"Then... my father's illness..."
"Fortunately, grandpa's illness was discovered early, the operation was successful, and he recovered well." Han Dong replied.
Su Yicen breathed a sigh of relief.
That year, she told her parents that she had found a boyfriend in Xinghai Country and was going to Xinghai Country with him. In fact, she didn't have a boyfriend at that time. She met Avery after she arrived in Xinghai Country. They dated for two years before getting married. During that time, she sent money home by entrusting a friend to do it for her, because her friend had to send money back to her home in China every month, so she did it for her as well.
Last year, her friend moved to France with her family, so Zheng Huan had to work hard to find her. She had planned to bring her husband and children back next year, but when she heard that her father had cancer, she couldn't sit still. Avery was very considerate and immediately arranged the work at hand. The two children also asked for leave from school, and the family flew directly to Wangzhou. As a result, the door of Wangzhou's home was closed. After asking the neighbors, they said that her parents had left for several months and went to Shengzhou for treatment. It happened that Han Dong, who Zheng Huan asked her to contact, was also in Shengzhou. At that time, she thought, could her father's coming to Shengzhou for treatment have something to do with this Han Dong? So, she immediately flew to Shengzhou and contacted Han Dong.
Unexpectedly, Han Dong would be Xiaobei's fiancé.
"Which hospital is my dad in? I want to go see him." Su Yicen didn't want to delay for a moment.
She had been delayed for more than 20 years, and she missed her parents every day, and the child she had abandoned when he was only three years old. At first, she felt that she had not made a name for herself in Xinghai Country and was too ashamed to go back. She felt a little resentful of her mother's ruthlessness. God knows how difficult it was for her at that time, and she was at the end of her rope...
Later, she had a family and children, and her career was going well, but she was too busy. There were always various things that she couldn't let go of. As time went on, she no longer resented her mother, but she dared not go back.
She was afraid that her mother was still angry with her, and was even more afraid of facing the child she had abandoned, so she could only send increasing amounts of money home.
Now, she has finally returned, leaving all her burdens behind. The longing for her relatives that has accumulated over more than twenty years is like a flood that has been opened, coming in with great force and cannot be stopped.
Han Dong could feel the urgency in her heart from her eyes and tone.
"Grandpa is recuperating at home now, but I haven't told them that you're back." Han Dong paused and added, "They all miss you very much."
Su Yicen's tears instantly overflowed from her eyes. The words "I miss you" made her unable to suppress the grievances and regrets that had been suppressed in her heart for many years.
Avery comforted him, "Honey, it's not too late to come back now."
I have to say that Avery knows Su Yicen best and understands her feelings at this moment.
Han Dong talked to Su Yicen about Su Ran again.
Su Yicen was surprised, happy and ashamed. She was happy that her Xiaobei was so outstanding and fulfilled her childhood dream. When she was little, she always dreamed of becoming a movie actor when she grew up. Unfortunately, it did not come true. Xiaobei became a movie queen. What a pity. She had always relied on her imagination to imagine what Xiaobei would look like when she grew up. If she had known that she had become a star, she could have watched Xiaobei's works to ease her longing.
To her shame, due to some unavoidable reasons, she missed Xiaobei's growth. When Xiaobei needed her mother the most, her mother was not able to be with her.
After Han Dong left, Su Yicen's family searched the Internet for information about Xiaobei.
Avery said: "Su Ran looks like you."
Su Yicen looked at Su Ran on the screen, as if he saw himself when he was younger.
Su Ran was restless the whole afternoon and kept looking at her phone from time to time. Why didn't Han Dong call her
Click... The sound of the door opening, Su Ran ran to the entrance, it was Han Dong.
She had already given him the access card and the combination to the combination lock.
"You two have been talking for so long?" Su Ran asked. It was so long that she thought Han Dong was going to stay there for dinner.
Han Dong changed his shoes, and naturally went forward to hug her, whispering in her ear: "Xiao Bei."
The gentle and slightly hoarse voice was full of magnetism, like an invisible little feather that drilled into her ears, tickling her from her ears to the tip of her heart.
But who is Xiaobei
"I just found out your nickname today, Xiaobei." Han Dong chuckled.
Su Ran: “…”
That's what that woman called her. Her grandparents just called her Ranran.
"I don't like this nickname." Xiaobei, it doesn't match her identity and temperament.
Especially when that woman called her, she disliked it even more.
Han Dong smiled and said, "I think it sounds good."
"Don't shout." Su Ran was in an annoyed mood.
"Okay, Ranran." Han Dong felt that what she resisted was not the name, but her mother.
Han Dong told Su Ran everything he knew, and finally emphasized: "Auntie is very determined. She must see grandpa and grandma today."
Then wait quietly for Su Ran to digest the information and make a decision.
Su Ran's mind was filled with the thought that her mother had a husband who loved her very much and two outstanding children. She had found happiness again on the other side of the ocean, so she couldn't think of the daughter she had abandoned at the age of three and thought she was dispensable.
It’s uncomfortable and heartbreaking.
She rarely complained about these things before, probably because she didn't know who to complain to and complaining was useless.
Now that that person is back and she has someone to vent her anger on, she realizes how deep the resentment in her heart is.
I really don't like this feeling of being overwhelmed by resentment and negative energy. It's so depressing and gloomy that it makes it hard to breathe.
"Let her see them if she wants!" Su Ran couldn't stop her from seeing her grandparents. That was a matter between them and she had no right to make decisions for her grandparents.
"But I don't want to see her for the time being." Su Ran said.
If she didn't want to know who that man was and solve the mystery of her own life, she wouldn't even consider meeting him.
She needs to adjust her mentality and say goodbye.
Han Dong placed his hand on the back of her hand and held it gently: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself, I'll take care of everything!"
I will make up for the love you lack in the future.
His warm and broad palms and gentle and affirmative tone made her feel much more comfortable.
Han Dong went downstairs to arrange a meeting. When Su Qingsong and Lu Yu heard that Cen Cen had returned and was coming to see them, the old couple were so excited that they didn't know what to do.
"I, I'll go buy some more vegetables." Lu Yu went to find the vegetable basket.
Su Qingsong said, "I'll mop the floor again. Cen Cen likes cleanliness."
"No, don't move, I'll drag you away."
"You should go buy some groceries and buy some fish that Cen Cen likes to eat. She likes West Lake vinegar fish the most."
It has been twenty-three years. No matter how angry they were at their daughter, they have calmed down and come to terms with it. Reputation cannot outweigh their longing for their daughter. Their only child, who has been away from home for more than twenty years, has finally returned.
Seeing that the two elders were arguing, Han Dong said, "Grandpa and grandma, let me go buy some vegetables. Besides fish, what else does Auntie like to eat?"
Su Qingsong listed a series of dishes. He never forgot what his daughter liked to eat.
As soon as Han Dong left, Lu Yu started mopping the floor, and Su Qingsong took a rag and wiped here and there.
Neither of them spoke, just working silently, only secretly wiping the corners of their eyes from time to time so as not to let the other see the tears in their eyes.
(End of this chapter)