Chapter 160 Strike While the Iron Is Hot

He turned to look at his mother, Shen Cuifen, his voice weak, filled with unease and guilt.

Shen Cuifen gently patted her son's head, her tone gentle.

"Don't be afraid. He won't die."

She paused, then lowered her voice even further.

"Even if he really dies, it has nothing to do with you. It was all his own doing, so there's no need to feel guilty."

Shen Fuhua's throat moved, but he ultimately remained silent.

She simply leaned closer to her mother.

A few minutes later, several nurses rushed in.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

One of them casually lifted the curtain of the partition.

When they looked inside, they were stunned.

A figure moved about beside the hospital bed, and a wad of damp gauze lay scattered on the floor.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of urine.

It was Zheng Mingyue's husband who raised his chin and answered in a calm tone.

"I don't know, it just started shouting suddenly."

The nurses didn't have time to ask any more questions and rushed over to start checking on the patient.

But as soon as they got close, they heard a scream filled with shock and anger.

"ah!!!"

Immediately following was the exasperated voice of the nurse in charge.

"Are you all crazy?! Who told you to insert catheters yourselves?! Don't you have any common sense?!"

"What if they get infected? You'll have to cut all of these tubes!"

As she spoke, she quickly checked the patient's vital signs.

"Ouch!"

Zhou Wenjuan screamed and staggered backward, almost falling to the ground.

Why did you push my mom?!

Lu Zhongping instantly exploded and shouted those words at the top of his lungs.

Shen Cuifen initially felt a sense of satisfaction listening to the chaotic commotion on the other end of the line.

But the moment she saw Lu Zhongping step forward, the smile on her face turned cold.

It turns out that Lu Zhongping wasn't incapable of protecting his mother; he simply didn't want to protect her, his own mother.

Shen Cuifen closed her eyes and smiled softly.

I've already signed the severance agreement; I have absolutely no connection with his family anymore.

Let them be.

Over there, Lu Jianguo was curled up on the bed, his whole body convulsing from the excruciating pain.

The nurses rushed in and out, their footsteps hurried, the trays in their hands clattering.

Just then, Zheng Mingyue returned from buying food.

She glanced at the chaotic scene in the ward and her brows furrowed immediately.

"What happened? Is the person dying?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Cuifen felt her frustration lessen and almost burst out laughing.

She forced herself to remain silent, shook her head, and spoke in a low voice.

"He's not dead."

Lu Jianguo was still howling in pain, rolling around on the bed.

Meanwhile, Shen Cuifen's stomach was also acting up, making loud, rumbling noises.

Shen Fuhua was on a restricted diet after surgery and could not eat anything.

She simply took out her own meat buns, intending to have something to eat first.

"Sister Mingyue, here are some steamed buns. If you don't mind them being greasy, take them and have some."

Qin Yongcai was worried that she would go hungry, so he bought ten of them in one go.

Shen Cuifen handed over five of them.

Zheng Mingyue didn't refuse and took two.

Two are enough!

She took out her lunchbox and placed it on the small cabinet.

"Cuifen, come on, let's eat together."

The three lunchboxes are clearly visible.

Stir-fried pork, pork rib soup, stir-fried cabbage, and a small glass jar of pickled vegetables.

"Don't be disgusted by my cooking, just eat it."

As she spoke, she lifted the lid, and the aroma immediately filled the air.

Shen Cuifen shook her head repeatedly, her smile sincere.

"You don't mind? Then I won't be polite!"

"Mom! I'm hungry too!"

Shen Fuhua's little face puffed up slightly, her eyes filled with longing.

As soon as I opened the lunchbox, the rich aroma of meat wafted into my nose.

He immediately remembered the lunch he had at noon.

My stomach started to hurt at that point, so I forced myself to eat two bites before putting down my chopsticks.

If he weren't curled up in bed in pain, he could have devoured three steamed buns in a row!

"No way! You haven't even farted yet, your intestines are blocked, you can't eat now!"

Shen Cuifen spoke with absolute certainty.

The doctor just finished rounds and said that if the digestive system is blocked, one cannot eat, otherwise the symptoms will worsen.

She cannot break the rules just because the child is pitiful.

Shen Fuhua's face immediately fell.

"Can't I even smell it?"

"Oh, when you can eat solid food, Auntie will stew a chicken for you herself!"

Zheng Mingyue waved her hand and spoke in a loud voice.

Upon hearing this, Shen Fuhua's eyes lit up instantly.

"Really? Auntie, you're the best person in the world! You're beautiful and kind-hearted!"

Shen Cuifen rolled her eyes at these words.

This kid's mouth is so smooth it's like it's been smeared with oil; he can coax people without even thinking.

But this method was particularly effective on Zheng Mingyue.

Zheng Mingyue laughed and patted his shoulder hard.

"You're so sweet-talking! Just wait, I'll slaughter the chicken tomorrow!"

Zheng Mingyue smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits.

Shen Cuifen shook her head helplessly, but couldn't help but smile slightly.

“Sister Mingyue, don’t spoil him like that. This kid is as greedy as a mouse. He acts like he’s never seen the world before when he sees food. He’s never been serious.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Fuhua immediately stuck out his tongue at her.

His mischievous look showed that his spirits were gradually returning.

Zheng Mingyue waved her hand and laughed even louder.

"Kids should be lively and energetic to be lovable! Those who are quiet all the time just make people feel sorry for them. I love that type! They're so energetic!"

As they were talking, they suddenly heard Lu Jianguo's heart-wrenching wail.

Strangely enough, it sounds quite appetizing.

Shen Cuifen swallowed four large steamed buns in one go.

At this moment, Lu Jianguo's groans gradually subsided.

"The catheter must not fall out! If it does, call the nurse immediately! Don't try to fix it yourself!"

The nurse on duty was so angry that she stomped her feet.

What kind of mess is this?!

How could an adult dare to handle a urinary catheter himself?

Isn't this playing with someone's life?

"I'm just afraid you'll scold me..."

Zhou Wenjuan lowered her head, her voice so soft it was like a mosquito's hum.

The nurses were completely dumbfounded when they heard this.

"Why would we yell at you? This is our job! If a patient has a problem, we have to take care of it! It's our duty, not to cause trouble!"

"Doing it myself can save some money."

Zhou Wenjuan muttered something under her breath.

The nurses almost couldn't catch their breath.

"If you could do it all, what would we be doing?! Is the hospital just for show? Are the professional medical staff just for show?!"

The lead nurse clenched her fists, her chest heaving violently.

She suppressed her anger and commanded, enunciating each word clearly.

"If this happens again, call for help immediately! Don't you dare lay a hand on me! If there's a next time, I'll personally call security to remove you!"

Zhou Wenjuan nodded timidly.

Without saying a word, the nurse pulled the person out.

Shen Cuifen and Zheng Mingyue exchanged a glance, both lowering their heads to suppress their laughter.

"By the way, Cuifen, have you sold all the shoes you bought last time?"

Zheng Mingyue asked in a low voice.

Shen Cuifen nodded.

"Sold out! It was all gone in less than a week, and even people who want to restock are asking me for a second batch."

Her tone was light and cheerful.

"I was planning to ask you for some more money to make a quick buck while the iron was hot. But then my son suddenly had an accident, and I don't have time to think about business anymore. I have to take care of him first. Once he's fully recovered, I'll come find you right away, and we can work together again!"