Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space

Chapter 1077 - 950: What’s Wrong with Auntie Grandma?

"Mom, what’s wrong with Auntie? Don’t worry, take your time to tell me." The good son-in-law was the first to rush downstairs, smiling reassuringly at his mother-in-law at the hallway entrance."Where’s Jiao Jiao?"

Zhang Guoqing’s eyes flashed, and he spoke while walking, "I told her to take it slow. She went to get some gifts for Auntie. Is the old lady okay?"

"She’s still in the hospital now. She got a severe cold a few days ago and wouldn’t let us send you a telegram. She wanted to tell you right away when she saw you, but it was Aunt Chen who reminded me to mention it."

Zhang Guoqing sighed inwardly. He had just told his wife that his mother-in-law couldn’t be relied upon, but why didn’t she believe it?

Look, something happened over a cold? If it were serious, his father-in-law wouldn’t have sent a telegram urging them home, would he? Sigh, why didn’t Aunt Chen bring it up an hour later?

"Do we eat before we go, or should we leave right now? If I had known, I wouldn’t have listened to your dad. We should have gone straight there from the station."

Zhang Guoqing was so amused he couldn’t help but smile. His mother, with such a cheerful mother-in-law, he figured only he, Zhang Guoqing, had such luck in the whole world.

"Silly child, stop laughing, it’s not good if people hear, they might think we don’t care about the old lady." Miao Lishan peered around nervously.

"Okay, okay, Mom, we’ll go whenever you say."

"Should we bring the three children along?"

Ping’an quickly replied: "Grandma, we definitely have to go."

"Hmm, Great Grandma must be missing us."

"Grandma, is Great Grandma still getting injections?"

"I went this morning and the doctor said she doesn’t need IV drips anymore, but I’m not sure if she’s better this afternoon."

When Zhang Guoqing heard Zhou Jiao’s footsteps upstairs, he quickly went to the kitchen to instruct Aunt Chen to prepare a simple dinner so they could leave right after eating.

After dinner, it took them two hours to reach the hospital, even with a special car ride. In the VIP ward, Cheng Ruzhu was with the old couple.

"Why come so late at night? I’m fine, getting discharged tomorrow. Didn’t I tell you guys not to come over?"

"Great Grandma, are you feeling unwell? Let me give you a rub." May 1st jumped in first, holding the old lady’s left hand, frowning and pouting.

Liu Yi followed closely, holding the old lady’s right hand, "Great Grandma, I won’t go back tonight and will tell you stories."

Ping’an leaned in first to look closely at the old lady’s face, then sidled up to Mr. Cheng and whispered, "Can Great Grandma have some rice porridge?"

The three brothers each had their own tactics, making the old couple unable to close their mouths in laughter. Older folks just wanted younger generations around, especially obedient ones.

Mr. Cheng chuckled and nodded, "Happy after visiting the hometown?"

Ping’an smiled and replied, "It was okay. My grandparents asked me to greet you on their behalf and invite you over to the Northeast when you have the time."

"Just got back today, why not rest a bit before coming over?"

Ping’an glanced at his younger brothers and smiled, "My grandma is worried about Great Grandma, and we missed you too."

"Yeah, Great Grandma, you’re being naughty, you should eat more like me. My brothers and I brought lots of meat and wild fruits for you."

Liu Yi eyed his brother, "Dad even got tiger bone wine for Great Grandpa."

Old Mrs. Cheng laughed gleefully, "Did you go to visit elders in your hometown or to loot them? Don’t do that next time."

May 1st patted his chest with the other hand, "My grandparents are great. They told us to be filial, so go ahead and eat, Great Grandma, it’ll make you fit and healthy."

Zhou Jiao chuckled, watching the kids, then sat next to Cheng Ruzhu, "Aunt, did you not have work today?"

"I came after work, your mom and I took turns in the morning. How’s Xiao Wu’s parents?"

Zhou Jiao nodded her head.

While Zhang Guoqing asked about the old lady’s condition, he peeled an apple with a small knife. After Mr. Cheng explained the cause, he shook his head and laughed, "My Auntie’s nature has gotten hasty, fortunately, there was no danger this time."

The old lady stubbornly took a cold shower during this hot summer, thinking it wouldn’t matter, but it just happened to catch her in a sun shower and got her chilled.

"Indeed, let’s see if she’ll dare next time."

Not his place to say anything, Zhang Guoqing smiled and suggested, "I’ll set up a large water tank for you next time. Don’t underestimate those black, simple water tanks; they’re really handy, you can have hot water anytime."

Mr. Cheng was also a bit regretful. After this scare by his wife, he didn’t care about inconveniencing the younger generation anymore, so he nodded.

"That’s right, being polite means not treating me like a real grandson." Seeing the peeled apple handed to him, Zhang Guoqing accepted and peeled another. These apples were his wife’s prized possessions, and they tasted wonderful.

On the other side, Old Mrs. Cheng, in high spirits, was eager to be discharged.

Cheng Ruzhu looked speechlessly at her mother, wondering why she’s getting more childish with age. Just one night, they could leave tomorrow, calling a doctor now would just bother them.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Seeing the kids made me feel better, didn’t it?" The old lady would have none of it. With the bad air here, it wasn’t auspicious for small children to stay in hospitals.

Cheng Ruzhu immediately looked to her father for help.

Mr. Cheng thought for a moment, smiling and nodding, joking, "Your mother’s craving meat after hearing our Xiao May 1st talk about it."

"Right, right, you hit the nail on the head."

Zhang Guoqing quickly stood up, putting the knife away, "Auntie, wait a moment, I’ll find the doctor to see what they say, it’s not something to take lightly."

So he was the first to step out the door.

Every time Zhang Guoqing took the stairs in this hospital, his legs felt weak, he couldn’t help recalling when Zhou Jiao had that accident and fell down the stairs.

Hmm, when he has some influence in the future, the first thing he’ll do is rebuild these broken stairs, wards, and maybe even the whole hospital. It’s so grim and disheartening from the moment you enter.

When Doctor Huang saw the "celebrity" Zhang Guoqing in his military gear, he couldn’t help but laugh.

This guy, when his wife was pregnant, insisted they weren’t military, and as military dependents, couldn’t take up resources, traveling miles to reach the city hospital. Well, look now, what excuse will he find in the future?

"Oh my, long time no see, Director Huang. How come you’re looking younger, got some tips for your nephew here?"

"You brat, what wind blew you here today? Didn’t you look down on our hospital?"

Zhang Guoqing glanced around, "Who, me? Who’d be so rude?"

Director Huang laughed as he playfully kicked him, trying to suppress his laughter. As a doctor, he should be serious, but this brat always ruins that image.

After some banter, Zhang Guoqing turned to the main matter, "I just came to visit Old Mrs. Cheng, and she’s making a fuss about being discharged. Do you think it’s alright?"

"Aren’t you folks fond of our hospital? Usually..." Usually, people couldn’t get admitted here, but he swallowed this thought mid-sentence. Times were different now, and some words couldn’t be spoken carelessly. Zhang Guoqing wasn’t a concern, but there were many medical staff around.

"Anyway, another day and night would be about enough. She didn’t have a fever last night. If it weren’t for her age, she could be discharged today."

Zhang Guoqing also sighed with relief, sincerely saying, "Thanks, Uncle Huang."

Director Huang patted his shoulder, "Silly boy! Let’s go, I’ll come with you, explain the discharge papers and food instructions to the old lady myself."