Sister Sun sneered and said, “Try it and see if I dare.”
The hand holding the phone kept shaking. Anger and despair made my breathing rapid, like a lion about to go crazy.
The thing I was most worried about happened - Sister Sun refused to approve my leave.
Although, I can leave forcefully, but what about my mother?
Her condition has finally improved a little. If all treatments are stopped at this time, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Zhiyong, the hospital has recently introduced a batch of new drugs that are very effective for your mother's illness. If you work hard, I will give her priority in using this batch of drugs." Sister Sun said with a smile: "Of course, if you resign now, you will have nothing."
"Are you threatening me?" I gritted my teeth.
"That's right, I am threatening you." Sister Sun sneered, "I have been threatening you since the first day you came to Building D - of course, you can also understand this as a transaction, using your freedom in exchange for your mother's life."
I was silent, suddenly not knowing what to do.
Of course I don’t want anything to happen to my mother, and of course I hope she is healthy.
But if I continue to stay here, I will become a zombie - a monster that doesn't recognize any relatives.
Either option is unacceptable to me.
"Sister Sun, can't you be flexible?" I said, letting out a breath.
"Zhiyong, it's not that I don't agree to your request, but this D building really cannot do without you... Well, you work hard, and as soon as the new medicine arrives, I will send a doctor to your mother. At the same time, your salary next month will be increased by another 3,000."
Sister Sun's voice gradually softened, and she began to play the favor card. Various temptations followed one after another. Her attitude was completely different from the cold and stern one just now.
I scratched my head and felt like I was going crazy.
rise salary?
It’s useless even if the increase is one hundred million!
They have all turned into monsters. What’s the use of having money?
"Give me the phone and I'll tell her."
At this time, Cao Fengjiao suddenly spoke.
I handed the phone to her in a daze.
Cao Fengjiao picked up the phone and said, "I'm Cao Fengjiao. Tian Zhiyong's case is a bit special..."
As she spoke, she walked to the side, as if she didn't want me to hear.
"Brother Tian, ​​is it because that bitch Sun Jie didn't agree to your request for leave? It's okay, I'll go find her. If she dares to say no, I'll fuck her!" Ma Qiang said, lifting his sleeves.
I shook my head and said, "Don't mess around, things are complicated."
After a while, Cao Fengjiao came back, handed me the phone, and said, "It's done."
I couldn't believe it. Sister Sun, who had refused to grant me leave, actually agreed after a phone call from Cao Fengjiao?
"I will bring a new night watchman over tonight. You just need to make some preparations and you can leave when he arrives." Cao Fengjiao said.
I thanked him repeatedly.
I never expected that the person who helped me in the end was Cao Fengjiao.
This woman looks very fierce, but actually, she is not that bad at heart.
As if she could see what I was thinking, Cao Fengjiao sneered and said, "Don't thank me, I'm just doing this for myself - and the situation in Building D is a little different now. If it were before, I wouldn't have helped you with this."
After saying that, she twisted her big butt and walked away.
"Tsk, this fat woman, who does she think she is? She's so awesome?" Ma Qiang waved his fist at Cao Fengjiao's back.
I smiled bitterly and said, "Anyway, this time it's all thanks to her."
The leave application was finally settled, and I was in a good mood. I invited Ma Qiang to have a meal at a nearby restaurant.
Cheng Xiaoyan is dead, Lao He is gone, and now Ma Qiang is the only friend left in Building D.
In his words, we are friends in need.
…
In the evening, Sister Sun came with a young man.
Sister Sun introduced him to me and said that he was the new night watchman.
I was a little surprised because the boy was so young and looked like he was less than 20 years old.
I can’t figure out where Sister Sun found this person?
"Xiao Lin, this is Tian Zhiyong, who is only a few years older than you. You will follow him from now on." Sister Sun said to the young man next to her.
"Okay, Sister Sun."
The young man was very enthusiastic and came over to shake my hand and say hello.
He said his name was Lin Sheng, he just turned eighteen this year, he was a country boy, and asked me to take good care of him in the future.
I exchanged a few pleasantries with him, and I felt a bit confused.
I'm afraid he was also attracted by the high salary. How could he know the hidden dangers in this building?
Sister Sun pulled me aside and whispered, "Zhiyong, take good care of him tonight. As long as he is familiar with the place, you can leave tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you Sister Sun." I nodded.
