I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 215: Rapid Decline

Chapter 215: Chapter 215: Rapid Decline

"Mm, the plan is feasible, but there are also many difficulties," He Xiuyu said in a gentle voice.

"Indeed, I know we can’t compare to North City. Firstly, the soil isn’t good, and secondly, making fires with wood is difficult."

At this point, Mr. Qian puffed out his chest, "But our members aren’t afraid of hard work or challenges. The harvest of thousand silk hemp, Barley Grass, and the big radishes and cabbages this year has given them hope. They’re hoping to see if Qingyu can guide us again in building a few vegetable greenhouses. We’re not looking to make much profit, just having enough to eat a meal of dumplings with meat filling during the New Year would leave us more than satisfied."

"Have you spoken to Lu Ye about this?"

"I have, but Lu Ye said he doesn’t have the seeds suitable for winter planting of off-season vegetables."

By this time, they had arrived at the crossroads and stopped, He Xiuyu continued in a warm tone, "Vice Director Qian, when you go back, put together a complete plan and lay out all the convenient conditions you can offer. This winter, Director Xie is also planning to build several vegetable greenhouses. Once Qingyu returns, the three of you can sit down and have a thorough discussion."

Mr. Qian’s eyes lit up; that would be wonderful.

He climbed onto the tractor, elated, and returned to Xiaxi Commune.

He Xiuyu headed to the Big White Building, his heart filled with worry and a kind of concern he had never felt before.

It was as if a hand were squeezing the tip of his heart.

The last time Qiao Qingyu left, he had not felt this way.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Big White Building, he ran into Yu Jing and Su Yunyao, who lately seemed to be quite often together.

He had Director Lin conduct a covert investigation on Yu Jing, and so far, no issues had been discovered, whereas Su Yunyao remained suspicious.

Although it was still impossible to explain how A-4 had been designed, it had to be admitted that Su Yunyao was exceedingly familiar with A-4, almost as if she had been involved from start to finish before redoing it now.

This feeling was as eerie as when he held the draft of A-4 in his own hands before.

"Chief Engineer He, I was just looking for you to sign something," Yu Jing said with a smile, holding a report in her hand.

And Su Yunyao also spoke, "Chief Engineer He, the second phase of A-4 has started; we need your signature on this document."

He Xiuyu nodded, hiding the thoughts in his eyes, and led the two into the Big White Building.

...

Director Xie promoted Sister-in-law Li to be the leader of the first small team, specifically tasked with managing forty acres of cabbage and Qiao Qingyu’s five acres of potato land.

Especially the potatoes, which were to be prepared as seeds for the next year and were very important.

Especially now that Qiao Qingyu wasn’t home, Old Xie reminded Sister-in-law Li to be extra vigilant since the potatoes were edible.

If not watched, the over a thousand people in the family compound could pilfer them in just a few days.

Now that the Greening Committee and the Greening Farm had merged, Old Xie was responsible for both. Though the workload had increased, he relished it.

He also hoped that Qiao Qingyu’s mother could recover, safe and healthy.

Good people deserve good fortune, including her family.

...

Qiao Qingyu arrived in the provincial city quite soon and went straight to the Provincial Hospital after getting off the bus.

He Xiuyu had told her to go directly to Vice Dean Zhu once at the hospital.

Qiao Qingyu knocked on Vice Dean Zhu’s office door.

Knowing she was Qiao Qingyu, the other party was very enthusiastic. After briefly inquiring about He Xiuyu’s well-being, he furrowed his brows and said in a low voice, holding a report, "Qingyu, your mother’s condition is very tricky. We have not encountered such a case before—no lesion, but the body’s organs are rapidly failing. We’ve already consulted twice and also called experts in Beijing, but for such a case, there is currently no better medical plan."

Qiao Qingyu felt a heaviness in her chest and asked, "Dean Zhu, are there similar cases abroad?"

"No related information is available yet," Dean Zhu sighed, "We’ve only just started re-establishing contact with the medical community abroad, and everything is still in the initial stages."

