Chapter 103 Hospital Emergency
Xu Yao felt her head buzzing, as if ten thousand bees were having a party inside.
complication?
These three words were like a bolt from the blue, striking her to the ground with a burning sensation on the outside and tenderness on the inside.
The joy brought by success was washed away in an instant, leaving only endless worries and fears.
She grabbed the phone and her voice changed: "I...we'll be there right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Xu Yao felt her legs go weak.
She looked up at Xue Han, her eyes instantly reddened: "Brother Xue Han, my mother...my mother..."
Seeing her pale face, Xue Han hugged her into his arms and said in a deep voice: "Yaoyao, don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's go to the hospital now!"
The two ran all the way, as if they were participating in a life-and-death race.
The scenery on the street was rapidly receding, but Xu Yao's heart was becoming heavier and heavier.
She held Xue Han's hand tightly, until her knuckles turned white.
Arriving at the hospital, Xu Yao crawled towards her mother's ward.
Xue Han followed closely behind her, afraid that she would fall.
Outside the ward, several nurses were busy coming in and out, and the atmosphere was tense and depressing.
Xu Yao's heart instantly rose to her throat. She grabbed a nurse and asked anxiously, "Nurse, how is my mother? How is she now?"
The nurse was startled by her, and after calming down, she said, "Ms. Xu Yao, please don't worry. Doctor Chen is checking inside. Please wait a moment."
Xu Yao couldn't wait any longer. She paced outside the ward like an ant on hot pan.
Xue Han accompanied her silently, patting her shoulder from time to time to give her some comfort.
Time passes by minute by minute, and every second seems to be a year.
Xu Yao felt like her heart was about to jump out. She stared at the door of the ward, afraid of missing any movement.
Finally, the door of the ward opened and Dr. Chen walked out with a serious face.
Xu Yao immediately rushed forward, grabbed Doctor Chen's arm, and asked anxiously: "Doctor Chen, how is my mother? Is the situation serious?"
Doctor Chen took off his mask, sighed, and said in a deep voice: "Ms. Xu Yao, the situation is not optimistic. Your mother had some complications after the operation, which made her body weaker. We have tried our best to rescue her, but..."
Hearing the word "but", Xu Yao's heart sank suddenly, as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
She asked in a trembling voice: "But...but what?"
Doctor Chen glanced at her and said in a heavy tone, "However, complications have caused your mother's physical function to decline, and some special drugs and treatments are needed to control the disease. These drugs and treatments are relatively expensive, and..."
Doctor Chen paused, seeming to find it difficult to speak.
"And what? Doctor Chen, just tell me straight, I can bear it!" Xu Yao said anxiously.
Doctor Chen sighed and said, "Moreover, these treatments also have certain risks and may cause some side effects to your mother's body. We need to weigh the pros and cons and choose the most appropriate treatment plan."
After saying that, Dr. Chen handed Xu Yao a list, which was densely packed with the names of various medicines and treatments, as well as the corresponding costs.
Xu Yao took the list and felt dizzy after just one glance.
The numbers on the list were like sharp knives, piercing her heart.
She and Xiaofang had just worked hard to gain a foothold in the canned food market, and before they had time to be happy, they had to face this astronomical medical bill?
This is like getting out of the wolf's den and into the tiger's den!
She raised her head, looked at Doctor Chen, and asked in a trembling voice: "Doctor Chen, how much...how much will these cost?"
Doctor Chen pushed his glasses and said helplessly, "These are just preliminary estimates. The specific costs will depend on the changes in your mother's condition. However, in general, it will cost at least... 50,000 yuan."
"Fifty thousand?!" Xu Yao exclaimed as if she was struck by lightning.
She felt a black screen before her eyes and almost fainted.
Fifty thousand yuan is an astronomical figure for her now.
She and Xiaofang worked hard to set up a stall in the canned food market, but could only earn a few dozen yuan a day.
To collect 50,000 yuan is simply a pipe dream!
Xue Han saw that she was pale, so he quickly supported her and asked with concern: "Yaoyao, are you okay?"
Xu Yao shook her head, trying to calm herself down.
She took a deep breath and said to Dr. Chen, "Dr. Chen, I understand. I will try my best to find a way to raise money. Please do your best to save my mother!"
Doctor Chen nodded and said, "We will do our best. However, you should be mentally prepared. Your mother's condition is indeed not optimistic."
After saying that, Dr. Chen turned and left.
Xu Yao slumped weakly on a chair in the corridor, feeling as if all the strength had been drained from her body.
She looked at the list in her hand, her heart filled with despair.
Where is she going to raise 50,000 yuan?
She thought of her relatives, but they were all extremely poor and could not be relied on at all.
She also thought about applying for a bank loan, but she had no collateral and the bank would not lend her money.
