There was not enough money for Kang Kang’s surgery for the time being. Fortunately, he was still young, so it would still be possible to do it next year. Right now, An An’s cleft lip had to be treated this year.
During the monthly break, Jiang Chan returned to the orphanage. Together with Dean Fan, she took Kang Kang and An An on the journey to the provincial capital hospital. The reason for bringing Kang Kang along was also to give him a physical examination. Kang Kang’s checkups were very frequent, so they had to be extremely cautious.
Dean Fan had rarely traveled far. The farthest place she usually went was the city. She had never been to the provincial capital. At this moment, she was holding Kang Kang, An An clutching the corner of her clothes, while Jiang Chan busied herself handling procedures.
It was obvious at a glance that Jiang Chan was the one in charge. Having gone through several lifetimes, she was already experienced. There were very few situations she had not encountered.
An aunt beside Dean Fan smiled and said, “Big sister, you are truly blessed. Your granddaughter is already so capable at such a young age.”
Dean Fan smiled proudly. “Xiao Chan is the most promising of all.”
Although she looked proud, Dean Fan sighed inwardly. If not for their circumstances, girls of this age would all be little princesses.
But fate had played tricks on them. Still, looking at the capable Jiang Chan now, Dean Fan felt that this was not necessarily a bad thing. It was better for a person to become independent early.
Watching Jiang Chan run around busily, An An’s eyes were full of admiration. He blinked. “Grandma Fan, I want to be as capable as Sister Chan in the future.”
Dean Fan stroked An An’s little curls. “How is your Sister Chan so capable?”
The aunt who had been sitting with Dean Fan happened to be nearby. She also widened her eyes, curious about what An An would say.
An An counted on his fingers. “A lot of things. Sister Chan is very capable. She can cook delicious food, she can make money, and she studies well…”
Although An An was still young, children like him matured early. He knew many things that his peers did not. In his small heart, Jiang Chan was the most capable person.
Dean Fan smiled brightly and rubbed An An’s head. “Your Sister Chan achieved all this through her own effort. An An must also work hard to become someone like your Sister Chan.”
An An responded crisply, “I will definitely work hard and let all the children in the orphanage live a good life.”
Kang Kang, who had been dozing in Dean Fan’s arms, also clenched his little fist. “I also want to learn from Sister Chan.”
The aunt was not someone who knew nothing. Hearing An An mention the orphanage and seeing the children’s clothing, she roughly guessed where they came from.
She sighed and glanced at Jiang Chan’s composed face. No wonder she was so capable at such a young age. She came from an orphanage. Children from poor families grow up early.
It took more than two hours to get from here to the provincial capital. Jiang Chan did not stay idle. After taking full care of An An, Kang Kang, and Dean Fan, she sat by the window holding a book in the original language, turning to the bookmarked page and continuing to read.
The aunt glanced at Jiang Chan, who was immersed in her book, then looked at An An with the cleft lip and the listless Kang Kang. Compassion rose in her heart. She herself was a kind person and got along well with Dean Fan.
After learning that they had brought the two children to seek medical treatment, the aunt gave them a contact. “This is Director Wang from the Provincial Affiliated Hospital. He is an expert in heart disease. You can contact him directly.”
Dean Fan wiped her hands before carefully taking the slip of paper. “Thank you so much. We were just worrying about where to take Kang Kang for treatment.”
The aunt waved her hand. “You are welcome. It is just that I feel a connection with you. Little girl, keep it up.”
After speaking, the aunt left without looking back. Jiang Chan nodded slightly to her and watched her disappear into the crowd before finding a place to stay near the train station.
They arrived at the provincial capital around noon. After a simple lunch, Jiang Chan and Dean Fan each took one child and went to the hospital. An An’s cleft lip was a minor surgery and was completed that same day.
Afterward, they only needed to go home and take good care of him. The doctor instructed that the five to seven days after surgery were critical for wound healing. Judging from the current results, the outcome was quite good.
Jiang Chan finally let out half a sigh of relief. The cost of the cleft lip surgery was not high. It was just that the orphanage had not been able to afford it before. In the end, it was because the orphanage had been too poor.
After bringing An An back to the hotel, Jiang Chan carefully instructed him on how to eat. He could not use a straw and could only use a spoon. An An listened very seriously.
Compared to Kang Kang, he was already a big child. He understood his current condition and was especially careful. After successfully completing the surgery, Dean Fan also felt much more at ease. That evening, she even ate half a bowl more than usual.
Jiang Chan’s monthly break was only two days. After dinner, she called Director Wang using the contact information. After hearing about Kang Kang’s condition, he immediately agreed and asked them to come to the Provincial Affiliated Hospital at eight o’clock.
Hospitals were especially crowded on weekends. Jiang Chan and Dean Fan arrived before seven. The Provincial Affiliated Hospital truly lived up to its reputation. There were many people.
After watching Director Wang conduct a series of examinations on Kang Kang, he put down the X rays. “You have taken decent care of him, but this child’s surgery cannot be delayed any longer. At the latest next year, it must be done next year. Otherwise…”
He did not continue, but Jiang Chan understood. She frowned slightly. It seemed she still had to find a way to make money. According to Director Wang’s estimate, Kang Kang’s surgery would cost at least three hundred thousand yuan.
There would also be a period of observation afterward. Compared to Jiang Chan’s estimate of five hundred thousand, the actual cost would only be higher.
Jiang Chan thought it over. If she could really win gold medals in the competitions, then Kang Kang’s surgery fees would be covered.
If they relied solely on the orphanage to save money, it would probably take several more years. But Kang Kang’s body could not wait that long.
Having made a decision, Jiang Chan stood up, calm and composed. “We will find a way to handle the surgery costs. We will head back first. Thank you, Director Wang.”
Doctor Wang also stood up. “You are welcome. This is what we doctors should do.”
He could tell that the people before him were not well off. He could only sigh that when people are poor, they cannot even afford medical treatment. What the poor fear most is getting sick.
After walking out of the hospital building, seeing that Dean Fan was still worried, Jiang Chan comforted her. “Do not worry. I will find a way to cover Kang Kang’s surgery costs.”
Dean Fan sighed. “It is such a large amount. You are still a student. How can you find a way?”
She adjusted Kang Kang in her arms. He was thin and frail. “The barbecue stall has only earned fifty to sixty thousand yuan over the past few months, and we still have to take care of the other children. There is really not much that can be used for Kang Kang.”
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Thanks for the chapter!