Chapter 332 – The Package at the Door
Inside the bundle were four cans of powdered milk, along with some commonly needed medicines: fever reducers, cold medicines, allergy relief, and remedies for upset stomachs. There was also a stack of money and ration tickets.
Wei Rou didn’t count, but the stack of money and tickets was substantial, at least a hundred yuan worth, including grain tickets, oil tickets, and flour tickets, among others.
At a glance, Wei Rou didn’t need to guess who had left the bundle at her doorstep.
There was only one person—it was Xu Fanghua, whom she had seen during the day.
Wei Rou hadn’t expected to encounter Xu Fanghua during the day.
Wasn’t Xu Fanghua supposed to be studying in the capital?
It dawned on Wei Rou later that it was almost Chinese New Year, and Xu Fanghua must have returned for the holiday.
However, looking at the beautiful and elegant Xu Fanghua, Wei Rou for the first time clearly understood a phrase: a world of difference.
Between her and Xu Fanghua, there was indeed a world of difference.
However, Wei Rou didn’t approach Xu Fanghua to say hello.
She knew she wasn’t worthy. After all she had done, how could she expect Xu Fanghua to still consider her a friend?
Nowadays, if they could be strangers instead of enemies, it was already fortunate.
Towards Xu Fanghua, even if she saw her living well now, Wei Rou harbored no resentment.
She knew that her current situation was the result of her own actions, her own doing.
She also knew that she didn’t even deserve the right to speak to Xu Fanghua.
Wei Rou couldn’t help but recall the time when, in the eyes of the villagers, she and her son had gone missing.
Due to Murong Jing’s influence, she had been taken to the capital.
There, she encountered government officials and witnessed how the formidable Murong Jing had met her demise.
The officials had also assured her that they would let her go.
Even though they knew those four people had indirectly met their end because of her, there was no evidence to punish Wei Rou.
Wei Rou was returned to Dahe Production Brigade with her son, but not without a warning.
If she dared to misbehave again in the future, she would face the consequences.
Wei Rou was genuinely scared.
Initially, when she first returned, she was indeed quite nervous.
But later, she realized the advantage of pretending to be crazy, so she kept up the act.
The only problem was that she had no money left. Even the plot of land she had leased out didn’t yield enough to support her and her child.
At first, Wei Rou didn’t like the child. She merely saw him as someone who could assist her.
But gradually, the child’s innocence, his fondness for her, and his dependence on her made her unable to be without him. It made her realize that he was her child, the only person she had to rely on.
So Wei Rou’s attitude towards the child changed.
She even gave him a name—Shuanzi, hoping to anchor this little life.
However, his health was always poor, often falling sick.
She couldn’t afford food, often leaving him hungry.
She feared that she wouldn’t be able to raise him.
She heard people talking about Shuanzi’s current condition, saying that if he didn’t start eating properly and receiving good treatment, he might not last another year or two.
Wei Rou couldn’t bear to accept that.
But she didn’t know what to do.
Recently, she came up with an idea.
She knew there were some men in the village who still had some thoughts about her body.
If her body could be exchanged for food, would that work?
If she could really exchange it for food to support herself and her child, she was willing to do it.
She, Wei Rou, had long lost her moral compass.
But she was also afraid.
Afraid that when her child grew up and learned what she had done, he would hate her and despise her.
But Wei Rou had no other choice.
She had even planned to do it tonight.
She didn’t expect to encounter Xu Fanghua during the day, which confused her thoughts and canceled her plans for tonight.
But unexpectedly…
In the middle of the night, while she was half asleep, she suddenly heard noises outside.
Although faint, she heard it.
She grabbed a stick and waited until the noise outside ceased before opening the door to check.
She didn’t expect to find this package.
And inside the package, she saw the powdered milk, medicine, and the stack of money and tickets.
Wei Rou knew that only one person would send these things to her.
That person was Xu Fanghua, whom she had met during the day…
The things Xu Fanghua sent were exactly what she needed.
With these four cans of powdered milk, Shuanzi’s nutritional needs could finally be met.
With the medicine, if Shuanzi fell ill, there would be medicine to treat him. She wouldn’t have to worry that an illness might take him away.
With the money and tickets, she could buy food. They wouldn’t have to go hungry anymore.
With all this, she didn’t need to s*ll her body anymore.
“Tap, tap.” Wei Rou’s tears suddenly fell.
And she couldn’t hold them back anymore.
“Fanghua, why are you so kind to me? Even though I treated you so badly before.”
“Fanghua, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry…”
It was at this moment that Wei Rou truly realized the difference between herself and Xu Fanghua. She understood why Song Yi, even though he hadn’t heard from Xu Fanghua in three years, still loved her, still waited for her, and even changed careers to come back for her.
Because Xu Fanghua truly was a very kind and wonderful person.
If roles were reversed, Wei Rou couldn’t imagine treating someone who had once plotted against her with such generosity.
“Mom, don’t cry, don’t cry~” At that moment, the child crawled over, his innocent little hands wiping Wei Rou’s face.
Wei Rou reached out, tightly embracing her child.
“Mom won’t cry, mom won’t cry.”
“Shuanzi is hungry, right? Mom will get something for Shuanzi to drink now.”
Wei Rou quickly boiled water, took out a bowl, and added powdered milk, but not too much.
She knew how precious powdered milk was, something even money couldn’t always buy.
These four cans of powdered milk were meant to replenish Shuanzi’s nutritional needs.
As the powdered milk dissolved in the water, it emitted a fragrant aroma.
“Here, Shuanzi, drink.”
Wei Rou held the bowl and fed Shuanzi with a spoon.
After Shuanzi took a sip, his eyes lit up.
“Mom, the water is delicious.”
“Tasty~”
“Since it’s tasty, then Shuanzi will drink more, let’s finish this bowl.”
“Mom should drink too.”
“I’m not hungry, mom won’t drink.”
“Mom drink~”
The little one was stubborn. Even though he liked drinking powdered milk now, he insisted that Wei Rou drink too.
This powdered milk was meant to supplement the child’s nutrition. How could Wei Rou drink it?
But if she didn’t drink, the little one, even though he wanted to drink more, wouldn’t want to either, he was too stubborn.
There was no way, Wei Rou could only drink a small sip.
This was Wei Rou’s first time drinking powdered milk, and she thought of all the good things she had eaten since she was young, all thanks to Xu Fanghua.
If given a chance to start over, Wei Rou would never scheme against Xu Fanghua again. She would definitely treat Xu Fanghua as her only best friend and sister for life.
