The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 281: Shu Lan Runs Away

"What should we do then? Should we go to the hospital to see a doctor?" Jiang Huilan felt a mixture of emotions, with some guilt in her heart, wondering if it was her own disobedience that made her mother sick.

"We can indeed consult a doctor. Don’t be too nervous. In the early stages, this kind of illness doesn’t have many symptoms, and even if you go to the hospital, it may not be detected. Your mother might be one of those people. Physically, there’s not much change; it’s mainly psychological, not healthy."

Actually, Wang Miaomiao couldn’t be sure if Bai Li’s worsening temper was due to menopause, but she was certain that there was a psychological issue.

With the current level of medical expertise, most hospitals don’t have specialized departments for psychological illnesses. Even if they do, if you tell Bai Li she’s sick and needs to see a neurologist, she won’t listen to you, she’ll just feel you’re targeting and insulting her.

"Then... what should we do?" Jiang Huilan fidgeted with her fingers, feeling a bit helpless.

"Don’t worry, nothing major, just a bad temper, prone to irritability, overthinking, but it doesn’t significantly affect her health..." Wang Miaomiao noticed Jiang Huilan was a bit frightened and hurried to comfort her.

"People like this generally lack love and security; they need the care and comfort of their family."

Wang Miaomiao remembered that Bai Li wasn’t like this two years ago; her current stubborn and irritable nature must have a reason. Her nature certainly isn’t bad.

As for Jiang Peng’s family matters, Wang Miaomiao couldn’t say much. It was up to Jiang Huilan, the daughter, to mediate, "How about we go to the bookstore in the afternoon and search for some psychology books? Getting your mom to admit she has psychological issues is impossible, let alone making her go to the hospital. Forcing her will just be counterproductive. Your mom’s situation isn’t serious yet, read more about psychology, communicate with her more often, show her more care, and let’s see how it goes..."

Wang Miaomiao didn’t have any better solution either, and she couldn’t act as a confidante. Last time, when Bai Li came over, she already felt like a trash can, which was her limit.

Jiang Huilan was deeply burdened, thinking of poor Shu Lan, her brows furrowed with worry, "So what about my sister during this time? With my mother’s current state, who knows what Shu Lan might suffer under her eyes... Most importantly, my mother resists me now; she gets angry at the sight of me."

Wang Miaomiao took a big gulp of porridge, the hot, fragrant sweet rice porridge felt really comforting in her stomach, "Why not have a good talk with your dad about your mom’s situation, have him show more care for her? As husband and wife, it should be easier for them to talk..."

Wang Miaomiao suggested, and Jiang Huilan pondered for a moment before nodding thoughtfully, "Then I’ll find some time to chat with my dad..."

Jiang Huilan didn’t wait for Wang Miaomiao, she was already anxious and rushed with Huang Tianyu to the Army General Hospital to find the relevant doctor. After a conversation, it was almost the same as what Wang Miaomiao said, though more professional and detailed.

After listening to the doctor’s advice, Jiang Huilan suddenly felt the task was daunting; psychological issues aren’t something that can be resolved in a day or two. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

After leaving the hospital, they went to a bookstore, picked up about ten related books, intending to read them overnight at home.

At noon, Huang Tianyu couldn’t have lunch with Jiang Huilan. He wore a bitter face as he dropped her off home, watching her leave the car without hesitation, he quickly tried to schedule the next meeting, "Huilan, I’ll come to pick you up after work tomorrow for dinner, and I happen to have two opera house tickets..."

"No need, I’ll start having dinner at home from tomorrow, let’s plan another time, bye..." With that, Jiang Huilan closed the car door and walked away without looking back.

Huang Tianyu dejectedly patted the steering wheel, wondering when the next time would be, she didn’t clarify before leaving...

No lunch today, she said she needed to be home with her mom and sister, sigh... his road to woo her, feeling like it might be endless...

Jiang Huilan carried a bundle of books and a bag containing gifts for Shu Lan.

The books were heavy, and she was out of breath by the time she climbed upstairs before regaining her composure.

Standing at the door, Jiang Huilan controlled her smile before entering, and called out loudly, "I’m back..."

Bai Li heard the voice and happened to come out with a dish. Seeing her, she said unkindly, "Where did you go so early? You still know to come back."

"I went to the bookstore to buy some books." Jiang Huilan lifted the books in her hand.

Seeing the books, Bai Li said nothing more to her, "Go call Shu Lan, it’s time to eat."

"Okay." Watching her mom enter the kitchen, Jiang Huilan stuck out her tongue in relief that she didn’t check the books too closely.

She first placed the bundle of books in her room, then knocked on her sister’s door, "Shu Lan, time to eat."

After knocking three times with no response, Jiang Huilan knocked a few more times and called out, but still no answer. She started feeling anxious and, ignoring privacy, she lightly pressed the door, which opened since it wasn’t locked from the inside.

Inside, it was clear at a glance; there was no one there.

"Mom, Shu Lan isn’t in her room." Jiang Huilan checked the bathroom and balcony, everywhere, but she wasn’t there.

Bai Li came out at Jiang Huilan’s words, frowning, "What? If she’s not home, where could she have gone? I just told her to do some papers in her room..."

As she spoke, she went to Jiang Shulan’s room herself, searching every corner that could hide a person. Then, she noticed a notebook open on the desk on top of the papers, with words written on it.

Bai Li picked it up to read, and then she began to cry desolately, "You silly girl, how could you run away... Silly girl, where could she go? She’s only ten..."

Hearing this, Jiang Huilan hurriedly grabbed the notebook from Bai Li’s hands. It contained Shu Lan’s farewell words to Bai Li...

"Mom, I’m leaving. I don’t know when, but since last year, I’ve gradually realized you like me less and less. No matter what I do, you find it unsatisfactory. I really don’t know how to make you satisfied. Perhaps, my birth was a mistake. I’m sorry, Mom, I can’t be your pride, I’m unworthy of being your daughter. I know you’ve always wanted a brother, after I’m gone, you won’t have to worry about me, and you can have a little brother peacefully. Cultivate him well, and let him be your pride. Goodbye, Mom. I wish you happiness!"

Jiang Huilan looked at this half-page note and started crying, thinking how heartbroken her sister must be to write such words.

"Shu Lan, Shu Lan, where are you? You still have your sister, how could you lose hope..." Jiang Huilan, wiping her tears, rushed out, "Sister is coming to find you, Shu Lan..."

"Granny, have you seen my Shu Lan?"

"No, I haven’t."

"Auntie, have you seen my Shu Lan?"

Jiang Huilan stumbled as she searched and asked around for Jiang Shulan’s whereabouts...