However, looking at the man before her, so handsome and refined, she quickly forgave her daughter for the argument she had made with her in the past when she refused the marriage proposal.
But it seems the two haven't reached the point of discussing marriage yet. She needs to find some time to invite someone over to ask properly. Before that, she needs to wait until the guests leave and ask Shen Wan if that's what she means, to confirm.
This is not permitted in today's setting.
After sitting for a while longer, Bai Chen, having failed to get the food he wanted, had no reason to linger. He remained silent when Li Xianxue tried to leave again.
Whether out of politeness or his feelings for Shen Wan, he insisted on taking Shen Ci and Shen Ying to the hospital. Before leaving, he specifically told her:
"Comrade Shen Wan, after you finish taking care of things at home in a couple of days, be sure to go back to school. You know, knowledge can change your destiny."
He had ulterior motives when he said that. Because Shi Yangyang needed to undergo surgery to transplant Shen Wan's bone marrow, she had taken a long leave of absence from school. Li Xianxue was worried that something might happen that Shen Wan wouldn't return, and he wouldn't see her again.
He admired her and liked her.
The sound faded into the distance as the car started up. Shen Wan stood there for a long time after hearing those words.
......
Back at the hospital, Shen Ying immediately went to Jiang Yu's ward. Afraid of worrying her, he rushed to explain the situation.
Shen Ci knew that the two of them needed some alone time, so he returned to Shi Yangyang's ward.
The ward door opened, and Jiang Yu, thinking it was a nurse coming to check on her, was about to change her position. But upon seeing the man's face, she was so excited she almost sat up.
Since leaving home, Shen Ying has been preoccupied with unpleasant thoughts. What if the buyer refuses to watch the child? What if she accidentally alerts them and they move to a different location?
"Be careful of your wound."
Seeing Jiang Yu about to get up, the man strode over and pressed her down. Knowing what she wanted to ask, he spoke directly:
"We saw the child. He's not missing any limbs, his intelligence is fine, and everything is good. It's just that the family didn't like the child; they bought him and treated him like a laborer. But now we've brought him home, and my mom and younger sister are taking care of him."
Shen Ying recounted the whole story. He knew that the child's suffering couldn't be hidden from him, so he decided to tell the truth.
"To harm children just to satisfy one's own desires. How can there be such despicable people in the world?"
Jiang Yu gripped the corner of the blanket tightly, her face filled with resentment. Worried that she might reopen her wound, the man quickly changed the subject:
"How about we give the child a name? Once you're discharged from the hospital, we can register his birth."
"An'an, may he be safe, healthy, peaceful and tranquil in the future."
Jiang Yu blurted out the name; she had thought of it ever since she learned that the child had been abducted.
"good."
Shen Ying nodded and silently prayed in his heart: year after year, year after year, peace and safety.
A few days later, Jiang Yu's condition had stabilized. Because her metabolism was fast and she was getting enough nutrition, the doctor said she could be discharged in the next couple of days.
Meanwhile, Shi Yangyang's treatment has reached its most critical stage: surgery.
That day, almost everyone in the family who could come came. Zhao Meiyun had to stay home to look after her three children and couldn't go, so she could only burn incense and kowtow to pray every hour or two.
Fortunately, the surgery went very quickly, and during the observation period, Jiang Yu was already able to get out of bed and move around. She was worried about her sister-in-law's health while also missing her three children. Especially Shen An'an, who particularly wanted to meet him after hearing the man say he was very smart.
After some time, Jiang Yu was able to be discharged from the hospital. She looked at Shen Wan, whose recovery was going quite well, and decided to go back and switch jobs with Zhao Meiyun.
She and Shen Ying stayed home to take care of the child while Zhao Meiyun came to the hospital.
......
At home, Shen Ying and Jiang Yu opened the front door and could hear sounds coming from inside the house as soon as they entered the yard.
"Brother, slow down, I can't catch up with you."
"An'an, don't run away, drink the milk powder."
Shen Niannian ran ahead, with Shen An'an close behind. Following them was Shen Suisui, carrying a baby bottle. Last time the man came back, he bought several cans of formula, so Shen An'an had to drink two bottles every day.
Of course, it was at that time that I told my family about my name. Shen Sui Sui still marvels at how beautiful the name her mother chose for her!
"Children, I'm back."
Opening the door, Jiang Yu looked at the children chasing each other in the living room, a scene of harmony.
"Mother."
"Mommy."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Shen Suisui and Shen Niannian ran towards the woman. When Jiang Yu held them tightly in her arms, they felt a long-lost warmth.
Only Shen An'an stood timidly in the corner, watching the heartwarming scene and feeling utterly superfluous. As she thought about it, Cui Xia's face suddenly appeared in her mind, followed by the sound of curses in her ears.
He envied the siblings Shen Suisui and Shen Niannian for having such a beautiful and gentle mother, unaware that he was also a woman's child.
Sensing something amiss, Jiang Yu patted the two children on the back, stood up, and approached Shen An'an. He involuntarily took two steps back, only stopping when there was nowhere left to retreat behind him.
He stared at Jiang Yu with a look of horror, muttering to himself:
"Don't hit me, don't hit me."
"An'an? It's Mommy."
Jiang Yu spoke gently, trying to lower his guard. But Shen An'an's attitude towards his older sister and brother changed drastically.
"You're not, go away."
After saying that, he used all his strength to push the woman away, ran upstairs to Shen Niannian's room, and locked himself in.
Jiang Yu, the man, and the siblings were left bewildered.
The atmosphere had reached a certain point, and Shen Suisui secretly glanced at the woman, worried that she would get angry, and remained silent.
But after observing for a long time, she didn't see any anger in her mother. Instead, Shen Ying walked over to her, helped her to sit down on the sofa, and asked about her wound.
Because Shen An'an is still young, even if she exerted all her strength, she wouldn't cause any harm. It's just unknown what inhuman torture this child has suffered to be so sensitive to the word "mother."
While the two were pondering this question and not paying attention, Shen Niannian secretly went upstairs and knocked on the bedroom door.
Seeing Shen An'an sitting on the ground, pouting and looking unhappy, I couldn't help but ask:
Why did you treat Mom like that?
In his heart, Jiang Yu is the best mother in the world, and no one should hurt her.
"That's your mom, not mine."
Shen An'an looked aggrieved, pursing her lips:
"I don't like her."
His words were merely an attempt to conceal his deep affection for women, but Shen Niannian took them seriously and became extremely angry.
"Then you can leave. Don't stay at my house, and don't play with me anymore."
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen An'an got up and ran out the door without hesitation, ignoring everyone's calls.
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