bioinnovel Chapter 31 Going for a Medical Examination
Chapter 31 Going for a Medical Examination
Lin Chen stood aside, looking at the expectation sparkling in his daughter's big eyes, and felt at ease.
A safe environment, a clean kitchen, and patient teachers—that's enough for a single father.
"Teacher Liu."
Lin Chen spoke, his tone calm, "I understand the situation in the park."
"I trust you with my child. Let's complete the formalities now. How do we pay the tuition?"
Ms. Liu stood up and gestured for him to come: "Mr. Lin, please come with me to the admissions office on the first floor."
Lin Chen, holding Tangtang's hand, followed Teacher Liu and Wang Hai into an office next door.
Teacher Liu sat down behind her desk and handed Lin Chen a detailed bill of fees.
"Mr. Lin, our kindergarten's fees are open and transparent."
The childcare fee is 4,500 yuan per month, and the food fee is 1,000 yuan per month, totaling 5,500 yuan per month.
Teacher Liu explained, "We are enrolling in the middle of the semester, and there are still two months left before the end of the semester."
You can pay for these two months first.
Five thousand five hundred a month, that's eleven thousand for two months.
Hearing this number, Wang Hai, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but swallow hard, even though he had a pretty good idea of what was going on.
Lin Chen took the detailed list, glanced at the total amount at the bottom, and did not hesitate at all.
"it is good."
Lin Chen took out his phone and opened WeChat's scan function.
"Just scan this QR code on the table, right?"
Lin Chen pointed to the signboard on his desk.
"Yes, Mr. Lin."
Teacher Liu nodded.
A crisp scanning sound, "Beep—".
Lin Chen entered the amount and pressed the payment password.
"WeChat payment successful, 11,000 yuan."
The entire payment process took less than half a minute.
Lin Chen deftly put his phone back into his pocket.
Teacher Liu quickly entered the information into the computer, and then handed the printed receipt and a kindergarten admission notice to Lin Chen with both hands.
"Mr. Lin, the payment has been settled."
However, for Tangtang to officially enroll in the park, we will need you to provide a few necessary documents.
Teacher Liu explained the subsequent procedures.
"You said it, I'll remember it."
Lin Chen took the documents. "First, is the original of the child's vaccination certificate."
Second, photocopies of the household registration booklet and the parents' ID cards.
Third, a "Children's Medical Examination Report for Kindergarten Entry" issued by the district maternal and child health hospital or a regular community hospital is required.
Finally, prepare six one-inch red-background ID photos for the child, to be used for the pick-up and drop-off card and for file creation.
Teacher Liu explained each document very clearly, "Once all these documents are prepared, you can bring Tangtang directly to Class 3 for registration at 8:00 AM tomorrow."
Lin Chen went through the requirements in his mind and nodded.
"Understood. I'll get these sorted out today."
Lin Chen stood up. "Okay, see you tomorrow."
Teacher Liu smiled and saw the three of them out of the office.
Stepping out of the kindergarten gate, the early summer morning sun shines on the sidewalk.
Wang Hai walked beside Lin Chen, looked at the receipt in Lin Chen's hand, and couldn't help but grin: "Brother Chen, that's great!"
I felt so good for you when you swept away those ten thousand dollars!
Our Tangtang is now attending a regular school!
Lin Chen folded the receipt neatly and put it in his pocket, then looked at Wang Hai.
"Fatty, it's getting late, we need to split up."
Lin Chen glanced at his watch.
It is 10:30 a.m. now.
I have to set up my stall at the building plaza at 4:30 pm, so time is a bit tight.
"You ride your tricycle to the farmers' market to stock up on goods."
Today's quantity is still 100 servings.
Buy eight trays of free-range eggs and two bunches of fresh scallions.
When choosing scallions, look for those with short white parts and bright green leaves, as these indicate high water content.
Lin Chen explained carefully, "We still have more than half a bag of the 100 jin of old rice we bought yesterday, which is more than enough. We don't need to buy any more rice."
While you're at it, please check the takeout containers and disposable spoons; if you're short, get some more from the market.
"Alright!"
Wang Hai took the tricycle keys from Lin Chen and said, "Don't worry, Brother Chen, I know how to buy scallions and pick eggs."