Did she really have to watch her mother pass away because she had no money for treatment?
Thinking of this, Xu Yao could no longer hold back her tears, and they fell one by one like beads from a broken string.
Xue Han watched her silently from the side, his heart filled with heartache.
He knew that Xu Yao must be desperate and helpless now.
However, he didn't know how to comfort her.
He could only hold her hand tightly to give her some strength and support.
"Yaoyao, don't be afraid, I'm here." Xue Han said softly, "I'll find a way to deal with the money. No matter what, I will try my best to save your mother."
Xu Yao raised her head and looked at Xue Han. She knew that Xue Han was speaking from the heart, and she also believed that Xue Han would do his best to help her.
But fifty thousand yuan is really not a small amount.
Although Xue Han has retired from the army and has some savings, it would probably be difficult for him to collect 50,000 yuan.
She looked at Xue Han's determined eyes and felt a little relieved.
She knew that now was not the time to despair, she had to cheer up and find a way to raise money to save her mother.
"Brother Xue Han, thank you." Xu Yao choked up and said, "I know you will definitely help me. I will try my best to find a solution, let's work together!"
Xue Han nodded and said, "Okay, let's work hard together!"
The two were silent for a moment, and Xu Yao suddenly thought of something. She raised her head and said to Xue Han, "Brother Xue Han, I have thought of a way that may alleviate the current predicament..."
Xue Han looked at her, his mind racing, like an old computer humming as it desperately loaded programs.
"Brother Xue Han," she held Xue Han's hand tightly, her fingertips cold, "Let's use Plan B that Doctor Chen mentioned first. Although the effect is slower, the cost will be lower. I will ask if I can pay in installments now. I have to stabilize my mother's condition first."
Xue Han held her hand in return, and the warmth from his palm passed to Xu Yao like an electric current, giving her a little strength.
"Okay, Yaoyao, I'll do as you say. I'll go talk to Doctor Chen, and you stay here with Auntie." His tone was firm, like a mountain, protecting Xu Yao from wind and rain.
Although Dr. Chen looked embarrassed, he finally agreed to the installment payment plan.
He is also a man with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Seeing Xu Yao worrying so much about her mother's illness, he feels bad.
"Xiao Xu," he patted Xu Yao's shoulder, "don't worry, we will do our best. Take your time with the money issue, don't push yourself too hard."
Holding the installment payment agreement, Xu Yao felt mixed emotions.
It's like grabbing a straw on the edge of a cliff. Although you're not sure if you can hold on to the end, there's finally a glimmer of hope.
She looked at her mother lying unconscious on the hospital bed and prayed silently in her heart: Mom, you must get better, your daughter will do everything she can to save you!
Xue Han also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he finally took the first step.
He took out all his savings and borrowed some from his comrades, barely raising enough money for the first installment.
Looking at the passbook in his hand, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. The money he had saved over the years was gone in an instant.
However, as long as Xu Yao's mother can be saved, everything is worth it.
In the next few days, Xu Yao and Xue Han took turns to take care of Xu's mother in the hospital.
During the day, Xu Yao stayed by her mother's bed, wiping her body and talking to her as if she could hear her.
In the evening, Xue Han took over Xu Yao and let her go back to rest.
He sat by the bed, looking at his mother's pale face, his heart filled with guilt.
He knew that if it weren't for him, Xu Yao wouldn't have to work so hard.
Although Xu's mother's condition stabilized, her recovery was very slow.
The daily treatment costs flow out like water.
Xu Yao and Xue Han lived frugally and spent every penny carefully.
They didn't dare buy new clothes, didn't dare go to restaurants, and even couldn't bear to buy their favorite candied haws.
Xu Yao takes care of her mother in the hospital during the day and sets up a stall at the canned food market at night.
She is tired like a dog every day and can't wait to fall asleep.
But she didn't dare stop, for she was afraid that she would collapse if she stopped.
She must be strong, she must continue to fight for her mother, for herself, and for their future.
Xue Han felt sorry for Xu Yao and wanted her to rest more, but Xu Yao refused.
"Brother Xue Han," she said, "I can't rest. I have to make money and treat my mother's illness. I can't let you bear it alone. Let's work hard together!"
Xue Han looked at her determined eyes, his heart filled with admiration and love.
He knew that this woman was the most important person in his life and he was willing to give everything for her.
Just when they were worrying about the expenses and trying to think of a solution, Xiaofang suddenly called.
Xu Yao's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.
"Sister Yaoyao," Xiaofang's voice was filled with tears, "Oh no, something happened in the store..." Xiaofang spoke intermittently, and Xu Yao's face became uglier and uglier. Finally, Xiaofang was only heard saying in a crying voice, "Aunt Wang...she..." There was suddenly no sound on the other end of the phone.
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