Chapter 3

what just happened rather amusing.In the warm glow of the pub's gaslight, a woman named Leah displayed her pert nose and beautifully curved lips. In a rural village like Cordura, she was definitely a...Shen Yian once felt that she was having auditory hallucinations. She carefully looked at Song Lin and found that he wasn't surprised at all.

So...Song Rin's blind date is her

Aunt Mo continued, "Yi'an, as you can see, my son is a handsome workaholic. At least the child will be very good-looking in the future."

Huh Child

Shen Yian was completely dumbfounded and didn't know how to speak.

Song Lin raised an eyebrow: "Mom, enough is enough. I need to go back to the company."

Aunt Mo curled her lips and said, "Company, company, why don't you marry the company"

Song Lin shrugged and said, "If it's possible."

Aunt Mo's eyes narrowed, and she turned to look at Shen Yi'an, smiling. "Yi'an, I have to tell you something. After getting to know you for so long, I've always wanted you to be my daughter-in-law. But you have a boyfriend, so all I could do was silently bless you. Who knew your boyfriend wouldn't cherish you, that he would leave you If he doesn't want you, then I do."

After finishing her story, Aunt Mo took Shen Yian's hand, her warm and soft palm feeling just like his mother.

Thinking of her mother, Shen Yi felt a sourness in her mouth. Perhaps if she was willing to marry Song Lin, she could ask Mo Auntie to save her mother.

But she didn't dare to agree rashly, after all, marriage was a matter for two people. She could only look at Song Lin carefully.

Song Lin's voice was very flat: "Mom, do you really have to make me get married"

Aunt Mo cut to the chase and said, "Yes."

Song Lin's eyes, as dark as ink, swept over Shen Yi'an.

Okay, then let's end it.

She's just a gold digger. The easiest way to get rid of her is with money.

Shen Yian was slightly taken aback, not expecting Song Lin to agree so quickly.

Auntie Mo turned her head and looked at her softly, asking, "Yi An, do you want to"

Shen Yian was a little bewildered, but still felt it was necessary to explain the situation at home.

"Aunt Mo, something happened at my home, I might..."

She choked back a lump in her throat, perhaps it was Aunt Mo's excessive concern that made her feel strangely melancholic.

Aunt Mo, afraid to bring up her sad story, immediately spoke up to interrupt.

"Alright, alright, I believe in your character. As long as you nod your head, we'll treat you with the utmost respect. So, will you agree"

Shen Yian gratefully looked at Aunt Mo, nodding vigorously.

"Okay."

Thinking of the overdue notice in the drawer, she really had no other choice.

She had also considered selling her house, but real estate agents take a long time just to go through the process, and it's not guaranteed that it would sell right away.

Her mother really couldn't wait any longer.

Although the medical expenses were settled, Shen Yian was not overcome with joy.

So far, Song Lin hasn't even looked at her properly. His tone is impatient, clearly just perfunctorily responding to Mo Auntie's urging about marriage.

That's fine, each takes what they need. Even with different talents, there's no reason to feel bothered by each other.

Here, Aunt Mo clapped her hands happily.

"That's great, tomorrow is an auspicious day. You guys should go get your certificates first. As for the wedding, you youngsters should choose what you want. Now, hurry up and get to know each other better."

It is said that Shen Yian extended a polite hand to Song Lin.

Mr. Song, hello, my name is Shen Yian, I hope we can get along well in the future.

Song Lin didn't look at her, he slightly raised his hand but didn't shake hands. Instead, his long fingers clipped an ID card and handed it to her.

"Information. Concise and to the point."

"Hmm."

Shen Yian took the identity card and, seeing that Song Lin didn't want to speak with her now, gracefully got up.

"Mr. Song, Aunt Mo, I still have something to do, so I'll leave first. You guys chat slowly."

"Wait a moment, Yian, you and Song Lin add each other on WeChat. If there's anything, just find him." Aunt Mo sent Song Lin's WeChat to Shen Yian.

"Good."

Shen Yian looked at the blank profile picture, tapped "Add," and then left the restaurant.

Aunt Mo watched Shen Yian leave, her gaze shifting to Song Lin across from her.

"ID card When did you become a programmer"

"Just now. I hope you won't expose me." Song Lin said lightly.

"Why I-an is a good person, you don't need to be wary of her."

"Hard to say." Song Lin said nonchalantly.

Having heard this, Aunt Mo frowned, her brow furrowed as if she was thinking about something.

"Song Lin, is it because my divorce from your father..."

"Mom, you're overthinking things. I've already promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won't interfere in my affairs anymore."

Song Lin's gaze darkened, even Mo Auntie, as a mother, felt a chill run down her spine.

It seems like whenever someone mentions his scumbag of a father, he gets gloomy.

Aunt Mo pursed her lips slightly: "Song Lin, there will come a day when you discover that Yi An is unlike any woman you've ever met."

Song Lin said calmly, "Is that so I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I never misjudge people."

Shen Yian and Gu Cheng are no different, they would do anything for money.

She broke up with her boyfriend for ten thousand dollars, and then got married to a stranger. She never mentions money, but everything she does is about money.

He agreed to the marriage, not only to ease his mother's worries but also to have money to spend on a divorce later.