Qiao Qingyu stared blankly at the various medical reports in her hand, some of which she could understand, and some she couldn’t, but she knew the illness was incurable.

Vice Dean Zhu looked at Qiao Qingyu with a sorrowful expression and whispered, "Qingyu, don’t worry, I am currently in contact with an overseas hospital, and we should get a response soon."

A glimmer of hope lit up in Qiao Qingyu’s eyes. Medical technology in China was still undeveloped; if there was a treatment plan, her mother could be saved.

Qiao Qingyu thanked Vice Dean Zhu and hurriedly went to the hospital room.

Outside the hospital room, Qiao Zhicai and Qiao Genbao were sitting on chairs near the doorway. Her father had his head buried in his hands, and her elder brother quickly stood up when he saw her coming. His lips moved as if to say something, but he couldn’t manage to speak.

Both men had lost weight, especially Qiao Zhicai, who seemed to have aged several years.

Qiao Qingyu gently opened the door. Han Xianglan was lying quietly on the hospital bed with her eyes closed, a saline drip attached to her wrist, her complexion pale as paper.

After standing in front of the hospital bed for a long time, Qiao Zhicai took Qiao Qingyu outside. His voice was weary, "Qingyu, have your brother take you out to grab some food, find a place to rest a bit."

Qiao Qingyu told Qiao Zhicai about the conversation with Vice Dean Zhu regarding the contact with the foreign hospital.

Qiao Zhicai was stunned for a moment, "This morning, when your mom woke up, she said she didn’t want to be treated anymore. She wanted to go back to Qiao Family Team..."

"How can that be okay? Once back there, there wouldn’t even be a doctor. Who would take responsibility if something happened?" Qiao Qingyu immediately objected with a frown.

Qiao Zhicai didn’t make a sound; he knew that was the truth.

"Dad, don’t worry about the money; I have some."

Qiao Zhicai let out a heavy sigh and said in a low voice, "Dad has money too, it’s just that your mom doesn’t want to stay in the hospital anymore."

"Dean Zhu is actively trying to create the latest medical treatment plan, we must cooperate with the treatment."

"...Alright, Qingyu, I’ll listen to you. Go have a meal with your brother first."

Qiao Qingyu had some things she wanted to ask her elder brother, so she left her bag in the hospital room and followed her brother out of the hospital. Across from the hospital, there were a few restaurants. Qiao Qingyu had no appetite and couldn’t eat, but Qiao Genbao still ordered two bowls of noodles for his sister and himself.

Qiao Qingyu asked again, and her brother’s account was the same as that of their uncle.

Then Qiao Genbao added, "When Mom woke up, she said after she spoke a few words with our Grandma, she felt a tightness in her chest and dizziness, then she passed out."

"Mom went by herself? Didn’t you guys follow her?"

"We all went out to work in the fields, we didn’t know at the time."

Qiao Qingyu didn’t say anything. The hot soup noodles were served, and she pushed most of the bowl to her brother and forced herself to finish the rest.

When they left, they packed a thermos of hot soup and egg noodles for Qiao Zhicai.

When she returned to the room, Han Xianglan was still sleeping deeply.

Qiao Qingyu found a moment to call He Xiuyu and told him that she had safely arrived at the provincial hospital and had seen Vice Dean Zhu, and then she relayed the diagnosis and suggestions from Vice Dean Zhu to He Xiuyu.

He Xiuyu said warmly, "Qingyu, don’t worry. If we get through to the overseas hospital, I will arrange the paperwork for your mother to go abroad for treatment."

Qiao Qingyu nodded her head, "Thank you."

"Don’t be so formal with me; take good care of yourself," He Xiuyu’s voice was gentle as water.

Qiao Qingyu murmured her acknowledgement and then hung up the phone.

Not too many family members were allowed to stay in the hospital room; Qiao Qingyu kept watch until midnight, then followed her brother to a nearby hostel.

After two days and a night of exhausting travel, Qiao Qingyu lay down and fell asleep.

In a half-dream state, it seemed as if someone was talking to her.

But she didn’t catch any of it...

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