Chapter 77
After staying in the village for two days, the family of four had a rare chance to relax.
On the way to school on Monday, Zhong Miao discovered that some people on the street were already wearing down jackets. There were quite a few of them, especially the children. They looked round like little dumplings in their down jackets, which was quite cute.
Thanks to their old father, the whole family can wear down jackets even in the winter. They are light and warm, much better than those thick cotton-padded jackets.
When she arrived at school, she felt that something was wrong with Li Qiumo.
His face was pale, completely different from his usual warm white, and sweat was oozing from his forehead. He barely finished the class and went back to the office to rest.
Zhong Miao followed him, "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, just a stomachache."
"How long has it been hurting?"
"The pain started in the second half of the night and has never gone away. No matter how much I take medicine, it doesn't help."
"Let's go to the hospital."
"No need, it's just a stomachache." Li Qiumo was a little hesitant. The hospital smelled of medicine, so he decided not to go if he could.
"Come on, you can't even walk properly. Hurry up, pack your things and follow me to the hospital."
"Okay." Li Qiumo also felt that this time it was a bit serious. He had felt pain before and it would be fine after taking some painkillers. This time, he didn't know what happened and it was particularly serious. Seeing that Zhong Miao was going to carry him to the hospital, he might as well follow her obediently.
When they arrived at the hospital, Zhong Miao took him to the emergency room. After examination, the doctor said he had appendicitis and recommended surgery.
Li Qiumo was hanging an IV drip in the temporary ward, thinking about the test results. "Zhong Miao, do you think I should have surgery?"
"You decide for yourself, but you still need to take medicine to reduce inflammation first. The surgery requires the signature of a relative. Where are your family members? Do you want me to call them for you?"
The master and the disciple discussed how to deal with it.
It was only then that Zhong Miao learned that Li Qiumo's family was not in the city, but in a small county town nearby. It would take until three or four in the afternoon for his family to arrive.
"Well, don't worry. You've got the medicine now, so surgery isn't necessary. What if the inflammation goes away?"
Seeing that Zhong Miao was really anxious, Li Qiumo couldn't help but comfort her.
"You have to let your family arrive first. What if the pain is still there and you need surgery later?"
"Well, you should call me then. My dad should be at work at this time."
"Okay, lie down for a while, I'll go downstairs to make a phone call."
Zhong Miao ran downstairs and made a phone call at the hospital canteen.
"Hello." A strange voice came from the other end.
"Hello, I'm looking for Li Datong." Zhong Miao said hurriedly.
"Oh, Lao Li, wait a minute, I'll go call him."
After Old Man Li answered the phone, Zhong Miao quickly told him about Li Qiumo's condition and the address of the hospital. Old Man Li on the other side was a little anxious after hearing this. "Miss, please help us take care of him first. I will take some leave and go home to ask his mother to come over with me."
"Okay, don't worry. I've already given you an anti-inflammatory drug. I think it will ease up. Please be careful on the road."
"Okay, okay, thank you, thank you."
Afterwards, Zhong Miao called Pei Ze again to tell him about the situation here, and that she might be back late at night, so she would have to wait until Li Qiumo's parents arrived before she could leave.
Zhong Miao was afraid that Li Qiumo would need surgery, so she didn't dare give him lunch and asked him to keep his stomach empty.
Li Qiumo took some medicine, and although the pain was relieved a little, it did not stop. He probably needed surgery.
He was amused and confused by Zhong Miao's nervous look. Appendicitis was not a serious illness, and even if surgery was required, it would be a minor operation and there was nothing to be afraid of.
"You've been busy from morning to afternoon, and now you just sit there and take a good rest."
"Yeah." Zhong Miao just explained the situation to the doctor. If he wants to have the surgery, his family members must be present and sign the consent form.
When Mr. and Mrs. Li heard that their son might need surgery, the old couple rushed to the hospital from the county town as quickly as possible. It was only three o'clock when they arrived at the hospital, and they didn't even have a sip of water during the journey.
When they found the door of their son's ward, they saw their silly son drinking water with an enamel cup in his mouth. On the handle of the other end of the cup was a white and tender little hand. It belonged to a very beautiful little girl.
The old couple just stood at the door of the ward in a daze, thinking that something had happened to their 34-year-old bachelor. They were a little bit in disbelief for a moment, and even more so, they were not confident.
Li Qiumo finished drinking the water, and Zhong Miao put the cup aside. At this moment, Li Qiumo saw her parents, "What are you two standing there for? How did you get here so quickly?"
The old couple tried to remain natural. The old man pulled the old lady into the ward and said, "I heard that you were in trouble. Your mother and I were worried."
Zhong Miao also saw the old couple at this time, "Uncle and aunt, it's like this..."
The old couple listened to the little girl talking about Li Qiumo's illness, especially their son's condition. They were relieved to hear that it was nothing serious.
When the old couple heard that they still had to undergo surgery, they became a little worried. Although it was just appendicitis, surgery was still required.
Li's mother spoke first, "Girl, this time it's all thanks to you. Thank you for your help."
"It's not a problem. I'm Teacher Li's student. It's my duty. I'll go get the doctor and we'll discuss whether and when to have the surgery."
"Okay, okay, thank you, thank you."
Zhong Miao had just left the ward. Li's mother saw that her son was in good condition. Although he was a little weaker than usual, he was fine. "Hey, tell me, this girl is your student. What's your relationship with her?"
She saw it all just now. Feed him water. This bastard actually let a girl feed him water. How could she not think too much?
