From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

In an instant, my heart sank, and a strong sense of unease washed over me.

I really can't understand it. I did my best to save the person, but instead of a word of thanks, the other party angrily told me to go to the hospital immediately.

Could it be that they're trying to take this opportunity to extort money from me?

The moment that thought crossed my mind, a cold sweat broke out on my back.

I just made a pledge to Director Gao at the headquarters of Speedata. It's a critical assessment period, and even the slightest complaint or negative review could ruin all my efforts.

If I were to be maliciously reported by a family member at this time, even if I am in the right, headquarters would not listen to my explanation.

What I'm concerned about now is the old lady's condition.

My face was grave, my brows were furrowed tightly, and I was restless and uneasy.

Su Qing, who was standing next to me, noticed that something was wrong with me. She tilted her head and asked with a puzzled look, "What's wrong with you? Who was on the phone just now? They sounded really fierce, like they were looking for trouble."

I was so upset that I didn't have time to explain, and immediately said in a deep voice:

"I have an urgent matter to attend to at the hospital. You can either wait at the shop or go back to the hotel first."

After saying that, I immediately walked out.

Su Qing followed me out, and it seemed she was determined to stay with me.

I didn't have time to argue with her. I rushed to the side of the road, flagged down a passing taxi, opened the door, and got in.

The next second, Su Qing also quickly and decisively climbed into the back seat.

I turned to look at her and asked helplessly, "Why are you following me?"

Su Qing slammed the car door shut, crossed her arms, and, seemingly unyielding, declared matter-of-factly:

"You haven't agreed to let me join the company yet, so don't run away! Wherever you go, I'll go."

"Are you kidding me? I really have something to do. Stop messing around and get off the plane."

"I won't." Su Qing raised her chin and turned directly to the driver, saying, "Sir, please drive."

I was completely exasperated by her. With the hospital matter pressing, I didn't have time to waste with her and could only let her be.

I immediately added, "Driver, go to the Second Affiliated Hospital as quickly as possible, we're in a hurry."

The driver stepped on the gas, and the car drove smoothly off, heading towards the hospital.

I was restless the whole way, worried that the family might try to extort money from me, and concerned about the old lady's health.

A dozen minutes later, the taxi came to a steady stop in front of the Second Affiliated Hospital.

I quickly scanned the code to pay the fare, pushed open the car door, and strode towards the emergency room. Su Qing jogged closely behind me.

Entering the spacious emergency room, I quickly walked to the nurses' station.

He had just opened his mouth to ask about the situation.

At that moment, a sharp, piercing female voice suddenly burst out from the side.

"You're Lin Ye?!"

A middle-aged woman wearing a floral dress rushed up to me.

Before I could react, she reached out and grabbed my arm tightly.

Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared intently at me, demanding, "What happened to my mother? Did you push her and cause her to fall and get hurt? Explain yourself!"

She pulled so hard that I was caught off guard and stumbled.

I quickly steadied myself and hurriedly explained, "Calm down! Your mother fainted because she stood up too suddenly after squatting for a long time. It has nothing to do with me! I called 120 immediately after I found her, performed first aid on the spot, gave her her usual blood pressure medication, and accompanied her all the way to the hospital!"

"Take medicine?!"

Her voice suddenly rose, instantly drawing the attention of everyone in the corridor.

"You're just a delivery guy, what do you know about medicine! What kind of medicine did you give my mom? What if she gets sick from it? Are you going to take responsibility? Can you even afford to take that responsibility?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand and shoved me away forcefully.

This time I stood firm, and she didn't push me, but was about to push me again.

This time I simply stepped aside, and she missed her target and almost fell.

He immediately became enraged, pointed his finger at my nose, and said angrily:

"Let me tell you, if anything happens to my mom, you'll be going to jail!"

"I've seen plenty of people like you. Are you desperate for money and trying to extort money from our family? You deliberately knocked the old man unconscious so you could get compensation!"

