Chapter 335: Pack your luggage and go to the countryside
Zhang's father thought that it was Zhang Wanwan's thoughtful care that led to such an effect. He kept picking food for her during meals and looked at her with satisfaction, "Girl has grown up and become sensible. I don't have to worry about your mother going to the countryside with you. When your mother is not at home, I can take on more work and earn more money. I will give you a big red envelope at the end of the year, hehe."
Zhang Wanwan didn't take her father's words to heart at all.
For the next five days, Zhang's mother changed her clothes after every meal, but the unpleasant smell became weaker and weaker. On the sixth day, Zhang's mother no longer secreted the sour and smelly mucus after eating, but she had to defecate every day, and the smell was still as unbearable.
Zhang Wanwan had already developed immunity, so Li Zhijie called her at this time, "Cousin, the house is ready for you, and you can move in now. When my uncle knew that my aunt was going back to her hometown to recuperate, he specially asked a friend who works in plumbing to come and build a toilet for the old house. The kitchen is also connected to a faucet, so it is more convenient to use water, and you don't have to keep shaking the well. But now the room is empty, without any decent furniture. If you want to come and live here, you may have to buy some new furniture. I know a store in town that sells furniture and bedding. The things there are cheaper than outside. I'll take you there when you come."
Zhang Wanwan was delighted when she heard this. "Cousin, thank you so much. You are so thoughtful. I hadn't even thought about the bathroom before. With a bathroom, it will be more convenient for my mom to take a shower. So, I will take my mom there early tomorrow morning and go to town to buy some furniture."
"Okay! Then I'll wait for you at home. Remember to call me when you arrive at the bus station and I'll pick you up on my motorcycle." Li Zhijie said readily.
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Wanwan hurriedly ran into Zhang's mother's room to pack her luggage.
After a week of recuperation, Zhang's mother felt that she had much more strength and spirit than before. She was no longer so tired that she could not open her eyes, and even breathing was uncomfortable. Although she can't speak very well now, she can utter one word at a time. Her breathing is much smoother than before. She slept very well every day for a week. Even she herself feels that there is hope for her body to recover and she has hope for the future.
Zhang Wanwan had no idea what her mother was thinking. She took a big bag and put all her pajamas in it, muttering, "It's cold in the countryside, so you have to bring your coat. I'll buy you two sets of padded pajamas when we get to town, so they'll be more comfortable. There's also a quilt and other things. It looks like we need to go over there right away. It'll take me half my life to drag them over here!"
While she was tossing and turning, Zhang's father and his family also came back. It was rare to see Zhang's mother still not lying down at this time. They were both a little surprised. Seeing Zhang Wanwan messing up the room like she was moving, Zhang Baiyan asked with a frown, "Are you demolishing the house?"
Zhang Wanwan didn't even raise her head. She replied while packing her things, "My cousin just called and said that everything has been renovated in my hometown. My uncle even installed a bathroom for us, and there are faucets. Life won't be a problem. I want to take Mom there tomorrow morning and settle her down at my uncle's place first. I'll pick her up after we buy all the furniture."
Zhang Baiyan was immediately interested when he heard this, and said, "Well, I'll take half a day off tomorrow to take you there."
"Aren't you going to work?" Zhang Wanwan looked at the calendar and found that tomorrow was only Thursday.
Zhang Baiyan said calmly, "How are you going to go out with your mom and a bunch of luggage? I'll take you to your uncle's place and then take a car to work. It only takes half a day. Maybe you won't be charged if you tell me."
Zhang Baiyan works for a small, informal company, but his boss is quite good at dealing with people. He is not as stingy with his employees as other companies. If there is an emergency and he needs to take a day or two off, he will turn a blind eye and will not be too serious about it.
Zhang Wanwan hesitated for a moment and then agreed. After packing her mother's luggage, she started to pack her own luggage. Fortunately, her previous suitcases had not been turned out, so she just had to put some things in.
Early the next morning, the whole family got up and started working before dawn.
Zhang Wanwan went downstairs to buy some soy milk, and everyone ate something and went out.
There is an early bus to the county town at six o'clock from the bus station. The earliest bus arrives there at just after eight o'clock, so Zhang Baiyan can still rush back to the city to work.
When they went out, Zhang Boyan carried the luggage, Zhang Wanwan carried some light things, and Zhang's mother was carried by Zhang's father. Because it was still early and it was winter, there were not many people wandering around the community. Only a few middle-aged men were wandering outside. When they saw Zhang's father, they immediately greeted him, "Jianye, why are you out so early? And your whole family is out?"
When they saw Zhang's mother, everyone subconsciously thought that they were going to the hospital again. However, it was so early and the doctor was not at work, so they were puzzled.
Father Zhang said vaguely: "Go visit relatives."
This explanation was a bit far-fetched, but no one asked about it, they just talked about it behind their backs for a while.
Arriving at the passenger transport center, Zhang's father was exhausted and panting. He said hello to the driver, carried Zhang's mother to the car and found a good seat for her. He then told Zhang's mother, "If you have any questions when you get home, call me. Keep your phone with you. Press two buttons and it will be my number. I know you have more strength recently. Pressing two buttons is not difficult. Don't worry about this or that. I will come to see you when I am done with my work."
Mother Zhang nodded with tears in her eyes, reluctant to leave Father Zhang, but she still said nothing.
Father Zhang sat with her for a while and waited for the driver to come before he got off.
After the car started, Zhang Wanwan sat next to Zhang's mother and pulled her clothes tighter.
Although Zhang's mother was thin before, she still had some flesh on her body, so her clothes fit her well. Now she is so thin that her bones are visible, and her old clothes seem empty and not warm enough.
When passing the bumpy road, Zhang Wanwan tried her best to let her mother lean on her. By the time they finally reached Qingpu Bus Station, her bones were almost falling apart.
Because Zhang's father had greeted the driver beforehand, the driver came over to help them after the car stopped. After he and Zhang Baiyan helped Zhang's mother get out of the car, the driver also asked them to sit in the lounge for a while.
Zhang Wanwan called Li Zhijie, and soon he and Li Yongfu came over.
As soon as Li Yongfu entered the room, his eyes fell on Zhang's mother's thin face. His expression seemed a little solemn. Without saying a word, he came over and squatted, motioning Zhang's mother to get on his back, "I'll carry you and Wanwan, and leave the things to Zhijie, he will take care of it."
(End of this chapter)
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