I checked the packing boxes when I went out earlier; there are still a few dozen left. I'll carry a couple more back on my way!
Lin Chen nodded: "Okay, let's go straight back to the rented apartment after we buy it."
Just wash the scallions and drain them.
I'll wash the rice myself and cook it myself when I get back.
The amount of water and the heat are crucial for making dry fried rice, and Lin Chen couldn't possibly delegate this task to someone else.
"Okay, then take care on your way, Brother Chen. I'll be going now!"
Wang Hai hopped on his tricycle, turned the throttle, and skillfully drove into the traffic on the street.
Watching Wang Hai leave, Lin Chen tightened his grip on Tangtang's hand.
"Come on, Tangtang. Daddy will take you to the hospital for a little check-up and to take some nice photos. Then you can go to kindergarten and play with your friends tomorrow."
"Daddy, do I need to get a shot at the hospital?"
Upon hearing the word "hospital," Tangtang instinctively clenched Lin Chen's two fingers, a hint of nervousness flashing in her big eyes.
"No injections, just measuring height and weight to see if Tangtang has grown taller."
Lin Chen squatted down and gently comforted his daughter.
Upon hearing that she wouldn't need a shot, Tangtang let out a long sigh of relief: "Okay!"
Tangtang must have grown taller!
Half an hour later, Lin Chen brought Tangtang to a regular community health service center not far from the urban village.
There aren't many people in the pediatric health care department.
Lin Chen registered and took Tangtang into the consultation room.
The doctor in the white coat was very kind.
"Little friend, stand up on this, and keep your back straight."
The doctor pointed to the height and weight scale and said.
Tangtang obediently took off her shoes and stood on them.
"Height 98 cm, weight 14.5 kg."
Looking at the data, the doctor recorded it and said to Lin Chen, "His height is normal."
Her weight is slightly underweight, but within the normal range for her age.
Just make sure to supplement your diet with some high-quality protein when you get back; there's no need to go overboard with supplements.
"Okay, I've got it."
Lin Chen nodded. He would gradually fatten up his daughter back to her original size once their living conditions improved.
During the subsequent heart and lung auscultation and vision test, Tangtang cooperated very well and did not cry at all.
Until the last item, a finger prick blood test.
When the nurse came over with the lancet, Tangtang looked at the needle, her little mouth immediately pursed, and her eyes instantly filled with tears, but she stubbornly held back and did not back away.
"Don't be afraid, Tangtang, Daddy is holding you."
It's like being gently bitten by an ant; it's over in no time.
Lin Chen sat in a chair, holding his daughter in his arms, covering Tangtang's eyes with one hand and steadily supporting her little arm with the other.
A soft "snap" sound.
The lancet quickly pierced Tangtang's fingertip.
Tangtang's body trembled, and tears streamed down her face, but she still obediently stretched out her hand.
"Alright, alright, you're so brave, little one, you didn't cry out loud."
The nurse quickly squeezed out a few drops of blood, collected them, and pressed a cotton swab against the injection site.
Lin Chen took the cotton swab, pressed it against her daughter's fingers, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Our Tangtang is the best! The checkup is over."
Ten minutes later, Lin Chen received the "Children's Kindergarten Health Examination Form" stamped with the official seal.
All indicators are healthy.
After leaving the community hospital, Lin Chen took Tangtang to a photo studio next door.
"Little friend, sit on this little round stool, straighten your back, and smile at the camera."
The photographer stood behind the camera, giving directions.
Tangtang sat in front of the red backdrop, her two little hands neatly placed on her knees.
She remembered that she could go to kindergarten tomorrow, and a sweet smile immediately appeared on her lips.
"Click."
The flash went off, freezing the image.
Twenty minutes later, Lin Chen, holding six developed one-inch red-background photos, led Tangtang out of the photo studio.
Medical examination form, photos, and household registration booklet.
All the admission materials were prepared within just two hours.
Lin Chen raised his head and glanced at the midday sun of early summer overhead.
Although he had been on the go all morning, his steps were very steady.
"Come on, Tangtang, let's go home."
Lin Chen held his daughter's hand and said, "Uncle Fatty is still waiting for us to prepare the food. We need to set up our stall to earn money this afternoon."
"Okay! I'll go home and help Dad with the chores!"
Tangtang happily strode along, closely following Lin Chen.