterday?" His voice was low and serious, with an unquestionable majesty.
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai's eyes revealed a hint of scrutiny, and his gaze was like two cold arrows, shooting straight at the old lady, as if he was doubting whether Cao Wei was hiding some important information.
This suspicion is not groundless. After all, behind this seemingly ordinary event, there may be unknown secrets and conspiracies.
When the aunt heard Yi Zhonghai's question, she quickly recalled.
She paused for a moment, then said in a firm tone: "It was probably around eleven o'clock. I went out to call you home at eleven o'clock. When I was sending you home, I happened to see Cao Wei go out to the toilet. Then after a while, Cao Wei came to call me and said that something happened to Sha Zhu. So I quickly followed him to check the situation, and I saw the drunk Xu Damao lying on the side, and Sha Zhu fell to the ground covered in blood."
At this point, a trace of fear and worry flashed in the aunt's eyes. It was obvious that the scene at that time had left a deep impression on her.
After listening to the old lady's story, Yi Zhonghai's frown did not relax.
He fell into deep thought, secretly pondering the strange aspects of the matter.
According to the old lady, there seemed to be no flaw in Cao Wei's statement, but for some reason, he always felt that things were far from as simple as they seemed.
There must be some crucial clue in this series of events that has not yet been discovered.
Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai raised his head again, looked at the old lady, and asked: "Has the blood on the ground already dried up partially by then?" His expression became more and more solemn, as if this question was related to the core of the entire case.
His eyes were fixed on the old lady, as if he was trying to find the answer from her expression.
"Yes, the blood on the ground has been dry for a while. I estimate that Shazhu was killed around nine o'clock."
An old lady sighed and said helplessly.
Yi Zhonghai walked to the bedside and carefully observed Sha Zhu's injuries, secretly thinking about the shape, depth and possible causes of the wound.
When he saw the shocking tear marks on Sha Zhu's wound and the piece of rotten flesh bitten off by the dog, he felt a sharp pain in his heart.
This is probably a pain that no man can endure.
He turned to Xu Damao and said, "Da Mao, please stay here first. I will go ask the doctor about Sha Zhu's specific condition."
After saying that, Yi Zhonghai turned around and walked out of the ward. His back looked a little lonely, but also with a hint of determination, as if he was shouldering the responsibility of finding the truth alone.
Xu Damao stood beside the bed, looking at the unconscious Sha Zhu, feeling mixed emotions.
He paced back and forth in the ward, occasionally stealing a glance at Sha Zhu, with beads of sweat on his forehead. He was like an ant on a hot pot, extremely anxious.
Yi Zhonghai came to the doctor's office, knocked on the door gently, and walked in after getting a response.
He saw a doctor in a white coat and with a serious expression sitting at his desk sorting out medical records. Yi Zhonghai walked up to him, bowed slightly and said, "Hello, doctor. I am Sha Zhu's neighbor. I want to ask about his condition."
There was a hint of humility and respect in his tone. After all, at this time, doctors were their only hope.
The doctor raised his head, looked at Yi Zhonghai, and said solemnly: "Are you a family member? The patient's condition is not optimistic. His injuries are extremely serious, and his penis was bitten off, which caused a lot of blood loss. We performed emergency rescue at the time and managed to temporarily save his life, but he is still in a deep coma."
The doctor's voice was low and serious, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Yi Zhonghai's heart hard.
Yi Zhonghai's face turned pale, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Doctor, when will he wake up? Is there any way to make him get better quickly?"
His eyes were full of expectation and helplessness.
The doctor sighed softly, shook his head and said, "We cannot determine when he will wake up. Due to the high risk of wound infection, we need to closely monitor him and arrange a series of treatment measures, such as continuous anti-infection treatment and supportive treatment to maintain body functions. But whether he can wake up is still unknown. This depends not only on our treatment, but also on his own physical recovery ability and will to survive."
There was no comfort in the doctor's words, only the cruel reality, which made Yi Zhonghai feel even more desperate.
Yi Zhonghai frowned and continued to ask: "Doctor, look at his wound, is it really a dog bite? Is it possible that it was man-made?"
There was a hint of doubt and inquiry in his eyes, trying to get some useful clues from the doctor.
The doctor pondered for a moment and replied, "Based on the shape and marks of the wound, it seems that the wound was caused by a large canine bite, but we are not sure what kind of animal it was. In addition, the location and severity of the wound are relatively rare. We are also further exploring whether there are other factors that may have caused such an injury."
The doctor's expression was serious and professional, making it impossible to question his judgment.
Yi Zhonghai was even more puzzled. After thinking for a moment, he asked again, "Why do you think the animal would bite there? This is really strange."
His brows furrowed even more tightly, and his eyes were full of confusion and bewilderment.
The doctor frowned slightly and said calmly, "I don't know. I'm just a doctor. My duty is to cure diseases and save lives. As for the motive of the animal attack, this is beyond my professional scope. Animal experts or the police may need to investigate and analyze from other angles. What I can do now is to do my best to stabilize the patient's condition and prevent more serious complications."
The doctor's answer made Yi Zhonghai feel a little disappointed, but he also understood that what the doctor said was true.
After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai felt even more heavy-hearted, as he was well aware of the seriousness and complexity of this incident.
He thanked the doctor, turned around and slowly walked out of the office, constantly thinking about the doctor's words in his mind. At the same time, he was also thinking about how to find the truth in this difficult situation, give an explanation to Sha Zhu, and give an explanation to everyone in the yard.
His footsteps were heavy and slow, as if every step was carrying a thousand pounds of pressure.
After returning to the ward, Yi Zhonghai told Xu Damao and Auntie what the doctor said.
The old lady couldn't help but become worried. She clenched her hands tightly together and her body trembled slightly, as if she was trying hard to suppress the fear and anxiety in her heart.
Xu Damao lowered his head and murmured, "How could this happen? How could this happen..."
There was a barely perceptible flash of panic in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
Yi Zhonghai looked at Xu Damao's performance, and his suspicion did not diminish. He decided to stay in the hospital for a while to see if he could find some clues.
Yi Zhonghai sat in the corner of the ward, his eyes never leaving Xu Damao.
His eyes were like a hawk, staring closely at Xu Damao's every move, not missing any subtle expression or movement.
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