Chapter 266 Face is the cheapest thing
"What illness does she have?" Chu Weize frowned, his heart pounding in his throat. Even though they were divorced, Qi Feiyao had lived with him for over twenty years. It would be a lie to say there were no feelings between them.
Qi Hang and Qi Lin exchanged a glance, and Qi Lin spoke up, "Ever since you officially divorced, Mom's mental state has been unstable, and it's gotten worse recently. She seems to have forgotten that you're divorced, and she often calls your name. When she realizes it, she just keeps crying."
“She actually attempted suicide by cutting her wrists last night,” Qi Lin said, her voice choking with emotion. “Luckily, I discovered her in time and rushed her to the hospital.”
“Dad, Mom knows she was wrong, but she just can’t bring herself to come to you,” Qi Lin cried and begged Chu Weize. “Please go see Mom, she’s really suffering right now.”
Qi Hang stood to the side with his hands at his sides, waiting for Chu Weize's reply.
Chu Weize clenched his fists, feeling a dull ache in his heart upon hearing that Qi Feiyao had committed suicide.
He didn't expect the divorce to have such a serious impact on Qi Feiyao. He proposed the divorce simply to break free from the influence of the Qi family and to restore his original identity.
He also wanted to use his identity as Chu Weize to do more for Chu Rou. He owed Chu Rou and her mother too much. He was no longer qualified to do anything for Shi Jingman. He could only try his best to be good to Chu Rou.
Qi Feiyao's words hurt his pride, so he took the opportunity to propose a divorce.
In court, Qi Feiyao signed the papers without hesitation, making him feel that she didn't care about him at all and could be discarded at any time.
He wasn't a heartless person; he'd just treat it as visiting an old friend. Chu Weize sighed, "I'm going to see her!"
Chu Weize went to the hospital with his two children.
In the VIP ward, Qi Feiyao was given a sedative and lay unconscious on the hospital bed.
Chu Weize was stunned when he saw Qi Feiyao. They had only been apart for two months, but Qi Feiyao looked ten years older. Her temples were much whiter, and the crow's feet around her eyes were more pronounced.
He sat by the hospital bed and glanced at Qi Feiyao's bandaged wrist, feeling a pang of sadness.
"How did your mothers become like this?"
Chu Weize's tone was full of reproach, "How did you take care of them?"
Qi Lin felt wronged. "After your divorce, Mom started having insomnia. When she couldn't sleep, she became irritable and often threw things. Later, she started taking sleeping pills, which helped her fall asleep, but when she woke up, she felt like her soul had left her body."
“I think my mother is depressed and I want to take her to see a psychologist, but she is very resistant.”
After listening, Chu Weize closed his eyes briefly. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Qi Lin glanced at Qi Hang, who remained silent, and wiped away her tears. "My brother and I think you are currently living a carefree and happy life, and we don't want to disturb you."
Chu Weize turned around and glared at the brother and sister, "Just because you two call me 'Dad' for a day doesn't mean I have to take care of you for the rest of my life. How can you shoulder such a serious matter by yourself?"
"I'm paying more attention to Rou Rou now, because I owe her that, but that doesn't mean I'm abandoning you all."
"Dad!" Qi Lin hugged Chu Weize's neck from behind, just like she used to do when she was being affectionate.
Chu Weize looked up and patted Qi Lin's head, "Your dad's there for you in everything!"
After the sedative wore off, Qi Feiyao woke up. She heard a familiar voice and slowly opened her eyes.
With her husband and children all there, Qi Feiyao felt she must be dreaming. Lately, she had been feeling disoriented and couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality.
Chu Weize noticed that Qi Feiyao was awake, and he looked at her with concern, "Feiyao, you're awake!"
"Husband, am I dreaming?" Qi Feiyao smiled gently. "Only in dreams can I see you again and hear your voice."
Her face was deathly pale, and her eyes had lost their former luster. Qi Feiyao felt that her world had turned gray; what she had lost was not her marriage or her lover, but the color of her life.
“Mom, it’s not a dream,” Qi Lin said, feeling heartbroken when she saw Qi Feiyao like this. “Dad has come to see you. Don’t do anything foolish again.”
"Not a dream?" Qi Feiyao suddenly woke up with a start. She touched her face and hair, not daring to look at Chu Weize, and pulled the blanket over her head. "I don't want to see him. Make him leave, make him leave quickly!"
"Mom!" Qi Lin didn't understand what was wrong with her mother. Didn't she miss her father a lot?
The person who knew Qi Feiyao best was Chu Weize. He stood up and said to Qi Feiyao, "Feiyao, take good care of your injuries. I'll come to see you again in a couple of days."
Chu Weize gestured to Qi Hang, and the father and son walked out of the ward together.
Qi Feiyao huddled under the covers and refused to come out.
Qi Lin looked helplessly at the woman curled up in a ball on the hospital bed. "Mom, Dad has left. Come out!"
Afraid that Qi Feiyao's wrist wound would reopen, she gently lifted the blanket. Qi Feiyao was in tears, and her pillow was soaked.
Qi Lin brought over some tissues and wiped away Qi Feiyao's tears, sobbing as she said, "Mom, please don't be like this. It breaks my heart. Dad still cares about you. He heard you were in the hospital and rushed over to see you as soon as he got off the plane."
"Didn't you want to see your father? Why did you chase him away?"
"Linlin, I'm sorry for making you worry," Qi Feiyao cried even harder. "Mom is indeed sick, very sick."
“Mom fell ill when your father and Chu Rou recognized each other. It was a heart problem. I couldn’t sleep well and was always thinking wildly. I was very afraid that your father would leave the Qi family.”
“I made a mistake. I was too arrogant and selfish when I was young. I wanted your father so much that I didn’t care about anything else. But the longer it goes on, the more uneasy I feel. I’m always afraid that your father will remember what happened in the past.”
“Your father still remembered, and he only remembered Chu Rou’s mother. I’m both scared and jealous. This proves that your father still has feelings for Chu Rou’s mother.”
“Jealousy can distort a person’s appearance and make them lose their mind. I said things that can’t be taken back and hurt your father’s pride. I regret it, but I don’t dare to face your father.”
"Linlin, Mom is in so much pain. Only death can relieve Mom's suffering."
"Mom, don't scare me," Qi Lin hugged Qi Feiyao. "You'll be alright. I'll go with you to see a doctor and a psychologist, okay?"
"Okay, I'll go see a doctor," Qi Feiyao said, feeling much better after speaking her mind. "I can't stay in this daze any longer."
She had just seen Chu Weize; he was still as handsome and charming as ever. As for herself, she hadn't looked in the mirror or taken care of her skin in ages.
She didn't want Chu Weize to see her like this; she wanted to change back, and maybe she could win him back.
She's not even afraid of death, so what's there to be afraid of about losing face? Face is the cheapest thing.
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