"You must not forget to tell him about the rules and taboos of Building D. In addition, I can allow you to take fifteen days off, but not a day more." Sister Sun said.
I thought that fifteen days was enough, and since Sister Sun had given in, I couldn’t push my luck any further.
"Okay, no problem," I said.
Sister Sun glanced at me and said, "Zhiyong, let me be frank. If you don't come back in fifteen days, I will fire you... and your mother's medical expenses--"
"I understand, I understand, Sister Sun, don't worry, I will definitely come back." I quickly assured.
"That's good." Sister Sun nodded with satisfaction and left.
I breathed a sigh of relief, and a stone in my heart finally fell to the ground .
Turning around, I saw Ma Qiang talking and laughing with Lin Sheng, but I had no idea what they were talking about.
"Brother Tian, ​​I have checked this kid for you. He is quite honest. I guarantee he will be a qualified younger brother in the future." Ma Qiang walked over and said with a smile.
I glared at him, telling him to stop talking nonsense, and then smiled at Lin Sheng: "Xiao Lin, at your age, why don't you go to school and come here to work?"
"What's the point of attending classes? Books can't be exchanged for money. It's better to go out into society early, earn money, and return to the village to find a wife." Lin Sheng grinned.
This young man looks simple and honest.
I feel really sorry for him.
Once you come to this damn place, it is almost impossible to leave safely.
Alas, I never expected that my departure would bring about another person's tragedy...
I took Lin Sheng to inspect all the floors of Building D. When we passed 404, he stopped curiously just like I did back then, pointed at the door and said, "Brother Tian, ​​this door looks so weird, it's different from the other wards."
I frowned and said, "Xiao Lin, remember, you must stay away from this door in the future...especially, you can't open it."
Lin Sheng was surprised and asked, "Why?"
"Don't ask so many questions. Let me tell you... there are cameras here. If you dare to violate the rules and open this door, you will lose your job!" I said seriously.
Lin Sheng panicked a little and quickly assured that he would never open the door.
I nodded and took Lin Sheng back to the lounge.
Then, I told him all the four taboos of Building D.
This young man didn't seem to be as curious as I was. He just said that he would do as I said and would never break the rules.
I asked him, do you have the habit of getting up at night?
"Yes, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. My bladder is not very good and I often get up at night." Lin Sheng scratched his head and said embarrassedly.
I told you to buy a chamber pot and don't go out to the bathroom after two o'clock.
"Oh, this is so troublesome..." Lin Sheng looked depressed.
My face darkened and I said, " Do you think I was trying to scare you about the four rules I just told you?"
He quickly said no, and promised that he would not go to the toilet at 2 a.m.—tomorrow, he would go out and buy a chamber pot.
I was relieved and said, "If you don't have a chamber pot, you can use a Pulse bottle."
"That's so disgusting! I'd rather pee on the bed." Lin Sheng waved his hand.
I say it’s up to you, as long as you follow the rules.
In the following time, Lin Sheng and I chatted casually, occasionally watched TV, and every one or two hours, I took him out for patrol.
It was around one in the morning and we both felt sleepy and prepared to go to bed.
Lin Sheng quickly went to the public toilet to urinate, and then went to bed with peace of mind.
I was too tired today. I fell into a deep sleep after lying in bed for a while.
I seemed to hear someone waking up across the street in a daze, but because I was still a little sleepy, I didn't pay much attention to it...until I heard footsteps, and then the door of the lounge creaked open and then closed, and I was suddenly awakened.
This kid, is he going out to the toilet?
Crunch——
At this moment, the door suddenly opened again, and a figure, bent over, walked in from outside and lay down on the bed next to him.
I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Xiao Lin, go buy a chamber pot tomorrow. It must be uncomfortable to hold your urine all night, right?"
After I said this, Lin Sheng ignored me.
"Asleep?" I raised my voice.
Still no response.
"Xiao Lin, I'm talking to you, are you deaf?"
Seeing that Lin Sheng didn't say anything, I was a little unhappy. I got up from the bed, walked to Lin Sheng's bed, and shouted at him: "Can't you hear me talking to you?"
Lin Sheng seemed to be in a deep sleep.
I was furious, so I leaned over and pulled back the quilt...
However, when the quilt was lifted, I was stunned...
There was nothing in the quilt, not even a shadow of a person...
what happened?
Where are the people?
My eyes widened.
A trace of fear flashed through my heart...