"Dr. Bai, thanks to your treatment, my son fully recovered last year, and so did his brother Sun Hu. They both went back to the army. Originally, this was a good thing, but..."
"So many years have passed, but there's still a hurdle he can't get over. We've tried everything to arrange blind dates for him, but he won't go to any of them!"
You're a doctor, you've seen a lot, you know. Is he... is this some kind of illness...? I only heard Cuihu mention it briefly. Cuihu's point was that as long as her brother is happy, she should let him be. After all, they have a child, so let him live however he wants.
But how can we, as parents, not worry? If he grows old alone, how will he live after we're all gone?
Bai Yajing understood immediately. She thought for a moment and said, "Our country has limited research on this yet, but I have read books on the subject. Emotional trauma is not a specific disease."
Rather, it's a psychological and emotional reaction triggered by a strong negative experience. I know you're worried that he might have developed a mental illness due to an unhappy marriage.
However, there is a significant difference between the two. His condition is simply a post-traumatic stress reaction, not a mental illness. As long as he doesn't have stress disorders, such as recurring nightmares, hypervigilance, prolonged depression, or loss of interest, he'll be fine.
He just doesn't want to rush into another marriage right now. It's not a big deal.
Aunt Li listened attentively, and half of the weight in her heart was lifted.
She clutched her chest in lingering fear, "Look at me! My little Cuihu girl started spouting nonsense after reading just two books, it scared me half to death!"
Bai Yajing chuckled, "It's alright, as long as he doesn't have those reactions, it's fine. If Brother Li doesn't want to get married, then so be it. A person's life isn't defined, and marriage isn't a necessity. As long as he's happy, that's all that matters."
Besides, he hasn't met the right person yet, but who knows, he might meet someone like-minded in the future? At that time, he won't need you to pressure him; he'll get married on his own."
Aunt Li thought it made sense.
"Well... we were worried that he would be lonely when he got old. But after hearing what you said, I understand now. As long as he doesn't develop a mental illness, let him be."
"Auntie, don't worry. By the way, I heard the other day that Cuihu went to work as a broadcaster at the machinery factory?"
When Aunt Li heard her mention her youngest daughter, a smile finally appeared on her face.
"Yes, she graduated and got a job at a machinery factory; becoming a broadcaster is fine too." She leaned closer to Bai Yajing and whispered, "As long as she doesn't have to go to the countryside..."
Bai Yajing also understands that these days, families who love their children don't want them to go to the countryside.
"The announcer is great, and she's very capable..."
The two chatted for a while longer, then Aunt Li glanced at the sky and took her leave.
She was in such a rush today that she came over at mealtime, and even when Bai Yajing asked her to stay for dinner, she couldn't stay. She slipped out of the courtyard gate with a laugh.
Bai Yajing laughed.
"Darling, Xiao Li is gone?" Hearing the commotion, Grandma rushed out with a spatula in hand.
"Why didn't Xiao Li stay for dinner? I already cooked for her."
Bai Yajing smiled and took the spatula from her hand, then took off her apron and tied it around her own waist. "Grandma, you know that Aunt Li hates troubling others the most."
"You go and rest, I'll take care of it."
Grandma went along with her; in the family, whoever wanted to cook could cook, and there were never any rules about who had to cook or do housework. Whoever saw something that was convenient would do it.
"Hey, she's been so worried about her eldest son lately that she's got blisters on her lips. She just asked me for some herbal tea to cool her down."
Bai Yajing helplessly spread her hands. "That's right. She was just scared by Cuihu Lake and came to me to ask about it."
The two of them went back to the kitchen one after the other.
My maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather are tidying up the vegetable garden right now.
"Time to eat."
When she went in, there was only one dish left to cook, which she quickly prepared and it was ready to eat.
"Is A-Che not coming back again today?"
Bai Yajing shook her head. "They say a big shot from Country A will be visiting this year, but he's busy. Don't worry about him."
The family was laughing and chatting happily in the small courtyard.
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