Chapter 126: Poor

"Okay, I can do that."

Afraid that she would really send herself to the hospital, Zhi's wife spoke hurriedly.

Afraid that she wouldn't believe him, he explained, "Zhi, I was away for several days before and I was alone. I can take care of myself."

Perhaps it was because she heard the good news that Wang Youzhi would be out soon, her cough got much better, and her face, which was full of despair just now, was now filled with life.

Zhou Nuan was relieved when she saw this, but when she thought of the old woman's face, she couldn't help but said, "Sister-in-law, how can you tolerate Zhi's mother saying this to you? You know, good people are often bullied. Does Zhi know this?"

If it were her, she would have thrown a bench at the old woman and made her bark like a dog!

Mrs. Zhi's face darkened, "He doesn't know about Zhi..." If he knew, he would never let her take care of himself.

"My mother-in-law... it's all my fault. I'm useless and I haven't been able to give the Wang family a child. It's normal for her to be angry."

She didn't know why. She had just met the woman in front of her and they were very strangers, but she gave her an invisible feeling that she wanted to confide in her. It could also be that she had been too suppressed over the years, and when she saw someone caring about her, she unconsciously wanted to vent.

She recounted in detail her experiences over the years.

Zhou Nuan frowned as she listened: It turned out that Wang Youzhi was about to have a child before. At that time, Wang Youzhi's wife was already more than seven months pregnant. Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, the child died in the womb, and Wang Youzhi's wife was injured due to a difficult delivery. After leaving the delivery room, she learned that the child was gone and was so shocked that she almost died with him. Since then, she has been unable to get pregnant again and has been bedridden ever since.

It is true that Mrs. Zhi is a pitiful person, but she doesn't need to be so pitiful.

"It's not your will that the child is gone, how can you be blamed? I don't think Brother Zhi minds this matter, so why don't you let yourself go? No child, no child, life can still be wonderful."

Sister Zhi shook her head, "You don't understand. I owe the Wang family. It's all my fault. Whatever my mother-in-law does to me is what I should do."

Zhou Nuan: “…”

No one can pull out a person who is trapped in his own cocoon.

What can she say? She can only respect the fate of others.

I've advised her and given her money, but she can't help any more, and she doesn't want anyone else's help.

Zhou Nuan's expression faded, and she stood up and said calmly, "My mission has been completed. If you have anything, you can ask someone to find me. Here is my address and phone number."

She placed a note next to the fruit, "However, I still want to advise you to think more about yourself and less about making excuses for other people's bad behavior."

She turned and left, leaving Zhisao confused.

After leaving the house, the fresh air made her take a deep breath. Looking up at the hazy sky, Zhou Nuan suddenly felt powerless.

So what are women in this era? Zhou Nuan, who was forced to marry in exchange for a gift, Zhou Bing, who was ruthlessly abandoned despite being a bad person, and Zhi Sao, who was unworthy of being a human being because she didn't have children. It's not just men who objectify women, but also women themselves.

How pitiful.

She can't save anyone, so it's enough for her to take care of herself.

Zhou Nuan shook her head and drove away those bad thoughts.

I walked quickly towards the bus stop, with my head down, when I suddenly saw a familiar figure standing in front of the station.

Her mouth was faster than her brain, and she blurted out, "Third Brother!"

After she finished yelling, she regretted it so much that she wanted to slap herself. She must be in a bad mood.

The man seemed to have sensed something and looked up at her.

There was no way to hide at this time, so Zhou Nuan could only smile stiffly at Luo Chenxing.

Luo Chenxing thought for a moment, then walked up to her and stood still, "Ms. Zhou, are you calling me?"

The 'Third Brother' in front of her used a familiar face to call her Ms. Zhou in a distant and cold tone. It would be a lie for Zhou Nuan to say she wasn't sad.

She blinked and said in a brisk voice, "Brother Luo looks a lot like one of my brothers. I thought it was him who came."

Luo Chenxing finally understood why the girl in front of him always looked at him with strange eyes. His worries were put aside and his expression eased. "Oh, what a coincidence, but there are many similar people in the world. Ms. Zhou, just look more carefully next time."

Then he asked, "Why is Ms. Zhou here?"

"Why is Brother Luo here?"

The two of them spoke in unison. As soon as the voice fell, Luo Chenxing pursed his lips and said, "Fanxing is hospitalized nearby."

Zhou Nuan's heart tightened, "Is Fanxing okay?"

"Not very good." Luo Chenxing frowned, looking very worried, "But his life is not in danger."

"I'm sorry to borrow your friend He Tao. Fanxing won't see anyone except him right now."

His tone was full of helplessness and confusion. He didn't understand why his sister would rather meet a man she had just met than see her brother.

"As long as Fanxing is fine." Zhou Nuan said hurriedly, wanting to ask what happened that night, but seeing Luo Chenxing's tired and distant face, she swallowed her words.

She could only comfort him dryly, "It will be fine, Brother Luo, don't worry too much."

Luo Chenxing didn't say anything. After a while, he suddenly spoke again.

"Ms. Zhou, can I trouble you for something?"

"What's up?"

Luo Chenxing hesitated, but still said, "Fanxing seems to have a good impression of you. I'm a little busy these two days. Can you go see her and comfort her?"

"I know Fanxing is not a normal child. This request is a bit difficult, but I hope you can agree."

He originally didn't want to trouble her, but the doctor said that Fanxing should not be immersed in emotions and it would be better for her to see more people. Fanxing didn't want to see him, so he could only bite the bullet and ask, after all, he could make Fanxing speak.

Zhou Nuan finally understood why Fanxing didn't want to see her biological brother. It turned out that in Luo Chenxing's heart, she was not a normal person. How could Fanxing, such a sensitive child, not notice it?

"Fanxing is a normal child." She said seriously, "She is just sick."

Luo Chenxing: . . .

"So, Brother Luo, you have to change your mindset. If you don't treat her as a normal person, how can others treat her as a normal person? How can she survive under such discrimination?"

Luo Chenxing seemed to be thinking about something.

"Also, Brother Luo, can you please stop calling me Ms. Zhou? I'm young and pretty, but you're calling me old." Zhou Nuan joked again. "Call me Zhou Nuan, or Xiao Zhou."

Xiao Zhou is the name her third brother calls her. He calls her father Lao Zhou, Xiao Zhou, and Xiao Shuai. Their family's order of succession follows that of their eldest uncle, and they have two older cousins. This is why Zhou Nuan calls her third brother.

"Uh... Sorry, Zhou Nuan."

Zhou Nuan smiled, hiding the disappointment in her heart, and asked casually, "What is Brother Luo going to do?"

"...preparing to attend a land auction."