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

During the days when He Yuzhu was devoting all his energy to the real estate project and was busy preparing for it non-stop, the hustle and bustle of the city seemed to be isolated from his world by an invisible barrier.

His eyes were completely occupied by the project's planning blueprint, the capital turnover and scheduling, and the complex coordination of various personal connections.

Every day, he is like a tireless spinning top, shuttling between dusty construction sites, serious banks and various business negotiation places filled with commercial atmosphere. He is often so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat a hot meal. His mind is full of only one thought, which is to strive for better living conditions for his family so that they can live happily in stability and prosperity.

At the same time, behind the closed door, Xu Xinyue was fighting a silent yet extremely tragic and desperate battle against the ruthless disease alone at home.

Her condition was like a derailed train, deteriorating rapidly at an alarming speed.

Every long and painful night, the pain was like a hideous demon, ruthlessly gnawing at her body and will, making her toss and turn and unable to fall asleep.

However, she always gritted her teeth and forced herself not to make the slightest sound, for fear of disturbing He Yuzhu's rare rest time, which would in turn affect his energy and state at work the next day.

A day that seems ordinary but is destined to leave an unforgettable mark in the long river of time.

The dim and weak afternoon sunlight filtered through the cracks in the window and fell listlessly into the slightly deserted room.

Xu Xinyue sat quietly beside the bed, her face haggard, her eyes filled with deep fatigue and helplessness.

Suddenly, a violent coughing fit like a violent storm came without warning, and her thin body suddenly trembled violently. Then, a mouthful of bright red blood gushed out of her mouth, instantly dyeing the clothes in front of her a shocking red.

At this moment, her consciousness seemed to be quickly pulled away by an invisible hand. The world before her eyes began to become blurry, and darkness surged in from all directions like a tide. Finally, her body could no longer support itself and she fell powerlessly to the cold ground.

After an unknown amount of time, He Yuzhu finished his work and slowly returned home, dragging his exhausted body.

The moment his hand touched the doorknob, an inexplicable ominous premonition crept into his heart like a cold poisonous snake.

When I opened the door, the room was filled with a suffocating silence, as if even the air had frozen.

His heart sank suddenly, and a strong fear drove him to hurry into the bedroom.

When he saw the scene in front of him, he was suddenly struck by lightning and stood there in a daze, unable to move.

Xu Xinyue was lying on the ground with his face as pale as paper, without a trace of blood. He was surrounded by a pool of blood that smelled fishy. The bright red color was particularly dazzling in the dim light, as if fate had mercilessly torn a cruel wound in front of his eyes.

"Xinyue! Xinyue! What's wrong with you?" He Yuzhu was instantly panicked, his eyes widened as if he wanted to see through the horrific scene in front of him.

He rushed over regardless of everything, picked up Xu Xinyue with trembling hands, and shouted her name at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with fear, despair and helplessness.

His hands kept shaking as if struck by a cold electric current, and his eyes were filled with endless fear and deep despair.

He tried to wake Xu Xinyue by shouting, but she did not respond. Her body was cold and weak, like a withered leaf, so fragile that it could not withstand a single blow.

He Yuzhu was extremely anxious. In a panic, his fingers were shaking so much that he could hardly press the buttons on his mobile phone accurately, but he still desperately dialed the emergency number.

During the long process of waiting for the ambulance to arrive, he hugged Xu Xinyue tightly, as if he wanted to use his body temperature to warm her gradually cooling body.

Tears rolled uncontrollably in his eyes, gathered into a stream, and slid down his wrinkled cheeks.

He kept blaming himself in his heart, and the voice echoed in his ears like thunder: "What have I done? How could I be so stupid and not notice her illness for such a long time? I am such an unforgivable bastard!

I only cared about my career, but ignored the people closest to me who needed me the most. What on earth have I done..."

Soon, the shrill sound of the ambulance siren broke the silent air. He Yuzhu held Xu Xinyue in his arms, stumbled downstairs, and rushed to the hospital with her.

In the hospital corridor filled with the smell of disinfectant, he paced back and forth anxiously like a trapped beast in a cage, and every minute and every second seemed like he was suffering in a boiling oil pan.

Finally, the doctor came out of the emergency room with a serious face. He Yuzhu seemed to have found a life-saving straw and rushed up to him impatiently and asked, "Doctor, how is my wife? What happened to her?"

The doctor sighed deeply, and that heavy sigh seemed like the death knell of fate.

He looked at He Yuzhu, his eyes full of helplessness and regret: "Her condition is very serious, it is advanced gastric cancer, the cancer cells have spread over a large area, and she must have suffered for a long time before.

This time she vomited blood and fell into a coma. The situation is not optimistic. We will try our best to save her, but you have to be mentally prepared. Her life...I am afraid it has entered the countdown. "

When He Yuzhu heard the news, he felt as if the whole world collapsed in an instant. His legs went soft and could no longer support the weight of his body, and he collapsed to the ground.

