When Xu Lian came, he also bought some fruit. He had given Xiang Changkong the key to her house before, but she still knocked on the door first.
Xiang Changkong had already told his mother that Xu Lian was coming, and when he heard a knock on the door, he walked over and opened the door. Xu Lian stood outside and smiled at him. He invited Xu Lian in and said to Weng Shuli, who was sitting on the sofa reading a book, "Mom, Xu Lian is here to see you."
I don't know if it was because of reading, Weng Shuli wore a pair of glasses today. She raised her head from the book, glanced in the direction of Chang Kong and Xu Lian, and turned her head down again.
This book was bought by Xiang Nuan to relieve her boredom when she was worried that she would be bored at home alone. She hadn't read it for so long, but today she suddenly got interested and flipped the book.
Xiang Changkong reluctantly pulled Xu Lian to sit down on the sofa, and said to her, "I have already prepared lunch. If you want, you can eat here at noon, as long as it is warmed up."
Xu Lian nodded and said, "Okay, don't worry about me, go to work first."
To be honest, Xiang Changkong is not very worried about keeping Xu Lian alone with her mother, not because he is afraid that Xu Li will bully her mother, but because she is afraid that her mother will make Xu Lian feel wronged. But Xu Lian offered to get along with his mother, and he also hoped that the relationship between the two would improve as soon as possible.
He looked down at Xu Lian and smiled at her: "Well, if you have anything, call me directly."
"it is good."
After Xiang Changkong left, Weng Shuli still sat in the same position reading a book, seemingly ignoring Xu Lian's intentions. Xu Lian put the fruit in her hand on the table and said to Weng Shuli, "Auntie, do you like strawberries? These are the strawberries sold by Xingguang Farm. They were all picked and shipped from the farm early this morning. They are very fresh. , can I wash it for you?"
Weng Shuli didn't respond, and Xu Lian didn't care either. She took the strawberries to the kitchen to find a big bowl and soaked the strawberries in it. After she washed the strawberries and came out, Weng Shuli was still reading, and she didn't even change her posture.
Putting the strawberry on the coffee table, she glanced at the book cover curiously. It was "Player" written by Xing Xin.
"Auntie, do you also like to read Teacher Xingxin's books? This novel has been made into a movie, starring Mo Zhen, have you read it?"
Weng Shuli was silent.
Xu Lian pushed the strawberry in her direction and said to her, "Do you want to eat the strawberry? I tasted one just now, and it was very sweet."
It may be that the aroma of strawberries drifted to the tip of Weng Shuli's nose. She raised her eyes to look at the attractive strawberries in the bowl, and then looked back.
Xu Lian picked up a strawberry, stuffed it into her mouth, and stopped talking.
She is not a person who likes to communicate with people. If it weren't for her mother to Changkong, she would not have said so much to her at all. Since she was a child, she had no friends and didn't know how to be liked. She had already broken her own record by talking to Weng Shuli for so long.
After eating another strawberry, Xu Lian looked at Weng Shuli calmly.
Xiang Changkong had already told her about her illness.
After Xiang's father's death, Weng Shuli's mental state has been bad. Because Xiang Changkong is busy with his father's funeral and school affairs, he doesn't pay much attention to his mother. Unexpectedly, someone with intentions took advantage of it and deceived almost all her savings.
After knowing that she had been deceived, Weng Shuli's spirit completely collapsed, and she could not afford to be sick. At that time, there was no money in the family. In order to treat her illness, Xiang Changkong had to sell the old house to pay for her medical expenses while maintaining the daily expenses of the family.
At first, Weng Shuli seemed to be paralyzed and could not take care of herself at all. The doctor checked her several times and said that there was no problem with her physical function, which was probably caused by psychological reasons. Xiang Changkong helped her find a psychological expert, but she refused to communicate with anyone.
After a series of accidents at home, Xiang Changkong had to give up the opportunity to study abroad for postgraduate studies and work in a financial institution. Because he was usually very busy with work, he could only hire a nanny to take care of Weng Shuli's daily life and food.
After receiving treatment for more than half a year, although Weng Shuli was still reluctant to speak, she was slowly able to walk down the ground. In the past three years, Xiang Changkong has not given up on treating her illness, and she is getting better little by little.
However, he refused to go out or talk to them.
Xu Lian stayed at Xiang Changkong's house all morning, and Weng Shuli didn't tell her a word. She also ate all the strawberries she bought. Looking at the empty bowl, Xu Lian smiled at Weng Shuli and said, "Auntie, do you not like strawberries, then next time I will change to another fruit."
She took the empty bowl to the kitchen to wash it, and by the way, she warmed up her lunch and put it on the table: "Auntie, it's time for lunch."
Weng Shuli looked up, still the kind of gaze that made Xu Lian feel uncomfortable. But after staring at her for a while, she put down the book in her hand and walked to the dining table.
Xiang Changkong cooked the taro today, and it was glutinous and soft, and Xu Lian ate several pieces together. The opposite Weng Shuli was expressionless even during the meal. The two finished the meal quietly. Weng Shuli returned to her room with the book, as if planning to take a nap.
Xu Lian glanced at her, packed up the tableware and chopsticks on the table, and left Xiang Changkong's house with her bag.
Sitting in her car, she let out a deep breath. She is most afraid of trouble, but Weng Shuli's trouble, she must face it. Thinking of her illness, she couldn't help frowning again.
Having to take care of his mother and his younger sister, Xiang Changkong must have been working hard these past few years.
She took out her phone and wanted to call Xiang Changkong, but seeing the time on the phone, she dismissed the idea. Right now is Xiang Changkong's busiest time, so she should wait a while before contacting him.
Since he left, she didn't know Xingguang Park, but drove the car home and took a nap. Strictly speaking, she just sat on the sofa and ate strawberries all morning, but... she was still very tired.
As soon as he changed his clothes and was about to lie down, Xiang Zhangkong's phone number came in first. She leaned against the head of the bed, answered the phone and called him, "Xiangkong."
"Yeah." Xiang Changkong responded and asked her, "Are you still at my house?"
"is back."
"Well... my mother didn't make it difficult for you, did she?"
"No, she didn't even say a word to me."
Xiang Changkong paused for a while, then laughed softly.
Xu Lian continued: "She's been reading all morning, and I'll watch her reading by the side. I've decided, next time I go, I'll bring my candle-making tools with me.
She was reading, and she was making candles beside her. Nobody wastes time.