More and more people gathered in the corridor to watch. Several family members of patients passing by whispered among themselves, their eyes all fixed on me, as if I were some heinous criminal.

I was both angry and aggrieved, so I retorted directly, "Do you even think what you're saying makes sense? If I pushed your mother down and knocked her unconscious, who would I ask for compensation from, you?"

But the woman wouldn't listen to my explanation at all; she just kept throwing a tantrum, her voice getting louder and louder.

"You dare talk back to me! Believe me or not, I'll call your courier company headquarters right now and complain until you lose your job!"

In an instant, all my anger was suppressed by a sense of powerlessness.

On what grounds?

I do things honestly and kindly to help people, without seeking anything in return or gratitude, yet in the end I get bitten in return.

Should honest people who do good deeds be wronged?

Seeing that I didn't say anything, she became even more enthusiastic.

"Eighth floor, huh? Why would a deliveryman like you go upstairs? That apartment is full of porcelain. Who knows if you're up there with ulterior motives? Our family isn't home. You can do whatever you want, but who knows if you'll steal anything!"

"Let me tell you! I haven't even gone back to check for any losses yet, so don't try to get away with it!"

She became increasingly outrageous, her voice shrill like fireworks shooting into the sky.

I clenched my fists, gritted my teeth, and kept reminding myself to stay calm.

I knew I couldn't act impulsively. If I argued with her or got physical, she could easily file a complaint with the headquarters of Speedata, and even Director Gao wouldn't be able to protect me.

My courier station, my fledgling business, will be completely ruined.

I took a deep breath and tried to soften my tone as I spoke:

"Sister, please don't get agitated. Let's calm down and wait for the doctor to come out and explain the situation. Everything will be settled then."

"What are you waiting for! You have to give me an explanation right now! Otherwise, I'm calling right now to file a complaint against your courier company!"

She took out her phone and pretended to make a call.

Just then, a hand suddenly reached out from the side and slapped the middle-aged woman's hand away.

A crisp "snap" sound.

Su Qing blocked my way.

She was half a head shorter than me, but her imposing presence in that instant stunned even a tall man like me who was 1.8 meters tall.

"Who are you?"

The middle-aged woman recoiled as she was slapped, and immediately glared at Su Qing.

"You're with him, aren't you?"

Immediately afterwards, Su Qing spoke slowly and deliberately, coldly questioning everyone:

"First of all, where were you when your mother fainted? You didn't know anything about what happened, yet you have the nerve to make baseless accusations here! Is this how you act as a daughter?"

"Secondly, although I don't know the specifics, I understand what you've said. He was the one who called 120 for emergency care of your mother, fed her medication, and stayed with her the whole time until she arrived at the hospital. And what did you do? Besides standing here throwing a tantrum, what else have you done?"

The middle-aged woman was speechless, her face flushed red, and she stammered:

"Who...who do you think you are to lecture me?"

"Who do I think I am?"

Su Qing chuckled, a chuckle that was both cold and sharp.

"I just can't stand unreasonable people like you. Your mother is still lying in bed, and instead of asking the doctor or about her condition, you come here to make things difficult for the person who saved your mother's life? Have you even a conscience?"

"you……!"

The middle-aged woman was so angry that she reached out to push Su Qing.

I instinctively reached out and pulled Su Qing back half a step, shielding her with my own body.

"Try doing it again?" I didn't want to be polite with her anymore.

The woman instinctively took a step back, then gritted her teeth and said:

"Fine! Great! You two are ganging up on me, aren't you?"

"You just wait! I'll get my husband over here right now, and you'll be in for a world of hurt!"

After saying that, she suddenly turned her head and looked towards the end of the corridor.

His previously ferocious and unruly expression instantly underwent a complete 180-degree turn, transforming into a pitiful look as if he had suffered a tremendous injustice.

"Honey! You're finally here! Come on over here!"