In the blink of an eye, that familiar figure made her feel like she was dreaming.
The woman was thin and frail, wearing a blood-stained dress. Her thin shoulders supported the broken beam, and the immense pressure almost bent her spine. She knelt on the ground, holding her breath.
"Quickly... take him away..."
"Xiao Chunyu!!!" Shen Sisi exclaimed, trying to help her, but was pushed away.
"I can't hold on much longer. Get the child out of here quickly, and then come back to save me."
Shen Sisi felt like she was going crazy. Wasn't she supposed to be at home recovering from childbirth? Why did she still come here?
But now was not the time to think about things. Chen Sisi made a quick decision, grabbed the little boy, and started crawling back.
When she finally managed to push the little boy out of the ground, a terrifying roar came from behind her. The ground collapsed, burying Xiao Chunyu underground...
"Chunyu..." Chen Sisi frantically crawled on the ground, digging at the soil with her bare hands, her mind filled with Xiao Chunyu's frail figure: "Hold on, please don't let anything happen to you..."
Soon, everyone worked together to dig through the rubble and found Xiao Chunyu, but no one dared to go forward to pull her up because... Xiao Chunyu's chest was pierced by a piece of wood, she was covered in blood, and she was already on the verge of death.
"Spring rain, spring rain..." Shen Sisi jumped into the deep pit and rushed to her side, wanting to pull her down, but she didn't dare to move at all.
"Wait here, I'll go find a saw right away, I'll saw this wood down, and then I'll take you to the hospital..."
Xiao Chunyu suddenly grabbed her sleeve, her pale lips parting slightly: "Sisi...it's not necessary..."
"I know I'm not going to make it..."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chen Sisi's eyes were wet with tears, and she dared not think about the topic of death.
"Listen to me..." Xiao Chunyu said slowly as she lay dying, "Take good care of the child for me..."
"What do you mean 'I'll take care of her'? You're her biological mother, of course you should take care of her!"
“Sisi, I’m not joking…” Xiao Chunyu smiled sadly, a tear sliding down her cheek: “I’m not afraid of death, but I can’t let go of my baby… This child has a hard life, she was born without parents, I don’t want her to be an orphan, and I don’t want her to know that she has an irresponsible mother like me, please… please… take care of her for me, you can be her mother, and let her take your surname, okay?”
"You big idiot..." Shen Sisi cried her eyes out, hugging Xiao Chunyu tightly: "I don't want you to die, I want you to live, we still want to raise the child together, go to university together, go back to the city together, you can't leave me... you can't..."
Xiao Chunyu raised his hand, wanting to touch the back of her head, but before his fingers could even touch her, his hand fell completely down...
This matter has always been the deepest, most hidden pain in Shen Sisi's heart. Every time she thinks of Xiao Chunyu, she feels so bad that she bursts into tears.
Pulling herself back to reality, she thoughtfully took out a handkerchief and wiped her eyes: "She died to save me. She gave me my life, so I have a duty to fulfill her last wish."
Therefore, the heavy responsibility of raising Niu Niu fell on her shoulders.
Because she was a single woman and not eligible to adopt, she simply told the public that the child was hers.
Of course, it wasn't just because of that, but also because it was a collective decision made by the village.
"Xiao Chunyu was a teacher before. She sacrificed herself to save me and my child. A reporter reported this and it was on the front page of the newspaper. The top leaders in Beijing knew about it and wanted to recognize her as a hero for her bravery and righteousness. They even built a statue for her at the place where she sacrificed herself."
“Such a role model cannot be allowed to have any blemishes. For the sake of her reputation and the reputation of Jinfeng Village, the whole village signed a document to keep the child’s secret and to tell others that I gave birth to him and that he is registered in my household.”
So that's how it is...
Gu Chengfeng rubbed his fingers, finally understanding the ins and outs of the matter.
In that landslide, Xiao Chunyu saved Sisi and became a role model hero.
To protect Xiao Chunyu's reputation and image, and to ensure that Niu Niu could have a place to belong, Shen Sisi took on all the responsibility alone.
"How could you be so foolish..." Gu Chengfeng murmured, his gaze towards her filled with tenderness and heartache.
He sighed and pondered, "She risked her life to save me, what is this little bit of suffering I endure?"
"It's just a pity... Niu Niu wasn't breastfed, so she was very weak. Plus, she got sick and developed tuberculosis. I didn't take good care of her. I'm so sorry, Chun Yu..."
Shen Sisi felt guilty. After all, it 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 frugal life.
She doesn't even dare to think back on how she got through these years.
Gu Chengfeng stared at her with deep eyes, his heart aching like a tidal wave, almost overwhelming her.
“Sisi, it’s all in the past…” He held Sisi’s hand gently but firmly: “Don’t blame yourself for everything. It’s not your fault.”
Gu Chengfeng's comforting words, warm and comforting, soothed Chen Sisi's broken heart.
Over the years, she has tried to convince herself that it was not her fault, but whenever she thinks of Xiao Chunyu covered in blood and nailed to the ground with a wooden stick, she is filled with endless self-blame.
Strangely enough, when Gu Chengfeng said those words, Shen Sisi suddenly felt relieved.
Perhaps, it really wasn't her fault.
"You're not allowed to tell anyone about this!" Shen Sisi threatened.
Gu Chengfeng lowered his voice and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing... After I recover, let's go to Jinfeng Village to pay our respects to her!"
Shen Sisi never expected that he would have this kind of intention.
"Okay, then you'd better get better soon..."
After that trip, Gu Chengfeng's condition really improved.
He actively cooperates with the treatment and rehabilitation every day.
Shen Sisi would go to the oil mill every day to check on the progress, and then come over to keep him company.
New Year's Eve arrived in the blink of an eye.
Gu Chengfeng was discharged from the hospital on New Year's Eve. Dr. Yang repeatedly told him to be careful and to come back for regular check-ups.
Gu Chengfeng readily agreed and enthusiastically followed Chen Sisi home for the New Year.
The wedding, which was originally scheduled for the Lunar New Year, was postponed as a result.
Shen Sisi wasn't in a hurry. After all, they were already husband and wife, so it didn't matter whether the wedding banquet was held sooner or later. Gu Chengfeng, on the other hand, was anxious and couldn't wait to announce to the world that Shen Sisi was his wife.
This year, for the first time ever, everyone didn't spend the Lunar New Year in Kyoto, but instead gathered in Jiangcheng.
Even their aunt and uncle came to their house.
The small courtyard was adorned with red lanterns, new couplets were pasted on the door, and festive paper-cut window decorations were displayed on the windows. The house was filled with joy and happiness.
Everyone gathered together for a reunion dinner. After a hearty meal, Gu Chengfeng secretly beckoned to his thoughtfully pondering finger under the table: "Come with me..."
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