"Pearl! When you get to the hospital, no matter what they say, don't argue with them. Ignore their unreasonable demands and just come back on your own." Wu Meiyun thought for a moment and, still worried, added a reminder.
"Mom, I understand." Zhao Zhenzhu waved to Wu Meiyun and went out the door.
After leaving the house, Zhao Zhenzhu quickly rummaged through her bag.
Wow, her mom is really generous.
In addition to a can of malted milk powder, a bag of red dates, a bag of dried longan, there was also a can of mandarin oranges in the bag.
With so many good things, does Ding Ermei deserve them?
Bringing any of these would make a good gift when visiting someone in the hospital.
Zhao Zhenzhu put the malted milk powder, dried red dates and longan into her spatial storage without any qualms, leaving only a can of food in the bag.
If it weren't for the sake of her family's reputation, Zhao Zhenzhu wouldn't have even given them a single can of food.
In the ward, Chen Jinfeng stayed by Ding Ermei's bedside, her head nodding off.
Since Ding Ermei was admitted to the hospital yesterday, Chen Jinfeng has been busy taking care of her. She simply can't hold on any longer now.
"Cough..." Ding Ermei's cough startled Chen Jinfeng awake.
"Mom, how are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?" Chen Jinfeng stood up and asked solicitously.
"I won't die," Ding Ermei said in a hoarse voice.
Ding Ermei regretted it after drinking a mouthful of pesticide yesterday.
If the money is gone, Bingchen can just send more, right? Why would she want to commit suicide?
Ding Ermei didn't hate her two sons, but she hated her two daughters-in-law, Chen Jinfeng and Ding Xiaocui. Ding Ermei felt that it must have been her daughters-in-law who stirred things up in front of her sons, which was why they resented her.
"Mom, you should sleep a little longer. Meimei and the others should be here soon," Chen Jinfeng said with a smile.
Yesterday, after Ding Ermei was rushed into the emergency room, Zhou Bingqiang quickly went to the post office to call Zhou Meimei, urging her to go back to her parents' home immediately. He was afraid that if things went wrong, Ding Ermei might die, and Zhou Meimei wouldn't be able to see her one last time.
The earliest bus from the county seat to Taohua Town arrives at 9:30 a.m.
Half an hour ago, Zhou Bingqiang went to the bus station to pick up Zhou Meimei.
"Why did you bring Meimei back here?" Ding Ermei asked, displeased.
"Mom, Bingqiang is worried that something might happen to you." Chen Jinfeng's voice was barely audible.
"What did you say?" Ding Ermei didn't hear clearly.
“Bingqiang has been thinking that Meimei hasn’t been home for a long time. When you wake up and see Meimei, you should feel better. When you’re in a better mood, you’ll recover faster,” Chen Jinfeng quickly changed her tune.
"Hmm. Bingqiang is very thoughtful." Ding Ermei was very satisfied.
Zhou Meimei went back to her parents' home with her child and husband to pay New Year's visits at the beginning of this year, and there has been no news of her since. Ding Ermei really misses her.
"Mom, why don't you get some sleep? Otherwise, you'll look listless, and Meimei will feel bad seeing you like that." Chen Jinfeng was determined to coax Ding Ermei to sleep.
Only after Ding Ermei falls asleep can Chen Jinfeng get some sleep as well.
"I want to drink water," Ding Ermei said, pointing to the enamel mug on the bedside table.
“You can’t drink now. The doctor said you can’t drink water or eat anything for 24 hours!” Chen Jinfeng explained patiently.
"I want to drink water. My throat hurts, and I want to drink some water to soothe it," Ding Ermei said stubbornly.
"Mom, you really can't drink this, the doctor will scold you." Chen Jinfeng was getting a little impatient.
"You heartless bastard, are you trying to kill me with thirst?" Ding Ermei roared, grabbed a cup from the bedside table, and threw it at Chen Jinfeng's head.
Chen Jinfeng turned her head to the side and dodged it.
