Chapter 101 is simply a normal discussion between a husband and wife...
Seeing Tang Mingmei's expression, Tang Mingli knew she was lying.
It's quite a sad thought. Having lived in this era for so long, when have I ever heard Tang Mingmei speak in such a tone?
Having children has really changed me a lot.
What illness does the child have?
When Tang Mingmei uttered the word "pneumonia," Tang Mingli felt even more heartache for the child lying in the hospital bed.
This disease is painful even for adults, let alone such a young child.
She comforted Tang Mingmei, "Don't worry too much, there are doctors here. If you need any help, just ask."
Tang Mingli was never one to boast, and this was the first time in her two lives she had uttered such arrogant words as "Just speak up."
Actually, she didn't know how she could help, she just wanted Tang Mingmei to know that she was willing to help with the child's illness.
Seeing such a tiny child lying listlessly on a small hospital bed, it's really hard to harden your heart.
However, Tang Mingmei had a different feeling when she heard these words.
These words are no different from a promise.
She was overwhelmed with emotions.
I am grateful that Tang Mingli still cares about me and my daughter, and I also feel that she and Fu Ci are the same kind of people.
If they can say almost identical things, who can say they aren't the same kind of people?
It was through experiencing so much in just a year and a half that she came to understand so much.
Some people talk a good game, but they're actually very cold-blooded.
Some people may seem unapproachable to others, but they are actually very kind-hearted.
Tang Mingli and Fu Ci... Tang Mingmei wouldn't dare say they were kind-hearted, but they were definitely better than Li Dazhu's family.
After waiting for a while, Tang Mingli guessed that it must be getting late, so she casually glanced at her watch and found that it was indeed almost noon.
Even other state-owned factories would be closed by this time, let alone a meat processing plant with different working hours than other factories.
But the fact is, at this point, Li Dazhu and his family have still not been seen.
Does this make sense?
Actually, Tang Mingli felt something was wrong from the moment she learned that Tang Mingmei was buying food at the hospital cafeteria by herself.
Li Dazhu is in the mood to go to work when his only daughter is sick and hospitalized.
Okay, even if he loves his job and is determined to dedicate himself to the cause of socialism, he should at least have his family members come to the hospital to help out.
Such a young child cannot be separated from someone for even a moment.
Thinking about all this, Tang Mingli's disgust for Li Dazhu deepened even further.
Not wanting to stab Tang Mingmei, her mother who was already grieving, in the heart, she stubbornly held back the question she wanted to ask several times—"Is Li Dazhu going to die?"
He might as well be dead.
Before leaving the hospital, Tang Mingli still gave Tang Mingmei several tens of yuan.
Although seeing a doctor at that time was not as difficult or expensive as it is in later years, hospitalization was still quite costly.
And as we just saw, Tang Mingmei was eating plain porridge.
Before she got married, even during the two toughest years of being sent to the countryside, her uncle and aunt would send her food and supplies as much as possible, and her life would probably have been better than it is now.
I wonder if my uncle and his wife will regret it when they see this.
Before their daughter got married, she was pampered and cherished by them. She had never suffered from such hardship of lacking clothes and food.
Why do some parents still force their daughters to get married, even though they know that their daughters' lives after marriage will definitely not be as good as when they were with their daughters?
Just because not getting married will lead to gossip?
Why do people think that only by getting married can they find someone to rely on?
A husband is a creature that, if you marry the right one, can be a source of support; if you marry the wrong one, can be a source of utter destruction.
Despite the extremely low probability of success, they relentlessly forced their daughter to take the risk.
If you marry the wrong person, you'll just cry and say it's all fate.
Tang Mingli left the hospital, her feelings so complicated that she didn't want to speak.
Fu Ci could tell she was in low spirits, so he quietly accompanied her the whole way. He only spoke when they were almost at the bus stop.
"Are you worried about your cousin?"
Tang Mingli shook her head subconsciously, "Seeing her like this now, I feel a bit emotional."
What are your feelings?
Tang Mingli couldn't really express her true feelings.
Although she knew that Fu Ci was different from those men, that he was a responsible husband, and that if they had children in the future, he would definitely be a responsible father.
Thinking of her dutiful father, Tang Mingli felt even more depressed.
Why is it that those most suited to be parents often seem to have difficulty having children, while those unsuitable for parenthood, like a hen laying an egg, quietly produce a child?
Seeing that his wife wouldn't say anything, Fu Ci didn't press the matter further.
Ultimately, her depressed mood must be related to Tang Mingmei and her child.
That was what he thought, but unexpectedly, after getting on the bus, his wife suddenly said, "If we had a child, you would definitely be a good father."
For a moment, Fu Ci couldn't understand what his wife meant.
They'd been married for several years, and it was about time they had a child. But he knew his wife was still young and not mentally prepared to be a mother. Plus, given her health condition, becoming a mother would be another hurdle she'd have to overcome.
So why did the wife suddenly say that?
Fu Ci had to think carefully, afraid of saying the wrong thing and touching on his wife's sore spot.
After thinking it over, he figured it was probably because he only saw Tang Mingmei taking care of the child at the hospital today, and Li Dazhu was nowhere to be seen, that she was moved to write this.
