Who's Going to Foot the Bills?

The four of them followed Doctor Li into the office, where Doctor Li promptly placed a stack of papers on the table. "Hey! This is the cost for the next few days."

Chen Lian spoke up, "The person who sent Li Jin here promised to pay the bill once every three days. It's been six days, and no one has come."

Doctor Li knocked on the paper with his finger and said, "Since you want to see Li Jin and claim to be her son and daughter-in-law, let's see who will cover this fee."

Xia He and Chen Lian were stunned as they stared at the thick document.

After a moment, Chen Lian reacted, "How are we supposed to know that this is the cost of my mother's hospital stay?"

Xia He added, "Yes! Where is your evidence? Why should we give you money when you ask us for it?"

Doctor Li appeared prepared and replied, "I'll take you to see the patient now.