After chatting for a while, Liu Four stood up and said, "I'm going to the hospital. You guys stay here and chat."
Li Hui said, "Of course we're going together. You're going, but we're not. It makes us look like we're heartless."
"Yes, yes. Bring some apples and we'll all go together." Yang Xuewen and Li Long echoed from behind.
Li He didn't understand what was going on and said angrily, "Can you guys stop talking in riddles? I'm so confused. Why are we going to the hospital?"
Liu Four smiled and said, "I forgot to tell you. He Laoxi is sick. His daughter is filial and brought him here to see the doctor. We came together this time, but we separated at the train station. We came to you and they went to the hospital. "
"His boss brought him here? What illness? "Li He could not help but ask nervously as he thought of He Zhaodi.
Li Hui said, "His eldest daughter brought him here. He Laoxi smokes every day and almost coughs his lungs out from morning to night. The county hospital's facilities are limited, so he could only come here. "
"Let's go. Let's go and see if we can be of any help." No matter what, Li He had to go and take a look.
Liu Four said, "His eldest daughter is very capable. She doesn't need us at all. You haven't seen her at home. Three boats, three trucks, and a kiln factory. It's like picking up a golden rice bowl. She's counting money even when she's lying at home. "
Li Hui said enviously, "That's true, that's true. Compared to her, the money we earn is nothing. We're just making money for the moment. She's the long-term moneymaker. Everyone in the surrounding area knows about her. No one is as extravagant as she is. Let's not talk about the boats and trucks. Just the kiln factory alone has dozens of people working every day. Many people are fighting for the bricks. I heard that they're going to open two kilns soon. Don't think that they only earn one or two percent per brick. They can't help but sell a lot. If I hadn't come out to do this, I would have become her chauffeur. I'll take care of her food and drink and get paid every month. "
Li He was sincerely happy to hear that, but he teased, "Do you know how to drive?"
Li Hui said, "He doesn't know how to learn. He can learn from a master for a day or two. It's not as difficult as a tractor."
"Let's go, let's go together. Do you know which hospital?" Li He knew that Li Hui was telling the truth. The driving skills of those who bought large trucks for transportation were all self-taught. They had to first learn how to drive before getting their driver's license. Most of the time, he would transport goods, grain, and gravel in the vicinity of the town. He would rarely go out of town.
Liu Four said, "It's called the Second Medical University's Xinhua Hospital."
"Let's go then. I know the way." Li He thought for a long time before he remembered that it should be the affiliated Xinhua Hospital of Jiao Tong University.
Because there were always some educated youth gatherings during this period, the hotel was full of people. Li He and the others had to wait for the elevator for several minutes.
This time, Li He personally drove the business car used by the hotel to pick up guests and took them to the hospital.
The traffic on the road had changed a lot. It was a little different from what he remembered. He took a detour and asked for directions. After a while, they finally arrived at the hospital.
At the entrance of the hospital, he urged a few people to quickly buy some fruits, malt milk, canned food, and the like from the store at the entrance of the hospital. But on the small matter of who would pay, the few of them argued endlessly.
Li He came back after parking the car. Seeing that they were still arguing, he could not stand it anymore. "Let's each pay our own so that you don't have to fight over it."
When everyone heard that, they thought that it was a good plan. Let's each pay our own so that we don't have to fight over it. Li Long helped Li He buy a portion and put it in his hand. "I'll carry the fruits, and you carry the canned food."
"Anything is fine." Li He weighed the canned food in his hand and felt that it was okay.
They found the inpatient department, went upstairs, consulted the front desk, and easily found He Laoxi's ward.
Liu Four first looked inside. When he saw He Laoxi eating a banana, he greeted him, "Laoxi, how is it?"
He Laoxi looked at the people outside the door and said happily, "Come in, come in. I told you not to trouble yourself. If I really can't fight back, there's no point in you guys watching."
"I have a stool here. I'll sit here by myself." Li He held He Laoxi, who was about to get up, and asked, "Is there anything wrong with you?"
He Laoxi said, "There's nothing wrong. My throat is blocked, and I can't breathe. You're so busy. Why did you come here? You're delaying your work. "
Hearing that there was nothing wrong with him, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Li He smiled and said, "It's just eating and sleeping every day. It's fine if it's delayed."
He Zhaodi shook the thermos bottle and found that there was no water. "You guys eat a banana first. I'll go get some water."
"No need, no need. We'll come over after drinking." Li He stopped her and peeled a banana. As he ate, he said, "This tastes good."
He Zhaodi smiled and looked at Li He, who was dressed brightly. He did not seem to be faking it, so she gave up.
Liu Four said to He Laoxi, who looked bitter and gloomy, "If you really die, we have to come back. You came standing and went back lying down. Your physique is different. Your daughter can't carry you back alone. We have to work together to carry you back."
He Laoxi said seriously, "You really thought about it. What if I really can't go back?"
Li Hui said, "That's simple. I'll gather some money for you. Once you send it to Babaoshan, take out the bone dregs, wrap them in red cloth, and hold them in your arms. It's so easy to carry the urn back. "
He Laoxi said sullenly, "Nonsense. If we can't bury them, we can't keep them all. There's no reason for us to die."
He seemed to be a little afraid of death. To be more precise, he was afraid of being cremated after death.
Li Hui said, "It's even scarier to be in a coffin. In a few days, you'll start to stink and rot. You'll be covered in worms. They'll dig out your eyes, your mouth, and your stomach. They'll dig out all your organs. That's the scariest thing. No one will come to you even if you scream."
They were used to joking together, so they didn't hold back their words.
"You're getting more and more ridiculous." He Laoxi was so angry that he threw the banana peel at Li Hui. He then sighed and said, "The doctor said that my throat is damaged. I won't be able to smoke in the future. Just thinking about it makes me feel bored."
He Zhaodi comforted him, "Bronchial disease. Of course, you have to quit smoking. When you go back, I'll give you a few bags of melon seeds. Eat them slowly. They'll be chewy and you'll be able to quit slowly."
When it was time for lunch, she wanted everyone to stay for lunch. Naturally, no one rejected her. When they left the ward, everyone left ten dollars. This was discussed early in the morning. He Zhaodi had no choice but to accept the money.
At the entrance of the hospital, He Zhaodi found a restaurant that was slightly more spacious. She didn't care about the money and ordered all the chicken, duck, and fish. If it weren't for everyone stopping her, she would have added more dishes.
After lunch, Liu Four and the others didn't let Li He send them. They were in a hurry to catch the train. Time was money.
Li Long, Yang Xuewen, and the others were already familiar with the roads inside. This time, everyone split up and discussed going further. The more remote a place was, the easier it was to earn money.
Only He Zhaodi and Li He were left. He Zhaodi packed food for He Laoxi and left the restaurant. Then, she asked Li He, "I heard from your mother. Are you happy now, Big Fatty?"
Li He nodded. "I'm happy."
He realized that she had lost weight again. The dimples on her cheeks were no longer visible. They were only obvious when she smiled. Her braided hair had become short and neat. She was wearing a floral blouse, a pair of blue pants, and a pair of cloth shoes with a thousand layers of soles.
"Go back then. I won't delay you anymore. I'm going back too. My father must be hungry. " When they walked, He Zhaodi deliberately stayed a little behind and followed him silently, keeping a distance from him.
She looked down at the cloth shoes on her feet and then looked at Li He. He was dressed so brightly, so brightly, with shiny leather shoes and a clean white shirt. One look and she could tell that he was a respectable person.
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