Chapter 239 Rebirth in the 70s 4
Chapter 239 Rebirth in the 70s 4
Jiayue fainted so suddenly that Xu Jiancheng and his stepmother were caught off guard.
They were also afraid that someone might die, so they took the money and went to the hospital.
When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor examined her and performed first aid, and she slowly opened her eyes.
The doctor asked her: "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Jiayue whispered: "Doctor, I have a severe headache, nausea, and want to vomit. I have hardly eaten in the past two days, and my stomach hurts because of hunger..."
The doctor frowned more and more as he listened: "Little girl, how can you not eat well! You look malnourished and have a concussion. You need to be hospitalized for observation."
When Jiayue heard that she had to be hospitalized for observation, she almost cried: "Doctor, can I not be hospitalized? I don't have money."
Before the frowning doctor could speak, the enthusiastic Aunt Chen at the side could not help but speak: "Jiayue, don't worry, you are not a fatherless child. I don't believe that your father can really not give you money for medical treatment. His job was arranged by your grandparents. It doesn't make sense for him to marry a second-married woman and treat the first child as a wild child. Your Uncle Chen and Uncle Wang are watching! Our factory does not allow stepmothers to instigate fathers to abuse their own daughters. Don't you think so, Jiancheng?"
Xu Jiancheng then squeezed out of the crowd and smiled awkwardly: "What are you talking about, Sister Chen? Jiayue is my daughter. If she is sick, I will definitely treat her."
The doctor was listening nearby and instantly understood Jiayue's situation. If there is a stepmother, there will be a stepfather. This is a rough but true statement.
"Family members, hurry up and pay the money!"
No matter how reluctant Xu Jiancheng was, he had no choice but to pay the money.
Jiayue looked at the backs of Xu Jiancheng and his stepmother leaving, her eyes filled with fear, then looked at Aunt Chen and the other kind-hearted people, and couldn't help crying: "Thank you, Auntie, thank you everyone, thank you doctor."
She looked even more pitiful when she cried.
Originally, Aunt Chen only wanted to use her to attack Xu Jiancheng, but now she couldn't help but feel a little more pity. This child is so pitiful. Xu Jiancheng really deserves to die!
He beat the child, scolded the child, and didn't feed the child, so people were sent to the hospital.
Many of those gathered were mothers. They couldn't help but think that if they died and their husbands remarried, their children would end up in such a state. They couldn't bear to think about it. The more they thought about it, the more distressed they felt.
"Ah! What a poor child."
"Poor children without mothers!"
……
The ward was filled with voices of sympathy, as we spoke one after another.
Soon, Xu Jiancheng came back after paying the fees, and her stepmother was holding steamed buns and soup bought from the hospital cafeteria.
Stepmother: "Mom bought this for you, eat it quickly. You are the same kid, you are angry with your dad and you won't eat it if you say you don't want to..."
Jiayue watched her performance quietly. How should I put it? The stepmother’s acting skills were pretty good. She was like a mother who loved her daughter. She kept nagging and complaining, but her tone was caring.
But she is a stepmother, and Jiayue has a concussion, which is said to be caused by beatings, coupled with malnutrition.
Malnutrition is not something that can be caused by starvation in a day or two. Besides, there are two other children in the Xu family. Not to mention Xu Yaodang, just look at Jiayue's stepsister, who looks much more blessed than Jiayue.
Aunt Chen rolled her eyes and said, "Jiancheng's wife, you've done enough. This is a ward, not a place for you to put on a show. Let the child recover well."
After saying that, Aunt Chen looked at Jiayue and said, "Jiayue, don't worry. Your grandparents are old neighbors from the same compound as us. Your biological mother was also raised by people from the compound. There's no reason to let outsiders bully you. If they don't let you eat well and beat you again, I'll have to ask the factory leaders. In this new era, it doesn't make sense to kill everyone and destroy their entire family."
As she said this, Aunt Chen glared at Xu Jiancheng fiercely.
After Aunt Chen said this, everyone in the compound agreed.
In terms of closeness, Jiayue makes them feel more identified.
Xu Jiancheng listened to everyone talking and he was really scared.
Nowadays, one's character and work style can really ruin one's job. Although he hated Jiayue to death, he also had a vague feeling of fear in his heart.
He has a son. How can he support him if he loses his job?
Xu Jiancheng quickly assured: "Jiayue, it was Dad's fault this time. Dad just drank too much and accidentally bumped into you. I won't do it again next time, don't worry."
This sounds very familiar, and I know with my eyes closed that it is not credible.
However, in this era, people value parents who are never wrong. Stepmother is a different matter, but Xu Jiancheng is the biological father. If he bows his head while she is left alone, that would not end well.
But it doesn't matter. There is still a long time to come, and she has plenty of time and energy to break up this family.
"Dad, you really won't hit me anymore?"
Her tone was somewhat doubtful, yet also somewhat hopeful. She doubted his character, yet hoped that he could really change for the better.
"Dad promises you."
This is considered a "reconciliation" between the father and daughter.
Of course, Xu Jiancheng knew how much water there was in this and Jiayue knew it, and the onlookers also knew it.
But sometimes, this kind of effort is very important.
The family-friendly ending is the most popular ending among Chinese people, at least, that’s the case now.
Xu Jiancheng was really afraid that there would be some changes in his job, and he said to his stepmother: "Mother, thank you for your hard work these days. Please run a few more times to bring food to Jiayue."
The stepmother's face froze, then she smiled and nodded in agreement: "That's for sure. I would have sent it even if you didn't tell me. Jiayue, don't worry, you won't starve."
Jiayue murmured "hmm" softly and said to the doctor: "Doctor, I have a headache."
The doctor also hurriedly said: "The patient needs to rest well, there is no need for so many people to surround him, everyone go back!"
Only then did everyone disperse.
Xu Jiancheng and his stepmother still had to work, so naturally they went back as well.
After they left, the ward became much quieter. At this time, a middle-aged woman in the next bed couldn't help but speak up: "Girl, listen to your auntie. Don't believe your father and stepmother's promises. If there is a stepmother, there will be a stepfather. You have to be more careful, otherwise I will beat you again next time. When you are better, you can go to the Women's Federation more often if you have nothing to do."
Jiayue smiled shyly: "Thank you, Auntie, you are so kind, but forget about the Women's Federation. I don't know any comrades in the Women's Federation. Besides, my dad might be able to change. I won't cause trouble for them if I go there."
"No trouble, no trouble, I work at the Women's Federation."
Jiayue was not surprised. Nowadays, solving family problems is usually done by work units and street offices. Although the Women's Federation also helps women solve problems, it is not the first choice.
This aunt looked wealthy and should be from a well-off family. Plus, she mentioned the Women's Federation instead of the street, so she made some guesses.
"I don't know what to call Auntie?"
"My last name is Liu, just call me Aunt Liu."
The two of them started chatting, and Jiayue discovered that Aunt Liu was a very warm-hearted person and very compassionate.
There are two sons in the family. The eldest son takes his father's surname and the younger son takes his mother's surname. One is married and the other is not. The husband and the eldest son work in government departments, and the younger son works in a factory.
She herself is a director of the Women's Federation, and her daughter-in-law also works in an office, within the system.
In this day and age, if everyone in the family has a job, it would be enviable to tell others about it.
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