freenovelworld Chapter 1532 The Old Lady is Critically Ill
Chapter 1532 The Old Lady is Critically Ill
Nan Weiwei had an awkward yet slightly humorous smile on her face, her eyes narrowed into slits, her hands waving wildly in the air, and she said like a flustered clown, "Hey, Mengmeng, it's just a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding."
There was a hint of flattery and helplessness in his voice, as if he was trying to dispel the cloud of misunderstanding that hung between the two of them.
Niu Mengmeng, however, was still immersed in her own "righteous anger." She placed her hands on her hips, her eyebrows raised, her eyes filled with indignation, and shouted, "From now on, I despise President Xiaonan. He...actually committed domestic violence."
The tone was firm, as if it had labeled Nan Yifeng unforgivable, and every word was filled with contempt for "domestic violence."
Nan Weiwei felt bitter when she heard what Niu Mengmeng said, as if a bottle of mixed feelings had been overturned.
She could only silently apologize to Nan Yifeng in her heart, as if this could alleviate the guilt she felt for lying.
Her eyes were full of helplessness, her mouth slightly open, but she didn't know what to say to change Niu Mengmeng's mind.
At the same time, in the warm and slightly luxurious restaurant of the Fu family's house, sunlight shines through the window onto the dining table, giving each dish a golden glow.
Xu Xiaoxiao was sitting at the dining table, eating lunch elegantly. Her movements were light and graceful, like a dancing butterfly.
Suddenly, a crisp cell phone ringtone broke the quiet atmosphere. The ringtone was like a naughty elf, jumping in the air.
Xu Xiaoxiao's cell phone was placed in the bedroom, and the ringing kept on ringing, as if calling its owner urgently.
Mother Hou was cleaning up the dishes. When she heard the bell, a smile appeared on her kind face. She quickly put down the work in her hands and walked quickly towards the bedroom.
Although her steps were a little slow, they revealed a calmness and kindness.
After a while, Hou's mother came out with her cell phone. She smiled and said to Xu Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, it's your grandma calling."
The voice was gentle and kind, like the warm sun in winter, warming Xu Xiaoxiao's heart.
When Xu Xiaoxiao heard that it was her grandma calling, her eyes lit up instantly like two shining stars.
She quickly put down the cutlery in her hand, stood up, took the phone, and said with a happy smile on her face, "Thank you, Mother Hou." Her voice was sweet and pleasant, as if it could melt people's hearts.
She gently pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear, her voice full of anticipation and excitement: "Grandma, why are you calling? How are you doing at Uncle's house?"
His tone was filled with longing and love for grandma, as if he could feel her beating heart through the phone line.
What came from the other end of the phone was not grandma's familiar and kind voice, but uncle's voice with a bit of anxiety and panic: "Xiaoxiao, come quickly, your grandma is in the hospital! Come quickly, a lot of money is needed." This voice was like a thunder, exploding in Xu Xiaoxiao's originally peaceful world.
Xu Xiaoxiao only felt a "buzzing" sound in her head, as if a group of bees were flying wildly around her ears, and the whole world began to become blurred and chaotic.
Her eyes widened instantly, filled with astonishment and disbelief, as if she had seen the most incredible thing in the world.
The old lady was obviously in good health before. When she left the Fu family residence, she only had a slight cough. Moreover, Xu Xiaoxiao always asked the old lady to buy medicine and have people in the city deliver it. According to common sense, she was not at the point where she needed to be hospitalized.
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"What's going on?!" Xu Xiaoxiao's voice suddenly became sharp and urgent, as if this would give her an answer that would reassure her from the other end of the phone.
Her hands unconsciously clenched the phone tightly, her knuckles turned white from the force, and her body trembled slightly, like a leaf shaking in the wind.
My uncle sighed on the other end of the phone, his voice filled with fatigue and worry. "I don't know what happened, but his condition suddenly worsened today. The doctor said he needs to be hospitalized for observation and treatment. Xiaoxiao, please come over quickly. Your grandma can't stop thinking about you."
Xu Xiaoxiao felt dizzy and almost lost her balance. She quickly reached out to hold onto the chair next to her, trying to calm herself down.
Her grandmother's kind face kept appearing in her mind. Thinking of her grandmother's meticulous care and love for her, tears began to well up in her eyes.
"Okay, I'll be there right away. Which hospital are you in?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked in a choked voice, trying hard to hold back her tears.
There was a determination in her eyes, as if no matter what difficulties lay ahead, she would rush to her grandmother's side as soon as possible.
Uncle quickly told Xu Xiaoxiao the address of the hospital. Xu Xiaoxiao listened and silently memorized it in her heart.
After hanging up the phone, she didn't bother to explain to Hou's mother. She grabbed the bag next to her and rushed out the door.
Her steps were hurried and frantic, like a frightened deer, with only one thought in her mind: to get to the hospital as soon as possible and see her grandma.
Mother Hou rushed forward, opened her arms, and stood in front of Xu Xiaoxiao like a solid wall. Her eyes were full of anxiety and worry, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead because of nervousness.
"Mother Hou..."
On this side, Mother Hou was extremely anxious, her voice became a little sharp, as if it was going to break through the roof, she shouted loudly.
"Absolutely not! Xiaoxiao, look at your frail condition now, how can you go to the hospital? This kind of worrying thing shouldn't be borne by you! What does your uncle do for a living? He used to call the old lady back three times a day, so why did he ask you to go even for such a trivial matter as the old lady being hospitalized?"
