Chapter 184. Encountering a Fan Girl in the Ward
"Honey, you’re finally out. How do you feel? Are you hungry, thirsty, or in pain?" As the door to the delivery room gradually opened as he had been eagerly anticipating, his wife and their two children were pushed out. Lianshan hurriedly rushed forward, keeping his eyes fixed on Shuzhen, his voice full of concern.
Afraid of being rudely chased away by the doctor again, he held onto the side of the mobile hospital bed, cautiously following closely as if he were a medical staff member or part of the family.
Shuzhen smiled softly at the sight, signaling that she was alright while mouthing to him to talk once they returned to the ward.
Lianshan took the hint and didn’t ask further, only becoming more careful as he helped push the hospital bed. In just a few minutes, he arranged for Shuzhen and their three children to be placed in an eight-person ward. However, perhaps due to people still favoring midwives at home, this spacious eight-person ward only had one mother-in-law accompanying an expectant woman, and a couple who had just had a baby yesterday.
Both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law wore somewhat worn uniforms, yet their expressions showed not a hint of the expected demeanor or poise. Instead, they briefly glanced over Shuzhen and Lianshan with a touch of disdain. Not even a polite smile, as if speaking to them could somehow cover them in dust.
Shuzhen pouted subtly, clearly noting that the clothes she and Lianshan wore were newly made, far better fitted and more elegant than their ill-fitting, worn uniforms.
The young couple, in contrast, were cheerful and friendly, smiling and nodding when they entered. Their genuine smiles revealed their molars.
Just one look and Shuzhen had a basic understanding of how to get along with these two ward mates and their family in the coming days.
Surveying the ward, which was indeed quite rudimentary, she listened as the nurse explained that accompanying family members could use empty hospital beds if no new patients were admitted. However, without payment, the hospital could request vacating the bed for new patients at any time. Plus, the bed was just a bed; only after paying the bed fee could one enjoy the pillow and bedding...
Upon hearing this, Shuzhen hurriedly tugged at Lianshan’s sleeve, signaling for him to discuss with the nurse about possibly spending some money for an extra bed. That way, during the day the children could be placed on another bed, and at night with extra bedding, her husband wouldn’t have to suffer.
As for spending extra money for an additional bed, Shuzhen calmly stated: Isn’t money meant to be spent? Especially since she had a solid gold finger, a lavish dowry as a backup. Their whole family would find it tough to waste away even if they tried!
Ever since marriage, words like frugal or thrifty had ceased to connect with classmate Lianshan. His thoughts and considerations revolved entirely around his wife and children. Without a second thought, he arranged for an extra bed, swiftly returning with two sets of bedding.
Other patients and their family members in the ward turned their heads at this. The fiery young wife even pinched her husband’s arm, "Look at that fellow, see how he’s caring for his wife? You’d better start learning!"