mesbooks Chapter 50 Onset of Illness
Chapter 50 Onset of Illness
On the way back to the city, Gu Jia drove, and Xu Huanshan sat in the passenger seat.
"Honey, has the issue of blue fireworks not being easy to store been resolved?" Gu Jia wanted to ask this while watching the fireworks, but it wasn't convenient to ask because there were other people present.
Although Xu Huanshan had become more aware of safety precautions regarding Shen Jie's matter, it was nothing compared to his pursuit of blue fireworks. "We can strictly control the storage environment of the fireworks. The more humid the blue fireworks are, the easier it is for them to reach their ignition point. I have already asked Lao Yan and the others to strictly control the storage environment, which must be dry."
Gu Jia wasn't buying it. "You're not addressing the safety issue at its root. Maybe we should just stop producing blue fireworks."
"But this is the culmination of my hard work! Look how impressed Teacher Chen and the others are; that shows my work is a success." Xu Huanshan wanted to persist a little longer.
Gu Jia advised again, "But, the thing about Shen Jie makes me shudder just thinking about it. I don't think we need to take that risk."
Xu Huanshan's face darkened, and he stopped speaking. Gu Jia took this as Xu Huanshan's tacit agreement and did not force him further.
Chen Yu was unaware of the affair between Gu Jia and Xu Huanshan, and even if he did, he wouldn't have time to care. This was because Zhong Xiaoqin's father had suffered a sudden heart attack and was taken to the hospital.
That day, none of the three went to the company. Chen Yu drove Zhong Xiaoqin to the hospital. Wang Wenwen stayed home alone, and Chen Yu instructed the nanny to look after her. At this stage, it wasn't too dangerous; she was almost six months pregnant, and the fetus was relatively stable. Moreover, three years ago, Zhong Xiaoqin's parents found out about Wang Wenwen's affair, and after Zhong Xiaoqin's persistent persuasion, they reluctantly accepted the three-way relationship. As the culprit, it wasn't good for Wang Wenwen to appear in front of Zhong's mother again.
Zhong Xiaoqin's father had previously undergone some health checkups due to Chen Yu's frequent urging, which revealed some underlying issues. The doctor said that with regular attention, there shouldn't be any major problems. This time, Mr. Zhong felt unwell after having a drink with friends, which led to his mother bringing him to the hospital. By the time Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu arrived at the hospital, Mr. Zhong was still in the emergency room.
For patients whose symptoms are not immediately apparent and who appear to be out of danger, the emergency room usually waits for test results before proceeding with further treatment. They can't just be examined and treated without further examination, unless the symptoms are particularly severe. Therefore, sometimes if someone is in the emergency room for a while without receiving treatment, it could be because they are waiting for test results.
Before long, Mr. Zhong was wheeled out by the doctors and nurses. He was awake. Generally, a patient's condition is only confirmed once they are fully awake. After Mr. Zhong regained consciousness, his vital signs were checked and found to be stable.
The doctor encountered Mr. Zhong and his family in the corridor and stopped to explain Mr. Zhong's condition to them. It turned out that Mr. Zhong had known he had a heart problem for some time and had been paying close attention to his diet and consistently engaging in targeted exercise. Because of this, his condition wasn't too bad at the moment. Whether or not a stent would be needed would depend on the results of more detailed examinations. Right now, the most important thing was to transfer Mr. Zhong to a ward for further observation.
Generally, unless specifically requested, patients transferred to a regular ward are usually placed there. However, Chen Yu knew that the conditions in a regular ward were limited and not conducive to the patient's recovery. Therefore, he began searching among his friends and acquaintances for help. After some effort, he finally found a vice president of the hospital. With the vice president's assistance, Chen Yu successfully arranged for Mr. Zhong's father to be transferred to a special care ward.
After Mr. Zhong was settled and all the necessary procedures were completed, Chen Yu said, "Mom, since that's the case, you and Xiaoqin should go back first. I'll stay here and look after Dad!"
Zhong's mother objected, "Xiaoyu, you two go back. I'll stay here. You and that other person should be careful at home. I'll call you both if anything happens."
"Alright then, I'll ask the doctor what precautions I need to take first, and then I'll go out and buy some food. You guys sit here for a while." Chen Yu told Zhong Xiaoqin to sit on the small sofa in the ward while he went to the doctor's office to inquire about the precautions.
When the doctor saw that the visitor was a family member of someone in the VIP ward, his attitude immediately became much more amiable. Although his attitude had been quite good before, he now spoke with a slightly ingratiating tone and used polite language. VIP wards are difficult to get into even with money; it requires connections.
Afterwards, Chen Yu went to a clean restaurant nearby and bought some food that Zhong's father could eat, as well as some dishes that Zhong Xiaoqin and her daughter both liked, and packed them up to take back to the ward. The family had a reunion meal in the ward.
After having dinner and offering a few words of comfort to Zhong's father, he took Zhong Xiaoqin back to Junyue Mansion.
Wang Wenwen took the initiative to come forward and ask about the situation, "How is Uncle Zhong? Is he alright?" Wang Wenwen had lived in the Zhong family for so long that she had developed some affection for Mr. and Mrs. Zhong.
Zhong Xiaoqin told Wang Wenwen about her father's condition and learned that he was out of danger, which put Wang Wenwen at ease.
Through Zhong's father's incident, Chen Yu realized that his parents had also reached the age where they should be retiring. He had previously told them that when they reached that age, they would come to Shanghai to live with him and he would take care of them in their old age. Most elderly people don't like big cities, finding them noisy and worried about interfering with their children's work. They also have some old neighbors and friends to talk to and keep them company.
Although it's said that Chen Yu is taking care of them, there are actually live-in caregivers available. Chen Yu isn't short of money, so he can hire several caregivers. Moreover, living together makes it easier for Chen Yu to monitor their physical condition, preventing any unforeseen circumstances from escalating into serious consequences due to inadequate caregivers' handling of emergencies.
A few months later, taking advantage of Wang Wenwen's childbirth, Chen's mother could stay in Shanghai under the guise of caring for her daughters-in-law during their postpartum period. Many online articles emphasize the seriousness of "postpartum grudges," portraying them as irreconcilable feuds! Therefore, Chen's mother must be present during both Wang Wenwen's and Zhong Xiaoqin's postpartum periods. Even if she doesn't do anything, her mere presence demonstrates her care and concern for her daughters-in-law. After all, it's a traditional custom and a bond of affection. Moreover, Zhong Xiaoqin's postpartum period will follow Wang Wenwen's immediately afterward. If Chen's mother stays longer, she will naturally adapt to life here and might even be unwilling to return to her small hometown. Chen's father, living alone in his small hometown, shouldn't have many ties and should also be willing to come to Shanghai to reunite with his family. In this way, Chen Yu can successfully keep his parents in Shanghai, and the strong influence of the older generation in a three-generation household will also help establish the child's family values.
We should also buy two more houses nearby and bring Mr. and Mrs. Zhong and Mr. and Mrs. Wang over. If Wang Wenwen's brother doesn't have time to take care of the elderly, Chen Yu thinks it's just a matter of spending some money. As long as they are willing to come, Chen Yu won't ignore them.