“Yes, I understood what you meant,” Mei Yangyang said with a nod .
“Great, you'll live well, being together with me . ” He sat up straight and began driving after starting the engine .
Mei Yangyang was beaming with happiness, which seemed almost contagious .
“Why are you so happy?” he asked .
“I'm finally going to send my Mother to the hospital to receive treatment tomorrow . She hadn't been to the hospital again, ever since the time she was hospitalized after the accident . Although she had been taking her medicine regularly, the results haven't been ideal . She's been bedridden for more than two years, I really want to see her condition improve . Although I know it's impossible for her health to be the same as before, I just hope she can live a little longer,” she explained .
“It must be hard on you, being the sole breadwinner of your family . ”
“Exactly, that's why I'm definitely going to become a burden to my husband . No man would wish to have a wife with such a family background,” said Mei Yangyang .
“Didn't I say this before? I don't mind it at all . A problem that money can solve is not a problem at all . Your family will not cause any problems,” he said, looking at her .
Feeling touched by his words, Mei Yangyang stared out of the window, grasping one hand tightly with another .
After buying some groceries at the supermarket together, they headed back to his place, where Mei Yangyang proceeded to make dinner for the both of them .
By the time she had arrived home, it was already half past nine in the evening .
Mr . Mei, who had been waiting for her, felt a huge sense of relief upon seeing that she had finally come home .
“Why are you home so late?”
“Father, I've been filming a commercial the past two days . Let's bring Mother to the hospital to get her treated tomorrow,” Mei Yangyang squealed, grabbing onto her father's arm excitedly .
“You were filming a commercial?” Mr . Mei asked in surprise .
“Yeah, I was recruited by a friend of Sis Xiaoning's husband . Look, I was paid 200 thousand dollars,” answered Mei Yangyang as she retrieved the cheque from her pocket, grinning from ear to ear .
“Is that real?” asked Mr . Mei, his hand trembling from the shock .
“Of course it's real . ”
Upon hearing their conversation, Mei Shuangshuang came out of her room and asked, “What commercial is it?”
“A shampoo commercial,” answered Mei Yangyang, quickly putting the cheque away . “Father, let's wake up early tomorrow and head to the hospital first thing in the morning to settle the administrative matters . We'll get the doctor to treat Mother,” she continued .
“Alright, I'll let your mother know about this later . She's definitely going to be thrilled . Yangyang, I feel really bad that you have to shoulder the burden of providing all of our expenses, all by yourself,” said Mr . Mei, overwhelmed with emotions .
“Don't say that, Father, we're family . Alright, you should go get some rest . I'm going to bed . ”
“Yes, yes . ”
As soon as Mei Yangyang returned to her room, Mei Shuangshuang continued to probe eagerly, “How did you end up filming a commercial? Did that rich man pull some strings and introduce you to it?”
“Those are none of your business,” answered an overjoyed Mei Yangyang, resting against the bedhead .
“Sis, being a celebrity is the quickest way to earn money . Why don't you become one? I'll be your manager . We won't have to worry about Mother's condition, once we earn enough . Perhaps she may even recover slowly and one day be able to stand on her two feet again . By then, we'll live in a luxurious mansion, drive expensive cars, wear designer clothing, and carry designer bags . Ah, how wonderful would that be . ”
Seeing how immersed Mei Shuangshuang was in her daydream, Mei Yangyang replied coldly, “Stop daydreaming . I may not be a celebrity now, but even if I do become one someday, you'd be the last person I'll ask to become my manager . ”
Mei Shuangshuang's spirits were dampened upon hearing her sister's words, which made her snap back into reality . With a humph, she retorted, “I was just making a casual statement . I don't think you'd become a celebrity just by filming a commercial anyway . ”
Mei Yangyang ignored her snide remark and went to bed .
Ye Xiaotian and Bai Ranran's wedding was set to be held on the 26th of March of the following year .
News of their wedding made the headlines as soon as it was verified by the Ye family .
Sun Weiwei heard about the news in the morning .
Refusing to believe her eyes, she repeatedly read through the morning newspapers for a total of three times while lying in bed . Her sleepiness vanished at the instant that she processed the information in her head .
“Sis Weiwei, it seems Bai Ranran had brought the wedding forward, in case something unfortunate happens in between . She must've gained the approval of Mr . Ye . ”
Sun Weiwei sat up straight and tore the newspapers into shreds, snapping in frustration, “This wretched woman . It's almost new year, she must be planning to get married as soon as Brother Xiaotian recovers . Is she rushing to hell!?!”
“From the way I see it, Bai Ranran doesn't seem like one to be trifled with . Moreover, she's the heiress of a wealthy family . Mr . Ye's mother actually fancies her, despite how sickly she is, and Mr . Ye treats her exceptionally well . Sis Weiwei, I doubt you'd stand a chance, especially since there's only so little time left,” said her assistant, lowering her voice towards the end of her sentence .
“Since my chances are slim, I'll have to think of a way out then,” said Sun Weiwei as she reached for a pack of cigarettes on the bedhead . Her assistant hurriedly handed her a lighter as soon as she retrieved a cigarette from the packaging .
She lit up the cigarette and took a puff before placing it between her fingers . “I really wonder what Brother Xiaotian is thinking . Why would he even want to marry a sickly weakling like her? She might just die in the midst of doing the deed . Look how pale she is, even the blind can tell how fragile she is,” Sun Weiwei hissed, overwhelmed with frustration and annoyance at the thought of their marriage .
“Yeah, I don't get it either . ”
“Bring me my clothes . ”
Upon her command, her assistant quickly turned around to bring her some clothes . After a meticulous round of selection, she picked out a set and handed it to Sun Weiwei . “Sis Weiwei, where are you headed to?”
“Where else could I possibly go? To the hospital, of course,” said Sun Weiwei as she got out of bed in one fluid motion . She then proceeded to get dressed and do her makeup, which took an hour .
After buying breakfast while on her way to the hospital, she quickly strode along the corridor of the hospital while clad in a face mask and a hat, with her head hung low .
She instructed her assistant to wait at the seats along the corridor while she opened the door of the ward gently and entered .
There were no other visitors in the ward . Sun Weiwei sat beside his bed and said smilingly, “Why are you alone, Brother Xiaotian?”
“My Mother and Ranran aren't here yet, while the nurse and bodyguards are outside . It's not like you didn't see them when you entered,” he snapped coldly, seemingly upset with her .
“Brother Xiaotian, you seem to be in a foul mood . What's wrong? Did something happen?”
“Nothing, I'm just getting really sick of staying here . ”
“I read the news this morning, about your wedding with Sis Ranran . Why has it been brought forward?” she asked, trying to sound him out .
“It doesn't matter, actually . A few months won't make a difference . ”
“You're already getting married, yet I still don't have a boyfriend . After you get married, you'll be wrapped around Sis Ranran's finger . By then, it may be difficult for me to meet you again,” she said with a sigh .
“Why would it be difficult?” asked Ye Xiaotian .
“Because Sis Ranran will be keeping a close eye on you, of course . I really wish you weren't getting married,” Sun Weiwei said dejectedly, with seamless expressions .
“I'll still get to enjoy my freedom, even after marriage . Besides, Ranran won't be so uptight and strict with me, just rest assured . ”
“Brother Xiaotian, how's your recovery going?” Sun Weiwei asked while forcing a smile .
“It's going great . I forgot to ask you, what have you been busy with lately? Filming TV dramas and movies, or what?”
“I'm filming a reality show . It's so exhausting . Thankfully, there's a script for me to follow . I wouldn't know how to cope, otherwise . ”
Chapter end
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