"My hand is completely healed. Come and see Ye Cheng; his condition has been quite good lately," Dr. Zhang said, adjusting his glasses with a gentle smile.
"I saw. Thank you, Dr. Zhang. Today, I wanted to ask about the matching tests and the surgery fees."
"We're still looking for bone marrow. We haven't found a match for Ye Cheng in the marrow bank yet. As for the surgery fees, conservatively estimated, it will be around three hundred thousand yuan. Add to that the various post-operative care and medical expenses, and you'll need at least five hundred thousand."
"Five hundred thousand yuan." Hearing the figure, Ye Wan's heart clenched. Even with her desperate part-time jobs every month, she could barely cover her brother's medical expenses. Where would she find five hundred thousand yuan to pay for his treatment?
"Are you having trouble? If you are, you can tell me," Dr. Zhang's eyes flashed with a shrewd glint.
"No need. I've already troubled you enough. I'll be going now." Ye Wan stood up, bowed to thank him, and turned to leave.
Dr. Zhang…
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When Ye Wan returned to the Gu residence, it was bustling with activity. Standing outside, she watched the laughter and chatter in the living room, her mood heavy due to her brother's condition.
"Envious, aren't you? People of your low status don't deserve to be among these young masters and ladies!" The housekeeper approached her, her expressionless face a mask.
"I think you're the one who's envious. I know my place," Ye Wan replied, walking inside, too weary to engage in further conversation.
Today, Gu Yunting's friends were all present: Jin Lan, Jiang Jingxiu, Zhou Muchu, and even Chu Ziyin, who had been injured by Gu Yunting a couple of days prior. As Ye Wan entered, all eyes turned to her.
"Ye Xiao Wan, you're back! Come and sit with us," Jin Lan called out to her.
"I'm a bit tired and want to rest in my room." Ye Wan was indeed tired, but it was an emotional exhaustion. The cost of her brother's treatment weighed heavily on her, making it hard to breathe.
"Pfft~ You call that a room? It's a place to dump trash. Suitable for you!" Chu Ziyin, ever the sharp-tongued one, chimed in again.
"Shut up!" Zhou Muchu glared at him, looking ready to act if he dared to say another word.
Chu Ziyin pouted and remained silent. If he hadn't needed something from these people, he wouldn't have come to endure such indignities!
"Let's all say less. We're still friends," Jiang Jingxiu stepped in, restraining Zhou Muchu and signaling Chu Ziyin to stop his venomous remarks.
"You don't look well. Shall I take a look at you?" Jin Lan asked Ye Wan with concern. The others also looked at her, their expressions varied.
"I'm just stressed from my studies. I'm fine. I won't disturb you," Ye Wan said and turned to leave.
The housekeeper's warning was entirely unnecessary. Ye Wan had long since accepted her status. She was not in the same world as them; how could she possibly humiliate herself further?
The door was knocked. Ye Wan opened it. The housekeeper handed her two glasses of juice. "Take these to the young master's room."
The housekeeper left immediately. Ye Wan had no choice but to carry the juice upstairs. Outside Gu Yunting's room, just as she was about to knock, she heard a woman's voice from inside, "It hurts, it hurts, so much! Be gentle…"
"Bear with it. It's impossible not to hurt. It'll be over soon!" Gu Yunting's voice replied.
Ye Wan…
She had arrived at a truly inconvenient time. She knew the housekeeper had done this deliberately, but Ye Wan found it utterly pointless. Did the housekeeper really think she would be jealous?