Chapter 73: Discharge

I stayed in the hospital for another three days, and I wasn't idle during those three days.

I remotely directed the company's operations by phone.

I was extremely worried about the company's operations, always fearing sudden problems; everything weighed on me, and Xiao Hua became a hands-off manager.

He not asking about the company's affairs was just fine,

With Shi Yong, Xixi, and them at the company, I had nothing to fear.

After I was hospitalized, Ya Li only called me and never came to the hospital to see me.

She had already returned from Sunshine.

I don't know what happened between Ya Li and Sun Dajun during these days of contact.

But I am utterly powerless to do anything; I can only let things take their course.

Before my discharge, Li Ming specially had the hospital nurse come to our home to train Qian Niang and He Qing on how to feed and clean up after a vegetative patient.

He also specially set up a room and bought much emergency equipment for use in emergencies.

I have seen all that Li Ming brother has done for me.

I sincerely thank Li Ming brother; my relationship with Li Ming has surpassed that of ordinary blood brothers.

Between us, nothing can be measured in money.

At discharge, I sat in the ambulance together with Zhou Wei,

Zhou Wei lay on the stretcher, and I gently held her hand beside her,

I whispered, "Zhou Wei, we've been discharged and are going home; you will temporarily stay at Li Ming's home, cared for by Qian Niang and He Qing."

Ru Meng is also at Li Ming's home, so your precious daughter can accompany you day and night.

She can also fulfill her filial duty by your side.

Your safety will be protected by Li Ming and Xiao Long.

You say, is this okay,

if it's good, just nod your head."

I stopped to look at Zhou Wei; Zhou Wei gave no response.

I then said, "We owe the Li Ming brother's family too much; Zhou Wei, you staying at Li Ming brother's home puts my mind at ease.

When you were in the hospital, I worried about you every day.

This way I can devote myself fully to work at the company."

Amid my incessant nagging, the car quickly arrived at Li Ming's home.

Fortunately, the residential complex where Li Ming lives has not many people,

I first had the nurse push the stretcher out of the car.

Then Li Ming and Xiao Long used the stretcher to go up to the third floor via the stairs.

After entering the house,

the doctor first examined Zhou Wei,

then turned on all the equipment Li Ming bought and put it on Zhou Wei.

and taught Li Ming and He Qing how to use the equipment one by one.

Zhou Wei's vital signs were very stable.

The doctor and nurse then left.

Qian Niang then came over, taking Zhou Wei's hand,

"\"Er Hai's home, from now on you will live with us; we are one family. Living here, it's convenient for us to care for you. Ru Meng, come over and look at your mother. \""

Qian Niang shouted toward Ru Meng,

Ru Meng walked slowly toward Qian Niang's side,

Qian Niang took Ru Meng's hand,

then placed Ru Meng's hand onto Zhou Wei's hand,

Qian Niang said, "Zhou Wei, this is your daughter Ru Meng; she has been living with us these days,

she has become more sensible, doing needlework every day, saying it's for some celebrity; Zhou Wei, a daughter is a mother's little padded jacket, so let your dear little padded jacket say a few words to you."

Ru Meng looked at Zhou Wei sleeping in bed,

without speaking, tears still flowed down,

"\"Mom, wake up, Mom, wake up, I'm your Mengmeng, say something. \""

Ru Meng gently placed Zhou Wei's hand on her own face,

crying as she spoke.

Seeing Ru Meng crying and calling for Zhou Wei, my eyes also became moist.

At this moment, He Qing, watching the equipment, whispered, "Brother, Li Ming, look, Zhou Wei's heart rate has changed."

Our gazes all turned to the heart rate monitor,

Indeed, the previously steady heart rate suddenly began to fluctuate greatly.

This shows that the calls of relatives have an effect on Zhou Wei.

Upon hearing her daughter's words, Zhou Wei can feel it in her heart.

It seems Zhou Wei's awakening is hopeful.

The decision to let Zhou Wei be discharged and stay at Li Ming's home is correct; this way Ru Meng can accompany Zhou Wei every day.

Then it can stimulate Zhou Wei's nervous system to recover as quickly as possible.

Ru Meng cried for a while,

Qian Niang said, "Ru Meng, don't cry; we'll all go out, also let Zhou Wei rest a bit—she just left the hospital and is tired as well."

Qian Niang is right,

Then we all came out of this room.

Li Ming said: "Brother, it's almost noon, you've eaten, go back to the company."

I said: "I'm not eating, I'll go back to the company to check; I've been away from the company for over a week. I don't know how it is now."

Qian Niang said: "Even if you're in a hurry, it's not missing a meal; today also counts as a reunion day for our two families,"

It's almost the start of the fu period,

Xiao Long went to prepare the mutton soup,

We'll drink the fu mutton soup early."

Xiao Long said: "Okay, Grandma, I'll go get it right away."

In Zaocheng, we have the custom of drinking mutton soup at the start of fu in summer; drinking a bowl of steaming hot mutton soup at the start of fu makes one sweat profusely, so one won't get heatstroke all summer.

Since Qian Niang has spoken,

I also couldn't say anything,

Then I said: "All right, I'll listen to Mother. Let's eat before we leave."

Qian Niang said: "In a bit, also call for some mutton soup for Zhou Wei; I asked the doctor, as long as it's liquid food he can have it."

He Qing said at the side: "Brother, don't worry, I've already learned how to care for the patient. Sister-in-law stays at my home; my mother and I will take care of her, and we'll do better than the hospital."

I said: "Sister-in-law, this is too much trouble for you. This wasn't originally your business; Zhou Wei's arrival has caused trouble for your family, and you don't have time for your square dancing. I really feel bad."

Upon hearing me say that, Li Ming laughed,

"Not dancing is fine; I've long not wanted He Qing to dance, and I couldn't find a reason."

He Qing gave Li Ming a sideways glance.

"Alright, we'll talk about your dancing later. I'll also mention the actual situation,"

Taking care of Zhou Wei short-term is okay, but long-term we couldn't stand it.

Plus, we need to watch over Zhou Wei at night,

I feel we should hire a caregiver; as the mother, I must say this.

Qian Niang said seriously.

"Caregivers are easy to find; the main concern is safety." Li Ming said.

"Li Ming, these days you can look among relatives, the kind who are familiar, have nothing to do at home and want to earn money, middle-aged women; as long as they have a good temperament and can care for people, any amount is fine—I'll pay." I said.

"Brother, it's not about money; I'll find someone gradually. For now, Mother and He Qing will handle it. You don't need to worry." Li Ming said.

"Er Hai, don't ask about Zhou Wei's affairs. Leave this to us; just take care of your company. Let Li Ming find the caregiver. Besides, Ru Meng is also at home; she can help too." Qian Niang said.

As we were talking, Xiao Long brought in a big pot of mutton soup from outside, full to the brim.

"Brother, hurry up and eat; after eating, you and Xiao Long go back to the company." Li Ming said.

"Okay, Mother, we're eating." I said.

Our group entered the restaurant,

Xiao Long ladled a big bowl of mutton soup for each of us,

At this moment, He Qing took out a syringe and drew a large tube of mutton soup,

"Giving the sister-in-law this much later would be too much; I'm afraid she'll have diarrhea."

Qian Niang said: "Let it cool a bit before drawing more."

I said: "Sister-in-law, I'll go feed Zhou Wei in a bit."

He Qing shook her head and laughed: "Brother, you can't do this; feeding a vegetative person requires training, otherwise you might insert the tube into the trachea and cause trouble."