It was said that Hua Qingqing finally ran out of strength, slipped into the water and passed out.
She was rescued by a large group of people who rushed over and sent to the small clinic. Dr. Xu in the small clinic took a look and said that if she didn't wake up the next day, she should be sent to the county hospital.
The Lin family members came together to keep watch. Even the Lin family's son and daughter - in - law who were working in the brick factory rushed over to have a look.
Among the Yu family, except for Yu Linyang who sincerely hoped that Hua Qingqing would wake up soon, the others probably wished she would fall into the water again. In particular, Grandma Fang murmured secretly why she didn't drown, so as to save the trouble of causing problems while alive.
Grandma Fang had given Lin Dongsheng two yuan for medical expenses before. Now she disliked his family, but when she saw the malted milk essence, sunflower seeds and fruits in Lin Dongsheng's hand, her face immediately beamed with a smile.
"You've come. Why did you bring so many things?"
Although she said so, Grandma Fang stretched out her hand very quickly and directly snatched the gifts.
Lin Dongsheng knew what kind of person Grandma Fang was and didn't argue with her about this. He glanced at Hua Qingqing who was unconscious in the bed.
"Qingqing is unconscious now. Let her rest here for one night. We'll watch over her."
Grandma Fang responded repeatedly without the slightest hesitation.
She couldn't wait for someone to take over this job!
She was really fed up with Hua Qingqing.
Especially today when her eldest grandson came back, but the bicycle was secretly ridden away by Hua Qingqing! What kind of person was she? If the bicycle was broken, what would her eldest grandson ride next time?
Grandma Fang didn't know where Hua Qingqing had learned to ride a bike, but she didn't trust her riding skills at all.
"Then you can watch over her here. We'll go back first..."
After walking two steps, Grandma Fang's cloudy eyes flashed a shrewd look. She looked at the Lin family and said, "Captain, I have something to say. Our Qingqing is in a life - and - death situation because she saved your granddaughter. We don't know how much it will cost to see a doctor and recuperate. Does your family have a plan? You're not going to let our Yu family bear all the costs, are you?"
"I have to say first, I, an old woman, have no money."
"..."
Lin Dongsheng was really speechless. He didn't say anything else but just nodded.
"We'll bear all the costs."
His son Lin Jun beside him also said, "Yes, Grandma, you can rest assured about this."
Seeing their good attitude, Grandma Fang began to push her luck.
"Then why don't you give some money now? I'm going to cook some nourishing food for my granddaughter tomorrow. You know, nourishing the body costs money."
Liu Chunhua beside them wanted to roll her eyes when she heard this.
She hadn't seen Grandma Fang abusing Hua Qingqing with her own eyes, but many unknown things had been revealed because of the incident with Su Qiang some time ago. Later, she learned from her husband that Qingqing's parents had always sent money and other things back! But for the past thirteen years, the Yu family had never revealed a single bit. Their behavior in the brigade was even more overbearing and excessive. They would scold Qingqing whenever they got the chance.
If Qingqing hadn't hit her head and suddenly changed her mind and learned to fight for herself, she didn't know how she would have been wasted.
Just for today's incident, Grandma Fang didn't care about Qingqing first but was only thinking about money.
Hearing what Grandma Fang said, Lin Dongsheng hesitated whether to give her the money.
Liu Chunhua smiled and said, "Grandma, you don't have to worry about the money. You don't have to worry about Qingqing's meals during this period either. Our family will send meals to Qingqing."
This was a good idea.
Lin Dongsheng looked at his wife approvingly. Hua Qingqing had saved his granddaughter. He wouldn't be so heartless as not to pay the medical expenses. It was just that the money couldn't fall into Grandma Fang's hands. Giving it to her would be a waste.
Grandma Fang was very dissatisfied.
"If the meals come from your place, who knows what you'll prepare? Qingqing should eat something good at this time. She hit her head some time ago and now has fallen into the water..."
This was really unpleasant to hear.
The Lin family was very unhappy, but they didn't say anything. After all, Hua Qingqing was in a coma because she saved their granddaughter.
Grandma Fang was thick - skinned and didn't care at all what others thought of her in their hearts. Only the benefits in her hand were real.
"Don't dawdle. You're not going to refuse to give the money, are you?"
Grandma Fang put her hands on her hips and showed a rascal - like attitude. Wan Yindi following behind her felt a bit embarrassed. But it wasn't her business. Her mother - in - law was like this to her own family members, let alone outsiders...
Wan Yindi moved aside and bumped into the wooden bed in the small clinic. With a creak, she subconsciously looked down and met Hua Qingqing's dark eyes.
Wan Yindi was startled and quickly pulled Grandma Fang who was "showing her might".
"Mom, Qingqing is awake!"
Please stop acting like this quickly, or she'll come and deal with you later!
Grandma Fang shivered and turned to look.
Hua Qingqing had already sat up. Except for her messy and a bit wet hair, her complexion was okay. The gauze on her head had been changed.
Hua Qingqing asked, "Grandma, what money? You want to take my money?"
Grandma Fang quickly shook her head, picked up the things on the table and ran away directly. Wan Yindi followed closely behind.
In the shabby small clinic, there were only Hua Qingqing, the Lin family and Dr. Xu, the only doctor in the brigade.
Lin Dongsheng said, "Dr. Xu, please check how Qingqing is."
Dr. Xu asked Hua Qingqing to stretch out her hand for the pulse - taking.
Dr. Xu had learned traditional Chinese medicine since childhood and then Western medicine. But during the chaotic era, he didn't dare to show off his skills and had been living in the brigade. Later, when the general environment got better, he was already old and didn't go out.
People in the brigade would come to him for minor illnesses. The medical expenses were not expensive.
"Doctor, am I okay?"
"It's nothing serious. It's still cold in March. You've soaked in the water. Remember to keep warm when you go back and don't catch a cold."
The Lin family was finally completely relieved. Fortunately, she was okay.
Lin Jun was holding his son in his arms, and his wife was leading their daughter. They sincerely thanked Hua Qingqing.
The little girl led by her mother had red eyes, looking like she had cried for a long time.
"Thank you, Sister Qingqing..."
Hua Qingqing had recovered. She waved her hand. She knew she was okay. She had just fainted when someone came to rescue her. At most, she had drunk a few mouthfuls of water.
But she was quite curious about one thing.
"Why did you go to the riverside so late instead of going home for dinner?"
It was okay that she had met her this time. What if there was no one next time?
As soon as Hua Qingqing asked the question, Lin's daughter - in - law picked up her daughter and spanked her twice. She looked a bit embarrassed.
"The child was just being stubborn. She quarreled with her younger brother over a steamed bun. She's so old and still doesn't know how to give in to her younger brother. She even dared to run away from home."
Hua Qingqing immediately knew what was going on and refuted unceremoniously, "Sister - in - law, you only bought one steamed bun? There are two children in the family. Buying only one steamed bun is just asking for trouble on purpose. And one steamed bun can be divided into two halves."
Looking at her expression, Hua Qingqing continued to mock.
"Wow, you didn't give the whole steamed bun to your younger son, did you? You're really something, Sister - in - law. Don't blame me for speaking harshly. If something really happened to your daughter today, it would be entirely your fault."
Dr. Xu, who was reading a book in the corner, suddenly burst out laughing.
The daughter - in - law of the Lin family blushed. Before she could say anything, she was driven out by her parents - in - law.