Chapter 163 The Surgery Was a Success
The millet hadn't been harvested yet, but Li Li and his grandmother came back.
The two went straight to the Gu family home after returning. Everyone was curious when they saw Li Li wearing a mask and sunglasses.
The family had been in contact with Li Li and knew that the surgery was successful, but they were still unsure about the extent of his recovery.
Seeing the expectant looks on everyone's faces, Li Li smiled, took off his mask, and then slowly removed his sunglasses.
Even though technology was very advanced in her previous life, Gu Yin was still unfamiliar with prosthetic eyes; she had only heard of them but had never seen one.
After the sunglasses were removed, Li Li's previously destroyed right eye and the surrounding skin, which had been grotesque, all changed completely. Not only did the skin become smooth and no longer show signs of injury, but the eye itself was so realistic that it was impossible to tell it was fake unless you looked closely!
"Wow! This is amazing! It looks exactly like the real thing!" Gu Shu exclaimed, then took a closer look.
Everyone was startled. Li Li stared at them intently. He didn't look much different from before, except that he was much paler and seemed more mature and composed. Perhaps because he had just been discharged from the hospital, his face was a little pale and he looked somewhat weak.
"Is there any difference between this eye and the one on the left?" Gu Shu asked curiously.
Li Li was a little tired when he came back. After sitting down, he smiled and said, "Yes, the technology isn't that good now. When I move my eyes, the prosthetic eye can't move. It's just an eyepiece, it's dead. Its only function is for aesthetics, nothing else. And I have to take it off at night and wash it from time to time, otherwise my eyes will easily get inflamed! It can't replace my eyes."
Everyone understood.
How much did the surgery cost?
Li Li waved his hands and said, "I've almost used up all the family savings. I'll go back to work after resting for a few days!" The prosthetic eye was custom-made and cost 10,000 yuan. The eye surgery cost 20,000 yuan, and the plastic surgery cost more than 10,000 yuan. Originally, he didn't want to have plastic surgery, but his grandmother disagreed, saying that since they were already here, they should do it all at once and not delay!
Gu Qinglang shook his head and said with a smile, "No rush, no rush. Take a good rest at home for a while. The shop is still under renovation. We'll open it again when school starts. You're good-looking, so you can stand at the door to greet customers! We'll handle the orders as they come in! You'll be busy then!"
Grandma Li's mouth hadn't closed since she entered the courtyard, and she nodded in agreement after Gu Qinglang finished speaking.
"Go back to work after you've rested up. The chickens at home are plump now, we'll eat one a day! By the time you go back to work, you'll have gained the weight back and feel much more energetic!"
Looking at Grandma Li, who was tired but had hope in her eyes, Gu Yin felt a pang of sadness. Compared to Li Li's forced smiles and lifeless eyes before the surgery, seeing her now made people feel that she had hope for living.
Gu Yin looked at Li Li: "Have you ever thought about going back to school? If you do, we can go back to junior high and repeat the year."
He had only graduated a year ago, and at that time, the policy allowed those who failed the exam to retake it, so Gu Yin's suggestion was not problematic.
Li Li smiled and shook his head: "I've been thinking about this problem since I went to S City to study. I didn't make a decision until I was on my way back from the hospital. I'm not going back to school. I want to be like Uncle Gu, spending a week each month learning from Master Chen and the others. In my spare time, I'll take self-study exams and also take skills exams. I don't think I'm as smart as you guys, able to cover every subject. But the high school entrance exam is so fair and cruel. If you're bad at two or three subjects, then there's no hope. Since that's the case, I might as well just focus on one skill, learn it thoroughly and master it. Maybe then I can catch up with you!"
Gu Yin hadn't expected him to think so clearly! In the next decade or so, with the internet becoming increasingly developed, having a skill in this area would be a real advantage!
Gu Shu was both surprised and impressed. He patted Li Li on the shoulder and exclaimed, "Brother, you're amazing! You're incredible! Saying you're catching up with us, I think your thinking and awareness far surpass mine! Really! If you ask me what I could do without studying, I'll definitely tell you I don't know anything, and I don't know where to go. Maybe I'd join the army with Da Long and the others, but I'm definitely not as clear-headed as you think! You're something else, tsk tsk tsk, Ali is something else! Grandma Li, you can just enjoy your retirement from now on!"
Grandma Li beamed from ear to ear: "You guys are amazing! I knew all over there that Ayin got into Jianggao High School! That's Jianggao! Only one in several thousand people gets in! Ahua also got into the city's No. 1 High School! Your family is truly blessed!"
Grandma Gu was pleased to hear this: "Everyone is doing well, doing great things! Go back and freshen up, then come over for a meal! No one has lived in your house for so long, there must be nothing left to eat, it's all cold and empty, it's too much trouble to cook now! Come over here, we'll treat you to a welcome meal!"
Li Li and his wife didn't stand on ceremony and took their luggage to go back first.
After everyone left, the old man sighed and said, "Finally, he's all better. He looks like a normal person now. From now on, it'll all be good days!"
Indeed, Li Li was alive before, but he didn't live like a human being. He was a person on the outside, but inside he was withered!
Grandma Gu prepared a sumptuous dinner, and the old village chief and some other villagers also brought a dish of their own.
The main reason everyone came was to celebrate Li Li's successful surgery. Secondly, they wanted to ask him what he planned to do next, whether he needed any help, and if he had any ideas, he should share them. If everyone thought they were good, they would encourage him. If he didn't think they were good, they would also try to persuade him and explain the pros and cons so he could think it over. Finally, they encouraged him to work hard and not let his grandmother down. After the gathering, everyone gave him 100 yuan each.
This is the charm of the countryside; the simple joys between neighbors are enough to warm your heart that has been hurt by malice.
Two days later, everyone was busy organizing sacks, bamboo baskets, targets, and winnowing baskets, as the family's millet would be harvested the next day.
While counting the sacks, Gu Yin asked Gu Shu, "Didn't you say your senior and that Brother Yan were coming? Where are they?"
Gu Shu was tying bamboo brooms with the old man. They needed to bring back the harvested grains tomorrow to dry, and then sweep away any loose grains.
"Senior, come over tomorrow morning! Yan can't make it. He went abroad with his dad a couple of days ago. When I contacted him yesterday, he was already there. His return date is uncertain, so he won't be able to come this time. But he should be back when school starts."
Meanwhile, in the United States, Chu Yan was locked in a fierce negotiation with the other side's leader, while Chu Xiong sat beside him, occasionally helping him fill in the gaps in his understanding.
Watching his son's performance at the negotiating table, Chu Xiong raised his eyes in satisfaction, then looked at his wrist and said with a smile, "Let's end today's negotiations here. I'm not very satisfied with the proposal your company has put forward. We are partners, we have a mutual relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship. If you want to open up the Chinese market, cooperating with us is your only way out at present. However, for our Chu Group, you are not the only option for us as we enter the United States. Even so, the Chu Group has shown enough sincerity. I hope you can discuss this properly when you get back. I hope we can sign the contract smoothly tomorrow!"
After he finished speaking, he smiled, stood up, shook hands with the other person, and led the way out of the other person's building.
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