Chapter 204: Who’s Here?

Chapter 204 Who's Here

This type of surgery should definitely be scheduled as soon as possible, and being hospitalized doesn't mean you'll have surgery right away; further checks are needed to see if Miao Cuifang's body is suitable for the operation.

After stepping out, Ye Xiaoxiao gently broke the news to Miao Cuifang. If she kept it a secret and rushed through the next steps, Miao Cuifang would feel even more unsettled.

"Mom, you’ll need to stay in the hospital for a few days. The doctor said you need a minor surgery."

Miao Cuifang shot up from her seat: "Surgery? What kind of surgery? Xiao Xiao, is something really wrong with me?"

Ye Xiaoxiao guided Miao Cuifang into the consultation room, "Mom, it’s really just a minor surgery. You’ll be under anesthesia, so you won’t feel anything. If you don’t believe me, let the doctor explain it to you."

Fang Chenggong helped Miao Cuifang sit down and explained the surgery to her.

After hearing this, Miao Cuifang wasn’t as nervous anymore. The doctor mentioned that the hospital treats many patients daily, some even missing limbs, and since she was still in good health, it couldn’t be serious.

Miao Cuifang: "So I should just stay in the hospital, then?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Yes, I'll buy anything you need later. I'll stay with you in the hospital today."

Ye Jianguo: "Xiao Xiao, I'll stay here to take care of her. You have school, don’t let it affect your studies."

"It won’t, we don’t have classes tomorrow."

Mostly, Ye Xiaoxiao was worried that Ye Jianguo and Miao Cuifang would overthink things if left by themselves.

It's already an unfamiliar place, and having to undergo surgery without anyone by their side would make the patient feel down.

Although Ye Jianguo is dependable, he's unfamiliar with the area, so she decided to stay with them on the first day.

Ye Xiaoxiao arranged a single room for Miao Cuifang, which they could get by paying extra, especially since there weren't many patients at the moment.

If the hospital wards were crowded, it might have been possible to end up sleeping in the corridor.

After Miao Cuifang was admitted to the ward, Ye Xiaoxiao went out to buy some personal care items and then sent a message to Ye Changqing.

Ye Changqing was likely still at the mine, so Ye Xiaoxiao sent him a telegram to put his mind at ease. The telegram stated that although Miao Cuifang needed surgery, the chances of success were really good. If things don't get worse, there wouldn't be any impact for decades to come.

A little later, Song Guangjing showed up at the hospital with Song Xiaoguang and Aunt Xu.

Ye Xiaoxiao stood up, "Master, what brings you here?"

"If Xiaoguang hadn't brought it up, I wouldn't have known you'd brought your parents here."

Song Guangjing, who was over a decade older than Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo, was seen as an elder by them.

"Eating at the hospital is a hassle, so I've asked Aunt Xu to deliver meals daily."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "That's too much trouble for Aunt Xu."

Song Guangjing: "We're all family, it's no trouble at all."

Aunt Xu herself said, "I'll just pop by in the morning and evening, no big deal."

Song Guangjing said, "I'll have the family driver bring Xiao Xu over later."

Song Xiaoguang is busy with company matters, and the family has a new driver, but Song Guangjing usually has Song Guoxian escort him, leaving the family driver with little to do.

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "Thanks, Master."

Ye Jianguo and Miao Cuifang quickly stood up when they saw Song Guangjing arrive.

Ye Jianguo said, "Mr. Song, it's really kind of you to come over."

Song Guangjing sat down and spoke, "Xiao Xiao didn't mention it earlier. Had I known, I would have arranged for you to stay with us."

Miao Cuifang said, "Mr. Song, you've been so good to Xiao Xiao in Beijing. We don't know how to thank you enough."

Song Guangjing said to Miao Cuifang, "Xiao Xiao is my apprentice, so it's no trouble at all. I know many brain specialists at the hospital, so don't worry about the surgery. It will definitely be fine."

Song Guangjing's words reassured Miao Cuifang.

With so many people helping her, the illness would surely be cured.

Song Guangjing sat for a while longer before preparing to leave.

Before leaving, he called Ye Xiaoxiao outside, "Get a female caregiver tomorrow so you don't have to be at the hospital all day. Just come by when you can."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded, "I was thinking the same, but I still need to check in every day."

Song Guangjing still told her to call anytime if something came up.

After Ye Xiaoxiao agreed, Song Guangjing left with his group.

Aunt Xu left the lunchbox, reminding Xiao Xiao to eat on time and that she'd be back tomorrow.

...

Miao Cuifang stayed in the hospital for three days, with the surgery scheduled for two days later.

Many people visited Miao Cuifang during those days. Besides Ye Xiaoxiao's roommates, many classmates visited, and even Zhang Kaining brought fruit.

No one knows who spilled the news.

But it's likely Zhang Kaining got the info from Rende Pharmacy, and then word spread.

Miao Cuifang asked worriedly, "Xiao Xiao, how are you and Xiao Lu? I haven't seen him..."

Ye Xiaoxiao knew Miao Cuifang had misunderstood.

"Mom, Lu Hanchuan's on a mission out of town. He doesn't even know you're here. We're fine."

Miao Cuifang felt reassured, "As long as you two are okay, that's what matters. You say it's minor, so no need to tell others. I'll go home right after."

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "Okay, I haven't told Third and Fourth Brother."

Miao Cuifang didn't want everyone hovering over her. The more people, the more nervous she got.

Now, Xiao Xiao's calmness put her at ease.

Ye Jianguo sat by the bed, peeling an apple for Miao Cuifang.

They'd been here three days, and the place was much better than home. The private room was comfier too.

Ye Jianguo asked Xiao Xiao how much it would cost to stay here for a day.

But Xiao Xiao didn't answer, just told them to stay comfortably.

Ye Xiaoxiao stood up, "I'll go get some hot water."

Just as she went out with the water jug, she saw a familiar figure.

"Second Brother!"

Ye Changan strode over, and Ye Xiaoxiao almost thought she was seeing things.

Isn't Second Brother supposed to be in the army?

Ye Changan took the water jug, "If I hadn't come home, when were you going to tell me about Mom being sick?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

Ye Changan didn't go into the ward immediately but went to get water with Ye Xiaoxiao first.

On the way, he said, "When I got home, Big Brother was about to buy a ticket to come, but he's busy, so I told him to stay home and came alone."

Before coming, Ye Changan was worried about Xiao Xiao; she's the youngest, just a girl, and it's easy to get flustered.

But she's handling things well, better than he expected.

"Second Brother, are you on leave?"

"Yes."

Ye Xiaoxiao then told Ye Changan about their mother's condition.

"The teacher helped find several experts; Mom's surgery will go well, but recovery depends on her."

Ye Changan said, "You've done well, Xiao Xiao."

Ye Xiaoxiao didn't grow up in the Ye family, so even if she didn't get involved, the Ye family had no right to blame her.

But maybe it's the bond of blood; Ye Changan liked his little sister from the start.

Seeing her so devoted to the family, he couldn't help but be moved.