Chapter 6: The Disposition of Zhao Lao San

Bai Ru Qiao’s tears almost fell again. She quickly walked over and squatted beside the bed.

“An An, Mom is here, don’t be afraid.”

Her voice was so choked that she couldn’t speak. She couldn’t help but cover her mouth.

“Mom, don’t cry.” Looking at her mother beside her, the little guy finally showed a relieved expression.

Bai Ru Qiao’s tears fell even harder.

She took a deep breath and forced a smile.

“Mom is not crying, An An needs to get better quickly.”

“Hmm, hmm, An An will get better soon, the sickness will fly away~”

He even pursed his little lips and blew.

Bai Ru Qiao was really amused.

She wiped away her tears and said in a hoarse voice, “An An, your dad is back too. When you get better, we’ll take you to the state-owned restaurant to eat meat.”

Zhao Sihai wiped the corner of his eye and walked over to squat down.

“An An, Dad has saved a lot of food coupons. You can eat whatever you want.”

“Dad?” Zhao An An was stunned for a moment.

His big eyes blinked, like black grapes, as he looked at Zhao Sihai, then he broke into a happy smile.

“Dad, you’re back.”

The little guy didn’t feel any sense of alienation from his father after being separated for so long.

Because his mother often told him about his father’s letters and his father’s stories.

His father was a soldier, and An An admired him.

He also dreamed of growing up and becoming a soldier like his father, a great hero.

“Dad is back, An An needs to get better. Whatever you want to eat, Dad will find it for you.”

Zhao Sihai gently stroked his son’s soft and fluffy head, his heart feeling a pang of sadness.

“Hmm, hmm, An An will get better soon…”

The medicine must have started to work.

They didn’t talk for long before An An fell asleep again.

Bai Ru Qiao looked at An An, who was sleeping soundly.

She couldn’t hold it in anymore. She covered her mouth and quickly walked out of the room.

Then she squatted down against the wall, burying her head in her knees, suppressing her sobs.

Zhao Sihai came out, his eyes also red.

His eyes were full of guilt and tenderness.

He walked over, knelt down beside her, and pulled her into his arms.

After a while, he said in a hoarse voice, “I’m sorry.”

Bai Ru Qiao froze.

Zhao Sihai closed his eyes and hugged her tighter.

He said again, “I’m sorry, I came back late.”

Bai Ru Qiao couldn’t hold it in anymore.

She buried her head in his shoulder, crying so hard that her body trembled, her fists repeatedly hitting his shoulder.

“You, you know you came back late, do you know…”

Do you know how much I miss you…

As if she wanted to cry out all the grievances, longing, and pain she had accumulated over forty years.

She opened her mouth and bit his shoulder hard.

Zhao Sihai pursed his lips, held her head, and tears fell from his eyes.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, his voice hoarse.

“I’m sorry, I won’t, I won’t leave you again.”

Bai Ru Qiao slowly released her bite, took a few deep breaths.

But she couldn’t stop her tears.

She couldn’t help but reach out and wrap her arms around his neck, continuing to sob softly.

Su Sui Hua, in the next room, heard the faint sounds from outside and sighed.

She recalled the time when she first came to the countryside, a pretty girl who was delicate, shy, and full of life.

Over the years, she had been worn down by Zhao Pozi.

It was already difficult for a widow with a child, and she also had to guard against those with ill intentions.

She was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to protect herself one day.

Now, Zhao Sihai had returned from the army.

She just didn’t know how his injuries were.

Now, looking back, it seems like there’s nothing wrong.

After crying for a while, Bai Ru Qiao’s heart knot from her previous life was slightly untied.

The relationship between them was less distant and unfamiliar.

Then, crying and crying, she fell asleep.

Zhao Sihai carried her to the other bed in the ward to sleep.

From the moment she woke up until now, it hadn’t even been an hour.

But there was scheming, acting, and crying.

Bai Ru Qiao was truly exhausted.

Zhao Sihai fetched some water and carefully wiped the dirt off her face, hands, and feet.

He also got some medicine from Su Sui Hua and carefully applied it to her ankle.

Her ankle wasn’t seriously injured, just two scratches.

The blood was chicken blood.

She had processed chicken and live chickens in her space.

Even though it was just a scratch, it made Zhao Sihai’s heart feel like it was being pulled by something.

His eyes were full of heartache and guilt.

He knew that Bai Ru Qiao would definitely have a hard time in the Zhao family.

So, he would also send some things to the team leader, asking him to secretly take care of the mother and son.

But he didn’t expect the mother and son’s situation to be so bad.

Now, he was even more grateful that he chose to return to the village after being discharged from the army.

The next morning, when An An woke up, his spirit was much better.

“His fever has subsided and there are no signs of recurrence. I’ll prescribe some medicine for him to take for two days, but be careful not to let him catch a cold or be exposed to the wind.”

Dr. Liu finished his examination and smiled.

The two of them were overjoyed when they heard this.

“Thank you, Dr. Liu.”

“Thank you, Dr. Liu.”

An An also said in a childish voice with a nasal tone, “Thank you, Uncle Liu.”

Dr. Liu smiled and patted An An’s head, then took a small cloth bag out of his pocket and handed it to him.

Bai Ru Qiao was stunned, “Dr. Liu, this…”

“It’s just a few pieces of lard candy. My friend sent it from the south. I don’t like the taste, it’s a waste to keep it.”

When the little guy heard the word “candy,” his eyes lit up.

His big eyes blinked, looking at the blue flower cloth bag in front of him, he couldn’t help but swallow.

Zhao Sihai felt a pang of heartache when he saw this.

He thought that he would buy his son more candy when he got back.

Bai Ru Qiao didn’t suspect anything.

She had eaten lard candy before, and some people really didn’t like the taste.

“Then thank you, Dr. Liu.” She turned to Zhao An An, “An An, what should you say?”

Zhao An An immediately showed a happy and shy expression. He reached out and took the candy bag, “Thank you, Uncle Liu.”

“Be good, listen to your mom and dad when you get back.” Dr. Liu smiled and rubbed his little head, then gave them a few more instructions before leaving.

The three of them packed their things, and when Su Sui Hua came back with the medicine, they were about to leave.

“Goodbye, Godmother~” The little guy waved his hand.

His little voice was soft and sweet, very endearing.

Su Sui Hua also waved with a smile, “Godmother doesn’t want to see you here, I’ll come see you tonight.”

Bai Ru Qiao also politely said a few words, and the three of them rode their bicycles back to the village.

But on the way, they happened to meet Fang Hanwu, who was also going to the health center.

Fang Hanwu looked at An An, who was wrapped in clothes with only his little mouth showing, being held in Bai Ru Qiao’s arms.

“How is An An?”

“His fever has subsided and he’s fine. Thank you, Uncle Fang, for your help last night.” Zhao Sihai said.

Hearing this, Fang Hanwu breathed a sigh of relief, “It’s good that he’s fine. I should be the one apologizing to you. It was my fault for not watching over him.”

He didn’t expect those people in the Zhao family to be so shameless.

Zhao Sihai shook his head and didn’t say anything else.

Actually, he knew in his heart that with Zhao Lao San’s nature, he could have acted sooner. Fang Hanwu’s suppression over the years had played a significant role.

Fang Hanwu looked at Bai Ru Qiao, who was still looking down and gently patting her son.

“By the way, about Zhao Lao San, Lao Fang and I have taken care of it for you.”

Hearing this, Bai Ru Qiao finally looked up and looked at him.