The doctor said he must be taken to a city hospital as soon as possible, otherwise his leg will be lost... We want to send him there, but the money on hand is far from enough..."
Wild Bee Village is located in a remote area, surrounded by dense forests and wild animals often roam around. Villagers rarely go out unless necessary, and they always travel in groups to prevent accidents.
Qin Huixin has been traveling alone through the mountains and forests over the years to bring warmth to her grandparents and grandchildren. Xu Qinghe is well aware of the hardships and difficulties involved.
Although what we bring each time may be only insignificant things, the deep friendship is heavier than any property.
Due to inconvenient transportation, the village's economic development has lagged behind, and most villagers rely on self-sufficiency, with few opportunities to make money.
Even if they work hard, what they harvest is mostly food, and monetary transactions are extremely rare because in such places, money is often not as practical as food.
Because of this, when Sun Hongqi was injured and urgently needed treatment, his family found it difficult to raise enough funds.
Xu Qinghe recalled that although the original novel did not directly mention the plot of Qin Huixin borrowing money, when describing Sun Hongqi, it clearly pointed out that he later became a cripple and had difficulty moving, but he still tenaciously carried the original owner's body back home for burial.
According to the timeline of the original novel, the original owner had already married into the Yin family and suffered torture every day.
Even though Qin Huixin came for help, she did not dare to ask the Yin family. As a result, she missed the best period for treatment, which left Sun Hongqi with lifelong disability.
Thinking of this, Xu Qinghe couldn't help but sigh. All these misfortunes were ultimately due to poverty.
Seeing Qin Huixin's tears streaming down her face, Xu Qinghe pulled out a clean handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped away her tears. She said softly, "My eldest cousin's condition requires treatment in a city hospital. Cousin, you should have come to us earlier."
After saying that, she turned and went into the house, took out two thick stacks of banknotes, and stuffed them directly into Qin Huixin's hands. She then said, "Cousin, please take this money for emergency use. Tomorrow morning, have your uncle-in-law take your eldest cousin to the city. It will be convenient for me to go to the city, so I will go with you. If you need any help later, we can work together to find a solution."
Xu Qinghe did this not out of stinginess, but because he took into consideration that it would be difficult to guarantee the safety of a woman like Qin Huixin carrying a large amount of cash on the road. If something unexpected happened on the way, the consequences would be unimaginable.
As for Sun Hongjun's medical expenses, she will make her own arrangements after arriving at the hospital.
Although the two villages are far apart and it takes seven or eight hours to travel back and forth, fortunately they belong to the same county and there is only one hospital in the city, so there is no need to worry about going to the wrong place.
Qin Huixin held the heavy coins in her hand, with indescribable gratitude surging in her heart.
She had originally only intended to borrow a few dollars to solve her immediate problem, but unexpectedly Xu Qinghe not only generously donated money, but also promised to personally accompany her to the hospital tomorrow. For her, who had never set foot in the city, the anxiety and fear in her heart were immediately alleviated a lot.
Yes, she and her husband have worked on this land for most of their lives, and the years have passed, but they have never had the opportunity to cross the threshold of the county town, even just once.
Occasionally, they would set out on the rugged path to the mountain town, just to buy some necessities of life, such as ordinary salt grains or delicate cloth on the loom. These simple needs constituted their whole life.
Therefore, facing that distant and huge county town, her heart was filled with a mixture of tension and confusion.
To her, the county town seemed like an unattainable dream, full of unknowns and challenges.
And now, with Xiaoyue accompanying them to the city, this spiritual support is like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm and firm, adding a bit of peace of mind to their hearts.
"Oh, Xiaoyue, thank you so much!"
Qin Huixin's words were full of sincerity. What she had given to Xu Qinghe and his grandchildren over the years might have been just some insignificant items, but compared with Xiaoyue's help this time, they seemed so small and precious.
A gentle blush appeared in Zhu Yunxiu's eyes. Her granddaughter was able to help her family so selflessly. This friendship was like a warm current that warmed her heart.
Although the two families did not interact frequently, she knew very well that her niece was kind-hearted and her grandson Sun Hongqi was a precocious and sensible child.
Thinking about the difficulties her niece's family would face if something unfortunate really happened, she didn't dare to think about it any further. The pain she felt was beyond words.
"Cousin, that's too polite. We are all family, and it's only natural for us to help each other."
Qin Huixin nodded with emotion, then hurriedly stood up, saying that she wanted to go home before it got dark.
The road in the mountains is winding and even more dangerous after nightfall. The earlier you set off, the sooner you can return to your warm home.
"Don't worry, cousin. Drink this cup of malted milk first. I'll get you some food to take back to the children at home!"
Before Qin Huixin could refuse, Xu Qinghe turned around and walked into the house briskly.
Qin Huixin reacted and tried to refuse, but Zhu Yunxiu stopped her at lightning speed: "Xiaoyue's kindness, just accept it!"
Qin Huixin's heart warmed, and she said to Zhu Yunxiu: "Aunt, Xiaoyue is such a good child. Your years of hard work have finally paid off."
Zhu Yunxiu's nose felt sore, and there was a hint of relief in her smile. Yes, after all the hard work, there is happiness. All the efforts are worth it.
Xu Qinghe went into the house and was busy for a while. After a while, she filled the backpack with two cans of nutritious malted milk, a bag of crystal clear sugar cubes, a pack of crispy peach cakes, a box of exquisite biscuits, and a piece of high-quality new cloth. Then she reappeared in front of everyone and handed all these things to Qin Huixin.
Qin Huixin looked at the gifts piled up like a mountain in front of her, and was so shocked that she waved her hands repeatedly, refusing to accept any of them no matter what, and her eyes were wet with anxiety.
She came here to relieve her son's illness, not to seek cheap things.
Although Xiaoyue is already married, if this incident causes criticism from the neighbors, what will happen to her reputation in the village?
Zhu Yunxiu was equally impressed by her granddaughter's generosity, feeling a mixture of emotions. This was her family, and logically, she should have shouldered this responsibility, but she was old and frail, relying on her granddaughter's tender shoulders to carry this heavy burden.
"Aunt, please don't be so polite. After all, I'm an elder, and since this is my first time bringing things to my nephews and nieces, I naturally have to choose the best. Don't hesitate, I'll ride your bike for a while so that you don't have to suffer too much carrying such heavy things."
Xu Qinghe planned to ride his bike to take Qin Huixin to the edge of the woods, and Qin Huixin would have to walk back alone for the rest of the journey.
Seeing that Xu Qinghe had already started pushing the cart, Zhu Yunxiu also followed to persuade her. Finally, Qin Huixin no longer refused, but secretly swore in her heart that she must repay Xu Qinghe in the future and never let her suffer any grievances.
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