"Fine, if you won't tell me, I'll ask the doctor myself!"

Seeing that Wang Qian did not answer for a long time, Lu Chengfeng got a little angry and turned to leave.

"Big Cousin!"

Wang Qian pulled Lu Chengfeng back. "Alright, since you insist on knowing, I'll tell you the truth."

Lu Chengfeng turned around and stared at Wang Qian. Beneath his seemingly serious expression, there was a hint of unease and apprehension.

Wang Qian took a deep breath and said seriously, "More than 1,200!"

Lu Chengfeng's body trembled slightly, his face turned deathly pale, and a deep sense of powerlessness rose in the depths of his eyes.

But after a moment of hesitation, he forced a stiff smile. "Xiao Qian, you've paid all the medical bills for my dad, right?"

Having worked in the city for so long, he has a general understanding of some hospital procedures.

You need to pay the corresponding fees first before the doctor will perform the surgery.

The surgery is scheduled for 4 PM, which means Wang Qian has already paid his father's medical bills.

"I've paid!"

Wang Qian did not deny it, but then he comforted him, "But cousin, don't think too much about it. Money is just an external thing. Being alive is the most important thing."

"Xiaoqian, I..."

Lu Chengfeng wanted to say something more, but as soon as he spoke, he choked up and couldn't make a sound. His eyes also turned red uncontrollably.

Afraid that Wang Qian and Lin Chao would see him, he quickly turned his head to the side, pretending that there was movement over there and he wanted to observe it carefully.

After more than ten seconds, he turned his gaze back and solemnly assured him, "Xiao Qian, don't worry, I will definitely pay you back. But you should also know that I have only been working in Linjiang City for a few months and I don't have that much money on me."

At this point, he hurriedly reached into his pocket and pulled out a plastic bag.

"Don't!"

Before Lu Chengfeng could even open it, Wang Qian hurriedly stopped him, "We can talk about the money later. I'm not in a hurry to ask you for it, why are you in such a rush?"

"Paying back debts is a matter of course!"

Lu Chengfeng insisted, "I wasn't home, but you took my dad to the county hospital in Nanming County for a checkup and then brought him to Linjiang City. I don't know how to thank you enough. I will definitely pay back the money I owe you."

Ignoring Wang Qian's attempts to stop him, he forcibly unfolded the plastic bag.

What was revealed was a pile of loose change, ranging from a penny or two to ten or twenty dollars, but not a single hundred-dollar bill.

All added up, it would probably only be a little over a hundred yuan.

"Xiao Qian, here's 108.3 yuan. Take it."

As he spoke, he wrapped the unfolded plastic bag up again and stuffed it into Wang Qian's hand. "My salary isn't high, and I can't come up with that much money right now, but when I go home for the New Year, I'll be able to pay you back at least two hundred yuan."

"Let's talk about it during the New Year!"

Wang Qian stuffed the plastic bag containing the money back into his pocket. "I don't need the money right now, so there's no need to rush to pay me back."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Also, you should spend money as you see fit. Don't be stingy just because you need to pay me back, especially on food and clothing. You absolutely cannot skimp on those two things."

Lu Chengfeng opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

A moment later, he punched Wang Qian in the chest and laughed, "You little rascal, you've really made something of yourself now!"

...

The surgery began promptly at 4 PM.

The process was a bit tough, but thankfully it went smoothly in the end.

Next, all you need to do is rest well, wait for the wound to heal, have the stitches removed, and have it checked to make sure there are no problems before you can be discharged and go home.

Wang Qian and Lin Chao did not stay at the hospital. After Lu Aiting finished her surgery, she consulted with the doctor about the results. After confirming that the surgery was successful, Wang Qian went straight to the train station.

He brought Lu Aiting to Linjiang City for medical treatment only because Lu Chengfeng wasn't there.

Now that Lu Chengfeng has arrived and someone is taking care of Lu Aiting, there's no point in him staying. He might as well hurry back to Nanming County and do his own thing.

After all, there was a whole host of other problems waiting for him to deal with.

However, before leaving, he took out five hundred yuan and forcibly stuffed it into Lu Chengfeng's hand.

"Big cousin, you're short on cash right now, so please take this money in case the hospital needs to charge additional medical expenses."

"no!"

Lu Chengfeng immediately refused, "You paid over 1,200 yuan for our medical expenses, and I don't know how to thank you enough. How can I accept your money now?"

He paused, then added, "Besides, I still have over a hundred yuan on me, which is enough."

"Just take it!"

Wang Qian insisted, "If you don't need the money, you can return it to me after you take your uncle home from the hospital."

Without saying a word, he forcibly threw the money on the hospital bed and fled as if he were escaping.

Lu Chengfeng wanted to chase after him to return the money, but he stopped after only a few steps.

Wang Qian is right. Although the surgery was successful, if any unexpected events occur, additional medical expenses may be required.

He only had a little over a hundred yuan on him, and if that wasn't enough, he would be in a very awkward situation.

Just in case, it's best to keep it for now.

If he doesn't need it, he can return it to Wang Qian after he takes his father home from the hospital.

"This brat, could it be that he really made a lot of money from the potato business these past few months?"

Looking at the five hundred yuan that Wang Qian had thrown on the hospital bed, Lu Chengfeng felt both moved and gratified.

As for Lin Chao, he did not return with Wang Qian, but instead found a hotel nearby to stay in, preparing to continue his market research the next day.

...

What is this patient's name?

A nurse pushed in the IV equipment and asked Lu Chengfeng, who was sitting on the hospital bed.

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!