Chapter 99

“What?!?”

Tang Wan and Tang Zhou were startled. They both knew that this Mrs. Qin was her mother.

Lu Huaijing held Tang Wan’s hand, “Don’t panic, let’s figure out what happened first.”

“She fell from the ridge while working. I don’t know the details.”

Xiao Du was responsible for relaying the message. He said, “She’s been sent to the clinic.”

“I have to go see her.”

Tang Wan was anxious. She didn’t know the specifics, she just hoped her mother was okay.

“Sis, I’ll go too.”

Tang Zhou volunteered. Lu Huaijing thought for a moment and said, “I’ll take you there. Xiao Du, you go ahead and do your thing.”

“Okay, Deputy Regiment Leader.”

Xiao Du left after completing his task. Lu Huaijing rode his bicycle and took Tang Wan and Tang Zhou to the clinic.

On the way, Tang Wan frantically searched for an excuse in her mind. By the time they arrived at the clinic, she still hadn’t found one.

Her heart was in turmoil.

There were many people at the clinic. Lu Huaijing walked ahead, and Tang Wan held Tang Zhou’s hand, following behind him.

They searched for Qin Su and Tang Shi in the wards. Tang Wan thought, as long as she could catch a glimpse of them from afar, it would be enough.

“Who are you looking for?”

Suddenly, a young nurse noticed them. Lu Huaijing explained, “I have a bit of a stomach ache, I want to see a doctor.”

He had a stern face, he didn’t look uncomfortable at all.

The nurse looked suspiciously at Lu Huaijing. Tang Wan quickly explained for him.

“He said it’s a stabbing pain, it seems to have eased a bit now.”

“Yes.”

Lu Huaijing awkwardly tugged at his lips, “You go ahead, I’ll find a doctor.”

Although the nurse was puzzled, she still pointed him in the right direction, “The internal medicine doctor is on the second floor, you can go ask on the second floor.”

“Okay, thank you.”

Tang Wan nodded with a smile and went up to the second floor along the corridor stairs.

It was at this moment that she saw Xinghua’s familiar voice. She quickly pulled Lu Huaijing.

“That’s someone from Mao Zhuang Brigade.”

“Let’s follow her.”

Lu Huaijing’s eyes narrowed. They followed Xinghua, not too close or too far.

Soon, Xinghua went into one of the wards. Tang Wan’s eyes lit up, and she had an idea.

She walked to the door of the ward and saw Qin Su lying in bed.

“Xinghua, what are you doing here?”

Tang Wan pretended to have just run into Xinghua, her eyes glancing at Qin Su and Tang Shi.

Qin Su’s face was pale, and she didn’t look good. Tang Shi was wiping her face lovingly.

“Tang Jiejie.”

Xinghua and Tang Wan were closer now. She was surprised and came out of the ward, “Someone in our brigade fell and got injured. I came to see how they are on behalf of the brigade. Why are you at the hospital too? Are you feeling unwell?”

“It’s my husband.”

Tang Wan pulled Lu Huaijing to cover her, “He has a bit of a stomach ache, we came to the hospital to ask.”

“Hmm, stomach ache.”

Lu Huaijing was smarter now. He clutched his stomach in pain, looking like he really meant it.

Xinghua quickly said, “Then Tang Jiejie, you should take your husband to see a doctor.”

“Okay.”

Tang Wan pulled Tang Zhou, who was stunned, along. Tang Zhou hung his head, hiding the tiredness in his eyes.

Qin Su and Tang Shi, who were far away, also noticed their attention, but they didn’t turn to look at their children.

They could only stare at each other, almost bursting into tears.

But at least they had found the ward. Lu Huaijing took them out of the hospital.

Tang Zhou’s tears couldn’t be stopped anymore.

“Sis, Mom’s leg is pretty bad.”

He saw from afar that there was something white on Mom’s leg, was it called a cast?

“Dad is taking care of her.”

Tang Wan rubbed his hair, “I’ll go in and see them later. You two wait for me outside.”

“I’ll listen to Sister.”

Although Tang Zhou also missed his parents, he knew the timing now. Being able to see them was already good enough.

“Let’s go get something to eat.”

Lu Huaijing took them to the state-owned restaurant. Today they had cabbage and meat dumplings, potato stew, and braised fish.

Unfortunately, the siblings had no appetite for such delicious food. Lu Huaijing persuaded them:

“Wife, eat more. I also bought dumplings for Mom and Dad. I’ll pack them later.”

“Okay.”

Tang Wan forced a smile, feeling a little absentminded. After eating, they went back to the clinic.

The people from Mao Zhuang Brigade were kind. They didn’t reveal Qin Su and Tang Shi’s identities, otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to stay in a regular ward at the clinic.

As they were about to enter the clinic, Tang Shi suddenly ran out from the gate. He had run all the way, panting.

“Let’s talk over there.” He passed Tang Wan and Lu Huaijing and walked towards a small alley nearby.

He must have known that Tang Wan and the others hadn’t left and was waiting for them.

Lu Huaijing, Tang Wan, and Tang Zhou understood. They reached the alley. Tang Zhou couldn’t help but wipe away his tears.

“Dad.”

This was the first time they had seen each other since they were separated. Tang Shi raised his hand and wiped his tears.

Then, with a loving look, he glanced at Tang Wan before saying to Lu Huaijing:

“Huaijing, thank you.”

He had taken good care of his children.

“Dad, what are you saying? We’re family.”

Lu Huaijing had also met Tang Shi for the first time. He was his wife’s father, so he naturally respected him.

“Hmm.”

Tang Shi nodded vigorously, patted Lu Huaijing on the shoulder and said, “It was not my intention to drag you into this. This time, Dad was selfish for a while. Dad will make it up to you later.”

“Dad, I’m glad you entrusted Wǎnwǎn to me.”

Lu Huaijing’s words came from the heart. Being able to marry Wǎnwǎn was lucky for him.

“Good, good, good.”

Meeting for the first time, Tang Shi was very satisfied with Lu Huaijing. He didn’t regret his decision.

“Dad, what happened to Mom?”

Tang Wan thought of Gou Dan from Mao Zhuang Brigade who had hurt her parents. Could it be that they had deliberately harmed her mother?

Seeing her so serious, Tang Shi shook his head and said, “This time, it really has nothing to do with anyone else. Your mother accidentally tripped and fell. She was unlucky, there was a rock underneath.”

He was both heartbroken and sad. He wished he was the one injured.

“This is the dumpling Huaijing made for you. Take it in and eat it. And this bottle of water, give it to your mother to drink.”

It was the spiritual spring water that Tang Wan had found a way to exchange. She hoped it could help her mother ease her pain.

Unfortunately, the space didn’t have enough herbs, otherwise, she could make some painkillers herself.

“Okay, go back quickly. Although the people at the clinic don’t know our identities, I’m afraid someone from Mao Zhuang Brigade might see you.”

After taking the lunch box, Tang Shi urged them to leave. Lu Huaijing took out some money and tickets.

“Mom and Dad, you’ll need money for the hospital…”

“No need.”

Tang Shi refused again, “If we, who live in the cowshed, can afford all the medical expenses, people would look down on us. I’ll owe the brigade for now, and I’ll pay them back slowly.”

After staying in the brigade for a long time, Tang Shi had learned how to play the role.