Reborn in the 1980s: Recapture My Devoted Husband-Chapter 968 - 786: Feigned Illness Becomes Real
"The fever keeps coming back, the infection has been dealt with. The hospital has arranged for an intensive care unit, once everything’s ready, we’ll transfer the patient there." Mei Shuqing sighed again, "Transferring to the intensive care unit means there will be dedicated medical staff to look after him. The hospital said that before the patient’s wound heals, family members are not allowed to be present."
Han Yi nodded, understanding the situation.
"The old lady’s condition has improved, that convulsion just now might be due to some nerve issue. The old lady is getting older, can’t be careless about small ailments. I think it’s better to have a checkup," the doctor said, turning to Mei Family’s son, "Besides, Mr. Mei’s room is now available. I’ll have someone move him in as soon as possible." The doctor looked at the people in the room suggestively, clearly indicating that there were too many people here, not an environment suitable for someone as seriously ill as Mr. Mei, something they had previously suggested, but the family hadn’t taken it seriously.
"Alright, we’ll cooperate with you," indeed, they needed to move quickly.
"Additionally, there are more people falling ill in winter, especially with the recent significant weather changes, hospital beds are in high demand, so today’s two beds are likely to be urgently needed." The doctor explained that the shortage of hospital beds was not something they could control, and especially considering they were from a military family, they needed to set a good example.
Mei Shuping had no objections, nodding in agreement.
"How is this acceptable? Doctor, we also pay for the other one every day." This is a military division hospital, Mr. Mei and Old Mrs. Mei’s treatments are covered, but they don’t have the right to occupy the beds indefinitely, so for that vacant bed, they paid out of pocket.
"Madam, there’s nothing we can do about it. The main issue now is the shortage of hospital beds. Also, the current arrangement is for someone from the same district, you might be familiar, it’s Old Mrs. Tao."
The doctor wasn’t aware of the issues between the Mei and Tao families, and didn’t notice the awkwardness on Old Mrs. Mei and Xie Lingzhi’s faces when he mentioned this.
"The Tao family can’t stay here, I don’t agree." Old Mrs. Mei suddenly sat up with the agility of a much younger person, startling the doctor.
"This..." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"When we came to the hospital, this was all agreed upon, how can they just take it back? We’re not without payment," Old Mrs. Mei’s words left not only the doctor but also the Mei family members feeling awkward.
"Doctor, we understand the situation, the two beds can be arranged for incoming patients." Mei Shuqing explained to the doctor while escorting him out to avoid more drama with the family members.
"Hey, why didn’t you say anything? I don’t want to stay with Old Mrs. Tao. Shuping, go talk to the hospital, either change my room or have Old Mrs. Tao leave."
"Mom, beds are tight right now, where else can you move to? You’ll just be discharged in a couple of days, endure it for a bit. Besides, they may not want to stay with us either. Putting both families’ elders in one room is indeed awkward. I’m guessing no one wants this."
"Then I’m leaving, I’m getting discharged." Old Mrs. Mei suddenly regretted creating the scene; sharing a room with Old Mrs. Tao was worse than going home.
"Grandma, the doctor said you should have a checkup. Sometimes minor illnesses can escalate. Don’t you agree?" Ye Qing certainly didn’t want the old lady to go home.
"Exactly, Mom, after the checkup, if there are any issues, we can treat them before leaving." Mei Shuqing wanted the old lady to face some humility.
Old Mrs. Mei, having no way to counter her children, lay in bed sulking, saying nothing.
Mr. Mei was still unconscious. Shortly after the doctor left, arrangements were made for his transfer.
Han Yi helped his godfather move Mr. Mei to the intensive care unit. Han Yi didn’t want Lin Wan and Little Star running around, suggesting they go accompany the second aunt.
"How’s it over there?" Lin Wan arrived with Little Star just as godmother was removing her IV, surprised to see them back so quickly, she pressed and asked
"Grandpa is being moved to the intensive care unit; godfather and Ai Yi are busy. I came over as I was free."
"Did the old lady give you any trouble?" Liang Qian asked
"No, when we went in, grandma was making a fuss about not wanting to be discharged. Who knew that right after her ruckus, the doctor mentioned the bed shortage, and the remaining two beds are to be requisitioned, and this time, it’s Old Mrs. Tao moving in." Lin Wan explained the commotion to Liang Qian.
Liang Qian knew immediately how things would turn out and smirked, "She’s certainly unwilling to share a room with Old Mrs. Tao."
Lin Wan nodded and laughed.
"When Langchi married Xiao Jia, the old lady promised Old Mrs. Tao a lot of things. But after they divorced, Old Mrs. Tao didn’t spare her from criticism. The old lady felt humiliated. Now Junzi has stirred up yet another mess, and the Tao Family is annoyed with us. They’re definitely not going to be kind to the old lady."
