Although she felt that her daughter was wasting money, Zhang Yan couldn't help but feel happy because it meant that her daughter's life was going well.
Li Man accompanied Huo Jian Sheng to the airport and returned. Zhang Yan couldn't help but say to her, "Manman, don't buy such expensive things in the future. Mom knows you're filial, but these things are really too expensive."
Li Man thought that a little over 8,000 yuan was okay, not too expensive, and said, "Mom, it's fine. Just take them."
Indeed, since the items were already bought, could Li Man return them?
Although Zhang Yan was distressed, she didn't say anything further.
Li Man didn't know what Huo Jian Sheng had bought, so she opened the box to take a look.
She had never bought bird's nest or ginseng, so she didn't know the price range of these items.
She felt that it was worth it to spend a little over 8,000 yuan on these things.
She also thought that Huo Jian Sheng was good at choosing gifts, as even her father could consume these supplements.
"Mom, take these things home later, and tomorrow buy a turtle and stew it with ginseng for Dad to drink."
"Let me go back tonight. I'll stay with Dad at the hospital. You've come back and haven't rested properly until now. Don't tire yourself out," Zhang Yan said with concern.
"It's okay. I can rest at the hospital too."
"Listen to Mom's words. Go home and rest tonight, and we'll take turns in the future," Zhang Yan advised.
Upon hearing her mother's words, Li Man reluctantly agreed, "Alright then, I'll wake up early tomorrow and go to the market to buy a turtle and ginseng to stew for Dad."
"Good!"
Li Man opened another bag, and inside were three scarves.
Three different color schemes, obviously bought for three people.
Li Man's calm heart suddenly stirred up a strange emotion, but she quickly suppressed it.
They were just friends.
At least Huo Jian Sheng had never told her that he liked her or anything like that.
Li Man picked up a dark gray scarf and placed it next to her father's pillow. "Dad, this is the scarf I bought for you. When you're discharged from the hospital, I'll help you put it on."
"Okay!"
Li Liang responded, a trace of imperceptible sadness flickering in his eyes. He didn't know how much longer he could hold on.
"Mom, this scarf is for you. Come, let me help you put it on," Li Man said, picking up a plaid scarf.
"Okay!"
Zhang Yan couldn't hide her smile and happiness.
"It looks really nice. Is it warm?" Li Man asked, clapping her hands after helping Zhang Yan put on the scarf.
"Warm, definitely warm. Daughter's purchase is definitely warm. This is the Warmth brand scarf!"
"Haha!"
The mother and daughter laughed at each other.
The remaining scarf was brown, a color that goes well with clothes.
It had to be said that Huo Jian Sheng put in a lot of thought.
Li Man thought the scarf was quite nice and considered buying one for Huo Jian Sheng next time.
After all, he had bought so many things for her. Shouldn't she show some appreciation?
Whether it's family love, romantic love, or friendship, it's all about mutual give and take to make it last.
...
When Li Man returned home, she realized that her room was exactly the same as when she left it eleven years ago.
There was a novel on the desk that she hadn't finished reading.
It was untouched, as if she had never left.
She opened the wardrobe, and the clothes inside were neatly arranged, carrying a hint of the fragrance from the laundry detergent, without a trace of dampness.
Li Man's eyes welled up with tears, she blinked, but couldn't hold them back as they rolled down her cheeks.