Tears welled up in his eyes like a flood, and he cried out in grief, "How could this happen? Why did it happen?

I have been busy with work and neglected her. I am so sorry for her... How could I be so selfish? I am a sinner..."

In the ward, He Yuzhu sat quietly beside the bed, looking at Xu Xinyue who was unconscious on the bed with lifeless eyes.

His heart was filled with pain and regret. Those past scenes that he had once ignored were now like sharp blades, cutting his heart fiercely.

He remembered Xu Xinyue's gentle smile when she got up early every day to prepare breakfast for him, and her focused expression when she sewed clothes for the children at night. He remembered that she always silently took care of all the affairs of the family, and gave all her efforts and love to him and the children. However, he lost himself in his busy work, did not give her enough care and attention, and did not stay with her when she needed it most.

After a long time, Xu Xinyue finally woke up slowly.

She opened her eyes with great effort and saw He Yuzhu's tear-stained face and haggard appearance. Her heart ached as if thousands of needles were pricking it.

"Yuzhu, stop crying. I'm still here, right?"

Xu Xinyue said this in an extremely weak voice, trying to comfort He Yuzhu with these simple words, even though she herself knew that her life was about to come to an end.

When He Yuzhu heard her voice, he suddenly raised his head, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

He held Xu Xinyue's hand tightly and burst into tears: "Xinyue, why did you hide it from me? Why didn't you tell me that you were sick?

I am your husband, I should be with you to face all this, how can you bear it alone?"

Xu Xinyue shook her head gently, her eyes full of helplessness and affection: "I don't want to make you worry, you have worked hard enough for this family, you are so busy every day, how can I bear to add more burden to you?

Moreover, I have to think about my children. I know that my time is running out, so I have to do more for them in these limited days and pave the way for their future. "

He Yuzhu's heart moved, and his thoughts involuntarily drifted to the things that happened between Xu Xinyue and Lou Xiao'e before.

He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Xinyue, are you doing this because of Lou Xiao'e's matter? Are you worried about me and her..."

A complex emotion flashed in Xu Xinyue's eyes, including worry, helplessness, and a hint of unspeakable bitterness.

She nodded slightly: “Yes, I admit I am worried.

I'm afraid that after I'm gone, she will interfere in our family and affect the lives of our children.

That’s why I made those requests to her. I just wanted to fight for more benefits for the children and to ensure their future, so that I can leave with peace of mind.”

He Yuzhu felt even more sad after hearing this, and he explained anxiously: "Xinyue, you misunderstood.

There is really nothing between Lou Xiao'e and me. There is nothing innocent between us.

Although I have had some emotional fluctuations, I have always adhered to my moral bottom line and have not done anything to let you down.

Why don't you believe me? "

Xu Xinyue looked at He Yuzhu's sincere and almost pleading eyes, and her heart was shaken, but how could the doubts and worries that had accumulated in her heart for many years be easily eliminated in a short period of time?

"Yuzhu, I want to believe you, but there is always a knot in my heart that I can't untie.

I know I don’t have much time left, I just hope you can promise me that you will take good care of the children in the future, not let them get hurt, and let them grow up healthy and happy. "

He Yuzhu nodded repeatedly, tears streaming down his face: “Xinyue, don’t worry, I will take good care of the children.

You have to be strong too. Let's fight the disease together. There will be a way. Don't give up."

Xu Xinyue smiled slightly, but that smile was filled with endless bitterness: "Yu Zhu, it's useless.

I know my own body best, and I have prepared myself mentally.

But I can’t bear to leave you and the children. I still have a lot to say to you and a lot to do for you…”

From then on, He Yuzhu resolutely put down all the work in his hands and accompanied Xu Xinyue wholeheartedly.

He got up early every day, went to the market to pick the freshest ingredients, and carefully prepared nutritious meals for Xu Xinyue. On sunny days, he would gently help her walk in the hospital garden and tell her interesting things happening in the outside world.

He would stay by her bedside at night, holding her hand, chatting with her and reminiscing about the years they had spent together.

He tried every possible way to make her happier and feel warmth and love in her last days.

Chen Bao and Ying Bao went straight to the hospital after class.

He Yushui runs between the company and the hospital.

Chen Bao resented He Yuzhu for Xu Xinyue's illness. He believed that it was He Yuzhu's inaction and indifference that caused Xu Xinyue's tragedy.

Of course he is weird?

How could he not blame?

He's almost motherless.

He will soon be without his mother's protection, how can he not hate her.

But he prayed again, praying for a miracle to happen.

However, fate did not seem to let Xu Xinyue off, and her condition continued to deteriorate relentlessly.

Her body was growing weaker and weaker. Every breath seemed like a difficult struggle, and every tiny movement seemed to have exhausted all her strength.

