"Fine, fine, I was wrong," Wang Jing appeased with a shake, "But to be honest, after what you said, I feel a lot better."
"I know. The regrets about my mom... they’re mainly created by my own imagination, or like you said, maybe I’ll understand once I beco a mother myself."
"Exactly. If you compare what you’ve experienced with what your aunt went through, you’ll realize how lucky you are. You really don’t know how blessed you are..." Chuxia rolled her eyes at her, "Most of your friends and classmates have their biological parents, right? Think about it, how many of them care for their kids more than your aunt does?"
"I already admitted my mistake, can’t you let it go? By the way, how co you have such a good impression of my aunt?" Wang Jing asked curiously, "Did that Wang Lianliang tell you anything?"
"Look at you, overthinking again, aren’t you? I only found out about Wang Lianliang and your aunt’s situation today. I’ve told you everything we talked about. Think back. Was there anything in what he said that could have affected my impression of your aunt? What’s with you?" Chuxia noticed Wang Jing’s expression turning especially ugly and poked her in confusion, "Did my words hurt you that much?"
"It’s that woman! My stepmother!" The words seed to be forced out through clenched teeth, and as Chuxia looked around in confusion, she saw Wang Fong bustling toward them with a woman in her forties and a young man in his twenties following behind.
Since Wang Jing ntioned her stepmother had arrived, it must be the woman in her forties. Chuxia’s gaze shifted to her and noted that while the woman had a rather delicate appearance, her mouth corners drooped, giving her a sowhat bitter look.
In a blink, the group had approached. Wang Fong offered a flattering smile at Chuxia, "Doctor Xiao Lin, I’ve brought you so food. Do you want to eat it while it’s hot?"
"No need." Chuxia smiled politely, "We have midnight snacks prepared in the cafeteria."
"Xiao Ching..." The middle-aged woman smiled awkwardly at Chuxia before turning her gaze to Wang Jing, with a hesitant manner that made it hard for Chuxia to associate her with the stereotype of a cruel stepmother.
"What are you here for?" Wang Jing asked coldly, frowning deeply.
"Your father’s health isn’t good. Xiao Feng ntioned you’re a doctor now, could you take so ti to care for your dad?" The woman sighed deeply, "I know I was too harsh on you when I was younger, and I regret it a lot now. After all, we’re a family. Your dad is unable to work, your brother doesn’t have a job either, and I’m scraping by on a pittance – we’re barely getting by. Xiao Ching, please help out."
Chuxia stared at the woman in disbelief, so they’d co in the middle of the night just to find soone to support the family, and they had the nerve to be so brazen about it. What an absurd situation...
Wang Fong hurried to clarify, "Xiao Ching, I ntioned running into you here when I went ho, and my aunt insisted I bring her along. I had no choice."
"Sis, you can’t leave to support Dad alone. He’s your father too, and you have a duty to show filial piety," the boy, who had been quiet until then, spoke suddenly, his words as stiff as stones.
"Get lost!" Wang Jing glared at them furiously, "Both of you, get out! You have no right to demand anything from . When I left that house, you said I had nothing to do with that family for the rest of my life. What, now that you see I can make money, you rember ? Let tell you, I’d rather throw my money on the streets than spend it on you!"
"Child, if I weren’t truly desperate, do you think I’d co begging to you?" The stepmother began to sob, "Your father didn’t want to co, said he was too ashad to see you. I just can’t hold out any longer. If you don’t help, I’ll have no choice but to leave that house with Xiao Jun."
"You’re threatening ?" Wang Jing looked at her with a mocking glance, "Suit yourself. If you want to leave, then leave. That house has nothing to do with !"
"If that’s how you want it, I’ll go to your leaders tomorrow. I refuse to believe no one will take care of you," the woman’s smile faded, and she beca much more somber.
"Go ahead, you think I’m scared of you? By the way, I should tell you, our hospital leaders know all about my family situation, so if you want to make a fool of yourself, be my guest."
"Mom, tomorrow we’ll bring dad and put him in the hospital, let’s see if she cares or not," Wang Jun declared, before turning to leave and announcing, "I’m going ho."
The stepmother hesitated for a mont before following her son out.
"What does she an by this?" Chuxia looked at Wang Jing dumbfounded, "Why did she have to co over tonight? Is there any specific reason?"
"My aunt ca during the day; she was afraid of running into her," Wang Jing explained.
So that was it. They pushed the non-earning stepdaughter out when she was young, and now that they see she can earn money, they want to pull her back in. Since when could she reap all the benefits?
"When did that man beco paralyzed? I never heard my aunt ntion it," Wang Jing murmured, frowning to herself.
Wang Fong quickly responded, "Last month. He was pushed down by Xiao Jun."
"He..." Wang Jing sighed, her face filled with desolation as she sat back down; her mood had soured even further.
In such a situation, Chuxia didn’t quite know what to say and just sat there with her, silent. Wang Fong, feeling awkward, coughed and offered the food she was holding, "I made these wontons especially for you. Try so."
"No need," Chuxia waved her hand, "We have rules. We can’t accept food from family mbers. We appreciate the thought, but we can’t take it, sorry."
A look of disappointnt flashed in Wang Fong’s eyes, but she didn’t insist, fearful of annoying Chuxia any further. She ca all this way to please Doctor Xiao Lin; if things backfired, wouldn’t she have suffered in vain? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for it, and give it your recomndation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian to read.)
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