Han Yi came back at noon, and Lin Wan still hadnāt woken up from her nap.
"Hot buns, freshly made. And some fried chicken. Your favorite mixed vegetable soup," Han Yi felt satisfied seeing Lin Wan still asleep since he left.
"The fried chicken smells so good! Where did you buy it?" Lin Wan was really hungry by now.
"A new shop that just opened by the roadside. They sell them whole, not cheap though," Han Yi replied. These past years, more private businesses started popping up, with many people finding ways to make money.
Han Yi didnāt let her get up. He sat beside her in bed, feeding her by hand.
"Howās Grandma doing today?"
"Not too well. A nurse accidentally let slip that her leg isnāt easy to treat, so Grandma threw a fit, saying she wanted to go home and wouldnāt let anyone care for her."
Lin Wan paused, her brows furrowing with concern, "Ah, was she calmed down?"
"Itās all settled now, eat quickly," Han Yi didnāt want her to worry about such things, afraid it would affect the baby.
"Who is there today?"
"Our mom and Lijuan."
"Lijuan is back?"
"Yes, she came back this morning and headed straight to the hospital."
"Iāll go with you this afternoon. Iām afraid Grandma might get caught up in her thoughts."
"Mm, alright."
The snow from a few days ago hadnāt melted, and this afternoon it started to snow lightly again. But even so, the two still went to the hospital.
When they arrived, Mother-in-law said Grandma had been agitated all morning and didnāt eat lunch.
"Grandma, when youāre sick, you need to cooperate with the doctors for treatment. If you get angry and donāt eat, how can you bear it?"
"Donāt hide things from me; I know everything. This leg of mine..." Tears began to flow uncontrollably down Grandmaās face, "Iāve lived most of my life, and when have I ever been so embarrassed? At the end, at the end, Iām being made to suffer like this. If this miserable life continues, it might be better to just die. Anyway, Iām content now, seeing you and Xiao Yi doing well and Bai Xu and Bai Jun all settled with their families and careers. Iām only worried about Rongrong. A divorced woman with a child will have a hard time finding another good match. Your eldest aunt doesnāt have a clue. Iām just afraid sheāll introduce unsuitable people to Rongrong."
"Grandma, donāt think about those things. Rongrong is working at a hostel now, earning over thirty yuan a month, and Ranran is in daycare. The mother and daughter are doing fine," Lijuan quickly consoled from the side. Lin Wan then realized Shen Rong had started working, no wonder they hadnāt seen her these past few days, and her house had stayed closed this morning. She was at work.
Sending a 2-year-old to daycare, sigh, Shen Rong is really willing.
"Yes, Mom, stop overthinking. If youāre worried about Rongrong, focus on getting better. See her marry a reliable man for your granddaughter. Also, the doctor said your leg can be treated. Are those nurses more reliable or are the doctors? Isnāt it obvious? Stop fussing, and eat something."
"I wonāt eat," Han Ying turned her head away, refusing to eat, feeling it just contributed to waste and annoyance.
"Grandma, please eat. Can you really bear to make me worry? Iām leaving tomorrow. Seeing you like this, how can I leave with peace of mind?" Han Yi said, sitting beside Grandma, gently coaxing her while holding the food.
Obviously, Han Yiās words moved Grandma. How could she keep causing trouble and not let Xiao Yi feel reassured? How could the child focus on training with worries on their mind? "Sigh..." Han Ying sighed, her face bitter as she lightly pounded her useless leg, "Itās Grandmaās fault for worrying you all. Children, donāt fret. You know this leg of mine; itās been years with no improvement. You shouldnāt waste money like this. Take me home and take care of me there."
After saying this, Han Ying finally accepted a spoonful of noodles that Han Yi fed her. Yesterday, she asked, and the caregiver costs dozens per month, and she gets injections and takes medicine every day. She needs checkups, and in the afternoon, another jab. Each of these things costs quite a bit.
"Letās listen to the doctors first. Letās stay for a month. If thereās no improvement after a month, we wonāt waste money anymore," Han Yi comforted while feeding Grandma.
On the side, Lijuan and Mother-in-law smiled helplessly. Only Han Yi knew how to handle Grandma.
Itās good that Grandma knows the reality now, to avoid feeling more upset later if it really canāt be cured after spending so much money.
Seeing Grandma come to terms with it, they all felt relieved.
Mother-in-law has been taking days off, and she might have to return to work tomorrow. Lijuan, being a junior lawyer, always has endless work to do. Itās rare for her to have time to come and see Grandma.