Chapter 128: Zheng Zhibao

They filled out a stack of application forms and agreements, and after photocopying the relevant company materials, Chen Wei and Lian Yingying left.

The company account couldn't be opened today; it would have to wait until tomorrow.

They made an appointment with Li Chunhui to visit Tianrun Company the next morning. Li Chunhui and Du Shan would come to explain how to use the sub-account and the key points to note.

Leaving the brokerage firm, it was not yet five o'clock, so Chen Wei and Lian Yingying went to the hospital.

The lady from last time was still hospitalized.

Chen Wei had been meaning to visit her but hadn't found the time, and it had been weighing on his mind.

They withdrew some money on the way and bought some fruit.

When they arrived at the hospital room, the lady was lying in bed, her head tilted, watching a little girl write beside her, with a faint, affectionate smile on her face.

An older woman was sitting next to her, peeling an apple, her back to the door.

The lady's husband was nowhere in sight.

Chen Wei and Lian Yingying approached, smiled at the lady, and Chen Wei said, "How are you, ma'am? I came to see you."

"Who are you?" the lady asked, somewhat surprised.

She had lost consciousness that day and had never seen Chen Wei, so she didn't recognize him.

"Hello, Uncle!" the little girl said, looking up and recognizing Chen Wei.

The girl still had some impression of Chen Wei.

Chen Wei first greeted the little girl, then said to the lady, "My name is Chen Wei…"

"Oh, you're Xiao Chen. My husband mentioned you. Thank you so much for that day," the lady said upon hearing his name.

The older woman stood up, moved aside to make room for Chen Wei and Lian Yingying, and pulled over two chairs for them.

After thanking her and sitting down, Chen Wei asked, "Where's Wang?"

The lady's name was Zheng Zhihui, and her husband was Wang Bo.

Chen Wei only knew their names and not much else.

Zheng Zhihui, who looked quite spirited, replied, "He just left for the night shift at the factory."

Just as Chen Wei was about to respond, a nurse came in, efficiently hung a drip bag, administered it to Zheng Zhihui, and instructed, "Try to turn over more, don't lie still all the time. Family members should help the patient sit up more often, it's good for recovery."

The older woman quickly agreed.

After the nurse left, Chen Wei gave Lian Yingying a subtle look. She understood and left the room.

The older woman, perhaps finding Chen Wei approachable, began to talk, "That heartless driver, he'll get his retribution sooner or later! He hit us like this and hasn't even come to check on us once! He's an animal!"

The more she spoke, the more upset and heartbroken she became, eventually breaking down into tears.

"Alright, Mom, it's just my fate," Zheng Zhihui tried to comfort her mother.

Her mother sighed and stopped talking, wiping her tears quietly.

The little girl also tried to comfort her grandmother.

Chen Wei felt a surge of anger upon hearing this.

It seemed that the driver who hit them hadn't shown up again.

Chen Wei considered his words and asked, "Ma'am, has that driver not come back?"

Zheng Zhihui gave a bitter smile and said, "He probably doesn't dare to come. He came the next day and threw down ten thousand yuan, and we haven't seen him since. My husband calls him, but he doesn't answer."

Chen Wei frowned, feeling indignant.

Given Zheng Zhihui's condition, even if she wouldn't be paralyzed in the future, it wouldn't be a short recovery—certainly not just a few years.

Leaving aside medical expenses, just the compensation for injury and lost wages would be more than ten thousand!

Of course, this doesn't include insurance claims. But regardless, throwing down ten thousand and washing his hands of it was outrageous.

"What a scumbag! Didn't the police say anything?" Chen Wei asked.

Zheng Zhihui gave another bitter smile and said nothing.

Chen Wei understood. In such cases, the traffic police could at most issue a responsibility report and try to mediate compensation. But if the person refused to pay, the police couldn't do much, and the victim would have to take legal action.

"The traffic police told us to go to court, but we're just ordinary people with no connections. What good would it do?" Zheng Zhihui's mother said sorrowfully.

At this moment, a young man in his early twenties walked in, carrying a thermos and a bag of food.

He put down the thermos and food, glanced at Chen Wei, then said to Zheng Zhihui and her mother, "Mom, sis, time to eat. Who's this?"

"This is Xiao Chen, the one who helped get me to the hospital and paid my medical bills. Xiao Chen, this is my younger brother, Zheng Zhibao," Zheng Zhihui introduced.

Chen Wei stood up, greeted Zheng Zhibao, and shook his hand.

Zheng Zhibao, with a cold expression, said hello and then sat down, eating a bun and handing one to the little girl.

Chen Wei noticed that Zheng Zhibao had a strong grip, with rough, calloused hands and knuckles, indicating he was either a frequent fighter or an athlete in a sport like boxing or martial arts.

In any case, he looked like a tough character.

His mother scolded him, "All you do is eat. Why don't you talk to our guest?"

Zheng Zhibao ignored her and continued eating.

Chen Wei quickly said, "It's fine, it's getting late. I won't keep you. I'll come back another day to visit."

"Oh, please stay a bit longer," the older woman said politely.

"No, thank you. Please take this for some nutrition for your sister," Chen Wei said, taking out ten thousand yuan and placing it on the bed.

"We can't accept this! Please, take it back," the older woman said hurriedly.

"Auntie, please don't be polite. This is a small token from me. If you don't accept it, I won't come again," Chen Wei said with a smile.

"Well, I…"

The older woman hesitated, holding the money.

Zheng Zhibao said, "Mom, just take it."

"What nonsense are you talking?" she scolded him again.

Chen Wei said, "Alright, Auntie, Ma'am, Zhibao, I'll be going now. Please take care."

He turned to leave.

"Go see your brother off!" the older woman told Zheng Zhibao.

Without being told, Zheng Zhibao had already stood up and followed Chen Wei out of the room.

"Thanks, bro," Zheng Zhibao said, looking at Chen Wei seriously once they were outside.

Chen Wei smiled, patted his shoulder, and turned to leave.