Outside the hospital.
A crescent moon hung in the hazy sky.
At the entrance to the inpatient department, Meng Rui, Jiang Fangfang, Yan Yizhi, and the others walked out. The car was parked in the hospital courtyard, and when the driver, Lao Wang, saw them, he got out to open the door.
But none of them got in.
Jiang Fangfang looked at Yan Yizhi, Chen Xiaomei, and the others. "You all worked hard today."
Upon hearing that, Yan Yizhi and the others immediately said, "Not at all, not at all. It was our duty."
Jiang Fangfang said slowly, "We only brought one car, so there isn't room for everyone. You should get a taxi. Secretary Zhang has already booked the hotel."
After hesitating, Yao Cui said, "I'd better stay. I won't go inside; I can just keep watch in the hallway. County Chief Dong's family hasn't arrived yet. If no one is here, then..."
Jiang Fangfang said evenly, "Come with us. You were County Chief Dong's classmate. Don't you know his temper?"
Hearing the words "classmate," Meng Rui seemed to remember something. "Right, Little Yao, is County Chief Dong on bad terms with his family?"
Yao Cui was taken aback. "Bad terms?"
Meng Rui said, "With his wife and mother."
Yao Cui said in confusion, "No, I don't think so. Uh, I'm not sure either."
Meng Rui gave an oh and said nothing more before getting into the car.
County Chief Jiang got in right after him. Zhang Feng was tactful enough to realize that Yan Yizhi and the others might have rendered meritorious service this time, so he did not get in. Instead, he gave Yan Yizhi the front seat. Zhang Feng himself stayed behind with Chen Xiaomei and Yao Cui, preparing to go out and hail a taxi.