What the South Wind Knows

Mom, please don’t drive Zhiyi away—I’m begging you. Ning Zhiyi is nothing but a jinx. The master has already told you—his destiny is incompatible with yours. Ever since you got together with him, our Chu family hasn’t had a single good thing happen. That’s right, Second Young Master—Ning Zhiyi will only bring you misfortune and trouble; he’s certainly not your match. Shut your mouth! You’re talking nonsense. Mom, I love her. Even if it means dying, I’ll still be with Lin Yuyi. If you dare let her near me again, she can forget about ever setting foot in our Chu family home. And if you keep associating with her, I’ll smash my head against my father’s memorial tablet and make you spend the rest of your life as an unfilial son. Nanfeng, if my very existence only makes things difficult for you, then I’d rather leave. From this day forward, neither I nor the child will ever burden you again. Zhiyi, listen to me—let me explain. Zhiyi. As expected, a lone star—dead right at the doorstep. What bad luck. Zhiyi. Child. That illomened star is already gone. Come home with me. Don’t try to fool me—Zhiying isn’t dead. You must have hidden her somewhere. Give Zhiying back to me. Nanfeng, what’s wrong with you?

I’m not crazy—let me go! Zhiyi, stop hiding—I can see you. Nanfeng, it’s Mom who’s sorry to you. If I hadn’t been so obsessed and driven Ning Zhiyi to her death, you wouldn’t have gone mad. Mom, please get up! Mom, I just got word—Ning Zhiyi isn’t dead. She even has a fiveyearold daughter. What? She’s still alive? Absolutely true! Mom, I think this new illness needs a new cure. If we find them, maybe we can finally heal Nanfeng. Xizhou, hurry—go find them at all costs. All right, Mom. I’ll head out then. No way—I’ll go myself and bring that mother and daughter back. Oh dear, such a little kid follows her mom around every day, collecting scrap materials. Yes. Those two really are pitiful. Thank you. Why haven’t you found my daughterinlaw and granddaughter yet? What have you been doing? Old lady, be careful. Oh. Mom, are you okay? Let me help you. Come on, let me take care of this—go check if the old lady’s all right. Hurry! Grandma, what’s wrong? Wake up! Mom, this old lady is bleeding heavily. The lady’s been poisoned.

Madam Chu, Madam Chu, how did you get hurt like this? What Madam Chu? Are you calling me? Don’t you remember me? It’s Ning Yizhi. I don’t remember anything at all. Oh dear. My head hurts so much. You don’t remember? Qiqi, quickly help the old lady up. If you keep associating with him again, I’ll smash my head against your father’s memorial tablet and make you a disobedient son for the rest of your life. Let’s go! No way—no matter what, she is still Nanfeng’s mother. Your injuries are quite serious; if we don’t stop the bleeding soon, it’ll be dangerous. Qiqi, hurry and help the old lady sit up. All right. Young lady, thank you. Thanks to you, I was saved—otherwise, this old life of mine would’ve been over. Please don’t say that. No matter what, I can’t just stand by and watch someone die. Your wound isn’t healed yet—don’t move for now. I’ll go make you something to eat. Grandma, please have some noodles. Good child, thank you for being such a kind girl. If only my granddaughter were as good as you. Child, why are there just the two of you—mother and daughter—at home? Where’s your father?

Why are there only you and your mother at home? Where’s your father? I’ve never seen my father since I was born—just my mother. You’ve never met your father? Did he cruelly abandon you? No, Mom says it was Grandma who wouldn’t let Dad and Mom be together back then. I don’t blame Dad. There really are people this heartless in this world—turning down such a wonderful daughterinlaw and granddaughter. What a blind eye they’ve turned. Ning Zhiyi is truly a jinx. As long as I’m here, he’ll never set foot through the gates of our Chu family. Why does Old Madam Chu seem like a completely different person? I wonder if, once she regains her memory, she’ll still remember what she said just now. Old Madam, let it go—it’s all in the past. Poor child, you’re still so young. Your mother can’t walk very well either. How much hardship have you two endured? Don’t worry, Grandma. Mom and I usually pick up some scrap materials, and at New Year we even get to enjoy a bit of meat. Oh, what a sensible little girl! If only you were my granddaughter. Qiqi, from now on, I’ll treat you like my own granddaughter—will you let me take care of you? Old Madam, what are you…? You saved me—you’re my benefactor. This old woman has nothing to repay you with, so why don’t I help you look after the child? Wait a minute—Grandma’s coming! Mom, Qiqi finally has a grandma. Thank you.

