Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

The attending physician explained: "All human activities are controlled by the brain, including heartbeat and breathing. Once brain cells are damaged, they cannot regenerate. In other words, even if the patient survives the critical period, there will be significant sequelae in the future."

Cai Juying frowned: "He is paralyzed?"

The doctor explained: "We cannot draw any conclusions yet. We have to wait until the patient regains consciousness before observing. But your family should be prepared. The patient will need special care for a long time in the future and cannot be left unattended."

Tian Yulan, with a gloomy face, asked: "Doctor, how much is the nursing fee?"

The doctor replied: "It also depends on the patient's recovery and whether he needs to continue using a ventilator in the future."

Judging from Nan Jianlong's current condition, he is not only paralyzed, but may also need continuous respiratory assistance, which is basically equivalent to a vegetative state. It is undoubtedly a tragic situation.

This is an endless suffering for the patient, and the burden on the family cannot be underestimated. It is simply a catastrophic situation. "The most important thing is that the person is safe. As for the future... I would be willing to take care of him for the rest of his life," Cai Juying whispered.

In fact, she had not yet fully understood the enormous challenges of caring for Nan Jianlong after he became paralyzed.

Since that day, Nan Jianlong has been in a coma in the ICU. Only Cai Juying and others saw him through the glass. Zhang Yu said goodbye and left the hospital first; Xia Junshan accompanied Zhao Na home. Nan Li and Tian Yulan chose to stay and wait for Nan Jianlong to wake up.

However, time passed and they had to leave the hospital because they had to go to work. Cai Juying spent days and nights guarding the patient in the hospital. When her physical strength reached the limit, Tian Yulan took her home to rest and temporarily relieve the pressure.

In order to ensure that Nan Jianlong's affairs are safe, Nan Li and Tian Yulan, who rarely have free time on weekdays, get together to discuss taking turns to take care of the hospital. Because the patient's condition in the ICU is constantly changing, the doctor insists that a relative must be with him at all times.

Considering that Cai Juying is too old and weak to take care of her around the clock, they arranged a shift system. Nan Li, as her biological daughter, had no objection to this, but if she still needed to work in the hospital during her busy schedule, Xia Junshan and Zhao Na would take over the task of raising the two children.

Zhao Na knew very well that loving children would not let them neglect their father, so she took care of the daily life of the two children of the Xia family.

Xia Junshan's job is relatively flexible, and he can take care of his children's education and care. However, he can no longer take care of his work at the training school, so he has to hand it over to Zhong Yi.

Zhang Yu was busy with factory management, and the online experience center was about to usher in a critical moment, so his schedule was already full. He only took Yan Ziyou to the hospital to see Nan Jianlong, and comforted Cai Juying and Tian Yulan, and then he never went there again.

After all, they had broken up, so no one could accuse him of not caring. Nan Jianlong didn't wake up until the seventh day, and Zhang Yu immediately took a leave of absence and rushed to the hospital after hearing the news.

He stood outside the ICU and looked inside through the glass, and found that many medical staff were busy surrounding Nan Jianlong.

Confused, Zhang Yu asked Tian Yulan: "He has woken up, right? Why does he still need surgery?"

Tian Yulan hugged Cai Juying, who was crying, and said, "The doctor said that although uncle has woken up, his trachea is blocked by phlegm and his breathing is affected. He needs to be intubated and put on a ventilator."

Zhang Yu was nervous when he heard the news, and then Xia Junshan and Nan Li arrived. After learning the details of the illness, they were all panicked.

Nan Li leaned weakly on Xia Junshan's shoulder: "Dad, will he be okay...?"

Facing the anxious expressions of his wife and children, Xia Junshan comforted them: "Don't be afraid, the doctors are doing their best, and everything will be fine."

Zhang Yu knew that this step meant that the danger was deepened and the patient had to enter a highly clean space such as the ICU for treatment. Despite this, long-term use of a ventilator still made him susceptible to infections such as pneumonia.

