She saw a man sitting on Tong Ling's hospital bed, and his two arms were tightly hugging Tong Ling. When he heard that someone was coming, the man let go and stood up.
Ma Xiaohui looked at the man in shock. He was dressed in a suit, as if he was a department officer. Ma Xiaohui felt like he had seen him somewhere before. Suddenly, he recognized him. This man was Tong Ling's original lover, the man who had abandoned Tong Ling because of Ma Xiaohui on the eve of their wedding.
" Ma Xiaohui, don't you recognize him? Isn't this your Brother Huang?" Tong Ling pointed at the man and introduced him to Ma Xiaohui. " Oh," Ma Xiaohui snorted and glanced at the man with disdain. Then, he picked up the thermos and went to the water room to get water.
Ma Xiaohui quickly filled the thermos with hot water. However, he did not go back immediately. Instead, he deliberately lingered in the water room for a while because he really did not want to see that greasy guy.
Ma Xiaohui wandered around the bathroom for a long time. He thought that it was not a good idea to hide in the bathroom all the time, so he carried the thermos bottle back to the ward.
At this moment, Tong Ling was the only one in the ward, sitting there in a daze. However, the man was nowhere to be seen.
Seeing Ma Xiaohui come in with a thermos, Tong Ling finally came back to her senses. "Why is he here?" Ma Xiaohui asked Tong Ling as he put down the thermos bottle in his hand. "Oh, it was the old principal who informed him that I was sick and hospitalized. That's why he came to see me.”Tong Ling replied. "How boring!" Ma Xiaohui said angrily. When Tong Ling heard Ma Xiaohui say this, she did not know if he was talking about her or that man. She thought about it and thought that it was no wonder Ma Xiaohui said this. She felt that it was really boring and did not continue Ma Xiaohui's words.
Ma Xiaohui took the basin and went out again. He placed the basin full of water in front of Tong Ling. Tong Ling washed her hands and turned around to look. Ma Xiaohui had already opened the lunch box. A box of millet rice, a box of stir-fried potato shreds, and a bowl of water were placed side by side on the bedside table.
Tong Ling asked Ma Xiaohui to sit down and eat with her." I ate at home just now.”Ma Xiaohui told Tong Ling. Hearing him say this, Tong Ling could only eat by herself.
Ma Xiaohui filled the two lunch boxes to the brim. Tong Ling did not have such a big appetite. She ate so much at once that more than half of the food was left.”"Throw away the rest of the food. Don't take so much next time. It's a waste if you can't finish it," Tong Ling said to Ma Xiaohui as she packed the lunch box. "You don't have to throw it away. I'll eat the rest of the food.”Ma Xiaohui said. Tong Ling was anxious when she heard that. She hurriedly said," That won't do. Not to mention the leftovers from my meal, you have to disinfect everything you take back from me." Tong Ling said as she picked up the lunch box and was about to leave. Ma Xiaohui stopped her and said," Let me do it." Then, he took the lunch box from Tong Ling's hand and walked out of the ward.
After throwing away the leftovers in the lunchbox, Ma Xiaohui scalded the lunchbox with hot water inside and outside before leaving the water room with the lunchbox.
Ma Xiaohui, who was carrying a lunch box, found a figure in the corridor of the ward. He seemed to be familiar with this figure. Therefore, Ma Xiaohui slowed down and looked at the figure from afar.
The figure stopped in front of Tong Ling's ward and looked inside. Then, he pushed open the door and walked in.
Ma Xiaohui quickly followed him back to the ward. When he entered the house, he was shocked to see that it was Little Wei.
Seeing Ma Xiaohui enter," Why didn't you tell me that Mrs. Tong was hospitalized? If I didn't go to your house today, I wouldn't even know," Xiao Wei complained. " Hehe, I haven't had time to tell you yet," Ma Xiaohui replied.
