Hearing Zhang Weiguo's heart-wrenching screams, Shen Xiang dropped the cup in her hand with a clatter, splashing water everywhere.

She didn't bother to tidy herself up and stumbled forward to hold Zhang Weiguo down.

"Brother Weiguo! Calm down! The doctor said your wound hasn't healed yet, so you absolutely mustn't get excited, or it'll reopen and cause a disaster!"

"My hand...my hand...Shen Xiang, what happened to my hand? Am I dreaming? How could I lose my hand! I can't lose my hand!"

Zhang Weiguo roared, hot tears streaming down his face, struggling like a madman.

Hearing the commotion, the nurse rushed in and, together with Shen Xiang, struggled to hold Zhang Weiguo down.

He couldn't accept the fact that he had become disabled, so they had to give him a sedative injection before he slowly calmed down.

Shen Xiang hugged Zhang Weiguo, tears streaming down her face.

"Brother Weiguo, what's done is done, let's not think about it anymore, okay? No matter what, he's still alive, and that's the most important thing!"

No matter what, the man in front of her was the one she loved.

I really can't bear to see him in so much pain, looking so hopeless.

"I'm useless... I've become useless... Why is this happening? Why?"

Zhang Weiguo muttered to himself, completely ignoring Shen Xiang's words of comfort.

Shen Xiang could only cry and gently pat his back, not knowing what else she could do.

Once Zhang Weiguo had calmed down a bit, he asked in a hoarse voice.

"Shen Xiang, where is Mom? Does she know about this? And Dad...?"

"My godmother and the others already know about this, but they're keeping it from my godfather because they're afraid he can't handle such a shock."

That being said, Shen Xiang did not believe that Li Dahong would keep this matter from Zhang Yaozu.

Aside from Zhang Weiguo, the dutiful son, people like Li Dahong, the elder brother, and his wife had long wished for Zhang Yaozu to die.

Now Zhang Weiguo has lost an arm and is unable to have children, making him a complete cripple.

Even if I can get compensation and a less demanding job, my future prospects will definitely not be as good as before I lost my hand.

Given Li Dahong's personality, she would dream of ways to anger Zhang Yaozu to death first, so that she could support her family and hook up with other men.

"My mom must have gone to the factory to cause trouble again..."

Zhang Weiguo knew that Li Dahong would never let this go so easily, given his temper.

In the past, he would have just felt ashamed and would have quickly asked Shen Xiang to persuade Li Dahong to come back.

But now that I've lost an arm, my future looks bleak.

I don't know what to do anymore...

Who has time to care what Li Dahong is up to?

"Brother Weiguo, let me get you some eggs and porridge. You've been unconscious for over two days and haven't eaten anything. You must be hungry..."

Shen Xiang wiped away her tears and got up to leave.

As she turned her back, she heard Zhang Weiguo say weakly, "Thank you, Shen Xiang."

“…Brother Weiguo, there’s no need to tell me these things. You should know how I feel about you. Back then, it was you who took care of me and Jiang’er and brought us back despite everyone’s objections.”

“Jiang’er and I will always remember this kindness. You should rest well, I’ll go prepare something for you to eat.”

"..."

After leaving the ward, Shen Xiang breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although what she said was from the bottom of her heart, she also had her own ulterior motives.

First, she liked Zhang Weiguo and was grateful for his kindness.

Secondly, Zhang Weiguo's infertility fulfills Shen Xiang's desire not to have children, and at the same time, he will treat Tang Jiang even better.

Third, naturally, Zhang Weiguo got into trouble, and after Li Dahong made such a fuss, he will definitely receive a lot of compensation and will also be able to get a leisurely job.

Even though this may be how my life will be, at least I'll be married to Zhang Weiguo and won't have to worry about food and clothing.

Although Shen Xiang was a widow with a child, Zhang Weiguo was disabled, making it even less likely that anyone would want to marry him.

The only choice you have is yourself.

Thinking of this, Shen Xiang couldn't help but hum a little tune as she left.

Perhaps Zhang Weiguo's disability will actually be a good thing for him.

Zhang Weiguo wouldn't be coveted by other women, nor would he harbor any other inexplicable feelings for Ye Nian'an.

In the ward, Zhang Weiguo stared blankly at the ceiling.

He was thinking about his future.

I'm also thinking about Ye Nian'an.

He used to dream about the woman he loved.

In the dream, the woman went through being sent to the countryside and having a child. Instead of becoming ugly, she became even more ethereal, graceful, and breathtakingly beautiful.

After waking up, while I laugh at myself, I still can't help but think about it...

If only I had treated Ye Nian'an better back then.

If only I hadn't brought Shen Xiang and Tang Jiang back with me.

Could everything be completely different now?

The reason Ye Nian'an was willing to be with him wasn't because she was as heartless as she claimed; she still had feelings for him.

But now that Zhang Weiguo has become disabled, everything has become a complete joke.

He would rather die than let Ye Nian'an see him like this.

Just then, Zhang Weiguo suddenly felt a strong urge to defecate.

After Zhang Weiguo woke up, he was given a sedative, and the nurse removed the catheter as well.

There was no private bathroom in the ward, only a urinal, but since this was for defecating, he had to go outside to use the toilet.

Seeing that Shen Xiang had not returned, Zhang Weiguo could no longer hold it in and could only force himself to walk towards the toilet with a limp.

"Hey, have you heard? Comrade Ye Nian'an is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow."

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