Mr. Shen, your love-struck wife doesn't want you anymore!

For the next few days, Shen Chengyan communicated with her via mobile phone.

He goes to work during the day and comes home at night to play games and do homework with Shen Mo. No matter what Jiang Yu says to him, he just replies with his phone, like he's mute.

The chat page between the two was mostly filled with emojis; I have no idea where he got so many emojis from.

Jiang Yu didn't mind or get angry; he ignored her, and she ignored him too.

He didn't talk to her, and she didn't talk to him either.

He sent an emoji, and she sent an emoji in return.

She didn't know if this counted as a cold war, but if it did, it was a rather harmonious one.

That noon, Jiang Yu received a message from Shen Chengyan. She thought he had sent her some strange emoji again, but when she opened it, it was a news link.

#Jiajia Group President Song XX has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement, illegal fundraising, and betraying the group's core interests, etc.#

The news was very long, and it took Jiang Yu quite a while to read it. Then he sent Shen Chengyan a row of emojis.

Fireworks, firecrackers, celebration

[Celebration] [Fireworks] [Firecrackers]

Shen Chengyan couldn't help but laugh when he saw the message.

When he got home that evening, he finally spoke: "Shall we go out for dinner tonight to celebrate?"

Jiang Yu sent him an emoji via her phone.

Shen Chengyan: "..."

Shen Chengyan: "What do you want to eat?"

Jiang Yu replied with another emoji: "Whatever."

Shen Chengyan was silent for two seconds: "Western food or Chinese food?"

Jiang Yu still used the meme: "Whatever."

Shen Chengyan couldn't hold back any longer. He snatched her phone, took her hand, and led her away: "Let's go eat hot pot."

The two of them had just reached the door to change their shoes when the sound of footsteps rang out. Shen Mo rushed up to them like a cannonball, asking aggressively, "Aren't you going to celebrate with me?!"

Jiang Yu said awkwardly, "I almost forgot about you."

Shen Mo plopped down next to her mother, puffing out her cheeks, and said with her legs crossed, "I don't care, I want to eat hot pot with you all!"

Shen Chengyan frowned: "You haven't finished your homework yet. Stay home and do your homework obediently. Your mother and I will bring you some food."

Shen Mo refused: "I'm going to be a persistent nuisance today, and nobody's going to leave me behind."

Jiang Yu: "..."

You silly boy, are you confusing psoriasis with a stubborn itch?

Shen Mo was especially excited: "Dad, hurry up and put my shoes on!"

Having no other choice, Shen Chengyan knelt down to change Jiang Yu's shoes first, then changed Shen Mo's shoes, saying, "Go outside with Mom and wait for me."

Shen Mo ran out like a playful puppy.

Jiang Yu suddenly said, "Has he lost a little weight? He's also much more lively and agile when he runs, unlike when he was chubby."

Shen Chengyan: "You're cute now, and you were cute before too."

Jiang Yu knew he had a soft spot for his son, so she didn't argue with him about it and just grabbed her bag and left.

He went out to eat happily, but halfway through the meal, Shen Chengyan received a phone call, and his expression immediately changed.

After hanging up the phone, he told Jiang Yu, "My mother is in the hospital."

Jiang Yu was taken aback. "What's going on?"

Shen Mo was also very anxious, "What's wrong with Grandma?"

Shen Chengyan shook his head. "It was Dad calling. He told me to go over first."

He knew that Jiang Yu disliked Tang Yun, and Shen Changyuan had also told him on the phone to come alone and not to bring Jiang Yu.

Shen Chengyan thought for a moment and said, "You take Momo back, I'll go to the hospital alone."

Jiang Yu nodded.

Shen Chengyan left in a hurry.

After Jiang Yu paid the bill, she took Shen Mo away to hail a taxi.

On the way, Shen Mo asked her, "Mom, why don't we go to the hospital to see Grandma together?"

Jiang Yu patted his head: "It's too late today, you should go to sleep. You can go see Grandma when she's more stable."