It turned out that when Xiao Wei returned home from work and had dinner, her mother kept urging her," You and Ma Xiaohui have been together for so long. You can't stay like this forever. The two families have to have a meal together and then settle this matter."”In fact, Xiao Wei's mother had said these words many times, but Xiao Wei had never mentioned it to Ma Xiaohui. Seeing her mother say this again today, Xiao Wei felt that it was time to talk to Ma Xiaohui about this. That was why she went to Ma Xiaohui's house.
When Xiao Wei arrived at Ma Xiaohui's house, he heard from Ma Xiaohui's mother that Tong Ling was hospitalized.
Tong Ling was very happy to see Little Wei come to see her. One moment, he asked Ma Xiaohui to wash the fruits for Little Wei, and the next moment, he asked Ma Xiaohui to peel the bananas for Little Wei.
Little Wei and Tong Ling sat on the bed and talked. Ma Xiaohui was busy on the floor according to Tong Ling's instructions.
Tong Ling liked Little Wei very much, and Little Wei also admired Tong Ling very much. The two of them got along very well. Seeing that it was getting late, Little Wei was about to get up and leave. She said to Tong Ling," Teacher Tong, you have a good rest. I'll come to see you in a few days."”"You're quite busy at work, so don't come. Besides, this is an infectious disease hospital. It'll be troublesome if you get infected. I appreciate your feelings, so don't come!”Tong Ling reminded Little Wei.
Worried that it was not safe for Xiao Wei to walk alone at night, Tong Ling told Ma Xiaohui to send Xiao Wei home first and then let him go home to accompany his mother. She did not want Ma Xiaohui to come to the hospital tonight.
Xiao Wei said goodbye to Tong Ling and then walked out of the ward with Ma Xiaohui.
The two of them arrived at the entrance of the hospital. Ma Xiaohui said to Little Wei," I'll send you home first. Then, I'll go back to see my mother and then go to the hospital to accompany Mrs. Tong."”"Let's go back to your house first.”Little Wei said. "Look at the time now. It's too late to send you home after going to my house. I'll send you home first.”Ma Xiaohui said. Who knew that Xiao Wei would insist on going to Ma Xiaohui's house first. Seeing that he could not persuade her, Ma Xiaohui could only go back to his house first.
Ma Xiaohui's mother was already lying in bed. When she saw Ma Xiaohui and Xiao Wei coming back, she hurriedly got up to put on her clothes. Xiao Wei quickly went forward to support her. Then, he picked up the blanket and draped it over Ma Xiaohui's mother. "Xiao Wei, what time is it already? If you don't go home, your mother will miss you.”Ma Xiaohui's mother said to Little Wei. " Auntie, I'm not leaving today. I'll stay at your house." Xiao Wei chuckled. When Ma Xiaohui's mother heard Xiao Wei's words, she thought to herself,'How can she live on a bed like this? She's an unmarried girl. This won't do.' Thinking of this, she quickly said," This won't do. Xiao Hui, hurry up and send her home."
Ma Xiaohui was also confused by Little Wei. He wondered what was wrong with Little Wei today.
Seeing Ma Xiaohui and his mother staring at her in surprise, Xiao Wei couldn't help but laugh. When Ma Xiaohui and his mother heard Xiao Wei's smile, they were even more confused.
At this moment, Xiao Wei said to Ma Xiaohui," Mrs. Tong is in the hospital. It's not good if there's no one to take care of her at night. It's also not good if there's no one to take care of auntie at night. I think it's better if I stay at home to take care of auntie while you go to the hospital to take care of Mrs. Tong."”
Ah, so that's what happened! Ma Xiaohui and his mother finally understood.
Ma Xiaohui did not know how to thank Xiao Wei. Although he was accompanying Tong Ling in the hospital, his heart was always on his mother at home! This was great. With Little Wei here to accompany his mother, he could rest assured and take care of Tong Ling.
