Chapter 9 It turns out that Dad has made great contributions
Tang Yue's small hands gently stroked the thin pieces of paper, her head nodding rapidly. The patterns and symbols on these papers were so unfamiliar to her. She had to know what these things called "money" were used for.
"Brother, what are drawn on these papers?" Tang Yue's voice was filled with a hint of childish curiosity.
Tang Bei and Tang Nan smiled at each other. Tang Bei knew that his sister had never had the opportunity to read and write due to physical reasons, so naturally she could not recognize the patterns and words on these coins.
Because of family difficulties, the only opportunity to go to school was given to him. Seeing that Tang Nan was also curious, Tang Bei simply told them all about it, even though he didn't know much.
However, Tang Bei memorized everything the teacher taught.
"These are banknotes issued by our country. They feature pictures of our country's leaders and some famous scenic spots in China."
Tang Bei patiently explained, "This money can be used to buy things, such as food, clothes, and medicine for Dad's treatment."
Tang Yue nodded. Although she didn't quite understand how to spend the money, the money was very important to the family.
She carefully handed the money back to Tang Nan, "Brother, put the money back. We can't touch Mom's things."
Tang Nan took the money and put it back into the bundle in the cabinet. His movements were gentle and careful, fearing to damage the precious pieces of paper.
Lin Cuicui's voice came from outside, "Dabei, Ernan, come and help Mom pack up. We are going to the county hospital tomorrow."
Tang Bei and Tang Nan immediately responded and went out to help, while Tang Yue stayed inside, her small hand gently stroking the shabby cabinet. Since the money was so important, she would find a way to earn more. Tang Yue didn't know that in this era, making money would be so difficult.
There wasn't much left at home, so Lin Cuicui packed quickly. She was still debating whether she should take the children with her. Tang Yue saw that it was still early outside, so she went out to see Lin Cuicui.
"Mom, is the county town far away? If it's not far, let's go today."
Lin Cuicui was interrupted by Tang Yue and instinctively asked, "Why are you going today?"
Tang Yue did not hide anything and expressed her thoughts.
"I just saw Uncle looking at us in a very strange way. I'm afraid he might do something bad."
Lin Cuicui hadn't really taken it seriously just now. When Tang Yue said that, Tang Bei agreed, "Yes, Mom, Dad's condition isn't good either. Why don't we go earlier? The sooner we can see him, the more reassurance we'll have."
Lin Cuicui was persuaded by the two children. She had originally wanted to leave them at home, but when she thought of her eldest and second uncles' families, she felt uneasy. Forget it, let's go together.
"Then you guys wait at home. I'm going to talk to your captain grandpa now."
Several children were waiting at home obediently.
When Lin Cuicui was walking back from the captain's house, she saw Tang Shengjun standing on a slope and looking at her with a sinister smile. Lin Cuicui didn't understand why, and thought to herself that as long as he didn't come to her house to cause trouble, she wouldn't bother with them.
But before I reached the door of my house, I ran into Aunt Qian.
Uncle Qian was also a hunter, and he often went hunting with Tang Shengkai. Tang Shengkai would sometimes share some of his catch with Uncle Qian. The two families had a good relationship.
"Auntie, why are you here? Are you going to my house?"
Aunt Qian was a little nervous when she came here, and now that she saw Lin Cuicui, she felt even more embarrassed, and her face turned red.
"Well, Cuicui, what are you busy with?"
"Hi, Auntie, I just came back from the captain's house. The county gave me some bonus, so I wanted to take Shengkai to the hospital right away. I wonder if he can still be cured."
As she spoke, Lin Cuicui's voice began to choke up. Seeing this, Aunt Qian was unable to say what she wanted to say.
"Well, then you should go home and pack up quickly. Treating your illness is more important. I'll go home first."
After saying that, without waiting for Lin Cuicui to react, he turned around and ran home.
Lin Cuicui was a little confused. When she got home, her face was still full of confusion.
"Mom, you're back. How's it going? Can I go?"
"Yes, I can go."
After Lin Cuicui finished replying to Tang Bei, she was ready to go do something else. Tang Yue looked at her and thought something was wrong.
"Mom, what happened to you just now?"
It’s not a big deal, Lin Cuicui said directly.
