Surgery Godfather
Chapter 873 - 774 The World Changes So Fast_3

Chapter 873: Chapter 774 The World Changes So Fast_3

"Fellow villager, are you okay? This illness can’t be delayed any longer—the more you delay, the worse the effect becomes. Eventually, it leads to chronic heart failure, and you can only rely on a heart transplant. Moreover, delaying increases the risk of sudden death," Professor Cao said.

Teng Shaokui bravely responded, "Can I pay ten thousand first and then gather the rest?"

No matter how much money is involved, the illness definitely needs treatment.

"Alright, discuss the cost with the doctor in the ward later. I’ll write you a hospital admission notice now. Go to the service window in the lobby to handle the admission, and don’t listen to anyone who isn’t staff, especially those who suggest going to other hospitals—they’re all scammers. Take care of your money; there might be thieves in the lobby," Professor Cao instructed while writing the notice.

Teng Xinmei followed her father, staying silent the whole time. Once they stepped out of the consulting room, Xinmei sensibly took her father’s hand, "Dad, let’s go back. We won’t get treatment, it’s too much money."

A hundred thousand yuan—Xinmei knew her family didn’t have that much money. Even the ten thousand yuan was the result of scrimping and saving. They couldn’t possibly borrow enough, she understood that much at her young age.

"It’s okay, we have medical insurance, right? Medical insurance will reimburse a lot," Teng Shaokui consoled his daughter.

He had to find a way to treat her illness, no matter what. He couldn’t allow his daughter’s life to be delayed over a hundred thousand yuan. He could sense from the doctor’s tone that they had already waited too long. Teng Shaokui, who originally felt guilt, was even more heartbroken upon hearing his daughter be so sensible.

They hadn’t bought medical insurance. Last year when the village secretary urged them to buy it, his wife argued with him, accusing the secretary of only knowing how to make money. She questioned the use of medical insurance, and so they didn’t buy it.

Those were just comforting words from her father. Xinmei knew this as she hung her head, teardrops welling up in her eyes.

Pushing through the crowd with his daughter, they queued for a long time. Eventually, they completed the hospital admission, paid the ten thousand yuan, and then went to the Tri-Bo Hotel to pack their things and prepare for the hospital stay.

It was strange at the Tri-Bo Hotel, the rooms were divided into three tiers: high-, middle-, and low-grade. The upper floors were expensive, costing several times more than those outside, but the cheaper rooms downstairs were very affordable, with the cheapest costing only tens of yuan per night.

The rooms were tiny, just enough for a bed and a table, even the washrooms and bathrooms were communal at the end of the hallway.

This was Dean Xia’s idea. To accommodate the patient’s families, he had arranged for these lodgings, stating that it’s hard for the common people and having a place to stay at the hospital makes things much easier.

The father and daughter stayed in a budget room, which just fit a bunk bed; the folding table could be tucked into the wall. Besides the shared bathroom and washroom, there was also a communal kitchen where they could cook, and a laundry room for washing clothes by hand, with space on the rooftop to dry them.

For the father and daughter, having a cheap place to stay was more than they could ask for. The size of the room didn’t matter to them.

Xinmei was visiting the Provincial City for the first time, and Teng Shaokui bought her two chicken legs for breakfast.

Xinmei had been silent, her head bowed. Teng Shaokui knew she was worried about the money, and he reassured her, "Can a living person die of being bloated with waste? Don’t worry, Dad has plenty of ways. Don’t think me useless. See, I’ve already paid ten thousand. Medical insurance can cover a lot of the rest."

"We haven’t bought medical insurance in years," Xinmei said with a hoarse voice, referring to the previous year when the village secretary came and was scolded away.

His little white lie exposed, Teng Shaokui still remained calm, letting out a sigh, "We can purchase it retroactively. Even if we haven’t bought insurance, there’s no fear. It’s only ninety thousand yuan, right? How big of a deal is that? Boss Li, whom I used to work with on the construction site, calls me every year wanting me to work with him. He’s currently working on a highway construction that’s short-staffed. They pay five hundred yuan a day, and it’s no problem to get an advance of several tens of thousands from him. Add a little more that we can gather elsewhere, and the problem’s solved. Then, I’ll work for Boss Li for two or three years, and everything will be sorted out. Child, as long as your body is healthy, nothing is scary. I’ve been foolish for not taking this seriously before—"

Without saying a word, Xinmei kept sobbing. After a while, she looked up and said, "Dad, I’ll write a promissory note for you and Mom. I’ll pay back this money later. I’ll go to work after finishing middle school and use the money I earn to pay it off."

"What do you know, girl? Talking about paying back money... If you don’t watch out, I might smack you. Let me tell you, you have to study hard. Don’t listen to your mother; she may have long hair, but short insights. What’s the use of going to work after middle school? Without education, you won’t get far. Nowadays, you must finish high school, go to university; you understand? Don’t end up like your father, spending his whole life confined to this ravine without hope. You have to get out. The teacher says you have a good chance of making it to university. Don’t let your mind wander, okay? Be assured, your dad has plenty of ways. Look at me, I’m strong, and I have plenty of energy—"

"Don’t listen to the nonsense from people in the village—saying girls’ education is useless, saying rural people without connections can’t find jobs even if they’re educated, saying it’s pointless to study—that’s all rubbish. I’m telling you, even in manual labor, being educated makes a difference. At the construction site, the uneducated do the heavy lifting, while the educated work in air-conditioning and draw plans. Who says a girl’s education is worthless? Look, you saw many female doctors in the hospital, how impressive they are. You can come work in the Provincial City one day. The people here, go back a few generations, and how many aren’t from some rural ravine? Those people in the village just lack insight. Don’t listen to their nonsense. If you decide not to study because of them, I’ll break your legs."

Hope shone in Xinmei’s eyes, but then she said helplessly, "Mom won’t let me go to high school—"

"Since when did she make the decisions?" Teng Shaokui said angrily.

Xinmei looked at her father, and Teng Shaokui, reading the doubt in her expression about his authority at home, reassured her, "Why are you looking at me like that? I don’t say much usually, just to avoid arguing with your mom. But when it gets serious, a slap from me would keep her bedridden for three days—don’t worry about that. I’ll have the final say on this issue. And as for your mom, don’t be hard on her. Despite her lack of education and experience, she’s worked hard for the family, being frugal and cutting corners. There are some things you should not take to heart, understand?"

Xinmei nodded, "I know, Dad!"

"Pack up our things, let’s get to the hospital."

Teng Shaokui’s hearty voice urged his daughter along.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.