Alright, Qiqi, look how happy you are. It’s getting late—let’s head out so Grandma can get some rest. Grandma, then please get some good rest. Oh. No, no, no—please, it was my fault. Grandma, what’s wrong? It’s nothing. Grandma had a dream. Did you remember something? I can’t quite recall. But I keep feeling like I’ve done something wrong, like I’ve let someone down. So that’s why Grandma had a nightmare. Don’t be afraid, Grandma. When I have bad dreams, Mom always helps me just like this. Grandma, don’t worry—me and Mom will never leave you behind, no matter what happens. All right, I’ll do as my granddaughter says—it’s already so late. You should go to bed too; I’ll wake you up tomorrow morning. Grandma, time to get up. Grandma, what’s wrong?

Grandma, what’s wrong with you? Grandma, please wake up! Qiqi. It’s so hot. Hey, is this the hospital? Hurry and call an ambulance! Oh, it’s him isn’t that Old Madam Chu? Old Madam Chu is actually at our hospital we must quickly inform Young Master Chu. The patient has suffered intracranial damage, resulting in a persistent high fever accompanied by multiple complications. An emergency surgery is urgently needed; otherwise, their life is in grave danger. Doctor, no matter what, you have to save her. Doctor, I’m begging you—please save my grandma. We’ll do everything we can, but the surgery costs plus the expenses for followup treatment will amount to 40,000 yuan. You’d better go raise the money right away. How are we supposed to come up with 40,000 yuan in such a short time? Mom, what should we do? I don’t want Grandma to die. If it weren’t for Qianqian earning all that money, Dad wouldn’t even have enough for his medical bills. Qiqi, don’t worry—I’ve thought of a way to raise the funds.

You guys are all useless. Can't you even find an old lady? Increase the reward to 100 million, and if you don't find her, none of you come back. Yes. Hello? What? My mom is being resuscitated in your hospital. Okay. I'm coming right away. Hurry up. Go to the hospital immediately. Great, with these four tenthousands, Grandma's surgery fees are covered. Qiqi, let's hurry to the hospital. You old bastard, give me a few tenthousands to get my money back. Stop talking nonsense, believe me, I'll sell your house when I get back. Dead cripple. Did I have no eyes? Sorry, sorry. Hey, give it back to me, that's my money. Nonsense. This is my factory.

Don't worry, this is my money. You're lying, this is my lifesaving money. If you say it's yours, then call him and see if he answers. You must be talking about several thousand dollars. You poor guy, can you really come up with that much money? This is money I got from donating blood. Give it back to me. What are you doing? Dead team fee. Do you want to rob money in the street? You. Give our brothers back! Get lost, kid! If you keep bothering me, I'll break your leg and make you a lifelong waste like your mom. Mom, you finally woke up. Xi Zhong, where is my daughterinlaw and granddaughter? This is your daughterinlaw and granddaughter. Mom, are you just out of surgery? Are you not thinking clearly yet? You see, I'm not old and confused yet. If it wasn't for Ding Zhiyi and her daughter, I would have died on the street long ago. What did you say?

What did you say? Did the mother and daughter, Ning Zhiyi, save you? Back then, I was so harsh to Zhiyi and even forced him out. But he didn't hold a grudge. It's me, this old woman, who was wronged. Madam, I heard they gave blood to raise your medical fees. What? Zhiyi, his body is already weak, yet he gave blood for me. Oh no! Mom, don't get up. What are you waiting for? Go find them right away! Also, prepare generous gifts. I will do everything I can to make it up to them. Okay, I'll go right away. Everyone, immediately bring my sisterinlaw and niece back home. Let's go! Yes. Qiqi, are you okay? Without this money, what will Grandma do? My family is still in the hospital waiting for this money for surgery. Give it back to me. Uncle, please, I beg you.