She continued, "I always thought we had a family bond, that you loved me and cared about me. But now I know it was all fake. You only cared about money and power, not true love. I was so naive. I can't believe these words came from my own mother."
Wenwen looked up at his mother, a trace of helplessness and fatigue flashed in his eyes, then he slowly shook his head and said, "Mom, do you think I have no money? I tell you, I actually have more than a thousand yuan in my passbook, but why am I unwilling to give this money to you? Because I don't want you to give all this money to my brother unconditionally." There was a hint of bitterness and disappointment in his voice, as if he was extremely heartbroken by his mother's behavior.
Mrs. Zhang, hearing what she said, one thousand yuan, this is not a small amount! Her eyes lit up, and she muttered in her heart, this damn girl actually hid so much money from her. She has been managing this family for so long, and she has never seen so much money!
She seemed to sense something, and quickly said in a crying voice, "Wenwen, Mom didn't mean that. You are my daughter, the apple of my eye. I just said some angry words." Then she held her hand, trying to ease the atmosphere.
At this time, Zhang Wenwen's tears flowed down the corners of her eyes like a flood.
Her voice choked with sobs as she spoke, "Mom! You say I'm disobedient, but do you know why I became like this? If it weren't for you always favoring boys over girls, how could I have ended up like this today? You always leave the good things for my brothers and sisters, but turn a blind eye to me. You even give me the worst food, clothes, and other necessities. I'm your child too!"
When she said this, she tried hard to control her sadness, biting a corner of the quilt and said, "Just because I am a girl, I have to be treated like this? Don't you know how wronged and sad I am? Moreover, you often told me that girls can only have a good life if they marry a rich man. The men you introduced to me are old enough to be my father! How can I accept this? I really can't swallow this!" At this time, Zhang Wenwen was already crying.
Mrs. Zhang cried and grabbed Wenwen's hand, explaining, "Wenwen, you misunderstood me. It's not like that."
Wenwen, lying on the bed, saw Zhang's flattering expression and felt a strong sense of disgust. She shook Zhang's hand away with all her might, her eyes revealing deep disgust and anger.
"I may have lost my dignity, but I still cherish my life. I will live on bravely and live a wonderful life. I will make you mad. From today on, you are no longer my mother. Whether I live or die has nothing to do with you." Wenwen's voice was firm and resolute.
When Wang Xiaolan heard Wenwen's words, she admired this girl from the bottom of her heart. She knew that it was very rare for a person to have such awareness and courage.
Then, she said softly, "Wenwen, you're right. It doesn't matter if you make mistakes. As long as you correct them, you're a good comrade. Believe me, I will heal you."
Zhang Wenwen, after hearing Wang Xiaolan's words of encouragement, smiled. Although it was a faint smile, it revealed a sense of strength and hope. She looked at Wang Xiaolan gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Thank you, Dr. Wang. I will cooperate with the treatment. Please call a car for me and take me to the hospital! The car fare and medical expenses are hanging in the yellow schoolbag."
Hearing what Wenwen said, Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but feel moved: "This damn girl actually has so much cash in her hands, enough to cover the family expenses for a while."
She was secretly happy and thought about how to get the money.
At this moment, an idea suddenly struck her. She quickly said, "Wenwen! I'm your mother. Don't bother Dr. Wang. Dr. Wang is as young as you are and doesn't know how to spend this money. Just give it to me and I'll help you save money." Then, she turned and reached for the yellow shoulder bag hanging on the wall.
"That's enough."
Wenwen used all her strength and shouted, "Comrade Liu Defa, I don't need your hypocritical concern. Just stand aside and let Doctor Wang handle my matter."
It turns out that Zhang's mother's name was Liu Dehua. Since she married into the Zhang family, no one mentioned her birth name again, as if it had become a memory of the past. However, only in her household registration book did that forgotten name still exist, silently recording her former identity.
Wenwen's voice was so loud that the whole room echoed with her roar. This sudden roar startled Mrs. Zhang and Doctor Wang.
They both looked at Wenwen in surprise, as if they were seeing a complete stranger. Wenwen's eyes were filled with anger and despair, her face was as pale as paper, but she exuded a power that could not be ignored.
Wenwen was extremely disappointed with her mother, otherwise she wouldn't have lashed out in such anger when she was so seriously ill. Wenwen's body trembled slightly, as if she was using up her last bit of strength to express her dissatisfaction.
Seeing Wenwen being so ruthless, Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but feel angry and aggrieved. She was usually arrogant and domineering at home, so how could she tolerate being treated like this by a little girl she had always disliked?
She widened her eyes and glared at Wenwen angrily, secretly vowing to teach this ignorant girl a lesson.
She picked up a fruit knife from the table, pointed it at Wang Xiaolan, and shouted, "Stop right there! If you dare to call a taxi today, I'll die in front of you. My family's affairs don't need outsiders interfering. Get out if you know what's good for you."
Wang Xiaolan stared at what was happening in front of her with astonishment, her heart filled with indescribable anger and shock. She stared at Mrs. Zhang with wide eyes in disbelief, muttering to herself, "You...what are you doing?"
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, but the anger inside her only grew stronger.
She glared at Mrs. Zhang and said firmly, "This is no longer just a family matter; it involves legal issues! I must see to this end!"
Seeing that Wang Xiaolan was not buying it, Mrs. Zhang panicked. A cold light flashed in her eyes, and she suddenly turned around, grabbed Wenwen's hair, and put the knife to her neck.
Wang Xiaolan was horrified at the sight, but she knew she couldn't panic. She stared closely at Mrs. Zhang and Wenwen, determined not to let Wenwen get hurt. She tightened her grip on the silver needle, ready to strike at any moment.
Just when they were at a stalemate, there was a sudden "bang" and the door was kicked open.
A man in his fifties came in and looked at Mrs. Zhang menacingly.
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