144: Chapter 144 Wang Hao Wakes Up

Meanwhile, outside the hospital's intensive care ward, Wang Hongtai and Secretary Wu walked over quickly, a trace of urgency on Wang Hongtai's face.

Seeing the duty police officer still guarding outside the ward, Wang Hongtai squeezed out a smile, walked forward, and asked politely, "Comrade police officer, has my son not woken up yet?"

The duty police officer shook his head gently. The young officer must have been new to the job; although Wang Hao was a criminal suspect, a trace of sympathy still showed in his eyes as he looked at Wang Hongtai, and he responded in a gentle voice, "Not yet, Mr. Wang. However, the doctor has already come to check on him. Your son's surgery was very successful, and all his vital signs have stabilized. Once the effects of the anesthesia wear off, he should wake up."

After hearing this, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in Wang Hongtai's eyes. He looked at the duty police officer gratefully and said, "Oh, thank you, you've worked hard. I see you haven't eaten yet, have you? Why don't you go grab a meal with Secretary Wu and take a break?"

The duty police officer was slightly taken aback and felt a bit touched, but due to his duty, he still shook his head firmly and said, "No need, Mr. Wang. I still have to be on duty and cannot leave my post."

"Is that so?" Seeing this, Wang Hongtai did not insist. He looked at Secretary Wu and instructed, "Secretary Wu, then you make a trip and buy some breakfast for the police officer."

"Very well, Chairman, I will go right away." Secretary Wu replied immediately, then turned and walked away quickly.

The duty police officer wanted to refuse, but seeing that the person had already walked away, he had no choice but to express his gratitude to Wang Hongtai, "Then many thanks to Mr. Wang."

"You are welcome, this is only right." Wang Hongtai said with a smile. Then he paused and continued, "Then I will go check on my son. Rest assured, I am just looking; I will not make things difficult for you."

The duty police officer nodded and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, you are too polite. Please, go ahead, but if Wang Hao wakes up, please notify me in time." As he spoke, he reached out and opened the ward door.

"Certainly, certainly." Wang Hongtai replied while stepping into the ward.

He walked quickly to the bedside and saw that his son Wang Hao's complexion was indeed much better than when he had just finished surgery, and the values and curves on the heart monitor were basically within the normal range. He carefully checked the IV drip, and after confirming that everything was normal, he sat down on the chair beside the hospital bed with peace of mind.

He reached out to take Wang Hao's hand, patted it gently, then sighed deeply, saying in a voice full of helplessness, "Xiao Hao, the company has gotten into big trouble this time. Even if we can successfully go public in the end, the hard work your father has put in for half his life will likely suffer heavy losses..."

Just at this moment, he felt Wang Hao's fingers, which he was holding in his hand, move slightly. He looked at Wang Hao with surprise and joy, only to see Wang Hao's eyelids twitch, and then he slowly opened his eyes. Wang Hongtai said excitedly, "Son, you're awake? Wait there, I'll go call the doctor right now!" As he spoke, he was about to get up to press the call button by the bed.

However, Wang Hao suddenly gripped his hand tightly, stopping his movement, and then spoke slowly and weakly, "Dad... it was Qin Yi and Su Mo who harmed me! You must get revenge for me!"

Wang Hongtai was shaken upon hearing his son's words. He tightly gripped Wang Hao's hand and said, "Son, rest assured, Dad knows who harmed you. The police have already told me. Don't get agitated for now, just rest well. Don't worry, I only have you as a son, and since they bullied you like this, I will definitely not let them off! I'll call the doctor for you first, then we can slowly discuss the matter of getting revenge for you!" As he spoke, he pressed the call button.

Before long, the doctor and nurse rushed to the ward, and the duty police officer followed closely behind.

The doctor walked to the bedside, used a flashlight to check Wang Hao's eyes, and asked a few questions. Wang Hongtai stood nervously to the side, his gaze following the doctor's gestures closely, afraid of missing any detail, while the duty police officer stood to the side, observing curiously.

After the examination, the doctor turned to Wang Hongtai and said with a slightly relaxed expression, "Mr. Wang, your son's surgery was very successful. Although the head injury has caused some concussion, after resting for a few days and letting the bruising dissipate, there should be no major problems. It is just that the rib fracture requires a longer recovery time; he will need to rest in bed for at least half a month."

Upon hearing the doctor's words, the duty police officer immediately left the ward to report the situation to his team.

Upon hearing this, Wang Hongtai's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly. He grasped the doctor's hand, his gratitude overflowing, "Many thanks, doctor." Then, he glanced at the duty police officer who was reporting the situation nearby and lowered his voice a few notches, "Doctor, do you think you could write the medical report a bit more severely? I would like my son to stay in the hospital for a while longer."

The doctor showed a look of confusion, but seeing Wang Hongtai's meaningful glance and the police officer talking on the phone nearby, he instantly understood the intention. He weighed the pros and cons in his heart, and a troubled expression appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Wang Hongtai immediately upped the ante, "Doctor, rest assured, as long as you are willing to help, the benefits will certainly not be lacking." As he spoke, he obscurely made a gesture with five fingers.

The doctor's heart stirred; inwardly delighted, he still maintained a calm exterior. He nodded slightly, indicating his tacit consent, "Mr. Wang, please rest assured, I know how to handle it."