"Back to the company."

Song Lin rose from his seat, his tall figure passing through a gust of wind. Though silent, the aura he exuded was undeniable, capturing everyone's attention.

Auntie Mo whispered, "Be careful not to get slapped in the face."

......

Leaving the restaurant, it was already dark outside. Shen Yian was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so he could only take a taxi to the hospital.

Shen Yian ran all the way into the intensive care unit. Her mother was unconscious and hooked up to machines on the bed. Every time she opened the door to the ward, she hoped her mother would greet her like she used to, smiling and calling her "Yian." But every time, her hope was dashed.

The relatives next door nodded slightly when they saw her arrive.

"Yī An came, why so late today"

"Something's up."

Shen Yian said as she walked to her mother's bedside and put down her bag. She touched her mother's face, only feeling the warmth of her mother, that's when she felt like her mother hadn't left her.

"Yi'an, the doctor came to see you again today." The relative from the next bed reminded.

"Okay, I understand, thank you." Shen Yi'an sighed helplessly, it must be a reminder to pay.

At this moment, the caregiver entered with a teapot. Upon seeing Shen Yian, she set it down and walked over to her.

"Miss Shen, could we perhaps talk outside"

"Okay."

Shen Yian followed the nurse out of the ward.

The caregiver got straight to the point: "Ms. Shen, a big client in the next ward offered me five hundred yuan a day. You see, your mother is incoherent and can't move at all. I still have to wipe her down three times a day, which is time-consuming and tiring. You only give me two hundred and fifty yuan... I know you're the only one in the family and can't leave, so..."

The caregiver twisted their two fingers, indicating they wanted a raise.

Shen Yanan felt a pain in her chest. She realized that without relying on anyone, children could be bullied by anyone.

She needs to earn money to pay for her mother's medical expenses. There is no way she can stay at the hospital all day, and all the valuable jewelry at home has already been sold.

This month, she has been absent from work for several days due to taking care of her mother. The company is also somewhat displeased, so she dares not take any more leave, let alone leave her comatose mother alone in the hospital.

Unexpectedly, it became the reason for home caregivers to increase their prices.

Shen Yian pursed his lips and said as calmly as possible, "Auntie, didn't we agree on the price before"

The caregiver complained, "Ms. Shen, it's hard to find caregivers these days. If you don't raise my pay, I won't do this job anymore."

She's right, Shen Yian also took a long time to find his current caregiver.

The caregiver saw Shen Yian was silent and his face creased.

Ms. Shen, your mother has been in a coma for so long, she can't be left alone for a moment. You have to think this through. If I leave, what if your mother...

Hearing this, Shen Yian's brow furrowed, and his eyes turned cold.

"Are you threatening me"

"I'm doing this for your own good, you don't want to become an orphan, do you" The nurse looked up and crossed her arms, looking like she had her under control.

Shen Yian angrily looked at the nurse, and directly took out his phone to transfer her salary for the past few days.

"Auntie, since you yearn for the big client next door so much, I won't hold you back."

"You..." The caregiver glanced at her phone, seeing the money had arrived. Her expression shifted nervously as she waved her hand dismissively. "How could you be so stubborn Forget it, forget it. Three hundred and fifty a day, I'll stay and help you."

"No, thank you."

Shen Yian knew that her words about a "big client" were just excuses. Now, after compromising, she would only become more and more demanding.

The caregiver, furious after being rejected and losing her job, pointed at Shen Yian's nose and cursed.

"I've never seen such a disobedient daughter like you. Is it wrong to spend some money on your own mother You can't even afford a nurse, what illness do you have Have you gone crazy from poverty"

"Get out. Otherwise, I'll tell everyone in the ward what you just said. I want to see if anyone else in this hospital will want you anymore."

"You, you...... what bad luck!"

The caregiver mumbled nervously, then turned and ran away.

Shen Yian looked at the empty corridor, raised her head and took a deep breath, her nose couldn't help but sour. Now she couldn't break down, she had to save her mother.

She turned and smiled brightly before entering the ward. She believed her mother could feel her emotions, and she didn't want to worry her.

Without the caregiver, Shen Yian didn't slack off. He filled a basin of water and wiped his mother's whole body. Then, holding her hand, he lay beside the bed and fell asleep with exhaustion.

At six in the morning, Shen Yian was woken up by the alarm clock. After washing his face briefly in the hospital washroom, he also wiped his mother's face.

Today she still has to meet clients, so she has to rush home to change her clothes.

Before leaving, she asked the family of the woman next bed to take care of her mother, then ran to the nurse's station and took a business card from the nursing home, adding her WeChat account on it.

Later, Shen Yian went to the first floor and paid the remaining money he had.

Although it's a drop in the ocean, it's better than being kicked out of the hospital.

After she got home, she changed into a clean set of clothes and went downstairs to grab some breakfast at the nearby cafe. But when she checked her phone balance, she turned around and entered the bakery next door instead.

Before ten o'clock, there are discounted overnight breads here, three for ten dollars. It's cheaper than eating instant noodles all day.

She came early and chose three of the largest loaves before heading to the subway station.

On the way, Song Lin's blank WeChat profile picture popped up.

8:00 PM, Civil Affairs Bureau, don't be late.

"Okay."

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