The busy medical team quickly finished the treatment, and the doctor came out to report to Cai Juying: "The patient's condition has stabilized and he has regained some consciousness, but the degree of brain damage is more serious than expected."

Cai Juying asked hurriedly: "What happened to Lao Nan?"

The doctor explained: "He is now completely unable to control his body. Even his breathing requires equipment to support him. He will need to live in an absolutely clean environment for a long time." This news was like a bolt from the blue. It instantly devastated Cai Juying. She could only sob with tears in her eyes and was unable to speak.

Zhang Yu asked on her behalf: "Does that mean all patients have to stay in the intensive care unit (ICU)?"

The doctor nodded and replied, "Yes, once the patient leaves the sterile environment, it is very easy to get infected. But they can't stay in the ICU forever. I think it's best for you to send the patient to a rehabilitation hospital for treatment."

Nan Li asked in confusion: "Is there any difference between the rehabilitation hospital and here?"

Looking at Nan Li, the doctor seemed to hesitate and did not respond.

"Doctor, can we visit the patient?" Zhang Yu asked.

"The patient's condition is not stable yet, so it is not suitable for him to receive too many visitors."

Cai Juying requested: "Can I go visit alone?"

"Of course, but you have to disinfect first and put on special protective clothing." Nan Li originally wanted to visit her father, but finally restrained herself.

After being fully equipped, Cai Juying entered the ICU and walked straight to Nan Jianlong's bedside. Nan Jianlong, who was weak, half-closed his eyes, as if he could still sense something, but the tube in his throat prevented him from saying anything.

"Old Nan, do you have something to say to me?" Cai Juying asked softly while sitting next to Nan Jianlong.

Nan Jianlong blinked and moved his lips slightly, as if he wanted to convey something to Cai Juying.

Cai Juying, who was listening closely, heard the vague word "death". She stood up straight in horror.

Deep sorrow could be seen in Nan Jianlong's eyes, with a line of tears slowly sliding down his cheeks.

"Do you want to die?!" Cai Juying's lips were trembling in shock.

Nan Jianlong blinked again.

There is no doubt that Nan Jianlong really no longer wants to live. He would rather die with dignity than lie helpless in a hospital bed.

"This is a matter of life and death, I can't make a decision!" Cai Juying said anxiously.

Nan Jianlong's eyes were full of pleading, but as he was unable to move, speak, and even had a weak breath, he was unable to accurately express his wishes.

"Nan Li is outside. Let's discuss it first, okay?" Cai Juying said gently.

Seeing this scene again, Nan Li and Tian Yulan gathered together.

"What's wrong with Dad?"

"What happened uncle?"

In response to Nan Li's question, Cai Juying showed an embarrassment: "Your father has woken up, but he can't move and has difficulty speaking. He only said one word to me reluctantly."

"What's the word?" Nan Li asked anxiously.

Cai Juying lowered her eyes and said softly, "It's a word of death."

Nan Li was shocked and shook her head in disbelief. "How could my uncle want to die!" Tian Yulan said regretfully.

Zhang Yu also understood Nan Jianlong's condition and that he could hardly go back to the past. Rather than suffer from hemiplegia, he would rather die in dignity. Such thoughts are not uncommon for many seriously ill patients.

"Impossible! My father cherishes life so much, he wouldn't be so desperate! You are lying!" Nan Li shouted angrily.

"I really didn't lie to you. Lao Nan only said this one word. If you don't believe me, go ask him yourself." Cai Juying started crying. "If you have any doubts, please go ask him in person."

"I'm going in to confirm!" Nan Li said as she was about to call the doctor.

At this time, she learned that Nan Jianlong had fallen into a secondary coma and would not accept further visits. The nurse approached with the bill:

"Family members, please pay the relevant fees." Nan Li was puzzled: "Didn't you just pay the surgery fee? Why do you need to pay again?"

"The cost of intensive care and ventilators are not covered by basic medical insurance. Moreover, the ventilator is an imported device and is not reimbursed. Since he needs to use it continuously, it costs 1800 yuan a day."

"Oh my God, it's so expensive!" Cai Juying was shocked.

