Siheyuan: I am the God of Cooking, and all the birds are crying with envy!

In the long river of time, Xu Xinyue's life was like a small boat swaying in the wind and rain, and the emotional pressure brought by Lou Xiao'e made the boat bump violently in the stormy waves, leaving her heart full of holes and in great pain.

Looking back on the past years, in order to support the entire family, she was like a tireless machine, working hard day and night.

The burden of life made her breathless, and her eating habits became irregular. She often went hungry one day and skipped a meal the next. Sometimes she was so busy that she didn't even have time to eat a hot meal the whole day.

Especially during the ten years in the Red Flag Brigade.

Although my life has become more refined in the past few years since returning to Beijing, my foundation has been damaged after all.

Over time, her body was like an oil lamp, which gradually ran out of oil in the endless consumption and was already overwhelmed and on the verge of collapse.

This was a day that seemed ordinary but was destined to be extraordinary. The sunlight shone through the window into the slightly messy house. Xu Xinyue was busy doing housework in the house as usual.

Suddenly, a sharp pain in her stomach, like a knife stabbing her, came without warning and hit her instantly.

Her face suddenly turned as pale as paper, completely bloodless. Beads of sweat as big as beans kept rolling down her forehead like beads that had broken off the string. The rag in her hand that she was using to wipe the furniture also fell to the ground involuntarily.

Her body began to tremble uncontrollably. She tried to use her last bit of strength to walk to a chair not far away and sit down to relieve the sudden severe pain.

However, her legs felt as though the bones and muscles had been pulled out, and they were limp and powerless. Before she could take a few steps, everything in front of her eyes went dark, and she fainted and fell to the ground, unconscious.

I don’t know how long it was, maybe it was fate, a neighbor happened to pass by Xu Xinyue’s house for something and found that her door was not closed tightly.

Out of concern and curiosity, the neighbor gently pushed the door open and walked in, and saw Xu Xinyue fainted on the ground at a glance.

The neighbor was horrified by the scene. He quickly took out his cell phone and frantically called the emergency number.

After a while, the sound of an ambulance siren broke the tranquility of the community, and Xu Xinyue was rushed to the hospital.

In the hospital corridor filled with the smell of disinfectant, time seemed to stand still, and every minute and every second became incredibly long.

Xu Xinyue lay on the hospital bed and was pushed into one examination room after another, undergoing a series of tedious and frightening examinations.

There was a hint of uneasiness and confusion in her eyes as she quietly waited for the verdict of fate.

Finally, the doctor came in with the examination report. His face was as solemn as the sky before a storm. He sighed softly, looked at Xu Xinyue, and said in a low and helpless voice:

"You are already in the advanced stage of gastric cancer. The cancer cells have spread over a large area. Current medical treatments... have made it impossible to be cured by surgery.

Now, we can only try our best to relieve your pain and prolong your life through conservative treatment. We hope you can face it with strength. "

This news was like a bolt from the blue, hitting Xu Xinyue hard.

At that moment, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her whole body was struck by lightning, her brain went blank, and her soul seemed to have instantly left her body and fell into a dark, cold ice cellar, surrounded by endless despair and coldness.

But she was a strong woman after all. After a brief moment of despair and collapse, she quickly gritted her teeth and tried to calm herself down.

He Yuzhu's honest yet tired face involuntarily emerged in her mind, and she thought silently:

"He has given so much to this family. He works hard outside every day and has to worry about all kinds of trivial matters when he comes home. I can't let him worry about my illness anymore. This family can't live without his support."

After returning home, He Yuzhu saw Xu Xinyue's pale face at a glance. He immediately had an ominous premonition in his heart. He hurriedly stepped forward and asked with a worried look on his face:

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? You look so ugly."

Xu Xinyue looked at He Yuzhu's concerned eyes, and her heart ached, but she still tried to force a smile and replied with a forced smile:

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired today. Maybe I didn't take a break when doing housework. I'll be fine in a while."

