Chapter 311 Departure
Shang Shiying wiped away her tears but did not stop her husband from scolding their son.
She knew that Li Chengzhang was very annoyed and even disappointed by Li Simin's behavior of chasing after Song Man whenever he had time!
He hoped that his son would use his intelligence and talents on national scientific research projects and weapons research, rather than on personal relationships.
Li Simin remained silent for a while before finally speaking: "Dad, I know what I need to do."
Li Chengzhang nodded: "If you know it, you should do it. Your health is getting better every day, so you should seize the opportunity to exercise and devote your best years to scientific research, instead of indulging in romantic relationships."
Standing at the door, listening to Li Chengzhang's words, Jiang Zhizhi felt a surge of excitement.
Especially the last sentence: We are getting old, and the future of the country is in your hands. You must not only protect it, but also make it stronger.
Song Man stood behind Jiang Zhizhi, her face full of guilt, and she didn't even have the courage to go in and see Li Simin.
Shang Shiying glanced at the two people at the door, then quietly walked over and gestured for them to talk outside.
When she came out, she closed the ward door and took a few steps outside.
He turned to look at Song Man and said, "Song Man, you don't need to take today's events to heart. Si Min saved people not just because of you. I think given his personality, he would have saved anyone in danger today. Don't feel guilty."
"Also, Si Min has been bothering you lately, and as his mother, I want to apologize to you. Don't worry, I will make sure he doesn't bother you anymore."
Shang Shiying's expression was very serious and earnest.
Song Man felt a little awkward: "Auntie, no need..."
Shang Shiying raised her hand to stop him: "Let me finish speaking first. I am a mother. I know he likes you, so I let him pursue you. But seeing my son visiting you whenever he has time these past few months, bringing you food and drinks, I have no objection to that."
"But seeing him go out happily every day and come back dejected, I feel really bad."
“Si Min has been in poor health since he was a child. We have taken great care of him and raised him with great care. He is a child we cherish and pamper. Seeing him like this makes me, as his mother, feel heartbroken, but there is nothing I can do. Who told him to like this?”
“What Cai Simin’s father said really touched me. My son is so outstanding, he shouldn’t waste too much time on romantic relationships. I will tell him that I will not bother you anymore, and you don’t need to feel any burden or guilt.”
"From now on, you will still be good siblings in the courtyard."
Song Man was speechless, knowing full well that Shang Shiying was subtly telling her that even if she wanted to, they wouldn't agree to them being together.
Jiang Zhizhi was also aware that Shang Shiying had been holding back a grudge, even though love is a matter of mutual consent.
But as a mother, it still hurts when her son acts like a sycophant and gets hurt.
He nudged Song Man's arm and said, "Sister Song Man, it's getting late. You should go back first. You can come see Brother Si Min again tomorrow when you have time."
Song Man nodded with red eyes, then said goodbye to Shang Shiying: "Auntie, I'll go back now."
Watching Song Man walk away, Shang Shiying sighed, "Was I too harsh just now? My good-for-nothing son... Oh well, since there's been no result after all this time, there's no point in dragging it out any longer. It'll only make us a laughingstock."
Jiang Zhizhi took Shang Shiying's arm and said, "As a mother, you did the right thing. You must be heartbroken for your son at this time."
Shang Shiying shook his head repeatedly: "I can't help it. When it comes to feelings, if you don't like someone, you just don't like them. Since Song Man doesn't like Si Min, we can't force her, can we?"
Jiang Zhizhi agreed: "Yes, let's go to the ward and try to persuade Brother Simin?"
Shang Shiying sighed again and followed Jiang Zhizhi back to the ward.
Only when he reached the bedside could Li Simin turn his head slightly and see that it was Jiang Zhizhi. He was a little embarrassed: "My body..."
Shang Shiying snorted coldly: "With your health like this, Zhizhi has wasted all her efforts treating you. Alright, you also knew I was going to make chicken soup today. I'll go back and bring it over now, you can chat with Zhizhi for a while."
She then called on Li Chengzhang to leave together, hoping that Jiang Zhizhi could do some more persuasion with Li Simin.
As soon as the two adults left, Jiang Zhizhi pulled up a stool and sat down beside Li Simin's hospital bed: "What happened? What's the deal with that thug? Where did he come from?"
Li Simin shook his head: "I don't know. I thought he was just a passerby, so I didn't pay much attention. But when he got close to us, he suddenly pulled out a knife and rushed at Song Man."
Jiang Zhizhi frowned: "Was this premeditated? Was it aimed at Sister Song Man? Do they have a grudge against Sister Song Man?"
Li Simin was unclear: "Things happened too fast and too suddenly. I don't know exactly what happened. The thug has already been apprehended."
Jiang Zhizhi still felt a sense of dread when she thought about it: "You guys are really lucky. It's all thanks to the sentries at the gate that they got there in time, or you would have been dead."
Li Simin said somewhat embarrassedly, "I've worried my parents this time, and I've made you worry too."
Jiang Zhizhi asked curiously, "You saved Sister Song Man..."
Li Simin quickly shook his head: "I think I need to clarify this matter again. I saved her not just because she is Song Man. I would have saved her even if she were a stranger. I don't want her to have any mental burden because of this, and I don't want her to change any decisions because of this."
Jiang Zhizhi exclaimed, "What decision? What else did you two talk about this afternoon?"
Li Simin paused for a moment: "Song Man rejected me again. I told her that it had caused her a lot of trouble in her work and life. I thought about it and realized that my persistent pursuit was really annoying, so I agreed not to look for her anymore."
Jiang Zhizhi was surprised: "You can hold back?"
Li Simin remained silent for a long while: "Yes, my dad is right. It's wrong for a man like me to spend all my time on romance. The research team is going to the no-man's-land to do research, and I'm on the list."
“I went to see Song Man today to give it another try. If she agrees to our relationship, I will stay; if not, I will leave.”
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and gently patted his arm: "You did the right thing. Besides, if the other party doesn't accept it, and you keep insisting on doing it your way, it could be considered harassment."
Li Simin was both amused and exasperated: "Zhizhi, I'm feeling really sad right now, and you're still joking. I'm still very reluctant to let you go..."
Jiang Zhizhi was also in a dilemma: "What can we do? If you don't like someone, you just don't like them. You can't force it. But... if love is out of the question, your career must be exceptionally successful!"
Li Simin: "..."
Forget it, he shouldn't expect Jiang Zhizhi to comfort him.
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