Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife
Chapter 417 Gas Poisoning

Chapter 417: Chapter 417 Gas Poisoning

Qin Jianye wiped his eyes, "My dad and mom have carbon monoxide poisoning, right there at the greenhouse. Technician He and Technician Li are there too, showing some symptoms. Uncle Qin asked me to come find you and second uncle, to see if we can borrow a car from the food factory to take my dad to the hospital."

Lin Chuxia’s face changed, and she headed out before Qin Jianye could finish speaking.

"What are you doing, child? Hurry to the food factory and tell the security guard; ask Hou Jinbao to drive there directly. How are your mom and dad right now?"

"My mom can’t stop vomiting and my dad still hasn’t woken up when I left."

"Then hurry up, take my bicycle."

Lin Chuxia handed her bicycle to Qin Jianye and ran towards Qin Liang’s land.

The greenhouses in the village were built by the villagers one after another. Because of different locations and management discrepancies, each household’s vegetable greenhouse varied in condition.

Among them, Brother Qin Liang had the most ingenious ideas; he even lit a fire inside the greenhouse.

His greenhouse had the highest internal temperature in the village, and the seedlings were growing the best.

As a result, the technicians frequented his greenhouse more often.

When she heard about this, she reminded Brother Qin to be very cautious of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The vegetable greenhouses were well-sealed. Carbon monoxide poisoning was no trivial matter.

She didn’t expect that an accident would happen in just a few days.

Lin Chuxia quickly made it to the land, and by now a crowd had formed around Qin Liang’s greenhouse, with several village cadres among them.

As Lin Chuxia arrived, people automatically made way for her.

"Mr. Lin is here."

"Qin Yang’s wife has come."

......

Lin Chuxia spotted Qin Liang sitting on the ground, and the heart she was holding in her throat finally settled down.

Beside him were He Shuji and three other technicians from the county.

"Brother, how are you feeling right now?"

She then glanced at the nearby vegetable greenhouse, which was ventilating by opening the curtains.

Qin Liang still looked weak, but his voice was loud.

"Ah, I’m fine, you all are making a big fuss over nothing. Zhuzi, help me roll down the curtains; this whistling wind is coming in and will freeze the crops."

A hesitant young man from the crowd stepped forward, but Lin Chuxia stopped him with a stern face, "Don’t close it; we need to ensure thorough ventilation here."

Once she confirmed that there was no life-threatening danger to those present, Lin Chuxia coldly addressed the villagers, "What’s the point of growing vegetables in greenhouses? It’s to improve our lives. Both the greenhouses and the vegetables inside are meant to serve us. When we’re living day to day, we should put people first. If the money we make comes at the expense of our health, or even our lives, then what’s the point of earning it?"

Qian Chuncao felt somewhat guilty and trembled with fear at Lin Chuxia’s genuine anger.

She timidly tugged at Lin Chuxia’s sleeve, "Sister-in-law, it’s really not a big deal. Your brother and I just stayed inside for too long. Think about it, don’t we all light fires at home every winter? Nothing has ever happened before. This time it was just that your brother and I weren’t careful. Next time we’ll just pay more attention."

Besides, who hasn’t experienced carbon monoxide poisoning from lighting fires at home? A headache for a day and a half and then it’s all better.

The village chief also took over the conversation, "I think Lin’s right. Although we’re no strangers to carbon monoxide poisoning, and many people tend not to take it seriously, today we have to sound an alarm for everyone. Those who plan to light fires in the vegetable greenhouses must be mindful of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning..."

As the village chief spoke, a 121 van drove up.

Qin Jianye got out of the car and ran over, shouting as he did, "Dad... Dad... the car’s here, hang in there..."

Qin Liang’s forehead veins pulsed irritatedly as he shouted back, "I’m not dead yet, stop howling..."

Would his son ever stop causing a fuss and needing the younger siblings to hurry and get so worked up?

He was old enough to care about his dignity, wasn’t he?

Seeing Hou Xiaobao driving up, Lin Chuxia’s face relaxed as well.

"Put everything else aside for now, Brother Qin, Sister-in-law Qin, Technician He, Technician Li, you all should go to the hospital for a check-up."

Qin Liang wanted to say it wasn’t necessary, but a look from Lin Chuxia shut him up.

He Shuji really didn’t think it was needed, "I don’t need to go, I haven’t spent much time in the greenhouse today, and aside from some dizziness, I don’t have any other physical discomforts. I’m already feeling better after getting some fresh air."

Liu Yahong stood by with a concerned expression, "How can you not go? Technician He is a valuable asset to the country. If something happens to you in Qin Family Village, we cannot bear the responsibility. Better go to the county hospital for a check. I know some people there, I’ll accompany you."

She went to help He Shuji up.

But He Shuji subtly dodged her hand, shifted a couple of steps aside, and said to the Qin Family folks, "Hurry and take Brother Qin and Sister-in-law Qin to the hospital. It looks quite serious, don’t delay it. Technician Li, you should also go get checked out."

His gaze eventually landed on Lin Chuxia.

Seeing that He Shuji indeed seemed to be okay, Lin Chuxia signaled for Hou Xiaobao to help Qin Liang and Chun Cao onto the van.

Li Jinglin didn’t have any issues by now and didn’t get on the van.

Today, Qin Liang and his wife had come to work in the greenhouse early, and Li Jinglin got up extra early specifically for today because he had rejected Liu Yahong’s suggestion to stay in Qin Family Village yesterday.

Technician He and Technician Hu followed one after the other.

It was Technician Hu who discovered something strange in the greenhouse after arriving, just when Qin Jianye was delivering breakfast.

Qin Liang stood up to come over for breakfast and just like that, without any warning, collapsed again.

Meanwhile, Liu Yahong had had a good night’s sleep at home and only came to Qin Family Village after breakfast.

Therefore, Brother Qin and his wife were seriously affected, whereas Technician Li and Technician He showed mild symptoms.

Hou Xiaobao and Qin Jianye helped Qin Liang and Chun Cao into the vehicle, said goodbye to Lin Chuxia, and then hurriedly drove away.

Seeing the car leave, Liu Yahong spoke with worry, "Since Technician He doesn’t want to go to the hospital, he should at least rest some more. I think he shouldn’t work today, I’ll take you home to rest."

She approached He Shuji again to help him.

He Shuji slightly frowned, "No need, I know my own body best," and turned around heading to his greenhouse on the opposite side.

Liu Yahong followed him, "How can that be okay? Carbon monoxide poisoning can damage the brain, and your brain is so important."

Then she turned to Qin Ming and said, "You are a village cadre, and something nearly happened to Technician He in your village. Aren’t you a cadre supposed to take responsibility? He needs rest now. You can’t let the greenhouse work affect Technician He’s health. Just now, some people mentioned, no matter the situation, health is most important."

Lin Chuxia, the one referred to as ’some people’, spoke up, "Technician Liu is right. Technician He, I think you should take the day off today. My brother has gone to the post office to pick up some seeds, and we’ll discuss planting early cabbage later."