357: I want to see a doctor for my mother and sister

You Chengyu carried You Yuxi on his back, a pouch hanging from his neck, and held Mother You's hand with his other hand.

You Yuxi's drooping right foot became even more red and swollen, stretching the skin taut and shiny.

The siblings hung their heads, as if they had suffered some blow.

Jiang Fei drove over and stopped the car, "Where are you going? I'll give you a ride."

"No need, we'll be home in a little while," You Chengyu politely declined Jiang Fei's offer, his lips mumbling as if he had thought of something.

A moment later, he put down You Yuxi from his back, walked to the car window, and bent down:

"Jiang Fei, can I discuss something with you?"

"Can you... lend me a catty of aged rice, or a solar panel?"

"I'll give you an IOU."

"When I find a job, I'll pay you back double."

You Chengyu nervously rubbed his faded, old pants, "I want to get my mother and my sister treated..."

Only then did Jiang Fei realize.

Ordinary survivors need to spend food or other supplies to see a doctor at the Hospital.

It usually starts at two taels of aged rice, and the fee is not high.

You Chengyu only had one emergency relief supply from the Safety Shelter.

At noon, he took all his belongings, brought Mother You and You Yuxi, and hitched a ride with a kind person to the Sea Base's Hospital.

However, the medical staff informed him that emergency relief supplies could not be used for transactions.

Unable to see a doctor and unable to hitch a ride, You Chengyu had no choice but to walk back with Mother You and You Yuxi.

The Sea Base is fifty to sixty kilometers from the Land Base, taking more than half an hour by car, let alone walking.

So halfway there, You Yuxi's foot hurt so much it swelled up.

Thus, You Chengyu alternated carrying her and Mother You.

"I happen to have supplies in my trunk, get in the car."

"I'll take you to the Hospital now, and you can receive treatment today."

Jiang Fei got out of the car to help You Yuxi, who was having difficulty walking.

You Chengyu helped Mother You get into the car and said to Jiang Fei, "Do you have paper and a pen in your car?"

"If not, give me a knife, and I can tear a piece of my clothes and write an IOU with blood."

"We'll talk after the treatment," Jiang Fei started the car and drove to the entrance of the Sea Base's Hospital.

She was the first to get out and open the trunk.

Hidden by the car's trunk lid, she took out two five-catty bags of aged rice and two boxes of anti-inflammatory medicine from the Supermarket warehouse.

In case the aged rice wasn't enough, the medicine could be used for payment.

Mother You and You Yuxi could no longer walk, so Jiang Fei went into the Hospital first and borrowed two wheelchairs.

She was responsible for pushing You Yuxi, and You Chengyu was responsible for pushing Mother You.

Lu Yu carried the supplies.

Since You Yuxi's and Mother You's conditions were different, Jiang Fei divided half of the supplies to You Chengyu and split up with him to take them for examination.

After nearly three hours of commotion, the five people finally met in the Hospital's first-floor lobby.

Jiang Fei, "The doctor said You Yuxi's right foot needs to be cut open and reset, and it's currently estimated that she will need two or three surgeries."

"The doctor cannot guarantee that You Yuxi's right foot will recover to its previous state, but at least she won't feel as much pain when walking, and the limb deformity and limping can also be improved."

"If you agree to her surgery, I'll go handle the hospitalization immediately."

You Chengyu looked at You Yuxi, "What do you think?"

You Yuxi gritted her teeth, "I want treatment."

She didn't want to be on her brother's back forever, burdening him.

"Then let's treat it."

"No matter to what extent it can recover, Brother is here," You Chengyu gently ruffled You Yuxi's hair and then spoke about Mother You's condition.

The blood clot in Mother You's brain had already dispersed and been absorbed on its own; the reason she couldn't wake up was due to too much stimulation, and she was unwilling to accept reality.

In this situation, they could only wait.

Perhaps one day, Mother You would suddenly wake up.

Jiang Fei took the supplies to handle the hospitalization.

There weren't many patients in the Hospital, so Jiang Fei arranged a single room.

Inside were two Hospital beds and a sofa.

It would be inconvenient for You Chengyu to run back and forth, so he could bring Mother You to stay with You Yuxi in the ward.

