The Dragon's Flower Vol 6 - Vol 9 (END)

Vol 7 Chap 236 - Like a doting grandmother

XH 236 - Like a doting grandmother

"What a poor child. To lose your eyesight this young, what a great loss."

Xiao Hua's smile on her face became even stiffer the longer Madam Shen fawned over her like a doting grandmother. 

She does not dare to say she was lucky enough to retain her life, not when Madam Shen's husband died from the incident. 

"My late husband loves to help people and devotes his entire life in medicine. That old man, he even left his wife alone in this huge house during night time."

Xiao Hua continued smiling sympathetically, not knowing what to say without offending her or the dead. The best choice was to remain silent and mumble 'Hmm' and 'Aah' at the right moments. 

Madam Shen does not seem to mind that she did not answer verbally and continue speaking. "I have two sons that worshipped their father greatly. It influenced them to be doctors and as a mother, I'm very proud of them. Both of them are so intelligent and talented, just like their father. But both of them died young from an epidemic. It truly hurts to have my children leave the world before their parents." 

Using a white handkerchief to wipe her tears, Madam Shen was the epitome of a sad mother that missed her sons. 

That visual attack was useless to the blind Xiao Hua, but she still expressed concern over her loss. "I'm sorry for your loss."

Madam Shen sighed mournfully. "It's been more than twenty years, but I still miss them dearly. They left without even the chance to start their own family, truly disheartening."

Xiao Hua made an understanding sound with a sympathetic smile despite her mind currently in a mess. Fortunately she was able to control her crow's mouth from saying 'they will be happy to know you miss them'.

She was afraid to admit she had gone a little nuts or her cruelty level increased after that mental breakdown. 

But currently, she was more frustrated on why she was picked to discuss heartfelt feelings with Madam Shen!

Was she trying to make her feel guilty over Doctor Shen's death? 

"You look like a good girl. Many of my nieces and nephews would leave whenever I tried to talk to them."

Madam Shen's sudden change of topic took Xiao Hua aback, but it was a welcome change from the depressing topic. The smile on her face feels extremely strained and tiring. "They must be busy at that time and could not speak longer with you."

"Is that so? Ah, this old lady thought no one wanted her." Madam Shen delicately let out a pitiful sob. 

"How could it be? Madam Shen is a likeable lady. Surely your family adores you," Xiao Hua said, managing to speak lies without breaking her sincere smile. 

Changing from a depressing topic to self pity one was not much better!

"Oh, you are such a sweet girl. If only you are my daughter and able to spend time with me…"

Xiao Hua was not sure what Madam Shen aimed with this conversation, but she would not agree to visit her in future. She may feel bad about Doctor Shen's death, but by no means does she have an obligation to offer generosity to his wife that makes her increasingly uncomfortable as the conversation goes on. 

Madam Shen gave her the impression of a scheming lady alike when people gave her an inch, she would take a mile.

With a bright smile filled with innocence, Xiao Hua sweetly said, "I'm sure your family would agree to spend time with you if you ask. They would never reject you when you face difficulties, just like your nephew, Doctor Hao Li. I could tell he is very concerned about you. That's how he was able to persuade me to speak to you."