Chapter 193 Refusal
As soon as she reached the bedside, she saw the last drop of medicine at the bottom of the IV drip fall "plop" into the catheter.
Immediately afterwards, Zou Qiuyue skillfully clamped the tube and pulled out the needle.
What perfect timing!
The nurse smiled.
"If we had been half a minute later, we would have been able to recover our health."
Zou Qiuyue smiled, took off the discarded bottle, and handed it to the nurse.
"You've worked hard."
Then she turned around and faced the spot where Shen Cuifen had just been standing, but saw that she hadn't returned yet.
She simply squatted down next to Shen Zhongshun.
"Cuifen, don't leave. Have dinner at my house today. It's not far anyway. I'd like to have a good chat with you about how we've been lately, so don't be so polite. Besides, I should thank you in person for your care over the years."
Shen Zhongshun lowered his head, his hands nervously clutching the corner of the blanket.
He pursed his lips and muttered something under his breath.
"I...I'm not hungry...really..."
Zou Qiuyue didn't take it to heart and instead laughed out loud.
Seeing Shen Zhongshun's reserved demeanor, her heart softened.
The attitude couldn't be clearer.
She truly treated Shen Cuifen like her own younger sister.
She also treated her nephew, Shen Zhongshun, as a member of the family.
How could anyone dislike a child they've watched grow up?
She bent over, her hands moving nimbly up and down.
In just a few moments, he tied Shen Zhongshun's crooked shoelaces neatly.
Upon seeing this, Shen Guizhen rushed over, her voice tinged with panic.
"Aunt Mingyue, no, no! Let me do it! Zhongshun's stinky feet are always stuck in his shoes, the smell is awful, don't get your hands dirty! It's really too much for you!"
He reached out to grab the shoelaces.
Zou Qiuyue had already straightened up and stepped back with a smile.
"It's already tied. Slow down, don't trip."
After saying that, she grabbed Shen Guizhen's wrist and examined her closely.
She looked the girl up and down.
Her skin wasn't fair, but it was healthy and moisturized.
His eyes were clear, carrying the simplicity and steadfastness unique to country folk.
The more I looked at it, the happier I became, and I couldn't help but whisper to myself.
"If this girl were my daughter-in-law, I would have so much less to worry about! She's sensible, hardworking, and has a good temper. If my son could marry someone like her, I would be laughing in my sleep."
The thought flashed through her mind, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
Shen Guizhen felt extremely uncomfortable under her gaze, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.
She wanted to pull her hand away, but didn't dare, so she could only lower her eyes and stare at the tips of her cloth shoes.
At this extremely awkward moment, Shen Zhongshun, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up in a crisp voice.
"Thank you, Aunt Mingyue! Just now... just now, thanks to you slowing down the flow of the medicine, otherwise something terrible would have happened!"
Zou Qiuyue loosened her grip, turned to look at him, her eyes full of affection.
She raised her hand and gently pinched his chubby little face.
"Don't thank me, little one! This is nothing. Do you think Aunt Mingyue would ignore you?"
Then, she clapped her hands and glanced towards the door.
"Cuifen, let's go! Don't refuse, let's eat! My kitchen has been preparing everything, just waiting for you!"
Shen Cuifen also hurriedly returned at this time, with a layer of fine sweat on her forehead.
Upon hearing this, he quickly waved his hand, his tone sincere.
"Really, no need, Sister Mingyue, it's too much trouble for you. I haven't been home for almost a week, and my youngest daughter must be eagerly waiting for me to come back. That child is introverted and doesn't like to talk, but every time I go out, I can always see her standing on tiptoe, peering out from the wall at the door."
As she spoke, the image of that tiny figure seemed to appear before her eyes.
In truth, she also wanted to stay.
But I have a lot of things to do at home and can't get away.
If it weren't for the fact that I really couldn't leave, and that Shen Guizhi is still young and needs someone to take care of her.
Shen Guizhen had already followed along, so she wouldn't let Shen Guizhen run back and forth alone.
When Zou Qiuyue heard what she said, she didn't rush to refute it, but continued to smile.
"Don't go yet, it's not too late to go back after you've had dinner. I'll have my son drive you, it's safe and convenient. It's settled then, no more excuses."
Shen Cuifen was about to refuse when her son interrupted her, before she could even utter a single "I".
Shen Zhongshun quietly reached out and gently tugged at the hem of her clothes with his fingertips.
"Mom, I've never ridden in a truck before in all my life!"
Shen Cuifen lowered her head and looked at her son's longing expression, her heart softening.
She raised her hand and lightly tapped his forehead.
“You silly child, I’ve never sat in it either! You think I’ve only sat in it? But the most important thing right now is to go home. Don’t you miss your second sister? She’s still waiting for us at home.”
Upon hearing the words "Second Sister," Shen Zhongshun's excited expression instantly vanished.
Her small mouth pursed, her eyebrows drooped, and her eyes were a little red.
"My second sister can't run away, where could she go? But... but if this truck misses today's trip, I'm afraid I won't have such a good opportunity again for another six months!"
Ultimately, boys are born with an inexplicable love for cars.
They were particularly fascinated by those rumbling trucks.
Just like last time when Wang Xiuzhi took Er Gou to the city on business, they rode a tractor back.
The kid was so happy, it was like he'd won the lottery.
For two whole months after returning home, he told everyone he met that he had "ridden a big iron ox in the city."
He talks about it every day, and he boasts about it every day, his voice is eight octaves louder than usual.
He walks with his back ramrod straight and his shoulders swaying wildly.
Shen Zhongshun was hospitalized this time, and he was transported to the hospital by a tractor, which bumped along the way.
He lay there, coughing as he pondered.
Once I recover and go back home, I'll definitely show off properly.
Suppress that smug attitude of Er Gou.
He's already thought of his lines.
"Do you know what it means to be carsick but not vomit and still laugh out loud? That's me!"
But now that I think about it, once I tell people, Er Gou's familiar face will immediately come to mind.
With a smirk, a roll of the eyes, a snort, and a cold laugh, he threw out a sentence.
"Hmph, what's so strange about that? I sat down before you!"
Just imagining that scene made his chest feel tight.
It seems there's really no chance of turning the tide in this game; there's not even a chance to turn things around.
Just when he was about to give up hope, he suddenly heard the word "truck".
He was suddenly jolted, and his eyes lit up.
"Hahaha! Well said! Absolutely right!"
Upon hearing this, Zou Qiuyue couldn't help but burst into laughter, laughing so hard that she was doubled over and her shoulders were shaking.
She leaned against the wall with one hand, wiping away tears of laughter from the corners of her eyes.
“Cuifen, listen to the child! It’s rare for a child to have a wish, how can we, as adults, not grant it? Besides.”
She deliberately dragged out the sound and blinked.
"I'll take this opportunity to visit your house so we can keep in touch! I can't keep going without ever seeing what your front door looks like, can I?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Cuifen glanced at her son, whose face was full of anticipation, and then looked at Zou Qiuyue, who was laughing heartily. She was at a loss for words.
She glared at Shen Zhongshun.
"Alright... I'll do as you say."
In fact, she knew in her heart that if she continued to refuse, it would only make them seem distant.
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