Chapter 15: New Intelligence: Early Stage Cervical Cancer!
Creak, creak…
Jiang Tao trudged home through the accumulated snow.
First, he washed his face with hot water, then poured it into another basin to soak his feet.
After soaking his feet, he got into bed, pulled up the quilt, and opened his mobile phone to find a book to read.
When he found a book he was interested in, he would collect it, give it a monthly ticket, and leave a comment.
This way, he could add some data to the author’s book, helping them get better recommendations.
The author would also write with more energy, and he himself would enjoy reading more!
This is how he spoils the small authors on Qidian!
Soon, the time came to 12 AM.
Jiang Tao closed the reading interface on his mobile phone and, with a thought, opened the intelligence system to check for new intelligence.
【Today’s Intelligence】: You had contact with He Fang yesterday, obtaining intelligence –
He Fang is currently in the early stages of cervical cancer. Early detection and early treatment yield better results!
…
“What is this?”
Seeing the intelligence that had just refreshed, Jiang Tao’s expression became tense.
Sister-in-law seemed fine, but she has cervical cancer?
Seeing the word “cancer,” Jiang Tao’s heart tightened.
Fortunately, it’s early stage!
“I need to remind Brother Wang tomorrow! This thing can’t be ignored!”
“If it’s discovered late, it can be fatal!”
As the intelligence indicated, cervical cancer is definitely more treatable, and even curable, the earlier it is detected.
The later it is discovered, the harder it is to treat, and the higher the mortality rate!
“When I earn money someday, I’ll have my Old Mother, Xu Li, my Mother-in-law, and my Wife’s younger sister all get the nine-valent vaccine!”
“This thing is really…”
“Life is unpredictable. Sister-in-law seemed perfectly fine, how could she have…”
Although no intelligence about making money was refreshed today, Jiang Tao didn’t feel it was a loss.
He and Wang Lianming were from the same village and had worked together for over six years, their relationship as close as brothers.
He Fang was also very good to Jiang Tao.
Every time her family made dumplings, they would invite Jiang Tao to eat with them.
When they steamed buns or fried meatballs, they would also have Wang Lianming bring some to Jiang Tao.
While mentally planning how to remind Brother Wang when he saw him tomorrow,
Jiang Tao lay on his pillow and drifted off to sleep in a daze.
The next morning at 7 AM.
Jiang Tao was woken up by the alarm on his mobile phone.
There was no additional intelligence income today, so Jiang Tao was reluctant to go for lamb soup.
He simply boiled a packet of instant noodles at home and added two fried eggs to make a meal.
After breakfast, he went downstairs and walked towards where his truck was parked at the village entrance.
As he neared the village entrance, Jiang Tao saw a familiar figure ahead.
Wang Lianming, Brother Wang!
Wang Lianming seemed to sense someone familiar behind him and turned his head, his eyes meeting Jiang Tao’s.
“Xiao Jiang, were you trying to sneak up on me? You were following so quietly and didn’t say anything!”
Wang Lianming stopped and teased Jiang Tao with a smile.
“Hahaha, no, no. I was just pondering something in my mind and got a bit distracted.”
“Pondering what?”
“Making money! It’s almost Spring Festival, so I need to earn more to go home for the holidays!”
Wang Lianming suddenly asked, “By the way, Jiang Tao, when are you planning to go back this year?”
Jiang Tao said as he walked, “I plan to go back around the 27th or 28th of the twelfth lunar month, depending on the situation.”
Wang Lianming said, “Then let’s plan for the 27th of the twelfth lunar month. You come to my place, and we’ll make dumplings!
We’ll invite Xiao Liu, Xiao Dan, Xiao Zhang, and the others too, and have a lively gathering.”
Jiang Tao readily agreed, “Okay! It’s been a while since I’ve gotten together with Xiao Liu and them. I’ll be in charge of buying the wine!”
“You kid, why are you being so polite with your brother? Just bring your mouth! If you’re drinking at my place, it’s not your turn to buy the wine!”
Wang Lianming knew that Jiang Tao’s family’s financial situation wasn’t great this year, so he naturally wouldn’t let him spend too much money. He said as they walked:
“By the way, Jiang Tao, if you’re short on cash for Spring Festival, I can lend you 20,000 yuan to tide you over. Just give it back when you have the spare money.”
…
Hearing Wang Lianming offer to lend him money, in the cold weather, Jiang Tao felt a warmth in his heart.
Brother Wang is a truly dependable person!
“Thanks, Brother Wang. If I really need it, I won’t be polite.”
“That’s the spirit. We’re like brothers, why be polite.”
Wang Lianming patted Jiang Tao’s shoulder with a smile, truly a responsible elder brother.
While chatting idly with Wang Lianming, Jiang Tao was mentally contemplating how to give him a reminder.
