Chapter 217 Never Change
My father leaned against the head of the bed, panting and wiping his face.
The mother wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, and her eyes were no longer broken.
"So...should we tell Xiaojun?"
She asked cautiously.
"cannot."
Xiao Zhiyu immediately shook his head.
"At least not now."
"He is still too young and mentally immature to understand these complex emotional entanglements."
Guo Huaqin nodded.
"Yes, he is still young and doesn't understand these things."
She paused, a hint of worry in her eyes.
"Besides... he has always treated you as his biological father and the closest person to him. I'm afraid that the moment he knows the truth, he will feel deceived and feel like the world has collapsed."
Xiao Zhiyu was silent for a while
He slowly raised his head and said firmly, "When he comes of age, I will tell him in person."
"I will tell him everything in front of everyone."
"Because he is the bloodline that Kang Jun left in this world."
"He is Xiao Kangjun's son. This will never change."
Xiao Zhenwu's body has not recovered yet.
The doctor recommended continued hospitalization for observation.
This year, the Xiao family can only spend the New Year in the hospital.
The festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival was diluted a lot by the white walls and the smell of disinfectant.
Fortunately, Mrs. Min is very thoughtful.
Bring everything you need early.
She also specially asked someone to bring handwritten couplets on red paper from her hometown.
It is said that "it is a rule handed down from our ancestors, and it is unlucky to print it by machine."
There were red couplets posted on the door of the ward, small lanterns hung on both sides of the door frame, and paper-cuts posted on the windows inside the house. The air was filled with a strong sense of the New Year and was very festive.
"It's the New Year, let's hope for good luck!"
She stood on tiptoe to paste the couplets.
"Put up the couplets, and the house will be lively, and there will be no illness or disaster in the coming year!"
The nurse smiled and shook her head: "Sister Min, your energy is louder than the firecrackers during the New Year!"
Xiao Zhiyu was exhausted by his father's illness.
But you can see Mrs. Min busying around the house.
My father leaned against the head of the bed and smiled for the first time in a long time.
My mother also stopped crying and helped to pack the New Year's goods.
His tense heartstrings finally relaxed a little.
"Sister Min, thank you for your hard work."
He walked forward and expressed his sincere gratitude, "Thanks to you this year."
Mrs. Min waved her hand.
"We Chinese people, throughout the year, strive for a lively and enjoyable New Year, don't we? The New Year is all about reunion, family, and the warmth of home. Besides, as an outsider, I can't interfere with your wedding, but I have to do my bit here."
Originally, Ruan Chuxia planned to wait until Xiao's father's health condition improved before officially holding the wedding.
But the old man firmly disagreed.
Especially Father Xiao, his tone was firm and left no room for negotiation.
"If you dare to postpone it for even one day, I will be discharged from the hospital immediately. Even if I have to use a cane, I will go home and sit down to watch you get married with my own eyes."
Lian Xiao's mother also stood on her husband's side this time.
"Xiao Ruan, listen to me. The wedding should be held. Don't let Lao Xiao feel depressed. What he fears most right now is that you will delay important matters because of his illness."
Ruan Chuxia couldn't understand it.
What she didn't know was that Xiao Zhiyu knew it very well.
He knew his father too well.
Father Xiao was afraid that Ruan Chuxia would dislike this family.
But in the hearts of the elderly, the continuation of their descendants is the greatest fulfillment in life.
But the problem is, I just can’t have a baby.
This is not a fact that can be changed by willpower.
Xiao Zhiyu knew that Ruan Chuxia never cared about these things.
But he knew better that this kind of talk would never make sense to Xiao's father.
The more you explain, the more he feels you are covering up and the more he feels you are comforting him.
Instead of arguing with your family and hurting their feelings.
It would be better to follow their wishes and get married.
This will also make the elders feel more at ease.
Most of the arrangements for the wedding have been completed.
Now all that’s left is sending out the invitations.
But for the Xiao family, it is not an easy task.
Even a veteran like Guo Huaqin, faced with this invitation list, did not dare to easily guarantee that there would be no problems.
But I can’t ask Mr. Xiao.
So the list can only be sorted out bit by bit by the family members themselves.
Guo Huaqin held a pen in her hand and a thick notebook was spread out in front of her.
When she wrote "Jiang family", her pen paused.
Obviously he couldn't make up his mind.
She looked at Ruan Chuxia and asked tentatively, "Xiao Ruan, the Jiang family...should we invite them? Just say something so I can make a decision."
Logically speaking, the Jiang family must be invited.
The two families have been quite polite to each other in their interactions over the past few years.
In particular, I heard that the person the Jiang family helped to find their son was actually Ruan Chuxia's biological sister.
Even if the two families have indirect blood ties.
If they don't invite them, it would seem that the Xiao family is unkind.
But Guo Huaqin still had doubts in her heart.
She always felt that the Jiang family acted ostentatiously.
If you are not careful, you may get into unnecessary trouble.
She was worried that Jiang Yumin would take the opportunity to cause trouble, and then Ruan Chuxia would be embarrassed in front of everyone.
Ruan Chuxia tucked her hair behind her ears and spoke in a natural tone.
"Of course I have to invite her. After all, she is the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, so I have to give her face."
Although the Jiang family is not as well-established as the Xiao family.
But it is not a small family that can be easily ignored.
Jiang Jiashu's father was once a direct subordinate of Xiao's father.
If we really don't invite them, the scene will be too ugly and there will be no way to end it.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Guo Huaqin nodded and wrote down the Jiang family's name stroke by stroke.
…
In the Jiang family's study.
Jiang Chengyuan, Jiang's father, frowned and held the invitation in both hands.
His wife Zhang Lanying stood beside him, looking puzzled and confused.
"Wasn't it agreed that Yumin was already the chosen daughter-in-law of the Xiao family? Who is this Ruan Chuxia? Why haven't I heard anyone mention her before?"
Jiang Chengyuan was impatient and shoved the invitation into the drawer of his desk.
"You ask me, how would I know? It was Yumin who was the one who was talking about this from beginning to end. She knows best what the final outcome was! Call her over quickly and stop wasting time here!"
Zhang Lanying shrank her neck in fear and quickly responded.
A few minutes later, the study door was suddenly pushed open.
Jiang Yumin stood at the door with an unhappy look on her face.
She was sleeping soundly, and her mother pulled her over.
At this moment, she was filled with anger.
He was almost yelling at Jiang Chengyuan.
"Dad, why did you call me? You had to wake me up in the middle of the day!"
When Jiang Chengyuan saw her like this, he immediately became furious.
what?
Why does she still have the nerve to ask?
He was so angry that he pulled out the invitation card that had been crumpled and flattened.
With a "slap" sound, it hit Jiang Yumin's face hard.
Jiang Yumin was startled and stepped back.
Ever since she solemnly declared herself the future daughter-in-law of the Xiao family, her father has never been so mean to her.
What's going on today?
She was shocked and angry, and her fingers were shaking slightly.
She silently picked up the invitation that had fallen to the ground and slowly opened it.
When her eyes swept over the name "Ruan Chuxia", her heart sank suddenly.
Before, she was publicly scolded by Guo Huaqin in the mall and was humiliated.
She originally planned to go to the Xiao family the next day to apologize.
But she couldn't bring herself to admit her mistake, so how could she take the initiative to admit her mistake?
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