After leaving Old Mrs. Meiâs room, Ye Qing went directly to Xie Lingzhiâs room. There was nothing in her and Mei Shupingâs room. However, she did manage to dig out their savings.
The passbook showed tens of thousands of yuan. Tsk tsk, theyâre not that wealthy, despite how accommodating Ye Qing has been to Xie Lingzhi, and in the end, thereâs just this little money, which may not even end up in her hands.
After Ye Qing came out, she went to Mr. Meiâs study, where there were only some decorations and books.
These decorations were quite ordinary, and Ye Qing couldnât tell how valuable they were. While rummaging through Mr. Meiâs cabinet, she found a locked cabinet door. She searched for a long time but couldnât find the key.
Helplessly, she crouched down to take a peek, and it turned out to be quite revealing as Ye Qing discovered some things.
Inside were rolled-up paintings and several porcelain pieces.
No doubt these were antiques.
Ye Qing smiled in the dark; even though she didnât know how to open it, discovering the treasureâs location was enough. A mere lock wasnât going to stop her.
Ye Qing didnât go to Mei Shupingâs study. She concluded that Mei Shupingâs study was similar to their bedroom and wouldnât have anything good.
She didnât know that, in fact, Xie Lingzhi had hidden a few things given to her by Old Mrs. Mei over the years in Mei Shupingâs study.
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On the hospital side, Old Mrs. Mei was fine, merely frightened, passing out for a moment, but she woke up shortly after arriving at the hospital. After all, sheâs getting old, and such a scare left her complexion pale. She would definitely need to be on an IV for a few days.
As for Mr. Mei, he fell and broke his nasal bridge. He was currently undergoing surgery and hadnât woken up during the procedure.
It was already late at night when the surgery finished.
Mr. Meiâs fall was quite seriousânot only was his nose badly injured, his mind was somewhat disoriented, and his lips were swollen like sausages, making speaking temporarily difficult. His leg was injured at the knee, which was bruised and purple. Whether he can stand with it remains unknown, everything hinges on Mei Erqing waking up.
Chen Haichang was quite happy seeing Mei Erqing in this state, secretly thinking the fall was too mild, and at this moment, he leaned against the wall and silently wished for Mr. Meiâs leg to be rendered useless too.
Mei Shuping contacted the hospital leaders, specifically getting a three-bed room for the elderly couple, with an extra bed conveniently accommodating anyone staying overnight.
On this night, none of the Mei Family members left. Tonight was a critical period; if Mr. Mei doesnât wake up, he would be no different from a vegetable.
Mei Langchi sat by Old Mrs. Meiâs bedside, having just lulled her to sleep.
Mei Shuping and Mei Shuqing were weighed down with heavy thoughts, while their wives dozed off in chairs beside them.
Chen Haichang also didnât leave; he was waiting for Mr. Mei to wake up and witness his predicament.
Han Yi was indifferent to them, napping in the corridor outside.
After keeping vigil all night, Lin Wan went to the old residence the next day, planning to have Aunt Wu prepare some light porridge so I could take Little Star to the hospital.
Upon entering, she saw Xiao Wangâs car hastily pull into the living room.
Aunt Wu was aiding the feverish and disoriented Ye Qing downstairs.
"First Young Madam, Third Young Madam has a fever of forty-one degrees; Xiao Wang and I are about to take her to the hospital." Aunt Wu explained hurriedly upon seeing Lin Wan.
Lin Wan glanced at Hua Hua beside Ye Qing, then at Ye Qing, who was nearly fainting, blinking her eyes.
"You all help her into the car first. Aunt Wu, you stay home to take care of Hua Hua. At lunch, just prepare a light soup for Old Mrs. Mei and Mr. Mei. I happen to need to go to the hospital, so Iâll take her along."
"Is... this alright?" Aunt Wu knew the two young ladies were contentious. After yesterdayâs uproar, letting First Young Madam take Third Young Madam along could lead to trouble if anything occurred en route.
"Why not? In my condition, with Xiao Wang here, what can happen to her under my watch?" Even if something occurred, it would merely be pinching Ye Qing a couple of times when sheâs weak.
But Aunt Wu didnât give her that chance and directly seated Ye Qing in the car in front.
Lin Wan and Little Star sat behind.
Judging by Ye Qingâs state, she seemed severely ill, not lifting her eyes the entire way. Lin Wan wasnât sure what was wrong, but seeing her still-swollen, reddened face, she appeared to be burning.
Yesterday she was drenched in cold water; returning home, she would have felt awkward going to the bathhouse. Even heated water at home wouldnât warm the place entirely. Furthermore, she slapped herself severely last night. Such circumstances naturally led to illness.
After arriving at the hospital, Lin Wan instructed Xiao Wang to take Ye Qing to the emergency room, while she took Little Star to find Mr. Meiâs ward.
"Mom, look, is Dad over there sleeping?" On the corridorâs long bench, Han Yi and Chen Haichang sat with their arms crossed, heads lowered and eyes closed, just like that, asleep.
Despite the time and the crowds passing by, they both managed to sleep.
After Lin Wan and Little Star walked over, they bent down to check, then exchanged smiles, didnât wake them, and proceeded directly to the ward.
Inside the ward, Old Mrs. Mei was awake, receiving an IV on her bed.
Mr. Mei, however, had yet to regain consciousness.
Both Mei Shuqing and Mei Shuping had dark circles under their eyes, clearly not having slept last night.
"Why did you come here, big belly brimming? Itâs crowded here; you didnât have to come." The weather outside was cold, and Liang Qian worried Lin Wan would catch a cold, something dangerous at this time.
"How can I not come when itâs my grandparents who are ill? Is she delicate? Just take a look at my Ah Qing. Sheâs surely busy at home making soup for her grandma." Xie Lingzhi cast Lin Wan a disdainful glance, still upset about last night.