Chapter 721 Chewed Sugarcane Residue
I was speechless. Even though I was praising Xiao Shiqiu for being rich, why did it sound like he was stupid and had a lot of money?
My father seemed to be in good spirits again. He was seeing people off enthusiastically and told everyone that he would treat them to wedding candy.
Finally, everyone left and the ward became quiet. "Mengmeng, come and sit next to your mother. Don't be so far away." My mother said softly, her tone showing a bit of weakness.
I frowned and didn't go over immediately.
After high school, I became less close to my mother. At first, I always thought that if I just behaved well, she would like me. But after being disappointed many times, I no longer had this idea.
I haven't been close to her for a long time, unlike Deng Sisi who always hugs my mother and acts coquettishly in front of me.
When I get close to her, I feel a little suffocated.
My mother patted the edge of the bed next to her again, motioning for me to sit over there. I hesitated and moved a chair near the bed. "I'll sit here. Just tell me what you want to say."
Her expectant eyes dimmed, "Mengmeng, are you still blaming me?"
I smiled and said, "How could that be? What are you talking about? There's no such thing as a mother and daughter holding grudges overnight."
"Then why, why don't you want to be close to me? Do you remember how long it has been since you asked me to hug you?" My mother looked straight into my eyes and said.
Yes, it seems like it’s been ten years. I smiled bitterly, “Mom, have you forgotten? I asked you to hug me for the last time, but you said I’m the older sister and I’ve grown up. Don’t act like a child all the time. When you saw me hugging my younger sister, you had to compete with her for your affection.”
I think I would be heartbroken now. Looking at my mother's hurt eyes, I slowly continued, "So after that, only my father and my aunt hugged me again, and you~ not once.
Of course, you don’t have to worry too much about it. I’m really grown up now and don’t need it anymore.”
After sending the doctors out, my dad returned to the ward and keenly felt that the atmosphere between my mom and me was not right. His strong desire to survive made him quietly retreat again. Before leaving, he did not forget to pull Xiao Shiqiu with him. He is truly a good father-in-law to the nation!
My mom didn't care about my dad's reaction. She lowered her posture somewhat stiffly and said to me, "Mengmeng, I know you have some feelings. These years... I may not have done well in some areas." She paused and said, "I am willing to make it up to you. After all, I love you."
I pursed my lips and didn't respond.
She spoke lightly, as if the favoritism over the years was just some insignificant little thing.
But for a child, those things are like thorns, deeply embedded in the heart, which cannot be pulled out or forgotten.
When I grew up, she seemed to suddenly notice the thorns and said she would help me remove them, but I already had the ability to do it myself.
"Mom, I understand your difficulties and I understand you very well. Really, you don't need to explain." I continued to look at her with a smile, "I love you too."
My tone was perfunctory and my attitude was indifferent, just like the love she gave me, so bland that I couldn't taste any flavor.
Her motherly love now seems to me like chewed sugarcane residue. You can’t say it’s not sugarcane, but it just makes people lose the desire to taste it again.
My mother was stunned. She couldn't find any fault with what I said, but my reaction was not what she wanted to see.
She took a deep breath and tried to impress me, "Mengmeng, you are my only child, how could I not love you? You can't think that I don't love you just because I am a little strict with you."
I nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes, I understand. You are doing this for my own good. You have taken great pains to make me an independent, tolerant, and selfless young man.
"Of course I believe you love me. After all, as long as you have a heart that loves me, the method and process are not important. As long as the starting point is good, there is no problem, right? I remember all your teachings to me." I said with a very sincere attitude.
My mother felt like she had punched cotton, unable to breathe. Her expression changed again and again. When she wanted to say something else, I stood up and interrupted her, "Mom, I understand what you want to say. You don't need to explain anymore. I understand."
I hesitated for a moment, then said what was suppressed in my heart: "Actually, it's good for us to get along like this now. You don't have to force yourself, and I don't want to force myself either.
It's quite late now, I'm leaving now. Please call me if you need anything. Have a good rest, I won't disturb you anymore."
My mother remained silent. I walked to the door and looked back at her. Her eyes seemed a little red. I sighed and said, "Mom, I haven't graduated yet, so I can't come to see you every day. As for the engagement party, Xiao Shiqiu and I have agreed to hold it after you recover. Just rest assured and take care of yourself. I'm leaving now."
As I arrived at the door, there was a knock on the ward door. I opened the door and saw a woman in her forties wearing a hospital nurse uniform.
"Hello, is this Dr. Lin's ward?" The aunt looked clean and knew that as a hospital employee, she was treated preferentially. Unlike other patients, her family members had to find a nurse themselves. It had only been a short while since I had spoken to the dean, and now someone had arrived.
I quickly put on a smile and warmly welcomed her in. "Yes, Auntie, what's your name?"
"My last name is Guan. Our supervisor said I'm working the night shift here. If you have anything else to do, go ahead and do it. I'll take good care of Dr. Lin."
As she spoke, Aunt Guan had already deftly tucked the quilt at the foot of my mother's bed. After checking the urine bag, she sat down by the bed and glanced at the IV bag. She smiled and said to my mother, "Doctor Lin, go to sleep. I'll take care of the IV bag."
It seemed as if the ward and the patients were under her control.
I smiled and said, "Auntie Guan, thank you so much. If the person who will take over the shift tomorrow morning doesn't show up, please let me know."
As I said that, I showed the QR code and added Aunt Guan on WeChat. My mother looked at me deeply, but didn't say anything. She lay down in silence. Aunt Guan immediately and considerately covered her with the quilt, turned off the ceiling light, and left only a night light on.
Then he waved at me in a friendly manner and said, "Go home, my daughter. I'm here, so you can rest assured. I will take good care of you."
So I left the ward with peace of mind and looked around. At the end of the corridor, my father was talking to Xiao Shiqiu excitedly.
"Dad, let's go back first. Will you stay here with my mom tonight or go home?"
My dad hesitated for a moment, and I said, "Oh, the nurse is here and is in the ward now. If you're worried, go tell her. We'll be leaving first."
My dad nodded and said, "You guys should go home and stay tonight."
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