One day …
Five days …
Seven days …
It was another Saturday.
Today was a sunny day, and the sun was shining brightly.
The lighting in Dong Xuebing's hostel was good, and he lay on his bed under the sun. He woke up at 11 am and was exhausted.
Too tired.
He had almost died from exhaustion.
He had almost died from exhaustion this week.
Finally, it's time to rest for two days. Dong Xuebing stretched his back and went to the bathroom to wash up. Jiang Fangfang had applied for leave, and from last week onwards, Dong Xuebing will be in charge of all the County Government's matters. If it's something important, it's fine. But these are all small matters, and Dong Xuebing doesn't dare to make any decisions directly. He needs to deliberate for a long time before he makes any decisions. Mayor Jiang had given him this responsibility, and Dong Xuebing will not be fooling her. Also, Dong Xuebing has to do everything carefully. Not only Mayor Jiang had given him a lot of work, but he also has to handle the dormitory project and his own work. This is equivalent to him taking on two people's work. Sigh … Let's not talk about this anymore. Luckily, Mayor Jiang's family did not hold a funeral, and after the cremation, they went to Jin City for a ferry burial. If not, Dong Xuebing will not be able to rest.
Sigh … I wonder how Sister Jiang is doing.
The seventh day of her death is almost over, and there is still no news from her?
While worrying about Jiang Fangfang's condition, he made himself something to eat for lunch. Suddenly, his phone rang.
It's Jiang Fangfang!
"Hello, Xuebing? It's me." Jiang Fangfang replied calmly.
Dong Xuebing heard Jiang Fangfang calling him Xuebing, and he changed the way he addressed Mayor Jiang. "Sister Jiang, where are you?"
"I am with my mother."
"How is your mother?"
"You're still the same, always muddle-headed." Jiang Fangfang paused for a while and continued. "Oh, I had not told you before. My mother has Alzheimer's for many years."
"What about you? Are you alright? "
"I am fine, and my mother had recovered. No one can stop her from getting old and dying. What can I do if I don't get over it? Right? "
Dong Xuebing was relieved.
Jiang Fangfang was still the same old Jiang Fangfang, too strong.
"I will be going to work on Monday in two days. I had informed the County Government, and I heard from Xiao Na that you are very busy these few days. Thank you, Mayor Dong."
"It's not hard at all. I just keep thinking about you and wanted to call you, but I don't know what to say. I'm not good with words and I don't know how to comfort people." Dong Xuebing was telling the truth. These few days, Dong Xuebing had searched for Jiang Fangfang's contact number, but he did not manage to call her.
"Thank you. I'm fine now."
"Well, are you going back to the quarters today?"
"Let's talk about it on Sunday or Monday. I have to spend more time with my mother."
"Alright, I'm relieved to hear your voice. Are you busy?"
After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Fangfang did not hang up the phone. Instead, she tried to strike up a conversation. "Have you had lunch?"
"I just ate and made some noodles for myself."
"Oh, what noodles?"
"I wanted to eat stewed noodles, but it's too troublesome. I have to soak shiitake mushrooms or something. I'm too lazy to do that, so I made zhajiang noodles instead. It's more convenient."
"Zhajiang noodles. You all love it in Beijing, right?"
"That's right. Zhajiangmian smells good and saves time. Sigh … Actually, the old Beijing Zhajiangmian does not save time and effort. There are too many details, and there are many types of dishes. I am eating alone and don't care too much about it. I just need to make a simple dish." Dong Xuebing said. Eh? Why is Sister Jiang talking to me about this? Family gossip? Dong Xuebing had never heard her gossiping over the phone before.
Jiang Fangfang paused for a while. "Where are you going in the afternoon?"
"In the afternoon? I am staying at home and not going to work. I had settled my work there. " Dong Xuebing blinked. He could tell that Sister Jiang was talking about him in a roundabout way. She must have something to ask him. "Sister Jiang, is there anything?"
Jiang Fangfang replied calmly. "Nothing."
Dong Xuebing was speechless. That means there is something. "What is it? Why are you so polite with me? "
Jiang Fangfang replied. "Actually, I don't want to trouble you, but …"
Dong Xuebing replied straightforwardly. "Just tell me. I will do my best to help you."
Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "I had mentioned earlier that my mother had been behaving like a child. She often throws tantrums at me and my father. She also … forgets things frequently."
Dong Xuebing sighed. "This is troublesome. Have you gone to the hospital?"
"Yes. We had been treated for years, but there is no effect."
"I know some people in Beijing's hospitals. Can I help you contact them?" Dong Xuebing thought Jiang Fangfang wants him to arrange a good hospital for her mother.
But this is not the case.
"I had brought her to Beijing's hospitals before, and her symptoms are the same." Dong Xuebing paused for a while. In my mother's opinion, my husband has never passed away. My father and I have told her more than once, but my mother refused to believe us. In the end, she even went on a hunger strike and threw a tantrum. Once, she almost jumped off a building. I was so scared that my father and I didn't dare to mention it again. We listened to everything she said and always treated my husband as if he was still alive. That's why I've been living alone for the past few years. I didn't live with my parents because I was afraid that my mother would ask why my husband didn't come over. "
Dong Xuebing paused for a second.
Her illness has worsened. She has asked about my husband more than once in the past two days. She asked him why he didn't even come to see his father-in-law. She was very angry. Now, she has a temper again. She hasn't eaten since last night. She insists that she wants to see my husband. If he doesn't come, she won't eat. " Jiang Fangfang said, "You also know that I'm not a person who likes to beg others, but this time, there's no other way. My mom's body isn't good to begin with. She hasn't eaten for a day, so how can she take it? Even when I give her the nutrition fluids, she will not cooperate. Her hands are all over the place, and I can't do it alone. "
Dong Xuebing wiped his sweat. "What do you mean?"
"My mother's memory is still the same as before, and you look exactly like my husband. That's why I want you to come over and help me fool my mother."
"Will … will this work?"
"This is the only way."
"Ah … What if we get exposed …"
"No. My mother is still muddle-headed."
"Err … alright. I will try."
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