Chapter 197
“The surgery was successful. The patient only needs to wait for the anesthesia to wear off, and she’ll wake up,” the doctor stated coldly.
Although she hadn’t come out just now, the nurse who went inside also reported the situation outside to her. She was extremely infuriated to the point of raging when she heard, wishing she could come out and scold that despicable person fiercely.
But Jiang Quansheng had taken off his disguise completely. He didn’t care how others looked at him, as long as his wife was still alive, and he wouldn’t be arrested for murder.
“Go and get the admission procedures done for her now. She’ll have to stay in the hospital for at least a month,” the doctor urged.
Jiang Quansheng felt his heart ache at the mention of a month-long hospital stay.
“How much does a month’s hospital stay cost?”
“Medical fees plus hospital stay cost about one yuan a day, so it’s thirty yuan a month.” The doctor’s face darkened at his stingy appearance.
Having just spent fifty-six yuan and now needing an additional thirty yuan, Jiang Quansheng felt despair.
“Can she not stay that long in the hospital? Can she start with three days? I only have money for three days now. I’ll come back with more money and complete the rest of the admission process.” He cautiously inquired.
The doctor could guess what he was up to, but if he didn’t admit it, there was nothing she could do.
“Alright, go get the admission for three days done,” the doctor said impatiently.
Su Xiaoxiao watched Jiang Quansheng take the hospital forms and leave with the police, then approached Jiang Yexun.
“Brother Yexun, do you think he’d actually agree to let Yu Siping stay in the hospital for a month?” She asked, curious.
Jiang Yexun shook his head. “If she manages to stay for three days, it’ll be considered good.”
Perhaps he was too angry, so even two yuan didn’t matter to him, and he’d return to vent.
Their main strategy was to make themselves out to be the victim, ensuring no one else had it easy.
Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun accompanied Jiang Quansheng and took Yu Siping to the ward.
Although they didn’t want to be involved in Yu Siping’s life or death, there wasn’t anyone around her, and they couldn’t just leave abruptly.
Because their situation was messy, the doctor specially arranged a room with fewer people; it only had an elderly couple.
Seeing the gloomy faces of the newcomers, the old couple didn’t ask anything.
The police didn’t give Jiang Quansheng a chance to stall any further; they took him away.
Guo watched silently as Yu Siping lay quietly on the hospital bed, bloodless. “Poor thing, she’s married to such a husband.”
Su Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement. “That’s why a woman’s marriage is like a rebirth. You really have to be careful.”
Jiang Yexun reached out and held her hand, making a sincere promise. “Little educated youth, don’t worry. Whatever you do, I’ll accompany you. I won’t say a harsh word or lay a finger on you no matter what happens.”
Su Xiaoxiao was electrified, her body feeling a warm flow, and half of her ear was not only hot but also buzzing. She swallowed discreetly, leaning instinctively against Jiang Yexun.
Feeling the light weight on his shoulder, Jiang Yexun softly chuckled in a joyful tone. “Are you tired? When we get back, I’ll heat the bath water for you and give you a massage.”
Instantly, Su Xiaoxiao’s mind pictured a bath and a relaxing massage, causing her body to relax further.
“Stop making things up; when I get back, I won’t do anything. I’ll just sleep!” Su Xiaoxiao pouted her rosy lips and glared at him with a touch of irritation.
He seemed to have learned to be naughty; he wasn’t as honest as in the last life. He actually learned to provoke her.
Was she the kind of person who needed provoking?
She was already unable to resist various things. It might be better to just ask for her life directly.
Jiang Yexun remained silent, looking gently and affectionately at the girl leaning on his shoulder.
“Sleep for a while, good girl. You’ve been running around, and you must be very tired. I’ll go to the state-run restaurant to get some delicious food. We can eat it before returning to the production team.” He said to her gently .
Indeed, Su Xiaoxiao was very tired. When she heard Jiang Yexun’s comforting voice, she fell into a deep sleep.
Jiang Yexun put his arm around Su Xiaoxiao’s waist from behind, allowing her to rest against him more steadily, sleeping more comfortably.
Aunt Guo stood silently beside them, afraid to disturb Su Xiaoxiao’s sleep.
When Yu Siping woke up, she witnessed this heartwarming scene. Not seeing her husband or other Jiang family members, she felt a chilling emptiness.
“Ah… Ah…” She struggled to make a sound.
Aunt Guo worried she might overexert herself, hastily advised, “Okay, calm down. How they are now has nothing to do with you. Take care of yourself.”
But Yu Siping continued to fret relentlessly.
“Shut up!” Jiang Yexun placed a firm hand on Su Xiaoxiao’s ear and glared at her with cold and deep eyes.
Yu Siping was immediately frightened and quieted down. But Su Xiaoxiao was disturbed from her sleep.
She yawned, stretching and rubbing her eyes.
Jiang Yexun’s large hand gently rubbed her back, making her feel as if she were a boneless snake, comfortably leaning against Jiang Yexun’s shoulder again.
“So tired! I’m going to sleep for two days and nights after I get back. I’m not going to the stone quarry for work tomorrow,” Su Xiaoxiao mumbled drowsily in Jiang Yexun’s ear.
Jiang Yexun agreed softly, comforting, “Alright, no stone quarry. It’s getting colder; you shouldn’t be working there for so long.”
“Then you go to the state-run restaurant and buy some food. I’m so hungry,” Su Xiaoxiao mumbled.
She was both tired and hungry, and her whole body was aching terribly.
Before, she had carried Yu Siping all the way to the city hospital, and that was purely out of her sheer determination. Now that the ordeal was over and she had rested, all kinds of pain began to surface.
“Alright, you and my mother wait here; I’ll be right back. Is there anything particular you’d like to eat?” Jiang Yexun asked with meticulous concern.