Sunlight streamed into the ward through the glass. Liu Weisong raised his hand to shield his eyes, looking at his daughter lying beside the bed, but he didn't say anything.
The surgery was reportedly very successful, but because his meridians were damaged, although he will be able to stand up again, he will not be able to do so as before.
It's impossible for him not to feel uncomfortable, but given his condition, being able to stand up is already a great achievement, so he has nothing to complain about.
However, it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, and every day in the hospital costs money. He was reluctant to continue staying in the hospital because it was too expensive.
He was well aware of his family's situation. Without his eldest son's allowance and his eldest daughter's salary, and with his second son and daughter continuing to study without income, the family's life would only become more and more difficult.
Liu Weisong wouldn't feel at ease if he didn't find a way to increase his family's income; he knew very well that living off one's savings was unacceptable.
But given his condition, he didn't know if he could find a job after he recovered. If he couldn't, would his whole family have to rely on food rations? He was somewhat unwilling to accept this.
At this moment, the quiet and obedient daughter in front of me seemed to have transformed into that heroic and spirited young woman.
Liu Shile wasn't actually asleep; she was just feeling a bit lazy and didn't want to move. Then she noticed a strong gaze fixed on her.
Her mental energy immediately noticed it, only to find that it was actually her own father. But what was the meaning behind the complexity and reminiscence in his eyes?
She lay there quietly without moving, and after a long while, she noticed that her father had withdrawn his gaze and closed his eyes.
After a while, Liu Shile moved slightly, but as soon as she moved, Liu Weisong on the bed woke up.
Seeing her, he smiled gently and said, "Lele, you're awake. Did you sleep well last night? Go wash up, Dad has something to discuss with you."
Liu Shile knew what he wanted to say without even having to guess. After staying in the hospital for a week, he probably wouldn't be able to stay there any longer.
But the doctor said that his condition needs to be observed for a while longer, since his home is far away, and if something goes wrong and it takes too much time.
However, she didn't say anything, and nodded with a smile, saying, "Okay, Dad, wait for me a moment."
After Liu Shile finished speaking, she quickly went to the toilet. Speaking of which, the hospital's conditions are really good, and all kinds of facilities are complete.
In particular, they not only have a canteen, but also provide a separate place for patients' families to cook, so some patients' families bring their own ingredients to cook.
It's a pity that Liu Shile's cooking is a disaster, so she doesn't dare to mess it up. Therefore, she and her father have been eating at the cafeteria for the past few days.
During this time, Liu Shile would also go out for a stroll and occasionally bring back some fruit, such as apples, oranges and grapes.
Anyway, it's seasonal fruit, so it's not particularly eye-catching. The fruit she brought was grown on barren farmland. Although the quality is okay, people can buy it occasionally.
Besides, there are vegetable markets and such here, which are very free markets, so it's quite normal to have fruits and vegetables for sale.
So these days, although Liu Weisong has suffered a bit from a lack of food, he has made up for it somewhat with fruit, and his complexion does not appear pale.
"Dad, what do you want to talk to me about?" After Liu Shile finished packing, she came back and sat down by his bedside, looking at him seriously. She then said, "If it's about being discharged from the hospital, Dad, please don't mention it."
Liu Weisong felt helpless. He knew his daughter was smart and it was normal for her to guess his thoughts, but he really wanted to be discharged from the hospital and go home to recuperate.
Before he could speak, she added, "Dad, the doctor said you need to observe your leg for a while longer, especially since we live so far away."
"It wouldn't be good if something unexpected happened on the way home, like causing secondary injuries. So spending more money now is fine; we can always earn it back later, don't you think?"
She always had one reason or another to persuade him. Liu Weisong felt both helpless and gratified, but he still wanted to be discharged from the hospital and go home.
He really doesn't like staying here. He doesn't understand what the other patients in the ward are saying. What can he do if he stays in the ward every day?
So in the end, he said, "Dad knows, but we can't stay in the hospital all the time. It costs a lot of money every day. Let's go home."
"No, Comrade Liu, your leg injury shouldn't be moved for the time being. You need to stay in the hospital for a few more days for observation. Besides, your stitches haven't been removed yet, and you're already leaving?" His words were overheard by Dr. Zhou, who came in for rounds.
Dr. Zhou was Liu Weisong's surgeon and a very responsible doctor. Liu Weisong listened to him, but he was worried about the cost and was not used to living here.
“Right, Dad? Look, Dr. Zhou said so. Let’s rest for a few more days. We should at least wait until the stitches are removed before coming back.” Liu Shile quickly chimed in.
If they were locals, they could be discharged and go home to recuperate, then come back for a check-up in a few days. But the problem is that they are not locals, so finding accommodation after being discharged is an issue.
Even though he listened to Dr. Zhou, Liu Weisong still insisted on being discharged and said, "Dr. Zhou, how about this? You can discharge me first, and we'll come back for a check-up in a few days?"
"Comrade Liu, you are not locals. Where will you stay after you are discharged from the hospital?" Dr. Zhou hesitated for a moment. He was genuinely concerned for the father and daughter, since they were from out of town.
Being in an unfamiliar place, was he supposed to stay in a guesthouse after being discharged from the hospital? But guesthouses weren't cheap. Thinking of this, he immediately frowned.
Liu Weisong immediately thought of staying at a guesthouse, as it seemed much cheaper than staying at the hospital. However, he hesitated because he knew he and his daughter would definitely need two rooms.
To be honest, Liu Shile was a little surprised. It seemed that her father was determined to be discharged from the hospital. Since that was the case, she decided to let him be. At worst, he could stay in a guesthouse after he was discharged.
Just as she was about to speak, Dr. Zhou said, "Comrade Xiao Liu, come out with me for a moment."
Liu Shile looked at him with a puzzled expression before following in his footsteps.
"Well, you're unfamiliar with the capital, and it's not convenient for you to stay in a guesthouse after being discharged from the hospital. If you don't mind, you can stay at my house for a few days."
Dr. Zhou, fearing that Liu Shile might misunderstand, quickly added, "I'm usually busy with work, so I can stay at the hospital these days. You can rest assured. My wife is a school teacher, and she's very easy to get along with."
Well, this time, Liu Shile was genuinely surprised.
Looking at the sincerity in Dr. Zhou's eyes, Liu Shile was certain that Dr. Zhou wasn't just talking casually. But was he also not afraid that she and her father were bad people?
To be honest, Dr. Zhou is indeed a very good person. He is skilled in medicine and very responsible. He is said to have a nickname: "Zhou the Cleaver".
She never expected that he would be so kind-hearted, perhaps worried that they didn't have enough money.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Shile didn't dare to nod in agreement. She wasn't quite used to people being so nice to her, and only said, "Thank you, Dr. Zhou, but I need to discuss this with my dad."
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