Chapter 156 Hiding Money
Why did she refuse to accept them, mother and son, in the first place?
The father was clearly already tempted.
If she agrees, the family of three can be reunited legitimately.
What's even more hateful is that she secretly instigated Lu Qiming to kick them out!
It's a pity that Lu Zhongping is still too inexperienced.
He was so focused on venting his pent-up resentment that he completely disregarded the fact that once those words were uttered, the situation would spiral out of control.
Sure enough, Zhou Wenjuan's face turned deathly pale instantly.
Passersby who had initially just been watching the spectacle stopped in their tracks, their expressions changing.
"Oh my! So she's the mistress! No wonder she walks around so recklessly. She got what she deserved!"
An older woman pushed her way to the front and spat a mouthful of phlegm onto the ground.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhongping's mind went blank as he realized he had let something slip.
He immediately glared at Shen Cuifen and turned to her menacingly.
"What nonsense are you talking about! My mom and dad are truly in love! They're mutually in love! What do you know!"
As soon as he said this, the crowd was stunned for a second, and then burst into laughter.
"Pah! You think you can find true love while cheating on someone? These days, people with thick skin are just trying to make themselves look good!"
"True love? Does true love require sneaking into bed with someone else's husband while he's asleep?"
"You're just like your mother, a shameless illegitimate child, and you still dare to yell here!"
"I am not an illegitimate child!"
Lu Zhongping's eyes were bloodshot, and the veins on his forehead were throbbing.
He was so angry that he was trembling all over, and he raised his leg to rush forward and attack.
The older woman was equally assertive, suddenly standing with her hands on her hips, her voice even louder than his.
"You dare touch me? I work hard every day, I've developed some strength! Come on! I'm not afraid of you!"
The two faced each other less than half a meter apart, and it looked like they were about to start fighting.
Just as Shen Cuifen was about to step forward to stop the person, the hospital's security guards arrived at the scene after hearing the commotion.
"What are you yelling about! This is a hospital! No loud noises allowed! Everyone, shut up!"
A security guard held a walkie-talkie in one hand and made a gesture to stop the conversation with the other.
The two of them then reluctantly stopped what they were doing.
A nurse followed behind the security guard and pointed at Zhou Wenjuan.
"Look, this is the woman. She doesn't watch where she's going. She walks with her head down and rushes forward. She bumps into someone and doesn't admit her mistake. Instead, she calls the person blind. Her attitude is extremely rude."
Another uproar erupted in the crowd.
"Wow! This mistress can even stage accidents now? She's got some skills!"
"These mistresses these days are really something else, trying to extort money, huh? Goodness, the world is going to the dogs!"
Lu Zhongping stood there, his face flushed red, at a loss for what to do.
"Zhongping... Mom's a little dizzy, help me sit down for a while..."
Zhou Wenjuan leaned weakly against her son, her voice very frail.
Lu Zhongping gritted his teeth and quickly helped her away in a dejected manner.
No one stopped them along the way.
But those gazes felt like needles pricking his back.
He felt a burning pain on his face.
After the woman left, she turned to Shen Cuifen and smiled kindly.
"Girl, don't take it to heart! We won't stoop to the level of a jerk."
Shen Cuifen smiled and gently shook her head.
"Thank you, sis, you're right. I was too lazy to deal with them for a long time, but I'm so glad you were here just now."
Her tone was calm, but a hint of weariness flashed in her eyes.
If it weren't for this woman stepping forward, I would probably have been caught in an endless entanglement.
The aunt waved her hand.
"It was nothing, no need to thank me! I'm off!"
He finished speaking and left with a smile.
He was shouting loudly as he walked.
"Everyone's gone, everyone's gone, there's nothing to see here!"
The crowd gradually dispersed as she spoke.
Shen Cuifen hurriedly went to the operating room.
When Qin Yongcai saw her arrive, he quickly went to greet her.
"Cuifen, what did the doctor say? How is Fuhua doing?"
Shen Cuifen waved her hand and forced a reassuring smile.
"It's nothing serious, it'll be fine once the wound heals."
She didn't mention running into Zhou Wenjuan, afraid that Qin Yongcai would worry too much.
Time seemed to pass by incredibly slowly.
Qin Yongcai paced back and forth, smoking one cigarette after another.
Shen Cuifen sat quietly, her mind in turmoil.
Just when they were about to give up, the door creaked open slowly.
The nurse pushed the mobile hospital bed out.
Shen Cuifen and Qin Yongcai immediately stood up and went over to them.
Shen Fuhua's face was pale, and his eyes were closed.
His forehead was wrapped in gauze, and an IV tube was inserted into his arm.
Seeing her son like this, Shen Cuifen's nose suddenly stung with tears.
"Doctor, is my son alright?"
Shen Cuifen's voice trembled slightly.
The doctor said this while taking off his mask.
"It's a minor problem. Just take him to the ward and let him wake up naturally. He can also have some anti-inflammatory IV fluids for a few days."
"The wound was cleaned very promptly, the risk of infection is very low, and discharge can be considered after two days of observation."
Hearing this, Shen Cuifen finally felt relieved.
Her legs went weak and she almost lost her balance, so she quickly grabbed the railing by the wall for support.
Thank God, we finally made it through...
She had been sitting outside for almost an hour, and she was barely able to stay awake.
Qin Yongcai and Shen Cuifen followed the nurse and helped Shen Fuhua into the ward.
Upon entering the room, Shen Cuifen immediately noticed the number tag hanging above the bed.
Number 16.
It's located right next to the entrance, making it both conspicuous and convenient for entry and exit.
She glanced around and noticed that the curtains on the other hospital beds were drawn tightly shut.
It was impossible to see who was lying inside.
Zhou Wenjuan had casually mentioned before that Lu Jianguo was in bed 14.
At this moment, she couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Could it be such a coincidence?
Is this the right ward?
If we really run into each other, it would truly be a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road.
"Brother, Fuhua's condition has stabilized now, so don't worry too much. Go back and rest first."
Shen Cuifen said softly, her tone carrying a hint of comfort.
It was already past five o'clock, and the sky was gradually getting dark.
There should be one or two more buses running from the county seat to the town; if you hurry, you might be able to catch one.
Qin Yongcai originally wanted to wait until Shen Fuhua woke up before saying anything.
But when he looked up at the sky outside and thought about the chores at home, he had no choice but to agree.
"Okay, then I'll be going now."
He responded in a low voice.
He then turned to look at Shen Cuifen, his expression becoming more serious.
"By the way, Cuifen, do you have enough money on you? Should I keep some more for you?"
As he spoke, he bent down, took off his cloth shoes, reached his fingers into the insole, and pulled out a fifty-yuan note.
"Here, this is some pocket money I've saved up. It's not much, but it'll be enough for emergencies."
"Don't tell your sister-in-law, or she'll start nagging about me hiding money from her."
Shen Cuifen looked at the banknote and raised an eyebrow.
This is an ingenious way to hide money.
"Brother, I still have some money here, please take it."
She quickly waved her hand to decline.
She had about three hundred yuan in her pocket.
It was handed to me by my eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, and Song Qiaoying before I left this morning.
Although it's not a lot, it's enough to cover expenses for a few days.
She originally wanted to tell her older brother all of this so that he wouldn't worry about her.
But just as she was about to speak, she suddenly realized that this was a hospital ward.
When traveling, the most taboo thing is to keep your wealth hidden.
Especially in such an unfamiliar environment, you need to be extra careful.
So she quickly swallowed her words and just smiled and shook her head.
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