Chapter 74 Xie Peizhou Confession (The Chasing of His Wife Begins)
The daylight outside the dark window suddenly came again, accompanied by a deafening thunder.
Wen Ci hunched her back, her little face pale with fear, and covered her ears with her hands to block out the horrible sound of thunder and rain.
The shrill thunder exploded in Xie Peizhou's eardrums. His dark eyes were filled with guilt and bitterness. He looked out the window which had once again fallen into darkness, his heart aching.
Even God was unwilling to give him another chance to confess his feelings.
"Uncle, you're all wet, go take a shower first."
Wen Ci waited for the rumbling thunder to pass, then slowly lowered her hands from covering her ears and urged Xie Peizhou to take a hot bath. "Have you had dinner? I'm busy at work and haven't eaten yet. I saw some instant noodles in the kitchen, so I'm going to make some. If you're hungry, I can make you one too. You can come out and eat after you finish your hot bath."
Wen Ci said this and walked towards the kitchen.
Xie Peizhou saw her open the refrigerator, take out the ingredients, and skillfully boil water in a pot. His heart felt even colder and colder.
When he finished his shower and came out of his side bedroom, the living room was filled with the rich aroma of instant noodles.
"Uncle, the noodles are ready."
Dense raindrops hit the window glass, and Wen Ci's gentle voice seemed even more pleasant.
Xie Peizhou walked over and sat down opposite her. In front of him was a very rich bowl of instant noodles. In addition to the small side dishes that came with the instant noodles, there were also two round fried eggs, sliced ham, and green vegetables.
Across from her, Wen Ci had almost finished her meal. She scooped a mouthful of soup with a spoon, then stood up and walked towards the kitchen with the bowl of soup. "Uncle, take your time eating. I'm going back to the bedroom to rest first."
"Aci."
Xie Peizhou called her hoarsely.
Wen Ci was stunned for a moment, then turned around with the soup bowl in hand and looked at him, "Huh?"
It was pitch black outside the window, and the heavy rain was still falling, but the lightning and thunder had disappeared, making it seem exceptionally quiet.
Xie Peizhou walked up to her, his dark eyes filled with complex emotions, a mixture of guilt, heartache, self-blame, and regret.
Xie Peizhou whispered: "Aci, I like you."
Wen Ci's pupils trembled as she looked at the serious and gloomy expression on his face. These words shocked her more than any thunder tonight.
My mind went blank.
She was incredulous and smiled awkwardly: "Uncle, why did you suddenly say this..."
"I know you like me, it's the love that an elder has for a younger person. Your feelings for me are just like your feelings for Yiyi. I understand, and I respect you very much. In the future, I will also be filial to you together with Yiyi..."
"Aci," Xie Peizhou said, his heart choking as he interrupted her obedient and respectful words, "That's not what I meant. I don't want to be just an elder you respect. I like you, the way a man likes a woman. I want to be with you, get married, and grow old with you. I want to be your daughter's father and raise her up healthy with you."
"Aci, are you willing to give me another chance to take care of you and your daughter?"
Xie Peizhou took a step forward and couldn't help but want to hold Wen Ci's hand to let her understand his feelings.
He was very excited, and the feeling was subtle.
It turns out that when confessing to the one you love, even if you have already drafted what you want to say, you will still be nervous, unable to control your emotions, your mind will go blank, and you will not know what you said.
Wen Ci took a step back to avoid his outstretched hand.
The shocked little face did not show any joy, but gradually lost its color.
She looked at Xie Peizhou and smiled stiffly, "Uncle, to compensate me?"
Because of self-blame, she felt that she had forced her to go abroad, which led to her suffering for five years. She attributed all the mistakes to herself, just like she felt that it was her fault that she made the mistake after drinking, and she chose to turn herself in to the police after arranging everything for her.
Wen Ci shook her head, "No need."
"Aci, I really like you!"
Xie Peizhou chased after him and said sincerely.
But what responded to him was the sound of Wen Ci putting the soup bowl into the dishwasher and entering the bedroom, closing and locking the door.
The man stood there stiffly.