Tian Yulan grabbed the bill and looked through it with a frown: "Why is the price of the ventilator so high?" The nurse immediately explained: "This is imported equipment, there is no insurance reimbursement, and the patient can no longer leave it."

Tian Yulan's hand trembled slightly, as if what was in her hand was no longer an ordinary receipt, but a thick stack of banknotes. The ventilator used every day costs 1,800 yuan, which is more than 50,000 yuan a month, not counting other high medical expenses. How can I afford to stay in the ICU?

Zhang Yu thought this was reasonable. He had known people with the same condition as Nan Jianlong before. The cost of subsequent rehabilitation treatment was expected to be astronomical, at least hundreds of thousands of yuan per year. Moreover, this disease can sometimes last for a long time. As long as there is money to treat it, it can sometimes extend life by a few years, but the patient often suffers from it. Many people cannot afford the high cost and have no choice but to give up rescue and wait for the end of their lives at home.

It seemed that spending a million yuan to buy two years of life was not a bad idea, but now Nan Jianlong is not only seriously ill and unable to move or express himself, but he will also face endless sequelae and infections, as well as bedsores caused by long-term bed rest. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why Nan Jianlong wants to leave.

Tian Yulan suggested: "Why don't we follow Uncle Nan's wishes and give up treatment?" She looked at Cai Juying for her opinion. Cai Juying was conflicted, looking at Tian Yulan and then at Nan Jianlong behind the transparent glass, unable to make a decision.

At this time, Nan Li suddenly responded in a stern voice: "No, I must save Dad no matter what! Even if I have to sell the house to raise money, I will not give up."

Tian Yulan explained: "I'm not unconcerned about Uncle Nan. The doctor has made it clear that brain damage is irreversible. His condition will not improve, but will only get worse. It's better to let him accept the reality as soon as possible and avoid more pain."

Nan Li cursed uncontrollably: "You are talking without any hesitation. If that person is not your father, you will not say such things easily! Let me ask you, if the person lying in there is your mother, will you save her?"

Tian Yulan was speechless for a moment when facing the questioning, and finally looked at Cai Juying for help: "Mom, please say something, do you want to cure Uncle Nan or...?"

Cai Juying hesitated for a moment and then said firmly: "I want to be cured!"

Despite this, Nan Jianlong was eventually transferred to a rehabilitation hospital. Cai Juying spent almost all of her family's 200,000 yuan in savings. However, this money could only last for about two months, and the patient's condition must not deteriorate during this period. If there was any sign of trouble, she would have to be sent back to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Tian Yulan once asked a doctor why she chose a rehabilitation hospital. The doctor replied that the cost of hospital treatment was higher. There are strict sterile wards specially set up for such patients, which are called senior cadres wards. The cost is as high as 10,000 to 20,000 yuan per day, which is difficult for ordinary families to afford.

After hearing the price of the rehabilitation hospital, Cai Juying was hesitant because the family had no money left. Nan Li was unmoved and was willing to share part of the cost. This made Xia Junshan, who was standing by, look gloomy - their family was now penniless. In order to support Zhong Yi's education and training business, Xia Junshan had invested all of his remaining family savings of 500,000 yuan into it. He had originally planned that after this period of time, Nan Li's promotion and commission would improve the family's financial situation. Unexpectedly, Nan Jianlong's sudden illness had cost him nearly 400,000 yuan in medical expenses. Xia Junshan's own financial resources were really stretched, and he could do nothing to help with this matter.

Nan Li quarreled with Xia Junshan repeatedly because of financial pressure. Nan Li accused him of failing in investment and being unable to provide money, which escalated the tension between the two. Faced with the pain and the time and energy required to care for Nan Jianlong, after being admitted to the rehabilitation hospital, in addition to the cost, 24-hour care became a major task that Cai Juying could not afford. Anyone who has cared for paralyzed patients knows that turning over every two or three hours to prevent pressure sores is a must for patients who have been bedridden for a long time. Cai Juying barely managed to hold on for two days and had become noticeably thinner.