Chapter 205: Successful Surgery

Chapter 205: Successful Surgery

After getting hot water and returning to the ward, Ye Changan's unexpected arrival brought both surprise and joy to the elderly couple.

"Second son, what brings you back?"

Ye Changan set down the hot water kettle, "I happened to have some time off, came home to visit, and then heard from big brother that you all came to the capital."

Miao Cuifang: "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have gone to the hospital for a check-up." To keep the kids from worrying.

Ye Changan sat by the hospital bed and advised, "Mom, that's not the way to look at it. If it hadn't been caught early, your minor issue could have turned into a major one, making it tougher to treat down the line."

Ye Jianguo, unusually not siding with his wife, said, "These things should be left to the kids. Xiao Xiao is a doctor, after all, she definitely knows more than we do."

Miao Cuifang watched as father and son went at it, unable to argue back, she just ignored them.

Ye Xiaoxiao gave a set of house keys to Ye Changan, "Second brother, go home and take a break. There's not enough room here for everyone to stay, and either you or dad should head home to sleep."

Ye Jianguo then urged Ye Changan to go rest, "Besides your mom and me, there's also a caregiver Mr. Song hired at the hospital. We can get around, so there's no need for so many people to stick around. Xiao Xiao, you should go home and rest too."

Ye Changan had indeed rushed over right after getting off the train, and only relaxed after seeing Miao Cuifang was doing well.

Ye Xiaoxiao took him home, just a block away from the hospital, a ten-minute walk.

Plus, Ye Xiaoxiao was driving.

Ye Changan carried his bag, eyeing Ye Xiaoxiao's car.

"This car...?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Lu Hanchuan got it."

Ye Changan then asked, "Are you two still good?"

Ye Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, "Rock solid."

Not seeing each other, how could it be anything but stable.

"Second brother, what about you, didn't you bring your wife back on leave?"

Ye Changan: "The leave isn't long, didn't bring her back. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll bring her home for the New Year."

This hinted that good news was on the way.

However, Ye Changan was in his twenties, if not for being in the army, he would have married and had children long ago.

Ye Changan met his partner at a military social event, the girl was a local from Shen City, lively and straightforward, and their relationship had been stable since they met.

Ye Xiaoxiao parked the car downstairs and opened the door for her second brother to enter.

Inside was a three-bedroom apartment, not cheap at the time due to its proximity to the hospital.

Ye Changan had brought money with him this time, but upon arriving at the hospital, he found that Ye Xiaoxiao had already paid all the expenses, so he could only give the money to Xiao Xiao.

"Second brother, keep the money. If I need it, I'll ask you for it."

Ye Xiaoxiao certainly couldn't accept it, as she was currently well-off, and her second brother regularly sent money home, so he probably didn't have much savings himself.

Now that Ye Changan was getting married, for the convenience of work and life, he would need to buy a house in Shen City.

Ye Xiaoxiao refused the money and instead urged Ye Changan to rest, "Second brother, are you hungry? I can't cook, so if you're hungry, we can eat out."

Ye Changan: "I'm not hungry. Later, I'll go buy some groceries; I can cook."

Ye Xiaoxiao gave him a thumbs-up in approval.

With Ye Changan around, she was needed less.

Ye Xiaoxiao came to the hospital every day when she had no classes and still stayed at her school dormitory at night.

Ye Changan also noticed that the house Ye Xiaoxiao bought was completely vacant, with no daily necessities, and even the furniture was new.

He had heard from his parents that Xiaoxiao seemed to have opened a factory with someone, so she could earn money.

Ye Changan didn't understand business matters, but some of his comrades chose to start their own businesses after retiring from the military. Indeed, a few made money, but most failed.

Their daughter Xiaoxiao was quite talented.

Unbeknownst to Ye Changan, Ye Xiaoxiao was only responsible for product research; most of the time, she was a hands-off boss.

On the day of Miao Cuifang's surgery, Ye Xiaoxiao took time off to be there.

The surgery lasted four hours, and Ye Jianguo was on edge, pacing back and forth anxiously.

Ye Changan: "Dad, why don't you take a seat for a bit?"

Ye Jianguo: "No, I'd rather stand."

Ye Changan: "Isn't your leg still recovering?"

Ye Jianguo turned around angrily, "Who said that? If my leg wasn't healed, could I walk? Can't you speak properly, you little rascal?"

Ye Changan: "..."

While they were arguing, the operating room door opened.

"The surgery was successful. We'll transfer her to the ward to monitor her post-surgery condition."

Ye Xiaoxiao approached the doctor to express her gratitude and then discussed some matters with Dr. Fang.

Miao Cuifang was still unconscious, but upon hearing the surgery was successful, Ye Jianguo and Ye Changan finally relaxed.

Over the next few days, Miao Cuifang made a good recovery.

The only thing that bothered her was having her long hair shaved off.

"Mom, I got you a hat. You can wear it outside. Your hair will grow back in no time, so don't fret."

Ye Xiaoxiao handed the hat she bought to Miao Cuifang and suggested, "I suggest you stay in Beijing for the time being. Mom needs monthly hospital check-ups, and it's inconvenient for you to travel back and forth.

We can all head back together for the New Year. By then, Mom's hair will have grown back, and the villagers will think she just got a new haircut."

Ye Xiaoxiao's suggestion really tempted Miao Cuifang.

If she went back with a bald head, the villagers might laugh, but more importantly, the neighbors would surely bring gifts to see her, which would mean more social obligations.

Ye Changan also agreed with Ye Xiaoxiao's suggestion, "The doctor just mentioned that she needs monthly check-ups for the next six months. I think staying at Xiaoxiao's place is the best option."

Miao Cuifang: "What about the livestock in our village?"

Ye Jianguo said, "Maybe I should head back first."

Ye Changan replied, "I think it’s best if neither of you goes back. The stuff at home isn’t worth much, and Uncle’s family can help look after things. We can just have Uncle sell them later."

Miao Cuifang was still a little reluctant, but she also knew this was the best arrangement.

Miao Cuifang had to stay in the hospital for another week of observation. Right before she was due to be discharged, Lu Hanchuan returned.

When Lu Hanchuan caught up with Ye Xiaoxiao, she was just about to go to the hospital to visit Miao Cuifang.

Lu Hanchuan asked, "Where are you going?"

Only then did Ye Xiaoxiao tell him about Miao Cuifang’s hospitalization.

"How was the surgery?"

"It went really well, and she’s almost ready to go home."

Lu Hanchuan said, "Let me grab something and come with you."

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, "No need to trouble yourself. They have everything they need over there."

Lu Hanchuan insisted, "That’s not right. Since I know about it, I must show my concern."

On top of that, Lu Hanchuan felt a little guilty because he wasn’t there when Xiao Xiao needed help the most.

But Ye Xiaoxiao could handle these things on her own, so she didn’t notice Lu Hanchuan’s inner thoughts.