Chapter 39 - 038: Telegram
The driver for the team is none other than Zhang Zhenlian’s father, a sincere man who seldom speaks. No matter who he meets, he always bows with a smile. When you speak to him, he just replies with a ’hmm’ or an ’ah,’ or simply smiles. Though he’s not talkative, his honest disposition is naturally likable.
Therefore, in the village, or rather the team, Old Man Zhang is well-liked by everyone.
Sending Old Mrs. Ye to the town to see a doctor, the villagers were also heading to work and naturally saw it. Thinking about how Old Mrs. Ye, despite her age, was still working in the fields yesterday, it became somewhat understandable. This made Wang Changjiang, sitting on the horse cart, increasingly uneasy. Having been the team leader for years, it was the first time he had encountered such a situation. He didn’t even know how he managed to force a smile. By the time they reached the town, his face had gone stiff.
The town’s hospital isn’t much; it’s basically a health clinic with few people inside. The combined staff of doctors and nurses barely totals three, and they lack examination equipment. All they did was listen to Old Mrs. Ye’s chest and ask where she felt unwell, then told her to rest well at home, ending the visit.
Old Mrs. Ye felt embarrassed, "I told you there was nothing wrong; look, I wasted your time coming with me."
"It’s good there’s nothing wrong; otherwise, I wouldn’t be at ease." Wang Changjiang truly breathed a sigh of relief. "Aunt, since we’re here anyway, I’ll accompany you to buy some sugar. When you get home, just rest. If there’s anything, let Lingzi come find me at home."
"No need, no need. I’m not ill; sugar’s so expensive, what’s the point of buying it? Let’s just go home." Old Mrs. Ye didn’t want to take advantage, which was something Wang Changjiang had anticipated.
Having done his duty, Wang Changjiang didn’t insist further, "Since that’s the case, let’s go home then."
Ye Ling couldn’t be bothered by Wang Changjiang’s demeanor. As long as grandma was okay and they had given Wang Changjiang a scare, the matter was over. As they passed by the post office, they happened to see someone coming out, who recognized Wang Changjiang and waved.
"Changjiang, what a coincidence running into you. Ye He Ping from your team sent a telegram home; this must be urgent. Are you heading back to the village? You can take it with you." This person often delivered letters and telegrams and was familiar with the team leaders.