Lin Haitao returned home for the winter break, carrying a large bag and a small bag, and along the way, many people informed Yezhi of his arrival.
Yezhi stood at her doorstep, smiling to greet him.
"Elder Brother Yu, I'm back!" Yu Jianhua put down the cookbook in his hands and smiled at him.
"Sister Luo!" Luo Fengjuan casually nodded her head while stepping on the sewing machine pedal.
"Aunt Zhou!" Aunt Zhou, who was knitting, acted normally, "Little Lin, you’re back!" After saying that, she buried herself back into her work.
Once inside, Lin Haitao felt a bit strange. "What's wrong with everyone at home?" Yezhi brushed the snow off him. "There were too many people informing us; everyone's surprise has been spoiled."
"Where's Mom?"
"Mom can't stay at home with Wolf Child and Black Treasure; they went out to play."
Lin Haitao hugged his wife's slim waist. "Did you miss me?"
Yezhi swatted away his unruly hand and said irritably, "I've been so busy; how could I have time to think about you?" After sending out the notification, people kept coming to their Zhoujiatun, and Old Jiang even made a special trip to ensure they calmed down the representatives from each village, saying otherwise it would cause trouble.
Lin Haitao's face fell. "I’ve been suffering at my sister's place for nothing; who am I doing this for?"
"You're willing to call me sister now! Tell me what happened that made you say that. Did you mention Mom?" Yezhi winked at him curiously.
Lin Haitao sat on the edge of the kang and sighed. "I didn’t call out or mention Mom." That was progress; at least he had started to be less sensitive about calling her sister.
"Ren said that the sister chose to forgive because she had lost too much and didn't want to lose anymore. He also said, 'Cherish what you can while you can, and being together is a great happiness.'" This statement is profound.
In fact, everyone understands this principle, but understanding does not necessarily mean one must act on it. "He is right, but you don't have to do it that way. If we can't resolve this, then let's not."
"I think so too; let's go with the flow!" Yezhi tugged at his face. "What about Mom? Are you really going to be so heartless and not tell your sister or brother? Mom isn't just yours; you need to be fair to them."
"You didn't say Barefoot Aunt has a new plan!" Ever since he received the letter from Yezi, he had been looking forward to returning.
"Yes, but there are certain risks." Bidefo mentioned how amazing the human brain is; he couldn't guarantee that using this Projection would cure Madwoman's painful memories, but it certainly wouldn't be worse than now.
Yezhi waited for Xiaobinzi to return before starting the treatment because he didn't want him to miss anything again. Besides, if Madwoman woke up, she would want to see her son, not a daughter-in-law who appeared halfway through; the answer was definitely her son.
"Can we start tomorrow?"
Lin Haitao looked nervously at Crazy Taiyi, who was dozing on the kang. Barefoot Aunt removed the needle from Madwoman's head. "Alright, I will come to give her injections for a week straight. You all need to pay attention to her changes; it's best if someone stays with her. If anything goes wrong, notify me immediately."
On the seventh day after Barefoot Aunt finished the injections, Yezhi held Xiaobinzi's hand as they stayed by Madwoman's side. At Bidefo's command, Xiao Fang began to implant the memory images Bidefo pieced together into Madwoman's brain through Projection.
Madwoman initially appeared calm, a slight smile at the corners of her mouth. Gradually, beads of sweat formed on her forehead, and her brows furrowed tighter and tighter until she let out a painful groan, tears slowly seeping from the corners of her eyes.
Lin Haitao was anxious and wanted to find Barefoot Aunt, but Yezhi stopped him. "Barefoot Aunt said this process is very painful."
Lin Haitao held Madwoman's hand and murmured, "Mom, it's Linzi; don't be afraid...!" He spoke a lot as if that could give Madwoman strength.
"Bidefo, is everything normal now?" He stared at the data indicators emerging from Madwoman's body and nodded. "Very normal."
Xiao Fang leaned over the bed, cheering for Madwoman. Madwoman's voice grew louder, her hands waving in the air, blood oozing from the corners of her eyes, which frightened Xiaobinzi and Yezhi.
"Yezhi!"
"Bidefo!"
Bidefo wriggled his body and rushed to Madwoman's side. He placed his hand on her head, golden, soft threads covering her entire head, then converging into a sound wave. "No!" The sound was so tragic that Yezhi felt her soul tremble.
"Dad, I'm here to accompany you!" Madwoman's voice carried a sense of relief.
Bidefo urged, "Yezhi, quickly ask your husband to say something that Madwoman cares about to persuade her. If she goes to accompany her dad, this treatment will fail. Next time she comes back, it will only be more painful."
"Xiaobinzi, quickly say something that Mom cares about or something she can't let go of; otherwise, the treatment will fail."
Lin Haitao's mind was in chaos. What did his mother care about the most? "Mom, don't you want to see me and Yezhi's child born? A soft little baby who will sweetly call you grandma, who will hold your hand and snuggle up to you? Also, Xiao Wei's son and Yuan Yuan's daughter have all grown up; don't you want to see them?"
Madwoman opened her eyes, a red mist before her; she couldn't see who was swaying in front of her. How did she end up here? Where was this?
"Mom!" Lin Haitao's eyes were red. Yezhi excitedly tugged at Bidefo: "She made it through!"
Bidefo said proudly, "Yezhi, this treatment fee is worth it!"
"Not at all!" Money Chaser Xiao Fang jumped in front of Bidefo, demanding his assistant fee while hopping around. "You black doctor! You charged a hundred million for just a few moments and called it friendship? The most crucial step of the treatment was done by me; without me, the whole treatment is worthless. Quickly return ninety-nine million! If you don't pay up, I'll report you to the Universal Consumer Management Committee."
Bidefo wiped his sweat and said aggrievedly, "I may be ugly, but I am honest!"
"This has nothing to do with what you said!"
Bidefo said seriously, "How can it not be related? It means I didn't charge you randomly, so I'm not afraid of you suing me! Besides, I didn't give you an invoice, so where's your evidence to sue me?" Competing with me? Can't you see my brain capacity? It's cosmic level.
Yezhi didn't have time to pay attention to them. She stepped forward and wiped the tear-streaked face of Madwoman dry. Madwoman's gaze fell on Xiaobinzi's face, "Xiao Tao... you are Xiao Tao!"
"Mom, I am Xiao Tao!" Lin Haitao couldn't find the words to describe his soaring feelings. He pulled Yezhi over, "Mom, this girl is beautiful, right? She is your daughter-in-law." This made even Yezhi, who was known for her thick skin, blush. She exclaimed softly, "Mom!"
Madwoman's mind was a bit confused, "I think I recognize you!" Yezhi also wanted to ask Bidefo for a refund. Nima recalled the past and wanted to forget the present; she still hoped to gain points by taking care of Madwoman.
"Yezi! I got it, you are Yezi!" Hahaha~ The heavens truly treat me well; Madwoman must be related to me.
"Mom! How do you feel?" Madwoman touched Lin Haitao's face and patted hers, calling out "good son, good daughter-in-law." Tears flowed like a small river.
"Mom, please don't cry!" Lin Haitao gently comforted his mother.
"Mom, let's not cry; let's smile, laugh loudly. What could be more joyful than this?"
"Yeah... let's laugh! Let's laugh!"
"Hahaha!"
Aunt Zhou and Yu Jianhua stood outside the door, laughing until they cried.
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