Zhong Ziheng was burdened with more and more worries, often feeling anxious and losing sleep at night. His wife, Tang Jiayu, observed him in secret, always wanting to help in some way; her heart ached for her husband more and more.
However, Zhong Ziheng brushed it off, saying it was nothing and that everything would turn out fine, telling Tang Jiayu not to worry. As long as she took good care of their eight daughters and gave him peace of mind, that would be enough.
Though Tang Jiayu agreed with her words, in her heart she still searched for ways to do whatever she could for her husband. Late one night, she quietly called her younger sister, Tang Jiaqian, who was far away in Beijing. She had intended to greet the children and seek some help from Tang Jiaqian at the same time, but unexpectedly, Tang Jiaqian brought her some unpleasant news: her brother-in-law had fallen ill and was hospitalized, having missed work at his government unit for many days.
Chapter 296