Although He Yuzhu was still a little worried, seeing Xu Xinyue speaking so easily, he didn't ask any more questions. He just told her with concern:

"Then you should rest more and don't overwork yourself. Housework can't be done in one day."

As night falls, everything becomes quiet and the whole world seems to have fallen into a deep sleep.

Xu Xinyue lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

She turned sideways and looked at He Yuzhu who was sleeping beside her. The moonlight shone through the window onto his face, outlining his familiar and kind outline.

As she watched, she couldn't help but burst into tears, slowly sliding down her cheeks and soaking the pillow.

She knew in her heart that her life was like a candle that was about to burn out and there was not much time left.

However, she had too many concerns in her heart and couldn't let go.

She was worried that after she left, whether He Yuzhu, the man she usually took good care of, would be able to take care of his daily life on his own;

Worried about whether the children can grow up healthy and happy without their mother’s care;

I’m worried that this home, once full of laughter and joy, will become fragmented and fall apart because of her departure.

In the following days, Xu Xinyue began a lonely and difficult battle.

She silently endured the pain, carefully hiding her condition from He Yuzhu, and dragged her weak body to the hospital alone to receive the painful conservative treatment.

After each treatment, she felt as if all her strength had been drained away and she was exhausted, as if her body no longer belonged to her.

The excruciating pain and the side effects of chemotherapy caused her to often feel nauseous, vomit, and dizzy, and even standing became very difficult.

But even so, when she returned home and saw the familiar and warm faces of her family, she would still cheer herself up and pretend nothing had happened.

As usual, she put on her apron, went into the kitchen, and prepared a delicious meal for her family;

Picking up the broom, I silently cleaned every corner of the house, doing the housework, and trying hard to maintain the normal operation of the home, just to prevent my family from noticing anything unusual.

Once, He Yuzhu came home from get off work. As soon as he walked into the house, he saw Xu Xinyue shaking while cooking in the kitchen and almost fainted.

His heart suddenly tightened, and he rushed forward, holding Xu Xinyue, and said anxiously:

"What's wrong with you? Don't hold on. If you feel unwell, go to the hospital. Don't take it lightly!"

Xu Xinyue leaned in He Yuzhu's arms, feeling his strong arms and anxious heartbeat, and felt moved.

But she still tried to control her emotions and pretended to be relaxed and said: "It's really nothing, it just took me a little long to cook today, and my blood sugar is a little low, I just need to rest for a while.

Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"

He Yuzhu looked at Xu Xinyue's pale face and forced smile, his heart full of doubts and worries, but Xu Xinyue insisted firmly that she didn't need to go to the hospital, so he had to give up helplessly, but his eyes still revealed deep uneasiness.

Xu Xinyue chose to conceal her illness, but behind this was her deep and selfless love.

On the one hand, she really couldn't bear to see He Yuzhu worried and in pain because of his illness.

She knew He Yuzhu's character very well. Once she knew about her illness, she would put everything aside and take care of her wholeheartedly, even running around and spending all her family's wealth to find a treatment.

She didn't want He Yuzhu to fall into such a predicament because of her. She hoped that He Yuzhu could live a peaceful and happy life as usual, continue to work hard for the future of his family, and not be distracted and suffer because of her illness and lose the direction of life.

On the other hand, she did not want to disrupt the existing peace and harmony of the family because of her illness, and did not want her children to suffer the pain and pressure of losing their mother prematurely.

She hopes that the children can grow up in a carefree environment, and at least during the time she can still be with them, let the children feel the warmth and completeness of home.

She thought that in this limited life, she should do as much as possible for her family, leaving them with more beautiful memories, and let these memories become warmth and strength in their hearts in the days to come.

However, time passed mercilessly, and the disease did not stop because of Xu Xinyue's strength and love.

As her condition gradually worsened, her body became weaker and weaker, every breath became heavy and difficult, and every step she took seemed to use up all her strength.