The cup shattered on the ground with a clang.
Chen Jinfeng's face turned ashen with anger.
That old hag, is she trying to kill her? And she's been taking care of her at the hospital since yesterday afternoon.
Hearing the commotion, the nurse came over to see what was going on.
Upon seeing the cup on the ground, the nurse glared and snapped, "What are you doing? This is a hospital. If you want to argue, go home and do it."
Ding Ermei quickly closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
"I'm sorry, my mother-in-law's hand slipped and she dropped the cup on the ground," Chen Jinfeng said with a smile.
"No loud noises, no arguing or fighting in the hospital. If you make any more noise, you'll be kicked out." The nurse warned with a long face before turning and leaving.
Chen Jinfeng wiped away a cold sweat and bent down to pick up the cup from the ground.
This time, Chen Jinfeng didn't dare put the cup on the bedside table, but put it in the cabinet instead.
When Zhao Zhenzhu arrived at the ward, Chen Jinfeng almost cried tears of joy.
More than an hour ago, Ding Xiaocui volunteered to call Zhao Zhenzhu to the hospital to take care of Ding Ermei.
Chen Jinfeng thought Ding Xiaocui was just saying it, but she didn't expect her to actually call Zhao Zhenzhu over.
"Third sister-in-law, that's great, you've finally arrived." Chen Jinfeng reached out to take Zhao Zhenzhu's hand, but Zhao Zhenzhu avoided it.
“Get to the point, stop this arguing.” Zhao Zhenzhu said as she took a can of food from the bag she was carrying and placed it on the bedside table.
"Hmph!" Ding Ermei snorted coldly and turned her back to Chen Jinfeng and Zhao Zhenzhu.
Ding Ermei thought Zhao Zhenzhu had come to curry favor with her.
Her suffering these past few days was all caused by Zhao Zhenzhu. Ding Ermei would never forgive Zhao Zhenzhu so easily.
"Canned oranges!" Chen Jinfeng's eyes lit up.
These days, canned food is a real treat. You can't even buy it if you want to!
Before Ding Ermei could sit up, Chen Jinfeng quickly stuffed the canned food into her pocket.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing? This is something my mother gave to my mother-in-law to help her recover." Zhao Zhenzhu said unhappily.
“Mom can’t eat right now, and I’m afraid she’ll lose it if I leave it here. I’ll take it home first, and give it to her when she gets back,” Chen Jinfeng explained.
Chen Jinfeng dared not place the canned food within Ding Ermei's reach. Given the ferocity Ding Ermei had displayed earlier, a can hitting someone on the head would have been far more damaging than a cup.
"Fine! Whatever you want." Zhao Zhenzhu smiled, turned around and left.
Zhao Zhenzhu had already made an appearance at the hospital on her mother's orders, and had delivered the gift. She had no interest in staying here and dealing with Ding Ermei's attitude.
"Third sister-in-law, where are you going?" Chen Jinfeng quickly chased after her.
"Go home," Zhao Zhenzhu said.
“Third sister-in-law, how could you go back? Our mother has three daughters-in-law. Your second sister-in-law and I have been busy since yesterday. Now it’s your turn to take care of her in the hospital, isn’t it?” Chen Jinfeng said.
"How you take care of her is your business, don't include me. Zhou Bingchen and I are getting a divorce, and I'll soon have nothing to do with that old lady inside," Zhao Zhenzhu said, waving her hand.
"What? You and your third brother are getting a divorce? You're not kidding, are you?" Chen Jinfeng was startled.
"What are you talking about? I'm not just joking around." Zhao Zhenzhu said irritably.
“Oh dear, third sister-in-law, you can’t be willful! Even if a couple bickers, they can still live a lifetime together! You and Bingchen have never had a serious argument in all these years. Besides, Bingchen earns a lot of money every month! If you get divorced, it will be difficult for you to find someone with his conditions again!” Chen Jinfeng grabbed Zhao Zhenzhu’s arm and earnestly advised her.
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