mtlumby2d Chapter 283 Bai Jin's Heartache
Chapter 283 Bai Jin's Heartache
Bai Jin served diligently as the county magistrate of Qingshan County for three years. During this period, he won the praise and love of local people with his integrity and outstanding governance skills, and also accumulated many political achievements.
In the following two years, he quickly climbed to the high position of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
This promotion was due, on the one hand, to the fact that the former Minister of Revenue was already old, and the court was in urgent need of a young, strong and experienced official to take over this important position;
On the other hand, he also benefited from Shen Li's influence. Shen Li's many contributions to Beichen Kingdom had made those close to her receive the emperor's attention.
Bai Jin's outstanding talents and extraordinary demeanor undoubtedly made him a rare talent in the eyes of Emperor Xuan Ye. Therefore, the emperor made an exception and promoted him, entrusting him with important tasks, hoping that he would continue to shine in his new position and contribute to the prosperity and development of the country.
In the past two years, despite being busy with official duties, he has never forgotten Shen Li.
Whenever he had some free time from his duties, he would bring his wife and children, Shen Shaoxue and the three-year-old Bai Tian, to visit Shen Li.
Every visit is filled with concern and expectation, as if as long as I see Shen Li's quiet face, my heart will find a little comfort.
On this day, they came to the Fuxi County Lady's Mansion as usual.
Shen Shaoxue familiarly took his son to play with his sister-in-law Zhang and the adorable twins. Laughter and joy instantly filled the courtyard, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this slightly solemn mansion.
Bai Jin walked slowly into Shen Li's room with a serious expression.
Inside the room, the two maids, Chuchun and Chuqiu, were quietly standing by. Seeing Bai Jin come in, they all bowed to him, their manners showing respect and dignity.
Bai Jin waved his hand gently and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Go out, I have something to say to the county lady alone..." The two maids bowed slightly and left the room quietly, leaving Bai Jin and Shen Li facing each other quietly.
Bai Jin's gaze slowly fell on Shen Li's face. Her little face was as white as jade, with a faint blush, just like peach blossoms blooming in spring, full of vitality.
His eyes revealed an indescribable complex emotion, including longing, cherishing, and a hint of disbelief.
He slowly raised his hand and gently touched Shen Li's face. It was warm to the touch, and the real touch made ripples in his heart.
His lips trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but murmured softly: "Li'er, it's really hard to believe that you are unconscious. Look, your face is so rosy, it's as if you are just asleep."
His voice was soft and warm, as if he was talking to a sleeping child, afraid of disturbing her sweet dreams.
After a pause, he continued, "You're kidding us, right, Ari? You must be tired and want to have a good rest, so you slept for so long, right?"
At this point, his voice gradually choked and tears began to well up in his eyes.
He tightly grasped Shen Li's hands. Those hands were soft and cold, causing his heart to ache. "I still remember you used to playfully call me Brother Bai. If you don't wake up soon, I'll tell your father to deduct your pocket money and give it to me..."
He tried to use such light-hearted and humorous words to cover up his inner grief and anxiety, but tears slid down his cheeks uncontrollably, dripping onto Shen Li's hands and wetting a small piece of the bed sheet.
At this time, Bai Jin was crying so hard that he could no longer say a word. He just stared at Shen Li's face silently and motionlessly, his eyes filled with endless expectation.
In his heart, there is always an obsession, that is, Shen Li will definitely wake up.
He seemed to see that in the next moment, Shen Li would gently open those cunning eyes like a cat, and then loudly call him "Brother Bai!"
That familiar and kind voice will dispel the haze that has shrouded everyone's heads for many years, and let everything return to the beautiful past...
In the silence and sadness that filled the room, Shen Shaodong walked slowly into Shen Li's room with heavy steps.
As soon as I stepped into the house, I saw the figure crying inconsolably - Bai Jin.
Shen Shaodong's heart suddenly tightened, and a deep helplessness and pity appeared on his face. He sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to carry all the fatigue and worries of the past few years, echoing in the silent room.
"You are so sad every time you come here. You must take care of your body." Shen Shaodong's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of blame, but more of concern.
He paused slightly, a trace of imperceptible worry flashed in his eyes, and then he said: "Even if you don't care about yourself, you should think more about Shaoxue and Tianer. When I entrusted Shaoxue to you, you vowed to me that you would take good care of her for the rest of her life. Now that you are like this, if they see you like this, how distressed they must be..." Shen Shaodong's words are full of a brother's deep concern for his family, as well as some worry about Bai Jin.
Bai Jin heard Shen Shaodong's voice and slowly turned around. His eyes were bloodshot, like burning flames, reflecting the pain and unwillingness deep in his heart.
His body trembled slightly, and he slowly stood up and saluted Shen Shaodong with his fists clasped together. The action was somewhat weak and dejected.
"Brother, I really can't control myself." Bai Jin's voice was nasal, and he choked with sobs. "I just feel sad. When I think of that clever and lively girl who used to be full of clever ideas, and now she's lying there without any movement, my heart feels like it's being pierced by thousands of needles. It hurts so much..."
Having said this, Bai Jin could no longer suppress the surging emotions in his heart, and could not help but let out a loud cry.
The crying was heart-wrenching, as if it wanted to vent out all the pain and longing that had been suppressed in the heart for the past few years, which was very moving.
Seeing this, Shen Shaodong felt a pang of sadness in his heart. He quickly walked forward and hugged Bai Jin tightly, as if he were hugging his own brother.
He gently patted Bai Jin's back, trying to give him some comfort and strength.
"We have to believe that Li'er will wake up, right?" Although Shen Shaodong's voice was tearful, it was full of determination and persistence.
"She might just be too tired and fell asleep. Maybe one day, before we can react, she will suddenly open her eyes and tell us with a smile that she had a very long dream..."
As he spoke, Shen Shaodong's tears flowed uncontrollably, falling drop by drop on Bai Jin's shoulders and soaking his clothes.
In this small room, the tears of the two men intertwined, and their sorrow and hope blended with each other.
They were all silently looking forward to the miracle happening, hoping that Shen Li would come back to them again, so that this family that was once full of laughter and joy could regain its former vitality and vigor.