"How is this the same? Anyway, Xiao Yi must pay this money," said Zhang Huilan, who didnāt want to contribute more, even though her son and daughter-in-law had money now. Compared to them, Han Yi and Lin Wan were much wealthier; this amount of money meant nothing to them.
"Aunt, donāt argue with the other aunt. Iāll cover Grandmaās medical expenses, so you donāt need to worry,"
While Zhang Huilan and Fang Xin were arguing, Han Yi had somehow sneaked in from behind. By the stern look on his face, it was clear heād been standing there for a while.
Zhang Huilan didnāt care about Han Yiās mood at that moment; she laughed immediately upon hearing he would pay for the medical expenses and patted Han Yiās shoulder, saying, "Xiao Yi is so sensible; your grandma didnāt dote on you for nothing."
"Sister-in-law, we donāt agree with what Xiao Yi said. As a son, when my mother is ill, how can I let a nephew pay?"
Zhang Huilan originally thought Shen Xinghe had left for a long time because he had gone to work. But seeing him come in, she shivered.
With an awkward smile, she said, "But Xiao Yi has already agreed."
"Heās willing to pay for his grandma because of filial piety, but we as parents cannot exploit this emotion and let a nephew take out money. He can offer, but we should not accept. Sister-in-law, does elder brother not know about this yet today? Mom hasnāt woken up yet, so youād better be honest, lest I tell elder brother later," Shen Xinghe, in front of the young members of the family, showed no mercy towards this sister-in-law.
Feeling guilty after being reprimanded by her younger brother-in-law, Zhang Huilan said, "Our mom needs a lot of money, and with our families, how can we afford it? If the nephew offers out of his filial piety, why shouldnāt we accept?"
Shen Qing, standing behind Shen Xinghe, maintained a calm expression that made it hard to tell if she was angry or not, "Sister-in-law, my siblings and I will do whatever it takes to cover momās medical expenses. As for Xiao Yiās money, as his mother, Iāll help him pay. Youāre right; after all these years, thanks to momās care for Xiao Yi, heās achieved his current status. Grandma is ill; itās only right for him to be more attentive and contribute even more."
"My little sister-in-law is right; thatās true." Zhang Huilan smiled at the others. These were their own words.
Shen Xinghe and Fang Xin couldnāt stand her face and turned coldly to enter the ward.
Meanwhile, Han Yi grabbed Shen Qingās wrist and said, "Mom, I can afford Grandmaās medical expenses."
"I know, but you shouldnāt pay for everything. Donāt worry, if we truly run out of money, we will definitely ask you for help," Shen Qing counseled Han Yi, letting out a small sigh.
This time, her motherās illness indeed required a lot of money. Her elder brother probably didnāt have much left after being squandered by Shen Rong these past few years. Her second brotherās family had two children who just got married, which cost them a lot.
She and Hu Bin had become more affluent over the years, but with the addition of a television and a new telephone installed last year, they had spent thousands. However, their family did have some savings now.
These savings were the earnings of the family of four over the years; the children were grown up. She and Hu Bin initially planned to get Xiao Dung a house, and Lijuan was getting older and needed a dowry.
Lin Wan, hiding in the shadows of the staircase, noticed her mother-in-lawās worried expression.
Their family shouldnāt be worried about money. She and Han Yi had savings, and Grandmaās money wasnāt much for them as a couple.
Not to mention them, even their cousins shouldnāt be unwilling to pay for Grandmaās treatment. They were also financially stable now.
Lin Wan sighed and didnāt enter the ward; instead, she slowly descended the stairs to the first-floor inpatient department and paid five thousand yuan upfront for Grandmaās hospital fees. Fortunately, she had brought a shoulder bag with her this time, containing all the cash.
As she turned around, she bumped into a solid wall of flesh, and when she looked up, it was Han Yi, full of guilt.
Making Lin Wan momentarily unable to react, she paused for a few seconds and said, "Why did you come down?"
"I saw you from upstairs, so I followed. Xiao Wan, thank you," At that moment, Han Yi really wanted to hug Lin Wan and kiss her, but with so many people around, he just held Lin Wanās hand and smiled comfortingly.
"Why thank me? This is all your earnings. Iāve paid Grandmaās medical expenses. After this, both you and Little Star, you must spend my money,"
"Mhm mhm, Iāll definitely be obedient; anything from massaging to back rubbing is fine."