"Of course. Who am I, Li Wencai? *********, I transform into a dragon when I encounter wind and clouds. Well, I've finally encountered wind and clouds. How is it? Do I act like a boss?"
Wencai straightened his back and tried hard to find the droopy and unruly look that he had abandoned for so many years, and chatted with Shumei with a playful smile.
Shumei forced a smile on her sallow face.
Shumei hadn't smiled since she learned she was ill. She hadn't expected that the person who could make her smile again before she died would be Li Wencai, the man who had always made things difficult for her and who deeply hated her.
Seeing Shumei smile, Wencai felt a little relieved.
"Aunt, uncle, and Xiao Shitou, are they all okay?"
A trace of sadness flashed across Wencai's face, his smile stopped abruptly, and his head drooped.
"My mother died not long after you left."
The death of his old aunt was a hurdle that Wencai would never be able to get over. After so many years, he still didn't dare to think about it. Whenever he did, he would feel heartbroken.
"How could this happen? Auntie has always been in good health. Why did it happen so suddenly?"
When Shumei heard the news of her aunt's passing, her expression became a little heavy. After all, her aunt was such a good person and had been so good to her.
Death, for Shumei now, was an extremely sensitive word. Her aunt's passing naturally made her think of herself, wondering if she, too, was nearing death. Her mood, which had just improved slightly due to her literary talent, was brought back to its original state.
Wencai raised his head slightly, glanced at Liu Jiang standing next to him, and sighed heavily.
"It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly later."
Shumei nodded in response, "Okay, tell me when you want to! Tell me about yourself! How have you been these past few years?"
"What can I do? It's just like that! I don't know if I've lived up to my mother's wishes. But at least I can support myself now and don't have to rely on her anymore."
From the tone of Wencai's voice, Shumei could clearly feel that he had really changed. He was no longer the lazy and self-righteous Li Wencai.
"If you can think this way, it means you have lived up to my expectations. If I knew about this, I would be happy for you."
When Shumei and Wencai met again, they were able to sit down and chat so calmly. Doesn't this just prove that Wencai is no longer the same Wencai as before?
"Okay, let's not talk about me anymore, let's talk about you! Have you been doing well these past few years? And you were aware of your illness, weren't you?"
Wencai had to change the subject to this heavy topic. After all, Shumei's body belonged to her. Even if he wanted to help her, he had to get her consent.
Sick? Yeah! Why am I still here chatting when I haven't found Xiao Shuangwan yet? I don't have much time left, I can't afford to waste it like this.
"Oh! You brought me to the hospital. I'm broke now and I'm afraid I can't pay your medical bills. I'm leaving now. If there's another chance, I'll find a way to pay you back."
Shumei said this, lifted the quilt and prepared to get out of bed.
Wencai pushed her back and said, "Lie down and don't move. Who asked you to pay me back? After all, you were once my girlfriend in name only. How can I stand by and watch my girlfriend in trouble?"
"You... you seemed normal just now, why are you so smooth-talking now?"
Shumei's physical strength had not yet recovered. Not to mention her literary talent, even a child of a few years old could subdue her.
"Tell me about it!"
Wencai's expression was somewhat serious, as if he had to know the whole thing.
Looking at the savior in front of her, Shumei couldn't bear to refuse Wencai, nor could she refuse.
"Yes, I know about my illness. I didn't want to implicate my family and friends, so I slipped away alone and chose to fend for myself."
Shumei told Wencai the situation in a few brief sentences.
"You haven't changed at all. You always take yourself for granted and always put others first. Why don't you think about whether they can live peacefully if you are really gone, and whether they will feel no guilt towards you. Since you met me, it means that I am your lucky star. I will find a doctor and arrange surgery for you as soon as possible. Don't worry about the money, I will pay for it all."
Shumei couldn't believe these words came from Wencai's mouth. Was the person before her really Wencai? They looked similar, but their behavior and words were completely different.
Who am I? I'm just his family's former nanny. How could I have the right to accept such a gift from him?
"No, this is not possible, just let me go!"
"Alright! Even for my mother's sake, I won't abandon you. Besides, your medical expenses are just a small amount of money to me. Just think of it as a good deed for me and accumulating some merit for myself. Is that all right?"
Wencai used to be very eloquent. Although his speech is no longer as irrelevant as before, Shumei believes that no matter whether he speaks the truth or not, he is no match for Wencai.
Wencai's words convinced her. She was no real man, not someone who would "not accept charity." If Wencai was truly as wealthy as he claimed, and the medical expenses were a pittance for him, then Shumei would be reluctant to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Now that I have very little time left, and if I continue to persevere, there may not be any good results. I might as well give it a try. If the operation is successful, I will gain more time.
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