In a flash, that familiar figure made her feel as if she was dreaming.
The woman was skinny and wore a blood-stained dress. Her frail shoulders supported the broken beam. The enormous pressure almost bent her spine. She knelt on the ground, holding her breath.
"Hurry... take him away..."
“Xiao Chunyu!!!” Shen Sisi exclaimed and wanted to help her, but was pushed away by her.
"I can't hold on for much longer. Send the child out quickly, and then come back to save me."
Shen Sisi felt like she was going crazy. Wasn’t she at home recuperating after giving birth? Why did you come here anyway?
But now is not the time to think about problems. Shen Sisi made a prompt decision and pulled the little boy back.
When she used all her strength to push the little boy out of the ground, there was a terrible bang behind her, the ground collapsed, and Xiao Chunyu was buried underground...
"Chunyu..." Shen Sisi was lying on the ground like crazy, digging the soil with her bare hands, her mind full of Xiao Chunyu's thin back: "Hold on, don't be in any trouble..."
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Soon, everyone worked together to dig through the rubble and found Xiao Chunyu, but no one dared to step forward to rescue her, because... Xiao Chunyu's chest was pierced by a piece of wood, she was covered in blood, and was already dying.
“Chunyu, Chunyu…” Shen Sisi jumped down the deep pit and rushed to her side, wanting to pick her up, but she didn’t dare to move at all.
"Wait a minute. I'll go find a saw and cut the wood. Then I'll take you to the hospital..."
Xiao Chunyu suddenly grabbed her sleeve, and his pale lips slightly opened: "Sisi... no need..."
"I know I can't survive..."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Shen Sisi's eyes were wet with tears and she didn't dare to think about the topic of death.
"Listen to me..." Xiao Chunyu said slowly as he lay dying: "Take good care of the child for me..."
"What do you mean I take care of her? You're her biological mother, so of course you have to take care of her!"
"Sisi, I'm not joking..." Xiao Chunyu smiled sadly, a tear fell from the corner of her eye: "I'm not afraid of death, I just can't let go of my baby... This child has a miserable life, she was born without parents, I don't want her to become an orphan, and I don't want her to know that there is an irresponsible mother like me, please... please... take care of her for me, you be her mother, let her take your last name, okay?"
"You big-headed ghost..." Shen Sisi burst into tears and hugged Xiao Chunyu: "I don't want you to die, I want you to live, we still have to raise children together, go to college together, and go back to the city together, you can't leave me...can't..."
Xiao Chunyu raised his hand and wanted to touch the back of her head, but before his fingers touched her, they dropped completely...
This matter has always been the most hidden pain in Shen Sisi's heart. Every time she thought of Xiao Chunyu, she felt so sad that she burst into tears.
Retracting her thoughts, Shen Sisi took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes: "She died to save me, and my life was given by her, so I need to fulfill her last wish."
Therefore, the burden of raising Niu Niu fell on her.
Because she was a single woman and was not eligible to adopt, she simply told others that the child was hers.
Of course, it’s not just because of this, but it’s a collective decision of the village.
"Xiao Chunyu was a teacher before. She sacrificed herself to save me and my child. This incident was reported by a reporter and made the headlines of the newspaper. The top leaders in Kyoto all knew about it. They wanted to label her as a brave and righteous person and publicize her heroic deeds. They even built a statue for her at the place where she died."
"Such a role model cannot have any stain on her. For her reputation and the reputation of Jinfeng Village, everyone in the village signed a document to keep the child secret. We will tell everyone that I gave birth to the child and that the child is registered under my household registration."
So that’s how it is…
Gu Chengfeng rubbed his fingers and finally understood the whole story.
In that landslide, Xiao Chunyu saved Sisi and became a model hero.
In order to protect Xiao Chunyu's reputation and image, and also to ensure that Niu Niu could have a home, Shen Sisi took on everything alone.
"Why are you so stupid..." Gu Chengfeng murmured, and the look he gave her was filled with tenderness and more heartache.
Shen Sisi sighed and said, "She risked her life to save me, so what does my suffering mean to me?"
"It's a pity... Niuniu didn't have breast milk to feed her, so she was very weak. She also got sick and contracted tuberculosis. It was my fault for not taking good care of her. I feel sorry for Chunyu..."
Shen Sisi has always blamed herself. After all, this was her first time being a mother and she had no experience in many things. In addition, the conditions in the countryside were poor, and she earned few work points, so she lived a very difficult life.
She didn't even dare to think back on how she had gotten through all these years.
Gu Chengfeng looked at her solemnly, his heartache like a tide, almost drowning her.
“Sisi, it’s all over…” He held Shen Sisi’s hand gently and firmly: “Don’t blame yourself for everything. This is not your fault.”
Gu Chengfeng's comfort, with its heart-warming warmth, continued to soothe Shen Sisi's broken heart.
Over the years, she has been trying to convince herself that it was not her fault, but whenever she thought of Xiao Chunyu covered in blood and nailed to the ground with a wooden stick, she would fall into endless self-blame.
But strangely, when Gu Chengfeng said this, Shen Sisi suddenly felt relieved.
Maybe it wasn't really her fault.
"You are not allowed to tell anyone about this!" Shen Sisi threatened.
Gu Chengfeng lowered his voice and said, "Don't worry, I know what I am doing... After I recover from my injury, let's go to Jinfeng Village and pay tribute to her!"
Shen Sisi didn't expect that he still had such feelings.
"Okay, then you have to get well soon..."
After this trip, Gu Chengfeng really got better.
He actively cooperates with treatment and does rehabilitation every day.
Shen Sisi would go to the oil mill every day to check on the progress, and then come over to accompany him.
In the blink of an eye it’s New Year’s Eve.
Gu Chengfeng was discharged from the hospital on New Year's Eve. Doctor Yang repeatedly told him to be careful and come back for regular checkups.
Gu Chengfeng readily agreed and enthusiastically followed Shen Sisi home to celebrate the New Year.
The wedding, which was originally scheduled for the Chinese New Year, was postponed because of this.
Shen Sisi was not in a hurry. After all, they were already husband and wife, so it didn't matter if the banquet was held earlier or later. But Gu Chengfeng was anxious. He couldn't wait to announce to the world that Shen Sisi was his wife.
This year, for the first time ever, everyone did not celebrate the New Year in Kyoto, but gathered in Jiangcheng.
Even their aunt and uncle came to their house.
The half-sized courtyard is hung with small red lanterns, new couplets are posted on the door, and festive window grilles are posted on the windows. The house is full of joy and prosperity.
Everyone gathered together and celebrated the New Year reunion. After having a good meal and a few drinks, Gu Chengfeng secretly hooked his finger under the table and said, "Come with me..."
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