The rain outside the window was still beating against the glass window coldly, as if applauding, thinking that he deserved it and deserved such retribution.
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After two weeks in the sterile laminar flow ward, Nian Nian's attending physician confirmed she was ready for a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Because it was her own umbilical cord blood, there was no chance of rejection, and the transplant went smoothly.
After the transplant, the little girl continued to stay alone in the sterile laminar flow ward for half a month. All indicators met the standards and she was transferred back to the general ward.
However, recovery after a transplant is a long process, taking 3-6 months. Doctors recommend hospitalization or home isolation, avoiding crowded places, and regular checkups at the hospital.
Everything went smoothly, and Wen Ci's tense nerves finally relaxed. She decided to observe her daughter in the general ward for another week before transferring her daughter to another hospital in China for recuperation.
"Mommy, did you have a fight with Uncle Grandpa?"
Back in the general ward, Nian Nian could sense that something was amiss between her mother and her uncle. They were clearly talking as they should, and her uncle was taking good care of her, but something just didn't feel right.
Wen Niannian asked curiously after Xie Peizhou left the ward.
Wen Ci cut the apple into pieces and fed them to her daughter one by one, saying with a smile, "No, don't let your imagination run wild. Eat more apples to supplement your vitamins and get back to health quickly."
"Um!"
Wen Niannian obediently opened her mouth and ate the apple, thinking of what Xie Peizhou said to her before she was admitted to the sterile laminar flow ward.
I couldn't help but ask again, "Mommy, do you like Uncle Grandpa?"
Wen Ci was stunned for a moment, then replied with a smile: "Yes, he is Mommy's uncle. Mommy likes and respects him."
"like……"
Nian Nian was still young, and her understanding of love wasn't as complex as adults'. She blinked and looked at her gentle mother, "Then, Mommy, do you want to marry Uncle Grandpa? Do you want to marry him and make him your husband?"
Wen Ci froze, looking into her daughter's innocent and well-behaved eyes.
The daughter's eyes gradually passed her and looked behind her.
Wen Ci turned around and saw Xie Peizhou standing at the door of the ward carrying a bunch of fruits.
They looked at each other.
The man's eyes were dark and deep.
Wen Ci took a breath, averted her gaze, and smiled at her daughter, "Don't talk nonsense. Uncle is Mommy's uncle and her elder. How can he be Mommy's husband?"
These words were obviously not just meant for his daughter.
At the door, Xie Peizhou's back stiffened, his dark eyes dimmed, and he smiled bitterly in his heart.
He walked in with some fruit and told Wen Ci that the ticket back home had been bought.
Wen Ci thanked him politely and said, "How much is it? I'll transfer it to you."
Xie Peizhou ignored her, handed the newly bought "Brain Teasers" from the mall to his daughter, and played games with her.
"Which is easiest to beat, pheasant, or turkey?"
"Turkey!"
"Why?"
"Hahaha, uncle, you don't even know this, because of the 'lighter'!"
Wen Niannian made a lighter gesture.
Xie Peizhou pretended to suddenly realize something and glanced at Wen Ci. Wen Ci avoided his gaze, turned around and left the ward, and went to find her daughter's attending physician to learn more about her daughter's condition.
The man's eyes darkened.
Ever since he confessed his feelings to Wen Ci that night, Wen Ci's attitude towards him has become increasingly cold and distant.
Faced with the complex business of the group, he was able to make plans and strategize, but faced with Wen Ci, he became helpless like he was five years ago.
But this time, his approach changed. Instead of acting recklessly and stubbornly, he posted a post titled "How to win back the girl I deeply hurt?" seeking help online, hoping to gather ideas and find effective methods to win back his wife.
The opposite happened.
The comment section is full of people scolding him.
"You are such a bitch! You know to milk when your child dies, you know to turn when your car hits a tree, you know to buy stocks when they go up, and you know to shake off the snot when it gets into your mouth. Please, let her go!"
He deleted the comment.
He admitted that he was a despicable person, realizing so late that he liked her and causing her to suffer so much abroad.
But he refused to let her go.
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