Chapter 158 Heartless
This further fueled his rage.
Shen Cuifen's eyes sharpened, and she immediately stepped aside to block Shen Fuhua.
She didn't dare fight back before because she was old.
Long-term overwork and malnutrition caused her health to deteriorate prematurely.
When he made a move, she could only dodge.
But things are different now. She's only thirty-nine years old and full of energy!
She wasn't afraid of him.
These four words echoed repeatedly in her mind.
Her only worry was that Qin Zhongping would be affected.
Zhou Wenjuan understood as well.
They, mother and son, were no match for Shen Cuifen.
She immediately changed her tune, raising her hand to gently pat Lu Zhongping's back to help him catch his breath.
"Oh, Zhongping, don't be angry, don't be angry. Sister Cuifen hit you because she wants what's best for you."
"They were just looking out for you, afraid you'd make a mistake, that's why they were a bit harsh."
As she spoke, she touched his face with her other hand, her expression full of heartache.
"Look at you, your face is all red. Are you feeling uncomfortable from being hit?"
"Does it hurt? Let Mom rub it for you..."
Lu Zhongping's face immediately turned bright red.
He instinctively shrank his neck, trying to avoid the hand that was stroking him.
Shen Cuifen coldly watched this scene.
As a woman herself, she immediately saw through Zhou Wenjuan's intentions.
She simply wanted to numb Lu Zhongping with warmth and then manipulate him under the guise of "deep mother-son affection".
Such thoughts are utterly despicable.
Shen Cuifen sneered inwardly.
Her stomach felt empty, which helped her suppress the wave of nausea.
She glanced at the innermost bed.
Although the curtain was drawn to block the view, she knew that the person must be Lu Jianguo.
"Ouch!"
She let out a cold laugh.
"Lu Zhongping, your father has only just fallen ill, and you're already in a hurry to take his place?"
"It's no use Zhou Wenjuan calling you her son; he's not her biological son. It may be a bit cold, but for a son to cheat on his father is just outrageous!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhongping hurriedly shook off Zhou Wenjuan's hand that was gripping him.
"Shen Cuifen, don't talk nonsense!"
His voice trembled slightly.
Shen Cuifen snorted and stared at the two of them with disgust.
"I don't care what you're up to, stay away from me! Money? No way!"
She turned and left after she finished speaking.
Lu Zhongping glanced around and noticed someone peeking out from the next bed, which immediately made him furious.
He gritted his teeth, strode back to his hospital bed, and collapsed onto it.
Zhou Wenjuan glanced at Shen Cuifen and then moved over as well.
After the two people walked away, Shen Cuifen felt that the air around her had become murky.
If she had a yellow paper talisman on hand, she really wanted to burn it, soak it in water, and sprinkle it around to drive away this evil spirit.
"Mom...am I still alive?"
Just as Shen Cuifen was about to wash the lunchbox, she heard Shen Fuhua's weak voice.
She rushed over immediately and held her son's hand tightly.
"Silly boy, of course you're alive! The doctor said it's just a minor surgery, and you'll be discharged in a few days. Then Mom will kill a chicken and give you a good restorative meal!"
Upon hearing that there was chicken to eat, Shen Fuhua unconsciously swallowed.
"good……"
He responded in a low voice.
It was dinnertime, and the hospital cafeteria was bustling with people.
Shen Fuhua had just undergone surgery and was still somewhat weak.
The doctor had instructed that she had to fast for at least six hours, so Shen Cuifen prepared to bring back some white rice porridge.
But she was really worried about leaving him alone in the ward.
Just as I was holding my lunchbox, feeling troubled, the curtain next to me was suddenly lifted gently.
"How about... I go and call it for you?"
A gentle voice came from behind the curtain.
Shen Cuifen raised her head, her gaze falling on the newcomer's face, and her eyes immediately lit up.
"Oh my! Sister Zheng? What are you doing here?"
She opened her mouth in surprise, then smiled.
"You're hospitalized here too?"
The person who arrived was Zheng Mingyue.
She smiled and nodded, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
"It's me! I saw a figure from afar just now, and I thought I was seeing things. I almost didn't recognize you."
In fact, this was only the second time Zheng Mingyue had met Shen Cuifen in her entire life.
The first time was a few years ago.
The two passed each other in a factory's residential area and exchanged a few pleasantries.
Later, when Shen Cuifen visited her home, that's when they truly got to know each other.
“Look, my husband had appendicitis a couple of days ago and was brought in overnight.”
As Zheng Mingyue spoke, she gestured towards the man on the bed with her lips.
Shen Cuifen looked in the direction she pointed.
A middle-aged man was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his face somewhat pale.
She smiled politely at the man as a greeting.
What happened to your son?
Zheng Mingyue withdrew her gaze and looked down at Shen Fuhua, who was lying down.
Shen Cuifen responded softly.
"He has a hernia, just had surgery, and isn't allowed to eat yet."
Zheng Mingyue looked at her with envy.
"How many kids do you have? I only have two, a son and a daughter. I really envy you guys with so many kids! It's lively and you have someone to rely on."
That day, Shen Cuifen went to visit her, and brought her two daughters with her.
The two little girls were pretty and delicate, with bright eyes and a smiling face.
The larger one, in particular, is especially endearing.
Zheng Mingyue felt that the girl looked familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where.
"There are five children in my family."
As she spoke, Shen Cuifen placed the lunchbox on the bedside table.
Before she could finish speaking, Zheng Mingyue's mouth was agape.
"My goodness! You're so lucky!"
She blurted it out, her voice unconsciously rising a little.
"You're so lucky to be with your man! The whole family is so happy and harmonious, and you'll have someone to take care of you when you're old."
"What blessings? My husband is gone, and both my sons are gone too!"
Shen Cuifen spoke in a calm tone, with a slight smile on her lips.
But behind that lies a heart that has been gnawed by indifference and betrayal for more than a decade.
Zheng Mingyue was stunned when she heard this.
It took me a while to realize what she meant, and I said it a little embarrassedly.
"Oh dear, look at my mouth, how did I bring up your painful memories?"
She quickly waved her hand, her face slightly flushed, realizing she had been too rash.
After all, we've only known each other for a short time, so how could I casually ask such personal questions?
Shen Cuifen waved her hand and laughed.
"What's there to be sad about? A few heartless people, gone and all that's left! Saves us a lot of trouble!"
Zheng Mingyue glanced at the hospital bed, sensing that there was more to those words than met the eye.
But since they had only known each other for a short time, they didn't want to ask too many questions.
"By the way, I still don't know your name. Give me your lunchbox, I'll get you some food."
She quickly changed the subject, not wanting the atmosphere to become awkward.
Shen Cuifen glanced at Shen Fuhua.
He had just woken up, and it wouldn't be good to bother others if he suddenly needed to use the restroom.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded and handed over the lunchbox.
“My name is Shen Cuifen, I’m thirty-nine. You can just call me Cuifen.”
She added softly, her voice much gentler.
Zheng Mingyue accepted it with a smile.
“My name is Zheng Mingyue, and I’m forty years old. If you don’t mind, you can call me Sister Mingyue.”
As she spoke, she picked up the two lunchboxes side by side.
"Sister Mingyue!"
Shen Cuifen blurted it out without thinking.
In that instant, she felt as if she had traveled through time and returned to that familiar afternoon.
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