Next, the entire mall knew that a 'rich woman' had arrived, buying all sorts of items with astonishing extravagance.
"Are there such wealthy people around here?"
"This is the first time I've ever seen this either."
"I really want to know how much money is in that bank card."
“... ..."
Many shop assistants looked at Chu's mother with envy on their faces.
Qian Liyan and Ye Shan looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
"What's wrong with Auntie?" Ye Shan was completely baffled.
She had never seen Chu's mother shop like this before, buying everything pretty she saw: clothes, bracelets, vases, shoes, computers, refrigerators, cabinets...
The gifts weren't just for Chu Fang's children, but also for Chu Fang, Chu Fang's father, Chu Fang's maternal grandmother, Chu Fang's paternal grandparents, and even Zhong Tingyue.
This is not in line with Chu's mother's personality.
Qian Liyan and Chu's mother had known each other for decades, and she was also puzzled by this.
"Um... should we stop Auntie?" Ye Shan asked.
In just a short time, Chu's mother has spent nearly a million yuan. If she continues shopping, who knows how much more she will spend.
"No," Qian Liyan stopped her daughter-in-law. "Let her go."
Qian Liyan knew Chu Ma's status in the Chu family, and everyone was willing to accommodate Chu Ma as long as it made her happy.
Chu Fang is rich, so what's a little money to him?
Ye Shan nodded.
Afterwards, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law accompanied Chu's mother to shop all over the mall, until they left the last store. Many shop assistants in the mall cast respectful glances at Chu's mother.
"Thank you for your hard work shopping, Sister Top Buyer."
Because I bought so many things that they filled an entire truck, the mall staff sent a truck to deliver them to my home.
As she walked out of the mall, Chu's mother thought, "I'm leaving soon. The house needs a lot of things, so I need to buy them now. They'll be useful later."
Knowing that her time was running out, Chu's mother bought all sorts of things.
"Is it not enough?" Chu's mother asked, looking at the truck.
Qian Liyan and Ye Shan's lips twitched.
You've practically bought up all the shops in the mall, and it's still not enough?
Chu's mother waved her hand: "Never mind, we'll come back to buy it in a few days."
The three then returned to the town, with the truck following behind.
Seeing the truck enter the yard, Chu's father was taken aback: "How much stuff did you buy?"
“Not much,” Chu’s mother replied.
Are you happy now?
Chu's mother looked dejected: "Do I look happy?"
She's almost dead, how could she possibly be happy?
Do I have to laugh?
Mr. Chu directed the mall staff to move the items into the house. He didn't care how much money Mrs. Chu had spent; as long as his wife was happy, that was all that mattered.
In the end, those things completely filled two rooms.
... ...
As night fell, Chu's mother sat at her dressing table writing. Chu's father asked, "What are you writing?"
Chu's mother quickly covered the writing: "You're not allowed to look at it."
"Alright," Chu's father didn't insist. "By the way, your birthday is in a few days. What do you want to do for it?"
Upon hearing this, Chu's mother's pupils reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Was that my birthday?
No, that's my death anniversary.
I will have to leave this world in a few days.
I don't want to die.
Suppressing her pain, Chu's mother sniffled, "Do it! Get Guai Guai and Zhong Tingyue back to celebrate my birthday."
"They live in Shanghai, which is too far away, and they're both very busy with work," Mr. Chu explained to his wife.
“I’m his mother, and I want him to come back. He has to come back,” Chu’s mother said firmly.
My dear child, if you don't come back soon, you'll never see your mother again.
Chu's father thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay."
... ...
As night falls and the city lights come on, Shanghai is ablaze with prosperity.
Chu Fang linked arms with Zhong Tingyue, leaning his entire body against her like a boneless octopus.
Chu Fang seemed to be getting lazier and lazier, even too lazy to go for a walk. If it weren't for Zhong Tingyue pulling him along, he wouldn't have bothered to move at all.
