Free Web NovelChapter 916: Chapter 912-913: Oath of Allegiance 10
She turned around and walked off.
Xu’s mom chased after her. "Xiaoya... Xiaoya... my daughter, I’m begging you, don’t be angry..."
She stopped and looked back, but only at Xu’s father. This old man—he made his will right in front of her, without the slightest bit of hesitation.
No matter how you look after him, how much you give in, in his eyes, it’s all just what you’re supposed to do—
The old Xu cleared his throat with a cough.
She was very calm. "Dad, did you ask my opinion before you had me? Do you know whether I wanted to be your child? If I had a choice, I’d rather be reborn as a pig than be your daughter!"
She strode off.
Behind her came a stream of curses that didn’t stop. "You beast... damned beast, why don’t you just drop dead? You all saw that, right? This inhuman thing, a bastard who deserves to be struck by lightning..."
"Someone who should get hit by a car the minute they walk out the door..."
"..."
A fine rain kept drifting down from the sky.
When Xu Xiaoya walked out, she forgot about her car.
She just kept walking in the drizzle, still clutching that card in her hand. She’d actually come today to pay the surgery fees. No matter how angry, how resentful she was, she couldn’t really just stop paying and let the old man wait to die.
She hadn’t expected her brother’s whole family to show up—she’d originally planned to shoulder all the costs by herself. After all, she was already able to handle it.
But right now, her heart felt like dead ashes. Her phone rang, and Xu Xiaoya’s voice was slightly choked. "Xixi..."
She hadn’t wanted to bother her, but everything was jammed up in her chest, suffocating her... If she didn’t find someone to talk to, she really was going to lose it.
"Xiaoya, I came back too suddenly this time, there are some things I can only tell you later..." She suddenly heard the catch in her voice and paused. "Xiaoya, what’s wrong?"
"..."
"How’s your dad’s illness? Didn’t you say the surgery was in the next few days?"
Xu Xiaoya had wanted to tell her what happened, but she knew Yan Xixi was already dealing with a lot and didn’t want to add to her stress. Instead, her voice lightened up a bit. "Don’t worry about it. I’ve already taken care of those little things."
"Xiaoya, don’t wear yourself out either. Oh, and why did you transfer so much money into my account again?"
"Business has been good this quarter, I made quite a bit. I thought I’d change it into dollars. You’re out there on your own, don’t be too frugal..."
Yan Xixi thought for a moment and didn’t turn it down.
Money was fine as long as it was in her hands. She was planning to buy another place in Boston. That way, Xu Xiaoya could come or go as she pleased. The transport was so convenient anyway; even if Xu Xiaoya had other plans later, it’d all be much easier to arrange.
"Xixi, once I’m more free, I’ll come to Boston to see you..."
Yan Xixi laughed. "Didn’t I tell you already? I found two language schools for you... And when I get back, I’ll buy another place. That way, Xiaoya, you can come anytime you want..."
All the grievances and bitterness suddenly melted away.
When you know that no matter what, there are still people who love you—who think for your sake—who make sure you always feel safe— it’s not a house that gives a woman a sense of security— it’s being free from worrying about survival that truly makes a woman feel secure.
Xu Xiaoya giggled. "Xixi, don’t just fuss over me, go do your thing. It’s not like I can help with your stuff anyway."
"Silly, I don’t have any big problems, don’t worry. Anyway, you can come to Boston to find me anytime."
"No rush. Our business is doing well right now, everything’s going smoothly. I’m planning to save more, that way I can retire early and not worry about anything..."
"Haha, okay. Once I’m back, I’ll check out all the procedures and send them to you. It won’t be too late for you to start preparing then..."
The two of them chatted for a few more minutes. Yan Xixi had been standing in the corridor while she called, but before she finished, a sudden cry of alarm came from down the corridor. She froze and immediately said, "Xiaoya, I’ll call you later."
She hung up in a hurry and ran straight over.
The cries were coming from the ward.
Could it be that Wan Donglin had woken up?
Just as she reached the doorway, she heard Liu Daqing’s voice, weeping with joy. "Donglin... Donglin... son... look at me... look at me... are you awake? Do you recognize me?"
Yan Xixi had one foot in the room and one foot still outside.
She widened her eyes, held her breath, and just stared dumbly at the man slowly opening his eyes.
He was propped up against the head of the bed, looking around in confusion, his gaze unfocused.
"Donglin..."
"Mom?"
That one word, "Mom," almost made Liu Daqing burst into tears from sheer joy.
"Donglin, look who else is here? Xixi, can you see Xixi? She rushed back just for you..."
His gaze finally landed on Yan Xixi’s face, and slowly, it began to soften.
Yan Xixi rushed over, gripping his hand tightly as tears started streaming down. "Brother Donglin... Brother Donglin... you finally woke up..."
