Ye Qingqing easily found the safe in the bedroom. It was a common household safe, not small, and carrying it would definitely attract attention.
Ye Qingqing carried the safe to the living room. Seeing that the flowers on the balcony were a bit wilted, she went to water them. A plump middle-aged woman on the neighboring balcony was also watering her flowers. When she saw Ye Qingqing, she exclaimed in surprise and called out to her, "Who are you to Wang Meie? Where has she been these past few days? Did she go on vacation again?"
Ye Qingqing also replied loudly, "Grandma Wang is sick and hospitalized. My grandma is her friend, so I came back to help her get some things."
"Hospitalized? What's wrong? Is it serious?" The plump woman was startled and asked in a loud voice, which alerted the neighbors, who all crowded onto the balcony to inquire.
"A heart attack, it was quite dangerous. I almost didn't make it. I had bypass surgery and am now out of danger," Ye Qingqing answered truthfully.
The neighbors, mostly elderly men and women, were deeply saddened by what they heard.
"Meie usually seemed to be in good health and often exercised. Who would have thought she would have heart disease? Sigh."
"No wonder she didn't look well lately, but I didn't think much of it. If only I had reminded her to get a check-up earlier, thankfully nothing serious happened."
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The neighbors seemed to have a good relationship with Sister Wang. Since it wasn't convenient to talk on the balcony, they all came to Sister Wang's house to ask Ye Qingqing about Sister Wang's condition and hospital ward.
“I’ll go check on her tomorrow. I was wondering why I hadn’t seen her go out for several days. Even if she were going on a trip, she should at least say something. This time she’s been completely silent.” The plump woman shook her head repeatedly.
“I’ll go and see too. It’s truly a tragedy. Illness comes like a landslide, but recovery is like pulling silk from a cocoon. Mei’e is really suffering this time,” another older woman sighed.
"Who is taking care of Mei'e at the hospital?" The person who asked the question was an elderly man in his sixties or seventies. He was tall and had a ruddy complexion, clearly someone who exercised regularly and was in good health.
Ye Qingqing took another look; the old man's eyes were very urgent, unlike those of an ordinary friend.
“My grandma will take time to deliver soup, and her children will go too when they have time,” Ye Qingqing said tactfully.
The others didn't think much of it, but the old man frowned, becoming even more worried. He then noticed the safe on the table, his brow furrowing even more as he asked, "Did Mei'e ask you to come back and get this?"
"Yes, Grandma Wang gave me the key and told me to come back to get the safe. I have a recording of Grandma Wang."
Ye Qingqing hurriedly took out her phone. Before coming, she had asked Sister Wang to record a conversation. After all, she had four ungrateful children, so she had to be careful!
Wang Jie's hoarse voice came from the phone, and the neighbors laughed, "You little girl, you're really careful. We didn't say you were a thief."
With Sister Wang's key, how could she be a thief? Besides, Ye Qingqing is an open and honest girl who doesn't mince words. They're all experienced and shrewd; they have that much insight.
Ye Qingqing smiled and said, "It's still better to be careful."
She picked up the safe, said goodbye to the elderly folks, and left. The old man who had asked her the question earlier seemed to be deep in thought.
She quickly returned to the hospital, where she was still alone. Her youngest daughter-in-law still hadn't gotten married, and her youngest son hadn't made a single phone call.
"Here, I ran into your neighbor. He said he's coming to see you tomorrow, and there's an old man who's really concerned about you." Ye Qingqing placed the safe on the bed.
"Is he a tall, square-faced old man?" Sister Wang asked.
Ye Qingqing nodded, "Yes, he looks quite well. He seems like someone who has served in the military. Grandma Wang, is he your good friend?"
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