âWho exactly is your boss?â Xiao Mo asked helplessly.
Bai Yin said loudly, âThe boss is the boss, and the bossâs wife is the bossâs wife. Other peopleâs bosses are always better. Moreover, Miss Rou is really nice. Last time, my sister got a burn on her face, and then I heard that Miss Rou had an ointment that could treat burns, so I plucked up the courage to ask her about it. I didnât expect her to deliver the ointment to me the very next day, and she even refused to take the money I offered.â
Xiao Mo knew that Tan Rou was a good person. She spent a lot of money on charity every year, not just for show, but truly putting her heart into helping those in need.
âYes, both Miss Rou and the head of the Zhuang family are very nice,â Xiao Mo felt a bit sad too, âso I donât want them to have any conflicts.â
âThen letâs help them more,â Bai Yin said.
Xiao Mo shook his head, âThe conflicts between them must be resolved by themselves. Weâve done what we could, the rest is up to them to resolve.â
The next morning, Zhuang Liu sent Tan Rou a message. He didnât send many words, just a âGood morning.â
Tan Rou had also woken up and responded with a âGood morningâ when she saw Zhuang Liuâs message.
Then she saw on the top of the screen âThe other party is typing,â but after waiting for a while, she received no reply from Zhuang Liu.
Tan Rou couldnât help but smile, she put away her phone and went downstairs to the main house for breakfast.
After breakfast, Tan Rou drove to work. Just as she was starting the car, she suddenly noticed someone standing in front of the car. Upon closer inspection, it was Grandma Tao.
Tan Rou found Grandma Taoâs behavior a bit odd, so she asked, âGrandma, is there something you want to talk to me about?â
Grandma Tao said, âTan Rou, driving is very dangerous. Youâve just had a car accident, people say those whoâve had accidents shouldnât drive. Wonât you consider not driving anymore and stay and chat with grandma?â
âWhen did I have a car accident?â Tan Rou recalled what had happened previously, âOh, are you referring to that incident last time? But I wasnât the one driving, and itâs been several months since then, itâs all fine now.â
Grandma Tao then tried a different argument, âTan Rou, itâs too dangerous out there. Tao Yue, that little girl, is trying to harm you. You must stay by grandmaâs side. Iâll protect you.â
Now Tan Rou was certain that Grandma Tao wasnât in her right state of mind. She got out of the car and said gently to Grandma Tao, âGrandma, weâve long gotten rid of Tao Yue, and I havenât had any car accident. You donât have to worry about my safety.â
âMom, why did you run over here?â Father Tao and Mother Tao rushed over and, seeing Grandma Tao with Tan Rou, they breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon seeing her son and daughter-in-law, Grandma Tao suddenly grew suspicious, âWho are you?â
Mother Tao came over to support Grandma Tao, then said very patiently: âMom, Iâm your daughter-in-law!â
It seemed as if Grandma Tao recalled something, âRight, right, you are my daughter-in-law. I remember now.â
Then Mother Tao helped Grandma Tao to leave, âMom, letâs go back first.â
Tan Rou watched Grandma Taoâs retreating figure, understanding everything in her heart.
Father Tao said, âIn recent years, the old ladyâs memory hasnât been so good. After your grandfather fell ill, she was greatly distressed, which made her memory even worse. Last month we took her to the hospital for a check-up, and it was confirmed she had Alzheimerâs.â
Tan Rou felt very sad. Alzheimerâs is an incurable mental disease, only its symptoms can be alleviated.
âIâll look through some medical books, there must be a way to treat it,â Tan Rou said.
âYou should take care of your own matters first,â Father Tao put his hand on his daughterâs head, saying very lovingly, âWe didnât tell you because we didnât want you to worry. Alzheimerâs canât be cured, your grandmother can only take medication to control the condition.â
Tan Rouâs eyes were slightly moist, she nodded and said, âOkay, Iâll handle my own affairs and wonât make you worry.â
Father Tao said, âTan Rou, remember, family isnât your burden; your family is always your solid backup.â
Tan Rou suddenly felt like crying, âYes, I understand.â
Father Tao smiled, âGo deal with your own matters. Come see grandma when you have time, she likes you the most.â
Tan Rou nodded firmly, âOkay, Iâll bring Zhuang Liu to see grandma tomorrow.â