Bai Yun had no idea that Che Xiaoni had such feelings for Xi Mufan, so she had a happy blush on her face. "Sister Xiaoni, I've come to see Uncle Wang. I want him to issue a certificate and a letter of introduction. Brother Mufan and I are getting our marriage certificate."
"..." Che Xiaoni clenched her fists at her sides, her eyes momentarily lost in thought.
But soon, a perfectly timed look of surprise crossed her face. "Huh? Getting married? Comrade Xi Mufan voluntarily gave up his spot at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University? This spot is for further studies at the Capital Medical College! This is an opportunity that so many people would give up, and he just gave it up like that?!"
"!" Bai Yun's smile froze instantly, and she almost dropped the pastry bag in her hand. "Sister Xiaoni, what...what did you say?"
Che Xiaoni was surprised again, "Baiyun, you didn't know? Didn't Comrade Xi Mufan tell you? The commune had news a few days ago. Although Dr. Chen was reluctant to let him leave, Comrade Xi Mufan is still young and has a bright future. He is a medical student, and if he goes back to study now, he will have a limitless future!"
Having finished speaking, she pretended not to see Bai Yun's deathly pale face and continued, "If Comrade Xi Mufan goes back to further his studies, he'll become an even more outstanding doctor! This is a life-changing opportunity! Our entire brigade is happy for him and supports him going! What about you? Don't you support him?"
Baiyun felt a chill creep up from the soles of her feet.
Xi Mufan is able to return to the city!
He's ready to go to university!
Continue practicing medicine…
Once he gets the marriage certificate, it means he has to settle down in the countryside... it means he has to give up this opportunity!
Thinking of this, Baiyun subconsciously took a small step back, lowered her head, and said in a dry and tight voice, "It's...it's a good thing. Um...Sister Xiaoni, just pretend I was never here today!"
After saying that, she stuffed the things in her hand into Che Xiaoni's hand, "This is for your aunt."
After saying that, she turned and ran.
Che Xiaoni stood there, watching her run away, her expression gradually contorting.
If it weren't for Xi Mufan!
My brother won't die either!
What makes him deserving of happiness?
...
After leaving the Dahewan Production Brigade, Baiyun was in a state of utter confusion.
She didn't go directly back to the commune health team to find Xi Mufan, nor did she return to the factory dormitory.
Instead, they went to the family compound.
Her mind was completely filled with thoughts of Xi Mufan going back to the city to attend university; it was a jumbled mess, a complete mess!
She really wanted to marry Xi Mufan, but she didn't want him to ruin his future because of her.
She needs someone to talk to right now.
The only people she could confide in were her grandmother and her sister.
When Baiyun arrived at the family compound, Guan Wenru had already gone to the factory.
As the factory manager, she has a lot to worry about. She is taking her grandmother on a long trip, which will last at least half a month, so she also has to arrange everything in the factory.
Baiyun pushed open the door, calling out somewhat absentmindedly, "Grandma, Sister..."
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Guan Wanxin coughing violently, her face unusually pale, as she leaned against the edge of the table.
"Xiaoyun." Guan Wanxin coughed violently, her body hunched over. "Cough...cough...Xiaoyun, you're here...cough..."
Bai Yun instantly forgot her own worries and rushed over in alarm to support her. "Grandma! What's wrong? Your cough isn't getting better, and it's getting worse!"
She had barely finished speaking when Guan Wanxin coughed up a mouthful of dark red blood, which splattered on the ground!
"!!" Bai Yun was terrified, her voice trembling, "Grandma, you're spitting blood! Oh my god! Don't scare me! I...I'll take you to the medical team right away! I'll carry you there!"
She hurriedly tried to carry Guan Wanxin on her back.
Guan Wanxin, however, grabbed Bai Yun's wrist with unexpected force, stopping her from moving.
She was breathing heavily, trying to calm herself, her eyes unusually clear. "No... I'm not going! Xiaoyun! Help Grandma inside first, don't disturb anyone else, don't cause trouble for everyone!"
Baiyun was anxious and scared, tears welling up in her eyes. "Grandma! What time is it! Don't worry about any trouble or inconvenience. You need to see the doctor first! We can talk after you've seen the doctor!"
"Really, it's not necessary!" Guan Wanxin gripped her wrist even tighter. "Be good, listen to me, help Grandma into the house first."
Baiyun was completely bewildered, but since her grandmother suddenly became assertive, she had no choice but to obey.
After the two entered the house, Baiyun helped Guan Wanxin lie down on the bed. "Grandma, let's go to the medical team."
Guan Wanxin had recovered considerably, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Xiaoyun... Grandma's health... Grandma knows what's going on... cough cough... this time... I'm afraid it's not going to be good..."
"!!" Baiyun burst into tears, shaking her head desperately. "No! Grandma, don't talk nonsense! We'll go to the medical team right away! My sister can drive, we'll go to the hospital in the provincial capital, they'll definitely cure you!"
"Cough...cough..." Guan Wanxin coughed violently a few times, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth again. She wiped it away with her sleeve without caring, tightly gripping Bai Yun's hand as if using her last bit of strength:
“Silly child, didn’t we go there two weeks ago? Treatment… treatment also depends on fate! The doctor made it clear to me last time that there is no cure for my illness. At that time, your brother-in-law hadn’t come back yet, and I was afraid your sister would worry, so I didn’t tell her.”
Baiyun stared at the bloodstains at the corner of her grandmother's mouth, completely stunned. Overwhelmed by fear, she cried out, "Grandma, you...you'll get better! You'll recover completely!"
As she spoke, she began to tremble.
Guan Wanxin leaned against the headboard, her breath weak but her eyes clear, holding Baiyun's hand tightly.
"Grandma knows her own body. The doctor said... her old lung problem can't be cured... it's just... going to drag on for a while..."
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