When Xue Haolin returned to the ward, he saw Mrs. Xue getting a long face and looking at his back. Then Xue Haolin said, “Xin’er was afraid you were angry, so she went back first.”
Mrs. Xue sighed, “Let’s leave the hospital. I want to go home.”
On the way back home, Xue Haolin saw Mrs. Xue keep a straight face through the rear-view mirror and sighed slightly.
At home, Xue Haolin sat beside Mrs. Xue and comforted her instead of going back to his company in a hurry, “Mom, Xin’er didn’t mean to cheat you. I know her poor health. She feels self-abased and was an outcast since she was a kid, so she always dare not to tell anyone that she has a heart disease. You should be able to understand how hard it’s for her.”
Mrs. Xue sighed heavily, “Yes. It’s a pity for such a young girl to be plagued by diseases since she was a child. If she was someone else, I am sure I will sympathize. But she is gonna be my daughter-in-law! I hate those who lied to me.”
“As you said, she didn’t mean to deceive me, then why did she do that? We’ll never know this until you two are married and she suddenly falls ill. Haolin, you will get married in two months. Have you ever thought why she didn’t tell you about it?”
Mrs. Xue said straightly, “At first, I am satisfied with this girl, who is polite, well-educated and graceful. But she’s trying to keep such an important thing from us. Just because of her dishonesty, I couldn’t accept her as my daughter-in-law.”
“Mom, I think she just didn’t know how to bbreak it to me. In fact, she didn’t need to worry about it at all. How can I give her up just because of her disease?”
Sure enough, Mrs. Xue got his meaning. Xue Haolin was deliberately declaring his attitude towards Lin Xin’er in front of her.
But she could not accept it, “Well, will you still marry her?”
Xue Haolin chuckled, “Why not?”
Lady Xue found it hard to believe, “Haolin! Do you not know how severe her illness is? Your cousin has told me, if she does not get her heart transplanted, at any time her disease may relapse. Even if she gets a new heart, we don’t not know whether she could fully recover.”
“Dear, I know you like her, but marriage isn’t just about love. You know, she’s too weak to give birth to a child for you. You have worked hard to get these achievements. At last, are you willing to just adopt a child instead of having your own?”
Mrs. Xue, seeing that he was stubborn, took a breath and said, “Well, let’s talk about the kids later. What about your sexual life? She is so weak that she couldn’t even have sex with you. Just think about it! What will your life be after getting married with her? Haolin, I have never interfered with your life or your decision. But this time, I hope you could reconsider it. Marriage is not as simply as you imagine!”
Quietly listening to what Mrs. Xue said, Xue Haolin understood her kindness, but he said,
“Mom, I promised her many years ago that I would marry her. You should understand how important she is to me. I said I would never left her, no matter she’s sick or not.”
“My boy, why are you so stubborn?”
“Mom, I won’t and can’t give up on her.”
Mrs. Xue knew his temper well, so she compromised, “At least, don’t rush into marriage, ok? I am not against that you take care of her. But I won’t agree with it if you marry her. No mother would allow her son to marry a woman like her!”
Mrs. Xue said firmly, “If you still regard me as your mom, don’t marry her. If you agree, I’ll leave you to deal with it as you like.”
Failing to persuade Xue Haolin, she decided to convince Lin Xin’er.
Meeting Mrs. Xue again, Lin Xin’er felt uneasy, “Mrs. Xue.”
“Xin’er, how do you feel today? Any better?” asked Mrs. Xue gently.
“Mrs. Xue, I am fine. In fact, as long as I am not overexcited or not doing strenuous exercise, I am the same with the normal.”
Mrs. Xue slightly sighed, “You don’t have to lie to me, Xin'er. I have a doctor at home. I have asked her about your health. I think no one knows better about your disease than a doctor.”
“In fact, I also feel pitiful for you. I have been hoping to have a daughter, so when Haolin brought you to meet me, I really wished you two a happy marriage. But your disease...”