Seeing they were almost at their trucks, Jiang Tao finally spoke:
“By the way, Brother Wang, how has Sister-in-law been feeling lately? Has she had a physical examination recently?”
“If there’s no illness or disaster, why have a physical exam! Isn’t that just giving money to the hospital! If I have that spare money, I’d rather buy some fruit and meat to eat myself.”
Wang Lianming appeared indifferent, but if it weren’t for the village’s persistent push for cooperative medical insurance these past two years, he wouldn’t have even paid for that.
He and his wife, He Fang, had good health, only getting a cold or fever for a few days at most each year, and recovering quickly with cold medicine.
“You can’t say that, Brother Wang. Last night, my wife called me and said that three of her high school classmates were consecutively diagnosed with cervical cancer this year.”
“One early stage, two late stage, it’s terrifying!”
“As soon as I heard that, I immediately had her take my mother, her mother, and her younger sister for a physical examination today. It’s a small expense for peace of mind.”
In his haste, Jiang Tao fabricated a story, making it sound plausible and convincing, showcasing his talent for storytelling.
“Damn, three in a row? Is that thing so prevalent now?”
Upon hearing Jiang Tao’s words, Wang Lianming’s heart sank, and he felt a chill.
He used to feel that thing was distant and didn’t affect him much.
Now, hearing Jiang Tao say that cancer cases were happening close to home, the feeling was certainly different.
“Who would have thought! After the pandemic, everyone’s physique isn’t as good, and various illnesses have increased.”
Jiang Tao said as he walked, “I plan to have Xu Li, my Old Mother, and them get an annual physical examination from now on; it’s just spending money for peace of mind!”
Although Jiang Tao was fabricating a story at this moment, he genuinely intended to have Xu Li take both sets of parents for a physical examination.
He Fang’s cancer diagnosis had deeply affected him.
Wang Lianming said, “Alright, I’ll talk to your Sister-in-law tonight after work and see what she thinks.”
Jiang Tao added a final reminder, “Brother Wang, you must take this matter seriously. Save where you can, but don’t skimp on what’s essential.”
“Okay, okay, I’ll listen to you this time. I’m off to work.”
Wang Lianming patted Jiang Tao’s shoulder with a smile and strode towards his truck.
“Brother Wang, I can only remind you this much. I hope Sister-in-law has good fortune!”
Jiang Tao sighed, then turned and got into his own truck, beginning his day of hard labor.
Jiang Tao had good luck today.
After a busy day, he earned over 700 yuan.
After deducting fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear, the net profit was about 500 yuan!
“Damn it, out of gas again.”
After finishing the day’s work, Jiang Tao saw that the fuel tank was empty again.
There was no choice but to go to his usual gas station and spend over 600 yuan to fill the tank.
That’s it, all the money earned today went back into the truck!
It’s no wonder Xu Li always said the truck was Jiang Tao’s “little wife.”
He spent far more on his “little wife” than on his “big wife,” Xu Li.
Repairs, maintenance, refueling – maintaining the vehicle cost tens of thousands a year.
Xu Li was reluctant to even buy cosmetics, spending less than ten thousand a year on herself.
After refueling, Jiang Tao asked the Elder Sister for two towels and two packs of paper towels.
After collecting the free gifts, just as he was about to drive away, he heard an exaggerated roar of engines from behind.
Glancing in the rearview mirror, he saw a red Ferrari sports car!
“Damn, they’re really rich!”
Looking at their “little wife” and then at his own, Jiang Tao started the engine and left.
It was past 7 PM when he returned to his Xiao Shahe Rental Room.
On his way home today, Jiang Tao had bought two jin of loose frozen dumplings at Pang Dongdong Supermarket.
According to Yu Dongdong, these dumplings were handmade by some elderly women in the village and sold through him.
Jiang Tao would buy two jin when he felt like eating dumplings; they tasted even better than the big brand frozen dumplings.
Back in the rental room, he plugged in the electric pot, added cold water directly to the dumplings, and sprinkled some salt into the water.
In less than 8 minutes, the water in the pot boiled, and the dumplings floated to the surface.
After the water boiled again for three minutes, Jiang Tao turned off the heat and scooped all the dumplings into a bowl.
Just as he finished scooping the dumplings, Xu Li made her routine check-in video call.
Jiang Tao placed the bowl of dumplings on the table and answered the video call with a swipe of his finger.
The screen flickered, and Xu Li’s image appeared.
“Hello, Husband, why are you home so late today? What are you eating?”
The moment he saw his wife, Jiang Tao instantly felt that his own “big wife” was even more beautiful and charming.
“Today I’m eating Sister-in-law… no, I’m eating dumplings. I wanted dumplings, so I bought some on the way home.”
“Hahaha, eating your big sister-in-law, you want to eat a person!”
Jiang Tao’s words made Xu Li on the other end of the phone laugh for quite a while.
This Silly Wife has a really low threshold for humor!
