Chapter 487: Setting Off Firecrackers

The home affairs were settled, and Wang Yan immediately returned to the county town, as the old man's illness was the main concern. He did not know if the situation had improved.

Upon reaching the hospital, he specifically looked for the doctor. The doctor informed him of the condition—it was not exactly a stroke but more precisely a cerebral thrombosis. This type of illness could be eased somewhat with infusions and injections for a while, but yearly treatments and medication were necessary to prevent future attacks. Essentially, as people age, they inevitably face many health issues.

Only then did Wang Yan return to the ward.

Erniu's wife was surprisingly in the ward. As Wang Yan entered, he saw the couple quarrelling, and his mother was also looking upset—the whole family was unhappy, sans Sanxi.