After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

"Yao Mingyue had a tough life, her body is also weak. In the past, in winter, even by the stove, her hands and feet couldn't get warm."

Father Xu said, glancing towards the kitchen: "Now that Musen and Nuannuan's matter is settled, let's go and see the two of them later."

"Good idea."

Dinnertime arrived; today's meal was quite sumptuous, cooked together by Xu Musen and An Nuannuan.

The last dish was served, Xu Musen pulled An Nuannuan to the dining table, looking at the array of dishes, clapped his hands with a smile, waiting for praise.

"Today is Nuannuan's first time cooking, mom, dad, do you think this daughter-in-law is qualified?"

"You cheeky boy, you're spouting nonsense again!"

Mother Xu couldn't help but laugh, she pulled An Nuannuan down to sit: "Nuannuan worked hard today, the dishes are great. Honestly, I think Nuannuan has more talent than my son!"

"Actually, it was Musen who taught me step by step, I just... handled the plating and serving…"

An Nuannuan blushed, feeling shy from the praise.

"That also means Nuannuan did well directing. Haha, come, let's eat!"

Mother Xu happily filled Nuannuan's plate, chatting on: "Nuannuan, although you are engaged, in my eyes you're already my daughter. Musen can be stubborn and talk nonsense sometimes, you two should live well. If you have any problems, come to mom, I'll back you up! If I can't come back in time, scold him if he deserves it, hit him if needed, he's rough and thick-skinned, don't hold back!"

Father Xu nodded in agreement: "Yes, boys can be careless sometimes, Nuannuan, remind him more often, feel free to deal with him. If you break him, we can always fix him!"

"Pfft..."

Father Xu's rare joke made Mother Xu and An Nuannuan burst into laughter.

"Alright, you two are something."

Xu Musen couldn't help but retort, looking at the laughing An Nuannuan: "But my Nuannuan is so gentle, she wouldn't hit me, right?"

An Nuannuan glanced at him, her clear eyes twinkled, then she picked up a shrimp, chewed it, and turned her head slightly arrogantly: "Hmph~"

"..."

Xu Musen couldn't help but sigh, wondering if his gentle wife would turn fierce over time.

...

After dinner.

Mother Xu naturally wouldn't let An Nuannuan do the dishes, she told Nuannuan to rest and pulled Xu Musen to the kitchen to help.

In the kitchen, they saw two packed meals in a thermal container.

Curiously, she asked: "Hey, who are these two breakfasts for?"

Xu Musen took a look, put the washed plate aside, and slowly said: "Mom, I actually want to take you and dad somewhere in a bit."

"To visit Nuannuan's home again?"

"No, to the hospital."

Mother Xu paused her dishwashing: "Hospital?"

"Ming Yue wasn't feeling well, she was admitted last night."

Xu Musen spoke calmly, but Mother Xu almost dropped the plate.

"Admitted? What's going on, is Ming Yue very sick?" asked Mother Xu anxiously. Missing such an important event yesterday and being hospitalized must mean a serious illness.

Xu Musen gently reassured, watching his mother's worried face, he didn't downplay it: "Yes, very serious."

Mother Xu turned pale; she had long seen Yao Mingyue as her own daughter.

She could hardly stand straight: "What... what's going on, what illness, which hospital?!"

"Mom, don't worry, Ming Yue is at least stable now."

Xu Musen steadied his mom's shoulders, worrying she might not handle the truth well, so he prepped her.

"As for Ming Yue's condition, I think she should tell you herself."

Xu Musen chose not to relay everything directly as it was Yao Mingyue's story to tell.

Mother Xu was somewhat disoriented but was more anxious to see Ming Yue.

Xu Musen grabbed the prepared meal boxes, An Nuannuan, already dressed, handed Musen his coat.

The two nodded in understanding.

An Nuannuan walked over, gently holding the still distraught Mother Xu's arm: "Mom, let's go together."

Her gentle tone finally dispersed the lingering worry.

Mother Xu nodded, Father Xu, realizing something was up, stood up and joined them out the door.

...

Huhai Jiaoda First Affiliated Hospital.

In the ward.

Yao Mingyue, wearing a patient gown, quietly lay on the bed, staring out the window. After deciding to stay for treatment, she was hospitalized to prepare for surgery.

Her body had already become extremely weak, ready to faint at any moment. It was better to stay in the hospital than cause more trouble.

Liu Rushuang walked in with nutrient porridge, looking at her daughter's increasingly gaunt cheeks, she walked over, distressed: "Ming Yue, eat something. You're so skinny now, you won't hold up if you don't eat."

"Mom, I don't have an appetite, you eat first. You've lost a lot of weight yourself recently."

Yao Mingyue showed a smile, but her pale face made it more heart-wrenching.

Liu Rushuang sat on the bedside, gently smoothing her daughter's disheveled hair: "Are they coming soon?"

"Yes, along with uncle and aunt... I have to explain to them."