Chapter 111 - 109 Don’t Waste Your Energy [480 Votes+]
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After hearing the doctor’s words, Zhou Xiuhua probably understood that she had contracted a "rich man’s disease" and adamantly refused to follow the medical advice to stay in the hospital for observation.
The doctor did not even try to persuade her and didn’t force the patient at all. As soon as he heard her say that her family was poor and had no money, and that she wanted to go home, he immediately nodded in agreement with the old lady’s wishes.
It wasn’t that the doctor was irresponsible or cold-hearted; rather, such incidents happen all the time, every day. The doctor is just another professional who doesn’t have the power to "bemoan the human condition." He could only "leave it to destiny," acting according to whatever the patient says is best.
"Stop talking, I want to go home! I don’t want to stay in the hospital. Old man, let’s go, help me go back!"
Zhou Xiuhua waved her hand to cut off the words on the tips of Zhang Shan Ni and Fan Jiefang’s tongues. Instead, she reached out her aged hand to Xie Tiesheng and rebutted calmly, "The doctor already said, my illness requires long-term, gradual treatment and cannot be cured by staying in the hospital for just a day or two. You all needn’t waste your efforts! As long as I don’t get too upset, I’ll be fine; it’s not a severe illness."
The last sentence seemed to be more for her own reassurance, her voice very low. However, the three people near her all had no problems with their hearing and could clearly make out the muttering in her whisper.
How could it not be a severe illness? It’s only because of the lack of money causing this fuss!
"Alright, alright, whatever mother says, we will follow. But when we get back, mother, you must listen to me and not get upset over every little thing."
"Fine, fine, fine, I’ll listen to you!" Zhou Xiuhua, seeing Zhang Shan Ni so agreeable and willing to comply, immediately reached out a hand to her. With the support of Xie Tiesheng and Zhang Shan Ni, Zhou Xiuhua could still manage to stand.