"Oh dear, what is all this nonsense? Of course Pei Songbai will come back!"
Yin Yu concealed it very well; neither Xia Wenhua nor Pei Ying believed it, and their expressions didn't even change.
“Dr. Yin, please stop lying to us. If he really can come back, you don’t need to hesitate. I’m an old woman who’s lived to this age, I can accept anything, just tell me directly.”
Pei Ying sighed and glanced at Pei Wenhua beside her.
“My daughter-in-law is still young. If something really happens to Songbai, it’s not right to keep it a secret forever. She still has a lifetime to live.”
Human hearts are made of flesh and blood. Xia Wenhua was sincere to Pei Ying, and Pei Ying was also genuinely good to Xia Wenhua.
If Pei Songbai doesn't come back, Xia Wenhua will definitely be the one most affected. If Songbai is really gone, it's better to know sooner rather than later.
The two instantly united in sorrow, startling Yin Yu.
"No, no, it's really not like that." Yin Yu quickly waved her hands. "Don't think like that, Pei Songbai... Pei Songbai is really fine!"
Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying did not distrust Yin Yu, but every time they talked about Pei Songbai, Yin Yu would pause for a moment, clearly having something difficult to say.
The two had spent time with Yin Yu several times, and they couldn't help but ask her the question today.
Upon meeting their gazes again, Yin Yu realized that she was only making things worse.
She sighed: "Pei Songbai may have been injured a little on the train, but he is definitely not in any danger."
As for now... he's gone on a mission, and I don't know if the mission will be dangerous, so I can't answer your questions.
Yin Yu's attitude became much more sincere, and she bowed to Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying.
"Comrade Pei Songbai saved my father on the train. The situation was critical at the time. He later went on a mission in place of my wife. I felt guilty, which is why I ran around taking care of you. I didn't expect you to misunderstand me."
"Comrade Xia, Aunt Pei, I swear I'm not lying to you this time, please don't overthink it!"
Yin Yu couldn't say anything more; what she had said was already beyond her limits.
But since the hero was risking his life for the army, she couldn't let his family stay at home and worry, or even think that he would never come back.
"Comrade Yin, you're not lying to us, are you? Songbai can really come back?"
Yin Yu dared not hesitate any longer and immediately nodded: "I will definitely be back!"
No mission is without danger, but she believed that these heroes would eventually return safely.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Pei Ying didn't cry when Xia Wenhua exposed the possibility that Pei Songbai might not be able to come back, but she couldn't help but burst into tears after hearing Yin Yu's promise.
From the moment she moved into the family compound, she was afraid that something would happen to her son.
Yin Yu finally gave her a positive answer, and she was finally relieved.
Yin Yu was quite frightened by the keen eyes of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. She assured them again, "Comrade Xia, Aunt Pei, Comrade Pei Songbai are really alright."
The matter of my father's attack is currently being kept confidential, so please don't tell anyone else.
No wonder Yin Yu was so secretive when she spoke; it turns out she had something to keep hidden.
Xia Wenhua was unusually a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry, Dr. Yin, we've caused you trouble."
It's good that things have been discussed; Yin Yu wasn't angry.
"This matter was too urgent, and we didn't give you any explanation. It was our oversight, and we don't blame you."
Yin Yu's attitude was very good, and the misunderstanding was cleared up, which made Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying feel much better.
The two thanked Yin Yu again and walked home with light steps.
"Wenhua, do you think there's any hope for Mother's illness?"
Too much has happened lately, and Pei Ying herself hasn't even paid attention to her illness.
Once everything else was resolved, and she knew Pei Songbai was alright, and her daughter-in-law came from a wealthy family, there was nothing for her to worry about at home. She could just wait for her grandson to grow up. Pei Ying's mindset changed.
She was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and her stomach had been uncomfortable ever since, but coming to Guangxi Province didn't help.
Pei Ying always thought she had kept it a secret well. Xia Wenhua saw everything but didn't dare let her worry. When she finally took Pei Ying to see a doctor, Xia Wenhua breathed a sigh of relief.
She smiled and comforted Pei Ying, "Mother, Dr. Yin said it might not be stomach cancer. We should wait for the test results. The results will be available tomorrow, and everything will be fine."
Medical conditions in the 1960s were not as good as in later years. If it really was stomach cancer, it would probably be very troublesome.
Various thoughts swirled in Xia Wenhua's mind, but quickly dissipated.
No matter what the illness is, the most important thing is the patient's mindset.
In later generations, there were also many cancer patients who were originally incurable, but because of their amazing willpower, they were able to live for many years with the disease.
Pei Ying occasionally suffers from stomach aches. When they first met, she did look unwell, but her condition has improved considerably since arriving in Guangxi Province.
Regardless of whether Pei Ying has stomach cancer or not, Xia Wenhua believes that mindset is very important.
With her daughter-in-law comforting her, Pei Ying felt much better than before.
Whether she has cancer or not is no longer important. As long as she is alive and can move, she can help her son and daughter-in-law. Her two children also ask for their grandmother every day, which makes her feel that her life is still very important.
Once a person has the will to live, life will never lead them to a dead end.
Aunt Wang from next door was sitting at the door with her two children. When they saw Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying return, the two children immediately jumped up.
"Grandma Wang, my mom and grandma are back."
"I saw it too, Mom! Grandma!"
Xiao Chen and Xiao Guang stood still and shouted loudly. The two little ones had been told beforehand that Grandma Wang's legs were not good and she couldn't keep up with them. They were not allowed to run around while at Grandma Wang's house, and they followed the instructions very thoroughly.
Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying smiled, stopped talking about the illness, and quickly stepped forward.
“Oh dear, Grandma’s sweet baby misses Grandma. Come to Grandma for a look.”
The saying "grandparents love their grandchildren" is perfectly embodied in Pei Ying's relationship with her two little ones. Having been hurt by her son, Pei Ying no longer cares about Pei Songbai as much as before, but she still shows the same loving affection when she sees the twins.
Xia Wenhua smiled silently as she looked at the three affectionate figures of the grandmother and grandson, and handed the pastries she had bought from the supply and marketing cooperative she had just passed by to Grandma Wang.
"Aunt Wang, thank you for your help again today. I just passed by a vendor selling pineapple cakes. Could you give the child some sweet treats?"
Aunt Wang waved her hand with a smile: "What's the trouble? Your child is so well-behaved, and he can keep this old woman company. Please don't bring this. I don't want it."
Neighbors, please help me out. Aunt Wang is too ashamed to take things from others every time.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law next to her were so polite. Even if it was just a small favor, they insisted on giving her something, which made Aunt Wang feel very indebted.
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