Killer Nights

Chapter 20: Who's Paying the Hospital Bill

Just before lunch, a nurse from the in-patient department walked into A-Jiao’s hospital room and handed her a billing invoice for her hospital stay.  

“Whoa!  Is it really that much?” a startled A-Jiao asked as she read the invoice.  She bit her lip.  “Could I get a 20% discount?”

“You’re kidding, right?  This is a hospital, not a flea market,” the nurse retorted, shooting A-Jiao a look.  “It’s thanks to a special request by Dr. Wang that we’re allowing you to pay your bill at the end of your stay.  Besides, you’re not the one on the hook for the bill, so there’s no need to be so nervous.”  With that, the nurse walked out of the room without a second glance.

“What the heck?  I’m not on the hook for the bill?  Who’s paying then, you?” A-Jiao muttered softly behind the nurse’s back as she made a face at her.  “If I’m not responsible for the bill… Wait a second, is that idiot cop paying for my stay...