Chapter 205: Like a Seed Sprouting from the Soil

Just when Madam Fu and her parents were in a panic and completely lost, Tang Mingli returned.

After learning about the situation, they immediately handed the child over to the nanny and drove the two elderly people to the hospital.

Tang Mingli made it in ten minutes instead of the twenty-minute walk.

This was the first time Tang Mingli had ever been so anxious since she got a car, and the first time she had ever felt so powerless as to realize that even with a car, it might not be enough time to make it in time.

In the hospital, Gu Dazhi and his wife wept uncontrollably.

Before seeing a single medical worker emerge from the emergency room, Gu's mother stopped people and asked, "How is our Gu Lin?"

However, no one could answer her, because none of these people were involved in rescuing Gu Lin.

When Tang Mingli and her two companions arrived, before they could even begin searching, they followed the sound of crying and found the person.

The elderly couple rushed over, asking, "How is he?"

Seeing them, Gu Dazhi and his wife felt as if they had found their pillar of support.

Gu Dazhi cried out, "Auntie, you've finally come!"

Old Madam Fu was nearly frantic with worry. She stamped her foot and asked, "How is Gu Lin?"

Gu Dazhi pointed in the direction of the emergency room: "They've been taken in, they haven't come out yet."

Tang Mingli was more concerned about whether Gu Lin had brought the bottle from which she drank her medicine to show the doctor.

The answer was no, but fortunately, Gu Dazhi and his wife still remembered the words on the medicine bottle.

It wasn't one of those terrible, potent drugs; Tang Mingli breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when Gu Dazhi and his wife found her, Gu Lin was already unconscious, which made them very worried.

I really want to ask Gu Lin what they said to her this week at home. But now that Gu Lin's life or death is uncertain, these questions seem less important.

We'll talk about everything once everyone is alright.

After what seemed like an eternity, the door to the emergency room finally opened, and a nurse called out, "Who is Gu Lin's family member?"

A group of people swarmed forward.

The nurse was somewhat surprised and blurted out, "So many family members."

Then she changed the subject: "I don't know what to say about you. If you say you don't care about the patients, then so many people are anxiously waiting here. If you say you do care, then you drive people to despair."

When Gu's mother heard the words "dead end," she almost fainted.

"A dead end? My daughter..."

The nurse said, "He's been saved."

That short sentence put an end to the anxiety of everyone waiting outside the emergency room.

Not long after, Gu Lin was also wheeled out and sent to a regular ward.

Seeing her daughter regain consciousness, Gu's mother couldn't help but yell, "You brat, are you trying to drive your parents to their deaths?"

Seeing her so agitated, Tang Mingli sneered, "You're upset that the doctor brought the person back to life, is that it?"

Such sarcasm could easily be described as disrespectful to elders. However, Madam Fu and her parents did not think she had done anything wrong.

The eldest matriarch, Madam Fu, spoke up: "The child has been forced to this point, so shut your mouth that knows no restraint."

After scolding Gu's mother, she choked up and said to Fu Lin, "Child, tell your aunt how much injustice you suffered to this point? Tell your aunt, and your aunt will stand up for you."

Gu Lin's tears fell incessantly.

She didn't know what to say.

During the week she spent at home, her parents kept urging her to apologize to Yang Tao and beg for his forgiveness. She was filled with grief and indignation. That day, she happened to pass by a pesticide shop and, for some reason, bought a bottle.

But dying requires too much courage.

After buying the medicine, she didn't have the courage to drink it and could only hide it under the bed.

Today, she was supposed to go to work, but when she got there, she was told that the factory was not doing well and that she often had to take leave, so she was put on the factory's list of employees on unpaid leave.

In other words, starting today, she is still nominally a worker, but in reality, she has no job and no income.

This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Gu Lin. She wanted to beg the factory manager for help, but she saw that the factory manager's door was already crowded with people.

The cries and pleas were incessant, making her realize that pleading with the factory manager was useless.

I returned home in a daze, and before I could even mention it, my parents started nagging again.

"No one in our Gu family has ever divorced."

"If you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about your younger siblings. How are they supposed to get married if you keep acting like this?"

...

She felt utterly hopeless; no matter what she did, it seemed like a dead end. Since that was the case, she figured it was better to end it quickly than suffer for a long time.

Gu Lin grew increasingly grief-stricken. The stomach pumping had left her very weak, and she asked in a hoarse voice, "How am I supposed to live?"

These words were directed at Old Madam Fu, at herself, and even at the heavens.

His face was filled with sorrow and despair, which broke Old Madam Fu's heart.

"Silly child, you are really confused."

After this incident, Madam Fu had no way of getting Gu Lin to return to her home.

Three days later, after Gu Lin was discharged from the hospital, Tang Mingli drove her to the hospital to pick her up and take her back to the Fu family.

After several days of careful care, Gu Lin finally regained some vitality.

Finally, Madam Fu dared to speak frankly to her husband: "If anything happens to Gu Lin, I will have no face to see Caiping after I die."

Mr. Fu felt the same way.

“You’ve done very well. I’m the one who’s ashamed to face Caiping.”

