Doctor Yin gave gifts to her younger brother? Xie Wanying was surprised. As far as she knew, Yin Fengchun was cold and aloof, not very interested in social norms, so it was unlike him to do such a thing.
"Itâs a set of stationery printed with race cars. Li Xuanâs boyfriend somehow knows I like watching this cartoon."
Indeed, though she claimed it was from Doctor Yin, in fact, it wasnât; she bought it herself. Wu Lixuan probably thought it would be good for her boyfriend, so she bought things under his name to give as gifts, making him seem very considerate.
Xie Tianyou wouldnât have seen through the adultsâ tricks, so he felt proud and urged his sister: "So, Sis, when you find a brother-in-law, remember to give me a laptop."
"If you want a laptop, buying it here and shipping it back is more expensive. Iâll give money to Mom and let her buy it for you."
"Sis, you donât understand. This is about thoughtfulness. Mom keeps praising Li Xuan and her boyfriend for being so considerate."
Xie Wanying: ... When it comes to being considerate, she is far behind her mom and childhood friends. Frankly, she and Doctor Yin both fall into the slow category in this aspect.
"Sis, Momâs back." Seeing his mother return, Xie Tianyou immediately sat up straight and passed the phone to his mom with both hands.
Sun Rongfang, upon hearing her daughter called home, hurriedly took the phone: "Yingying, whatâs wrong?"
Her daughter was busy with her studies and work; she wouldnât call without reason. As a mother, she knew her daughter well.
Upon hearing her motherâs voice, Xie Wanying choked up, not knowing whether to speak.
"If you have something to say, just say it." Sun Rongfang sensed that her daughterâs mood was off, and she began to worry.
Not wanting to worry her mother, Xie Wanying said: "Mom, did you use to know an Aunt named Min from the artistic troupe that went to the countryside to perform?"
"Could it be Min Ya?"
Her mother had a good memory and instantly recalled this old friend and told her daughter: "After I returned to the city, I heard she became good at dancing and acting, was recognized by the unit leader, and was transferred to the unit in the Capital. Why, have you met her?"
"Yes, Aunt Min is now hospitalized at the hospital where I am interning."
"What illness?" Sun Rongfang heard that her old friend was sick and was very concerned.
It seems like her motherâs more urgent concern was her old friendâs health rather than whether she knew the truth of past events. As Aunt Min said, her mother is super kind-hearted.
This caught Xie Wanying a bit off guard. If she informed her mother that Aunt Min might not have long to live, it would likely sadden her more.
The daughter remained silent; Sun Rongfang could imagine her friendâs bad situation and instantly burst into tears: "Not meeting for so many years, how come when we meet again, itâs like this."
The previously lively Xie Tianyou, upon seeing his mother cry, sat quietly next to her, his little eyes reflecting the sadness with his mom and sister.
"Yingying, tell me, how much time does she have left?" Sun Rongfang was perhaps worried about whether she could meet her friend again during her lifetime.
"She is currently undergoing her second round of chemotherapy. If the effect is good, she can continue living. Aunt has a lot of confidence in herself," Xie Wanying said.
"Thank goodness she hasnât given up on herself," Sun Rongfang said, "When the time comes, Iâll go up to see her during the Spring Festival."
Her mother truly decided to come up during the Spring Festival. Maybe by then, meeting Aunt Min and casually revealing the old truth would be better. Xie Wanying pondered to herself.
"Yingying, take good care of Aunt," Sun Rongfang entrusted her old friend to her daughter, "Your Aunt Min is a good person."