Chapter 23 A Slap in the Face
Doctors see many people, especially the raw nature of humanity exposed in the face of life and death.
"I've always told you that the hospital has special medicine for heart disease. But you've never bought it for the girl. Are you going to buy it this time? It's very good for her health!"
Grandma Sun finally understood that her friend of a lifetime was hypocritical. She was heartbroken by her poor judgment of character and, more so, by her granddaughter's poor health.
"Fengmei, if the hospital has special medicine, why don't you buy it for the child? Didn't you always say that Shengge was the one you loved the most? And you said your Xinmin sends you money every month. What's wrong? Are you too stingy to part with it!"
Ye Shengge almost wanted to applaud these divine assists. She always read about slapping-face scenes in books, but she never expected to experience it in real life. Today, she would first strip away the old woman's veil of hypocrisy in front of the neighbors. Next time, she would personally experience this kind of exhilarating moment.
Seeing everyone staring at her, Madam Ye knew she had to shell out some money today. She cautiously touched her pocket, feeling a pang of reluctance.
"Well, I really don't have enough money on me. I'll go find my son and have him buy medicine for Shengge when he gets here."
The doctor was still angry today, and he wanted to see how long these people could pretend.
"Alright, then, Madam, hurry and go find your son. Remember to bring plenty of money. You need to buy half a year's worth of medicine at once, at least eighty yuan. But it can guarantee that Shengge won't have an attack for a year, so it's worth it no matter what."
Madam Ye almost fainted upon hearing eighty yuan. It was impossible for her to pay. Now, her only recourse was to find her son.
"Meifeng, you don't need to go. I'll have my Erniu make a trip."
Grandma Sun stopped her old friend in time. Since she had encountered this situation today, she was determined to secure some benefits for the girl, as she didn't know if she would have another opportunity later.
Upon hearing Grandma's words, Erniu ran with all his might. He was familiar with the coal mine because his father also worked there. Sudan Novels.
Madam Ye's eyes rolled back in anger. This old woman was truly meddlesome.
Ye Shengge lay on the bed, her stomach growling with hunger. She had never experienced such hunger in her life. The original owner's body had been deficient in nutrition for a long time, so when the hunger pangs hit, they were unbearable, her stomach burning and producing sour fluid.
A nearby nurse, hearing Ye Shengge's stomach rumble, felt compelled to do her good deed. She rushed outside the ward and said to Madam Ye,
"Shengge's Grandma, your granddaughter's stomach is growling with hunger. Hurry and go to the cafeteria to buy her something good to eat to nourish her. They should have poached eggs with brown sugar right now, which is the best for patients."
The nurse's big eyes were fixed on Madam Ye, her expression conveying that if she didn't go, she would stare her down.
Grandma Sun watched like a spectator, her words laced with sarcasm.
"Meifeng, Shengge has never had an egg before. Since they have them at the hospital today, let the child try one. Look at you, you eat all the good things, and you're so plump. Your life must be so good in this era. It's truly against conscience. Be careful you don't choke on an egg next time."
Grandma Sun was famous for her sharp tongue. The neighbors who were watching the scene were no longer in a hurry to go home. They wanted to see how the "good person" Madam Ye, who had a reputation for being kind, would behave today. That way, they would have plenty of gossip to share when they returned.
Madam Ye trembled with rage. She wanted to turn on Grandma Sun but was afraid of ruining her reputation.
"I didn't say I wouldn't buy it. I'll go now."
"Grandma Ye, you should buy Shengge a few more, at least four, otherwise she won't be full."
The nurse's words almost made Madam Ye twist her ankle.