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Love in the Shadows
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My boyfriend, Liu Jian, is sick. The doctor said he might leave me one day. But I still choose to stay by his side until the end of his life.
During dinner, my parents urged me to leave him. My mother placed twenty thousand yuan on the table and said, "Xiao Wan, break up with Liu Jian. We think you two are not suitable for each other."
I put down my chopsticks and looked at them. "Dad, Mom, we've been together for seven years."
"When you wanted me to marry Zhao Jian, I didn't go along with your wishes, and now I still want to follow my own heart." Zhao Jian was my ex-boyfriend, from a wealthy family, and my parents wanted me to marry him, but I didn't like him.
My father's expression darkened. "We thought you and Zhao Jian were a good match back then, and now we think you and Liu Jian are not suitable."
"His health is poor; if you take care of him for a lifetime, what will be the outcome?"
My mother chimed in, "Girls should have their own careers and families to be considered successful."
"You’re wasting your time on him; what can come of it?"
I smiled slightly. "I don't expect anything from him."
"I just want to spend the rest of my life with him. Even if the final outcome is separation, I'm willing."
My parents were at a loss for what to do with me. Just like when I decided to be with Liu Jian, they couldn't change my mind then either.
I am very happy with Liu Jian. We cook together, watch movies together, and talk about the past and the future. Even though his health is poor, he remains positive and optimistic. But life is unpredictable; Liu Jian's health has been deteriorating more and more.
We began to face medical expenses and the issue of taking care of him. Although I was willing to bear the burden, my parents still helped me share it. They hoped that I could take good care of myself.
I am a white-collar worker in a large corporation, enjoying a stable income and a high social status. Liu Jian is a freelancer, an outstanding photographer. Although his income is unstable, he loves his work and has gained some recognition in the field. Our lives may not be affluent, but we truly enjoy each other's company.
I was focused on preparing for an important project at work while keeping in touch with Liu Jian, who was far away in Beijing, through WeChat. He told me that he was feeling unwell. I asked with concern, "Have you seen a doctor? What did they say? Did you eat something bad recently?"
He replied, "The doctor said I need surgery and might have to be hospitalized." My heart sank. "What should we do?"
He sent me a smiley face and said, "It's okay, don't worry."
"I've already asked a friend to take care of me. You focus on your work, and when I get out of the hospital, we'll go back to Chengdu together." My eyes warmed up. "I want to come back and take care of you."
"No need for that; just concentrate on your work."
I couldn't argue with Liu Jian, so I could only remind him to take good care of himself. He knew I was busy with work, so he rarely disturbed me. He sent me a voice message saying he had a big surprise for me. When I asked what the surprise was, he wouldn't tell me, only encouraging me to keep working hard.
I poured all my energy into my job, leaving home early and returning late every day. Finally, just before the project ended, I received a call from Liu Jian.
He said he had a surprise for me.
I opened WeChat Video, and he was holding my favorite shade of lipstick, Yangshu Forest 407. I smiled and said, "Thank you, I love you so much!"
He smiled back and said, "Once I'm discharged from the hospital, we'll get married."
I nodded vigorously.
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