father - home

The setting sun shines into the ward, coating the white world with a gentle color.I wanted to see Zhao, but was blocked by a screen.A vague figure appeared on the screen, sometimes bending over, sometimes turning around, busy.Sometimes that shadow is very clear, slender, curvy, without the straight edges and corners of a nurse's cap, and a big bun is tied high on the back of the head.

That is Zhen Yu.

After Ernst's death, there were no other doctors in the camp. I had to take over and take care of his funeral. In addition, because of what happened that night, there would be some inquiries and hearings in the camp at any time. I had no way to take care of him. I had no choice but to call Zhen Yu in Berlin, hoping that she would come.

When I heard that Zhao had been freed and that the guarantor was me, there was no voice on the other end of the phone for a while.I don't want to randomly guess Zhen Yu's mood at the moment, she must be too excited to speak.Sure enough, after a moment of silence, the girl said in a trembling voice, "That's great... I've been struggling to find a suitable guarantor... This is great."

Zhen Yu put away the screen, saw me, and there was an unnoticed wave in her eyes. "It's you! Lieutenant! Have you been waiting for a long time?" She smiled, quickly wiped off the water splashed on the chair, picked up the washbasin, and walked outside. "Sit down for a while." She moved quickly, as if she was a little flustered and wanted to run away.

"No...it's nothing." I faltered, more flustered than the girl.

I sat down with my hands unnaturally on my lap.Now, I am visiting patients, I am a guest, and I have this feeling when I came last time.

It has been a week since Zhen Yu came to take care of Zhao, and I only came once, to the SS headquarters on Ernst's business, and stopped by to see him.That time, Zhen Yu also excused himself to leave, but Zhao and I didn't talk much, just looked at each other quietly.Just like the night Ernst died, I bandaged Zhao's wound...At dawn, I sat on the hood of the off-road vehicle with him, welcoming the beginning of a new day, rebirth, and the dawn of freedom... We remain silent.Soon I will be gone.

I helped him sit up and put a pillow on his back.Under the reflection of the setting sun, Zhao's face was not too pale, but he was still very tired and haggard.He frowned slightly.

"What? Does your hand hurt?"

"No!" Zhao smiled and shook his head, looking directly at me. "How are you?"

"Me?" I was taken aback, "Why do you ask me? You are the patient."

Zhao opened his mouth, as if he wanted to speak, but closed it again, his eyes fixed on me.

I sat back in the chair and put my hands on my knees. The skin on the back of my hands was red and white, and my fingers were wet and cold. "I met Qiu just now. He said that you are recovering well. If there is no accident, you can be discharged from the hospital the day after tomorrow."

Zhao nodded slightly.

"If you want, I would like to take you to Caesar Manor to recuperate."

"No!"

Zhao's voice was very soft.I expected him to say "no".I ignored him and continued: "Because I can't take care of you in the manor, I would like to invite Zhen Yu to the manor and let her take care of you. I hope you agree."

"I don't agree!" The voice was a little louder this time, and the tone was more determined.

I understood his mind as he understood mine, and I tried to persuade him, but... "Damn it! I'm your surety, I have a right to..." I cried.Maybe it was the cry that caught the attention of other patients, Zhao smiled apologetically behind me.

It made me feel awkward and didn't know what to say next.

After a while, Zhao said softly, "Well, I can go to the manor, but I don't need anyone to take care of me."

We looked at each other, staring into each other's eyes.The rims of his eyes were a little red, and the sharp and painful eyes could not conceal the tenderness.

Why?Why don't you listen to me?

Should I ask you why?Why do all three have to suffer?

I close my eyes.Tears were squeezed out from the slits of the eyes, but fortunately they were blocked by eyelashes so that they would not fall.I closed my eyes, waiting for the tears to hold back, or evaporate.Zhao understands, he understands my thoughts too well, he suffers as much as I do.If we can still encourage and comfort each other as before, maybe it will be better.However, for Zhao, for Zhao to return home as soon as possible, I must alienate him and create conditions for him.

I swear to send you home, Zhao, for this oath, I can do anything, even against my will, even if it hurts so much, even if it makes us both suffer.

Warm palms pressed against my cold fingers, and Zhao gently held them. "Please, don't bring Yu'er into this."

"Zhao!" I shook my head helplessly.

I know what you're thinking, Zhao, you're most worried about me.You can't watch me suffer like this, but this is what I can do for you, what you need, I have to do.

"I seem to hear my name, are you talking about me?"

Fortunately, the man arrived later than the voice, and we still had time to cover it up.I don't know how much I can hide, maybe I can't hide anything, anyway, Zhen Yu's attitude towards me is much more respectful and polite now than when we first met in Berlin.

"Ah, Zhen Yu."

"No, Lieutenant, call me by my first name."

"Then 'jade'?"

"Thank you! Lieutenant! . . . If you will allow me, too?"

"Of course, it's an honor."

"You're so kind, Marty... so gentlemen, can you tell me what you were saying badly about me just now?" Yu blinked mischievously, looking at Zhao and then at me.

"That's it, Yu, Tianzhao can be discharged from the hospital after tomorrow."

"Really? What did Doctor Qiu say?"

"Hmm!" I nodded. "I want to take Zhao to Caesar Manor to recuperate. May I take the liberty to invite you to go with me?"

"Me?" Yu's expression obviously changed from joy to disappointment to surprise.

"Yes, Yu, you can be said to be Zhao's only relative, I hope you will take care of Zhao."

"Do you think I'm suitable?" Because of excitement, the girl's cheeks became more gorgeous under the setting sun.

"Yes, you are doing very well now. Besides, Zhao's diet is very important. I think only you can cook his favorite hometown food."

"She doesn't know how to cook at all." Zhao, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said.He really didn't want Yu to go to the manor.

"Who said that? Who said I can't cook? You forgot that once, I made noodles for you to eat. You praised me for my skill."

"Which is your skill? The noodles were kneaded by Xiaobao, rolled by Lao Li, and cut by me."

"I added the water for kneading the noodles, and I also cooked the noodles. Without my guidance, you wouldn't be able to do it at all."

"What's more, Xiaobao has been fooled by you, and he can't knead the noodles well, and his hands are swollen."

"Can you blame me? You bought the wrong flour and you want to buy high-gluten flour."

"How do we know?"

"Look! Let's say you don't understand!"

……

They talked and laughed, and the atmosphere became active, and the matter was settled like this, and Zhao was forced to accept the reality.

I don't know if Yu felt Zhao's attitude, I don't know if she would be unhappy, if she was really unhappy, then she hid it well, at least I didn't see it.

I made an appointment with them to pick them up the next morning.Then he said he wanted to go home and make arrangements, then turned and left.