Life is more than just living

Grandma Wu showed Chen Xu around each house. It was an old house of some years. Chen Xu estimated that this house was pretty good in the provincial capital back then. It had three bedrooms and one living room. The three bedrooms were not too big, and the living room also doubled as a study. The old man pointed to one of the rooms and said, "You can stay in this house when you come over for the holidays!" Chen Xu was noncommittal and had to pretend not to hear.

After dinner, Han Yidao sent Chen Xu back to school. On the way, he said seriously: "Chen Xu, have you ever thought about finding a part-time job? There are many viruses and bacteria in places like hospitals, and everyone has them. Besides, I see patients in pain every day. It's not a pleasant thing." Chen Xu sighed lightly, "I didn't have a choice before. I had to do this to make money quickly. As long as I'm not afraid of hardship and tiredness, and can bear the anger, I'll get used to it over time. As for the patient's pain , I’m not afraid to tell you that when I see patients suffering from pain, I don’t complain about my fate anymore. At least I’m still healthy, and God is not so unfair.” For a while, neither of them spoke.

Han Yidao was silent for a while and then spoke again, "Chen Xu, I have something to ask you." Chen Xu looked at him without saying a word. Han Yidao said with difficulty: "Can you please come and visit my grandma often when you have time?" Chen Xu looked at him in confusion. Han Yidao wiped his face with his hands and said, "I can pay according to the nursing fee." After saying this, he felt that it was inappropriate to say this and looked embarrassed.

Han Yidao parked the car on the side of the road. After a while, he raised his head as if he had made up his mind and looked at Chen Xu, "Originally I didn't want to mention this matter, but in order for you not to be confused, I think I'd better tell you the truth! My grandma is not my mother’s biological mother. It’s a long story: My grandma was unable to have children due to her physical condition, so she adopted a little girl from an orphanage, who is my mother. My grandma had a good tutor since she was a child, and she has always received These standards are required of my mother, but my mother has been stubborn since she was a child, so mother and daughter have been stumbling upon each other. Later, I heard my grandpa say that no matter what grandma said, my mother would go against it. When my mother reached the marriageable age, she met my father. My grandmother didn’t think highly of my father and didn’t agree with her choices. However, my mother insisted on going her own way and had a falling out with the family. Mother and daughter had no contact with each other. It wasn’t until I was born that the relationship between mother and daughter was repaired. My grandmother single-handedly raised me. All the love was poured into me. The whole family was living in harmony, but it was all because I was too playful and naughty when I was a child. Ouch!"

Han Yidao recalled, "I remember it was in elementary school. One summer vacation, I couldn't go out because of the rain. I was too bored, so I jumped up and down at home, rummaging through things. Unexpectedly, I accidentally dug out an adoption agreement. I couldn't read at the time. The amount was not enough and I didn’t know what it was, so I took it to ask an adult. My grandma was cooking at that time, so I took this thing to my mother. My mother discovered that she was adopted and not the biological daughter of her grandparents. That day, that I really don’t want to think about the scene again.”

Han Yidao was silent for a long time before continuing: "Since then, the relationship between my mother and my grandmother has become estranged. My mother stubbornly believes that my grandmother's strict requirements on her are because she is not her biological child, so she treats her harshly. Grandma is very sad, but what about her? I didn’t say anything. I really blamed myself. From that day on, I was no longer a naughty boy, but worked hard to be a good boy. Originally, the family was good, but it was all my fault! Later, after my grandpa passed away, my grandma was left alone. In that house, she never took the initiative to call me, for fear of causing me trouble. This time she was sick and hospitalized without notifying me. It was only when I went to my grandma's house that I couldn't find her, and I called her that I found out that she was hospitalized. .Grandma is a very strong person. She doesn’t want to cause trouble to anyone. The reason why she always wants to drag you to her house is actually understood by you and me. She mainly wants to bring the two of us together. I beg you, can you often Come to see my grandma? If you feel uncomfortable with my presence, I don’t have to show up when you come."

Chen Xu didn't expect that things would be like this, and she was a little unsure for a moment. Han Yidao continued: "I should apologize to you. When I sent you back to school last time, I took the liberty to ask you to be my girlfriend. It was really abrupt. I have never chased a girl, so I blurted out what I thought at the time. You are a good person Girl, I don’t want to miss it, but I did it too hastily, which gives people a very frivolous feeling. It’s really embarrassing to say. But these are two things. I hope you can come to accompany my grandma and this has nothing to do with it. I just don’t want the old man to be too lonely. Every time I come to see her, grandma is very happy, but I can’t stay long, and grandma will drive me away again. She knows that I came here specially to accompany her, but grandma’s pride does not allow her to drag others down. She wants you to accompany her. She mainly wants to say more good things about me in front of you and give me extra points."

Chen Xu thought for a while and said to Han Yidao: "When I don't have a part-time job on the weekend, I can come and see Grandma Wu without paying. But I can't resist Grandma's offensive. I don't think I can come here often. But I am very grateful. Grandma Wu likes me so much that she wants to introduce me to her beloved grandson, which is also a kind of affirmation for me!"

When Han Yidao heard that she wanted to work part-time, he couldn't help but continue the original topic, "Don't go to the hospital anymore. Listen to me. I can introduce you to a job. You have a good image and it's not difficult to find a job. Why do you have to be a nurse?" "Chen Xu looked out the car window, "I don't want to rely on my face for a living. In my opinion, relying on my face for a living is almost the same as relying on my body." Han Yidao turned to look at her in surprise, "You are too extreme. God gave you beauty, so this It's wealth. Although this may bring you some trouble, the impact is not always negative, and sometimes it will bring you some convenience." Chen Xu didn't want to argue, just looked out the car window and stopped talking.

When the school arrived, Han Yidao coughed and said a little coyly: "Well, Chen Xu, can you forget my rashness last time and let's get acquainted again. My name is Han Yidao, and my name was given by my grandfather. I admit that the first I was attracted to you when I saw you in Meng Xiangyu's dormitory. We are destined to meet again. As for me, I also had a failed relationship experience before. I hope you can get to know me again and give me a chance." Chen Xu Looking at him in surprise, is this guy serious? Unexpectedly, Han Yidao changed the topic and said, "Give yourself a chance. After all, there are not many high-quality young people like me. There is no store like this after passing this village."

Chen Xu helplessly covered his eyes. As expected, he couldn't expect this guy to be serious. She turned to look at Han Yidao seriously, "I can promise you to visit Grandma Wu often. I have no time to take care of other things for the time being. I need to study hard and I am not considering having a boyfriend at the moment."

Han Yidao was not embarrassed to be rejected again. Instead, he said happily: "You said so! I won't have a boyfriend for the time being. You must keep your word. Let's high-five as an oath."

Chen Xu rolled his eyes at him, "Childish! Why didn't you say 'pull Gou Gou'?"