Ji Shuyuan left the day before yesterday in the early morning, and in terms of Shuyuan’s personality, he knew best, he wouldn’t bring up this matter the moment he arrived at Ji Ying’s home. It must have been yesterday that he mentioned it to Ji Ying, but by noon today, Ji Ying’s whole family had come over, which means they came as soon as they heard the news.
Ji Xinghua was happy in his heart. No matter what, having such a daughter who cared, it really warmed his heart.
After lunch, Ji Ying went straight to the point, saying, "Third brother, I know why you didn’t tell me, but I am also Dad’s daughter. If Dad is sick, even if I have no money, I should at least help out as much as I can."
"Sigh," Ji Shan let out a sigh. He still remembered that when they went to a wedding last year, Dad was in good health, but since he fell ill before the New Year, his condition had gradually weakened.
"Third brother, I won’t talk about that now. I want to ask you, what is the situation with Dad’s illness?" Ji Ying asked about the most important thing.
Ji Shan explained, knowing clearer than Ji Shuyuan, that in addition to the three thousand yuan needed for the surgery, because Ji Xinghua was also getting older, he would need to be well taken care of post-surgery, and that would all require money.
"How much money have you and the oldest and second brothers put together?" Ji Ying asked again.
"One, one thousand," Ji Shan said with some embarrassment in his eyes.
Deng Juan was quick to add, "Ji Ying, you don’t know, but we also spent over a hundred yuan when he became ill over the New Year’s."
"The oldest brother sent five hundred from Ningbei, the second brother was the stingiest, only contributing two hundred, and our family put together three hundred," Deng Juan said, giving off the impression that she had treated her father-in-law very well.
Ji Shuyuan said, "I also borrowed one hundred and fifty from a classmate."
"Shuyuan, it’s good you’re filial, but you need to go to school as well, where will you get the money to pay back?" Deng Juan immediately counteracted Ji Shuyuan’s words, giving him a warning look, surprised to discover that Ji Shuyuan had quietly borrowed so much money!
One hundred and fifty!
Together with what they contributed, that would make four hundred and fifty!
Spending this money hurt, and Deng Juan naturally didn’t want to part with it.
"Mom," Ji Shuyuan disagreed, "treating Grandpa’s illness is the most important thing."
Deng Juan glared at him fiercely.
"We’ll not count Shuyuan’s money, so we are still short two thousand," Ji Ying quickly calculated in her mind.
Xu Nianhua, who was close to Ji Ying, spoke up at the right moment, "Mom, we can also put together some money for Grandpa’s treatment, but we’ll still need to borrow some. Whatever it may be, let’s first gather enough money to treat Grandpa’s illness."
Deng Juan’s eyes lit up instantly, asking, "Ji Ying, you guys are earning good money at your job now, right?"
Two thousand yuan, and they didn’t even blink?
"It’s all right, we’re making enough to have meals," Ji Ying replied, understanding her daughter’s intention and continued, "Nian’an and Nianhua were both accepted to university in Ningbei, and although they don’t have to pay tuition fees, there are still costs for travel, accommodation, and food, and it’s always more expensive living outside than at home."
"Money can be earned again, but Dad’s health is more important." Xu Qinghe supported Ji Ying with practical actions, saying, "Third brother, we can contribute one thousand, and we’ll borrow the remaining one thousand from someone else, aiming to pay it as soon as possible."
Ji Shan never expected his sister, who once was too poor to even afford a bus fare, could now so easily say she could contribute one thousand.
The next moment, Ji Shan felt a bit ashamed.
"This afternoon, we will take Dad to the hospital and arrange the surgery after paying," Xu Qinghe said. "Ying Zi, you go with the third brother to take Dad for treatment, and I will go borrow the money."