In the master bedroom of the Lin family compound, Mrs. Lin, Gu Ruyi, lay on the bed, enjoying a massage from her daughter. Even though she was completely unconscious, she felt that her daughter was indeed a doctor, far more competent than ordinary medical staff.
"Mom, this morning, Zhou Xiaocun, the eldest son of the Zhou family, was waiting for me at the hospital. He asked me to convey a few words to you. He said his father asked him to see you as soon as possible and asked you to make an appointment."
Lin Liying's hands kept moving, but her eyes were always focused on her mother's expression. Unfortunately, ever since the old lady had a stroke, her mood had been unpredictable, and she couldn't guess.
"He also threatened me, saying that if I didn't want to regret it, I had to give him an answer tomorrow. He looked like he had something on you. Mom, does Dad need to step in?"
At this moment, Mrs. Lin uttered an unclear, "No..."
"Okay, I won't tell my dad. But can you handle it? Do you want me to bring him over to see you? Or I can find a chance to take you out for a walk."
"A few..." Old Mrs. Lin said vaguely, pointing at the bedside table.
Lin Liying handed her the cardboard on the bedside table and stuffed a pen into her hand.
She wrote several lines of words, one stroke at a time, her pace increasing. Her daughter, Lin Liying, was deeply impressed by the old lady's perseverance. If she had suffered a stroke, she would have collapsed.
"Your sister had an accident during her confinement. She accidentally took a sterilization drug, and Old Mrs. Zhou found out. Her family is keeping this secret. I was worried that your sister couldn't bear the trauma, so I wrote a note to Old Man Zhou. The handle was the note. I shouldn't have written it at the time. I was deceived."
Even if Lin Liying had thought about the possibility countless times, she would never have imagined that the so-called "handle" would be so shocking. There were many questions behind this, and she needed to think about it again.
"When you see him, ask him to show you the note first. I wrote it with a pen as a precaution. After all these years, there might not even be a trace of it left. If it's still there, insist that you only offer money in exchange. Don't agree to any other terms. If the negotiation doesn't work out, have him go to your sister and let her do whatever she wants."
Lin Liying's eyes went dark. This... this... this was real.
She calmed herself down, took a deep breath, and asked in disbelief, "Mom, where did you get that medicine? How could you do that? That's your own daughter!"
"No...si..."
Lin Liying didn't want to hear her explanation anymore. Who was her mother? Her brother-in-law had just died, so why would she even consider the Zhou family? Why would she leave such a thing in black and white unless she had no other choice?
"No...si...wo..."
Old Mrs. Lin glared angrily and repeatedly emphasized...
In contrast, Lin Liying leaned weakly against her chair, closing her eyes in disbelief as she faced this horrific reality. Her own mother had used medication to sterilize her older sister. In other words, even before her brother-in-law's accident, her mother had already planned to prevent her sister from having children beyond the one daughter.
Does the old lady know what she has done? Why does she hate her son-in-law so much that she wishes he would have no children or grandchildren? It's so terrible, everything is fake.
Lin Liying had never felt so desperate. She didn't know how to face her mother. When a rabbit dies, the fox mourns, and all creatures grieve for their own kind. She felt grief for her elder sister, Lin Lishan, but wasn't she also sad for herself?
What kind of mother is this, using her daughter as a tool without any guilt, trampling on her life at will? If I hadn't discussed it with her when I got married, would I have faced the same calculations?
In the master bedroom, mother and daughter were speechless for a moment.
It was not until night fell that the nanny turned on the light and woke up Lin Liying.
She opened her eyes and looked at her mother, who was leaning against the kang, resting with her eyes closed, a calm expression on her face. A myriad of emotions welled up in her heart. Even a tiger wouldn't eat its own cubs. Did her mother have a heart?
At this moment, she couldn't stay any longer.
Lin Liying, who fled in a panic, did not dare to stay in the compound for a moment. She was worried that she would not be able to help telling the truth when facing her elder sister's innocent eyes, but how could she dare?
That night, Lin Liying was so shocked by the series of events that she had a high fever. She kept muttering, "Impossible...it's all fake...it's all a lie.
It was not until the early morning that the unconscious Lin Liying was discovered by her two sisters-in-law and sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Zhou Xiaocun was excited for a day and waited for a day, but his hopes were suddenly shattered.
Upon learning that Lin Liying was seriously ill in bed, Zhou Xiaocun cursed God for being blind. Why didn't God wait for him to take care of things? It would have been better if all the Lin family members died out.
It was already the next afternoon when he finally managed to get close to Lin Liying in the ward again.
Looking at the haggard Lin Liying, he curled his lips - what a useless girl, she got scared by such a trivial matter.
When Lin Liying saw him, she was as scared as if she saw a ghost and looked around quickly.
"Don't worry, not now. I won't make any promises later. How's the thing I asked you to do going? What did your old lady say? Does she need a note to discuss things?"
Lin Liying looked at him in surprise.
Zhou Xiaocun glanced at her complacently, "I won't produce evidence first. Even with evidence, who knows if you will harm me? I have seen what Old Lady Lin is like. She even wanted my father to kill her own granddaughter. I have a copy of the note here, you can ask her to check if there are any mistakes. I will wait for your reply tomorrow, it's too late..."
Lin Liying listened to his threats and gritted her teeth in hatred, but she had no choice but to deal with him.
She calmed herself down and said in a deep voice, "I don't need to see the evidence now. Just tell me what you want, and I'll give it to you if I can. And you have to give me a note after you're done."
"That's right! My requirements are not high. My family is registered in a big city outside of Beijing. I don't need a good job, just enough to have something to eat. I have 1,000 kilograms of national food coupons."
Lin Liying's eyes widened. "Are you crazy? I want this offer, not just you. Be realistic and don't go overboard."
"No, I've already reduced my demands a lot. I didn't ask for a house or money because your mother and my father have worked together for so many years."
Lin Liying shook her head decisively and said, "There's nothing to discuss. My mother can't do what you ask. Go ahead and report her. She's half-dead and won't last more than a few years anyway."
Zhou Xiaocun sneered, "She couldn't make it, but you're still here. A son pays his mother's debts, oh, you have to pay them too. What would your bosses at work think of you if they knew you had a mother who killed her own daughter and caused her granddaughter to die young? What would your in-laws think of you? If I'm not mistaken, your husband seems very filial to his parents. By the way, do you think your eldest brother will change his career? I heard he's been working for Zhou Xiaozheng."
"By the way, I heard your father can't stand being provoked. What do you think he would do if he knew his wife was a two-faced woman? Haha... I'm really looking forward to it."
Seeing him about to leave, Lin Liying hurriedly stopped him, "There's nothing you can do about your household registration. You can only find a job if you have the opportunity. I'll raise food coupons for you."
Zhou Xiaocun suppressed his inner pride and said slowly and methodically, "We also need the Haishi household registration for me and my youngest son, plus a formal job for him. We have to ensure that the files are clean."
Lin Liying narrowed her eyes, her mind racing, trying to calm the other person down. She nodded, "It's going to be very difficult. Give me some time. I'll give you an answer next week."
"No. I'll give you five more days. I know if you really want to do this, you can get it done quickly. This is the bottom line, no room for negotiation."
Seeing her nod, Zhou Xiaocun left quickly. He walked out of the hospital, watching the people passing by on the street, and laughed. It worked! He and his youngest son were about to live a good life.
As for Mr. Zhou and his three remaining sons, Zhou Xiaocun knew from the moment he boarded the train that it was unrealistic to take them with him. His high initial demands were just to pave the way for the rest of the trip.
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