Liu Yun: "Don't worry, Mom, I know, I'll definitely pass it on. But you and she don't need to be too polite. Over the past few years, Yu Qian and I have often brought our families to her house for meals."
Yu's mother was speechless at Liu Yun's words. The couple brought their whole family to their door for a free meal? But that seemed like something only the couple would do. However, seeing that Liu Yun had her own ideas, Yu's mother didn't say anything.
After finishing her meal and making up Yu's mother's bed, Liu Yun went downstairs to buy basins, buckets, cups, and other necessities. After that, Liu Yun didn't go straight home but stayed at the hospital chatting with Yu's mother. Since she had come by bicycle, it would be convenient for her to go back, and Yu Qian would definitely come over after work.
Sure enough, Yu Qianhe arrived around 7 o'clock.
Yu Qianhe: "Mom, is Dad alright?"
Mother Yu: "It's nothing serious, he just needs to stay in the hospital for a few days. I'll have to trouble Xiaoyun during this time."
Upon hearing Yu's mother's words, a phrase flashed through Liu Yun's mind: "In the eyes of the older generation, as long as someone isn't dead, it's not a big deal." Yu's father, usually such a lively and energetic old man, now struggles to even stand up—and you call that not a big deal?
Liu Yun: "Mom, we're family, so let's not talk about whether it's troublesome or not."
Yu Qianhe: "I'll try my best to catch up on my work. I'll have time in a couple of days."
Father Yu: "I'm fine, your mother is here. It's just a bit of a hassle for the fourth son's wife. She needs to help deliver some clothes every day. We can eat at the hospital. You can go do whatever you need to do."
Mother Yu: "Yes, we're all settled here. We can manage on our own, so you can go ahead and get back to work!"
Liu Yun: "Mom, I'm fine. I'll just stay at home. I have to cook for myself anyway, so bringing you some food is just a small favor."
Mother Yu didn't believe this. She was certain that if they weren't there, Liu Yun would be too lazy to cook at home and would go out to eat instead.
Because they were here, that's how she fed them. Now she only cooks at home because her father is sick, and she makes special meals for patients.
Yu's mother checked the time; it was 7:30. "You should go back now! An'an and Dangdang should go home."
Liu Yun checked the time and realized it was time to go back. Dangdang and An'an finished their evening self-study at 8:30. The school was close to home, and it only took less than five minutes to ride a bicycle. It was already 7:40, and it would take more than half an hour to ride a bicycle back from here.
Liu Yun: "Okay, Mom, we'll head back now. You can eat breakfast at the hospital cafeteria tomorrow, or you can buy it from a restaurant outside. We need to make breakfast for Dangdang and Beibei tomorrow, so it might not taste as good if we bring it over."
Mother Yu: "Alright, don't worry! I won't starve myself."
Liu Yun slipped another hundred yuan to Yu's mother, saying, "Mom, take this in case you need it, just in case."
Yu's mother didn't want her money and stuffed it back into her hands, saying, "Keep it safe. I brought enough money with me. You paid for the hospital fees and such. I'll give it all back to you when you're discharged."
Liu Yun: "Mom, do you have to be so calculating about such a small amount of money? Isn't that just making fun of us? This is what we should do."
Mother Yu knew her youngest daughter-in-law's personality and knew that she didn't lack money and that she was paying sincerely, so she didn't stand on ceremony with her. "Then I won't say anything more, but you must take this back, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Yun gave up and handed the money back, saying, "Alright! I'll come over again after breakfast tomorrow."
Mother: "Be careful on the road, hurry back! Otherwise, An'an and Dangdang will be home from school."
Yu Qianhe: "Hmm."
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