Chapter 87: Discharged from the Hospital

For the next few days, they did not cancel their room at the guesthouse; mother and daughter took turns resting there.

Although Liu's mother still felt a vague sting at spending money on the guesthouse, thinking the money could clearly be saved, she could not stop her daughter from insisting, so she did not say much more, after all, her daughter did it so she could rest well.

Every day, Liu Chuxue went out for half a day to supply fifty to sixty jin of fish to the hospital canteen; these past few days, she had become familiar with the canteen staff.

The food for their family of three had risen several notches in quality these past few days.

At first, Liu's father and mother nagged a few times, but Liu Chuxue promised face-to-face, only to do as she pleased the next time; after that, they let her be. Her daughter meant well; they could not fail to recognize good intentions and cool her heart.

Thus, after staying in the hospital for two weeks, they were finally able to be discharged.

During this period, Liu Chuxue got along well not only with the doctors and nurses on this floor but also with the canteen staff.

So, today was the last time delivering fish.

Director Zhang said regretfully, "Comrade Xiao Liu, do you want to stay? Even if you cannot be hired, working as an external procurement officer would be good; this income is something even the hospital director cannot match. How about it? Do you want to consider it?"

These past few days, no one failed to envy Liu Chuxue's income; some went to the moat on their days off, but those with good luck caught half a fish, while those with bad luck squatted all day and saw not even a fish scale.

So, though they envied her, they also knew this was not something anyone could do; they had figured it out: this girl was naturally destined with aquatic creatures.

Director Zhang and the others had gone along before; even fishing in the spots others had prepared, they saw no improvement, so they were thoroughly convinced and convinced themselves.

Because Liu Chuxue supplied fish of guaranteed quality and quantity daily, Director Zhang had received plenty of praise recently; he truly wanted to keep her.

Liu Chuxue knew that while there was an element of self-interest involved, the offer was indeed well-intentioned: "Director Zhang, I am still in school; originally, I took leave to accompany my father to treat his leg. Thank you for your kindness, but I truly cannot do it now."

Director Zhang helped unload the fish: "Alright then. If you fish again in the future, do not forget our canteen."

Liu Chuxue smiled and readily agreed: "Alright, I will definitely come then."

Chef Hao came out, saw the fish in the bucket, and said, "Yo, Comrade Xiao Liu, you are something else."

He gave Liu Chuxue a thumbs-up.

Liu Chuxue had deliberately prepared a bit extra; after all, everyone had treated her very well during this time: "Weigh out sixty jin; the rest is my small token of gratitude. Please trouble Uncle Hao to cook it later and share it with everyone. Thank you all for taking care of me during this time."

For a moment, everyone was filled with emotion; no one expected the young girl to be so generous even as she left, making these grown men feel somewhat ashamed.

Liu Chuxue naturally had her reasons; after all, these people were valuable connections, and besides, she had not lied; she was indeed very grateful for their care.

The next morning, Liu Chuxue handled the discharge procedures very smoothly.

Doctor Jiang and the head nurse came over specifically to give instructions, moving the Liu family of three deeply.

As soon as they stepped out of the building entrance, Chef Hao had even arranged for someone to send them off in a tricycle.

See? Who said she was foolish? The fish delivered yesterday had already yielded returns right then and there.

When they came, they brought two bundles; on the way back, it was different—they were directly exchanged for two small hemp sacks.

After a bumpy journey, they returned to the commune. Fortunately, they happened to meet Old Quan Tou, who was driving an ox-cart back to the village, so they hitched a ride: "Shanliang, how is your leg treatment going?"

(End of chapter)