The hospital's security room was quite spacious, with four off-duty guards surrounding the troublemaking drunkard and the victim, Peng Hui. Qu Chaozong, who acted bravely to assist, was also held back to help provide witness testimony when the police arrived.
When the police came, the guards had already called up the hospital's surveillance footage, clearly showing how the drunkard bumped into people and who first started hitting. The responsibility was clear.
Peng Hui clung tightly to Qu Chaozong, losing the bit of courage she had mustered once she saw a familiar face.
Qu Chaozong helped her deal with the police, quickly finishing the report and calling the drunkard's family. After negotiations, the drunkard compensated Peng Hui with one thousand yuan for medical expenses, settling the matter privately.
Peng Hui, with her eyes red and swollen, held the money and said to Qu Chaozong, "Brother Chao, thank you. I really don't know what I would have done without you today."
