coobybook Chapter 111 The Meaning of Family Love
Chapter 111 The Meaning of Family Love
Mingming could still vividly remember how he went back to his parents' home crying because of what Zhong Yunsheng said, but Darong was the first person to suggest changing his job.
"Are you not angry with him anymore?" Zhong Yunxing pedaled his bike, feeling deeply moved.
"I was angry! I was really angry at that time. But let's put things in perspective. Huazi made me cry so many times when she was a child, but there is no such thing as an overnight grudge between siblings. We are a family, right?"
Darong didn't know how precious her character was. In fact, many of us are used to "putting ourselves in other people's shoes". At that time, Darong naively believed that everyone would be like this.
Most people of our generation are only children, and we will never understand the meaning of siblings.
Zhong Yunxing didn't say anything else, but he knew that no matter what the future held, having a wife like Darong was already a blessing for him.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather began to get colder. What newborns fear most is the temperature difference when seasons change. Xiao Ruyi was not spared from the first cold wave of winter.
"It's pneumonia in children. They need to be hospitalized."
The doctor's words were so shocking that Darong fell to the ground with weak legs.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with you?" The doctor was also shocked by Darong's reaction.
Zhong Yunxing held the child in one hand and grabbed Darong's arm with the other.
"What should we do... Can the child be saved..." Darong asked the doctor with her hands on her chest and a pale face.
"Oh, you really are kidding me, it's not that serious, it will be fine after two days of intravenous drip."
"Ah? My sister almost died of pneumonia when she was a child. Can she get better with two days of intravenous drip?" Darong asked the doctor expectantly with tears in her eyes.
"Hey, this happened so long ago. Your sister must be at least fifteen or sixteen, right? You almost scared me to death. Don't worry, medical care is advanced now. Pneumonia can be cured. And the child's condition is not serious. She's fine."
The doctor was so angry at Darong that he laughed. What was going on?
After hearing what the doctor said, Darong quickly got up from the ground and kept thanking the doctor.
Xiaoying was born in the 70s. At that time, specific drugs for treating pneumonia were in short supply. She was the only child who survived among the children in the same ward with her.
At that time, Darong's father had even prepared a straw mat to wrap Xiaoying. Seeing that the child was breathing in but not out, the doctor could only shake his head and wait for the child to die.
At the last moment, Aunt Darong brought the life-saving Qingda, which was the medicine that Darong's uncle's father had finally found in the military hospital after much trouble.
Later, Darong's mother often said that Xiaoying's life was saved from the hands of the King of Hell.
This is also the reason why Darong was so frightened after hearing that Xiao Ruyi had pneumonia. In her opinion, pneumonia is a serious disease that can be fatal.
Xiao Ruyi stayed in the hospital for three days. Darong stayed by her side day and night, looking extremely haggard.
But the biggest problem is that Darong has almost spent all her money.
So raising a child is not that easy?
Not to mention those stories about twins being born all the time, any mother who has ever been a mother knows that it is very difficult to raise just one child alone.
"I have no money..." Darong said to Zhong Yunxing in a low voice with a worried look on her face after he came over from get off work.
"It's okay, I'll figure it out, how about you?"
Zhong Yunxing couldn't help but feel distressed when looking at Darong's appearance. Little Ruyi is too young now and can't leave Darong at all. No matter who comes to help, Darong can't leave this ward.
"I'm fine. The doctor said I'm getting better, but I need two more days of intravenous drips to consolidate the results. I don't have enough money to pay for two days."
At this time, Da Rong's mind was full of Xiao Ruyi, and she had no time to consider whether she was tired.
"Sister-in-law, I have money." As soon as Darong finished speaking, Zhong Yunsheng walked over from behind the curtain.
Zhong Yunsheng, who had just got off work, went directly to the hospital to visit Xiao Ruyi because he was worried about her condition, and happened to hear what Darong said.
He took out a small paper bag from his pocket and placed it on the head of Xiao Ruyi's bed.
Darong felt indescribable feelings when she saw Zhong Yunsheng, who was wearing sloppy work clothes.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhong Yunsheng went to work at the can factory introduced by Darong's father. The so-called can factory is a factory that specializes in the production of cans. At that time, there was no current technology, so the entire assembly line was almost entirely done manually.
Although the can factory is much easier than the steel rolling mill, the day-to-day physical labor is actually a big challenge for Zhong Yunsheng, who has studied for more than ten years.
At that time, a team leader like Zhong Yunxing in a state-owned factory only earned about 300 yuan. Zhong Yunsheng worked in a newly started private factory, and his monthly salary was less than 100 yuan.
After Darong opened the paper package, there were more than 80 yuan scattered inside.
"This fifty yuan is a loan from your sister-in-law. I will return it to you after I get my salary in two days." After Darong counted out fifty yuan from the wallet, she handed the rest to Zhong Yunsheng.
Zhong Yunsheng didn't say anything. He took the money and put it in his pocket, then walked up to Xiao Ruyi.
At this time, little Ruyi had finished the day's infusion and was lying on the hospital bed, eating and playing with her hands.
"Let the old man hug her." Darong picked up little Ruyi and wanted to give her to Zhong Yunsheng to hug.
"I won't hold my sister-in-law anymore. I work every day and my hands are stained. The child is sick and has poor immunity."
Darong then noticed that the ten fingers of Zhong Yunsheng's hand, which was originally holding the pen, had turned metallic black. At that moment, Darong suddenly felt a sense of bitterness in her heart.
Zhong Yunsheng just played with Xiao Ruyi for a while and then left the hospital. It was dark and the road was long, so Zhong Yunxing didn't keep him for long.
After staying in the hospital for another two days, Xiao Ruyi finally recovered and returned home.
When Zhong Yunhong came over that day, he bought a small electric blanket for Xiao Ruyi. At that time, electric blankets were still a bit expensive.
It took Zhong Yunhong more than half a month's salary to buy the salary he received as a cadre in a public institution.
"Why buy such expensive things? Don't spend money recklessly. You and Yunsheng haven't even gotten married yet, and Mom is under a lot of pressure."
Darong looked through the electric blanket in the bag. Although she complained a few words, she was still very grateful in her heart.
The courtyard of the bungalow was very humid at that time, especially the Nanjian area, which was relatively low-lying and even more humid. The white paint on the walls was painted every year, but it fell off and became mottled and looked terrible.
"I'm getting married soon, so I want to buy a big item for my niece before the wedding." Zhong Yunhong held little Ruyi and teased her constantly.
Ruyi is a likable child. No matter who holds her in the family, she will play happily and rarely cries.
"Is it settled?" Darong looked at Zhong Yunhong and asked with surprise.
"Well, it's settled."