Her weight was constantly decreasing, the clothes that once fitted her became loose and hung on her body, and her complexion became increasingly gray and dull.

She knew that she had not much time left to hide her illness, and that lie, as fragile as window paper, could be ruthlessly exposed at any time.

But even so, she still tried hard to hold on, relying on her tenacious belief and deep love for her family, just to protect this home she loved so much that her family could enjoy more happiness and peace in her last days.

During these difficult days, Xu Xinyue also experienced countless struggles and torments in her heart.

Sometimes, she would feel extremely lonely and helpless. Looking at herself in the mirror, she would ask herself:

Is this really the right thing to do?

Should I tell my family the truth and give them enough time to accept and face it?

However, whenever she saw her family's carefree smiles and He Yuzhu's trusting eyes, she strengthened her determination.

She knew that once the truth came out, the family would fall into endless sorrow and pain.

And she just wanted to use her last bit of strength to create a clear sky for her family, so that they could stay under this sky for a while longer.

As the days passed, Xu Xinyue's physical condition became worse and worse, but she still endured the pain and tried to keep smiling and be strong in front of her family.

She would tidy up He Yuzhu's clothes before he went to work and remind him to be careful;

After the children come home from school, I will patiently help them with their homework and listen to their stories about interesting things at school.

Through her actions, she interprets the greatness and selflessness of maternal love, making every subtle moment the most precious memory in her family's hearts.

Perhaps, one day in the future, when the truth can no longer be concealed, this family will fall into great grief.

But Xu Xinyue believes that the love between family members will allow them to support each other and get through this difficult time together.

And she will silently watch over them in heaven, watching them move forward towards a happy future.

However, before that, she had to arrange the future of her two children and fight for and leave more rights for them.

Once she died, Lou Xiao'e would definitely move into this home faster. Before that, she had to do something for her children.

Xu Xinyue is well aware that time is running out. Every minute and every second is like sand flowing in an hourglass. She must race against time to plan for the future for her children.

So she began to quietly organize the family's property, carefully listing every deposit and every important document, placing them in a hidden place, and attaching detailed instructions to ensure that He Yuzhu could easily find and understand the family's financial situation in the future.

She also recalled several close friends she made in the Red Flag Brigade when she was young, friends with whom she had spent her youth and experienced many ups and downs together.

Xu Xinyue dragged her weak body to contact them one by one and confided her concerns and expectations for the children to them.

She urged her friends to lend a helping hand and provide some help and guidance to the children if they encounter difficulties in the future.

These friends were all moved by Xu Xinyue's deep affection and agreed to her request one after another, which gave Xu Xinyue a little comfort in her heart.

Xu Xinyue has taken great pains for the children's studies.

She kept it a secret from her family and, despite the pain, visited her children's teachers. She explained her family's special circumstances to them and asked the teachers to pay more attention to the children's studies.

She also collected a large amount of learning materials, compiled them into books, and placed them on the children's desks, hoping that these materials would continue to accompany the children's growth after she left and help them continue to advance on the road of knowledge.

However, as her condition worsened, Xu Xinyue's body reached its limit.

She often felt overwhelmed and had difficulty completing even simple housework.

But she still insisted stubbornly, not wanting her family to see the flaw.

One day, the children came home from school and saw their mother lying weakly on the bed, her face as pale as paper and her eyes full of fatigue.

They surrounded Xu Xinyue with concern and asked her if she was sick.

Xu Xinyue forced a smile and told the children that she was just a little tired and just needed to rest for a while.

Although the children were skeptical, they nodded sensibly and did not ask any further questions.

At night, Xu Xinyue lay in bed, the pain making it difficult for her to fall asleep.

She listened to He Yuzhu's even breathing beside her, and felt mixed emotions.

She knew her days of hiding her illness were numbered, and she had not yet done everything she could for her children.

She shed tears silently, her heart filled with helplessness and reluctance.

Now, just one last thing to do...