The driver called the hospital before setting off. The welfare home was not far from the hospital. When they arrived at the hospital, the emergency medical staff came immediately, carried Xiao Xiao onto the trolley, and put her on an oxygen mask.
The trolley was quickly pushed into the emergency room, where several children and the driver, Uncle Yang, stood anxiously at the door. About ten minutes after Xiao Xiao was wheeled into the emergency room, the hospital director also rushed over, carrying a stack of documents, clearly having arrived in a hurry.
How is Xiao Xiao?
The first thing Dean Fang looked at when he arrived was Uncle Yang.
"They just moved in, and we don't know what the situation is yet."
Dean Fang took a breath before looking at the children. After looking at them, she asked Uncle Yang, "Where's Old Zhang? Why hasn't he come yet?"
Uncle Yang shook his head, indicating that he didn't know: "I couldn't get through to Vice President Zhang, so I had to call you."
"That old Zhang, I gave him a thousand and one instructions before I left, and he still shirked his responsibilities," Dean Fang said, exasperated. But now was not the time to assign blame; the children were already terrified.
Dean Fang patted Liangliang's head: "Why did you come here too?"
Liangliang was a little nervous, but he still bravely stated his position: "Grandma Fang, I want to stay with Xiaoxiao."
Dean Fang rubbed Liangliang's head and said nothing more.
She nodded to Shi Jing and patted Fang Ning and Luo Yuan on the shoulders: "Sit down and wait, we don't know how long it will take."
Fang Ning responded, and although she sat down, her eyes remained fixed on the emergency room.
About half an hour later, the emergency room door opened, and several people quickly got up to greet them.
"Doctor, Xiao, Xiao Xiao..." Fang Ning's words became increasingly incoherent as she became anxious.
Dean Fang patted him reassuringly on the back and asked, "Dr. Yang, how is the child?"
The doctor clearly knew Dean Fang, and first reassured everyone: "The child is out of danger for now."
Dean Fang and the others breathed a sigh of relief. However, they weren't truly at ease, as Dr. Yang clearly hadn't finished speaking.
“However, the child’s surgery cannot be delayed. His condition has been fluctuating, and if it is delayed any longer, there is a high possibility of danger,” Dr. Yang said. “I still recommend that you have the surgery as soon as possible, the sooner the better.”
Dean Fang naturally knew that the earlier the surgery for congenital heart disease was performed, the better, but the hospital was indeed short of money.
"The application fee hasn't been approved yet." Dean Fang said with a troubled expression, "I'll call Xiao Li and ask, and try to scrape together the money first."
As he spoke, Dean Fang walked to the side to make a phone call. After a while, his brows furrowed.
Shi Jing vaguely heard a few words, which seemed to be a discussion about how much money could be withdrawn from the hospital's accounts, and the situation was obviously not optimistic.
She looked at the people in front of her, each with a different expression, all worried about Xiao Xiao's condition and the cost of surgery.
At this point, there's no need to refuse her donation anymore, right?
Dean Fang called and asked Dr. Yang, "Dr. Yang, how much will the child's surgery cost approximately?"
Dr. Yang patiently explained, "If the surgery is performed in the city, the cost won't be much different from what I mentioned last time; it will cost around 120,000 to 130,000 yuan upfront. However, Xiao Xiao's condition is quite complex, so it's best to have the surgery done in a big city..."
However, this would increase the cost.
Fang Ning hurriedly said to Dean Fang, "Grandma Fang, I... I have thirty thousand."
Director Fang was in a dilemma: "The welfare home can only spare 30,000 to 40,000 yuan from its accounts, and I can only use the rest..."
"Dean Fang," Shi Jing spoke up at the right moment, "I'll take care of Xiao Xiao's treatment expenses."
Everyone was taken aback by Shi Jing's words. Dr. Yang looked at Dean Fang and then at Shi Jing, wondering what was going on.
Shi Jing placed Liangliang in Luo Yuan's arms, then got up and walked to Dr. Yang.
"Shi Jing, don't be impulsive. This is no small sum." Seeing Shi Jing so easily offer to cover the medical expenses, Dean Fang was unsure whether the other party truly had the financial means or was acting on impulse.
Shi Jing smiled and reassured him, "Dean Fang, don't worry, I can afford these expenses. You were worried about my young age, so I contacted my brother, and he will send his secretary to help me with this, but he hasn't arrived yet."
Luo Yuan knew, of course, that there was no brother, but at that moment he couldn't say a word.
After Shi Jing finished speaking, he looked at Dr. Yang and asked, "Dr. Yang, if we are going to a large hospital for treatment, which hospital would be better?"
Dr. Yang looked at Dean Fang, who was also speechless. He then explained, "Currently, the best hospital for treating congenital heart disease in children is Dingdu Hua'an Hospital in Dingdu, followed by Ankang Hospital in Ling City, which is also quite good."
Dr. Yang introduced the two most authoritative hospitals in this field, and then added, "The surgery fee will be a bit higher, and with hospitalization and nursing care, it may cost at least 150,000 yuan."
He tried to explain as clearly as possible so that they could make their own choice.
Without hesitation, Shi Jing decided to choose the safest option since he was going to look at it.
"Dr. Yang, could you please help us make contact? We're going to Dingdu Hua'an Hospital. Please let me know what we need to prepare."
Ultimately, the decision rested with Dean Fang. Everyone looked at Dean Fang, and Fang Ning's eyes were filled with pleading.
Shi Jing thought for a moment and then said, "My brother lives very close to Dingdu. If you're worried, I can have him meet you in Dingdu."
Dean Fang sighed deeply and said, "Dr. Yang, could you please make the arrangements?"
Upon receiving the diagnosis, Dr. Yang immediately went to arrange manpower and vehicles, and also contacted the hospital to coordinate.
Although Xiao Xiao's condition has stabilized, an ambulance still needs to be arranged to take her there to prevent any accidents on the way. Shi Jing agrees with this.
Dean Fang paid the fee himself at the hospital's payment counter; the others couldn't help and could only wait there.
Fang Ning walked to Shi Jing's side: "Shi Jing, I will pay you back this money."
Shi Jing initially wanted to say no, but seeing Fang Ning's unusually serious gaze, she hesitated for a moment, then replied, "If you insist, you can. But not now. Wait until you have a job and are able to pay me back later."
"good."
The hospital is arranging the transfer, and Dean Fang also needs to arrange for someone to accompany her. She will definitely go with them, but the hospital is worried about her leaving.
I couldn't get in touch with Vice President Zhang, so after thinking it over, I could only call Xiao Li from the finance department and the head of the nursing team, asking them to pay more attention to the children and to call her as soon as the vice president returned.
She only brought Fang Ning, who didn't want to leave, while Luo Yuan had to go to learn a skill every afternoon and couldn't leave. Little Liangliang was forcibly brought back by her.
Shi Jing patted his head and comforted him, "Don't worry, Xiao Xiao will be back soon after he goes to see a doctor."
"Sister, will you come back with us too?"
Shi Jing smiled and said, "I have to teach during the week, so how about I come to see you during the holidays?"
"All right."
Liangliang is very sensible. He knows that Dingdu is far away from them, and he accepted it after being forced to go back.
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