"Nothing, I just ran into Aunt Qian. She said she'd come to our house, but when I said I was going to the county, she turned around and ran away. I don't know why Aunt Qian was acting so strangely today."
Tang Yue's face darkened, and she looked up at Lin Cuicui, "Mom, do we owe grandma money?"
Lin Cuicui paused while moving the things. She looked at Tang Yue with some suspicion, "Is your grandmother Qian here to ask for money?"
Tang Yue gave her an affirmative look, but Lin Cuicui was a beat slow to react. She slowly put down the dustpan in her hand, looking a little lonely.
"Now that we have money, we should pay off the debt first. However, your father is so seriously ill, I want to see him first. But if Aunt Qian's family has an emergency..."
Tang Dong understood what he meant.
"Mom, did Grandma Qian tell you about asking for money?"
"without."
"Mom, just pretend you don't know."
Lin Cuicui stared at Tang Dong in surprise. Tang Dong looked at Tang Yue, "Just now my sister said that she saw some malicious eyes of uncle. Who knows, maybe Grandma Qian was sent here by uncle.
What a jerk! Not only did he not lend us money for Dad's treatment, but now that we finally have some money, he's sabotaging it."
When Tang Nan heard this, he kicked a small stone out of anger and sent it flying out of the yard.
Tang Bei secretly clenched his fists.
Lin Cuicui thought of the look in her uncle's eyes when she first saw him. No wonder, no wonder.
Lin Cuicui couldn't help but complain, "How could Aunt Qian be like this? The head of the household helped them a lot in the past. It's only in the past two years that their lives have gotten better. The head of the household helped them so much, I just wanted to pay them back later, how could they..."
She was about to cry as she spoke, and Tang Yue was helpless. Her mother had been crying every day these days.
"Mom, Aunt Qian didn't say anything."
Lin Cuicui reacted and pouted, "I was just complaining. This time I went to the hospital to see if there was any work I could do. I'd better make money quickly to pay off my foreign debts.
I have been owing people money, and I feel bad about it."
Tang Yue understood that her mother's complaints were temporary and due to excessive pressure, but over time, she might actually harbor such thoughts. She didn't want her mother to become that kind of person.
Outside the door, the voice of Old Li, driving his donkey cart, rang out. Tang Nan ran to the door and opened it. "Ah, it's Grandpa Li."
Lin Cuicui quickly composed herself. "You guys, hurry into the house and get two pieces of outer clothing. Dabei, get that wolfskin out and use it to cover your sister."
"Okay."
Aside from a tattered sheepskin blanket, the only valuable item in the house was a wolfskin. But even if they sold it, it wouldn't be enough to treat Tang Shengkai. The wolfskin was meant for Tang Yue to make clothes for later. No one in the family was willing to use it.
"Uncle Li, thank you for coming along."
Lin Cuicui felt that what she said was pale and powerless, but she really had nothing to offer.
"Hey, what's the big deal? Come and help me lift Shengkai to the car."
Lin Cuicui and Old Li were the main force, with Tang Bei and Tang Nan lending a hand on the side, and together they lifted Tang Shengkai onto the donkey cart.
The donkey cart was already covered with a thick layer of straw. Lin Cuicui's eyes were filled with gratitude.
She took out all the bedding she could find at home and used it as a cushion or a blanket. After packing everything up, Lin Cuicui locked the door, got on Old Li's donkey cart, and headed towards the county town.
The donkey cart bumped along the rugged mountain road, and Tang Yue nestled in Lin Cuicui's arms. She closed her eyes, taking in the spiritual energy around her. The energy at the foot of the mountain was more vibrant than at home, and Tang Yue silently absorbed it, nourishing her body's ailments. From time to time, she gently massaged Tang Shengkai's brow.
Lin Cuicui just thought that her daughter was testing the temperature of her father's forehead and had no doubts at all.
Tang Shengkai lay on the donkey cart. Although his face was still pale and a little purple, his breathing had become much calmer, almost like he was asleep. Lin Cuicui looked at his sunken cheeks from time to time, her eyes filled with panic and worry, mixed with a hint of hope.
The donkey cart slowly moved along the mountain road. The surrounding scenery kept changing, from bare hills to lush forests, and then to the outline of the county town looming in the distance. A smile appeared on Tang Yue's little face. Her father was saved.
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