To be fair, Li Qiuxiang is a really good sister-in-law. After getting off work, she didn't even have time to eat. She took the steamed buns and porridge made by her grandmother and went straight to the hospital.
Wang Hong's feet were actually swollen badly, but the other party was wealthy and provided her with a single room, covering all expenses and even giving her 100 yuan in compensation, so she stayed there to recover.
When Li Qiuxiang delivered the food, Wang Hong said, "Sister-in-law, there's food here, you don't need to make a separate trip."
Li Qiuxiang waved her hand, "Then you only need to eat at the cafeteria twice a day. You'll get sick of eating there every day! Come on, try the steamed buns Grandma made!"
She quickly tossed her a towel, wiped her hands, and handed her a glass of warm water. Wang Hong took a sip, then took the steamed bun, ate a bite, and said with a smile, "Grandma's buns are the best! They're so delicious!"
Li Qiuxiang grinned and started eating too. After finishing, she washed the lunchbox and small bowl, drained the water, and said, "You stay here! I have to go home to take care of Fatty." Wang Hong nodded and said, "Okay, sister-in-law, drive carefully!"
Li Qiuxiang gathered up Wang Hong's dirty clothes and said, "Alright, I'm a grown woman, why are you worrying about me?" Then she left. Wang Hong smiled and said, "She has the sharpest tongue, but a heart of soft tofu." After all these years, Wang Hong had finally seen through Li Qiuxiang and figured out this stubborn mule. She had to stroke her fur the right way.
However, she also had her own thoughts. The man who was sixteen years older than her had silently entered her heart. She lost her father at a young age, and her grandfather was a sick man who was bedridden for many years. The only man she could come into contact with was Wang Dong.
But Wang Dong was in dire straits himself, so how much care could he give her? As a result, Wang Hong had never been loved much and had always lived a pitiful life under the watchful eyes of others.
A moment later, Xiao Dai came over, and Wang Hong smiled and said, "Mr. Dai, why are you here again?" Xiao Dai had a melancholy air about him, and with his deep eyes, he even looked at the dog with affection. "I've been busy with work until now, and I can't rest easy without coming to see you. How are you feeling today?"
Wang Hong nodded and said, "I'm much better. Actually, I don't need to be hospitalized. I think I can be discharged tomorrow."
"You're not going to stay in the hospital? Then I won't be able to see you anymore..." Sensing that something was off, she stopped talking, awkwardly lowered her head and smiled, then looked up again and whispered, "I'm sorry! It's my fault, I shouldn't have offended you. Take good care of yourself after you're discharged."
Wang Hong's face flushed bright red, like a monkey's bottom, and she was so nervous that she didn't know what to say! But the thought of never seeing him again made her heart ache.
Xiao Dai stood up, gave a wry smile, and said, "Get some rest. If you're ready to be discharged, just go and complete the procedures. I have something to do, so I'll be going now." As she turned away, her silhouette resembled a wounded lone wolf in the desert.
“Mr. Dai! I…” For some reason, Wang Hong had a feeling that if she missed him this time, she might never see him again in her life.
This man was as aloof as the moon, and there was always a feeling that he would never belong to her.
Xiao Dai turned around, her thin lips slightly pursed. "I offered my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shone on the gutter. Perhaps I am not destined to marry the woman I want to marry in this lifetime. Go! Do as you please!"
Suddenly having such a mature, stable, and kind person is really a bit overwhelming. Xiao Dai held back for a moment and said, "Wang Hong, I know I don't have a grand reason to say I love you, but I know clearly why I don't love anyone else—it's because I only love you!" Then she pointed to her heart and said, "This place will always have a place for you! Always!"
Wang Hong's heart clenched. His love was so humble, just like her own humble way of being. How could she bear to let this man, who had such a deep love for her, suffer again after all the hardships she had endured?
“Mr. Dai, this is a huge matter. I need to discuss it with my sister-in-law. I can’t…”
Xiao Dai gave a bitter smile, a smile so poignant it was heartbreaking. He gently stroked her hair. "Forget it, don't make things difficult for yourself or your sister-in-law. It's not worth it for me. I'm so much older than you, they definitely won't agree!" Wang Hong was fourteen years younger than Xiao Dai, so this concern was understandable. In this day and age, finding a man that much younger would be a laughing stock!
Wang Hong felt a pang of heartache seeing the man in such deep pain. She stroked his hand and said, "Don't be sad. I will do my best to persuade them!"
Xiao Dai gently placed her hands on Wang Hong's shoulders. "Silly girl, being with me means going against the whole world and being gossiped about behind my back. I can bear to suffer that alone. How can I bear to let you be with me?"
Wang Hong knew that Mr. Dai had been imprisoned for past mistakes, but he hadn't become despondent. Instead, he had actively reformed himself, received a reduced sentence, and been released. With the opening up of the country, he had started his own business. But after all, he still carried that reputation, and he was so much older than her.
With a determined heart, I said, "I'm not afraid. No matter what storms may come, I wasn't there for you before, but I won't let you face them alone in the future!"
Xiao Dai's expression changed slightly, but in Wang Hong's eyes it was touching. Xiao Dai then resumed her aloof expression, saying, "Don't come near me, you'll get hurt!"
As she was leaving, Wang Hong grabbed his hand and said, "Even if I'm covered in wounds, I'm not afraid, as long as I'm with you!" Xiao Dai gently embraced her and kissed her hair. Wang Hong was completely captivated and decided to do what he wanted to do and become the person he wanted to be.
He lightly lifted Wang Hong's chin with his fingers and gently kissed her. "Let's stamp this first, to prove you're my woman. Don't rush to leave the hospital, I'll pick you up tomorrow!"
Wang Hong nodded, and after watching him leave, she felt empty inside. Was this love? It wasn't quite the sweetness she had imagined. If it wasn't love, then how could it be so intoxicating?
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