Working in Dongguan: The Girls I Met Over the Years

Chapter 272 Something's Not Right

Ma Junjie glanced at Liu Dongmei in the back through the rearview mirror.

Liu Dongmei had a fat head and large ears, a perpetually smiling face, and an overall unpleasant appearance.

Ma Junjie then saw several emaciated children inside the car.

After thinking about it, I realized the child was indeed innocent.

he said,

"Alright, I'll take you to eat."

Upon hearing this, Liu Dongmei burst into laughter.

"Ah Jie, you're so kind!"

"I knew it! You're a sentimental person. All that care I gave you back home was worth it!"

"I told you before, you..."

Upon hearing this, Ma Junjie almost vomited and quickly stopped Liu Dongmei.

"Sister-in-law, please stop talking. I have a few questions for you."

Liu Dongmei's eyes lit up, and she immediately leaned forward.

"Ah Jie, what's the problem?"

Ma Junjie adjusted his view through the rearview mirror, trying to see as much of Huahua in Ma Dazhu's arms as possible.

Hua Hua remained motionless in my arms; I didn't know if she was asleep or something else.

Ma Junjie asked,

"Brother, how is Hua Hua doing now?"

"I transferred over ten thousand yuan to you before so you could go to the provincial capital for medical treatment. Has the cause of your illness been found yet?"

"No matter what, there should be some result, right?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of panic flashed in Ma Dazhu's eyes.

He stammered,

"Ah... Ah Jie, Hua Hua... Hua Hua, she..."

Before he could finish speaking,

Ma Dazhu suddenly screamed "Ah!" and then stopped abruptly, closing his mouth.

Although Ma Junjie was sitting in the front and didn't see it...

But it's predictable.

It must have been Liu Dongmei who suddenly pinched Ma Dazhu.

Sure enough, Liu Dongmei's voice rang out the next second.

"Hehe, Ah Jie, don't I remember telling you this on the phone before?"

"We've gone to the provincial capital for treatment, and we've spent all our money, but we still haven't found the cause of the illness..."

"You know, seeing a doctor is really expensive. Once you enter the hospital, you have to go through several layers of skin before you can leave."

Ma Junjie frowned as he listened.

"Sister-in-law, no matter how expensive medical treatment is, you only went for a checkup. How could you possibly have spent all ten thousand yuan?"

"Okay, after we get off the bus, show me Hua Hua's medical records and hospital report!"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of panic flashed in Liu Dongmei's eyes.

She quickly smiled apologetically.

"Ah Jie, isn't this unnecessary?"

"What, you don't believe me? Don't you believe your brother?"

"Ma Dazhu, say something! Tell me, has all the money been spent on our medical treatment? What, are you mute?"

Ma Dazhu was suddenly called out by name, and he seemed a little flustered.

"This...this..."

"Slap!" Liu Dongmei's thick hand came slapping over.

"Damn it, he can't even fart after being kicked, what a useless man!"

After saying that, Liu Dongmei raised her head and said to Ma Junjie,

"Ah Jie, you know your brother is a quiet type, he doesn't say much."

"Okay, I know you're concerned about Huahua's condition. I have some good news for you. Huahua's nosebleeds have decreased a lot recently, and she's feeling much better. There's no need to worry too much."

Ma Junjie glanced at Liu Dongmei again.

asked,

"Is Huahua sleeping now?"

"That's right!" Liu Dongmei replied loudly.

"She's resting. It was too noisy on the train yesterday, so she couldn't sleep and is catching up on sleep now!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Junjie breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Actually, money is secondary.

As long as Huahua is alright, that's the best thing ever.

With the matter settled, Ma Junjie ignored Liu Dongmei completely.

He glanced sideways and saw Liu Bingbing in the passenger seat.

He suddenly remembered.

Liu Bingbing, sitting in the passenger seat, remained silent throughout.

Ma Junjie found it really strange.

He asked softly,

"Bingbing, are you alright?"

Ever since she got on the bus, Liu Bingbing has seemed a little dazed.

"N-nothing!" Liu Bingbing shuddered and came to her senses.

