Zhao Xiulian was very surprised to see Ji Dahai: "Boss Ji, why did you come in person?"
"Brother Weidong rarely asks me for favors, so I definitely have to do it well!"
Ji Dahai's smile had a hint of ingratiation: "Hospital beds are in short supply, and I went to great lengths to get one!"
Li Weidong knew he was trying to curry favor, so he immediately said, "I'll remember this kindness. I'll thank you properly when my grandfather is discharged from the hospital."
Ji Dahai was overjoyed: "No rush, no rush, the old man's health is the most important!"
He sighed again and said, "However, the surgery can only be performed the day after tomorrow."
"Why?"
Zhao Xiulian became anxious: "My father's injuries are serious. Every day the surgery is delayed, he will suffer more pain. Can't we schedule it today?"
Li Weidong also frowned.
Logically speaking, even though the county hospital is busy, it needs to schedule surgeries, so there's no reason to wait for several days!
Ji Dahai explained, "I've asked, and it can be arranged for today, but if the surgery is performed today, it will be by a regular surgeon."
"If we wait until the day after tomorrow, when the head of surgery, Sun Zhu, returns from out of town, he can perform the surgery himself. I think it would be safer for the old man to have the surgery performed by Director Sun since he is getting on in years!"
Li Weidong gasped in shock: "The Sun Zhu you're talking about, is he the most famous surgical expert in our county, Director Sun?"
Sun Zhu came from a family of doctors for generations, and it is said that his ancestors even served as imperial physicians. He himself was among the first group of students to study abroad, and his medical skills were superb.
It would be incredibly difficult to get someone like that to perform surgery personally, so he didn't even dare to think about it when he came; he just wanted the surgery to go ahead.
Who would have thought that Ji Dahai actually managed to win people over?!
"Who else could it be but him?"
Ji Dahai's words revealed a hint of smugness: "He's a very busy man, and it took me a lot of searching to get a definite answer from him."
"Brother Weidong, I think the old man is doing alright, so let's wait a couple more days until Director Sun comes to perform the surgery. That way, we can feel more at ease!"
How could Li Weidong possibly refuse?
He patted Ji Dahai on the shoulder with emotion: "Brother Ji, I'm so grateful. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know if I can help. Don't hesitate to ask!"
Ji Dahai had been busy running around for just this one sentence, and now that he heard it, he grinned from ear to ear, even saying on the spot that he wanted to stay and take care of the old man.
Li Weidong was speechless: "Brother Ji, you still have a restaurant to look after, how can my grandfather need your help!"
“My mom and I are fine here. My sister and my third uncle will be coming over early tomorrow morning. You can go back and do your work! Helping to get a bed and a doctor has already been a huge help.”
After much persuasion, we finally managed to get the person to leave.
It must be said that Ji Dahai is indeed capable; he not only secured a bed, but also a private room.
Zhao Xiulian looked left and right, somewhat nervously: "This must cost a lot of money, right? Weidong, why don't we go and ask if we can transfer her to a regular ward?"
The surgery will cost several thousand dollars; even if you have the money, you shouldn't waste it like this!
Li Weidong looked at his grandfather, who was lying on the hospital bed with a face full of self-reproach, and couldn't help but sigh: "Mom, didn't I tell you I have money?"
"Grandpa's fall was serious. After the surgery, he will have to stay in the hospital again. There are several people in the regular ward, including family members. It's noisy and chaotic, how can he rest well?"
"If the recovery is slow and I have to stay in the hospital for a few more days, won't that cost money too? I'll just stay here!"
As he spoke, he winked at Zhao Xiulian.
The old man was already upset because of what his uncle and the others said, and now he must feel like he's a burden.
If I say something like that again, what if someone gets upset?
Zhao Xiulian finally realized what was going on and quickly said, "You're right, our family isn't short of money, so let's stay here!"
"That's right!"
Li Weidong breathed a sigh of relief and deliberately raised his voice: "Mom, have you forgotten how much money I made from reselling alcohol before? A single hospital room, how expensive can it be?"
"Once the mushrooms are on the market in two months, I'll make another fortune. I'm even planning to build a new house then! I don't need to worry about this little bit of money at all."
Zhao Xiulian echoed her sentiments, putting on a relaxed demeanor.
Just as the mother and son were racking their brains to put on an act, the old man spoke up.
"You don't need to say anything."
He beckoned to Li Weidong: "Weidong, come here."
Li Weidong quickly sat down beside him: "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
"Weidong, I'm sorry to have troubled you with this matter."
The old man patted his hand and sighed heavily: "I heard everything you said to your uncle and aunt."
“This is not something you, a grandchild, should pay for. Once Grandpa is discharged from the hospital, Grandpa will personally collect the money. I can’t let you suffer a loss.”
The more he spoke, the more obvious the distress in his eyes became, clearly indicating that he knew it would be difficult to get the money back.
After all, he knew his own children's character better than anyone else.
Apart from the two younger ones, the rest were all incredibly selfish; getting money out of their pockets was harder than climbing to heaven.
But we should give it a try.
We can't let Weidong's family suffer just because they are sensible and filial!
Li Weidong also sighed: "Grandpa, why can't you understand all the things I told Mom? I'll pay for the surgery."
"What do you mean by losing out? You're my maternal grandfather, my mother's biological father. Without you, there would be no me. If you're in the hospital, I'll pay for it. Isn't that just the right thing to do?"
"Don't go looking for money from them. I don't want to spend so much money on your treatment, only for you to get sick from their anger. Then all my money will have been wasted!"
He put on a pitiful look: "Grandpa, even though I can earn money, I can't just throw it away like this!"
The old man was finally amused and shook his head: "You child!"
"Grandpa, you're finally smiling!"
Li Weidong breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right! Relax, smile more, and wait for the surgery to heal and be discharged from the hospital."
"I'll invite you to stay at my house for a while, and my mom will make sure you're well-fed and healthy!"
Zhao Xiulian nodded quickly in agreement.
The old man agreed, and his mood improved considerably.
Only then was Li Weidong completely relieved, and he went to the doctor to inquire about his condition.
Although we've managed to get the best surgeon in the county and set a date for the surgery, it's always good to ask around.
That night, Li Weidong and his mother Zhao Xiulian slept on the floor in the hospital room for the night.
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Li Weidong was awakened by a fragrant aroma.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Zhou Xiaoye standing in front of her and was immediately startled: "Xiaoye, what are you doing here?!"
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