Her son was quite playful for a while when he was young, but then for some reason, he suddenly lost interest in girls. Today, this old man actually asked a girl to feed him water. What does that mean? It must be possible. How can the old couple not be excited?
"Don't even think about it. She's already married." Li Qiumo was speechless. She didn't even let him go when he was sick. She really wanted a daughter-in-law so much that she treated every girl she met as her own daughter-in-law.
"What? Such a young girl is married?" Li's mother was shocked. The little thought she had just come up with was instantly shattered. Li's father also looked deeply shocked.
"Alas, your son is not destined for that. I really don't understand what you guys are worrying about all day."
"Humph, if you weren't so disappointing, would your mother and I be so worried?"
"Well, first of all, I want to make it clear that Zhong Miao is my student and she just got in this year. Besides, that girl got married a year ago. She was already married when we met. Don't bother with her. They're doing very well together. Don't bother with her."
"You're useless. You met a girl half a year later than others. Tell me, why couldn't you meet someone earlier?"
The old mother has become obsessed with the old bachelor in the family and dares to say anything.
"I might have to go into the operating room soon. Can't you just focus on your business?"
"Appendicitis, that's nothing. The old man next door had his appendix removed last year and he's fine."
Li Qiumo had a headache. He knew that this was what the old man and the old woman meant when they came. "Mom, listen to me, is what you said reasonable?"
Li Qiumo is the youngest son in the family, the most precious old boy, and he is promising. He became a university teacher at a young age. His only shortcoming is that he is a bachelor and he refuses to get married no matter what. His parents are in their sixties. How can they not be anxious?
Li Qiumo felt a little regretful. He should have told them when they were on the show so that they could get to know Zhong Miao. He was too lazy to tell them then, and now it has only caused more misunderstandings.
Old Li was unhappy. He was old enough to accept the factory's re-employment after retirement due to his skills, hoping to work a few more years to save up some money for this kid to get married. But this kid was not motivated at all. "You little bastard, you have the nerve to say that to your mother. You are so old and not getting married. Is that a decent thing for you?"
"If I want to get married, I need someone to marry me. Isn't there anyone suitable?"
"You kid, huh, that girl is already married, so forget it. We can't destroy someone's family. But if she's not doing well, you can pry her away. We don't care about second marriages."
Old Li had sharp eyes and a glimmer of hope. He thought his son must like that girl. With his son's mean look, anyone who didn't like him wouldn't be able to get close to him, let alone give him water. What's more, the girl was really beautiful, the kind of spiritual beauty that you couldn't find in TV dramas.
"My father, you are such a good father. My wife is an entrepreneur, Ming'an Home Furnishing. Have you seen her on TV? How could she not be doing well? Besides, I am her teacher. You two should forget about it. It would be so embarrassing."
The old couple was speechless. It seemed that there was really no hope. It was the end.
With Li Qiumo's parents here, the surgery became easier. The old couple discussed it with the doctor and sent Li Qiumo to the operating room at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Zhong Miao accompanied the old couple waiting outside the operating room, only to find that the topic was getting more and more off-topic. She had some understanding of the despair in Li Qiumo's eyes when he looked at her before he entered the operating room. She thought he was afraid at the time and tried to comfort him. But now it seems that Li Qiumo was probably worried about his parents.
The old couple was as cautious as if they were checking her household registration before getting married. When they heard that she was married, they couldn't hide the disappointment on their faces. Zhong Miao was also a little restless. The situation was not good and it was very embarrassing.
Zhong Miao was thinking of finding an excuse to slip away.
"Uncle and aunt, I have to stay in the hospital for a week after the operation. Who of you will stay to take care of me?" Let's change the subject first.
"I'll stay. When everything is fine, the old man has to go back to work." said Li's mother.
"You came in such a hurry that you didn't bring anything with you. There's not even a lunch box in the ward. You had to buy a water cup right away. I'll go to the store and get some daily necessities for you."
After hearing this, Old Li was about to take money out of his pocket. He couldn't let the students spend money.
"Kid, take the money. Is this enough?" Old Li took out two ten-yuan bills.
"Uncle, it won't cost much. I have a good relationship with Teacher Li, so you don't have to be so polite."
The three of them exchanged a few pleasantries, and Zhong Miao went downstairs.
There are quite a lot of things to buy for hospitalization, including washbasin, lunch box, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, slippers, etc. Nothing can be missing. Zhong Miao bought a double portion and also brought some for Li's mother.
Zhong Miao returned to the ward, which was a double room with good conditions. She cleaned the cabinet and put everything away. Thinking that the old couple had not eaten yet, she felt a little hungry and went out to buy some food.
Zhong Miao returned to the operating room door with a few buns. "Uncle and aunt, you didn't have lunch, right? This is something to eat first."
"Oh, thank you, thank you."
Pei Ze came out early today and thought of going to the hospital first to check the situation. After all, his wife was there.
He arrived at the hospital and found out that Li Qiumo was undergoing surgery, so he went to the operating room.
"Wife, how's it going?"
Several people were heading towards the operating room and didn't notice him coming.
Zhong Miao turned around when she heard the voice and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it was Pei Ze. Isn't this his savior? "You're here. I'm in surgery. I've been in there for an hour. It should be over soon."
The old couple next to them also turned around and looked at Pei Ze. It was over. They were heartbroken. This young man was no worse than their son. He looked young and handsome, and he was also an entrepreneur. There was really no hope for their son.
Zhong Miao quickly introduced everyone to the old couple, and Pei Ze sat down next to Zhong Miao and waited with her.
"You don't have to go to the store to pay today?"
"It's okay, Li Hongmei is here, let's go together after we finish here."
"OK."
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