Chapter 25 - Where Did You Get the Money?

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Xu Xinrong seemed to be talking to herself as she said in a low voice, “It’s too late now. I can take care of Wanwan by myself. If he really changes, I can let him take care of Wanwan occasionally for a few days.”

“As for us…”

Xu Xinrong didn’t finish the rest of her sentence, but Xu Xiaoqiang already understood. He sighed lightly and stayed silent, no longer dissuading her.

That man… no matter what kind of treatment he received, it was not too much!

“Wanwan, let’s stay at the hospital with grandpa tonight.”

Xu Xinrong gently carried her daughter, then turned her head and said, “Xiaoqiang, you can stay outside first. Dad just finished his surgery. We should not be too noisy. I’ll bring Wanwan in to take a look.”

Xu Xiaoqiang nodded, then looked at Jiang Bei, who was sleeping soundly on the chair, and gently sat down.

“Mommy… How’s grandpa?” Wanwan asked softly.

“Grandpa is fine now. He should be thinking about Wanwan now,” Xu Xinrong said as she pushed open the door of the ward and walked in.

Inside, Mrs. Xu turned around when she heard the sound. Her name was Li Yun. Although she had just turned fifty, years of hard work had left many marks on her face.

“Mom, how is dad?”

“Your dad just woke up. The surgery went well, but he will need to rest in the hospital for a while before he can go home. It’s not a minor injury,” Li Yun said as she wiped away her tears.

“Why are you crying again? I’m fine, right? Wanwan is here too? Come over and let grandpa see if you’ve gained any weight recently,” Xu Xuefeng, who was on the hospital bed, spoke up. However, as he had just finished the surgery, he was weak.

“Grandpa, how are you? Does it hurt?” Xu Xinrong put down Wanwan and she walked over.

“I am fine. I just need to stay in the hospital for a few more days.”

At this moment, Li Yun looked at Xu Xinrong and said, “Have you paid your father’s medical bills? Xiaoqiang has 3,000. I’ll think of a way to borrow the rest when I go back. Xiaoqiang has a short temper. You should talk to the hospital staff and buy us a few more days. They did save your father’s life, we can’t owe them the money for too long.”

Her voice sounded anxious.

“Mom… the money has been paid. Don’t worry,” Xu Xinrong said with a sigh.

“Where did you get the money? I heard from the doctor that… you have to pay more than 10,000 yuan, right?” Li Yun asked.

“It’s… from Jiang Bei.”

“Him? Where did he get the money? Did he sell the house? It’s good to divorce him as soon as possible. I’ve tried to persuade you many times over the years, but the result is still the same, isn’t it?” Li Yun held Xu Xinrong’s hand and sighed.

“Mom, I know…” Xu Xinrong nodded and agreed.

“It’s all earned by daddy! Grandma, daddy is actually great. He earned 15,000 yuan today!” Wanwan’s clear voice was heard by the old couple.

Xu Xuefeng, who was lying on the hospital bed, was about to say something, but he was stunned.

“Wanwan, don’t talk nonsense. How do you know how much 15,000 yuan is?” Li Yun ignored her childish talk and gently touched Wanwan’s little head.

“He did earn it,” Xu Xinrong said, looking somewhat conflicted.

“Whether he earned it or not, when the person who hit me is caught, the money will still be returned to him! Our family doesn’t need his money.” Xu Xuefeng, who was lying on the bed, snorted coldly. Due to the emotional agitation, he might have reopened his wound. The pain caused him to suck in a breath of cold air.

“Alright, Alright, you don’t have to worry about it anymore. Can’t you just focus on recuperating?” Li Yun said in annoyance, but her eyes were filled with concern.

“Grandpa… Daddy has already changed. He won’t bully mommy anymore. He’s also very good to me. Can’t you guys forgive him?” Wanwan’s tender voice asked weakly.

“Change my ass! He has been like this for the past few years. Even if he’s changed, he has to prove it to me! What’s a bit of money? We don’t need his money! I don’t even feel comfortable using his money…” Xu Xuefeng said angrily.

However, when he saw the tears in Wanwan’s eyes, his voice gradually softened.

“Wanwan, don’t cry. I’m sorry. When your father comes over, I will see if he has changed, okay?”

“Don’t get involved in this. Our daughter is already grown up, why are you still worried about her?” Li Yun said.

Then, she looked at the IV drip hanging on the wall. “I’ll get the nurse to change this. You guys stay here.”

After she left, Xu Xiaoqiang came over and asked, “Mom, how’s dad? I’ll go in and take a look.”

“Your dad is awake. He’s in good condition. He just needs to rest.”

“He…” Li Yun saw Jiang Bei sleeping soundly on the chair in his tattered clothes. She looked surprised.

…

It was late at night.

Li Yun had already brought Xu Xiaoqiang home. In the hospital, Xu Xinrong and Wanwan were lying on the extra bed. Xu Xuefeng had just undergone surgery, so he fell asleep again.

Wanwan had also fallen asleep after everything that happened today.

However, Xu Xinrong’s eyes were still open. She looked at the ceiling, sometimes at Wanwan beside her, sometimes at the door of the ward, and at the brightly lit corridor.

There was someone sleeping on a bench there.

The corridor of the hospital at night was very cold.

She looked conflicted.

After a long while, she slowly lifted the blanket and got out of bed..