"We've spent most of our lives together, why are we still distinguishing between you and me? Just because you're shameless doesn't mean I'm shameless."

The moment of emotion overwhelmed Mr. Fu.

He couldn't express his gratitude in words; he could only hold his wife's hand tightly.

However, in Madam Fu's eyes, this handshake was worth more than a thousand words.

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Because of Gu Lin's situation, Fu Yu has not been able to visit her father and cousin in Shenzhen even though the summer vacation is halfway over.

Despite her young age, she knew that there had been some trouble at home recently.

Once things seemed to have returned to normal, the little girl dared to ask her mother again, "Mom, are we going to Shenzhen again?"

This question made Tang Mingli realize that her daughter had been concerned about this matter all along and was still eagerly anticipating it.

"If Xiaoyu wants to go, Mom will take you."

As she spoke, a thought struck her.

Perhaps it wouldn't be bad to take Gu Lin to see the outside world.

That same day, Tang Mingli found an opportunity to discuss it with her grandmother.

Madam Fu also felt that letting Gu Lin go out for a walk would be more beneficial for her.

"Should we go as a family?"

Madam Fu shook her head: "You and your mother take Fu Yu with you, your grandfather and I will not go."

"Why?"

Madam Fu smiled and said, "To be honest, I've been a bit tired these past few days."

Tang Mingli understood.

Since that's the case, she decided to stay and keep them company.

Madam Fu saw through her thoughts and advised her before she could speak, "Take Xiaoyu with you. You young people should have your own lives and not be held back by the elderly. Besides, your grandfather and I are not without care, so go with peace of mind and do what you need to do. Moreover, I really hope that you can take Gu Lin out to see the world and let her know how vast it is."

Tang Mingli was persuaded.

So she went to discuss it with her mother-in-law and Gu Lin.

Gu Lin was initially very resistant, as she had only left Guangcheng once in her life, during the few years she was sent to the countryside.

She was afraid to go to unfamiliar places.

But Tang Mingli's persuasion was very powerful, and she was very tempted by it.

Seeing her wavering, Tang Mingli pulled out her trump card: "Xiaoyu, would you like your cousin Gu Lin to come to Shenzhen with us?"

“Yes. Aunt Gu Lin, why don’t you go with Xiao Yu?”

Gu Lin simply couldn't refuse a child's plea.

With a determined look, she nodded. "Then let's go."

Staying at the Fu family's house was much more comfortable, but when I was alone, I couldn't help but think a lot.

She thought about her son, about her messy affairs with the Yang family, and about how she would survive if the factory continued to perform poorly.

Sometimes when I think too much, thoughts of not wanting to live resurface.

Going out for a walk might help me temporarily forget about these things.

After agreeing on the terms, Tang Mingli drove them off.

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Entering Shenzhen, it feels like even the air is different.

At least that's how Gu Lin sees it.

The unfamiliar can not only frighten people, but also make them look forward to it.

Knowing that her cousin was coming, Tang Mingmei booked a table at a restaurant in advance to welcome them.

Gu Lin had actually met Tang Mingmei before, but it was a long time ago.

Everything I heard about Tang Mingmei after that was hearsay.

I heard she didn't have a good life after getting married, that her in-laws didn't like her after she had a daughter, that she got divorced, that she quit her job to start her own business, that she took her whole family to Shenzhen to escape her ex-husband's harassment, and that she's doing very well there...

Upon meeting her today, Gu Linzhen felt completely unfamiliar with Tang Mingmei.

The Tang Mingmei before my eyes was nothing like the one I had only briefly met years ago.

She was so stylish, confident, radiant, and full of energy.

She handled the group of people at the table with ease, able to respond to any conversation.

Gu Lin was very envious of Tang Mingmei.

The next day, Gu Lin went to the garment factory with her cousin and his wife.

Tang Mingli, the owner who had visited several times before, personally acted as a tour guide, leading Gu Lin on a tour of the production workshop, offices, canteen, dormitory, and so on, covering almost every corner of the garment factory.

Every place Gu Lin visited was awe-inspiring.

Especially in the workshop that can accommodate dozens of people, almost all of them are women.

Tall or short, fat or thin, old or young.

The huge workshop was like a gathering place for all kinds of women.

Everyone was focused on the piece of cloth in their hands, and the sewing machines were clattering loudly.

They proved to everyone with their strength that women are indeed stronger than men here.

For some reason, she felt a surge of excitement watching it, as if the roaring sewing machine was right on her chest.

Even after returning to Fu Ci's office, my heart was still pounding wildly.

Fu Ci had just finished his work and saw his family come in. He couldn't help but smile, got up from his desk, and sat down with them at the coffee table.

How did you feel after watching it?

This question was naturally directed at Gu Lin.

Gu Lin blushed slightly, unsure of what to say, and could only vaguely reply, "It's fine."

After saying that, he felt that his words were not enough to express his feelings, so he quickly added, "Very good."

As for what's so good about it, she really couldn't say.

Overall, it's very good.

The garment factory is great, Shenzhen is great, and everyone there is hardworking and dedicated.

That sense of security that comes from having one's own destiny in one's own hands.

Something seemed to burst from her chest.

Like a seed breaking through the soil and sprouting.

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