Rebirth: Regaining Joyful Moments
Chapter 351 - 352: Accompanying Grandpa to Relieve Boredom

Chapter 351: Chapter 352: Accompanying Grandpa to Relieve Boredom

"The surgery was successful."

When the attending physician emerged from the operating room and said those words, everyone’s suspended hearts were finally put to rest.

"That’s wonderful."

Ji Ying, who hadn’t slept well in days, instantly felt relieved upon hearing the news.

"Doctor, I can’t thank you enough." Ji Shan, too, had been restless at work for the past couple of days, worried that something might go wrong with the surgery.

"Exactly, doctor, thank you, our whole family is grateful to you."

Ji Feng said gratefully.

"It’s what we’re supposed to do." Dr. Li advised them briefly about what to pay attention to after the surgery and then left.

"Alright, those who need to go to work should go, those who need to go home should rest. Yingzi, I’ll stay with Dad tonight," Ji Feng said, volunteering himself. The day before yesterday, it had been Ji Shan at the hospital, and yesterday Ji Ying had stayed. Today, Ji Feng took the initiative.

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"Yingzi, if Dad is okay, I’ll head back tomorrow," Xu Qinghe had originally planned to stay just for a day, but now that Ji Xinghua was in trouble, as a son-in-law, Xu Qinghe naturally couldn’t leave.

The surgery was very successful, and he would visit Dad tomorrow before rushing back, as he had already delayed many things.

"You and Nian’an should both go back," Ji Ying said. "Your factory needs attention, and Nian’an has barely had the chance to study medicine with Dr. Du. With such a rare opportunity, he shouldn’t let Dr. Du’s kindness go to waste."

"And Nianhua, go home and rest, another few days and you’ll be starting school too."

Ji Ying looked over fondly at her son and daughter, thinking that come September, they would both be off to school, and thereafter, their chances to gather would be even less frequent.

"Mom, you should go back, the Chili Sauce Factory needs you. My sister-in-law is pregnant, you being there could also help look after her. I’m no use back there; staying here or there is the same for me," Xu Nianhua volunteered, taking the burden upon herself. "I’m about to start school, so let me stay with Grandpa to serve him. Mom, please give me this chance."

"But..." Ji Ying frowned in disagreement, interjecting, "Nianhua, taking care of your grandfather is my responsibility, I shouldn’t make you do it."

"Mom, what’s all this about responsibility? Isn’t he also my Grandpa?" Xu Nianhua said cheerfully, "It’s been a long time since I saw Grandpa too. Besides, if I am inconvenienced, Shuyuan, Ji Shuhong, or Ji Shuming can take turns. That would be enough."

"Plus, with the second uncle and the youngest uncle around, we certainly can’t ignore Grandpa in the hospital, right?"

Xu Nianhua analyzed clearly, "So, me being here is just to keep Grandpa company and cheer him up."

She looked eagerly at Xu Qinghe, hoping her father would help make her case.

"If Nianhua wants to stay, then let her stay. With her two uncles here, it won’t be too hard for her," Xu Qinghe, unwilling to refuse Xu Nianhua, said, "This is Nianhua’s first trip back to South City, so I’ll ask Shuyuan to show her around. I also have some money."

Xu Qinghe pulled out fifty dollars and handed it to Xu Nianhua, saying, "Eat whatever you want, maybe buy a new skirt too."

Fifty dollars was a considerable sum.

"Thank you, Dad."

Xu Nianhua’s eyes immediately sparkled with joy, her smile bright and eyes twinkling like they held starlight.

"Alright then, Nianhua, you stay here and spend some time with your Grandpa, but don’t bother your uncles too much," Ji Ying cautioned.

Xu Nianhua nodded vigorously, "Mom, don’t worry, I absolutely won’t trouble them."