Chapter 384 Cruelty
Jiang Zhizhi looked at Shang Xingzhou with suspicion, not sensing any joy in him having this older sister.
Instead, she was even more heartbroken: "You're fine now, so don't cry. Or, has something happened to your brother-in-law?"
Shang Xingzhou paused for a moment, then immediately shook his head: "No, no, my brother-in-law is fine. He's a commander, what could possibly happen to him? I'm just a little... scared."
Seeing that Shang Xingzhou was frightened, Jiang Zhizhi couldn't bear to ask any more questions. She patted his arm and said, "It's okay. Don't think about it now. Let's talk about it after you've recovered."
Shang Xingzhou nodded, then looked at Jiang Zhizhi: "Sister, I'm so happy that you really are my sister. Actually, I had my doubts before, but I didn't dare to think about it."
Because of his physical weakness, Shang Xingzhou's voice grew softer and softer after he spoke a few words.
Jiang Zhizhi saw that his lips were so dry they were peeling, so she picked up the teacup on the table, used tweezers to hold a cotton ball, moistened it with water, and wiped his lips. "Don't talk for now, just rest. Mom and Aunt will be here in a little while. What would you like to eat? I'll make it for you when we get back."
Shang Xingzhou shook his head: "No, sister, you don't need to worry about me. I know you have two children. You go home and take care of them. I'm fine here. If anything happens, you can call a nurse."
He could tell that Jiang Zhizhi hadn't slept all night; her eyes were bloodshot.
I feel heartbroken and guilty, but I can't bring myself to say it.
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and said, "Well, I didn't expect you to have matured and become more sensible after all these years."
Shang Xingzhou was not pleased by the praise; instead, he fell into a long silence.
Jiang Zhizhi comforted her, "You should focus on recovering first. You'll be able to see Xiao Zhouji and Shangshang when you're discharged from the hospital. Mom said the other day that Shangshang looks a bit like you when you were little."
Shang Xingzhou paused for a moment, then said softly, "I've seen them. My brother-in-law showed me their photos. Xiao Zhou looks more like my brother-in-law than me."
Jiang Zhizhi exclaimed in surprise, "Your brother-in-law even showed you the photos!"
Shang Xingzhou was still not in a very good mood: "I've seen it. Many of us have seen it. My brother-in-law looks at the photo all the time. It's a family photo of the four of you."
Mentioning the family photo caused Shang Xingzhou a sharp, suffocating pain, as if he were being stabbed with needles.
She pursed her lips, unable to say anything more, but her expression and eyes remained unchanged.
Jiang Zhizhi stared at Shang Xingzhou, seeing that his gaze remained unchanged and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned. Suppressing her suspicions, she smiled and said, "Your brother-in-law is really something, how can he show off like that?"
Shang Xingzhou smiled, his eyes shining: "But, Xiao Zhouji and Shang Shang are really cute, I want to hug them too."
After saying that, she looked at Jiang Zhizhi with anticipation: "Sister, I will definitely take good care of my injuries and try to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible to see them."
Seeing that he looked much more relaxed, Jiang Zhizhi felt a little relieved: "Okay, what would you like to eat? I'll make it for you when we get back."
Shang Xingzhou thought about it seriously for a moment: "How about Zhajiangmian? I haven't had Zhajiangmian in a long time."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and nodded: "Okay, let's make Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste). I'm not very good at it, but my sister Chen is very good at it. I'll ask her to make it."
Shang Xingzhou urged Jiang Zhizhi again: "Sister, you should go back and rest first. I'm fine here. Didn't you say that Mom and Aunt will be here soon? You should go back and rest now."
Jiang Zhizhi checked the time: "No rush, you lie down first, I'll go tell the doctor you're awake and have them come over to check on you."
As she spoke, she tucked the blanket around Shang Xingzhou again, then got up and left.
The moment Jiang Zhizhi closed the ward door, Shang Xingzhou's tears streamed down his face again, and he sobbed.
Afraid of disturbing the people outside the ward by crying out loud, she reached out and grabbed the blanket, biting the corner tightly, and began to sob uncontrollably.
Jiang Zhizhi didn't leave. Instead, she stood to one side of the ward door. Through the glass on the ward door, she could see Shang Xingzhou's movements, the undulation of the blanket, and faintly hear suppressed sobs through the door.
My heart, which had been clenched, sank to the bottom.
After watching quietly for a while, I turned around and went to the hospital office.
When Jiang Zhizhi and the doctor arrived, Shang Xingzhou had already calmed down, but his eyes were red.
During the doctor's examination, Jiang Zhizhi stood quietly to the side, watching Shang Xingzhou cooperate with the doctor until the examination was completed, before asking the doctor a few questions.
The doctor's answer was also conservative: "Currently, you have sensation in your legs, which is good news. The next step is to see how you recover."
Jiang Zhizhi thanked them repeatedly. Before the doctor left, Shang Shiying and Bian Suxi came in.
Seeing that Shang Xingzhou had woken up, Shang Shiying's eyes reddened again: "This child, who did you try to scare to death? Are you alright now?"
The doctor repeated the test results to the two of them before leaving.
Bian Suxi was much more optimistic. She touched Shang Xingzhou's forehead and then leaned down to press her cheek against his forehead: "You brat, you've become scary after not seeing me for years."
Shang Xingzhou was a little embarrassed: "Mom, Aunt and my sister are here, don't be like this, I'm not a little kid anymore."
Bian Suxi ruffled his hair again: "No matter what you become, you'll always be a child in our eyes. I thought about it last night. If you really can't stand up, I'll make you a really nice wheelchair. Even in a wheelchair, my son will still be the most handsome."
Shang Xingzhou remained silent; his mother never played by the rules.
Shang Shiying smiled and said, "Yes, Xingzhou has survived this calamity and is sure to be blessed with good fortune. By the way, how are Xingzhou, Yuanchao, and Xiye doing?"
Shang Xingzhou nodded calmly and composedly: "They are safe. There are some details I can't go into, but you can rest assured."
Shang Shiying clasped her hands together and said, "Thank God, all three children are safe and sound, so we can rest assured."
Since Shang Xingzhou said he couldn't say, they couldn't ask any more questions. They surrounded Shang Xingzhou and asked him what he wanted to eat.
Jiang Zhizhi felt as if a stone was pressing on her heart, and every breath she took was very difficult.
Standing aside watching them talk, she finally smiled and said, "Mom, Aunt, you stay with Xingzhou. I'll go back and rest first, and I'll come back to relieve you tonight."
Shang Shiying quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need, you should just stay home and rest well, and spend time with the children."
Bian Suxi nodded: "Yes, your aunt and I will stay here tonight. You need to get some rest and then go to work. You can't let your work be delayed."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and did not refuse. She then said goodbye to Shang Xingzhou before leaving.
After leaving the ward, I felt as if my legs were filled with lead, and every step was extremely difficult.
After finally reaching the courtyard, I felt completely drained of energy, and it was difficult to take another step.
He sat down on a bench in the garden, bent over, and covered his face with his hands... tears welled up between his fingers.
She knew very well that Shang Xingzhou was hiding something, and the truth he was hiding was something she dared not even imagine...
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