After thinking it through, he smiled and said, "Whether I'll be a good father or not is unknown, but I'm trying my best to be a good husband."
They've already gone this far, and they still say they're trying.
How high are this man's standards for himself?
"If you keep doing this, I won't be able to meet your standards."
Fu Ci asked with a smile, "What standard?"
"What other standard could it be?" Tang Mingli glared at him, but refused to say it.
Fu Ci knew, of course, but he just wanted to hear her say it.
Finally, after he pressed her again, Tang Mingli finally said, "Okay, okay, it's the standard for being a good wife."
After saying that, her face turned red, which was quite embarrassing.
How terrifying! Without realizing it, she too had the idea of becoming a good wife.
I can't think about it anymore; I must stop.
However, Fu Ci told her earnestly, "You did a much better job than me."
"How could that be?" Tang Mingli was unsure, but when she saw Fu Ci's serious face, she couldn't help but wonder if she had really done so well without realizing it.
Then we'll have to listen to it in detail.
Fu Ci smiled.
He wasn't just saying that to be polite; his wife had really done a great job.
Otherwise, how could her grandparents and parents like her so much? They even like her to a degree that surpasses that of her biological parents.
“You never take my family’s little nitpicks to heart.”
Tang Mingli was filled with questions.
Have her grandparents or in-laws ever criticized her?
"You truly treat my family as your own."
Tang Mingli: That's because they treat her like family.
“You never get impatient with Grandma and Mom’s nagging.”
Tang Mingli: Really? They're not the type to nag. Of course, sometimes they're not interested in certain topics, so it just goes in one ear and out the other.
“I’m often busy traveling, and you’ve taken care of my family for me.”
Tang Mingli: Without you working hard outside to earn money, how can I stay at home enjoying the air conditioning and heating?
All that has been said so far is about her dedication to her family.
Now that it's time to talk about myself, Fu Ci is a little embarrassed.
“I know that I was rather cold to you at first and that I didn’t do a good enough job in many ways, but you were very forgiving.”
Tang Mingli was once again filled with questions.
Is there?
She tried hard to recall what Fu Ci was like when they first started living together.
It's definitely not like that now.
At that time, he was only focused on work and didn't care about being reserved. Even in matters between husband and wife, she was more relaxed.
But later, without realizing it, he changed a lot.
No, or perhaps this is the real him.
At first, they were too unfamiliar with each other, and he couldn't be completely himself in front of her.
Isn't this normal?
Some people are cold on the outside but warm on the inside. When you don't know them well, they may seem difficult to get along with, but once you get to know them, you'll find that you can't judge a book by its cover.
That's just her personality, how can it be that she tolerated him?
It's as if he used emotional abuse on me at the very beginning.
Actually, there isn't any at all.
After turning off the lights and getting into bed, their passion was so intense that it was irresistible.
Sigh, what a man who demands so much of himself but so little of others.
However, what Fu Ci said was not without reason.
From his perspective and from his family's perspective, perhaps she really did do a good job.
A family that gets along well can't be attributed to just one side.
Thinking this way, Tang Mingli felt somewhat proud and smug.
Putting aside the fact that she can't get married, she's really great at letting her elders hold their grandchildren.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Tang Mingli couldn't help but say, "If I could let my grandmother hold her great-grandson, she would probably think I'm the most perfect granddaughter-in-law in the world."
This time, Fu Ci didn't realize that Li Xin's hospitalization had prompted her to speak out.
Could it be...?
Fu Ci cautiously asked, "Are you thinking about having a child?"
He spoke very softly, partly to try to appear calm and composed, and partly because he was afraid of startling his wife.
Without even realizing it, because of nervousness, my hands kept unconsciously clenching and unclenching, clenching and unclenching...
Tang Mingli was much more frank, honestly saying, "I have indeed been thinking about this issue recently."
She always understood that if she delayed it for a few more years, she might not have to suffer too much from surgery.
However, her few years and her in-laws' few years may be different time concepts.
Tang Mingli spoke casually; in her view, it was just a normal discussion between husband and wife.
Her calm and relaxed attitude made Fu Ci secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
And there are some things he's wanted to say for a long time, and now he can say them.
"Actually, I did some research on the medical standards there when I went to Hong Kong last time..."
As Fu Ci recounted his story, Tang Mingli realized that he had been hiding such a big secret during that trip to Hong Kong.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" But after saying that, Tang Mingli added, "It probably wouldn't have mattered anyway, going to Hong Kong isn't so easy now."
Therefore, even though the medical standards there are higher, and surgery there can minimize damage to the body, it is not an easy thing to do.
Moreover, the journey from Guangcheng to Hong Kong is neither particularly far nor very close. The back-and-forth travel might not be conducive to recovery.
If you're truly prepared mentally, you might as well have the surgery done at a major hospital in Guangcheng.
But the thought of being stabbed still made her shudder.
Fu Ci noticed and took her hand.
"Getting a travel permit is indeed not easy, but it's not impossible; it just takes a long time. However, I may still have business dealings with them in the future, which might be of some help."
"joint venture?"
Tang Mingli blurted out those two words.
In her past life, she had dealt with joint ventures quite a bit.
I was just surprised by his resignation.
Although he never minded letting his wife know about his work, he definitely hadn't told her about these things.
So how did she know about the joint venture?
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