Clearly, Jian Dan had also thought of this.
The other party can cover the medical expenses now, but the real problem lies in the long-term recovery; this is not a long-term solution.
Just like in later generations when dealing with accidents, many people would rather pay a one-time compensation.
However, this compensation is certainly far less than the actual expenses.
The two exchanged a glance, and their simple, excited hearts calmed down. This was not the future; they were so vulnerable that they might not have survived even a common cold. If that happened, the child that Li Yan and her husband had carefully nurtured would be taken away again, which would be an even greater blow to them.
As the group was talking, the little baby, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened them at some point. The baby's field of vision was limited to the area in front of him, but he stared intently ahead.
Jian Dan looked up as if she had noticed something, and their eyes met unexpectedly. She was stunned for a moment.
That little gaze looked at her so gently, yet it seemed as if it wasn't really looking at her, even though she knew that a newborn baby couldn't see that far, and she couldn't bear to look away.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her lost in thought, Mingzhu looked over.
"Oh, he's awake? Doctor, look, the child is awake. He seems perfectly normal."
The doctor went over to check the equipment, gently touched the baby's head, then removed the equipment, changed the diaper, and gently massaged the baby for a while before putting the baby back in the box.
Even after leaving the ward, Jian Dan could still feel the gaze behind her, following her until she was stopped by the door.
Even after leaving the house, Jian Dan still felt a tightness in her chest.
Using the excuse of going out to buy something, Mingzhu took Jian Dan out of the hospital.
"What's wrong with you? I've noticed that you've been acting strange ever since you saw the child."
What, you can't bear to do it?
"A child that young should have the right and the opportunity to live,"
Mingzhu's heart softened even more after becoming a mother.
"Yes, he has the right to live."
But now it's not like you can just live whenever you want; he's still a child.
He needs to grow up, so he needs to drink milk, milk powder, and porridge. When he grows up, he will need to eat dry food. Not to mention anything else, he is weaker than other children. That means that his parents need to put in two, three, five, or even ten or twenty times the effort of other children.
It's not just about energy; there are also more practical issues, like the fact that people need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves.
This is the most practical issue. To be honest, my family has fallen on hard times, but I won't lie to you, everyone has a backup plan. The Lin family sends us things and money from time to time, so we don't have to worry about food and drink.
I can see that you don't need this.
But Li Yan and her family were different. After she went to the countryside, she relied almost entirely on herself. Chen Jianguo was the eldest son in his family, and it was already a favor if his family didn't ask him for help. The two of them had almost no savings.
No matter how hard you work all year round, how many work points can you earn?
Both of them need to eat and drink, and after this ordeal, Li Yan's health prevents her from doing heavy work. She also needs to take care of the child constantly. Chen Jianguo alone has to support the family of three, plus someone who needs to take medication year-round...
Actually, what I'm thinking is, if this child really survives, and stays with them for a year or two, how long can they keep it up?
Simple and quiet, indeed, she has a base space, so she has the confidence to do anything. For her, these things are not a problem at all. However, after all, only she has this confidence. Even those with the same conditions as Mingzhu are a minority, a very small minority.
Li Yan and her family represent the most ordinary life.
"We can help in an emergency, but not in a long-term solution. Besides, this matter depends on Li Yan and the others' own decision; they are the ones directly involved."
Jian Dan sometimes wondered why she had so many emotions, since she wasn't usually such a soft-hearted person.
The two ate their noodles in silence, then turned a corner and entered the supply and marketing cooperative next door.
Since we're already out, let's just buy some things and head over.
"Sister Lin He, I'm going to visit a patient and would like to buy some baby formula. Do you have any now?"
"Hey? Girl, you're here?"
Seeing that she didn't look well, Lin He didn't ask any questions and simply gave her two packets of milk powder.
"This is good, are two packs enough?"
Mingzhu nodded.
"That's enough. You take two packs, and I'll take two packs too. It'll last the kids a while."
Lin He reached back to take it, asking as she did so.
"Are you going to see the woman in labor?"
"yes,"
"Do you need anything to help with lactation? There seem to be some pig's trotters over there. Add some soybeans, and that will help with lactation faster."
The two hesitated for a moment, then shook their heads, then nodded.
"She has nowhere to work, but I want some, sis, do you have a few left?"
This year, Liujiatun started raising pigs, and each family received a few kilograms. But for a large meat-consuming household like this, that's not enough.
Moreover, she also discovered that her children were no longer very interested in meat, and their tastes were becoming more and more like hers. They all liked to gnaw on pig's trotters, especially braised ones or stewed ones that were tender and flavorful. They would buy them whenever they saw them, which was also done openly.
There weren't many people around. Lin He crawled out from behind the counter and pulled her over.
"Uncle Ma, how many pig trotters do you have left? My sister wants to bring some home."
Nowadays, people love to eat meat, especially large pieces like pig's trotters and ribs, which have a lot of bones. Nobody really fights over them. Pig's trotters are only sought after by families where someone has just given birth and needs to produce milk. When someone asks, Old Ma bends down, lifts the basket from below, and slams it onto the counter.
"These pigs have been here for the past few days, more than twenty of them. How many do you want, young lady?"
"I want them all!"
Old Ma...
Even after coming out, Mingzhu couldn't help but want to laugh.
"You really scared them. They probably didn't expect that this thing could be sold in bulk."
Thinking back to what just happened, Jian Dan couldn't help but laugh a little.
"The kids like to eat it, so we bring it home whenever we see it. It's frozen anyway, so it'll keep for a while."
That's true.
I brought some steamed buns for Tan Yajun and Lin Zhaodi, but they didn't stay long.
"Sister Yajun, Sister Yan, we'll have to trouble you then. We'll come over again in a few days."
"Alright, alright, you should go back now. She'll be discharged in a few days. You all have children, so don't keep coming here. I'll keep this formula for her; she can drink it when she's better."
"As for the child, don't worry too much. We want the child to be well, but we also have to admit that with this congenital deficiency, even if he lives, it might not necessarily be a good thing for him."
"I know,"
He simply sighed lightly.
"I know, Sister Yajun, I was just assuming things."
It depends on the child's own will to survive, but more importantly, it depends on the parents' attitude.
Right?
"Don't think about it. If it's a family of three going back, we'll take better care of them, okay?"
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