“Forgive me please. As his mom, I couldn’t helplessly watch my son falling into a miserable life and did nothing. I tried to convince Haolin, but he insists on keeping his promise to you. Thereby I have to talk with you today. If you really like Haolin, do not marry him.”
Lin Xin’er panicked, with her drooping eyes glaring at lady Xue harshly, “Mrs. Xue, what do you mean?”
“You should know clearly about your disease. You can’t give birth to a baby for the Xue Family, you can’t even perform your duty as his wife.”
It was the first time for Mrs. Xue to do this kind of thing, so she found herself a bit too harsh. But she still continued, “If you marry Haolin, you will be a burden to him. I hope you could be more considerate, think more for him. I did not mean to let you break up with him. Instead, I just hope you won’t be married.”
“Mrs. Xue, I see what you mean. I know what I should do.” Lin Xin’er stood up shakily, with his face pale. “I have to go now.”
Mrs. Xue was soft-hearted, but still did not take back the words .
Lin Xin’er walked out of the cafe. Looking back at where Mrs. Xue was sitting, she clenched her fists, with fingertips buried deep into the palm.
Instead of going home, she went to Shengshi Building.
Xue Haolin saw her, feeling surprised, “Why don’t you stay at home to have a rest?”
Lin Xin’er shed a few tears, “Haolin, let’s split up.”
With a stiffened smile, Xue Haolin said, “What are you talking about?!”
“I’m serious. Let’s split up! I have never thought about whether I could be a good wife. I would only be a burden to you if I marry you. But I just love you so much. I have been looking forward to wearing the wedding dress and exchanging rings with you in front of the priest since I was a kid. It’s my fault. I’m too selfish. Let’s split up! You deserve a better woman. Don’t let me hold you back. We shouldn’t meet each other any more.”
Lin Xin’er choked with sobs. Finishing her words, she left.
Xue Haolin immediately pressed her shoulder to stop her. At this time, Lin Xin’er was suddenly out of breath. She pressed her heart, falling onto the ground.
When Xue Haolin returned to the ward, he saw Mrs. Xue getting a long face and looking at his back. Then Xue Haolin said, “Xin’er was afraid you were angry, so she went back first.”
Mrs. Xue sighed, “Let’s leave the hospital. I want to go home.”
On the way back home, Xue Haolin saw Mrs. Xue keep a straight face through the rear-view mirror and sighed slightly.
At home, Xue Haolin sat beside Mrs. Xue and comforted her instead of going back to his company in a hurry, “Mom, Xin’er didn’t mean to cheat you. I know her poor health. She feels self-abased and was an outcast since she was a kid, so she always dare not to tell anyone that she has a heart disease. You should be able to understand how hard it’s for her.”
Mrs. Xue sighed heavily, “Yes. It’s a pity for such a young girl to be plagued by diseases since she was a child. If she was someone else, I am sure I will sympathize. But she is gonna be my daughter-in-law! I hate those who lied to me.”
“As you said, she didn’t mean to deceive me, then why did she do that? We’ll never know this until you two are married and she suddenly falls ill. Haolin, you will get married in two months. Have you ever thought why she didn’t tell you about it?”
Mrs. Xue said straightly, “At first, I am satisfied with this girl, who is polite, well-educated and graceful. But she’s trying to keep such an important thing from us. Just because of her dishonesty, I couldn’t accept her as my daughter-in-law.”
“Mom, I think she just didn’t know how to bbreak it to me. In fact, she didn’t need to worry about it at all. How can I give her up just because of her disease?”
Sure enough, Mrs. Xue got his meaning. Xue Haolin was deliberately declaring his attitude towards Lin Xin’er in front of her.
But she could not accept it, “Well, will you still marry her?”
Xue Haolin chuckled, “Why not?”
Lady Xue found it hard to believe, “Haolin! Do you not know how severe her illness is? Your cousin has told me, if she does not get her heart transplanted, at any time her disease may relapse. Even if she gets a new heart, we don’t not know whether she could fully recover.”
