Chapter 55: Truly Taking One's Life

Although Liu's mother was somewhat disapproving, she did not want her daughter to suffer alongside her in the hospital, so she could only make a ruthless decision: "You do as you see fit."

Seeing Liu Chuxue finished the water in the coarse earthenware bowl, tidied up, and prepared to go out to handle matters.

Just as she reached the hospital room door, she saw the husband of the beautiful woman from before walk in carrying a bag; he cast a cold glance at the man lying on the bed near the door, handed over the bag in his hand, and then extended two receipts with his other hand: "One is a receipt for buying fabric from the Friendship Store, the other is a receipt for processing fees and auxiliary material costs from the State-owned Tailor Shop; together they total forty-eight yuan and sixty cents."

These words directly caused the man named Geng Ernian to darken his face; as a fourth-level fitter with a monthly wage of fifty-two yuan and ninety cents, even if he compensated according to the receipts, he would have only a few yuan left from his monthly wage, let alone the fact that he had boasted he would compensate double; it was truly taking his life.

But with so many people present, he could not very well go back on his word, so he ventured: "Comrade, no one in my family can wear this clothing if I take it back; how about this: I will have my family wash the clothes, dry them, and deliver them to Deputy Factory Director Gu, and then compensate an amount equal to the figure on the receipts, all as a way to soothe the nerves of that female comrade."

The man did not respond, but instead placed the bag on the hospital bed: "Just pay according to the receipts; there is no need for double compensation. Since we have taken the money, the clothes are yours; how to handle them is your right; we will not interfere."

How could he not see that this man still wanted to use this set of clothes to cultivate a relationship with his own wife's elder brother; he was truly dreaming.

To be honest, that was exactly what Geng Ernian was thinking; unfortunately, the other party did not give him the chance.

Seeing Liu Chuxue did not stay to watch the spectacle; judging merely by the identities of those few people, if Geng Ernian was even a sensible person, he would not dare to delay payment.

She quickly left the hospital and, holding the introduction letter, went to the State-owned Guesthouse across the street: "Sister, are there any rooms available?"

That sister was busy with needlework in her hands and did not even raise her head: "Do you want a single room or a dormitory?"

Seeing Liu Chuxue did not think twice: "A single room."

That sister continued: "The ordinary single rooms on the first floor are eighty cents per night; those upstairs are one yuan per night; which one do you want?"

Since she had the spatial dimension as backing, she did not hesitate: "I want the one upstairs."

At that moment, that sister actually stopped her needlework: "Hand over the introduction letter for registration."

Seeing Liu Chuxue handed over the introduction letter; that sister glanced at it: "Oh, you are from Liushu Village?"

Seeing Liu Chuxue was somewhat surprised: "Sister knows Liushu Village?"

That sister's attitude improved considerably: "My second sister's husband is from Ge Lizhuang next to your village; a few years ago, when his mother fell ill, I accompanied the family there once."

After registering the information, that sister casually handed the introduction letter back and kindly added a reminder: "Keep it safe; losing it while away from home would be troublesome."

Seeing Liu Chuxue thanked her and, directly using her pocket as cover, stored the items in the spatial study.

She heard that sister continue to ask: "How many nights?"

Seeing Liu Chuxue thought for a moment: "Sister, register us for three nights first; if needed, I will renew the payment."

The money in her hand had other uses; she did not dare to pay for more than ten days of accommodation at once; she did not want to create trouble for herself.

After arranging things on this side, she hurriedly returned to the hospital.

Liu's mother saw her enter: "Xue, how did it go?"

Seeing Liu Chuxue nodded to her: "Three days have been secured for now; we will see how things develop."

Hearing "three days," Liu's mother could accept it in her heart, thinking that after three days, her husband's condition should stabilize; if there were no special circumstances, she would let her second daughter return to school to attend classes, mainly because she also wanted to put her mind at ease regarding the youngest daughter at home.

(End of this chapter)