"Hahaha, then thank you very much, I appreciate your extra care, doctor." The smile on Wang Hongtai's face grew even wider.

"Easy to say, easy to say." The doctor responded, then turned and walked back to the bedside, instructing the nurse who was preparing to change the IV drip, "Once the anesthesia wears off, the patient may feel pain. If he can't bear it, give him a dose of painkillers."

"Understood, Director." The nurse replied obediently and immediately began preparing the medication.

Just then, the duty police officer walked over and politely asked the doctor, "Excuse me, doctor, about how much longer does he need to stay in the hospital in his condition?"

The doctor turned back to look at Wang Hao on the hospital bed and deliberately put on a troubled expression, "Oh my, that's hard to say... The patient has just finished surgery, the head injury has caused a concussion, and there is still bruising that needs to dissipate. During this time, he may experience symptoms like dizziness and nausea at any moment. Combined with the rib fracture, he needs to be observed and treated in the hospital for at least a month."

"A month? That long?" The duty police officer clearly had not expected such a long duration.

The doctor patiently explained, "A month is only enough to be able to get out of bed and move around; to fully recover, it will take at least three months. You know the saying, 'it takes a hundred days to recover from an injury to the muscles and bones,' you should understand this logic."

The duty police officer looked troubled, "But he still has a case pending..."

"That, I cannot help with." The doctor spread his hands, "If you take him out of the hospital and any problems arise, our hospital will not be responsible."

"Then what should we do... I can't just keep guarding him here forever..." the duty police officer said, looking very conflicted.

The duty police officer was caught in a dilemma. The doctor saw this and took the opportunity to suggest, "Actually, you can conduct the questioning inside the ward. Isn't it the same no matter where you ask?"

The duty police officer's eyes lit up, "That's right! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you so much, doctor."

"You are welcome." The doctor shook his head with a smile, "However, I must remind you to pay attention to the patient's rest time. The questioning cannot be too long, so as not to affect the patient's recovery."

"Yes, yes, we will pay attention." The duty police officer nodded repeatedly to express his gratitude, "Thank you for the reminder!"

"You are welcome. Carry on with your work; I still have medical records to update." As he spoke, the doctor walked toward his office.

At this moment, Secretary Wu hurried back, carrying a bag of steaming hot breakfast with a professional smile on his face. He walked quickly to the duty police officer and politely handed over the breakfast, "Officer, you've worked hard, please have some breakfast."

A trace of gratitude flashed in the duty police officer's eyes. He took the breakfast bag and said sincerely, "Thank you, sorry for the trouble. How much is it? I'll transfer it to you."

Secretary Wu waved his hand and smiled, "Eh, no need for courtesy, this is what we should do." After speaking, he curiously peered into the ward and saw that Wang Hao on the hospital bed had already woken up and was talking in a low voice with Wang Hongtai. A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Secretary Wu's face, "The Young Master has woken up, that is truly great!"

The duty police officer was taken aback, then immediately realized that the "Young Master" Secretary Wu mentioned referred to Wang Hao. He nodded, "Yes, he just woke up a short while ago."

"Then I will go and greet the Young Master." Secretary Wu said, preparing to walk into the ward. The duty police officer wanted to stop him, but the phone in his pocket suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID; it was a call from Team Leader Sun Yizhong, so he hurriedly answered the phone.

Seeing that the duty police officer was busy answering the phone, Secretary Wu pushed open the door and walked into the ward on his own.

Seeing Secretary Wu enter, Wang Hongtai waved at him. Secretary Wu walked quickly to the bedside, looked at the pale-faced Wang Hao, and asked with concern, "Young Master, how are you feeling? Is there anywhere that is uncomfortable?"

Wang Hao frowned, groaned in pain, then glared at Secretary Wu unhappily, "How about I give you a whack on the head and break three of your ribs, then you tell me? Still asking me how I feel? How do you think I feel?"

Secretary Wu was rendered speechless by the retort and awkwardly shut his mouth. At this moment, Wang Hongtai coughed lightly, breaking the awkward atmosphere, "Xiao Wu, go contact the company's lawyer and have him come to the hospital as soon as possible. Xiao Hao's matter will be handed over entirely to the lawyer to handle. In addition, I will transfer fifty thousand yuan to you in a moment; go withdraw it, wrap it up, and deliver it to Wang Hao's chief doctor for me."

"Oh, very well, Chairman." Secretary Wu replied.

After speaking, Wang Hongtai looked at Wang Hao again and earnestly instructed, "Xiao Hao, you heard what the doctor said just now. Before the lawyer arrives, don't say anything, do you understand? If the police ask you questions, just say you are dizzy, nauseous, and can't remember anything about that night, understand?"

Wang Hao nodded weakly, "Yes, Dad, don't worry, I know what to do. You must get revenge for me!"

"Good, rest assured. You just focus on recovering well in the hospital first." Wang Hongtai patted the back of Wang Hao's hand to comfort him, "The rest can be handled by the lawyer. There are still matters at the company, so I will head back first." As he spoke, he stood up and looked at Secretary Wu again, instructing, "Xiao Wu, you stay here for now to keep Xiao Hao company until the lawyer arrives!"

"Very well, Chairman." Secretary Wu replied and then handed the car keys in his hand to Wang Hongtai.

Wang Hongtai took the keys, glanced at Wang Hao one more time, and then left the ward in a hurry.