"My Mom" was resolute: "Guangxing, I will take what belongs to me."
My dad sighed, "Fine, fine. If it's a divorce, then so be it. You've endured so many hard years with me; it's time for you to enjoy life. Go with Xiao Ran. I'll find another and have a son."
We left the the Cui Family and rented a place, waiting for the job results.
At the entrance of the community, we ran into Cui Jian.
Cui Jian looked at us with a casual attitude: "You're not part of the the Cui Family, so don't come knocking on our door. What do you want?"
I scoffed, "Cui Jian, this is all you've got—just some sharp words. Just wait; the real show is just beginning."
After returning home, Cui Jian learned that Boss Wang's deal had fallen through. He brought up buying a Harley again.
My dad was furious about Boss Wang's situation and directly kicked Cui Jian out.
He said, "When I was your age, I was already driving a car. You can't even afford a motorcycle! Get out and find a job tomorrow!"
Cui Jian didn't dare to retort and left in disgrace.
Seeing that both her grandson and son were ignoring her, Grandma finally realized she might have caused trouble. However, instead of reflecting on her actions, she resorted to her usual tactics: first apologizing, then shedding tears, and finally threatening to commit suicide.
With no other choice, Cui Jian was forced by my dad to board a train for manual labor the next day.
At home, my dad smoked and drank excessively, overindulging in food until he ruined his stomach and developed stomach cancer. He needed surgery.
After the operation, with no one to care for him, he finally remembered me and "My Mom."
He called me, asking me to come take care of him.
I scoffed, "Cui Guangxing, have you forgotten? You and my mom are already divorced."
My dad got anxious, "No matter what, I'm still your father. If you don't take care of me, I'll sue you for not supporting your elderly parent and get you thrown in jail!"
My mom tugged at my hand, "Xiao Ran, he is your dad after all. He's sick, we can't just ignore him."
My mom is just too soft-hearted.
Fine, I also want to see what he looks like now.
When I arrived at the hospital room, my dad saw me and snorted, "So you do know how to come?"
Grandma was bustling around, taking care of my dad.
I sat aside and didn't approach.
My dad felt a bit uncomfortable, "Can't you lend a hand?"
I glanced at him and then at Grandma, "Isn't Grandma taking care of you?"
Grandma hurriedly said, "What can this old woman do? It's better for Xiao Ran to take care of you."
My dad nodded, "You're getting old; let Xiao Ran take care of me."
Grandma sighed in relief and quickly left the room.
My dad asked, "How did you do on your exams?"
I replied casually, "I got in."
He fell silent for a moment, "I didn't expect you to have some skills. I thought you were useless."
I smiled slightly, "Now you know I'm capable?"
He cleared his throat, "What's the use of being capable? You're a girl; sooner or later you'll get married. This investment is wasted."
He paused for a moment, "By the way, what rank did you get this time?"
I replied calmly, "First place."
My dad looked surprised, "I didn't expect you to be quite impressive."
I looked at him with a half-smile, "So, in your eyes, shouldn't I be the one getting disqualified for cheating?"
My dad seemed a bit awkward, "Well, it’s not like there’s much choice. You’re a girl; you have to make way for your brother."
Just then, Grandma came back, carrying some food.
"Guangxing, come eat something," she said.
My dad frowned, "Didn't the doctor say no eating?"
Grandma hurriedly replied, "Listen to the doctor? How can you get better? The doctor said to fast and avoid water, but didn’t say anything about not eating. Let’s just eat ourselves."
With that, she opened the lunchbox and handed it to Dad.
He glanced at me, "Are you going to eat?"
I shook my head.
Dad didn’t insist any longer and picked up his chopsticks to start eating.
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