Chapter 344 Visit

The next morning, after breakfast, Xia Zhizhi wanted to go out and fool around.

Xia Qingqing didn't want her to go out, so she held her back and advised her earnestly, "It's New Year's Day, don't go out unless it's urgent. Look at the sky outside, it's dark and it might snow soon."

Xia Zhizhi tugged at her braid and said in embarrassment, "But I made an appointment with my friend. I'm going to visit her today. She said her brother brought back some fresh fruits from the south and she can share some with me. We can eat them during the New Year. Besides, isn't Grandpa Song in the hospital? As a youngster, I should go and see him. I'll stop by later and give them some fruits as well."

Usually she goes out to fool around, but Xia Qingqing doesn't care about her. Anyway, she neither works nor goes to school, and it is really boring to stay at home every day. It might be good for her to go out for a walk or meet friends to relax.

Just yesterday, I heard her say that she was going to the hospital to see the people from the Song family, so Xia Qingqing stopped her this morning.

Xia Qingqing said worriedly, "Don't go looking for trouble. The Song family is a bunch of scoundrels. If you don't go, they won't see you and won't remember you. But if you go, they will rely on you. You are thin-skinned and soft-hearted, so it will be difficult for you to refuse. Then they might ask you, a little girl, to go to the hospital to serve their patients during the New Year."

Xia Zhizhi pouted and twisted her fingers, looking embarrassed.

Xia Qingqing touched her head and continued to persuade her patiently: "Just listen to your sister, our Zhizhi is the best."

Xia Zhizhi nodded reluctantly: "Okay, I'll listen to my sister. I'll go play with my friends and bring the fruit back. I won't go to see them."

Xia Qingqing had never thought that her cute and well-behaved sister would lie without blushing. Seeing that she had agreed, she did not try to stop her and just said, "Remember to come back early. Your uncle and his family are coming home today."

Xia Zhizhi agreed repeatedly, then called Ah Ju, asked Ah Ju to ride a bicycle, and went out with her small bag on her back.

After going out, I got on the bus and went straight to the hospital.

Xia Zhizhi didn't know which hospital Old Man Song was staying in. Xia Qingqing might know, but even if she did, she would definitely not tell her.

But she was smart and guessed that the Song family lived close to the Fourth Hospital and there was no reason for them to go far away, so they must live in the Fourth Hospital.

When they arrived at the inpatient department, Xia Zhizhi let Ah Ju move around freely while she carried her bags and went to visit hospitalized relatives under the pretext of mentioning Old Man Song's name to inquire.

This kind of situation often happens. Xia Zhizhi is sweet-mouthed and polite. You can tell at a glance that she is a filial younger generation. The nurse saw that she was in a good mood. She flipped through the registration book and told her enthusiastically: "This patient is in bed 2 in ward 14 on the third floor. He has recovered well and can speak intermittently. Maybe he can be discharged in a few days."

"Really?" Xia Zhizhi showed a happy expression, took a handful of candy from her bag and stuffed it into the young lady's pocket: "Thank you for your care, comrades. Thank you so much. Come, have some candy to sweeten your mouth."

"Oh, no, no, serving the people is what we should do!" The nurse quickly declined.

Xia Zhizhi stuffed the candy into her pocket and said, "You're welcome. This is homemade soft candy made by my classmate. It tastes sweet and sour. We both love it. When I saw you, I felt like we were particularly compatible, so I wanted to share some with you so you can try it."

The nurse exchanged pleasantries with her, accepted the candy, and gave her directions: "Go up the stairs over there, and it's the third room on the left on the third floor."

As the year draws to a close, not many people are hospitalized. After all, the Chinese New Year is coming. Although everyone talks about getting rid of feudal superstitions, in fact, they are still somewhat hesitant about spending the Chinese New Year in the hospital. Unless they are really sick and unable to move, basically everyone goes home.

For the sake of good luck, some people who feel unwell during the Spring Festival will endure it and wait until after the festival to buy medicine.

Most of the wards were empty. Looking through the glass lattice on the door, there was only one patient living in ward 314, Old Man Song, and his family members were not there.

Song Zhijie had surgery on his buttocks, but the injury was not serious, so he was taken home to be raised. Song Yong and Ma Chun were busy preparing for the New Year and taking care of their son, so they could not be with him in the hospital all the time.

So the care mainly depends on Old Mrs. Song alone. At this moment, Old Mrs. Song should have gone home to get lunch.

Old man Song had a stroke. The doctor gave him an injection. It was estimated that the time was up, and a young nurse, about 17 or 18 years old, with a delicate appearance, was taking out the needle.

Xia Zhizhi didn't want to disturb others' work, so she waited outside obediently.

Old man Song's paralyzed arms and legs seemed to have regained some feeling, and he was hit by the young girl several times.

The little nurse didn't know whether he did it on purpose or accidentally, and threw his arms and legs back with an ugly look on his face, shouting, "Don't move!"

After being scolded, Old Man Song immediately behaved himself. After taking out the needle, the nurse said sternly, "Remember to take your medicine. Get up early tomorrow morning. The doctor will give you an injection in the morning."

After all, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and the doctor has to go home for a reunion dinner in the afternoon.

The little girl was about to leave after she finished speaking. Old man Song was panting like there was a ball of dog shit in his mouth, and he said vaguely: "Little, Teng Zhi, give me some crumbs..."

The little girl thought about it and poured him a cup of hot water from the kettle on the bedside.

Old man Song opened his mouth and said "ahhhh".

The little girl felt the water temperature and found it drinkable, so she took the water and walked over to drink it.

Old Man Song was probably really thirsty, so he drank the water quietly. The young nurse breathed a sigh of relief and was about to put down the cup and leave, when Old Man Song suddenly grabbed the girl's hand and squeezed it hard.

Even though this old man is paralyzed and had acupuncture for several days, he can only bend his hand with difficulty. His hands are still quite strong.

The little girl pulled her hand out with great effort and yelled at him: "What are you doing?!"

Old man Song pulled the corners of his mouth, probably trying to force a smile, but his mouth was still a little crooked, and his smile was ugly enough. He seemed not to notice the girl's resistance, and said vaguely: "Thank you, Xiao Tongzi."

The little girl just felt uncomfortable and didn't know what to say. It was impossible to explain it to a patient like him, so she could only blame herself.

Xia Zhizhi is different from the innocent little nurse. She can see at a glance that this old man is deliberately taking advantage of others.

This kind of dog won't stop even after being paralyzed. It seems it will only behave itself if it is hung on the wall.

Xia Zhizhi pushed the door open and said to the girl, "Comrade, thank you for your hard work. I am his relative, and I will take care of him. You can go and do your work first."

The little girl breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her family members coming. She pointed to the medicine bag on the table next to her and told her to let the old man take one bag later. Then she ran out.