The driver had been waiting in his car outside the airport early, and as soon as he saw Tang Jin come out, he took him directly to the county town. Then he led him to Mu Jiujiu's hospital room.
By then it was deep into the night. Tang Jin's mother had already rested at a nearby hotel, and Qiao Ke had also gone home at Mu Jiujiu's urging. Only a nurse named Lin remained to care for her. Fortunately, it was a private room, so Tang Jin's late-night visit wouldn't disturb other patients.
Nurse Lin was sleeping on a folding bed, with only a dim light left on in the room. She sat up immediately upon hearing a noise.
