It must be mentioned that the generosity of this state-owned restaurant is amazing. The portions are so large that even two young women with big appetites could not fully conquer it. The remaining dishes on the plates were all packed up, which makes people sigh that this meal is really good value for money.
When they returned to the ward, Sun Hongqi and his son saw that the two men had left empty-handed but brought back such abundant food. They were so moved that they were at a loss for what to do.
The aroma of meat was rich and tempting, as if it could penetrate everything, immersing the entire room in a warm and satisfying atmosphere.
The father and son had no time to say much, they just lowered their heads and ate heartily, enjoying this sudden happy moment.
The aroma of meat not only filled the ward, but also quietly slipped out of the crack of the door, making the child in the next bed salivate. His little face was full of desire, and he whispered to his mother to let him have a taste of the tempting meat.
"Eat, eat, eat! That's all you do! We've already spent so much money on your treatment. How can we have extra money to buy meat?"
The young mother frowned and looked at her thin son lying on the hospital bed with complicated eyes, feeling mixed emotions.
Once upon a time, the family was relatively well-off, but over the years, in order to seek medical treatment for their son, their savings have long been exhausted. The debt is like a mountain pressing on their hearts, and there seems to be no end in sight.
In contrast, her second son was in good health. Seeing his brother crying in bed due to illness, she felt not only irritated but also exhausted.
After years of hard work and running around, the mother's love seemed to have been worn away little by little, almost to the point of exhaustion.
Just the night before, she had a long talk with her husband about whether they should give up on this seemingly endless treatment, because the bottomless cost was pushing the family's future into the abyss of despair step by step.
The child's eyes were filled with anticipation, but it was shattered by his mother's cold words. Tears welled up in his eyes, and his little hands tightly grasped the corner of his mother's clothes. He whispered in an almost begging tone, "Mom, I don't want to eat meat anymore. Please don't be angry, okay?"
This scene created a subtle and awkward atmosphere for Sun Hongqi and his son, who were enjoying delicious food nearby.
They were conflicted. They wanted to share some meat with the child, but they also felt sorry for the hard-earned food. After all, the child had nothing to do with them, and they were often hungry, so how could they easily give it up?
However, if they turned a blind eye, the helpless look of the child would make them feel a dull pain in their hearts.
At this time, Xu Qinghe gently pulled the curtain between the two beds, blocking out the tempting smell of flesh and also blocking the sad scene in the neighboring bed from sight.
She understood that although the child was pitiful, she was powerless and could only choose to stay out of it. After all, everyone's destiny was in their own hands, and she did not want to add unnecessary troubles to herself.
Sun Hongqi and his son remained silent. In this chaotic world, it is difficult to protect oneself, and meddling in other people's affairs will only bring more burdens to oneself.
After this incident, the ward was silent. Sun Hongqi needed to recuperate, and Qin Huixin and her husband also needed to rest. Xu Qinghe left the food he brought and said goodbye to go home, promising to deliver food again tomorrow.
"Xiaoyue, there's really no need to go through so much trouble. We still have some money and can be self-sufficient."
Qin Hui was filled with gratitude, but she also knew that Xu Qinghe had a lot of things to deal with and didn't want to add to her burden.
"It's okay. I have to go to the city to do some business tomorrow anyway. It's just on my way."
Xu Qinghe gently waved her hand and whispered to Qin Huixin, "Cousin, please find a suitable opportunity to talk to my cousin and uncle about what I mentioned earlier and see what they think. We can discuss the details after my cousin is discharged from the hospital."
“Okay, okay!”
Qin Hui was filled with joy and wished her life could turn around immediately.
Xu Qinghe did not return to the village directly, but took a detour to Fengjie's house. However, he learned from the neighbors that Fengjie had moved away and a pregnant woman had taken her place.
When the neighbors saw Xu Qinghe coming to see Fengjie, they mistakenly thought she was Fengjie's relative and chatted with her for a while longer.
"The Zhao family is truly heartless. They want Fengjie to support the entire family, but they're also worried about her position in the family. They even used Fengjie's only daughter as a threat, forcing her to continue handing over all her income, otherwise they wouldn't allow her to divorce. Fengjie was stubborn and refused to agree, so she simply moved out. As long as she didn't divorce, the woman's child wouldn't be able to get a household registration, and the Zhao family was as anxious as ants on a hot pan."
In the eyes of the Zhao family, Chen Hong is nothing more than a money-making tool and free housework. They do not divorce not out of affection, but because they are greedy for her financial resources.
"Bah, how shameless! We are so unlucky to have such a neighbor!"
This neighbor had a close relationship with Chen Hong. Seeing his friend suffer such injustice, he naturally lost all good feelings towards the Zhao family, and his words were full of indignation and injustice.
Xu Qinghe also felt deep down disdain for the Zhao family's selfish behavior. She couldn't help but think of Chen Hong's resilience and independence in the face of adversity, and she couldn't help but worry about what this brave woman would do after moving. So, she asked with concern, "Sister, do you know where Sister Feng is moving to? It's really worrying that she's facing life's ups and downs alone."
The kind-looking neighbor lady smiled smugly upon hearing this, as if proud of being able to help. "That's a good question. Xiaohong and I are like sisters. I even helped her out on the day she moved! Her new home is on Cuizhu Street in the east of the city. It's a bit far away, and it might be difficult for me to remember it verbally. So, I'll go home and have my clever son write you a detailed address!"
After saying that, the aunt turned around and hurried home. Her enthusiasm made people feel warm.
Xu Qinghe looked at the aunt's departing back, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart.
Not long after, the aunt reappeared, holding a carefully folded piece of paper in her hand. Seeing this, Xu Qinghe quickly pulled out a handful of colorful, beautifully wrapped candies from her bag and stuffed them into the aunt's palm. She smiled and said, "Thank you so much, aunt. Let the children have some of these candies to try!"
Not long after she finished speaking, without waiting for the aunt's response, she jumped lightly onto the bicycle, kicked off, and disappeared into the alley like the wind, leaving only a string of crisp bells echoing in the air.
The aunt stared down at the candy in her hand. The snow-white White Rabbit milk candy sparkled with an alluring luster in the sun. Her eyes curved into two crescents because of her smile. She secretly admired the generosity of this young girl. You know, in this city, even many families might not be willing to buy such high-end snacks.
The riding speed was indeed extremely fast. In a short time, she arrived at the destination according to the instructions on the note.
There was a light knock on the wooden door, and Chen Hong's familiar and energetic voice quickly came from inside the room: "Who is it? I'm coming!"
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