ebookland Chapter 138 Who is the real patient?
Chapter 138 Who is the real patient?
Mr. and Mrs. Gu had been eating Gu Yuanyuan's cooking for several days, and they were almost sick of it. However, Gu Yuanyuan spent money lavishly and prepared dishes for them that always included meat. Even if the two elders didn't like the food, they couldn't bear to waste it and forced themselves to finish it all each time. As a result, their complexions improved; their faces became fairer, rosier, and rounder.
That day, Shu Yun was resting at home. Feeling bored, she cooked lunch and brought it over. When she tasted it, her parents were overjoyed. They happily set the table and started eating.
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As soon as Gu Jun returned from his trip, he heard that his parents had come to visit. His mother was also sick and hospitalized. He had just finished reporting his work at the military base and rushed to the hospital without stopping. Following the nurse's directions, he arrived at the ward door.
Before I even went inside, I could hear his mother's signature loud voice, "Haha, Yunyun's braised pork is so fragrant and delicious, it tastes even better than mine."
Gu Jun pushed open the door and walked in. "Mom and Dad, I'm back."
Wang Xiuwen was stunned for a moment before happily saying, "Dajun is back!"
Gu Jun nodded and walked to Shu Yun's side. He glanced at Wang Xiuwen lying on the hospital bed. She was in good spirits, with a rosy complexion. Her complexion was even healthier and more radiant than when she went back for the New Year. She had even gained weight.
"Mom, how are you feeling?"
Wang Xiuwen: "It's all good. This time it was all thanks to your wife, otherwise it wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
Gu Jun could tell from the expressions on their faces that Shu Yun had put in a lot of effort, so he nodded.
Gu Minsheng asked with concern, "Dajun, you just got back? Have you had lunch yet? Why don't you eat something here?"
Gu Jun rushed to the hospital as soon as he got back, and he hadn't eaten yet. So the group of them had lunch together in the ward.
Afterwards, Gu Jun cleaned up the dishes and left with Shu Yun. Gu Yuanyuan wiped her greasy mouth and was about to follow when Wang Xiuwen grabbed her arm, saying, "What are you doing?"
Gu Yuanyuan asked, confused, "Going home?"
Wang Xiuwen: "Stay here with me this afternoon, don't go back."
Gu Yuanyuan asked in confusion, "Why? I was planning to go back and do my homework."
Wang Xiuwen rolled her eyes. "Your brother just got back. He needs to have a private chat with your sister-in-law. What kind of person are you, just standing around like that? You'd better stay here with me today and do your homework tomorrow."
Gu Yuanyuan said "Oh", and when she saw a few apples on the bedside table, her eyes lit up. "Mom, I want to eat apples."
"What a wretched daughter of mine, she's good for nothing, all she does is eat all day long." She handed an apple to Gu Yuanyuan and said, "Here you go."
Gu Yuanyuan happily held the apple and was about to wash it when Wang Xiuwen called her back before she even left the ward. "Wait a minute, wash one for me too."
The apples were brought to her this morning by Gu Jun's comrade-in-arms. Wang Xiuwen took out a few and put the rest in the cupboard, intending to take them back for Shu Yun to eat. But Gu Jun suddenly came back, and she forgot about it.
"Yuanyuan, when you go back tonight, don't forget to take the apples from the cupboard with you. Give them to your sister-in-law. Apples are nutritious and good for pregnant women and babies."
Gu Jun took Shu Yun's hand and led her home. He placed Shu Yun's hand in his palm and gently squeezed it. "You've worked hard these past few days."
Shu Yun smiled and said, "It didn't take much effort. Dad was looking after things at the hospital, and Yuanyuan helped me a lot at home. Besides, I'm your wife, so it's only right that I take care of your parents."
She glared at Gu Jun, "As long as you treat me well in the future, that's enough."
Gu Jun promised, "I will definitely treat my wife well."
Shu Yun nodded, then noticed that Gu Yuanyuan wasn't there. She looked back and asked, "Where's Yuanyuan?"
Gu Jun pulled Shu Yun's hand forward, "Let's leave her with Mom. Don't worry about her. She's a grown woman, she won't get lost."
Even though it was daytime, the two only dared to talk and hold hands while walking on the street, and dared not do anything more. When they got home, Gu Jun supported Shu Yun's waist and helped her lean back in the recliner. He gently stroked Shu Yun's protruding belly and said, "You've grown quite a bit."
Shu Yun lowered her head and smiled, "Yes, after five months, my belly has grown quite a bit."
Gu Jun: "Are you feeling unwell? Is the child behaving well?"
Shu Yun: "The doctor said the child is developing well and told me to go out for a walk every day. Apart from a little back pain, I'm fine."
As the two were talking, Gu Jun's hand, which was resting on Shu Yun's stomach, suddenly felt a light kick. The movement was very light, and Gu Jun subconsciously lowered his breathing. Then he was kicked a little more.
Shu Yun: "The baby was very active today, it seems he knows his father is back."
Shu Yun found it amusing to see Gu Jun's hand resting on her stomach, his cautious manner making him afraid to move. She reached out and took Gu Jun's hand, saying, "The baby is greeting you. You should respond too, or the baby will be sad."
Gu Jun didn't know if a tiny embryo could understand sadness, but he was still very obedient. He gently patted his belly twice and whispered, "Hello baby, I'm your dad."
The baby responded with a kick, making the new dad beam with joy.
Wang Xiuwen stayed in the hospital for a while longer. After the report came back and showed that the condition was benign, the old lady couldn't hold back anymore and insisted on being discharged.
As she walked out of the hospital, Wang Xiuwen took a deep breath and sighed, "I really don't like staying in the hospital. If I stayed any longer, my old bones would go limp."
However, since the incision hasn't fully healed, Wang Xiuwen can't do heavy work. But she's not idle at home. She made several bibs and diapers for the unborn baby, and also made two pairs of soft-soled cloth shoes for Shuyun. "You're fine now, but when you're a little more pregnant, your feet will swell up, and leather shoes won't be comfortable anymore."
Gu Yuanyuan watched as the old lady whispered to her daughter-in-law, her initial awkwardness completely gone. After Shu Yun left, Gu Yuanyuan couldn't help but lean closer to Wang Xiuwen and say, "Mom, now that you and your sister-in-law are so close, aren't you afraid of her anymore?"
Wang Xiuwen rolled her eyes at her daughter, "What nonsense are you talking about? Yunyun is such a good girl, when have I ever been afraid of her?"
Oh dear, the old lady still won't admit it.
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The old lady recovered completely, but unexpectedly, the old man fell ill.
Wang Xiuwen was sleeping soundly in the middle of the night when she was woken up by a noise beside her. She mumbled sleepily, "What are you doing?"
Gu Minsheng coughed and said, "Get up and drink some water. You go back to sleep."
Wang Xiuwen turned over and fell asleep again. However, Gu Minsheng couldn't get out of bed the next day. Wang Xiuwen tested the temperature with the back of her hand, and it was burning hot!
Is this a cold and fever?
Gu Minsheng lay on the bed with his eyes closed, resting. Wang Xiuwen gave him a wet towel to cover his head to cool him down, and then served him breakfast and fever-reducing medicine. After several days of hard work, Gu Minsheng was finally able to get out of bed, but the fever over the past few days made him look quite haggard.
When Tian Xiufen arrived at Shu Yun's house, she couldn't help but ask Shu Yun curiously, "Didn't you say your mother-in-law was sick and coming here for surgery? Why does your father-in-law look more like the patient to me?"