One day, Xu Xinyue seemed to be in better spirits, and her eyes revealed a firmness she had never had before.

She called He Yuzhu to the bedside and said seriously: "Yuzhu, I want to talk to you about the children's future.

Chen Bao has always been interested in computers and robots. You should support him to study the major he wants to study and provide him with the best conditions so that he can shine in his favorite field.

Yingbao likes painting, writing, and reading novels. You should also encourage her to bravely pursue her dreams and not let the trivialities of life erode her talent and passion..."

He Yuzhu cried as he listened. He held Xu Xinyue's hand tightly, as if it was everything in his life: "Xinyue, don't worry, I will do as you say.

The children are very sensible and they love you very much. You must persevere and watch them grow up and realize their dreams. "

Xu Xinyue gently stroked He Yuzhu's bearded face, her eyes full of attachment and reluctance: "Yuzhu, I know I can't hold on for much longer.

Promise me not to be too sad and to live a good life.

Also, don’t blame Lou Xiao’e. After all, she has her own ideas and pursuits. This is not her fault alone…”

"You have to promise me that no matter whether you and Lou Xiao'e succeed or not, no matter who you are with in the future, you must never treat Chen Bao and Ying Bao unfairly."

"They are your children, your flesh and blood, and my concern."

"Perhaps Chen Bao will find it hard to accept my departure for a while and may resent you, but I hope you can tolerate him, enlighten him, and understand him."

"Yingbao is a girl. You have to protect her in the future and find her a husband who loves her, protects her and cares for her. Money is not important, as long as he treats Yingbao well."

"Yuzhu, thank you for saving us sisters. It's a pity that Xiaomeizi is studying in Country M. I'm afraid I won't be able to see her again."

"I left something for Xiaomei. When she comes back, you can give it to her..."

"Xiao Meizi... When Yingbao was a few years old, Xiao Meizi risked her life to save Yingbao. Brother Zhuzi, can you promise me that you will give Xiao Meizi the care she deserves in the future?"

"Can I?" Xu Xinyue took advantage of her good mood and told everything she needed to say.

"After I die, my funeral will be simple." Then he began to arrange his own affairs.

He Yuzhu shook his head, with a hint of stubbornness in his eyes: "Xinyue, I only care about you and the children now, I don't want to care about anything else.

Don't say these things, you will definitely get better, and our family will continue to live happily. "

However, fate did not change its cruel trajectory because of He Yuzhu's devout prayers and earnest expectations.

On a frighteningly silent night, Xu Xinyue's condition suddenly deteriorated rapidly. The doctors tried their best to save her, but ultimately they were unable to do so.

Xu Xinyue slowly closed her eyes in He Yuzhu's arms, and left this world she once loved forever.

He Yuzhu was heartbroken, he hugged Xu Xinyue's body tightly and cried loudly: "Xinyue, why did you leave me?

I haven't had time to love you properly, and haven't had time to make up for the mistakes I made, why did you leave... I'm so sorry..."

At Xu Xinyue's funeral, He Yuzhu looked haggard and his eyes were empty as if his soul had been taken away.

He looked at the children crying heartbrokenly and secretly vowed in his heart that he would take good care of them and use all his strength to fulfill Xu Xinyue's last wish.

Lou Xiao'e also came to the funeral. Looking at He Yuzhu's grief-stricken expression, she felt a little reluctant and guilty.

“He Yuzhu, I’m so sorry.

I know Xinyue has always misunderstood me, but I really didn’t know she was so seriously ill. I thought…she would deliberately say something to hurt me…”

Lou Xiao'e walked up to He Yuzhu and spoke softly with a slight tremor in her voice.

He Yuzhu raised his head and looked at Lou Xiao'e. His eyes no longer had the enthusiasm and kindness of the past, but only endless sadness and indifference: "Lou Xiao'e, what's the point of saying this now?

Xinyue is gone. She had struggled to hold on until now because of her misunderstanding of us and her worries about the children. All this is irreversible..."

Lou Xiao'e lowered her head, a trace of guilt and regret flashed in her eyes: "I know that no matter what I do, I can't make up for it.

If you need my help in the future, just let me know. After all, we were once friends."

He Yuzhu didn't say anything, but turned around silently and continued to guard Xu Xinyue's grave.

He knew that from now on, his life would forever lose that warmest sunshine, and he would raise the children alone with deep longing for Xu Xinyue and endless guilt, spending his whole life to make up for the mistakes he had made, and to protect the future that Xu Xinyue had built for the children with her life...

In the end, Lou Xiao'e was angrily kicked out by Chen Bao.

At the last moment of the funeral, Xu Xinmei finally arrived...

She… held Xu Xinyue’s urn in her arms and cried so hard that the ground was shaking…

She didn't even have the chance to see this sister who was like a mother and a father to her for the last time...

She regrets it!

She hates it!

She blames herself!

Xu Xinmei poured out all her regrets in tears...