They were simply too poor, ate poorly, couldn’t keep up with nutrition, and fell behind on medications. Even the healthiest of bodies would eventually break down.
Gong Mingxia thought for a moment and then paid five thousand yuan, having brought ten thousand yuan with her. With that, she had spent half of what she carried.
When she returned to the ward, she saw her mother anxiously pacing at the stairwell. It wasn’t until she saw her daughter coming up that she let out a sigh of relief.
This subtle change in expression warmed Gong Mingxia’s heart, "Mom, I’m not leaving, you don’t have to worry ,"
Due to her daughter’s words, Gong’s mother felt a sting in her nose, "Fourth, mom owes you so much. Now I’ve even made you pay. Won’t your family...?"
"Oh, mom, isn’t this what I’m supposed to do? Cao Yuan is a really good person, you don’t have to be so scared. Come on, let’s go back and figure out what to do next."
Mr. Gong’s condition had reached a critical point, beyond the help of money and medicine. So now, by staying behind, she just wanted to exert her last bit of strength.
"Mom, look at yourself, you must be so tired these days. Why don’t you go back, and I’ll stay here."
The Old Lady quickly shook her head, "How can I leave with your father ? He still needs to be turned over, helped with toileting... It’s inconvenient for a girl like you – no, no, I’d just be worrying at home. It’s better to stay here. You, on the other hand, have been running around all day, tired, right? Have you not gone home yet? Maybe you...?"
"I came back to see you and Dad. I’ll stay wherever you are. If you don’t want to go back, it’s fine. How about this? I’ll rent a place near the hospital, somewhere we can cook and rest, so we could take shifts watching over dad and not be so exhausted."
Gong’s mother’s eyebrows suddenly knit together, "Oh, how could that work? How much money would that cost? Your money is also money, you..."
Gong Mingxia shook her head, "Mom, your health is important too. We can’t sacrifice you in the process of caring for Dad. If you collapse, then we’ll only end up spending more. Alright, listen to me this time. I’ll handle it. Don’t worry about it."
Mingxia said this, picked up her bag and headed out. First, she asked the nurses, who directed her to a nearby real estate agency. After two or three hours, she finally found a rundown family quarter near the hospital. There was a one-bedroom flat on the ground floor with a kitchen and bathroom. The house was clean and the cookware was complete. At 300 yuan a month, the price wasn’t cheap, but it was convenient, including a shower. She paid on the spot.
Then she went to the market to buy groceries and made a pot of fish soup with tofu for the old man, and with the remaining soup, she made a bowl of long noodles for the Old Lady.
After that, carrying the newly purchased insulated jar, she headed to the hospital and discovered that the usually quiet hospital corridor was crowded with people.
Upon closer inspection, she recognized them – the Gong Family!
The eldest brother, second brother, third brother, fifth sister, sixth sister, and seventh brother were all there, along with their wives and husbands. The children hadn’t come, but the gathering was already formidable. Newest update provided by N0v3l.Fiɾe.net
About ten people – enough to alarm anyone, right?
The nurses had been watching them for a while now and kept reminding them to lower their voices.
Mingxia’s arrival caused them to immediately surround her, staring at her as if she were a rare animal.
Mingxia guessed that this must have happened because of Uncle Niu, whom she had met the day before. He must have told them.
Well, she handed the insulated box over to the Old Lady.
"Mom, this is the meal for you and dad. The noodles are very soft and easy to eat. I’ve already picked through the fish for bones, but be careful when you eat. I’ll take them to the rented house to talk, and I’ll be back in a little while."