Chapter 993: Chapter 992: These Medical Expenses Are Just Too Expensive
When Gu Yuntian and Wang Keru were talking, Shen Wanqing was in a daze, living in her own world, even wanting to escape. She didn’t want to be interviewed, didn’t want to be called a servant’s daughter.
Wang Keru glanced at her, shook her head, and went to the elevator to deal with the reporters.
Of course, she also reassured the car owner, deciding things as they should be decided. Seeing Wang Keru’s presence, the car owner too, felt relieved secretly.
When Wang Keru finished her business and returned, the chief of surgery at Yunxi Hospital happened to come out. Though his face was weary, there was joy in his expression, which finally eased Wang Keru’s worries as she approached him, "How is it?"
The chief smiled slightly, "The patient is now out of any major trouble, has passed the critical stage. Just make sure to take good care of her, avoid too much exertion in the future."
Wang Keru clasped her hands, "That’s wonderful."
At this moment, Gu Yuntian gave her a look, and Wang Keru immediately took out a card from her purse and slipped it to the chief.
The chief was a bit surprised and wanted to refuse, but eventually accepted it.
Having settled everything, Wang Keru turned to Gu Yuntian, "How about this, you take the car back first. I’ll stay here, we’ve hired two nurses, and the ward is top-notch. Xichen has made all the arrangements; you don’t need to worry."
Gu Yuntian pondered and nodded, "Alright, I’ll check once more before leaving."
Later in the ward, Shen Wanqing’s mother was still under anesthesia and unconscious. Gu Yuntian gently asked the nurse about her condition; the young nurse, aware that this was Little Gu’s parent, responded very politely, then smiled with her lips pressed together after speaking.
Gu Yuntian also smiled, turning back to exchange a few words with his wife before leaving. Wang Keru escorted him to the car, and after watching it drive away, she turned back towards the inpatient department, remembering the scene from a year ago as she walked.
Back then, she was still a part of the Qin family, and she and Anxi felt like enemies, with deep-seated conflicts.
She recalled taking Anxi for a longevity noodles meal during that time, which the child found incredibly touching. Though nothing was said, he actually longed to throw himself into her arms. Reflecting on this fondly, Wang Keru chuckled silently, with her head held high.
Upon returning to the ward, Shen Wanqing was still there, but she was arguing with the young nurse about something. Wang Keru approached, "What’s going on here?"
The nurse spoke softly, "Mrs. Gu, Miss Shen insists on paying the medical fees. I’ve explained that Professor Bo has already instructed there will be no charge."
Wang Keru kindly persuaded, "This is Xichen’s responsibility. Anxi and your mother have a good relationship, so let it be."
Shen Wanqing responded coldly, "I don’t need anyone’s sympathy. I’ll pay what’s mine; I don’t want to owe anyone."
Amused, Wang Keru thought internally that the girl was only capable when it came to matters like these. Even when she was making money and achieving success, her mother never saw good days.
Glancing at the nurse, she said softly, "Alright, go and accompany Miss Shen to pay."
The nurse nodded and led Shen Wanqing to the payment office. After processing the surgery and one day of hospitalization and nursing fees, it totaled over 140,000. Shen Wanqing paused in shock, then, while taking out her wallet, casually asked, "Why is it so expensive?"
The cashier explained, "Because of Professor Bo, there is already a 20% discount."
Looking displeased, Shen Wanqing pulled out a card to make the payment, then returned to the ward.
Inside, Wang Keru was instructing the two nurses on how to care for the patient, going into great detail. Watching her, Shen Wanqing gave a cold smile—
Truly born to be a madam!
Wang Keru finished speaking, turned to her, "Wanqing, would you like to stay here to take care of your mom?"
Shen Wanqing replied indifferently, "I have matters to deal with. Aren’t there professional nurses here?"
Wang Keru glanced at her and said nothing more.
That night, she didn’t leave, just rested on the ward’s sofa. Actually, she wasn’t particularly fond of Shen Wanqing’s mother, given the class distinction. Conversations would not agree. However, because Yuntian thought highly of her, and Anxi quite liked her, probably out of sympathy, she put in the effort.
Shen Wanqing managed on the small bed in the adjacent room. Lying down, she considered texting Wang Kefu but decided against it, assuming his wife was likely present. She feared the woman, whose demeanor was as terrifying as the Iron Fan Princess’s fan.
Tossing and turning all night, she occasionally heard Wang Keru getting up to ask the nurse questions, knowing she should be more concerned, yet lacking the desire, she lay motionless...
At dawn, Shen’s mother awakened. Wang Keru cared for her briefly but conceded mother and daughter needed to talk, then went home to shower and rest.
Mrs. Shen was weak and pale.
Seating at the bedside, Shen Wanqing pressed her lips together, "Mom, don’t worry, I’ve paid the medical bill. I’ll take care of your hospitalization expenses."
Her mother continued staring at the ceiling for a while, then turned, speaking softly, "Thank you."
Her words, polite yet distant, devoid of mother-daughter emotion, were most likely born of utter disappointment.
Shen Wanqing’s lips pursed slightly, after some time, hoarsely said, "I have some things to handle later. The nurses here are quite good, just tell them if anything’s needed."
Just as she finished, a nurse approached, "Miss Shen, considering your mother’s condition, it’s better for you to stay at the hospital, just in case something happens."
Shen Wanqing pressed her lips, remaining silent.
Shen’s mother closed her eyes, "She’s busy, let her go."
Shen Wanqing turned her head, looking at her, but her mother kept her eyes tightly shut without saying a word...
After Shen Wanqing left, the young nurses were quite indignant, questioning what kind of daughter she was.
And a writer at that, yet lacking basic humanity...
With eyes closed, Shen’s mother had tears at the corner, prompting the nurse, in sympathy, to wipe them away while softly saying, "Honestly, we provide professional care, don’t we..."