"Mr. Chu, look at yourself now, acting all effeminate."
"mother."
Zhong Tingyue: "... ..."
She felt strange looks coming from those around her, and her lips twitched.
An elderly couple looked at them with smiles, and Zhong Tingyue explained, "We were just joking."
"I know, no explanation needed."
"You young people are so wild."
Zhong Tingyue remained silent, then pulled Chu Fang to sit on a chair by the river. With the sea breeze blowing, the two remained silent, quite content.
Ring ring...
Suddenly, the ringing of the phone broke their silence; it was Chu's father calling.
"Hello, Dad."
“Your mother will be angry in a few days, so you and Zhong Tingyue should go home,” Chu’s father said.
Chu Fang sat up, frowning slightly: "What's wrong?"
Chu's father's voice was very distinctive, always giving people a calm and collected feeling, but at this moment, he heard anxiety, worry, and concern from his own father, a whole host of complex emotions.
"I don't know either." Chu's father sighed. "It seems like something happened to your mother, but she won't tell me. She keeps wanting to see you."
Chu Fang nodded: "Okay."
Seeing the worry on Chu Fang's face, Zhong Tingyue quickly asked, "What's wrong?"
"My mom wants to see us for her birthday."
"good."
Chu Fang leaned on Zhong Tingyue's shoulder, looking extremely worried.
As a son, his intuition told him that his mother must have encountered some huge trouble or problem, and that she needed to come home immediately.
Back home, Zhong Tingyue said, "I've booked plane tickets for tomorrow. Let's go home right away."
"good."
Chu Fang couldn't sleep all night. He wanted to call his mother, but he was afraid of startling her. He was caught in a dilemma and full of worry.
Upon waking up in the early morning, Chu Fang packed a few clothes and then took Zhong Tingyue to the airport.
On the plane, Zhong Tingyue held her fiancé's hand: "It's okay."
"I hope so."
After getting off the plane, I rented a car and headed straight to the town.
It was already 3 p.m. when I got back to my hometown.
Chu's father wasn't surprised to see him. Chu Fang asked, "Where's my mom? Did she go play mahjong?"
"She's been lying in bed all day, barely eating or drinking anything. Your grandma is taking care of her."
Chu Fang rushed to the bedroom, where she saw her maternal grandmother patting her mother's chest and humming a song.
Upon seeing Chu Fang, Chu's mother's lips trembled, her eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face: "My dear..."
Chu Fang hugged his mother, patted her back gently, and didn't say anything, letting his mother cry.
"Let the mother and son be alone for a while," said Chu Fang's maternal grandmother.
Zhong Tingyue nodded, closed the door, and helped Chu Fang's grandmother downstairs.
Chu's mother's sobs filled the entire bedroom until her voice became hoarse, and she sobbed, "I, I, I'm scared, I'll never see you again."
"I'm back," Chu Fang said softly. "What exactly happened?"
Chu's mother remained silent for a long time: "I want to wait until my birthday to tell you."
"Okay." Chu Fang nodded. "But you need to eat first, don't go hungry."
"oh."
Then, Chu's father brought up a bowl of soup and rice. Chu Fang fed Chu's mother until she finished eating. After that, Chu's mother felt sleepy. Ever since she learned that she had lung cancer, she hadn't slept much and was in a daze.
Chu Fang adjusted the air conditioner to a comfortable temperature, covered herself with the blanket, and then went downstairs.
Zhong Tingyue asked, "What's wrong with Mom?"
Chu Fang changed his tune, and Zhong Tingyue naturally followed suit, speaking quite smoothly.
He shook his head: "I don't know."
But what he knew was that he had to make sure Chu's mother's birthday banquet was a success, because it was very important to her.
The group exchanged glances and all sighed.
I don't know anything about it, but I can't keep asking Chu's mother what happened, otherwise she'll probably have an emotional breakdown.
This is driving me crazy!
... ...
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