Early in the morning, the cicadas were chirping incessantly.
Zhuang Zhixi had just dropped off his wife and then gone to his workplace to ask for leave. He hurried back to the courtyard house, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. As he entered the courtyard, he called out, "Brother, let's go."
The two brothers had agreed to go to the hospital together. Zhuang Zhiyuan had the day off, so he didn't need to ask for leave.
Liang Meifen, her eyes swollen like walnuts, followed them to the door, looking at them with hope.
Zhuang Zhiyuan said firmly, "You don't need to come."
Liang Meifen's expression darkened. Zhao Guihua, who was outside pouring water, chimed in, "With your mind, you'd only be in the way."