Including Mother You and You Yuxi's medical examinations, a total of 5 catties of aged rice were spent.

The remaining supplies, Jiang Fei deposited into You Yuxi's account, which was enough until the other party completed treatment.

Nurse, "This is the wristband for hospitalized patients. Please keep it properly. If it is accidentally lost, information cannot be verified."

"Thank you," Jiang Fei took the wristband and gave it to You Chengyu:

"Are you going to the ward tonight, or coming back tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow, I have to tidy up the house tonight and see if there are any part-time jobs I can do."

You Chengyu was still thinking about the IOU, "I'll go to the nurse's station to borrow paper and a pen. We'll leave after I write the IOU."

"No need for an IOU," Jiang Fei helplessly pulled You Chengyu, "I trust you."

"There's no rush to repay the supplies. First, take good care of You Yuxi and Aunt You."

"Thank you, Jiang Fei," You Chengyu habitually bowed, his eyes slightly red:

"I'm sorry for what happened before."

Jiang Fei accepted You Chengyu's apology.

Their accounts had already been settled in the Capital.

"You guys get in the car and wait for me, I'm going to find Chu Xia."

After You Chengyu and the two others left, Jiang Fei took out the walkie-talkie from her pocket to contact Xiao Chuxia.

"I brought You Yuxi and Aunt You to the Hospital for treatment. Which department are you in? How was the interview?"

Xiao Chuxia, "Miss, I'm not at the Hospital, I'm at the Research Institute."

"I want to do something more meaningful, so I temporarily changed my mind today and went to the Research Institute."

"Old Dean Hu from the Safety Shelter and the bald professor from Changhai Underground City are both here. I've already been interviewed and hired as a researcher."

The Research Institute was at the far east end of the Sea Base, an hour's drive from the Hospital, so Jiang Fei decided not to go. She told Xiao Chuxia via walkie-talkie:

"Come home early after work, I have something to tell you all."

Cutting off communication, Jiang Fei and Lu Yu drove You Chengyu and the two others back to Unity Community.

Jiang Fei handed the Jetta's car keys to You Chengyu, "I have a mission in a week, so you can borrow this car for now. It'll be convenient for you to run between your workplace and the Hospital. Return it to me when I get back."

"There's still more than half a tank of gasoline. If you use it all, you'll have to figure out how to get more yourself."

She could only do this much.

The rest was up to You Chengyu himself.

After all, she couldn't help him forever.

"Okay," You Chengyu carefully put away the car keys, secretly vowing in his heart.

He would definitely repay this kindness to Jiang Fei.

Jiang Fei and Lu Yu returned to 102.

Su Liuyuan and Ling Zhaorui had already returned home.

Calling the two over, Jiang Fei took out pre-made meals from the Supermarket warehouse and waited for Xiao Chuxia to get off work.

As night deepened, Xiao Chuxia returned from the Sea Base.

Everyone squeezed into the small living room to eat.

Jiang Fei told Su Liuyuan and the two others about the Rebirth Project.

"Who among you wants to go with me?"

"Life outside is not as comfortable as in the base; the only advantage is being able to travel around."

She wanted to bring her teammates purely because she was afraid the base might encounter unknown natural disasters.

With her teammates by her side, at least their safety could be guaranteed.

If there was danger, they could hide in the Supermarket.

Ling Zhaorui was the first to speak, "Sister Jiang, I'll stay at the base."

"The Agricultural Park is short on talent, and I can't leave."

"I also want to cultivate new high-yield crops so that every survivor can eat their fill."

Xiao Chuxia hesitated for a moment before making a decision, "Miss, I'll also stay at the base."

"There are too many infected people at the Sea Base, and the Research Institute needs manpower."

Su Liuyuan, "I don't have a job, and Uncle Jiang and his people don't need me. Captain, I'll go with you and Lu Yu, and we can also look for Brother Gu and the others along the way."

Jiang Fei, "Alright, then it's decided. We'll set off in a week."

After dinner, Jiang Fei took out a box of dried fruits and preserves that Old Mrs. Xu loved.

She distressed the outer packaging, held the cardboard box, and went to 101 across the hall.

"Grandma Xu, are you home?"