Chapter 10: Jacob's Help
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
At that moment, the phone suddenly rang. When Anita saw that it was an unfamiliar phone number, she thought that the loan provider had called to tell her that the loan had been approved.
After all, Anita had asked several loan providers these few days and they had all rejected her on the grounds that she didn't have any assets to mortgage. So when she heard the phone ring, she subconsciously picked it up. "Hello."
"Hello, Madam!" A surprised voice came from the other end.
"I'm Jacob. Do you remember me? You saved my wife's life in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I didn't get to thank you yet," Jacob said excitedly.
"It's okay. It's really no big deal. It's good that your wife is fine now." Anita was also very happy that her good deed was remembered, and she was slightly relieved.
"Yes. My wife is very healthy now, but she has been nagging us to thank you. Do you have time tonight? We would like to invite you to our house for a meal," Jacob said sincerely.
Anita thought about it for a moment. She knew that this couple really wanted to thank her, but given the current situation, she was in no mood or time to participate. "I'm sorry, Mr. Jacob. I'm very grateful for your invitation. It's just that my father is ill, and I really don't have the time or energy to attend now."
When Jacob heard that Anita was in the hospital, he hurriedly asked, "Your father is in the hospital? What's the situation? I hope you don't mind my inquiry. I know some people in the hospital who might be able to help you."
"Thank you. The surgery has been scheduled. I don't need any help at the moment," Anita replied gratefully.
"What about the fees? Do you need help? Don't be shy about asking. I hope you can give us a chance to repay you for saving her life" Jacob said kindly, as if he knew that Anita would refuse.
Actually, Jacob dared to say this because he knew Anita's character. Even though it was just a brief meeting, Jacob and his wife had a very good impression of her.
When Anita heard the old man say this, she felt conflicted. However, she was still short of more than half of the surgery fees, so she said shamelessly, "It's indeed a little difficult to pay…"
"No problem. I'll send the driver over immediately," Jacob said heartily.
After hanging up, Anita still couldn't calm down. When Jacob's driver contacted her and sent the check over, he even said, "Sir told you to fill it up as you wish."
Even if Anita needed money, she was not a greedy person, so she only filled in the amount she needed on the check.
The driver was a little shocked when he saw the number Anita had filled in.
These days, there were actually people who didn't want free money. When Mr. Jacob asked him to send a check to her and asked him to let this girl fill in the numbers, he thought that Mr. Jacob had misjudged her. Unexpectedly, she was indeed special.
After sending Mr. Jacob's driver away, Anita took the check in her hand, and only then did everything seem real. Her father's medical expenses had finally been paid off, and the burden on her shoulders had been lifted.
Anita thought about it for a moment, then took out her phone and called Mr. Jacob. "Mr. Jacob, I've received the check. I'm really grateful to you. Don't worry, I'll definitely pay you back. I attend New York University and major in…"
"Okay, you don't have to tell me about your studies. If I was afraid that you would run, I wouldn't have let the driver send you a check," Jacob said with a bright smile.
On the other hand, Anita felt a little embarrassed after hearing this. It seemed like she was thinking too much about it. There were still many good people in the world.
Jacob continued, "By the way, young lady, when your father is well, remember our agreement to come to my house for dinner. My wife has wanted to see you for a long time."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely be there on time. I'm really grateful to you," Anita said sincerely.
Jacob laughed and hung up.
With the surgery fees resolved, Anita immediately contacted the attending doctor to confirm the surgery time.
They were anxious as they were waiting. Her father's surgery had lasted for most of the day, but luckily, the situation was good and the surgery was very successful.
After the operation, Anita and her mother had been accompanying her father. During that time, her parents had been saying that they wanted to thank the person who had lent Anita the money. Nowadays, there weren't many such generous people left, so they asked Anita to treat them to a good meal.
Half a month passed by in a flash. Her father's body had recovered quite well and he was able to get off the bed and walk.
It was just that the wound from the surgery had not healed yet, but it was possible to be discharged and go home to recover. Her parents couldn't keep staying in the hospital, so Anita helped them get discharged and sent them home.
The surgery went smoothly and her parents returned to their hometown to recuperate. Anita had wanted to stay home and accompany them more.
It was just that her parents had always disagreed since they felt that it was not good for Anita to take too much time off school. They were afraid that Anita would not be able to keep up with her studies, so as soon as her father was discharged, the two of them hurried Anita back to school.
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