Night had fallen.
Hospital, temporary emergency ward.
There were at least twenty or thirty beds in this hall, and quite a few emergency patients. People and beds were packed tightly together, making it chaotic and crowded. Seeing this, Liu Chenglong pulled shut the curtain along the side track. Dong Xuebin followed suit and drew the curtain on the other side. It could not completely block out the noise and equipment sounds from outside, but at least it hid the hectic scene and created a semi-enclosed space.
Liu Chenglong checked the time. "How about I find someone and get us a private room?"
Qian Lihua shook her head. "No need to go through all that trouble. We'll be leaving soon."
"I know their Deputy Director Fang. We've dealt with each other a few times. It won't be any trouble," Liu Chenglong said.
Qian Lihua insistently waved him off and glanced at him. "No need. Once I've met Little Dong's friend, I'll go home. The injury isn't serious."
Liu Chenglong nodded and took his ex-wife's hand.
Qian Lihua frowned and quietly pulled her hand away.
Liu Chenglong coughed, seeming a little embarrassed, then looked toward Dong Xuebin.
Dong Xuebin had been watching their expressions and paying close attention to the two of them. When Liu Chenglong looked over, Dong Xuebin found it a little funny, but quickly turned his head and pretended he had seen nothing.
"Little Dong," Liu Chenglong called.
"Hm?" Dong Xuebin turned his head. "What is it?"
"Give us a hint. What kind of friend is this? Are you sure we really want to meet them?"
Dong Xuebin chuckled. "Sure. Very sure."
Qian Lihua asked suspiciously, "Is it one of my old friends? Someone I know? Chenglong knows them too?"
"You definitely know her." Dong Xuebin hesitated, then grinned.