"Look at what you're saying. If I, as the son, don't take responsibility for something like this, who will?"
After thinking for a moment, I said, "I've already paid for these three days, so you can stay here for three days and have some fun. I'll go and find out tomorrow to arrange a hospital and bed for my dad. After he's discharged, I'll find you a comfortable and affordable place so my dad can recuperate properly here."
My mom and Lao Mi nodded in agreement with my suggestion, and then fell silent together.
The first to break the silence was my mother. She whispered to me, "Before I came to Dali, I had your fortune told... The fortune teller said you're in conflict with Tai Sui this year, and you're bound to encounter one or two unpleasant things. I got you a Pixiu made of obsidian from the fortune teller. You have to wear it; it can ward off evil spirits... And this sachet, filled with mugwort leaves, can also ward off evil spirits. Hang it in your car."
As my mother spoke, she took out a necklace with a Pixiu pendant and a sachet from her handbag.
I laughed and said, "Mom, you're being way too superstitious!"
"It's better to believe it's true than not to believe it's not. You can take it all..."
After a brief silence, she avoided my gaze and said, choking back tears, "Your father and I know about Xiao Ye's situation... I don't know what to say, I just feel so sorry for you... You must take what I asked for for you, it's good to avoid this disaster!"
I lowered my head, my heart feeling like it was being torn apart.
My mom shoved the things into my hands and said, "Actually, aside from feeling that you're a bit out of your league with Xiaoye, your dad and I really like this girl. We understand how you feel... so we won't try to persuade you to do anything... It's all your choice, but you must look ahead, okay?"
"I know."
What are your plans for the future?
I looked up at her, and after a long while, I replied, "I want to wait for her a little longer... If even I'm unwilling to believe in miracles in this matter, she'll be heartbroken when she finds out!"
This time, neither my mom nor Lao Mi said anything. They really kept their word and didn't try to persuade me, but I felt even worse inside.
...
There was still a while before dinner, so I told them to rest first, and then Chen Jin and I drove to the ancient city. On the way, I said to Chen Jin, "In the next few days, could you spare some time to lend me a hand? My dad is going to have sinus surgery, and they said he'll need general anesthesia. After the surgery, a family member will have to carry him."
Chen Jin nodded first, then asked, "Why did you come all the way to Dali for surgery?"
"They said postoperative care is troublesome, and there's no one at home who can take care of them."
"That's impossible... A college classmate of mine just had this surgery. It's a very minor surgery. If it's a minimally invasive procedure, you can be discharged on the same day. Even if it's open surgery, you'll only be hospitalized for a week at most."
Before I could even speak, Chen Jin said to me with deep feeling, "The hearts of parents are truly selfless! ...I guess they just wanted to find this excuse to spend more time with you in Dali." (To chat with more like-minded people about "My Tenant Miss," follow "Youdu Literature" on WeChat to read novels, discuss life, and find kindred spirits~)
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