Chapter 43 Chapter 43 (End of reverse v) [VIP]
"That's right, a man is not complete until he gets married and has children. He won't feel lonely when he's old and has children and grandchildren around him, right? Second brother." Uncle Bai cooperated at the right time.
Grandpa Bai's face was touched.
"Auntie, Bai Chengfeng is getting married. If you have time, why don't you go and help him?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Cuilan's expression changed. Bai Chengfeng was her eldest grandson. Although Yang Cuilan was often ill, she was a man of means and scheming. In her youth, she had completely controlled Bai Hui, the village's most sought-after bachelor. Even though her family was in shambles, Bai Hui had ignored everyone's objections and spent most of their savings to marry Yang Cuilan.
After marrying into the Bai family, Yang Cuilan, taking advantage of Bai Hui's affection for her, constantly subsidized her family with money. Bai Hui's mother, displeased, tried to dissuade her several times, but was always infuriated by her outrageous remarks. Before the family split, Bai He's grandmother, known for her tough exterior and soft heart, also suffered numerous setbacks at the hands of this powerful sister-in-law.
But Yang Cuilan, who had always been successful in the Bai family, finally met her natural enemy, her eldest daughter-in-law Wu Hong, Bai Chengfeng's mother.
Yang Cuilan possessed a strong control ethic. Even after her son's marriage, she still tried to manipulate the couple into handing over their entire salary. However, her daughter-in-law was a fierce and unyielding woman, so how could she possibly submit to her mother-in-law's every command? On their first day, they started arguing. Her daughter-in-law, a reckless individual who only cared about her own satisfaction, lost all reason during arguments, spouting all sorts of foul language, unfazed by the embarrassment of having the whole village know about it.
Although Yang Cuilan is smart and capable at home, she is very concerned about her reputation and has always maintained her image as a virtuous and gentle daughter-in-law to the outside world. She cannot bear to become the laughing stock of the villagers.
She had secretly competed with her daughter-in-law several times but failed to gain the upper hand. She was really afraid of this cruel daughter-in-law and could only turn a blind eye to her actions.
Yang Cuilan's son, who had grown up timid and silent under the shadow of his overbearing mother, was also completely controlled by Wu Hong, making Yang Cuilan experience the frustration and discomfort that her mother-in-law had experienced.
After Yang Cuilan's youngest son got married, they separated. Now, although the two elders and their two children live in the same house, their rooms are separate, and they eat separately. They're like the most familiar strangers.
"Forget it. You can't force it. If he doesn't want to get married, then he doesn't want to get married. Anyway, his sister and brother will take care of him." Grandpa Bai knew his grandson's temper very well and stopped the question before he got angry.
Yang Cuilan was unwilling to give in, as her niece's granddaughter had promised to give her a reward of 5,000 yuan if she could successfully bring the connection together.
Bai Hui tugged at his wife's sleeve. His brother's face was already very bad, and he was afraid he would get angry if he continued.
Yang Cuihua paused in frustration. But she still felt a little reluctant. The girl she was introducing was her eldest sister's granddaughter. She'd been in love with Bai He since she was little, and having recently gotten divorced, she'd been pestering her to introduce him to her. If it were her first marriage, her cousin would definitely disagree. But second-married women were worthless. Although Bai He was mentally ill, he looked like a normal person now. Plus, he had a house, a car, and could make money, so at least her niece wouldn't have to worry about her life. They, the Yang family, would also benefit from it.
The atmosphere then fell silent, and Bai He made no secret of his indifference. Bai Hui and Yang Cuilan felt humiliated and somewhat unhappy, so they left in a huff.
When Bai Hui and Yang Cuilan went out, they carried a bag of vegetables given to them by Grandpa Bai and went their separate ways.
As soon as Grandpa Bai arrived home, there were people sitting in the living room, and his expression immediately became enthusiastic.
Before Grandpa Bai gave the food away, Grandma Bai grabbed his hand and said to everyone with a smile, "I've been staying at Bai He's place these past few days with nothing to do. I've realized how difficult it is to feed my child all these vegetables in this cold winter. He needs to burn a lot of firewood every day. And he's young and doesn't have the habit of storing food. Now I'm offering some vegetables to trade with everyone for food. I'm grateful to all my friends and relatives for supporting his business."
