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Cai Wenchuan thought to himself that since his conversation with her, she had not only failed to give him an explanation these past few days, but had also intensified her efforts to work outside, which was simply unreasonable. Cai Wenchuan was even more disappointed.
The two hadn't been in contact for many days and gradually grew distant. Ye Wenyu felt pained and uneasy, but she was powerless to do anything about it. However, although this matter caused her great pain, there were also things that made her happy.
That day, after finishing her work, she was taking the bus back to school when she received a call from her mother, Zhang Susu, who cheerfully told her on the phone, "Xiaoyu, your father has been discharged from the hospital!"
It took Ye Wenyu a few minutes to remember that her mother had said her stepfather had recovered and been discharged from the hospital.
Ye Wenyu said with a smile, "Great, that's wonderful, Mom. It's good that you're recovering."
Zhang Susu laughed too, her voice much clearer. Compared to the middle-aged woman who had been crying and sobbing in the hospital, Zhang Susu's voice was much louder and her tone much lighter. She said happily, "Wenyu, where are you? Your Uncle Wang said that he wants to thank you this time, so the first thing he wants to do after being discharged is to come and thank you."
What, thank her?
Ye Wenyu was stunned, her eyes widening slightly in surprise. However, thinking that her stepfather knew how to repay kindness, she was happy and felt a warmth in her heart. She immediately said, "No need, no need, it's what we children should do."
Zhang Susu replied, "We're already at the gate of Q University. Where are you?"
What? Ye Wenyu was overjoyed again. Her mother had actually come to the school to see her in person. She was no longer like a child without a mother, living alone and helpless in this world. She could now have her parents visit her at school when they had time, just like her other classmates.
Ye Wenyu smiled and said, "Mom, I'll be right back. Send me your location and I'll come find you." Soft music seemed to play in her ears, warming her heart as if she were nestled by a fireplace in winter. Her steps became lighter, and the fatigue from working vanished instantly.
Zhang Susu said hello and sent her location via WeChat. Ye Wenyu waited until the bus arrived at the station, got off the bus, and then turned on her phone's navigation to find her mother and stepfather.
Two elderly people were waiting for her at the main gate of Q University. Uncle Wang was carrying large and small bags in one hand and supporting her mother with the other. Zhang Susu leaned on Uncle Wang's shoulder with a happy smile on her face.
If a stranger saw this, thinking of a couple who, even in middle age, are still so loving, they would be very envious.
Seeing her mother's expression, Ye Wenyu knew she had done the right thing. Although she was struggling to repay the loan, like a snail carrying a mountain, it was all worth it, wasn't it? Moreover, she felt more confident in herself. She realized that at her age, she could not only take care of herself without asking her parents for money, but also had the ability to take care of her mother and stepfather.
She is absolutely amazing!
I have to give myself a thumbs up.
Ye Wenyu smiled, walked to the two elderly people, and affectionately called out, "Mom—" Then she looked at Uncle Wang, nodded, and addressed him, "Uncle Wang—"
She saw that her stepfather was recovering well; his face had regained some weight, his complexion had improved, and his eyes had brightened.
Teachers and classmates came and went around her. They all saw her mother and stepfather. They came to see her. Ye Wenyu looked around and felt happy for no reason.
When Zhang Susu saw her daughter, her face immediately lit up with a smile. She playfully nudged Lao Wang and said proudly, "Look, this is Q University! My daughter has been a top student since she was little. Lao Wang, look how big this school is! It really is a university!"
Haha, what her mom said was really funny.
Ye Wenyu laughed and said happily, "Mom, Uncle Wang, I'll show you around."
The stepfather handed the gift to Ye Wenyu and said to her gratefully, "Xiaoyu, you are so capable. Not only are you smart and studying at such a good university, but you are also very filial and capable. I am so grateful to you for helping me get sick this time. Otherwise, I don't even want to think about the consequences."
Zhang Susu gave Ye Wenyu a playful nudge and said, "Your Uncle Wang would love to have a daughter as sensible and filial as you. Your Uncle Wang is very good to your mother. Xiaoyu, quickly call him 'Dad'—"
Ye Wenyu smiled, but she still couldn't bring herself to say "Dad." Although her stepfather was a good person and her biological father wasn't very kind to her, in her heart, the word "Dad" symbolized warmth and security, and it was something she couldn't just call out casually.
Uncle Wang could not provide her with warmth and a sense of security.
Therefore, she just smiled silently, took the two elderly people for a walk around the campus, and then went to the dormitory to put away the things that Uncle Wang had bought for her.
Upon seeing her roommates, she naturally introduced them as her parents. Her roommates politely called them uncle and aunt, and Zhang Susu warmly greeted them, saying, "Good children, you are all Xiaoyu's classmates, you are so beautiful." She quickly became friends with her roommates.
This was the first time her mother had come to her dormitory.
Ye Wenyu watched from the side, feeling a warm glow in her heart. She thought to herself, before this, her roommates probably all thought she was an orphan, with no one to care for or look after her. Now that her mother and Uncle Wang have come to the school to see her, her roommates will look at her with more respect because of this.
She couldn't help but feel happy.
She never expected that her act of kindness would be rewarded in this way, bringing her the warmth of family.
Afterwards, Ye Wenyu took her mother and stepfather to the cafeteria for a meal, and then sent them home.
Standing at the school gate, her mother said to Ye Wenyu with difficulty, "Xiaoyu, where did you borrow that 50,000 yuan? Is it urgent? Your Uncle Wang and I want to pay you back as soon as possible, but we are burdened with the mortgage every month and really can't come up with the money. Can you give us a few more months?"
Ye Wenyu immediately said, "Mom, no need. This is my savings. You can give it to me when you have the money."
She knew her mother and stepfather couldn't afford the money, and since she had found four jobs and would be able to pay it back by the end of the year, and because she had suddenly gained family affection, she generously decided to take on the responsibility herself.
Zhang Susu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Old Wang beside her with an expression that said, "Look, my daughter is amazing, isn't she?" Old Wang kept smiling and nodding.
Ye Wenyu then felt that all the hard work had been worthwhile.
Standing at the school gate, after seeing her mother and stepfather off, Ye Wenyu turned around. Remembering her job as a hotel waitress that evening, she hurriedly went to the cafeteria for dinner before pulling herself together to go to work.
Because she has regained family love, she is now full of positive energy.
Sitting on the bus, thinking about her mother and stepfather visiting her at school today, she couldn't help but feel emotional. In this life, she had taken on the cost of her stepfather's surgery with her courage and decisiveness. Because of this, her mother and stepfather came to her school to see her, which improved their mother-son relationship and revived the family ties that had almost disappeared because of her mother's remarriage.
In her previous life, she improved her relationship with her son with Lin Tingfeng's help.
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