Chapter 203: Surgery

Chapter 203: Surgery

Song Xiaoguang arranged for a driver from the factory to pick up Miao Cuifang and her husband, Ye Jianguo.

The young driver, in his early twenties, was sharp and quick-witted.

Once they reached Baichuan County, he located Ye Changqing's home using the address Ye Xiaoxiao had given him.

Zhang Xue had already discussed with Ye Changqing that if her in-laws were to go to Beijing, they should take all the money from home with them.

Miao Cuifang was startled when she heard that her daughter, Ye Xiaoxiao, had sent someone to take them to Beijing.

"Did something happen to Xiao Xiao in the city? Is she okay?"

The young driver, Hu, shook his head. "No, no, it's just that your daughter, President Ye, has bought a house in the city and wants you two to come and take a look."

Miao Cuifang said modestly, "What help can we be?"

Hu said with a smile, "Auntie, don't say that. Who wouldn't want their parents to see their new house? Your daughter just wants you two to enjoy yourselves."

Miao Cuifang: "You're such a sweet talker. Is the President Ye you mentioned our daughter, Xiao Xiao?"

Hu: "Who else could it be? Your daughter is the big boss of our factory."

Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo exchanged glances. They had always known their daughter was outstanding, and now she was really making them proud.

Ye Jianguo: "Xiao Xiao wants us to go to Beijing, probably just to have us stay for a few days. We can't refuse our child's kindness."

Zhang Xue also urged, "Mother, just go with Father to take a look. What if little sister needs help with something?"

Hu added, "I'll take care of everything along the way. You two don't need to worry about a thing. If you get tired of Beijing, I'll bring you back home."

Only then did Miao Cuifang reluctantly agree.

Going to Beijing was no small trip, especially since their daughter had sent someone to pick them up. Not going would surely upset her.

"Alright, young man, give us a moment to pack some things."

Hu: "Auntie, take your time."

Zhang Xue handed Miao Cuifang a red cloth bundle, "Mother, since you and Father are going to Beijing, take this money in case Xiao Xiao needs to buy some furniture." (In Chinese culture, a red cloth bundle often symbolizes good luck and protection.)

Actually, the money was for her medical treatment, but they couldn't say it outright.

Who knew how much her treatment at the hospital would cost?

But Zhang Xue didn't care about the money; she just hoped Miao Cuifang would be okay.

Miao Cuifang refused, "Your father and I have money. How can we take yours? We still have to live."

Zhang Xue insisted, but Miao Cuifang wouldn't take it.

Zhang Xue had no choice but to give up. She decided to send the money to Xiao Xiao through the post office.

Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo packed their small bag and got into Hu's car.

She thought to herself that they would stay for a few days and then return.

Xiao Xiao still had her studies; they couldn't disrupt her schooling.

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And Ye Xiaoxiao was also prepared.

Since Miao Cuifang often experienced dizziness, and during her examination in Bai Chuan County, it was suspected that there might be something growing in her brain.

Ye Xiaoxiao specially sought out Sun Zhengyao to ask him to recommend a neurology expert.

Seeing that it was his student seeking help, Sun Zhengyao immediately recommended the head of the neurology department to her, “Dr. Fang is my good friend. I will give him a heads-up. When you go, just say you are my student.”

Ye Xiaoxiao: “Thank you, Teacher Sun.”

Sun Zhengyao: “It’s nothing, don’t be so formal with your teacher. If you need any help, come to me anytime.”

Apart from teaching at the school, Sun Zhengyao's main job was at the hospital.

Due to his exceptional medical skills, he was highly respected in the industry, and asking a few doctors from other departments for assistance was indeed a minor matter.

Xiao Hu was also quite efficient. Despite the stops along the way, he safely delivered the elderly couple to the capital city.

On the day they arrived, Ye Xiaoxiao took leave from school.

She first arranged for Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo to stay at a house near the hospital.

The house she bought was on the ground floor, with a large garden downstairs, making it suitable for the elderly to live in.

“Xiaoxiao, did you buy this house yourself? Your mother and father didn’t contribute any money. Is there anything we can do to help this time?”

“Mom, Dad, please feel at ease staying here. I don’t need any help.”

Miao Cuifang handed Ye Xiaoxiao a red envelope, "We may not have much to give, but it's a token of good wishes."

Ye Xiaoxiao had no choice but to accept the red envelope.

She first arranged for Ye Jianguo and Miao Cuifang to rest for the night and have a meal.

Then in the afternoon, she took them to the hospital for a health check-up.

Miao Cuifang was a bit nervous.

"Why are we going to the hospital in Beijing?"

Ye Xiaoxiao reassured them, "This is what my older brother insisted. Dad had previously injured his leg and is still recovering. We should get another X-ray in Beijing to check on his recovery."

Ye Xiaoxiao first took Ye Jianguo to the orthopedics department, then sent Miao Cuifang to the neurology department for a check-up.

"Do I really need another check-up?" Miao Cuifang was puzzled.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "This is just a routine check-up. Older adults in Beijing get regular health check-ups every year. Since you're here, Mom and Dad, it's a good time to get a check-up. It's no trouble at all."

Miao Cuifang hadn't been to a big city in years. The hospital here was nothing like the small county hospitals—not only was it large with advanced equipment, but the patients here were also well-dressed.

Miao Cuifang took Ye Xiaoxiao's hand, "Xiao Xiao, this must be expensive, right?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "It's not that expensive, Mom, don't worry."

Ye Xiaoxiao sent Miao Cuifang in for the check-up, then went to pick up Ye Jianguo who had already finished his X-ray.

In addition to the injury on his leg, Ye Xiaoxiao also arranged a full-body check-up for him.

Ye Jianguo suddenly asked, "Xiao Xiao, be honest with me, is there something wrong with your mom and me?"

Ye Jianguo had suspected it for a long time. If it wasn't serious, their eldest son wouldn't have teamed up with Xiao Xiao to bring them to Beijing.

Plus, right after we got here, they took us for a medical examination. He couldn't believe it was nothing.

Xiao Xiao was looking at Ye Jianguo's test results; he was quite healthy with no major issues.

Since Ye Jianguo had guessed it, Xiao Xiao had no choice but to tell him the truth.

"It's about mom. They found some issues at the county hospital, but they couldn't confirm anything there."

When Ye Jianguo heard this, he nearly lost his balance.

Xiao Xiao helped him sit down on a bench in the hallway.

"Dad, we don't have the results yet, so don't worry."

Ye Jianguo: "Xiao Xiao, no matter the cost, we have to cure your mom."

Xiao Xiao: "Dad, don't worry, I'll make sure mom gets better."

When Miao Cuifang came out, Xiao Xiao and Ye Jianguo went back together.

The Beijing hospital was quick with the results; within an hour, almost all the tests were done.

Xiao Xiao told Ye Jianguo and Miao Cuifang to wait on a bench outside while she went to talk to the doctor.

The doctor, a friend of Sun Zhengyao, directly informed Xiao Xiao about Miao Cuifang's condition.

"There is a brain tumor that needs to be surgically removed. Currently, the possibility of it being malignant cannot be ruled out."

Xiao Xiao immediately asked, "Can your hospital perform this surgery?"

"No problem, our hospital has experienced neurosurgery experts. With prompt treatment, the patient has over a 90% chance of recovery."

Xiao Xiao: "Please arrange the surgery as soon as possible. I'll go take care of the hospitalization now."