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Chapter 144 Bad News
"Factory manager, Miss Lou, she's here."
The young employee said breathlessly.
I was busy outside all day yesterday, and it was freezing cold outside.
Riding a bicycle, one's entire body is frozen solid.
Today I finally don't have to go out on fieldwork; I just need to do some odd jobs at the film studio.
Unexpectedly, Lou Xiao'e came again.
The young employees had no choice but to report to the factory manager immediately. The factory manager was extremely worried when he heard this; this was really bad.
"Ms. Lou, we have really done our best to find her. We will let you know as soon as we have any news."
The factory manager said with a headache.
"You don't need to look anymore. Xu Damao is in the hospital now, and his condition is critical."
Lou Xiao'e's words sent the factory director's heart into a rollercoaster of emotions.
First it landed safely, then suddenly it jumped into my throat.
The good news is that Xu Damao has finally been found, which means he is still alive.
The bad news was that the situation was critical, and the factory manager dared not even imagine how critical it was.
"How is Xu Damao now? Is he in any danger? Do you know anything else about this?"
The factory manager asked anxiously.
"The current situation is very worrying; amputation is very likely." 417
Lou Xiao'e cried.
Upon hearing this news, the factory manager nearly exploded.
How come someone has to have their limbs amputated after just one movie screening? What happened?
If this were reported, it would be considered a major incident.
When the time comes and I'm punished, I'll definitely be in deep trouble.
The factory manager never expected things to escalate to this point.
"Did the hospital only offer amputation as an option? Aren't there any other good options to save Xu Damao's life?"
The factory manager quickly asked.
"Sometimes, but it definitely requires the introduction of some advanced foreign technology. Their hospitals can't do these things anymore. I came here this time to ask the factory director for some money so that Xu Damao can get medical treatment first."
Lou Xiao'e cried.
The factory manager was even more troubled when it came to money; his head was practically bursting with worry.
How should I pay this money?
The matter hasn't been fully investigated yet, and you're suggesting we pay in advance? But the higher authorities are hesitant to approve it.
You said you'd pay for it yourself, but you really don't have that much money.
Amputation and the associated medical expenses will definitely be a large sum of money.
As of now (cgcb), it is still unknown what exactly happened to Xu Damao that night.
If it really is a work-related injury, then it's easy to handle; the authorities will definitely be able to reimburse the expenses, and your out-of-pocket costs will be much lower.
However, if it was Xu Damao's own mistake that caused such serious consequences.
Even if the film studio is very reasonable and humane, it's impossible for them to compensate too much money.
In short, this matter must be resolved before we can move on.
Thinking about this, the factory manager had no choice.
“Miss Lou, please don’t blame me for being ruthless. Here is two hundred yuan, which I paid out of my own pocket. I’m just covering it up for now. Before this matter concerning Xu Damao is settled, his compensation cannot be provided immediately. You should be aware of that.”
“If Xu Damao was injured on duty, then everything is fine. I will definitely ask the higher-ups to approve the funds for Xu Damao’s medical treatment. But if the investigation results show that Xu Damao caused this himself, you should know that there is nothing we can do.”
The factory manager said helplessly.
Lou Xiao'e turned ashen-faced upon hearing this; the person she was thinking of was the factory director.
Now that people are talking like this, what can I do?
We can't force the factory manager to hand over the money, can we?
Besides, they've already taken out their savings and given 200 yuan to cover the medical expenses in advance.
I can't keep pressuring the factory manager, neither morally nor logically.
Then there's only one last option: go back and beg your parents to see if they're willing to lend a helping hand.
"Then I'll thank the factory manager on behalf of Xu Damao."
After receiving the money, Lou Xiao'e quickly left the film studio, as two hundred yuan was probably not enough.
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Inside the inspectorate's room.
"Comrade, that's roughly what happened. Now we need to determine exactly how Xu Damao was injured. We hope the inspectors can investigate thoroughly so that we can give everyone an explanation."
The factory manager said helplessly.
After hearing the general outline of the incident, the inspection team members frowned deeply.
In this day and age, there are no surveillance cameras on the streets.
Now, there are hardly any clues at all; all we know is that a farmer took Xu Damao to the hospital.
What exactly happened that night, nobody knows.
Having no other option, the inspection team could only go to the village to inquire about the specific circumstances of what happened that night.
The factory manager immediately contacted his superiors and explained the situation in detail.
This matter has far exceeded what I can handle.
The higher-ups must be made clear about the general outline of this matter.
Ultimately, all decisions are made by the higher-ups.
He was just a factory director; in terms of real power, he didn't have much at all.
All I could do was direct the projectionists, like where to show the movies.
No matter how much power one has, one has none of it.
After listening to the report, the leader stated that the matter had been thoroughly investigated.
They couldn't possibly give them a reply so quickly without a thorough investigation.
At the very least, we need to know roughly what happened that night so we can assess whose responsibility it is.
All the news right now is very bad for Xu Damao, who is still unconscious.
What happened that night is clear, as long as no one saw that it was Liu Haizhong and his son who did it.
The final judgment is obvious, that goes without saying.
It must have been Xu Damao's drinking that led to this outcome.
Unfortunately, Xu Damao, who was lying in bed, was completely unaware of everything that was happening outside.
The two days of rest did not immediately improve Xu Damao's condition.
Perhaps Liu Guangqi hit him particularly hard that day, causing Xu Damao to suffer a mild concussion.
I can only open my eyes and be awake for no more than an hour each day.
Lou Xiao'e also rushed to her parents' house, hoping that her parents would help her with this matter.
……
Li Xiangdong's house.
"It seems that Xu Damao's case this time is not a small matter. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to punish Liu Haizhong and his son. However, it probably won't be too severe. Even if these people don't end up like Old Madam Long, they will still have to spend their lives in prison."
Li Xiangdong already had a plan in mind: these beasts in the courtyard would have to spend their lives in prison.
Chapter 145 Investigation Results
In the village.
"You must be the village chief of this village. We have a few questions for you now. We hope you will cooperate with our investigation honestly. You must be responsible for every word you say and absolutely cannot lie, understand?"
The inspectors asked seriously.
"Comrade, don't worry, I'll tell you everything. I absolutely won't lie. I just don't know why you've come here this time. Could it be that someone in our village is causing trouble?"
The village chief was also very surprised, as the inspectors usually worked in the city.
They rarely come to their village, and even the village chief has only seen the inspection team arrive once in recent years.
"Three nights ago, did a comrade named Xu Damao come to your village to show a movie? How long did it last?"