Chen Yunyun thought she could keep her illness a secret from the children, but the truth couldn't be hidden forever.
The children found out anyway.
The three children cried together by the hospital bedside, and even the most composed Xu Jingrun silently shed tears.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?" Xu Jingtian asked cautiously, her voice trembling with tears.
She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to bear the answer her mother would give.
Chen Yunyun smiled and said, "It's nothing, just a minor cold. I kept putting it off, and it got like this."
"It's nothing serious, Tian, don't worry."
She wiped away the little girl's glistening tears, fighting back tears, and kept smiling.
"Mother, you're lying."
If it's really a minor illness, why stay in bed all of a sudden?
Why won't Mother tell the truth? Is she very ill?
As they thought about it, the children's tears flowed again, and the ward was filled with sobs.
Chen Yunyun tried to coax him, but she couldn't.
Xu Jingsheng sobbed uncontrollably until he was exhausted and fell asleep on Chen Yunyun's lap.
The little body was still trembling, and Chen Yunyun felt heartbroken.
Xu Jingrun had already stopped crying. He stood next to Chen Yunyun, holding her thin, cold hand.
He asked in a hoarse voice, "Mother, what can I do to keep you here?"
"Is ten lives enough? What about a hundred? What about a thousand?"
He recently read a banned book that described methods for extending one's life through other means, and a desperate madness flickered in his eyes.
Chen Yunyun was shocked by his remarks, and without thinking, she slapped Xu Jingrun hard across the face.
The sound was crisp and loud.
As soon as she hit him, Chen Yunyun regretted it.
But this child's idea is too dangerous.
Disappointment filled her eyes. "Xu Jingrun, how could you have such thoughts?"
Using someone else's life to exchange for hers, what kind of evil magic is this?
"My mother's life is the most important."
His eyes were red, and even after being hit by Chen Yunyun, he didn't change his mind.
Only after the system frantically alerted her did she realize that this kid's corruption value had already exceeded one hundred.
Chen Yunyun asked the caregiver to take Xu Jingtian and Xu Jingsheng out for a meal, and the mother and son stared at each other for a long time in the ward.
She didn't have much time left; this was a tacit secret between the two of them.
At this point, there's no point in hiding it from Xu Jingrun any longer.
She sighed, "I am the way I am now because of my own choices. You don't need to resent anyone."
"My wish is very simple, you all knew that already, didn't you?"
Xu Jingrun's eyes were bloodshot. He lowered his gaze, avoiding looking into Chen Yunyun's clear eyes.
Chen Yunyun held Xu Jingrun in her arms. He was icy cold and exuded a chilling aura, with an unyielding and proud demeanor.
"Mom is so happy to have you all by her side."
"I just hope you live well, have meat to eat every meal, and have enough clothes to wear."
"Your mother has saved enough money for you and your younger siblings to live on until you reach adulthood."
"The courtyard houses in Beijing will be extremely valuable in the future, so don't sell them."
"And that little Fu Bao, Lu Changting, don't mess with either of them."
She spoke very slowly, as if afraid that Xu Jingrun might not have heard her clearly.
But in Xu Jingrun's mind, he only felt that Chen Yunyun was giving her last words.
He covered his ears, refusing to hear anything. "You won't die, I won't let you die."
Chen Yunyun saw through his stubbornness and obstinacy, and sighed inwardly.
She feigned anger, "Xu Jingrun, is this how I taught you before?"
She tapped the boy's forehead with her finger. "Ten more, a hundred more, a thousand more."
"You think prison food isn't good enough and want to climb the ladder in one step, huh?"
"Behave yourself, be obedient, and don't do anything that makes me angry or sad."
"This was all my choice."
"Maybe I'll come back someday, maybe with a different identity and a different appearance."
"When the time comes, I'll come back and keep an eye on you to see if you've been obedient."
Did you hear that?
"You're not allowed to use those evil spells anymore. If you're going to use that method to prolong my life, I'd rather you just let me die."
The boy remained silent.
Chen Yunyun was quite annoyed. She regretted ruining her relationship with Rong Yan.
She could have been more tactful; then Rongyan might have taken better care of the children out of consideration for her.
If Xu Jingrun goes astray, Rong Yan can still bring him back to his senses, right?
Chen Yunyun is now filled with regret; she shouldn't have acted so impulsively back then.
It's impossible to say I don't like Rong Yan, but I do like Rong Yan, yet I'm not very responsible towards him.
A dragon's life is extremely long.
If she dies, and Rong Yan continues to think about her, wouldn't that be a waste of his time?
Chen Yunyun decided to say something harsh to make Rong Yan angry; it was better than dying alone.
Rong Yan's protective shield is still with her. Maybe she should wait until Rong Yan comes next time and say something nice to try and win him back?
"Knock knock"
Two crisp knocks sounded on the door.
The person who came in pushed open the door, and it was Lu Changting.
Xu Jingrun recognized the person who had come, and he looked at his mother with suspicion.
Why would he come?
Without his mother's permission, how could someone like him, a member of the "Five Black Categories," come to the county?
Chen Yunyun coughed, feeling embarrassed. She had just told Xu Jingrun not to have any contact with Lu Changting.
The next second, Lu Changting appeared outside her hospital room.
"Jingrun, go out first and see if your younger siblings have eaten enough? You can go and have some too."
Xu Jingrun pursed his lips, got up and went out.
Lu Changting glanced at the door, walked forward, and took out a neatly folded stack of banknotes from his bag.
"I have ten thousand here, and I've sold all the goods I have on hand."
"I don't dare go there lately, someone's watching me."
Chen Yunyun knew the going rate; the child hadn't embezzled anything.
"Well done."
She divided the money into five parts and gave one part to Lu Changting.
The boy looked slightly surprised, but did not refuse.
He was filled with apprehension towards Chen Yunyun. This woman was truly remarkable for becoming the factory director and driving the commune's development!
He had only one thought in his mind: he must never become an enemy of such a person.
Chen Yunyun gave him the key to the gate, saying, "You can stay here for now. When I have time, I'll find someone to demolish the thatched shed next door and rebuild it."
"At that time, you and your grandfather will live over there."
"If there's anything you need help with, just let me know."
When she said these words, there was no arrogance in her eyes, no pity or sympathy. She spoke as casually as if she were talking about what to eat today.
Lu Changting confirmed that she had no intention of seeking anything in return. He took the keys and softened his voice, "I'll come back in two months."
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