She knew the reason Shen Chengyan didn't let her go to the hospital was because Tang Yun didn't like her and probably didn't want to see her at this time. Going to the hospital would be of no benefit to Tang Yun.

After returning home, Jiang Yu coaxed Shen Mo to sleep and sent a message to Shen Chengyan, asking him what happened.

Shen Chengyan didn't reply until she was almost asleep, then he sent a message: "It's okay, you and Shen Mo should get some rest. I'm not going back today."

Jiang Yu knew he was lying to her. How could he be alright? If it wasn't serious, he would have come back by now. Since he stayed overnight at the hospital, his condition must not be optimistic.

Shen Chengyan didn't return until almost nightfall the following day. In just one night, he looked much more haggard.

"Your mother..." Jiang Yu asked hesitantly, "How is she?"

Shen Chengyan shook his head. "It's not good. He hasn't woken up since yesterday."

Jiang Yu moved closer to him, hugged him, and awkwardly comforted him, "It's okay, she'll be alright."

Shen Chengyan didn't say anything, he just hugged her tighter.

The next day, after school, Shen Mo insisted on going to see Tang Yun. Jiang Yu had no choice but to message Shen Chengyan and ask him to send her the address so she could take Shen Mo there.

It took Shen Chengyan a long time to reply. When Jiang Yu brought Shen Mo to the hospital, Shen Chengyan was downstairs smoking and waiting for them.

Shen Zhaolin was also there.

Upon seeing the two of them, Shen Zhaolin greeted them and waved to Shen Mo, saying, "Come on, your uncle will take you to see Grandma."

Shen Zhaolin led Shen Mo away.

Shen Chengyan asked Jiang Yu if she had eaten dinner. Jiang Yu shook her head. He took her hand and led her to buy some food nearby.

Jiang Yu followed behind him without saying a word.

The early winter wind was already blowing coldly through the streets. The two found a convenience store and bought some oden. Holding the warm cup, Jiang Yu couldn't help but ask, "Your mother doesn't want to see me, right?"

So he waited downstairs, only letting Shen Zhaolin take Shen Mo away.

Shen Chengyan hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Jiang Yu added, "I can understand. It's normal that she doesn't like me and doesn't want to see me."

After a long pause, Shen Chengyan finally said, "No, don't overthink it."

Jiang Yu was also open-minded: "Forget it, don't force her. She's not in good health to begin with. What if I go to see her again and upset her again?"

Shen Chengyan forced a smile.

After finishing their meal and returning home, Shen Zhaolin had already brought Shen Mo downstairs. Shen Mo looked listless and seemed to be in a bad mood. Shen Chengyan had to stay at the hospital tonight, so he asked Shen Zhaolin to take Jiang Yu home.

On the way back, Jiang Yu asked Shen Zhaolin, who was driving, "Did the doctor say when I can be discharged?"

After a few seconds of silence, Shen Zhaolin said, "This time it's quite serious; the doctor has issued a critical condition notice."

Jiang Yu was stunned.

It had only been half a year since Shen Chengyan said that his mother might not live much longer, so Jiang Yu was mentally prepared for Tang Yun's illness this time. But even with the preparation, he did not expect it to be this serious.

"Wasn't she fine just a few days ago? She even said she wanted us to send Shen Mo over to stay for a couple of days this weekend. How did she suddenly fall ill?" Jiang Yu asked after she came to her senses.

Shen Zhaolin glanced at her in the rearview mirror, looking somewhat surprised. "You didn't know?"

"Know what?"

Shen Zhaolin moved his lips slightly, "My older brother didn't tell you, and I don't dare to tell you either."

Jiang Yu frowned. "Speak quickly."

Shen Zhaolin shook his head repeatedly.

Jiang Yu: "If you won't tell me, then I'll call Shen Chengyan and ask him directly what you mean by what you said."

Shen Zhaolin: "..."

Jiang Yu: "Hurry up."

Shen Zhaolin hesitated before saying, "I heard that he received a phone call and suddenly fell ill..."

"Whose call was that?"

Shen Zhaolin cleared his throat: "It sounds like your mother."