When delivering meals at noon, Li Bosong took the initiative to bring an extra portion of food. Feng Yanhong was afraid that Uncle Qian would have a strong sense of self-esteem, so she gave Li Boshan another 200 yuan and asked her to give it to Uncle Qian's wife.
When the two brothers came back, their expressions were not very good, and Li Bosong, who had always been talkative, fell silent.
In the afternoon, Li Boshan went to school without driving. He was afraid that if there was any situation at the hospital, he would notify his family and he would not be able to make it in time.
The second grandfather didn't go out today and didn't say anything when he was feeding the birds. The atmosphere in the house seemed to have suddenly dropped to freezing point.
In the evening of the next day, the food was on the table, but Li Boshan hadn't come back yet. Just as the three of them were picking up their rice bowls, someone came into the courtyard.
It was already dark, and Feng Yanhong didn't see who it was at first glance. When they arrived in front of the door, Feng Yanhong saw that it was her father-in-law Li Zhong who had arrived in such a hurry.
At this time, Li Zhong still looked a little embarrassed. He had changed his shirt but not his pants. He was still wearing his uniform pants and his leather shoes were full of dust.
I just got the news the night before yesterday. Wouldn’t the fastest way to arrive by train be tomorrow morning?
"Second uncle, I'm back."
These few words contained a lot of emotions. Under the warm light, the firm outline of Li Zhong's face was reflected.
"Just come back. Let's go wash up and sit down to eat." The second grandfather finally had a hint of joy on his face.
"Dad, let me serve you some rice." Feng Yanhong put down the bowl and chopsticks and stood up.
"No, you sit down and eat, I'll go by myself." Li Zhong waved his hand for her to sit down, put his bag beside him, and took out the basin.
The sound of water could be heard in the yard, and Li Bosong took the initiative to carry a thermos bottle out and came back with a bowl of porridge and a plate of steamed buns.
"Didn't you take the train?" The old man spoke first after Li Zhong entered.
"No, I followed my colleague's bus to Hohhot on business, and then drove back from Hohhot."
Doesn't it stop for a moment?
"Second uncle, are you feeling well?"
"Okay! I have lived to this age, and if I live one more day, I will earn one more day. What's the good thing?"
The second master seemed to still have some resentment towards Li Zhong, and his words were not as gentle as those of his juniors.
Li Zhong just nodded and looked at Li Bosong.
"How is your brother doing?"
"The situation is not serious, but it is not much better. Professor Shen is discussing with several doctors whether to change his medication."
Li Bosong poked at the porridge in the bowl and lowered his head as he answered.
Li Zhong glanced at him, his eyes narrowed on the chopsticks in his hand, and he frowned.
As if aware of his father's gaze, Li Bosong quickly took out his chopsticks, pursed his lips, and continued to pretend to lower his head to eat.
Li Zhong took a deep breath, ignored Li Bosong, and turned to look at Feng Yanhong.
"How's Yanhong doing lately? Is it hard?"
Feng Yanhong was flattered and shook her head, "No, I've been doing well recently. It's not hard."
Li Zhong smiled and nodded, "I'll trouble you to take me to the hospital later."
"Okay, no trouble. Dad, please eat first, and I'll go pack the food." She was a little uncomfortable with her father-in-law being so polite to her.
Feng Yanhong took Li Zhong to the entrance of the alley, and met Li Boshan who was rushing home.
"Dad?! Why are you back so soon? Do you want to go to the hospital?"
"Well, I just came back after a ride. Go back quickly. We'll be back in a while."
Li Boshan looked at Feng Yanhong in silence, "Can you do it? Otherwise, I'll go."
"I'm fine. Go back quickly. You'll be back in a while." It's just a drive, how can you be so tired?
Feng Yanhong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He always seemed to think that she would be unable to do anything after becoming pregnant.
He even grabbed the basin of water for washing her feet, as if she was not a pregnant woman but a disabled person.
Li Boshan watched the two people drive away. Li Zhong sat in the passenger seat and looked out the window and couldn't help but sigh.
"The capital has changed a lot. Where could there be so many cars before?"
"The changes will be even greater in the future." Feng Yanhong replied, looking at the road intently.
"That's right. The capital is the political center of the country. If it can't develop here, then where else can it develop?"
"There are many more opportunities in the capital than in Yincheng. I originally thought you would not be able to adapt when you came here, but it seems that your father is looking down on you again. Very good!"
Those three words "very good" made Feng Yanhong feel a lot of recognition, and her heart felt warm.
When the two of them arrived at the hospital corridor, they heard heart-wrenching cries and shouts, which seemed to be coming from Bo Qing's ward. Li Zhong's expression changed and he rushed over in stride.
When he reached the door, he tiptoed and saw Li Boqing standing well in the room. Then he stood at the door and breathed a sigh of relief, making way for the medical staff.
Feng Yanhong pressed her belly against the wall and looked at the car being rolled out covered with white cloth, followed by Uncle Qian's wife. She cried so hard that she lost her human form and stumbled out.
Feng Yanhong suddenly felt sad. Uncle Qian was very kind to his wife and had three good children at home. He came all the way from other places to seek medical treatment, but he didn't expect...
Most of the people in the ward were standing in the corridor. Li Boqing stood in front of the hospital bed, looking at the blood-stained hospital bed, his shoulders sank, his eyes dull...
Li Zhong stopped Feng Yanhong from letting her into the house, and went in carrying the food himself.
After a while, Ji Shuying walked out with a sad look on her face, and when she saw Feng Yanhong, she raised the corner of her mouth in a far-fetched way.
"Your dad will stay here tonight, let's go back."
Ji Shuying's voice was trembling, and her eyes were red and swollen. When she left, she didn't forget to take a look into the ward, pursed her lips and walked quickly away.
Ji Shuying, who had just sat in the passenger seat, couldn't hold back at all. She covered her mouth and started crying. Feng Yanhong also had red eyes while sitting in the car.
There was no comfort or interruption, just let her release her emotions to her heart's content.
Seeing that she was sobbing and stopped crying, Feng Yanhong handed over the handkerchief.
"It's okay, it's okay. Professor Shen said that Bo Qing is still young and has good foundation. There is still hope. There is still hope..."
"Oh... there is still hope!" Ji Shuying comforted herself while wiping away tears.
"Yes, there is still hope, we can definitely wait." Feng Yanhong patted her back gently, her tone very sure.
It was late at night, but few people in the ward were sleepy.
Li Boqing and Li Zhong stood in the corner of the corridor, neither of them spoke, but Li Zhong's face was full of worry.
My son witnessed everything today and hasn't spoken much since then.
"dad."
"Um?"
Li Boqing looked at Li Zhong with a serious expression, but there was a trace of sadness and stubbornness in his eyes.
"Actually, I'm not afraid of death. I'm just afraid that you and mother won't be able to bear it."