Just as Tang Xiaoxiao was working hard on rehabilitation training with the help of the staff, Tang's mother followed Aunt Li towards the distant corner.
The faint hum of equipment from the training ground could be heard, and the light in the corner suddenly dimmed. The pale green wall looked a little gray in the shadow. The trash can in the corner was covered with a clean blue plastic bag, with only a few crumpled pieces of paper inside.
The smell of disinfectant is stronger here, mixed with the sporadic fragrance of osmanthus wafting in from outside the window, making the air even more stuffy.
Aunt Li walked in front, her steps much slower than before, as if she was preparing something difficult to say.
When she reached the deepest corner, she stopped and turned around. The gentle smile on her face faded a lot, and her mouth was pursed into a straight line. She looked at Tang's mother, wanting to say something but hesitant. Finally, she sighed heavily and opened her phone:
"Ms. Tang, this is the next major phase of the rehabilitation plan and fee details... Take a look."
As soon as Tang's mother's eyes fell on the string of numbers "Fei", her pupils suddenly shrank as if they were burned.
She subconsciously straightened her back and looked at the string of numbers over and over again until every zero flashed before her eyes.
This number was like a heavy stone, pressing down on her chest.
"this......"
Tang's mother took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady, but the ending tone still made her voice drift: "...Sister Li, why is Fei's penis so long?"
She knew the rehabilitation center's fee schedule, but she didn't expect the new program fee to increase so much.
"Well, we've added a lot of imported equipment and one-on-one rehabilitation therapists." Aunt Li's voice was soft, with sympathy in her eyes.
"A little recovery is effective. The next stage is crucial. If you persist, the effect will be more obvious...but it costs..."
Having said that, she stopped talking.
Tang's mother lowered her head, her mind like a rusty calculator, rapidly calculating the family accounts.
The income from the small bar can barely cover daily expenses and previous rehabilitation expenses. The balance in the passbook has long been empty, and there are still debts.
Where will the money for the next stage come from?
Transferring a bar?
No, that is the only livelihood for the family of three. If we lose the store, we won’t even have anything to eat.
Selling car?
I just bought this second-hand car not long ago. I sold the previous one a long time ago to raise money for medical expenses. Now this one can only be sold for a few thousand yuan at most, which is a drop in the bucket.
So.....there's only one house left.
As soon as this thought came to her mind, Tang's mother felt something blocking her throat and breathing became difficult.
That was the old house that Xiaoxiao's mother-in-law gave her when they got married. It was not big, but it was filled with Xiaoxiao's laughter from childhood to adulthood. There was also a family portrait she drew on the wall.
Selling it would be like uprooting your home.
But when I think of my daughter gritting her teeth and persevering on the training ground, and her smile as she looks up and says, "Mom, the little angel won't let you down!"
My heart felt like it was being grabbed tightly and was numb with pain.
"Um, Sister Li, can you give me some time?"
When Tang's mother raised her head, she forced a stiff smile, the fine lines at the corners of her eyes still hiding a hint of moisture: "I...will discuss this with Lao Xiao."
"Um."
Aunt Li looked at her deeply, her eyes showing understanding and helplessness, but she had no solution.
She patted Tang's mother's arm, her fingertips slightly cool. "Don't worry too much. I'll talk to the director and see if we can apply for some exemptions... I'll contact you when I have news."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Tang's mother standing alone in the corner.
After confirming that Aunt Li had gone far away, Tang's mother could no longer hold on. Her legs softened and she slowly squatted down.
With her back against the cold wall, the chill seeped through her thin clothes and made her shiver.
Her body trembled uncontrollably, spreading from her shoulders to her fingertips. She quickly lowered her head, covered her mouth with the back of her hand, and suppressed the sobs that were about to come out of her mouth, letting the tears roll down silently.
At this time, the voices of other parents were heard from the end of the corridor. Tang's mother hurriedly wiped her face with her sleeves, but her tears were like beads with broken strings, and they kept flowing out after she wiped them away.
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