NCCnovel Chapter 450 The Strong Side
Chapter 450 The Strong Side
Mu Xiaoji was immersed in the memories of when Haozi was sent to prison, when a corner door of the prison gate opened with a "crash".
Director Xu walked out steadily and straight, with a look of joy at meeting someone after a long separation. He reached out and shook hands with Mu Xiaoji, saying with emotion, "It's been a long time since we last met. I can hardly recognize you when we meet again."
Mu Xiaoji raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile, and said modestly: "Back then I was still young, still a green student. Now I am thirty years old, and my appearance has naturally changed."
Director Xu politely gestured for invitation and said, "Please, let's talk inside."
Mu Xiaoji followed Director Xu through the long, slightly dim corridor and walked towards the office.
Along the way, his eyes were attracted by the strict layout and neat living quarters in the prison, and ripples arose in his heart. It was really hard to imagine what it felt like to lose one's freedom.
Soon, Director Xu's deep and deep voice came: "I'm in my office, please come in." Mu Xiaoji followed him in and sat down on the soft sofa.
Director Xu's expression straightened up and became solemn. He asked, "I heard that you are here to apply for Jiang Hao to leave the prison to visit his family?"
Mu Xiaoji's eyes were firm, and he nodded without hesitation, saying, "Yes, Director Xu. After his mother left that time, she has been depressed since she returned to the welfare home.
She is actually not very old and should have been enjoying her life, but she experienced the death of one of her children and the imprisonment of another.
The two children's completely different setbacks made the old man exhausted physically and mentally, and he became ill after a long period of depression. Until today, his life is hanging by a thread. "The two talked about the fickleness of human nature and the impermanence of the world, and couldn't help sighing.
Mu Xiaoji opened his briefcase, took out a series of relevant documents neatly and solemnly, and introduced them in an orderly manner:
"This is the application I wrote for him. The old man has no relatives who can write for him except Jiang Hao. When I took him away, I was considered as a half guardian!
This is the critical illness certificate issued by the hospital, and it also has the signature of the attending physician. Every document is authentic and valid. "
Director Xu took the information handed over by Mu Xiaoji, glanced at it quickly, frowned slightly, and subconsciously took a breath of cold air.
Then he asked, "I seem to have heard that the founder of Renxin Hospital is also called Mu Xiaoji?"
Mu Xiaoji pursed his lips and admitted frankly, "It is me, but Director Xu, don't worry, these documents are all authentic; you can go and investigate and verify."
Director Xu leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and explained seriously, "You have to know that applying for leave to visit relatives is not a trivial matter.
First of all, we need the prison to conduct a comprehensive review, including Jiang Hao’s daily performance in prison, his reform results, and whether there are any potential risks.
After the prison district has reviewed the materials, it will hand them over to the prison administration department, which will conduct a strict review from multiple aspects, including legal compliance and prison management regulations.
Finally, it will be reported to the warden for approval. After the whole process, according to regulations, it will take three days to give you a reply. "
When Mu Xiaoji heard this, he was very anxious and nervously grabbed Director Xu's hand, saying earnestly: "Director Xu, can you think of another way to speed up the process?
I am a doctor myself. I have personally checked on Jiang Hao's mother. Her physical condition is extremely poor. I am afraid she will not survive more than three days.
Captain Qian of the Public Security Bureau under our jurisdiction also said that Jiang Hao behaved well during his sentence. Considering the difficulties the old man has gone through in his life, please be kind and help him!"
Director Xu looked embarrassed, patted Mu Xiaoji's hand, and consoled him, "Mu Xiaoji, don't be like this.
It's already late today. I will submit the documents to the relevant department for review as soon as possible.
Besides this, let’s do this. Tomorrow morning, bring your ID card and queue up to register in the meeting room. I will arrange a meeting between you and Jiang Hao.
Explain the situation to him clearly, and ask him to write a written report to apply for leave from prison to visit his family. This will increase the seriousness of the matter and make all departments pay attention to it. Maybe we can speed up the efforts. This is all I can do. Please go back!"
Seeing that Director Xu had done his utmost, Mu Xiaoji said no more. He stood up slowly and said sincerely:
"Thank you, Director Xu. Please do your best to accommodate this old man and fulfill his earnest wish of having a son."
Director Xu nodded and promised, "Everything depends on human effort. I will definitely submit the documents as soon as possible and strive to review and approve them as soon as possible."
Mu Xiaoji followed Director Xu to the gate reluctantly. When he came out of the gate, Mu Xiaoji took out his business card, handed it to Director Xu with both hands respectfully, and said again: "Director Xu, please!" Then he bowed 90 degrees.
Director Xu quickly held Mu Xiaoji's arm with both hands and comforted him, "Don't be like this. According to relevant laws and regulations, as long as Jiang Hao meets the requirements, it shouldn't be a big problem to approve his application to leave the prison to visit his family."
