Fortunately, in this car accident, I only suffered some abrasions. The doctor said it was nothing serious.

I asked the doctor, "Then why do I feel so tired and sleepy?"

The doctor smiled, "Young lady, you probably have too much stress from work and haven't had a proper rest for a long time, that's why you feel this way. We've checked you thoroughly, and there's nothing serious."

"If you still don't feel assured, you can stay in the hospital a few more days and get discharged next Monday."

I breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was a blessing in disguise.

This year, Yu Min started a design studio, and I often go to help. This studio belongs to both of us.

I have to work and take care of the studio's affairs. It seems I haven't taken a break for a long time.

Relying on youth, I've been pushing myself too hard.

I decided to stay in the hospital for observation for a few days, and if everything is fine, I'll go home.

I sent a message to Yu Min, telling her that I was going out of town to attend a classmate's wedding and would stay for a few days, so she shouldn't worry about me.

I didn't dare to tell Yu Min the truth, fearing that Grandma Wang would worry if she found out.

Since there was nothing serious, I'd let it pass for now.

Unexpectedly, just after the doctor left, my dad arrived.

It had been more than ten years since I last saw my dad.

Seeing me, he immediately said, "Jingjing, you mustn't settle this car accident privately so easily. I've looked into it; the perpetrator is a civil servant. He's definitely afraid of the police. If we report it to the police, he'll lose his job. So we need to ask for more compensation."

I didn't expect that after more than ten years without contact, his first words to me would be this.

I smiled, "Dad, you're quite concerned about me."

He noticed my sarcasm but didn't get angry, and said, "Jingjing, you're my daughter, how could I not be concerned about you? Lately, my business has been tight on cash. When you get the compensation, give some to Dad to get through this tough period, okay?"

I sneered, "So you're here for money."

My parents are really the same kind of people. No wonder they ended up together back then.

At this moment, my mom arrived too. She heard what my dad said and immediately started cursing.

"You good-for-nothing Chen, what kind of person are you? Have you even looked at your daughter once as she's grown up? You come here now asking for money? No way!"

My dad retaliated, "I didn't raise her, but did you? I heard that when Jingjing was in her first year of high school, you stopped giving her money. Do you have the nerve to speak?"

My mom was infuriated at being hit where it hurt, "Did I need money for myself? It was for our son to buy a house and get married! And you, you're selfish from start to finish, only thinking about yourself!"

I leaned against the bed, smiling as I watched them argue.

Shortly after, a nurse came in and reminded them that this was a hospital and they couldn't argue here.

My mom walked over to me and tried to speak gently, "Don't hurry to get discharged, Jingjing. You need to ask for more compensation. Your brother's girlfriend's family is asking for a dowry of ten thousand yuan. If you stay in bed longer, we can ask for more, and your brother will have everything he needs."

I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Both my mom and dad looked at me in surprise.

I sat up straight, cleared my throat, and said, "You might as well save your effort. I won't sign the agreement because there's really nothing wrong with me. If the other party sincerely apologizes, I won't ask for a cent."

"Even if the other party compensates, the money is mine. What does it have to do with you?"

My mom hurriedly said, "Jingjing, how could you say that? Think about your brother..."

My dad chimed in, "Yes, daughter, help Dad out..."

I smiled, "No way."

Seeing that I was unmoved, my mom got angry, "Raising you was a waste of money; you're useless. That's your biological brother, can you be so cold-hearted?"

I chuckled, "What brother? All these years, he's never called me sister even once. Besides, I'm hospitalized now, has he come to see me even once?"

My mom was at a loss for words.

I turned to my dad, "Do you remember how you treated me when I asked you for money before?"

My dad looked embarrassed.

I sighed, "If you think I'm being unfilial, go ahead and sue me, or record it and post it online for the internet warriors to judge. In short, there's no money."

Seeing my firm stance, my mom angrily said, "Chen Jingjing, without your parents and brother, you'll have no one to rely on in the future!"

My dad agreed, "Exactly!"

At this moment, a voice interrupted, "Who says she has no one to rely on?"

I looked up and saw Yu Min coming in with Grandma Wang.

I was startled, quickly getting up, "Grandma, why are you here!"

Grandma Wang walked up and gently tapped my forehead, "You little rascal, you got into such a big car accident and didn't tell me? Do you still consider me your grandma?"

Yu Min also looked at me angrily, "Exactly, Jingjing. If I hadn't asked your classmate about the wedding, I wouldn't have known you were lying to me!"

My eyes turned red with grievance, "Grandma, Sis, I was afraid you'd worry. I wanted to wait until I was discharged to find a good time to tell you."

From the accident until now, I had been very calm.

But seeing Grandma here, I suddenly felt so wronged and wanted to cry.

Grandma held me and patted my back, "Don't cry, nothing will happen. Grandma is here, let's see who dares to bully you."

Then, Grandma turned to my mom and dad, "One of you, as a father, is selfish, only caring about yourself, not giving a penny to your daughter. The other, as a mother, only cares about your son. Your daughter is so good at her studies, but you wouldn't let her go to school!"

"Where do you two get the face to ask your daughter for money now? And you're asking for her compensation money? Have a conscience, are you still human?"

Grandma's voice choked with emotion, "Jingjing is such a sensible and promising child. As parents, even if you can't help her, at least you shouldn't hold her back. Could you at least do it to accumulate virtue for yourselves?"

A group of people had gathered outside the door at some point.

"How unethical can they be? Not raising a child and then asking for money when the child grows up?"

"Exactly, the child got into a car accident, and they want the compensation for their son's house. What kind of people are these?"

"I can't stand it. I'm going to post this online."

Seeing someone wanting to film them, my mom and dad got scared, covered their faces, and ran away.