Time-Travel: The Tragic Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character Makes a Comeback
CHAPTER 11: The 1970s Naive Supporting Girl (11)
The next day,
Song Susu got up early. After barely getting a night’s rest at the hospital, she did a quick wash-up and went out to buy some breakfast to bring back.
After a night of recovery, Song Yuanchao was already able to get out of bed and wash up on his own.
Just after the siblings finished breakfast, the medical staff came in for a checkup.
Song Yuanchao’s condition had been quite serious the day before, so a department director and two attending doctors came together. Everyone was very attentive to the child’s condition.
After a thorough examination, they were genuinely surprised. His recovery was excellent, incredibly fast even.
Not only had his overall condition improved significantly, but the bruising on his abdomen had completely faded.
After marveling for a while, they could only chalk it up to a child’s strong natural healing ability.
Having been in bed for a full day and night, Song Yuanchao felt completely fine and asked the doctor when he could be discharged.
Although his condition had improved, the doctor still recommended another 2 days of observation.
Song Yuanchao drooped a little at that. Once the doctor left, he climbed out of bed anyway.
Still wearing his hospital gown, he sat on a stool and started peeling an apple for his sister.
“Sis, I really feel like my body’s already fine. I don’t think I need to stay in the hospital anymore.”
“Then we’ll observe for one more day today. If there’s no problem, we’ll be discharged tomorrow,” Song Susu said gently.
“Okay!”
Song Yuanchao beamed with happiness.
Just then, Song Jianjun came in again.
“Susu, how is Yuanchao doing today?”
Seeing the uninvited Song Jianjun, Song Yuanchao frowned first. He clearly did not want to deal with him and lowered his head, continuing to peel the apple without a word.
Song Susu could more or less guess why he was here. On one hand, he wanted to check whether Uncle Li had returned. On the other, he was obviously trying to scheme over the siblings’ assets.
After all, the real reason they had called Song Susu back this time was to make her sign the property sale agreement.
Compared to the money from selling the property and her parents’ compensation, the 7,000 yuan taken yesterday was just a small part.
Song Susu raised an eyebrow and said lightly, “Uncle Li hasn’t come back. You came for nothing.”
Song Jianjun smiled when he heard that. “Second Uncle isn’t here to see Uncle Li. I mainly came to check on you two. Susu, can you help Second Uncle with something?”
“No,” Song Susu replied without hesitation.
The smile on Song Jianjun’s face stiffened. “Susu, I won’t let you help for nothing. Once it’s done, I’ll give you 10 yuan.”
“10 yuan to brush me off? I don’t need it.”
“Then 100 yuan, okay!”
The moment he said it, Song Jianjun regretted it. 100 yuan was two months of his salary.
Seeing his obvious urge to take it back, Song Susu let out a soft scoff. “What kind of favor is it? If it’s about signing anything, don’t even think about it. My little uncle just wants to sell my mom’s house to buy himself a new one, right? Keep dreaming.”
Song Jianjun choked. He had not expected her to know so much.
“No, that’s not it. How could Second Uncle help your little uncle bully you two? I just want you to go to the bank with me. Second Uncle needs to handle something there.”
Right now, getting the money was the most important thing. As for selling the house, it would not end up in his hands anyway, so he might as well stop worrying about it.
The bank. That meant withdrawing money.
Song Susu immediately guessed what he was planning.
He was definitely trying to withdraw her parents’ compensation. Since he needed her present, it clearly was not an ordinary savings account.
At this time, deposits were not tied to real names. Everything depended on the passbook.
But there were exceptions. Compensation paid out by the state, stamped with an official seal, required the recipient’s ID to withdraw.
That was exactly why the Song family had called her back. On one hand, to sign the house sale. On the other, to have her show up and withdraw the money. Two birds with one stone.
Too bad she, Ye Susu, is here. That path was blocked. (T/N: Tasker real name.)
With a plan forming in her mind, Song Susu settled her brother and prepared to go with him.
Song Jianjun finally let out a breath of relief and reminded her to bring her ID.
Song Susu ignored him and held out her hand instead. “Where’s the 100 yuan?”