Mu Xiaoji nodded and said helplessly: "Goodbye, Director Xu!"
Director Xu took the business card and responded, "See you tomorrow, take care." Mu Xiaoji walked towards the business car with a complex feeling of expectation and disappointment, and looked lonely.
The night falls over the Goldsmith Bay Villa, and the warm yellow lights pour out from inside the house, making the entire space cozy and comfortable.
In the restaurant, an exquisite dining table is filled with delicious dishes, and the steaming hot air, carrying the taste of home, permeates the air.
Xiao Yue moved lightly around the dining table with a gentle smile on her lips. She focused on helping her grandmother pick up various side dishes and put them into the plate.
Those brightly colored vegetables and tender and juicy meat were placed on the plate one by one between Xiaoyue's slender fingers, showing her great care.
Song Shijie and Shen Rou were accompanying the old lady on either side, and the three of them were sitting around eating together. Song Shijie put his laptop on the side of the dining table, and on the screen was a WeChat video call with Jiang Shuo.
In the video, Jiang Shuo was in the cozy master bedroom of Jinyang Villa. He was wearing neat home clothes, holding a syringe steadily in his hand, and feeding liquid food to Jiang Chengyu in an orderly manner.
His eyes were full of love and care for his little daddy, and every movement he made was gentle and skillful, as if the happiest thing every day was to be with his little daddy.
Jiang Shuo raised his head slightly, looked through the screen, and asked with concern: "Grandpa, you must be exhausted on the way, right?"
Song Shijie chewed the food in his mouth and replied with a smile: "No, no, the RV has all the facilities, it's as comfortable as at home, not tiring.
Hey, my dear, don't be angry with your dad. He also grew up alone in an orphanage with no one to rely on.
After that, he met your little daddy and obeyed him in everything. Now he is reluctant to leave your little daddy. It is human nature. Try to avoid this sensitive topic when communicating with him in the future. "
Shen Rou also leaned forward slightly, approaching the screen, and her voice was as gentle as the spring breeze, and she pleaded, "Stinky baby, grandma is my only child, you have to help grandma take good care of daddy, understand?"
Jiang Shuo's face flashed with helplessness, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, and responded: "I know, grandma, little daddy has reminded me many times before, so don't worry!"
At this moment, Mu Xiaoji dragged his heavy steps and slowly walked to the door of the restaurant. His figure was long under the light, and he looked a little lonely.
He stood there quietly, looking at the scene in the room with empty eyes as everyone was eating and chatting with Jiang Shuo.
It felt like a bottle of seasoning had been overturned in my heart, with all kinds of flavors intertwined together, it was hard to describe.
Aunt Zhao walked out of the kitchen briskly, carrying a bowl of steaming hot soup. When she looked up, she saw Mu Xiaoji standing blankly at the door, and a smile of surprise instantly appeared on her face.
He said with a beaming smile: "Hey, the young master is back!" This shout instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the room, and everyone looked towards the door.
Shen Rou reacted the fastest. She stood up quickly, walked towards Mu Xiaoji quickly, reached out and held his arm, her eyes full of concern and worry, and asked anxiously: "How is your son? Come and sit down, and talk slowly."
Under everyone's gaze, Mu Xiaoji slowly walked to the dining table and sat down. He looked up and saw Jiang Shuo in the video taking care of the little monster seriously. He recalled his attitude towards Jiang Shuo in the morning.
A wave of guilt surged in her heart, a hint of apology flashed in her eyes, and she said, "Jiang Shuo, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have treated you like that this morning."
When Jiang Shuo heard this, he turned around and looked at the exhausted Mu Xiaoji. His lips moved but no sound came out. He just turned his head silently and continued to feed him liquid food.
The old lady sat in the main seat and saw it all. She narrowed her eyes slightly, with the kindness and care that only elders have, and ordered: "Xiao Yue, go and serve the young master some food."
Xiao Yue quickly responded, "Yes, grandma." Then he stood up to serve the rice.
Mu Xiaoji quickly stopped her and said, "Sister Xiaoyue, don't worry, just take care of grandma. I'm not hungry, I want to go back to my room to rest!"
Jiang Shuo’s originally calm face suddenly darkened. He stopped what he was doing, smiled contemptuously and said, “Hey…can you please stop skipping meals and go back to your room to rest.
Don’t you know you have stomach problems? " This sudden sarcasm instantly froze the atmosphere in the entire restaurant.
Mu Xiaoji was choked by these seemingly harmless words. He raised his head and looked at Jiang Shuo with complicated eyes, which showed surprise, guilt and a little touching.
After a moment, he slowly reached out and picked up a small bowl, scooped a bowl of soup from the soup pot, sat there, and drank it slowly spoonful by spoonful.
Everyone looked at Mu Xiaoji's actions, with an indescribable surprise written all over their faces. Unexpectedly, the little stinky boy also had his strong side.