Chen's mother remained silent, watching the setting sun. The sunlight shone on her face, and he could see every wrinkle on her face. Through wind and rain, the sun came out after the rain, and a day passed in the blink of an eye.
Countless times as the sun sets, she is probably, as always, lost in thought like this.
It was getting late, and Shen Shixun wanted to push her back home. After taking a few steps, Shen's mother suddenly said, "I've been thinking about this for a long time."
He stopped in his tracks. "What are you thinking about?"
"If I could do it all over again, I would still choose him."
Feeling a pang in his heart, Shen Shixun held his breath and said, "But you have no idea whether he's a good person or a bad person."
"Whether he's a murderer or a liar, he's your father. No matter what he becomes, he'll always be your father. I have you, I have Gila, and I'm very happy."
While taking care of things at home, Jira didn't forget to call and inquire about her mother's condition, "Brother, is Mom feeling better?"
"Is she used to it? Has she made a fuss about wanting to come back?"
"Ah Yuan, you're back."
Suddenly, his mother grabbed his hand, and Shen Shixun's breath caught in his throat. "I'm not uncomfortable at all, I'm quite used to it, but I'm still a little unstable."
"Yes, we still need to go home once things stabilize a bit. Could the doctor prescribe some medicine so we can take it at home and get better on our own?"
"You need to receive psychological counseling."
What is psychological counseling?
"Just talking?"
"Ugh, city hospitals are such a hassle, do they even charge for talking to patients?"
"You have to pay for water in the city too."
"Tsk tsk tsk, who's going to collect the money for the water?"
Shen Shixun laughed, realizing he couldn't quite explain it to her. "You take good care of the house. In another half month, your mother's psychological counseling will be almost over. If she's improved, I'll bring her back."
It was already the limit that Shen Shixun agreed to let her come to Latour for treatment; he couldn't imagine keeping her locked up here for treatment—that was unrealistic.
To prevent his mother from having too much contact with others, he even spent money to find her a private hospital room.
——
When Xiang Nanzhi called, Shen Shixun had just gone to the smoking area to smoke while his mother was asleep. "Hey, Zhizhi..."
"Shen Shixun, did my dad and older brother say something to you in private?"
She had wanted to ask a few days ago, but didn't know how to bring it up, so they just chatted about everyday things.
Today I'm calm and ready to have a serious talk with him about this; I can't keep bottling it up.
"No."
"If you're ever wronged at home, tell me. I'll protect you. I won't let anyone bully you. Also... sometimes when I'm really angry, I might say hurtful things. Please don't take it to heart, okay?"
"good."
He agreed to every request she made without hesitation. Xiang Nanzhi suddenly missed him terribly. "If I could leave right now, I would love to fly to your side as soon as possible."
"Zhizhi, wait for me to come back."
“If your mother gets sick, you should stay in Saigon to keep her company. I’ve thought it through. If the treatment period is long, I can come to Saigon with you for a while, with the child. But I won’t stay for long, just a week.”
"Alright."
It's good that she's willing to come; he also wants to be closer to her.
He has nothing to miss about the ancient city. He will always keep in touch with Zhang Yandong, and the bond will remain no matter where he is.
Yang He is the same; we've been through thick and thin together. If there's a chance in the future, a phone call will suffice, and there's no question of forgetting each other after the fact.
As for the Xiang family, there was even less reason for them to stay.
This morning he received the divorce agreement from the ancient city and also received a call from Xiang Jingyi, urging him to sign it as soon as possible.
It's impossible to give him the child.
Shen Shixun knew he would eventually have to sign the two copies of the divorce agreement; the only questions were how and when to sign it.
Every time Xiang Nanzhi protects him or treats him well, in the eyes of the Xiang family, it has now become his ability.
He had also heard about Xiang Nanzhi's confrontation with Xiang Zhengyi and Xiang Jingyi at home a few days ago, telling them to be nicer to him and that her fall last time had nothing to do with him.
Xiang Jingyi interpreted this as, "All you ever do is chase after women. What kind of man are you?"
That makes sense, and of course he couldn't refute it.
"Shen Shixun".
"Um?"
Why did you suddenly stop talking?
What do you want me to say?
I want you to tell me that you love me very much.
He smiled, just as she wished, "Zhizhi, why do you always like to hear these kinds of things?"
He had said it, but she kept asking, as if she needed to confirm it anytime, anywhere. Didn't she feel whether he loved her or not?
"I love hearing you say you love me and like me. I especially love hearing it from your lips."
"Okay, I love you."
When he actually spoke, Xiang Nanzhi felt it was pointless again, "Can't you put some emotion into it?"
"How can you say there's no emotion? There is emotion."
She's treating him so well now that he can't bring himself to hurt her.
Xiang Nanzhi lay down on the bed. "There are still eleven days left. You know, I've been counting down the days every day. I just want to see you soon, and I want Tangyuan to see his grandma and aunt... to see the place where you were born and raised. Don't you think it's romantic and meaningful?"
"Yes, it's romantic and meaningful."
"Anyway, Shen Shixun, remember this: with me around, no one can bully you."
"Okay, I've got it."
——
Late at night, Jiang Yao was busy at the teahouse until very late. When she drove home, there was no one on the road. When she arrived at the parking lot, she stopped the car and saw a figure after walking a few steps.
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