Huang Wanzhen followed her and nodded, thinking that it would be great to save five dollars.

Director Anthony's office was exactly the same as it was last month.

Seeing Huang Wanzhen behind Bella, he raised his hand kindly and said, "Little girl, what took you so long? I have already written your surgical plan."

Huang Wanzhen calmed down her inner tension, raised the corners of her lips, and said with a smile: "Something happened at home, so I was delayed."

Anthony waved at her and said, "Come here, let me take a look at your foot and see if you can have surgery today."

Huang Wanzhen stepped over Bella, sat on the stool, took off her shoes and socks, and put her feet on another stool.

"It was a little swollen the past two days, but I haven't been walking much lately, so it's getting better."

After Anthony examined her, he pursed his lips and said, "It's still a little bad, Mister Shen, you give her some medicine and let her soak. If the effect is good, schedule the surgery for two o'clock in the afternoon."

Shen Junyan nodded and said, "Okay."

After leaving the office, Shen Junyan first led Huang Wanzhen and then followed Bella to the counter.

After weighing ten ingots, there were still four dollars missing.

This put Huang Wanzhen in a dilemma. She never wore jewelry when she went out, and today she thought she had enough silver, so she didn't prepare anything else.

Shen Junyan saw her embarrassed look and knew that she didn't bring enough money.

To be honest, he had thought that the girl would not come. After all, foot radiotherapy is not a small expense.

He was happy to see her coming today.

He has many sisters in his family, and his cousin also has bound feet. After returning from studying medicine in Japan, he specifically educated them about science.

No one is willing to try to unbind their feet.

This little girl is younger than my cousin, but she has such courage, which is really admirable.

"Let me put some padding on you first."

Huang Wanzhen hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, Dr. Shen. I will return it to you tomorrow."

Shen Junyan smiled gently, "Don't worry, just bring it over next time you come to the hospital."

After settling the bill, Huang Wanzhen felt relieved. The matter was finally settled.

Shen Junyan prepared the medicine and handed her over to a girl in her twenties, introducing her as a nurse from the West Surgery Department named Li Shengnan.

Li Shengnan had a long braided pigtail, a blue cloth jacket that had been washed white, a black cloth skirt, and a pair of cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles. She was dressed like a typical student.

While soaking her feet, Huang Wanzhen asked her curiously, "Nurse Li, are you still in school?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Li Shengnan's eyes. She lowered her head and whispered, "No."

Huang Wanzhen smiled at her in a friendly manner and said, "I really want to go to school and learn to read, but my family won't allow me to. I've always envied those girls who can go to school."

Li Shengnan looked at her in surprise, "Your family is willing to pay for your foot-binding surgery, but not send you to school?"

Huang Wanzhen said dishonestly: "I borrowed the money for the surgery. I haven't told my family about the surgery yet."

Li Shengnan: "What are you going to do when you go back today?"

Huang Wanzhen, a bachelor, said, "Things will work out in the end. The surgery fee has already been paid."

Li Shengnan admired her immensely and began to talk. "I used to be a student at Yenching University, but I dropped out due to a family tragedy."

Huang Wanzhen praised: "You are really amazing."

In this day and age, girls who can go to college are rare. Not only do they need to have a good family background, but they also need to be smart and hardworking enough.

Li Shengnan curled her lips. "What's so great about it? I've worked so hard for so long, and I still end up doing the dirtiest and most tiring work."

"Little girl, don't think about going out to work. Now that your family has money, plan more for yourself."

Huang Wanzhen: "Isn't it good to be a nurse?"

"That depends on what kind of nurse she is." Li Shengnan glanced at her and told her about her job. "I work twelve hours a day, alternating between day and night shifts. I have endless filth to clean up and endless bodies to wipe every day."

"I begged my teacher for this job."

"It's a bit dirty and tiring, but the salary is good."

"That's the only good thing about going to school."

As she spoke, she picked up the white cloth and squatted down to wipe Huang Wanzhen's feet.

Huang Wanzhen stopped her and said, "I'll do it myself."

Li Shengnan glanced at her sideways, "Do you mind if I touch your feet?"

Huang Wanzhen shook her head and took the white cloth from her hand. "What's there to mind? It's not like it hasn't been wiped before."

"I just get along with you. I'll do it myself. It won't tire me out, and it can also reduce your workload. How great is that."

Li Shengnan finally smiled with her teeth showing, and Huang Wanzhen felt that she really wanted to laugh this time.

"You little girl are quite funny."

Huang Wanzhen laughed, "I think I'm pretty funny too. My name is Huang Wanzhen. I might bother you again in the future, so just call me Wanzhen."

Li Shengnan straightened up and stretched, "Okay, I'll make a note of it."

"If you want to have surgery this afternoon, it's best not to walk. The food in the cafeteria here is cheap and delicious. Would you like me to bring you some?"

Huang Wanzhen smiled and nodded, "My pleasure."

For only five copper coins, Li Shengnan helped Huang Wanzhen get a sesame bun with vegetables and a bamboo tube of millet porridge.

"After you finish eating, just put the bamboo tube on the ground. I'll come back and collect it when I'm free."

Huang Wanzhen nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for your help."

Li Shengnan: "I'm happy to."

Looking at Li Shengnan twisting her waist and walking out of the ward, Huang Wanzhen felt a sour and bitter feeling in her heart.

She felt sorry for such a lovely and outstanding woman.

Huang Wanzhen, who was still feeling regretful in the previous second, suddenly felt a surge of energy in the next second. She wanted to seize every opportunity and resource around her and strive to take root and sprout. She didn't want to bloom or bear fruit, she just wanted to keep growing upwards and become a towering tree that no one could shake.

After dinner, Shen Junyan came over a while later. He pushed a wheelchair and said, "Get in. I'll take you to see Director Anthony."

Huang Wanzhen asked on the way: "Can I use this wheelchair forever?"

Shen Junyan: "This is not included in the cost, you need to rent or buy it separately."

Huang Wanzhen: "How much is it?"

Shen Junyan: "As for renting, it seems to be charged by the day. If you use it for a long time, it will definitely not be cost-effective. You can ask the person at the counter later."

Huang Wanzhen: “Oh.”

After the examination, Anthony said that the surgery was barely possible, but it would be better to rest for one more day, so he let Huang Wanzhen make her own choice.

Huang Wanzhen nodded immediately.

The operation lasted three hours and was quite successful. When Huang Wanzhen appeared in the ward again, her feet were wrapped in gauze.

"You need to take the medicine for five consecutive days. You can come to me to change it, or you can take the medicine home and change it."

"The director prescribed some sulfa drugs for you. If you have a fever, take the medicine first. If the fever doesn't go away, come to the hospital immediately."

After giving detailed instructions, Shen Junyan handed Huang Wanzhen over to Li Shengnan for care.

"Two hours later, if there's nothing unusual, you can leave."