Mother Hou's brows were tightly furrowed, as if they could pinch a fly to death. As she spoke, she waved her hands vigorously, as if trying to dispel a terrible thought.
"How could these people do this? Old Madam Bai Lala raised him... He clearly knows the true condition of your body, yet he still insists on causing you more trouble. This is absolutely unacceptable! You just started to feel better a while ago, and the doctor has repeatedly warned you not to overexert yourself or be exposed to any stimulation."
"Now you have to go to the hospital, where there are a lot of people, a lot of noise, and a lot of germs. What if something happens to you? I'm really worried about your health and absolutely cannot let you take this risk!"
Mother Hou's eyes revealed a maternal desire to protect, as if Xu Xiaoxiao was her most precious baby and could not bear to be hurt in the slightest.
"Xiaoxiao, I understand your worries and anxieties right now, but please don't act impulsively. Let me think of a way. Let our housekeeper check on the situation for you. He's experienced and reliable, so he'll definitely handle it properly. Also, if anything special happens, he'll definitely notify us immediately, so don't worry."
"But don't go out on your own. If the master finds out, he'll be furious and might even give you a good scolding. So, just stay home and wait for the housekeeper to come back with some news."
As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Xu Xiaoxiao, observing her reaction, secretly hoping that Xu Xiaoxiao would listen to her advice.
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Hou's mother who was standing in front of her, feeling anxious and touched.
She knew that Mother Hou was truly doing this for her own good, but the news of her grandmother's hospitalization was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on her heart, making her unable to wait even a moment longer.
Tears glistened in her eyes, and her voice was pleading: "Mother Hou, I know you are doing this for my own good, but what grandma needs most right now is me. I'm fine, I will take good care of myself."
As Xu Xiaoxiao spoke, she tried to bypass Hou's mother, but Hou's mother was like a loyal guard, always holding her tightly.
Her hands were clenched tightly into fists, her nails digging into her palms from the force, and her heart was filled with conflict and struggle. On the one hand, she didn't want to worry Hou's mother, but on the other hand, she couldn't let go of her concern for her grandmother.
"Xiaoxiao, just listen to what Mama Hou says. If your husband knew you went to the hospital for this, he would definitely be angry. You two just reconciled not long ago, so don't cause another conflict over this matter."
Mother Hou tried to persuade her earnestly, her eyes full of helplessness and worry.
Xu Xiaoxiao stopped, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself. She looked at Hou's mother, her tightly pursed lips slightly loosening, and the anxiety and stubbornness in her eyes gradually gave way to rationality and compromise.
Of course, she understood that Hou's mother's words were like a bitter medicine, and every word hit the pain point of reality - her body was still in the recovery period, and going to the hospital rashly might really cause more trouble; and if there was really a calculation behind her uncle's phone call, she would probably fall into a passive position if she showed up impulsively at this moment. This family was not a good family.
"Okay..." She sighed softly, as if a huge stone had been lifted off her shoulders, but she immediately clenched the corner of her clothes, her knuckles turning white. "Then ask the housekeeper to go there for me and come back to tell me what happened."
There was a barely perceptible tremor in his voice, as if his own heart was hanging in the balance as he temporarily entrusted his concern for his grandmother to the housekeeper.
Seeing her relent, Madam Hou's tense nerves finally relaxed, but she still held her hand with concern. The warmth from her palm was soothing. "Don't worry, the housekeeper is reliable and will make sure to get to the bottom of the matter. Go back to your room, rest, drink some hot soup, and wait for news."
As she spoke, she began to help Xu Xiaoxiao walk into the house, her movements full of the care and love of an elder.
Xu Xiaoxiao stood there without moving, her eyes looking across the courtyard, as if they could penetrate all the buildings, and she saw her grandmother lying on the hospital bed.
She shook her head, her voice as light as a falling leaf: "I'll wait here. Mother Hou, go and arrange for the housekeeper. I... I'll sit for a while."
She walked to the rattan chair on the porch, sat down slowly, folded her hands on her knees, but still twisted her fingers unconsciously.
The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the vines, casting mottled shadows on her face, but her eyes were always fixed on the direction of the courtyard gate, as if she was waiting for a letter that would determine her fate.
The housekeeper quickly prepared the car. Before leaving, Xu Xiaoxiao chased to the door again and handed him a note full of questions: "Please ask the doctor, how serious is grandma's illness? Did it suddenly worsen, or were there hidden dangers before? And... is she awake now? Can she speak?" Her voice became lower and lower, and she almost choked at the end.
The housekeeper nodded, carefully put the note into his pocket, and patted her shoulder: "Don't worry, madam, I will ask everything clearly."
Watching the car drive out of the house, Xu Xiaoxiao seemed to have all her strength drained away and fell into the rattan chair.
She looked at the empty courtyard road, her uncle's voice on the phone echoing in her ears, and she remembered the light cough of her grandmother when she left the Fu family residence - she thought it was just normal at the time, but she didn't expect that it was a foreshadowing of illness.
"Grandma, you must be well..." She whispered, her fingers unconsciously stroking the armrests of the rattan chair, as if this could convey her inner wishes.
Mother Hou brought a bowl of hot soup and placed it next to her: "Drink it while it's hot to warm your body."
Seeing that she didn't move, he gently advised, "The housekeeper left quickly and will be back soon. You should take care of yourself first, so that you can have the energy to take care of the old lady."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded, but didn't touch the bowl of soup. Her gaze remained fixed on the courtyard gate, like a tree waiting in the wind for the news of spring. She longed for the housekeeper's return, but was also afraid that the news he would bring back would be too much for her to bear.