Suddenly, everyone's smiles vanished, and their expressions turned grim. If they were willing to pay this much, would they still come here?
Grandma Bai didn't tolerate them and kept a tight rein on her old man to prevent him from getting dizzy and telling lies.
After a few seconds of stalemate, some people may have felt embarrassed, exchanged a few pounds, and left with red faces.
There were also a few people who left empty-handed with sullen faces as if the Bai family owed them tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
After they left, the Bai family breathed a sigh of relief. The house hadn't been quiet since morning, and because of the weather, no one had showered frequently. Some hadn't even showered in a month. The smell in the house was terrible.
Grandma Bai immediately opened the doors and windows to let in some air. Auntie, Ning's mother, and others also began to clean up the melon peels, fruit shells, and other garbage left on the ground.
"Look at what you've done. So many people stayed in our house for half a day, and you burned a basket of firewood. And look at this sofa." Grandma Bai looked at the black claw marks on the milky white sofa with annoyance.
Grandpa Bai smiled awkwardly, "I'll wash it." But he still felt a little uncomfortable. Knowing that it would offend his wife, he couldn't help but say, "They are all neighbors. They came to us for help. It's really hurtful for you to accept their gifts."
"You value relationships, but do those people value you? They just come here to take advantage of you because you can fool people. If you really need to, go to Tangyuan and buy some. They have three pounds of vegetables and one pound of rice. I don't believe any of them are short of that pound of rice."
Grandpa Bai is a righteous and generous man. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now I realize that something bad has happened after hearing what my wife said.
"Look at the Xinmin family, the Yuzi family, and that guy... they all exchanged for rice. If they knew you were giving them away for free, wouldn't they have a problem with the Tangyuan? You're undermining Tangyuan's reputation."
Grandma Bai grew increasingly furious as she spoke, slamming her hands on the table. No one dared to interrupt when the old lady was angry.
"I understand. I will never do such a stupid thing again." Grandpa Bai touched his head in annoyance.
"Remember what you said. Don't try to be a pushover. Look at you. You went to your eldest brother's house to help out. You worked so hard that you were sweating. But he gave money to everyone else, but you didn't even get a pack of cigarettes. I think he was just taking advantage of you because you're honest."
"Hey~ Isn't he a relative? Giving him money is actually polite. Didn't he come to help us fish before?"
"That's different. Our family gave him four fish... and..."
Grandma Bai could hardly stop talking now. Knowing he was in the wrong, Grandpa Bai lowered his brows and let his wife scold him. Afterwards, he would hug her and coax her to relieve her sexual desire. The others were used to this scene.
"Xiao Ning! You have long legs and run fast. Call your second brother over and I'll give these things to him."
Grandma Bai pointed to some rice, dried shrimp and other items she had just collected.
"Okay, grandma."
Ning Zelan smiled sweetly and brightly. Seeing this, Grandma Bai felt much better, thinking that young people are pure and innocent.
Ning Zelan stayed with Bai He for a while, and when they came back, the smell of food was coming from the kitchen.
Ning's mother truly loved her nephew like a son. She took the opportunity to give Bai He a can of cookies and said, "Your Aunt Ning made these yesterday. Try them. They taste just like the ones you buy at the store, fragrant and crispy. I know you like salty food, so I saved the salted egg yolk and pork floss flavor for you."
"Try the glutinous rice balls and see if they are delicious. If they are, Auntie will make them for you next time."
More than a month later, Ning's mother, now wearing two quilted jackets and looking bulky, had lost her initial elegance and looked more down-to-earth.
Ning's mother is very grateful to Bai He for taking care of them during this period. Most of their clothes and shoes came from Bai He. Before the epidemic, they could have given back ten or a hundred times, but now they are living in someone else's house and have no means to show their gratitude. They can only express their gratitude through these small gifts.
After spending some time together, Ning's mother felt from the bottom of her heart that it was probably thanks to her ancestors that she was able to meet such sincere and friendly in-laws. Since ancient times, how many people have been able to share hardships.
Food outside was worth a fortune, but they had lived in the Bai family for over a month, eating and drinking for free. Not only had they not heard a single strange word from them, but they had also been tolerant of their habits, truly integrating them into the family. Putting themselves in their shoes, Ning's mother now completely regarded Bai Yu as her own daughter.
