Chapter 248 Judging People by Their Eyes

The Liu family fled, and everyone took good care of Da Niu'er. The family did not discriminate against girls, but even so, Da Niu'er did not make much progress.

I often get sick when the weather changes from hot to cold.

These past few days, the sky suddenly cleared up and the snow melted, but it didn't stay warm for more than a day or two before the weather changed drastically and it suddenly got cold again.

Springtime in the prefectural city is unpredictable, with temperatures varying significantly between morning and evening.

"We just moved in, and there are still many trivial matters to take care of. It was my oversight."

Lin Yuesha noticed that the group only had one or two sets of clothes to change into, and that Uncle Liu's coat was patched upon patched, and that's when she realized this problem.

If there are servants in the household, the master is responsible for providing clothing for all four seasons.

"When did Liu's family leave? They haven't come back yet."

Lin Yuesha put down her package, took out her pen and notebook, and wrote down the item she needed to purchase: cotton and fabric.

Even though you can only wear a cotton-padded coat for a few days, you still need to have a spare. After all, winters in the north are very long, and it will be too late to make a new one when winter comes.

"Speaking of which, he should have been back by now; he left before noon."

Longjing glanced at the sky and hesitated before speaking.

She only asked one question at the time, but she didn't know where the family went to get treatment for their daughter. Now it's hard to find people when they go out.

"Then let's wait a little longer."

It was already late afternoon, and the sky was pitch black. At this time, Changqing Academy was already locked up, so it seemed that I wouldn't be able to send the money to my elder brother today.

With no time to lose, Lin Yuesha packed her things and waited for Liu Quan's family to deliver a message.

About an hour later, Liu Quan returned, covered in sweat.

"Liu Quan, Miss is back."

Bai Cha waited for news at the courtyard gate, and when she saw someone, she quickly said...

"White Tea, do you have any money left?"

Liu Quan wiped his sweat and said somewhat embarrassedly.

The master has already paid a month's salary, and they are worried that the money in their hands will not be enough and they will need to buy something.

He went out to see a doctor for his daughter, Da Niu, and had already borrowed the money from Long Jing, but it was still far from enough.

A few hundred coins a month is a lot for ordinary people, but it's not even enough for one dose of medicine for Da Niu'er.

Liu Quan was very anxious about this. He was too ashamed to ask for money, but he had no choice but to borrow it.

"I haven't been home recently, so I've kept all my monthly allowance. Take it if you need it urgently."

Bai Cha readily agreed, understanding Liu Quan's family's difficulties. However, judging from the current situation, even a few hundred copper coins seemed insufficient.

"How much more silver do we need?"

If that's still not enough, Bai Cha suggests borrowing some from the young lady.

"Fifty taels."

Liu Quan wiped his sweat. The doctor said that Da Niu'er was in serious condition and could not be saved without fifty taels of silver.

However, even if he sold his entire family again, he still wouldn't be able to raise that much money, and he was filled with despair.

Borrowing money from Bai Cha isn't for saving a life.

"Da Niu'er has never eaten braised meat from a time-honored brand before. She drools with envy when she sees others eating it."

After Liu Quan finished speaking, his eyes reddened. This small wish was something his parents couldn't fulfill; they could only feel sorry for their poor daughter.

He borrowed money not to see a doctor, but to ask the meat vendor if he could buy just a little bit to feed his daughter, so she could leave without regrets.

Born into his family, his children have suffered so much.

Da Niu'er suddenly fell into a coma, and her father didn't know yet, so Liu Quan couldn't bring himself to speak.

After finally overcoming all hardships and finding a good home, Da Niu couldn't stay.

"Fifty taels?"

Bai Cha was startled when she heard this, but she couldn't bear to do it.

Da Niu'er is a very sensible girl. Although she's not in good health, she always quietly helps with the chores. Bai Cha herself has a younger brother, and she sold herself into servitude to save him. She understands the Liu family's helplessness the most.

"Wait here, I'll report to Miss. She hasn't rested yet and is waiting for news."

Bai Cha made a quick decision, telling Liu Quan to wait where he was while she went in to deliver the message.

"Fifty taels of silver?"

Lin Yuesha was surprised. She did have the money, and it wasn't unreasonable to spend money to save someone.

However, she always felt that something was a little unreliable.

Da Niu's illness is a result of accumulated problems that cannot be cured overnight. What can fifty taels of silver buy? Ginseng can only keep her alive for a short while.

"Let's go, let's go take a look with Liu Quan."

Lin Yuesha dressed neatly and went out with white tea in her hand. She carried a heavy purse filled with silver.

"Liu Quan, take me to the clinic."

Not all doctors are committed to healing and saving lives; many are unscrupulous and dishonest.

If the doctor's skills are not good, go to another clinic.

"Miss……"

Liu Quan opened his mouth, wanting to say that since things had already come to this, it would be better to let his daughter leave in peace, but the words stuck in his throat.

If there is even a glimmer of hope, how could parents give up on their child? They would give their lives for their child!

"Enough talk, just lead the way."

Lin Yuesha urged Liu Quan, and the three of them headed straight for the main street. Not far away, there was indeed a large clinic.

After the three entered, a young boy asked, "Do you have fifty taels? If not, then collect your daughter's body."

The boy spoke very directly, staring at Liu Quan's tattered clothes before making a sarcastic remark.

"How can you talk like that?"

Lin Yuesha realized that this clinic was unreliable just from a snobbish little boy.

For parents, their children are flesh of their own flesh. It is truly a helpless situation when the family has no money for medical treatment. However, the young apprentice doctor actually stabbed someone in the heart at a critical moment.

If it weren't for the fact that the boy was still young, Lin Yuesha would have liked to slap him a few times.

"What kind of talk is that? Medical treatment is free? If you're too poor to afford medical treatment, then just wait to die."

After the young medicine boy finished speaking, he lifted the curtain, turned around, and went inside.

The clinic was brightly lit, and the doctors on duty all had indifferent expressions, ignoring everything.

Where is Da Niu'er?

There are priorities, and Lin Yuesha didn't have time to argue with an idiot. She turned to ask Liu Quan.

"I'm waiting for a room."

Having witnessed too much of the coldness and warmth of human relationships as a servant, Liu Quan was already numb to it all, and he replied mechanically.

In the clinic, patients were treated differently, with three classes of rooms: upper, middle, and lower. Ordinary people were only entitled to receive treatment in the lower-class rooms.

When the group arrived at the place Liu Quan had mentioned, they found it empty.

"Excuse me, where are the patients inside?"

An old woman passed by, and Liu Quan bowed and scraped, asking her ingratiatingly.

"They were kicked out without being paid, I think in the backyard."

The old woman glanced at it and said casually.

This is a clinic, not a charity. If you don't have money for medical treatment, you should go to a barefoot doctor, not come here. How could she admire the shamelessness of this family?

This is the largest clinic in the prefectural city. The doctor there is highly skilled, but if you don't have money, you can't even get in. What kind of treatment can you get if you don't have money?