Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Going Back Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Going Back Wang Yan immediately called out to Bai Yue, who was doing the accounts. After she had come out of her confinement period post-childbirth, Bai Yue had already returned to the shop to help out, since Wang Yan alone couldn’t manage everything.
“Dad is sick; Mom and I have to rush back right away. Can you manage on your own?” There was no choice but to manage.
Nothing was more important than her own father’s life.
“Is it that serious?” Bai Yue knew that ever since Wang Yan had left home with nothing, he hadn’t spoken to his own father, not even calling him when the child was born. To say she didn’t harbor any resentment at all would be hypocritical.
But seeing Wang Yan with his face so pale with urgency, she knew something major had happened at home!
“Go buy the tickets. I’ll withdraw money from the bank for you. You have to take money with you; healthcare can be expensive.” Bai Yue started preparing things for Wang Yan.
Wang Yan grabbed his wife’s hand, squeezed it tightly, then turned and left through the front door, driving away.
Grandma Wang was holding her granddaughter in the small compartment next door, playing. The little granddaughter now liked to stick to her Grandma or fall asleep in her arms, and would cry if she woke up and didn’t see the faces of her grandma or mom. Grandma Wang’s heart truly ached for her granddaughter.
At first, when the granddaughter was born, she was a bit disappointed.
After all, her son not having a boy was out of the ordinary.
But seeing how Shitou adored his daughter, she didn’t have much to say.
And after caring for the baby for a month by month, Grandma Wang now held the granddaughter dearest in her heart.
Those few bald boys were not as lovable, well-behaved, and obedient as her granddaughter was.
She loved her so much that she couldn’t bear to let go even for a day.
And she couldn’t bear to hear her granddaughter cry.
Whenever Little Tangyuan cried, Grandma’s heart would nearly break.
When Bai Yue came in, Little Tangyuan saw her mother and immediately opened her arms, mumbling something, wanting her mother to hold her.
Picking up her daughter, “Mom, you should go home and pack some things. I can’t leave the shop. Dad’s sick at home, and Wang Yan’s already gone to buy train tickets. You should set off as soon as possible.”
Grandma Wang was startled, “What? His dad is sick?”
“I’ve heard it’s serious. He has already been taken to the county hospital by Sanxi. Erniu should be there by now. Once you have your train tickets, you should be able to get back by tomorrow.”
“Oh, oh! I’ll go right away!”
Grandma Wang hurried out to pack her things and rush back.
Wang Yan paid a high price for a return ticket. After picking up his mom, Bai Yue had prepared twenty thousand yuan for him, which she gave him to carry. She told him to be careful and to call home if anything happened.
He and his mom took the overnight train back home.
After getting off the train, they hired a car to take them to the county hospital.
Upon reaching the county hospital, they inquired and found out the old man was indeed in a hospital bed.
When the two arrived at the ward, they saw that Erniu and Sanxi had been standing vigil. Sanxi���s wife had to care for the children at home, and Erniu’s wife had to manage both the shop and home affairs.
As soon as the two brothers saw their eldest brother, their eyes turned red.
“How’s Dad?”
Wang Yan asked urgently.
Upon glancing over, he saw that the old man was lying in the bed with his eyes still closed.
“The doctor said that Dad had a stroke, but luckily he was brought in on time. He’s currently undergoing medication and injections. However, Dad still hasn’t woken up yet,” Sanxi was the most informed about the situation since it was he who had brought their father to the hospital.
“Alright, don’t worry, a stroke is not to be feared. Remember Grandma Bai? She also had a stroke, and even though she returned home with a crooked mouth and squinted eyes, didn’t she recover after some time? As long as the person can be saved, that’s what matters,” Wang Yan, reassured by this, took a breath of relief. His biggest concern was for his father to pull through.
Grandma Wang settled at old man Wang’s bedside, holding his hand and wiping away tears. It had only been a year since she left; how had the old man ended up like this.