"If that’s the case, won’t it make things difficult for Brother Junzi and Sister Xiao Jia?" Lin Wan asked worriedly.
"Exactly. Your godfather and I are shamelessly sticking to them, trying to talk nicely now because of Junzi. Your godfather often uses that fighting incident to talk to Xiao Jia’s dad, but I can’t do that. I have to reason with Xiao Jia’s mom. Every now and then, I ’coincidentally’ run into them and try to discuss the kids’ issues, just to butter them up. But last time, Xie Lingzhi showed off Ye Qing at the compound, and now they completely ignore me. Sigh, what sins did we commit in our past life that our son’s marriage is such a mess this time? We can’t see the dawn at all. He’s almost the same age as Han Yi, and look at you, your kids are so grown up already, yet he still drags on like this. I’m really anxious."
"Godmother, worrying doesn’t help with this matter. It requires an opportunity. Maybe one day they’ll agree."
Liang Qian sighed deeply. She hoped for that too. Mei Shuping asked Mei Langchi to take the old lady for a check-up.
And the check-up did reveal some minor problems, like issues in her lungs and calcified lesions. It was possible that Old Mrs. Mei had a mild case of tuberculosis without realizing it, which healed due to her immune system, leaving these traces. But the doctor said there were no symptoms, and she could be discharged any time. At home, she should just be observed, drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, rest well, and avoid the cold.
It’s hardly a disease, but Old Mrs. Mei was panicking. She felt something was wrong inside her, implying a serious illness, close to dying. She was scared. At this point, she didn’t care about dissatisfaction; no matter which hospital room, she just insisted on staying there, demanding the doctor to treat her.
The doctor was helpless with such elderly patients. This condition can be ignored as long as the tuberculosis isn’t active. There wasn’t even a need for medication.
The doctor patiently explained to Old Mrs. Mei for a while, but she wouldn’t listen, so they had to inform the family, hoping they could persuade her.
The old lady wouldn’t listen at all. She was holding onto Mei Langchi and Ye Qing, sobbing and unwilling to leave. Less than an hour after knowing the results, she was already in a cold sweat, clinging to Mei Langchi’s hand without letting go.
"I can’t see the flowers, can’t see the leaves, won’t see your grandpa anymore. You all won’t see me either. There’s so much clothing, and it all has to be thrown away. Xiao Chi, Grandma’s life is bitter. I didn’t even enjoy two years of peace before having to go like this. Grandma can’t bear to leave you all. You go tell your dad to ask the doctors what exactly should be done about my illness."
"Mom, the doctor said it’s not really an illness and that we just need to take care of you at home." Xie Lingzhi had always been patient with the old lady, but she’d had enough of her antics now.
"Nonsense, all lies. You’re all deceiving me. Are you hiding some severe illness from me, one that can’t be treated, just because you don’t want to bother treating this old woman?"
"Mom, where did you get that idea? The doctor really said there’s nothing wrong." Xie Lingzhi didn’t want to carry the blame and replied helplessly, harboring resentment towards Liang Qian, thinking that it was a bad timing for such an issue, leaving a mess for her eldest to deal with. She really knew how to pick her moments for leisure.
"Quack! I felt pain this morning, and now my waist and stomach hurt. If I’m not sick, how can that be? Quickly ask Shuping to get me a new doctor for another check-up."
"..." Xie Lingzhi was so annoyed she had no temper left.
After living with the old lady for so many years, today was the first time she saw her being so unreasonable.
Ye Qing’s eyes sparkled with a thought, and she smiled at her grandmother, "Grandma, don’t worry, Mom and I will go outside to find the doctors again and ask what’s going on." Ye Qing said this and pushed Xie Lingzhi outside.
In a bad mood, Xie Lingzhi was aggravated by Ye Qing’s push and glared at her angrily. "What are you doing?"
Ye Qing remained unfazed, smiling and whispered to Xie Lingzhi, "Mom, since Grandma insists on acting up about staying in the hospital, we can’t do anything about it. Why not give in and let her stay? At most, we can instruct the doctor to hang two bottles of glucose for her daily, and after a few days, do another check-up. We’ll tell the doctor in advance, work together, and then tell her that she’s cured."
Xie Lingzhi thought this plan might work. If the old lady continued like this, it would be embarrassing to others. Just now, no one from the Tao Family had come in yet, and if they saw her like this, unreasonable and causing a scene, they’d surely look down on them more.
Xie Lingzhi considered this and made up her mind, "Alright, you and Xiao Chi appease her first, and I’ll go to discuss it with your dad."
"Understood, Mom." Seeing the plan was coming together, Ye Qing smiled and went back inside.
After finding Mei Shuping, Xie Lingzhi relayed the old lady’s issue to him. Mei Shuqing suggested they shouldn’t indulge her and let her act up; instead, when he goes over, he’ll just carry her back home.
