My mom changed her tone, "Ning Ning, your brother has been facing some difficulties lately. If possible, could you help him out?"
I didn't argue and smiled, "Mom, how do you think I can help?"
She said, "Your brother has it tough too. If you have some money on hand, just give it to him."
I raised an eyebrow, "Mom, you know I need to live on my own and there are many expenses. How about you give me some money as support instead?"
My mom's expression stiffened and then turned pale with anger, "How can you be so inconsiderate? I'm your mother; it's only natural for you to support me. Why should I give you money?"
I blinked, "Mom, if you don't want to, that's fine. Anyway, the money is in my hands, and I can use it however I like."
My mom was furious and shouted at me, "How can you be so selfish?"
I chuckled, "Mom, compared to Sister-in-law, I think I'm quite selfless."
My mom seemed ready to say more, but I cut her off: "Mom, it's getting late; I have to go. I'll call you once I've settled down."
With that, I ignored her reaction and grabbed my suitcase to head out.
My mom chased after me and grabbed my arm: "Ning Ning, give the money to your brother. How much do you need? Mom will give it to you."
I smiled and took out my phone: "Okay, I'll send you my account number on WeChat; remember to transfer the money."
My mom's expression softened a bit.
I turned to leave and quietly turned off the recording on my phone.
I went to the big city.
The pace of life there was fast, and there were many opportunities.
I quickly found a job; the salary wasn't high but enough to support myself.
I heard news about my nephew a month later.
My mom called in a panic: "Ning Ning, Haohou hasn't urinated for several days. What should we do?"
I paused and immediately understood.
Sister-in-law must not have listened to my advice and continued giving the child salt.
If this goes on, the child's kidneys will definitely be harmed.
I asked back: "Mom, is Sister-in-law there? What does she say?"
My mom sighed, "Your sister-in-law doesn't seem too concerned. She said the child absorbs well, so there's no need to urinate."
I couldn't help but laugh.
That explanation was ridiculous. It was clearly a case of kidney damage, yet they insisted on saying the absorption was good.
My mom continued, "Ning Ning, I just feel uneasy. Do you want to come back and take a look?"
I smiled and replied, "Mom, I'm just a student; I don't know anything. What do you want me to check?"
My mom hesitated for a moment and muttered, "You know more than we do, no matter what."
I countered, "Mom, what does my sister-in-law say? Does she think the child is fine?"
My mom sighed again, "Your sister-in-law hasn't said much; she just looks unhappy."
I nodded, "Since sister-in-law says everything is fine, then it must be fine. Don't worry."
My mom scolded me, "How can you be like this? Haohao is your nephew; aren't you worried that something happened to him?"
I chuckled, "Mom, how could I not be worried? I just trust sister-in-law."
My mom was quite upset and hung up the phone abruptly.
I put down my phone with a cold smile on my lips.
Wen Haohao's situation was something I had anticipated. In my previous life, Wen Haohao suffered from kidney damage due to consuming too much salt as a child and developed uremia.
Sister-in-law was frantic and sought medical help everywhere, but in the end, it was my brother who came up with a solution to give my kidney to Wen Haohao.
Only then did sister-in-law calm down.
In this life, they wouldn't be able to use the same trick again.
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