Don’t talk about whether they are a good match or not. They are clearly a match made in heaven.
Ning's mother and father looked at the young couple snuggling together sweetly, and looked at each other with smiles on their faces.
"It's delicious." Bai He ate a piece and said politely.
After finishing his meal, Bai He said to his family very seriously, "I will never get married in my lifetime. I'm serious. If you still have this expectation, I won't come back."
Bai He looked at everyone intently. Even when he saw his grandfather's eyes redden and tears welling up in them, he didn't soften his heart. This was a matter of principle.
The Bai family knew how stubborn Bai He was. He had left with nothing a few years ago, preferring to work as a takeout worker and sleep in a park rather than burden them.
"If you don't get married and have children, your life will be incomplete." Grandpa Bai suddenly stood up and slammed his palm on the table, causing the dishes and chopsticks on the table to jump up.
Everyone in the room was so frightened that they dared not speak.
Bai He pursed his lips into a line and looked stubborn.
"You are such a disobedient child. How am I going to explain this to your father?" Grandpa Bai was really saddened by his grandson. He leaned forward and hunched over, his body shaking.
There are only a few people in this world that Baihe cares about, and his grandfather is one of them. He has lived in the old man's care since he was a child, being raised by him and receiving his most selfless, deep and unrequited love.
Seeing that his grandfather was heartbroken by him, Bai He's throat seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, almost making him unable to breathe, and his hands in his pockets were stiff.
But Bai He was very clear-headed and knew that he could not compromise, as compromise would only bring greater pain to both of them.
Seeing that Bai He was in a bad mood, she was afraid that he would have a seizure. The aunt stood between the two of them and whispered, "Dad, please sit down first and drink some water to calm down."
Bai Yu, standing by, actually agreed with Bai He's thoughts. Mental illness is hereditary. If a child with the disease were born, not only would their life be incomplete, but it would be a life worse than death. But she couldn't speak up for Bai He. If she spoke, it would be like adding fuel to the fire, and the old man would be furious.
"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Why do you care so much? Just live your own life well. Bai and his father's marriage is a mess. I just hope he lives a good life." Grandma Bai patted her husband's chest, which was heaving violently, and advised him with heartache.
Grandma Bai is exposed to many new things and believes that some of the young people's ideas are quite valid. Marriage doesn't guarantee a happy life, and having children doesn't guarantee a secure place to rely on in old age. There are many people without conscience. Never overthink the future, because you never know when something unexpected might happen. Living in the present and being happy and comfortable is the most valuable thing.
In the end, they parted on bad terms. Grandpa Bai was very angry and ignored Bai He for a long time.
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After about a week, Dahu was almost recovered. Unlike the steady and intelligent Heidou, Dahu was lively and active and could not sit still for a moment. He bit several of the toys given to him by Baihe, but fortunately Heidou urged him to do so, so he did not develop the habit of destroying the house.
With Dahu around, the family feels more lively. From time to time, you can hear his coquettish chirps. Heidou isn't left alone while Baihe works; he's more lively and playful with Dahu by his side. You can often see the two dogs chasing and tumbling around in the yard.
Baihe was delighted by the changes in Heidou. Heidou was an important and special person to Baihe. Heidou's mother was a companion dog trained by Baihe's father specifically for Baihe. After her mother passed away, Heidou was chosen to be trained again.
They accompanied Bai He through many difficult times and also gave him a lot of comfort and warmth. Therefore, he sincerely hoped that Hei Dou would have more happiness instead of being in a tense state of work all the time.
For most people, the current poverty and hardship would be terrible. But for Bai He, this return to primitive nature, a quiet life without anyone disturbing him, temporarily dispelled the fatigue and world-weariness deep in his soul.
Recently, a batch of early-maturing rice he had planted in his space had matured. But drying the rice was a big problem, as he had used every inch of the space to plant crops, leaving no empty space at all.
Fortunately, he was the only one at home, so he could make whatever he wanted. He used various methods, such as baking on the kang, drying machine, and oven, and it took him three days to dry and bag all the more than 500 kilograms of rice.
During this period, the time agreed with the doctor in town arrived. Although the road was buried in snow again, Bai He still braved the snow to retrieve his braces for fear that something might happen later.