Ma Junjie glanced at her every now and then, still somewhat doubtful.

"Bingbing, where do you think we should go for dinner?"

"Eat?" Liu Bingbing seemed surprised.

Upon hearing this, Ma Junjie realized that they had been talking the whole time, but Liu Bingbing had automatically blocked it out and hadn't heard a thing.

Ma Junjie smiled slightly, thinking that Liu Bingbing must have been too tired last night and wasn't in a good state now.

With that thought in mind, he didn't bother Liu Bingbing any further and drove directly towards the vicinity of the People's Hospital.

A dozen minutes later, the car stopped in front of a restaurant.

"We've arrived, everyone get off the bus," Ma Junjie said as he unbuckled his seatbelt.

Liu Dongmei stared wide-eyed out the car window.

Upon seeing a rather nice restaurant in front of him, he immediately smiled and asked,

"Ah Jie, are we eating here?"

Ma Junjie replied dismissively.

"Yes, get off the bus."

Liu Dongmei instantly transformed into a hen just released from its coop.

She burst into laughter, giggling.

"Great! Let's go to the city with Ah Jie and enjoy a life of luxury!"

"Get off the bus! Everyone, get off the bus quickly!"

"Tang Feng, what the hell are you standing there for? Believe me or not, I'll punch you! Open the door and get out!"

Amidst a burst of noise, several people got out of the car.

Ma Junjie also got out of the car, looked around, and then realized that Liu Bingbing hadn't gotten out yet.

Ma Junjie walked to the passenger side with a surprised expression, opened the car door, and asked,

"Bingbing, why haven't you... yet?"

Liu Bingbing looked dejected and glanced up at Ma Junjie.

He said,

"Brother Jie, I don't really feel like eating..."

"Why don't you go ahead? I'll rest in the car and wait for you."

Ma Junjie noticed that Liu Bingbing looked listless and lacked energy.

He asked softly,

"Bingbing, what happened?"

"If there's anything wrong, you must tell me."

Liu Bingbing was taken aback, then after a few seconds, she smiled faintly.

He shook his head and slowly opened his mouth.

"Brother Jie, it's...it's okay..."

"I just suddenly feel a little unwell..."

Ma Junjie reached out and touched Liu Bingbing's forehead, muttering to himself.

"That's strange, she doesn't have a fever."

"Bingbing, where are you...?"

Just then, Liu Dongmei suddenly ran over.

He shouted,

"Ah Jie, what's wrong? Let's go!"

"Why haven't you gone in yet, even though we're already at the hotel entrance?"

Before Ma Junjie could answer, Liu Dongmei noticed that Liu Bingbing was still sitting in her chair.

My guess is that it's definitely because of Liu Bingbing.

Without a word, he grabbed Liu Bingbing's hand.

"Hey, Bingbing, let's go, it's time to eat!"

"If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's something wrong with your brain! Hurry up, come on, stop dawdling, hahaha!"

Liu Bingbing was suddenly grabbed by Liu Dongmei, and almost fell off her seat.

She cried out, "Ah!"

Ma Junjie quickly grabbed Liu Dongmei's hand and shouted at her.

"Hey, what are you doing? Let her go!"

Ma Junjie pushed Liu Dongmei's hand away forcefully.

Liu Dongmei was stunned and froze on the spot.

"What...what are you doing?"

"I was just trying to be nice by inviting you to dinner, why are you being so rude?"

Ma Junjie glared at her fiercely.

Quickly check on Liu Bingbing's condition.

"Bingbing, are you alright?"

Liu Bingbing shook her head.

Looking up at Liu Dongmei, who was frozen in place with a displeased expression,

not far away,

Ma Dazhu, holding Huahua, also looked over with an anxious expression.

Tang Die touched her belly and said to Ma Dazhu,

"Uncle, I'm so hungry..."

Looking at them, Liu Bingbing suddenly felt that she was "holding them back."

She forced a smile.

He patted Ma Junjie's hand, then slowly got out of the car.

Said,

"Ah Jie, I'm alright..."

"Let's not waste everyone's time, let's go inside and eat!"