Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying cooperated very well, and Yin Yu did not put any psychological pressure on them.
She stated frankly that as long as Pei Ying cooperated well, with her teacher's expertise, there would be absolutely no problem performing the surgery.
Yin Yu dared to use her own reputation to guarantee it, and it was also for Pei Ying's good, so that Pei Ying wouldn't distrust her.
As instructed by Yin Yu, she would go to the hospital for the next two days to have various tests done, and the surgery would begin in about a week.
At this moment, Pei Ying and Xia Wenhua couldn't help but feel grateful that they had sent their child to the preschool, so that even if Pei Ying had surgery, the family wouldn't be too busy.
The sooner the better. After Yin Yu left, Xia Wenhua and her mother-in-law began packing the things Pei Ying would need for hospitalization.
Pei Ying went to get two changes of clothes first. When she came out, she saw Xia Wenhua putting the newly bought enamel basin into a bag, and she immediately stepped forward to stop her.
"Wenhua, stop pretending. I used it at the hospital, so how can you use it if you bring it back? I'll just get a wooden bucket."
Enameled basins are very precious. Back in Hongshan Village, only Xia Wenhua bought one when she got married; everyone else used wooden basins.
An enamel basin cost several yuan and required coupons, making it unaffordable for ordinary families.
When Xia Wenhua went back last time, she specially took all the things she bought and gave them to Pei Cuihong, which almost broke the hearts of the Pei family.
Before coming here, Pei Ying had never used an enamel basin. Now that she finally had one, she couldn't bear to take it to the hospital.
"Mom, you can use it as you like. We'll get rid of this basin after we come back from the hospital, and I'll get you a new one."
Wooden basins are heavy and difficult to clean. Pei Ying is a strong-willed person, and if she were gone, she would have to pour water herself, which would be too inconvenient with a wooden basin.
Enameled basins are easy to clean and lightweight, making them much more convenient to use than wooden basins.
In fact, if the items in the supermarket weren't always the most widely used items, she could have plastic and stainless steel basins. If she couldn't take out a dozen like she does now, they would all end up as enamel basins.
It's true that enamel basins are hard to buy these days, but Xia Wenhua doesn't need any.
She didn't argue with Pei Ying. After entering the room, she took a basin from the supermarket storage room and put it back in its original place.
"Mom, I really don't need these things. They're just sitting there anyway. We'll use whatever is convenient for us. Please feel free to use them."
Pei Ying still felt a little heartbroken. She moved her lips, but ultimately didn't say anything to stop her.
She's not ungrateful; there are people who have so much stuff they can't use it all, and her daughter-in-law is willing to give it to them because she feels it's worth it.
If someone actually gives her something, she insists on being stingy and doesn't want to use it, which only makes things awkward for both of them and worsens their relationship.
Pei Ying was able to live a good life with Xia Wenhua because, besides having a good personality, she never said anything she shouldn't have.
During this hesitation, Pei Ying watched as Xia Wenhua put brand new towels, toothbrushes, tooth cups, and even toothpaste into a bag for her.
Goodness gracious! This doesn't look like a hospital stay. Just look at all this stuff they're carrying. Who wouldn't think they're going out to enjoy themselves?
Xia Wenhua thought this could be used, that could be used, and started assembling things haphazardly.
At first, Pei Ying hesitated to speak up because she felt she shouldn't dampen Xia Wenhua's enthusiasm. But when she saw Xia Wenhua putting the noodles into a bag, she finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"Wenhua, you really don't need this!"
She quickly stepped forward and grabbed Xia Wenhua's mischievous hand, wishing she could pick up a noodle and wave it in front of Xia Wenhua.
This is dried noodles!
This is something that would be robbed on the black market. Why would an old woman take it to the hospital?
"Mom, noodles are convenient when I want something to eat in the hospital..."
She was only halfway through her sentence when Xia Wenhua realized that there was no convenient induction cooker available at the moment.
She kept a small electric cooker in the hospital. She usually had no appetite, but occasionally if she wanted something to eat, she could quickly make a small dish and force herself to eat a little.
Now, if you want to take noodles to the hospital, you have to go to the hospital kitchen to find someone to cook them. Their house is so close, it's really not worth it.
Xia Wenhua awkwardly put down the noodles in her hand. Pei Ying breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she could listen to her, and then turned around and took out a few more things from the bag.
"Wenhua, I know you're good to your mother, but let's keep these things at home."
I don't feel like eating in the hospital, and besides, it's not certain what I can or can't eat given my condition. Let's keep the good food at home for now, and you can bring it to me when I'm feeling better, okay?
She accepted Xia Wenhua's kindness and tried a different approach, using words that wouldn't make either of them feel awkward.
Xia Wenhua wasn't someone who couldn't listen to advice, but she felt she was too familiar with the hospital. When she was hospitalized, no one took care of her, and she always felt that she lacked everything.
Now that Pei Ying is in the hospital, there are many things she doesn't need. Even if she does need them but forgets about them for a while, she still goes to the hospital every day. We can just bring them to Pei Ying then, it's not that troublesome at all.
She put the things Pei Ying had taken out back on the table: "I was too nervous. Mother, see if there's anything else you need, take it yourself. It's okay if you forget, I'll bring it for you when I come over."
The two exchanged a smile, and the minor incident vanished without a trace.
We're going to the hospital tomorrow, so I should have made something nice for her today. But Pei Ying's stomach problems are quite serious, and she usually can't eat much. Now that she's about to have surgery, Xia Wenhua doesn't dare to do anything reckless.
Xia Wenhua stopped Pei Ying, who was about to cook for them, and finally managed to get Pei Ying to rest for a while by using the excuse that she was going to have surgery the next day.
"Mom, I'll cook today. Otherwise, when you go to the hospital, I won't be used to this stove yet, and I won't be able to cook well. Since you're here today, you can help me see what I'm doing wrong."
Xia Wenhua's reasons were both justifiable and incredibly compelling, so Pei Ying naturally had no reason not to let go.
She smiled at Xia Wenhua: "Okay, once Mom recovers and is discharged from the hospital, you won't have to do these chores. Mom is still young and can manage, so don't worry."
Xia Wenhua never denied the significance of the old lady's existence. Pei Ying felt that doing more work would make her more comfortable, and Xia Wenhua never stopped her. Occasionally, she would give Pei Ying some good food or something else as compensation, and both of them felt comfortable.
Today happened to be the day the supermarket refreshed its shelves. After learning about Pei Ying's condition, she went into the supermarket and got some eggs and millet.
Several patients came and went in the ward next to hers, including one with a stomach ulcer. She knew a little about how steamed egg custard and millet porridge were good for the stomach.
Steamed egg custard is smooth and tender, and children love to eat it.
The two little ones don't eat much to begin with, and Pei Ying hasn't been eating much lately either. For dinner, she just steams a bowl of egg custard for each of them and cooks some millet porridge.
Xia Wenhua doesn't like steamed egg custard, so she smuggled some self-heating hot pot from the supermarket. At night, while her child slept with his grandmother, she secretly ate some by herself, locking the door behind her. It was perfect.
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