Time slipped by day by day amidst the trivialities of life. That evening, after Bai He had packed up his saw, hammer, and other tools, and was about to heat up the leftover potato stew with pork ribs from lunch, there was a knock on the door.
The knocks on the door were rhythmic, and Bai He felt a small, restless feeling coursing through his bloodstream. It was dark, and the figure was unclear, but through the windows and doors, Bai He was certain it was Su Xingye.
Heidou and Dahu followed Baihe out of the house. Dahu, with his tail hanging down and his head half-down, barked fiercely at the door. Heidou followed closely beside Baihe, his tail wagging gently.
When he opened the door, the light reflecting through the snow was indeed Su Xingye. He was still wearing the clothes Bai He had prepared for him before he left. He was extremely thin, his face was sharp, and his cheeks were red, swollen and peeling from the cold, making him look a bit scary.
The northerly wind blew by his ears, and balls of white snow landed on his head and ears. His breaths were as cold as a knife, piercing his lungs. With a "puff," the grass buried deep in Baihe's chest gathered strength to break through the ice. Hormones fermented in his brain, causing a familiar disconnect.
At the same time, it was undeniable that a certain tension in his heart had finally loosened. After countless busy days, in the quiet and lonely nights, Bai He's mind would always uncontrollably pop up all sorts of ominous thoughts. These thoughts always made him anxious, uncomfortable, and confused.
Therefore, he always keeps himself busy and unable to stop, so busy that his brain can no longer think about unnecessary things.
"Am I in a terrible state now?" Seeing Bai He's mouth slightly curved, his caramel-brown and calm eyes sparkled with brilliance.
"I'm glad you're back." Changing his previous passive attitude, Bai He hugged him tightly.
"Hmm." Su Xing also rested his chin on Bai He's shoulder, slowly closed his eyes, and let out a long breath. A certain deliberately indulgent emotion in his heart rose like a raging fire.
Bai He brought him into the kitchen, forced him onto the sofa, and began to work like a spinning top. He first filled a few hot water bottles and placed them next to him, then lit two braziers in the room to quickly warm up the whole house. Then he started to boil ginger cola water...
During the whole process, Su Xingye's eyes never left him.
Bai He was very lazy when he was in high school. He would not pick up the broom if it fell on the ground, and would not clean up the garbage until it piled up. The books and test papers on his desk were always messy.
At this time, Bai He was doing these things skillfully and neatly. Whenever Su Xing saw these things, he could clearly sense the huge gap between them that was created by time.
Bai He took out the medicine box and sat next to Su Xingye and carefully took off his gloves. Sure enough, his slender and beautiful hands were covered with frostbite, and some places were even cracked with bloody cuts.
Bai He's brows were knitted together, his jaw was clenched, and he said with all his strength, suppressing his anger, "You are a surgeon, shouldn't you take good care of yourself?"
Bai He once had a serious injury on his hand, but he didn't even blink an eye. However, when faced with the wound on Su Xingye's hand, he found it a bit difficult to start.
His gaping wound was clogged with dust, streaks, and other debris. Long untreated, it had become inflamed, and mucus formed around the edges. Bai He poured iodine on it and, using a cotton swab, gently and gently removed the debris, which had completely adhered to the flesh.
Such Bai He also had a fatal attraction to Su Xing. He looked at him intently and seriously, as if he was looking at some rare treasure, and Su Xing also felt a sweet feeling in his heart.
The thin scab was torn and blood flowed out, but Su Xing didn't feel it at all, and his breathing didn't even fluctuate.
Bai He couldn't help but look up, and met his focused eyes. His deep pupils only held him. The fire rising in his heart was suddenly extinguished by a sudden shower of water.
"I'm sorry I got mad at you."
Bai He knew that what he said before was irrational. Doctors are a great and special profession. In special moments, they have to abandon their lives like soldiers and go to the front line of danger regardless of everything.
Su Xing's lips curled up, his face showing undisguised joy. "I'm very happy with Bai He now."
Bai He, who was half squatting, looked at him in surprise, his eyes full of confusion.
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V will be released on February 3rd. Little angels, please note that chapters 27 to 43 are inverted V. Little angels who have already read them should not purchase them!
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