Chapter 257 How Much Does It Cost?

This father saved a girl with an incurable disease.

This made him particularly admire her. It was not because he was patriarchal, but because he was used to seeing patients' families who were patriarchal.

That's why I feel so emotional.

"Thank you, doctor. I'm fine and healthy. But for my daughter, the recommendation here is to perform a craniotomy, right? How much would that cost?"

This is what Zhao Chengyan cares about most.

He only had 3,500 yuan on him, and yesterday he had already spent 1,000 yuan on various examinations and hospitalization.

If he had another surgery, he guessed it would definitely not be enough.

The old doctor pointed to the chair in front of the desk and motioned him to sit down.

"From the film, it appears there's a massive blood clot in the child's head. But you said she's been injured for nearly six months. From the films you brought, there's no sign of it shrinking in that time. This means it's impossible to rely on pure absorption."

"How much does that cost?"

Zhao Chengyan swallowed nervously and asked again.

"Let's not talk about money for now. Let me tell you about this child's illness and subsequent treatment."

Zhao Chengyan nodded.

"The child's blood clot must be removed through craniotomy. Only by removing it can the compressed nerves be relieved and there is hope of regaining mobility. Of course, this is not 100% certain, but there is a 60% chance that the blood clot is compressing the nerves and causing her to be unable to move."

"Her brain was damaged by a blunt instrument. You can see it right now. To put it bluntly, she's completely stupid. She doesn't understand anything, doesn't understand you, and doesn't even recognize people. This kind of situation requires rehabilitation training, which requires a lot of manpower and financial resources. It's a long-term process. It could take one, two, or even three, five, or ten years."

After the doctor finished speaking, he picked up the cup on the table and drank some water, waiting for Zhao Chengyan to digest it slowly.

Zhao Chengyan's solar plexus was throbbing violently. Not to mention the future, he was not even able to receive treatment now.

"If the doctor wants to treat the child to the level you mentioned, how much will it cost?" What he cared about most was money.

"The minimum cost for a craniotomy is NT$3,000, with no upper limit. If the child doesn't perform well and needs imported medication, it's even more expensive. The subsequent recovery costs a month, at least NT$2,000, too. That doesn't include the child's nutrition expenses, which are also a significant sum."

Zhao Chengyan suddenly felt like a deflated ball, slumping in his chair with no strength left.

Two thousand a month, let alone two thousand, he couldn't even come up with two hundred.

Another ten years of training?

The old doctor didn't say anything else, but waited for him to digest the answer.

Generally speaking, most people give up on this kind of situation because even if the child survives, she will suffer in the future. He has seen her and she is a beautiful girl.

They spent all their time and money to raise her, but when her parents got old, this child would only be bullied in society.

It’s better not to waste your energy and let the child be relieved sooner.

There is no filial son by the bedside of a long patient. This sentence also applies to parents and children. If the illness lasts for a long time, the parents' last bit of patience will be worn out. At that time, they are unwilling to give up, but they don't have the energy to continue. That period is when the child suffers the most.

The old doctor thought so in his heart, but he couldn't say it. No doctor would advise parents to give up their child.

Zhao Chengyan paused for a moment before finding his voice: "Thank you, Doctor Xie. I'll go back and discuss it and ask the mother for her opinion."

The old doctor smiled faintly and nodded, indicating that it was okay.

Zhao Chengyan returned to the ward in a daze. Looking at the small body on the bed, his heart ached.

"Chao Chao, what do you think Dad should do?"

His hoarse voice was filled with sadness.

If he were to give up the child, it would mean giving up Gu Wanxing, but he was still somewhat unwilling.

When he came to Kyoto, there were rumors everywhere that her dowry was one million. If it was true, then his Chao Chao would have the conditions to treat his illness.

But what if it’s fake?

But what is certain is that Gu Wanxing is fully capable of curing Chao Chao.

"Chao Chao, Daddy can only do this for you one last time. If you ask Mom and she wants to give up on you, then Daddy can't do anything about it."

Zhao Chengyan tucked the quilt for the child, and an unprecedented determination flashed in his eyes.

The next morning, while Zhao Chengyan was waiting for the doctor to finish his rounds, he took Zhao Chao in his arms and went to the public telephone booth on the first floor.

He first called the brigade.

Then he called his good brother.

Although Zhao Ergou and Zhang Qiu Sheng didn't want to talk to him because he always borrowed money, the mobile phone didn't have caller ID.

After answering the phone and hearing that he was not asking for a loan, I agreed to help him with a small favor.

It was agreed that he would call to confirm every day before returning to the ward.

…

Gu Wanxing, who came out of the hotel, had no idea what was happening in Kyoto.

At this time, the two men had finished breakfast and were driving towards the troops.

"I'm a little nervous." Gu Wanxing suddenly said as he looked at the scenery rapidly receding outside the window.

"Huh? Why are you so nervous? Why don't you just not go?"

Fu Zheng's eyes flashed with infinite tenderness and affection, and his tone was full of heartache.

Thinking of the scene last night where she fell asleep in bed without even taking off her shoes, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"What are you talking about? Let's go. Since we're here, I also want to see your working environment and feel the atmosphere in the army." This was the first time in her two lives that she had experienced this. How could she possibly turn back halfway?

Besides, she was still thinking about what the young soldier said when he answered the phone.

So she wanted to see if his life in the army was what she imagined. Sometimes she wondered if there was bullying in the army.

"Hey? By the way, why were you so angry when you dragged Gu Juanjuan to the city that day? What did she do?"

Gu Wanxing felt that the man was in a bad mood, so she smiled and changed the subject. Talking about something light could also ease the tension between them.

Hearing this, Fu Zheng's eyes, which were like peach petals, rolled up when she was caught off guard.

"Don't mention it. She scolded you all the way."

Fu Zheng said unhappily.

"Huh? She scolded me? What did she scold me for?"

Gu Wanxing could already imagine the atmosphere in the car at that time. Gu Juanjuan must have scolded her for being pretentious, unkind, and a boaster.

"You really want to hear it?"

"Um."

"Forget it, I don't want to talk about it." Fu Zheng turned the steering wheel again and shut up.

Gu Wanxing lowered his eyes in deep thought, then sighed and said, "You're just scolding me for getting married for the second time, right?"

"I've never met such people. My aunt, that is, my grandmother, is the most unreasonable and unreasonable person I have ever met in the world. But your stepsister and cousin are even worse than them, so you should stay away from them. People like them are not worth associating with."

Fu Zheng looked straight ahead and complained very seriously. In his heart, no one could be as good as his grandmother. They were really nitpicking. After picking out the bones, they still wanted to find meat on the bones. It was endless. It was worse than being bitten by a dog than arguing with them all day long.

"I understand. So your mom and grandma don't get along well? I always thought you only had your mom and your sister."

Fu Zheng: ...

He still has a father, but he is not sure of his father's exact location yet. He just knows that he is still alive. It took him six years to obtain this information.