Ning Yanshu chuckled a few times and said, "If Wang Zihao knew that I didn't have to go to school, he would be so envious of me."
But he had no idea how good it was to go to school.
The school has warm rooms and hot food.
There's also the gentle teacher, Yuzu, and the children playing together.
In fact, no one knew that Ning Yanshu had once fantasized that Teacher Youzi was his mother.
These were things he longed for every day, even before his mother was like a mother.
But now, having finally achieved all of this, including his beloved mother, fate has played a cruel joke on him.
Ning Yanshu couldn't help but think that the grandfather called Laotian must dislike him and hate him.
Otherwise, why would they take all of this away when he was at his happiest?
...
"Mom..." Ning Yanshu opened his eyes, looked at Ning Wan's pale face, and asked, "Will Dad come back?"
Ning Wan didn't know how to answer.
Ning Yanshu looked up at the ceiling again, lost in thought: "Actually, I still quite like Aman."
Compared to that unattainable hero father, Ning Yanshu still prefers this father whom he can see and touch, the one who can carry him steadily on his shoulders.
Ah Man's shoulders are really broad, but the bones are a bit uncomfortable and the muscles are rock hard.
They were always reluctant to share small pieces of bread with him.
She also likes to compete with him for his mother's attention.
But it is this same kind of father who will pick her up from school on time every day.
Aman is really amazing; he's always the first one to arrive at the Sunflower Class every day.
No one can outdo him.
Moreover, Aman keeps losing at Monopoly; he's almost sick of winning.
Most importantly, Aman would accompany him to tell stories and play games.
They participated in sports meets together, ate and slept together every day...
...
"Mom." Ning Yanshu hesitated for a long, long time before finally making up her mind.
He spoke with a hint of maturity, his voice trembling as he said, "Mom, if I'm gone, you and Aman should have another one..."
“I want to live for a thousand years… But Mom, if you have another child like me, then I won’t exist anymore… That way, it’ll be like Xiaoshu has come back to Mom’s side to keep her company, and Mom won’t have to feel sad for me.”
In her ear were Ning Yanshu's innocent and childlike words.
Ning Wan bit her lip hard, tears welling up in her eyes, and dared not cry.
Upon learning of his illness and the possibility of facing death, Ning Yanshu's first thought wasn't about his own pain or fear, but rather whether Ning Wan would be heartbroken.
He was afraid that his departure would make his mother sad and upset...
...
When Ning You and Lu Chen arrived at the hospital, Ning Yanshu was already asleep.
Ning Wan's eyes were bloodshot, and she looked haggard.
"How is it? What's the situation now?" Ning You asked anxiously.
How can a child who is lively and energetic during the day suddenly become sick and hospitalized at night?
And she got such a serious illness.
Ning Wan shook her head, looking exhausted: "I don't know, we're still waiting for the specific blood test results."
"It's all my fault, all my fault. If only I hadn't taken him out for barbecue, pancakes, and spicy hot pot." Ning You felt extremely guilty, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Lu Chen reassured them, "Don't worry, everyone. Let's wait for the test results. Do you have enough money for the hospital fees? Give me your card, I'll go deposit some more money."
"Isn't it here with you?" Ning Wan asked. "Aman handled all the paperwork, and the card is with him too..."
Ning Wan left in a hurry and didn't bring any money with her.
She assumed that Ning You and Lu Chen had paid the hospital bills.
Just then, Aman returned.
He walked over and rushed to Ning Wan's side, pulling her into his arms: "Wanwan, don't be afraid."
Feeling that familiar person and Ah Man's unique breath, Ning Wan almost couldn't hold back her urge to cry again.
She sniffed and stepped out of Aman's arms.
He took the receipt from his hand.
It was discovered that Ah Man had paid 5,000 yuan in hospital fees.
Ning Wan asked in surprise, "Where did you get so much money?"
Seeing that he could no longer hide the truth, Aman quietly admitted, "This is the money I've saved up from work recently... I didn't want to tell you because I wanted to give Wanwan a surprise."
They all say that a well-chosen surprise and a carefully prepared gift can make someone you like happy for a very long time.
"I want to fill the tin can with money and then give it to Wanwan. Aman wants Wanwan to be happy for a very long time..."
As it turned out, plans couldn't keep up with changes.
To pay the hospital fees, Aman had no choice but to run home again and withdraw all his money...
...
Lu Chen gently patted Ning You's shoulder.
They left quietly, leaving the two people who cared for each other alone...
...
Holding the receipt, Ning Wan felt a heavy weight in her hand: "So... is this why you've been so busy out there lately that you're nowhere to be seen?"
Aman nodded and explained, "Zhou Kai introduced me to a job carrying bricks on a construction site, which pays 250 yuan a day."
He patted his chest forcefully and said easily, "Aman is very strong, and he can carry many more bricks than others."
In addition, he would continue to collect and sell recycled aluminum cans at night.
So, after half a month, I had unknowingly saved 5,000 yuan.
"You idiot..."
Looking at the scars, both old and new, on Aman's palms, Ning Wan couldn't quite describe her feelings.
My chest is aching and I feel terrible.
“Aman knows he’s a fool, useless… unable to help Wanwan with anything. But I want to become a strong and upright man, a man who can shoulder the responsibilities of the family.” Aman said, “Wanwan, I’m not afraid of hardship.”
The tin cans that Aman had painstakingly saved up for a long time were all empty at once, but Aman didn't feel bad at all.
He even felt fortunate that he was able to help Wanwan and share her burdens this time.
He is not afraid of being tired or suffering.
He was only afraid that Wanwan wouldn't like him, wouldn't want him.
...
A small figure suddenly fell into my arms.
Aman was tense and at a loss.
Ning Wan hugged Aman tightly and buried her face in his chest.
She understood her own feelings, but didn't know what to say.
All I could do was repeat his name over and over again: "Aman, Aman..."
“Aman…”
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