After dinner, Lin Ying began tidying up Lin Huaiyu's room. She threw away what needed to be thrown away and replaced what needed to be replaced. She also prepared the medicine Lin Huaiyu needed.
Li Xin'er was responsible for serving tea, water, and medicine.
Of course, the children would also go over to help.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Uncle He came over, cleaned Lin Huaiyu, and changed her into clean clothes.
Lin Ying made an agreement with Uncle He that he would come and help clean Lin Huaiyu once a day for the next few days while Lin Huaiyu was unable to get up. Each time would still cost two yuan.
Lin Huaiyu felt a pang of regret upon hearing that money was being offered: "No need, no need for such trouble. It's so expensive, you could buy so much grain with that money."
Lin Ying glanced calmly at Lin Huaiyu and said in a cold tone, "If you think it's too expensive, then you should get better sooner. If you don't clean yourself up, you'll be the one who smells bad." After saying that, Lin Ying turned and left.
Watching Lin Ying's retreating figure, Lin Huaiyu sighed, but she also knew that Lin Ying had never changed; she was still the same carefree person she always was.
So, after all his hard work, he ended up like this. It's truly pathetic.
Seeing Lin Huaiyu's helpless expression, Uncle He smiled and comforted him, "Old Lin, don't think so much. Xiaoying is doing this for your own good. Just focus on getting better now, and everything will gradually get better." Lin Huaiyu nodded with a wry smile and didn't say anything.
After leaving the room, Lin Ying went to the yard and watched the children playing with Li Xin'er. Hao Yu and Shuanzi were teaching Li Xin'er some simple games, while Er Ya and Liu Zi cheered excitedly. Laughter and cheerful voices echoed through the yard. Seeing this, Lin Ying felt a little more relaxed.
Just then, Li Xin'er saw Lin Ying, ran over quickly, grabbed Lin Ying's hand, and looked up at her with her little face, asking, "Auntie, when will Grandpa get better?"
Lin Ying patted Li Xin'er's head and said softly, "As long as Grandpa takes his medicine on time and rests well, he'll get better soon." Li Xin'er nodded happily and ran back to play with her older brothers and sisters.
Lin Ying sat in the courtyard for a while, pondering her next steps. She knew that although Lin Huaiyu's illness wasn't terminal, it would still require a period of recuperation.
During this time, she had to take care of Lin Huaiyu and Li Xiner, as well as her own children. In addition, she also had to find ways to solve some life problems, such as the family's supplies, and the children's studies and daily life.
Lin Ying didn't need to worry too much about the children's studies; Haoyu would take care of everything. As for their living arrangements, the car had enough room for them, so she didn't need to worry too much either.
As evening approached, Lin Ying began preparing dinner. She planned to make some light yet nutritious dishes, suitable for Lin Huaiyu's recovery and also to ensure the children ate healthily.
She was busy in the kitchen when Li Xin'er ran over, wanting to help. Seeing Li Xin'er's earnest expression, Lin Ying let her help pick the vegetables. Li Xin'er was overjoyed and diligently picked the vegetables, her movements a little clumsy, but she was very focused.
After dinner was ready, Lin Ying first brought a bowl to Lin Huaiyu, telling him to eat it while it was hot. Lin Huaiyu looked at Lin Ying, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately didn't. Lin Ying didn't linger either; after putting down the bowl, she returned to the table and ate with the children.
As Lin Ying watched the children eat with relish, she felt very satisfied.
At night, Li Xin'er looked on with envy as she watched the children go back to sleep in the car, but Lin Ying insisted that she go back to her own home to sleep.
There were only two cars here, and she wasn't willing to spend any more time with Li Xin'er. She could maintain a friendly demeanor during normal conversation, but spending too much time together would make her feel disgusted by Li Xin'er's face, which was so similar to Lin Rong's.
She didn't want to hurt a child.
As for sleeping with the children, that's even more impossible. Haoyu is already grown up, and Li Xiner is actually seven years old. Lin Ying will not let them sleep together.
Seemingly realizing Lin Ying's insistence, Li Xin'er eventually went back sadly.
At this moment, Lin Ying did not see Li Xin'er's fleeting scheme.
After the children finished washing up, Lin Ying also washed up and prepared to go to bed.
Er Ya is still there today, studying with her brothers.
Lin Ying is reading a book here by herself.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by Haoyu's voice: "Mom, is it okay for me to come in?"
Lin Ying stood up and opened the door for Haoyu: "Haoyu, is there anything I can help you with?"
After Haoyu came in, he looked at Lin Ying and said, "Mom..."
Seeing Haoyu's hesitant expression, Lin Ying couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's wrong?"
Haoyu said somewhat embarrassedly, "Mom, I... I think I might be sick."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ying immediately checked Haoyu's pulse and, after confirming that there was nothing wrong, felt relieved: "Why do you say that?"
Haoyu said, "I know perfectly well that Mom was bullied by Grandpa and Li Xiner's mother. I hate Li Xiner, but when I see her, I feel sorry for her. Mom, I'm a bad child. I've disappointed you."
After saying that, Haoyu's tears fell in his eyes.
Lin Ying was clearly surprised by Haoyu's words and found it somewhat amusing: "How could that be? Mom doesn't think Haoyu did anything wrong. Whether it's Li Xin'er's mother, my grandfather, or me, that's an adult matter, and we shouldn't blame the child for it. Besides, it's not just you; Shuanzi and the others also had a lot of fun playing with Li Xin'er, didn't they?"
Haoyu sobbed, "No, it's not like that. My younger siblings have no idea what happened to Mom, but I do. I know Mom's past, and before I came here, I didn't like them at all. I even hate her now. But whenever I see her, I can't help it, I can't help feeling sorry for her."
Lin Ying paused for a moment, thinking of her past self. Countless times she had felt she didn't want to care whether Lin Huaiyu was good to her or not, and she didn't want to care about Lin Rong as a person.
However, every time I see her, I can't help but hate her and want to hurt her.
Even now, she can't help but feel disgusted when she sees Li Xin'er. This is completely different from what she thought.
She initially thought this was normal, but Haoyu was more perceptive than she was and noticed something was amiss.
Lin Ying's heart trembled as she thought of her past, when books had been left unused.
Could it be that I've become a character in the book again?
Thinking of this, Lin Ying trembled with anger.
But she still held Haoyu tightly, saying, "Mommy will definitely protect you. Mommy will definitely find a solution!" No matter what the storyline was, she would definitely find a way to completely sever the storyline!
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