Chapter 67 Gentle Mother Lin
When Lin Yuxi walked into the house, a familiar smell of food hit her face. She moved her nose slightly and a smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of her mouth.
My mother was busy in the kitchen, her figure looked a little hunched, but her determination and persistence in serving her family were like the light embedded in her back, warm and tenacious.
"Mom, I'm back." Lin Yuxi said softly, put down the bag in her hand, and went to the kitchen to help.
Mother Lin turned around and smiled, then asked with concern: "Xixi, you're back. Are you tired? Come sit down and have a rest. The meal will be ready soon."
Lin Yuxi shook her head and insisted on helping. She admired this woman very much. Although she didn't have any great skills, she still tried her best to provide better conditions for the children.
No matter how difficult the conditions were, they always treated them with kindness and never took out their frustrations in life on their children.
In the kitchen, the busy figures of mother and daughter are intertwined, accompanied by the sound of stir-frying with the spatula and the occasional sound of water, forming a warm picture.
Lin Yuxi skillfully flipped the dishes while chatting with her mother: "Mom, is the store busy today? I saw you brought back a lot of leftovers."
Mother Lin smiled and replied, "Fortunately, there aren't too many customers today. These leftovers are what the customers left after eating a few bites, and the boss didn't want them. It would be a pity to throw them away, so I brought them back. There are still a few pieces of your favorite braised pork, so eat more later."
Lin Yuxi felt warm at heart when she heard that. Lin's mother's current job is to help out in a small restaurant. The work is hard and the working hours are long. Sometimes when she encounters some guests who don't leave, she can only accompany them. By the time she has put the dishes away neatly, it is already late at night without her realizing it!
After a few hours of sleep, I have to drag my tired body to start a new day of work. I can't take a few days off in a year. The salary is also average.
But this is already the best job Lin's mother could find, not to mention that she can also bring in some leftovers to improve the food every now and then.
So overall, Lin's mother is still satisfied with this job.
I don't know how much money I saved on this dish.
"Mom, don't be too tired and take care of yourself!" Lin Yuxi noticed that there were a few more wrinkles at the corners of Lin's mother's eyes. She looked old and couldn't help but shed tears for Lin's mother.
After hearing this, Mother Lin turned around and looked at her daughter, her eyes full of love and relief: "I know, Xixi. As long as you are well, I will be satisfied."
After that, she continued to work, and Lin Yuxi also followed silently to help. The mother and daughter chatted from time to time, and the kitchen was filled with laughter.
After a while, the meal was finally ready.
Lin Wanwan also walked in from outside at the right time, "Mom, Sister Yuxi, I'm back." Lin Wanwan said as she walked towards the kitchen, "Mom, what did you do? It smells so good! Let me help!"
Mother Lin was very happy to see Lin Wanwan coming back, and said, "Little greedy cat, it's ready, let's set the table!"
Seeing Lin Wanwan walking back without picking up any chopsticks, Lin Yuxi frowned and said, "Wanwan, set the table!"
Lin Wanwan turned around and looked at Lin Yuxi in surprise, and explained, "Sister Yuxi, I just came back from outside, my face is covered with dust, and I don't know how many bacteria are on my hands. For the health of our family, of course I have to wash them first!"
"Okay, stop blaming her. She's being so picky! Let me do the serving!" Mother Lin waved her hand nonchalantly and happily took out the dishes and chopsticks.
Lin Yuxi glanced at Lin Wanwan and said nothing. Lin's mother's filter was too heavy, and she thought everything was good. If she wanted Lin's mother to break this concept and recognize Lin Wanwan's true face, she had to use strong medicine. It seems that the peony powder in the space cannot be used for the time being!
Mother Lin brought the dishes to the table one by one, and Lin Yuxi also helped to serve the rice.
"Wow, there's braised pork? Thanks, Mom, I like it very much!" Lin Wanwan changed her clothes and came out refreshed. She was surprised to see the food on the table.
"Well, eat more if you like it!" Mother Lin smiled kindly and took the bowl of rice handed over by her daughter.
Lin Yuxi also picked up a piece of braised pork, put it in her mouth, and savored it carefully. Not to mention, it tastes pretty good! Sure enough, those who dare to be chefs are all very good! Although it doesn't taste as fresh and delicious as in the restaurant, it is also very sweet and delicious.
Lin Wanwan kept praising this and that for being delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Mother Lin looked at her two daughters eating with gusto, with a satisfied smile on her face.
Seeing that Lin's mother had finished eating, Lin Yuxi also put down her chopsticks, looked at Lin's mother seriously, and said solemnly, "Mom, I want to tell you something."
Mother Lin was slightly startled, put down her hand that was about to clean up the bowl, looked at Lin Yuxi with concern and said, "What's wrong, Xixi? Is there something wrong?"
Lin Yuxi chuckled, easing her mother's mood for a while, and then she said softly, "Mom, have you been feeling unwell recently? I see that you don't look very well, I want to take you to the hospital for a physical examination."
When Lin's mother heard this, she frowned immediately and waved her hands, saying, "Oh, I'm not that delicate. I just feel a little dizzy occasionally. It will be fine after a while. You don't need to go to the hospital and waste money."
Lin Yuxi knew her mother's stubbornness, and she had expected her mother to say this. However, she also had the corresponding words, and she explained slowly,
"Mom, actually it's like this. Didn't our company hold a lottery recently? I won a free medical checkup at the hospital. It would be a waste if I don't use it, and the opportunity is rare, so just treat it as a day trip to the hospital!"
"You kid!" Lin's mother didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Who would go to the hospital for a tour?
Lin Wanwan was listening on the side and simply echoed, "Mom, since it's free, just go. After all, it's my sister Yuxi's gift, don't blame me for the pity!"
Mother Lin looked at her daughter's expectant expression, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. In the end, she couldn't resist them and nodded, "Okay, I'll go to the hospital with you."
Lin Yuxi nodded with satisfaction. She would make good arrangements and find the best hospital so that it would be convenient for her to receive treatment after later examinations.
A few days later, Lin Yuxi arranged everything and brought Lin's mother to the hospital. The hospital was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and people were coming and going in the corridor, with different emotions on everyone's face. Lin's mother, supported by Lin Yuxi, sat on the chair in the examination room, feeling anxious.
She followed the doctor in the white coat closely. After a series of detailed examinations, she gradually realized that something was wrong. Her body might be...
Looking at the doctor's solemn expression, her heart tightened and she couldn't help asking, "Doctor, what's wrong with me? Is there something wrong with my body?" Her voice trembled a little. She couldn't imagine what would happen to this family if something happened to her?
The doctor slowly took off his mask, looked at Lin Yuxi and her daughter, and said in a deep voice: "After examination, we found that Ms. Lin Shuya has acute leukemia. This is a more serious blood disease and needs to be treated as soon as possible."
When Lin's mother heard the news, she was struck by lightning. Her mind went blank and she could hardly think. The word "leukemia" was like a heavy yoke in her heart, pressing her so hard that she couldn't breathe.
The doctor continued, "Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and your condition has not yet reached the point where it cannot be reversed. However, treatment will be somewhat difficult, and you will need a bone marrow transplant, and you will also need a series of drug treatments and rehabilitation training after the operation."
Lin Yuxi grabbed Lin's mother's hand and tried to give her some strength. She heard Lin's mother tremblingly ask, "How much does it cost?"
The doctor sighed and said, "The cost of the surgery plus various medicines and follow-up treatments may cost more than a million. This does not include possible complications and other unexpected situations."