Chen Ju clenched his palms tightly, lowered his head in shame, and stammered: “I… I still need to wait a little longer.”
“Hey, it’s not easy for a child like you. After all, it’s not easy to cover medical expenses for five years.” The nurse patted Chen Ju’s shoulder comfortably. “Are you going to see your mother? She has just taken medicine, and she should be in good condition now.”
“Um.” Chen Ju nodded.
At the end of the corridor were small rooms closed with iron doors to prevent patients from running around after illness. The nurse stopped at the door of the room with the sign “405” hanging on it. The iron door exuded a cold metallic chill. At eye level, there was a rectangular window through which one could see inside.
The woman had short hair that only reached her ears. She was wearing blue and white striped pajamas. Her eyes were staring at a certain spot in the room with dead silence.
“The hospital stipulates that you can only visit here. Keep an eye on her, and let me know if you need something,” the nurse said.
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The nurse took the envelope, sighed, and said, “Okay, don’t be too stressed. I’ll go and pay the money for you. Spend some time talking to your mother.”
“Okay, thank you.” Chen Ju expressed his gratitude.
After the nurse had left the room, Chen Ju was left alone in the quiet corridor. He looked at the woman in the ward through the narrow window.
“Mom, I’ve come to see you.” Chen Ju whispered softly, but the woman did not respond at all. A thin piece of glass separated the two, making even a touch a luxury.
Half an hour passed quickly. Looking at the woman who maintained her unchanged posture, Chen Ju squeezed out dumb words from his dry throat: “Mom, can you look at me, please?”
The woman didn’t answer, nor did she even glance this direction. It was as if there was a void standing outside the door.
Chen Ju’s eyes became hot, a sore pain welling up in his chest. footsteps came behind him. He hurriedly lowered his head and quickly wiped his eyes with his sleeves.
“Head nurse, that child is not that kind of person!” said the nurse sister. She quickly followed a senior nurse with an anxious expression on her face.
Chen Ju straightened his back, awkwardly looking at the approaching head nurse, and said softly: “Nur… Head nurse, hello.”
The head nurse stopped in front of Chen Ju, with a cold face, and said: “I can’t believe you look so innocent, yet you can lie without even blinking your eyes. Didn’t you say last time that you would pay the full medical expenses today? Why did you only give three thousand? Do you know how much money our hospital spent on your mother? One hundred and fifty thousand! You gave only three thousand. How can you face us?”
Chen Ju’s face turned red. He lowered his head in shame, stuttering: “Y-yes, I’m sorry. There was a little accident. I… I have changed jobs now. Give me some more time.”
“Okay, how long do you think it will take?” The head nurse looked at Chen Ju. “This is a private hospital, not a charity organization. It’s not easy for you, and it’s not easy for everyone. If you don’t pay the money soon, I don’t know where your mother will be sent.”
“No, please give me some more time. J-just give me another year, and I will save enough money for you!” Chen Ju begged with red eyes
“No, one year is too long. At most, six months. If you bargain again, then let’s not say anything.” The head nurse said firmly, leaving no room for doubt.
One year was already too short for Chen Ju, let alone six months. But Chen Ju had no choice. He wanted to take his mother out, so he had to agree.
Before leaving, he glanced at the window again. The woman still had the same dull and lifeless look. The sounds outside did not affect her at all.
A sour and bitter sensation rushed through his nostrils. Chen Ju lowered his head and blinked his stinging eyes.
Wat a crappy aunt n uncle he has. Made me tear up to see him struggle alone 🙁
AAAAA I hate that aunt, uncle, and cousin for taking his money away!! Square up! ヽ(#`Д´)ﾉ┌┛
Poor baby 😭 his shitty uncle and family better pay him up a thousand-fold later!!
My poor baby 😭
Thanks for the chapter
why is he so miserable….could that aunt uncle nd cousin die in hell please!
My poor chen ju