Just as Ma Xiaohui was about to leave for the hospital, Xiao Wei said to him," I was too focused on coming to your house just now and forgot to tell my family. When you go back to the hospital, go to my house first to tell her. Otherwise, my mother won't be able to sleep for the entire night!"”"Alright!" Ma Xiaohui answered happily.
Ma Xiaohui went to Xiao Wei's house first. When Xiao Wei's mother heard that Xiao Wei was going to stay at Ma Xiaohui's house tonight, her face darkened. Ma Xiaohui quickly explained," I went to the hospital to take care of my teacher. Xiao Wei is at home taking care of my mother!”"Ah, so that's how it is!" Hearing Ma Xiaohui's words, Xiao Wei's mother's face turned from dark to bright with a smile.
Tong Ling stayed in the hospital for 45 days. Xiao Wei also stayed at Ma Xiaohui's house until the day Tong Ling was discharged.
Ma Xiaohui's mother had always been optimistic about Xiao Wei. After living together for so many days, their relationship was even closer than that of a biological daughter. She treated Xiao Wei almost better than Ma Xiaohui.
Tong Ling was discharged from the hospital. Considering her physical condition, the old principal no longer let her take on the role of a form teacher and arranged for her to be in the school's general affairs department.
The school's general affairs department was usually free. It was just a little busy at the beginning and end of the month. To Tong Ling, this job was simply a waste of time.
With ample time, Tong Ling naturally went to Ma Xiaohui's house more often. During the day, when Ma Xiaohui was not at home for work, Tong Ling would go over to chat with his mother. If there was anything dirty, she would wash it. If there was any housework, she would also help Ma Xiaohui do it.
Ever since Tong Ling was assigned to this school, she had never seen her return home, nor had she heard her mention her family.
On this day, Tong Ling went to the school to register her arrival. Seeing that there was nothing much to do, she went to the market to buy a bundle of cabbage and a pound of pork. A few days ago, when she was chatting with Ma Xiaohui's mother, she had unintentionally mentioned that the dumplings made with cabbage were delicious. Tong Ling thought that she probably wanted to eat them, so she bought them.
When Ma Xiaohui's mother saw Tong Ling buying cabbage and pork, she said embarrassedly," Mrs. Tong, look at you. I just said it casually that day. Why did you take it seriously?!"”"Hehe, I've been wanting to eat this for the past few days.”Tong Ling replied with a smile.
Tong Ling went to the kitchen to wash the pork. Then, she chopped the meat on the cutting board and mixed it with various seasonings. After that, she placed it in a basin and covered it with a curtain before returning to the house.
Ma Xiaohui's mother sat on the brick bed and had already chosen the cabbage. Tong Ling took the cabbage she had picked and went to the kitchen." Mrs. Tong, sit down and rest for a while!”Ma Xiaohui's mother called out to Tong Ling. "It'll be done soon." Tong Ling replied.
After washing the cabbage, he placed it on a curtain. The water droplets on the cabbage dripped down along the curtain.
Tong Ling found a bowl of noodles from the cupboard. In a short while, the noodles for the dumplings were ready.
In the house, Ma Xiaohui's mother was worried that Tong Ling would be tired, so she kept calling out to her. After Tong Ling finished all the preparations, she turned around and entered the house.
Ma Xiaohui's mother pulled Tong Ling to sit down." Mrs. Tong, there's something I've wanted to ask you for a long time, but I couldn't. Why haven't I seen you home? What kind of people do you have at home?" Ma Xiaohui's mother looked at Tong Ling and asked.
When Tong Ling heard Ma Xiaohui's mother ask this question, she did not say anything for a long time. Ma Xiaohui's mother saw that Tong Ling did not say anything and felt a little puzzled. This was because before this, Ma Xiaohui had asked Tong Ling about this matter, but Tong Ling did not answer Ma Xiaohui.
At this moment, Tong Ling's tears were flowing down her cheeks. When Ma Xiaohui's mother saw that Tong Ling was crying, she suddenly realized that she really shouldn't have asked Tong Ling about this. She felt very regretful.
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