“Lu He still cares about me,” Shen Qiaoyue said.

After saying that, he looked out the window at Lu Chen.

She never said she missed Lu He's cooking, yet she made Lu He come all the way back. Lu Chen is really something.

“I happen to have tomorrow off, so I came back on the way,” Lu He added.

Shen Qiaoyue thought that Lu He had been working for a while now.

"You've lost weight!" Shen Qiaoyue looked Lu He up and down; she had lost a lot of weight. "But you're much more confident now; you look completely different!"

"That's what Aunt Wen said too. I made a lot more dumplings today. After they're steamed, I'll take them to Aunt Wen's house." Lu He was still so thoughtful, always taking good care of everyone around her. She said with a smile, "I got paid today. I got twenty-five yuan, thirty jin of meat coupons, twenty jin of grain coupons, sugar coupons, soap coupons, and ten jin of oil coupons."

Shen Qiaoyue was surprised; this hospital provided meals and accommodation, and issued quite a lot of receipts.

"Keep these oil coupons and meat coupons for you and your brother. I won't need many at the hospital," Lu He added.

"No, you keep it for yourself. Your brother and I both get paid at work, it's enough for us."

Lu He works hard, so we definitely can't take her money.

"You'll need these when you want to eat out. Just leave me five jin of oil coupons, and you can keep the rest for yourself."

The family is quite well-off, and this is Lu He's hard-earned salary, so as her sister-in-law, she can't take it.

Seeing that Shen Qiaoyue wouldn't accept it, Lu He had no choice but to accept it.

"Then I'll wait. When my nephew and niece are born, I'll buy them lots of clothes and shoes." Lu He knew that Shen Qiaoyue didn't like arguing, so she didn't continue the topic.

The family has a long life ahead of them, and she will never forget the kindness of her elder brother and sister-in-law's family.

Lu Chen parked the car and went inside to wash his hands.

"Dumplings again today?" Lu Chen asked curiously.

Every time Lu He comes back, chicken soup and dumplings are always a must at home.

"What, you don't like it?" Lu He asked.

"No, I eat everything." Lu Chen asked casually, but his tone suggested that if he said he didn't like it, he would be met with unpredictable anger.

With Shen Qiaoyue as her backer, Lu He now dares to speak to Lu Chen like this.

There was nothing he could do; he had two only girls in the family, so he could only spoil them.

"After we finish eating, I need to help tidy up Anlude's room. The bicycle and sewing machine also need to be installed," Lu Chen said while helping to get the bowls.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiaoyue asked, "Aren't these all sorted out yet?"

"I ordered them from the city today. They were delivered by a big truck and they're supposed to arrive soon. The house is a bit drafty, so it needs to be renovated. The kitchen, sofa, chairs, and table will be renovated from the logistics department. But the sewing machine, radio, and bicycle are all part of the dowry, so they definitely need to be brand new."

After Lu Chen finished speaking, he added, "An Lude said that they slept in the living room with two cots last night."

"Ah!" Shen Qiaoyue exclaimed in shock, "Jin Yao really is flexible and adaptable!"

“Exactly, An Lude has the nerve to let Comrade Jiang Jinyao stay in a room like this. If it were me, I would break off the engagement,” Lu Chen complained.

Shen Qiaoyue slapped him on the shoulder and rolled her eyes at him, saying, "They're already married, it's no big deal to spend one night together." She pointed at Lu Chen, "Once you're out of here, don't say anything like that."

"Wife, I was just kidding." Lu Chen obediently shut his mouth and dared not say anything more.

In his wife's heart, Jiang Jinyao was more important than her husband, and she was even defending him against being beaten.

Despite his frustration, Lu Chen continued working.

When it was time to eat, Shen Qiaoyue was already waiting in the living room.

It feels so good to be waited on.

As soon as Xia Xiaoli finished work, she went to the hospital to have Liu Xinlan take pictures for examination.

After waiting for half an hour, Xia Xiaoli saw a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt walk over. He looked to be in his fifties and was well-maintained.

Her expression was serious, and her gaze fell directly on Xia Xiaoli.

As she walked towards them, Xia Xiaoli stood up shakily.

Liu Xinlan followed behind, and Xia Xiaoli's thought was that this person was Aunt Wenru, whom Sister Qiaoyue had mentioned.

"You are Xia Xiaoli?" Wen Ru looked at Xia Xiaoli. She was a girl, fair-skinned and delicate, and quite pretty.

Xia Xiaoli nodded and replied, "I am Xia Xiaoli."

"Come in, lie down, let me take a look." Wen Ru opened the door to the front ward and let Xia Xiaoli follow her in.

Liu Xinlan helped Xia Xiaoli lie down.

Wen Ru looked at Xia Xiaoli's feet, disinfected them, then lifted her trouser leg and touched them.

Does it hurt?

“A little,” Xia Xiaoli replied.

Wenru watched the film.

She frowned slightly and said, "The way this leg injury was treated was not professional at all, which caused you to miss the best time for treatment."

"Then... can it still be cured?" Xia Xiaoli asked nervously, clutching the hem of her clothes.

Looking at Xia Xiaoli's nervous expression, Wen Ru said, "It seems that it is possible now."

"However, you've missed the best time. If you want treatment, you'll have to go to a major hospital in Beijing, where the medical conditions are better, but the cost will also be higher."

Wen Ru looked at Xia Xiaoli's expression, and as soon as she finished explaining the cost, Xia Xiaoli's expression suddenly turned ugly.

She dared not speak again.

Zhang Dali, who had just arrived, overheard Wen Ru's words at the door.

"Aunt Wen, how much will this surgery cost?" Zhang Dali asked nervously.

Wen Ru heard the sound and looked outside at Zhang Dali.

"Even at the highest estimate, it will cost more than 500. After the repair, hospitalization, regular check-ups, and nursing care will all cost a lot. If she goes to Beijing, someone must accompany her, and the round trip will take about a month."

Wen Ru was calculating the cost of treatment at the Beijing Military Region Hospital; if she went to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the cost would be even higher.

"Dr. Wen, doctors from two major orthopedic departments in Beijing are coming here for training and exchange in a few days. Is it possible to avoid going to Beijing?" Liu Xinlan asked from the side.

Zhang Dali cannot leave home. Xiang Shulan is pregnant and needs someone to take care of her. In addition, Zhang Dali cannot take such a long leave.

Upon hearing this, Wen Ru asked, "Which two doctors?"

“They are all your friends,” Liu Xinlan said. “Several soldiers in the army were injured in their hands and legs during the demolition inspection. The army has arranged for an orthopedic doctor from Beijing to come and take a look. If possible, when they have time, they can take a look at Xiaoli’s injuries.”

"That's fine too." Wen Ru remembered the two fellow disciples and smiled, "I almost forgot, Xinlan, you're also an orthopedic surgeon. How about we arrange for her to be admitted to the hospital tomorrow afternoon? Her foot can't be delayed any longer."

Wen Ru could tell at a touch that if Xia Xiaoli didn't receive treatment, the inside of her leg had already become infected, which could potentially endanger her life.