Song Jianjun did not have any money on him at all, so he made an excuse. “Susu, once we get to the bank and withdraw the money, Second Uncle will give it to you.”
“That won’t do. What if you trick me?”
Song Susu glanced at his wrist. “That watch should be worth about 100 yuan. Use it as collateral.”
“No, this is…” The words reached his lips before Song Jianjun hurriedly stopped himself.
“If not, then forget it. You’re free to leave.”
Song Susu looked completely unmovable. Left with no choice, Song Jianjun ground his teeth and took off the watch, handing it to her.
In the end, the two of them went to the bank together. The whole time, Song Jianjun stayed on high alert, only taking out that large deposit slip at the very last moment to hand it to the bank staff.
Along the way, Song Susu tried to coax it out of him, but he was far too cautious.
When the bank clerk asked her for her ID, she patted her pocket and said casually that she had left it in the hospital ward.
Song Jianjun’s face instantly darkened. He wanted to explode, but this was clearly not the right place.
Out of caution, he turned to the bank clerk and said, “Comrade, give me the deposit slip back first. I’ll come again after I get the documents.”
“One person can wait here while the other goes to get them, can’t they?” the clerk replied, sounding a little speechless.
There were hardly any customers at the bank. In an entire morning, only a few people showed up.
Song Susu chimed in as well. “Second Uncle, you go back and get them. I’m right here. I’m not going to run away.”
Song Jianjun had nothing to say. After hesitating for a moment, he worried that being too stubborn about the slip might raise her suspicions, so he hurriedly left.
The moment he was gone, Song Susu deliberately spoke to the bank clerk. “Miss, this money is compensation for my parents’ deaths. That means no one but me can withdraw it, right?”
“That’s right,” the clerk replied.
There was sympathy in her eyes. The slip carried a special official seal, so only the surviving child was allowed to withdraw the money.
“I actually brought my documents,” Song Susu said quietly. “I was afraid my Second Uncle would take the money and refuse to give it to me. Could you help me withdraw it?”
She pulled out her documents from her pocket and handed them over, including the certificate issued by the rural brigade that allowed her to return to the City.
The clerk understood immediately. Every family had its own troubles. An orphan with both parents gone and such a large sum of money was bound to attract greedy eyes. Thankfully, this girl was clever.
She did not hesitate and processed everything for her.
The procedure was quick. Song Susu received the money, a total of 16,000 yuan. In this era, it was an enormous sum.
She put the cash into her system space.
On her way out, she ran into Song Jianjun, who came jogging back, out of breath.
“Susu, why are you out here? There’s no ID in the hospital room. Think carefully, where did you leave it?”
Song Susu rolled her neck lazily and joked, “Probably in the washroom where people fetch water. I washed up there this morning. I’ll go take a look.”
With that, she walked off.
Song Jianjun was in a rush to get back to the bank for the passbook and did not bother following her.
When he entered the bank and heard from the clerk that the money from the deposit slip had already been withdrawn, Song Jianjun’s vision went black. He nearly fainted on the spot.
That little bitch Song Susu! This had to be something she planned from the very beginning.
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Meanwhile, Song Susu had successfully tucked away a massive sum of money. She even sold the watch for a bit over 100 yuan, which was a nice little bonus she had not expected.
On the way back to the hospital, she practically walked with a breeze under her feet.
The compensation money was 16,000, plus the 7,000 from yesterday. That brought her total savings to 23,000. Add the extra 100 or so in pocket money, and life in this era could be very comfortable.
As soon as she returned to the hospital ward, she saw Li Yanlong had arrived, with Wang Yanli beside him.
“Uncle Li, Aunt Wang.”
Song Susu greeted them.
Li Yanlong looked at her and found it just as his wife had said. She seemed much more composed, steady, and graceful. He smiled in relief.
“Susu, you’ve been taking care of your brother day and night. You’ve worked hard. Go home with your aunt, wash up, and get some rest. Uncle Li will stay here with Yuanchao.”
Song Yuanchao nodded as well. “Sis, you didn’t sleep well last night. Go rest. I can take care of myself too.”
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