One Needle

He Shili had a big smile on his face as he walked out of the hospital. He was grinning, even though half of his teeth were gone.

I should go back to celebrate. I have to tell He Ling the good news.

As he was about to call his daughter, she called him.

"Hello, I just got checked in the hospital. I'm fine. Don't worry about me," He Shili said. "OK… OK."

He Shili and his wife went home in a good mood.

…

In Beijing, Su Xiaoxue and Chu Lian had arrived at Su Xiaoxue's house.

"Did you have a good time?" Song Ruiping had been waiting for them.

"Yes, I had a good time," Su Xiaoxue said with a smile.

"You must be tired now. Take a shower and a rest," Song Ruiping said.

"OK," Su Xiaoxue said as she went upstairs.

"Ma'am," Chu Lian said.

"Did Guo Zhenghe follow you two again?" Song Ruiping sternly asked.

"Yes," Chu Lian said.