The next day, Liu's mother and Liu Guanghui arrived at the county hospital. Liu's father asked the nurse and found Liu Xiu's ward. As soon as he entered the ward, he saw Xiu'er lying on the bed. Xiu'er was the only patient in the ward.
"Xiu'er, you're alone here. Where's your brother?"
"Sister-in-law, second brother, you're here. My eldest brother just went to the hospital lobby to pay the bill."
Liu's mother and Liu Guanghui put down the backpacks they were carrying.
"Sister-in-law, you stay here and look after Xiu'er. I'm going to go find my brother."
"Xiu'er, how are you feeling now? I made you some chicken soup. It's still hot. Drink some first." The chicken soup came in a thermos, and the chicken was in a lunch box. Mother Liu helped Liu Xiu sit down, then poured a bowl of chicken soup from the thermos and handed it to her.
Liu Xiu took the chicken soup and replied weakly, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry to have caused you and my parents worry and trouble. I feel much better today."
"You're still so polite to your sister-in-law. Drink quickly! We'll all be relieved if you get well soon."
"Sister-in-law, how are Dahua and Xiaohua? I only have these two children, they are the only two sisters I have."
"Don't worry, just be well at home. I'll have Xuemei take them to my parents' house during the day. That way, we won't be afraid even if the Li family comes."
"Sister-in-law, what do you think will happen to Dahua and Xiaohua after I leave the Li family? Besides, the doctor said I might not be able to have children in the future. No one will want me anymore. Why don't I go back to the Li family? At least I can take care of them."
"Hasn't been beaten enough? Are you out of your mind? Our family and theirs are now at loggerheads. If you go back, you'll be beaten to death, right? Yesterday, I saw belt marks on the backs of Dahua and Xiaohua. She can be so cruel to her own flesh and blood. If you go back, your brothers will have no choice but to deal with you next time. You should also think about your father and mother. You are their only daughter, and you have brothers who work hard for you. Do you have the nerve to let them down?"
"Wuuuu... But, that bastard will definitely not give me the two children." Liu Xiu said with a sob.
"You should take care of yourself first. We'll discuss this carefully when you get home. The worst-case scenario is that we'll just have to visit the two sisters more often in the future."
After Liu Xiu finished drinking the chicken soup, his mother changed his clothes.
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Liu Guanghui searched in the hall for a while and found Liu Guangda paying the bill.
"Comrade, Comrade Liu Xiu's surgery yesterday, blood transfusion, glucose, etc. cost a total of 111.7 yuan."
"Well, doctor, I only have about 60 yuan on me right now. Can I pay this much first and then make up the difference when my family arrives?"
The doctor who collected the money thought for a moment and then said, "Then you should pay the full amount as soon as possible. If you don't pay by tomorrow, the hospital will discharge you."
"Okay, thank you doctor. We'll make it up as soon as possible."
Just as Mr. Liu was about to turn around, Liu Guanghui slapped him on the back.
"Guanghui, you're here. Have you got the money? Quickly give me fifty."
After Liu's father paid the money, the two brothers found a place away from people. Liu's father asked Liu Guanghui to talk about what happened after he left yesterday.
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"Great! Guanghui did a good job this time, and Mingzheng is also a good boy."
"Yes, Mingzheng is as smart as me."
"It seems that you, perhaps Mingzheng, are just like your sister-in-law, taking all the good things for yourself. However, this time we were able to get the medical expenses, it's all thanks to Captain Yi."
"Yes, big brother. By the way, this is what Dad asked me to give you."
Liu Guanghui handed Liu's father a hundred yuan.
"What is this for, second brother?"
"Dad said that the two hundred yuan given by the Li family should be enough for Xiu'er's medical expenses. After thinking about it, he still wants me to give you one hundred yuan first. Big brother, just take it! Anyway, if there is less later, I will ask you for more."
"Okay, that's it for now."
"Go to the supply and marketing cooperative and buy a pound of White Rabbit candy first. I'll go to the newspaper office and get Xiu'er a divorce notice. Later, we'll go talk to Dr. Gu about getting Xiu'er's medical expense certificate."
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"You guys are back, why did you buy some candy?"
"We were planning to buy it for Doctor Gu and ask her to help get the medical expense certificate, but she refused to take it, saying that she wanted to keep it for Xiu'er's health." Father Liu replied.
"Yes, that doctor Gu is such a good person. We told her about Xiu'er's condition, and she also included the nutritional expenses for Xiu'er after she was discharged from the hospital. The total cost was two hundred yuan and seventy-five cents. When Xiu'er is discharged from the hospital, we can go and get the certificate and invoice. Then we don't have to worry about the Li family asking us to return the money." Liu Guanghui continued.
"Xiu'er, did you hear that? I told you that your medical expenses will be paid by the Li family, but you still don't believe it." Liu's mother said to Liu Xiu.
"This way I can rest assured. I'm just worried that my family will spend all their money on me."
"Xiu'er, drink some chicken soup now. Your two brothers and I will go to the cafeteria to eat something. By the way, we will heat up the meat in the lunch box for you and bring you some food." After saying this, Liu's mother looked at Liu's father.
"Sister-in-law, how about I stay here and watch Xiu'er? What if Xiu'er has something to do later? You can just bring me something."
"The cafeteria is not far from here, just a moment's notice. Xiu'er, wait for us." Father Liu pulled Liu Guanghui out.
"Brother, should we leave someone to look after Xiu'er?"
"Don't you see your sister-in-law has something to discuss with us?"
"How do I know your secret code?"
Father Liu gave Liu Guanghui a slap on the face. Then he said, "Li Niang, what's the matter? Tell me now. There's not many people here."
"Brother Da, how is Xiu'er's health? Will it affect her future childbearing?"
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