With that, the mother and daughter went to the kitchen and started cooking.
The rice had just been put into the pot when it got dark.
Hua Kai went out to empty the bucket of dirty water. She had just finished emptying it and returned to the gate of the yard when she was blinded by a car headlight. She turned her head and saw a familiar car.
Ye Yifan parked the car in front of Hua Kai's house and got out: "What happened?"
Hua Kai was indeed somewhat apologetic, and walked to the opposite side of Ye Yifan: "I told you you didn't need to come. I didn't think things were that serious, but you know there are so many people in that room at the brigade headquarters, so I really can't say this."
Ye Yifan smiled at Hua Kai, relieved to know that nothing had happened to her family. "Why are you being so formal with me? Come inside and we can talk. I don't have anything to do anyway, I won't go back tonight." He took the bucket of dirty water from Hua Kai and walked into the house.
Hua Kai walked beside him, saying as they went, "My grandfather fell and hurt his back, so he needs surgery. My stepmother doesn't want her own son to pay for it; she wants our whole family to pay. And the surgery consent form is tomorrow. My dad is there, so I'm afraid he'll have to take all the responsibility. Putting the money aside, if something goes wrong after my dad signs the consent form, they'll make a huge fuss about it. What can I say if I call you at the brigade? I was thinking of having you come early tomorrow to pick me up, deliver the money our family is supposed to pay, and then take my dad away beforehand. We can leave my older brother, who can't make decisions, there, and then let my dad go back after the surgery starts. That way, everything will be fine."
After saying all that, they went inside.
Gu Lanyan was surprised to see Ye Yifan: "Xiao Fan, why did you come so soon? Was it because Kai Kai was being willful and insisted that you come at night?"
Ye Yifan put down the bucket of dirty water and said to Gu Lanyan, "Auntie, no, it's just that I was worried and I didn't have anything else to do, so I came over."
Gu Lanyan sighed, "You know, everything in our family has to bother you. I don't even know what to say anymore."
"Why are you being so polite with me? Hua Kai told me everything, so don't worry. I'll take care of everything. You don't need to worry." Ye Yifan really liked the feeling of being needed by Hua Kai's family.
Hua Kai said to Gu Lanyan, "Mom, he's already here, so let's not stand on ceremony. Why don't you add a dish for Ye Yifan tonight?"
Gu Lanyan smiled and said, "That's a must. You all come inside and talk. I'll start cooking right away."
Knowing something was amiss, Hua Qingyang greeted Ye Yifan and, unlike before, didn't bother her, quietly going to the west room to study.
Hua Kai and Ye Yifan sat in the east room and continued talking.
"Let's leave at dawn tomorrow. I'm already here, so let's go back early to avoid any more trouble," Ye Yifan said to Hua Kai.
Hua Kai thought about it and agreed: "Okay, then let's leave early tomorrow. I also want to go see my grandfather as soon as possible, but I don't know how he is doing."
Ye Yifan said, "The orthopedics department of the city hospital is quite famous, so you don't need to worry about that. However, since you injured your lumbar spine, you'll probably need to rest for a year or two after the surgery, and it's not certain that you'll be able to recover to the same extent as before."
"Indeed, the old man is bound to suffer a bit from this."
"When an elderly person is sick and needs someone to take care of them, it is also the time when they can see who is more reliable. Perhaps after this, the old man will have an epiphany."
"That's true, but I don't know if I can go to the provincial capital this weekend. I had a good plan to go on Saturday, stay in a hotel overnight, and have more time, but now I'm not sure if I can go."
"There's no rush. I have a few meetings to attend next week, so I'll go back even if it's not the weekend."
"It's just because of me that your travel plans have been affected."
"I'm not some big shot, what kind of travel plans do I have?"
After talking for a short while, Gu Lanyan asked Hua Qingyang to put the table down and get the bowls and chopsticks to prepare for dinner.
Hua Kai and Ye Yifan also got up to help serve the dishes and rice.
At the dinner table, they didn't talk much about Hua Chongzhi, because Hua Kai and Ye Yifan had already made their reservations and were just waiting to go back early tomorrow.
Ye Yifan arrived late at night, so most people didn't notice his arrival. Zheng Shuzhen didn't know either, as they were busy trying to borrow money. After all, if she wanted to live in this village, and if she and her children didn't contribute to the old man's medical treatment, delaying Hua Zhongzhi's treatment or even causing a death, they would be condemned by the village. So, they had no choice but to raise money.
Today, everyone in Huakai's family went to bed early. Ye Yifan and Hua Qingyang stayed in the west room, while Huakai and Gu Lanyan stayed in the east room.
The next morning, just as dawn broke, when Hua Kai got up, Gu Lan Yan had already started steaming the buns.
After she and Ye Yifan washed their faces, they ate breakfast.
Breakfast was simple: I had steamed buns, some millet porridge, and some homemade pickled vegetables.
After finishing her meal, Gu Lanyan packed up all the steamed buns and asked Hua Kai to take them to the hospital for Hua Wanjiang and the others who were there to take care of her.
Then Hua Kai and Ye Yifan returned to the city.
Upon arriving in the city, we went directly to the hospital.
Upon finding the orthopedic ward, they saw Hua Wanjiang asleep on a bench, with Hua Qingyi sitting beside his father, looking very tired. Hua Wanhu and Hua Wanhai were not there.
Ye Yifan frowned, took off his coat, and covered Hua Wanjiang with it. Then he whispered to Hua Qingyi, "Where are the others?"
Hua Qingyi whispered, "Last night, my third and fourth uncles said they were going out for some fresh air and didn't come back. My dad and I took turns sleeping in the same room."
Hua Kai gave a wry smile: "What should I say?"
At this moment, Hua Wanjiang also woke up and sat up: "Why is Xiao Fan here too? What time is it?"
Ye Yifan said, "Uncle, it's still early, it's not even seven o'clock yet."
Hua Wanjiang scratched his head a few times: "You've been brought here so early, Kai Kai is really inconsiderate."
Ye Yifan smiled and said, "It's alright, we're all family." Then he added, "Uncle, we've come to discuss something with you."
Hua Wanjiang stood up and handed the clothes back to Ye Yifan: "Let's talk at the end of the corridor."
Hua Kai realized that her father had become really shrewd now. She said to Ye Yifan, "Tell my dad and brother that I'm going in to see Grandpa." As she spoke, she gave Ye Yifan the money she had brought.
Ye Yifan agreed, since he already knew about the matter. He followed Hua Wanjiang and Hua Qingyi to a secluded spot at the end of the corridor. In fact, Hua Kai and he had agreed that Hua Wanjiang would leave before the surgery, and Hua Qingyi would stay with the money to avoid any further accidents.
Hua Kai entered the ward and saw Hua Zhongzhi lying face down on the hospital bed, his waist immobilized, unable to move. She called out, "Grandpa."
Hua Chong took a painkiller injection in the middle of the night, slept for a while, and just woke up. When he saw Hua Kailai, he felt particularly at ease, thinking that no matter what happened, Hua Kailai could solve it.
With tears in his eyes, he said to the flowers, "Girl, you've finally come. Seeing you puts my mind at ease."
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