“Dear, I know you like her, but marriage isn’t just about love. You know, she’s too weak to give birth to a child for you. You have worked hard to get these achievements. At last, are you willing to just adopt a child instead of having your own?”
Mrs. Xue, seeing that he was stubborn, took a breath and said, “Well, let’s talk about the kids later. What about your sexual life? She is so weak that she couldn’t even have sex with you. Just think about it! What will your life be after getting married with her? Haolin, I have never interfered with your life or your decision. But this time, I hope you could reconsider it. Marriage is not as simply as you imagine!”
Quietly listening to what Mrs. Xue said, Xue Haolin understood her kindness, but he said,
“Mom, I promised her many years ago that I would marry her. You should understand how important she is to me. I said I would never left her, no matter she’s sick or not.”
“My boy, why are you so stubborn?”
“Mom, I won’t and can’t give up on her.”
Mrs. Xue knew his temper well, so she compromised, “At least, don’t rush into marriage, ok? I am not against that you take care of her. But I won’t agree with it if you marry her. No mother would allow her son to marry a woman like her!”
Mrs. Xue said firmly, “If you still regard me as your mom, don’t marry her. If you agree, I’ll leave you to deal with it as you like.”
Failing to persuade Xue Haolin, she decided to convince Lin Xin’er.
Meeting Mrs. Xue again, Lin Xin’er felt uneasy, “Mrs. Xue.”
“Xin’er, how do you feel today? Any better?” asked Mrs. Xue gently.
“Mrs. Xue, I am fine. In fact, as long as I am not overexcited or not doing strenuous exercise, I am the same with the normal.”
Mrs. Xue slightly sighed, “You don’t have to lie to me, Xin'er. I have a doctor at home. I have asked her about your health. I think no one knows better about your disease than a doctor.”
“In fact, I also feel pitiful for you. I have been hoping to have a daughter, so when Haolin brought you to meet me, I really wished you two a happy marriage. But your disease...”
“Forgive me please. As his mom, I couldn’t helplessly watch my son falling into a miserable life and did nothing. I tried to convince Haolin, but he insists on keeping his promise to you. Thereby I have to talk with you today. If you really like Haolin, do not marry him.”
Lin Xin’er panicked, with her drooping eyes glaring at lady Xue harshly, “Mrs. Xue, what do you mean?”
“You should know clearly about your disease. You can’t give birth to a baby for the Xue Family, you can’t even perform your duty as his wife.”
It was the first time for Mrs. Xue to do this kind of thing, so she found herself a bit too harsh. But she still continued, “If you marry Haolin, you will be a burden to him. I hope you could be more considerate, think more for him. I did not mean to let you break up with him. Instead, I just hope you won’t be married.”
“Mrs. Xue, I see what you mean. I know what I should do.” Lin Xin’er stood up shakily, with his face pale. “I have to go now.”
Mrs. Xue was soft-hearted, but still did not take back the words .
Lin Xin’er walked out of the cafe. Looking back at where Mrs. Xue was sitting, she clenched her fists, with fingertips buried deep into the palm.
Instead of going home, she went to Shengshi Building.
Xue Haolin saw her, feeling surprised, “Why don’t you stay at home to have a rest?”
Lin Xin’er shed a few tears, “Haolin, let’s split up.”
With a stiffened smile, Xue Haolin said, “What are you talking about?!”
“I’m serious. Let’s split up! I have never thought about whether I could be a good wife. I would only be a burden to you if I marry you. But I just love you so much. I have been looking forward to wearing the wedding dress and exchanging rings with you in front of the priest since I was a kid. It’s my fault. I’m too selfish. Let’s split up! You deserve a better woman. Don’t let me hold you back. We shouldn’t meet each other any more.”
Lin Xin’er choked with sobs. Finishing her words, she left.
Xue Haolin immediately pressed her shoulder to stop her. At this time, Lin Xin’er was suddenly out of breath. She pressed her heart, falling onto the ground.
