My Sister Ah Wan

Extra 1 (Ah Wan's Perspective)

1

When Ah Wan's little sister was born, everyone was full of expectations.

They were all waiting for the results of the cord blood match.

Ah Wan was the only one who was excited about having a sister.

Ah Wan was the first to rush to her side.

The baby was so tiny, and a little bit ugly, but Ah Wan adored her.

She wanted to reach out and touch the little thing, but as soon as she did, the baby grabbed her finger.

Her grip was soft and warm.

Ah Wan smiled with joy.

2

Ah Wan's sister was sent away.

She asked her mother, "Where did she go?"

Her mother replied, "No one can take care of her here, so we sent her to your grandparents."

Ah Wan understood.

She knew her illness required constant attention, and her father had to work.

Grandma and Grandpa would surely take good care of her sister.

After all, her sister was so adorable.

But when they went to visit for the New Year, her sister was dirty and smelled bad.

She was crawling on the floor in thin clothes, with no one paying attention to her.

Ah Wan was heartbroken.

She cried and begged her mother to bring her sister back home.
But her mother said, "She's fine. Don't worry, all kids go through this."

3

Helplessness!

At seven years old, Ah Wan understood what helplessness felt like.

There was nothing she could do.

Even throwing a tantrum didn't help.

She couldn't understand why her mother didn't care about her own child.

Later, her condition worsened.

Day after day of chemotherapy and medication left her writhing in pain on the bed.

As she looked outside at the lush green grass, she said, "Mom, can we name my sister Yin Yin?"

4

Ah Wan repeatedly asked to bring her sister back home.

Her sister needed to go to kindergarten, needed to be with her parents.

Ah Wan said a lot.

But her mother always had the same response: "She's fine, don't worry."

Ah Wan didn't know what else to do.

So she decided to ask Xie Bo Yan for advice.

Xie Bo Yan was so smart; he always ranked first in every exam, and everyone knew it.

He would surely have a solution.

Later, he said, "She needs to have value to come back. It's not about what she needs, but what she can offer. Otherwise, she's just a burden, and burdens get discarded."
That was the first time Ah Wan faced her parents' coldness directly.

Xie Bo Yan wasn't wrong.

But Ah Wan felt deeply saddened.

Her parents didn't love her sister.

She didn't want to accept it, but she had to.

When she got home, she said to her mother, "It's so lonely! Mom, can you bring my sister back? She can play with me, and she can help me with chores."

5

Ah Wan thought that even if their parents didn't like Yin Yin, she could take good care of her.

But her health was too poor.

One time, she ended up in the hospital with acute gastroenteritis, vomiting and having diarrhea all night.

Her parents were so focused on her at the hospital that they forgot about Yin Yin.

By the time they returned home, Yin Yin had already passed out outside the door.

Cold, hungry, in darkness and fear, she had spent the entire night shivering, curled up in a corner.

No one came for her.

So Ah Wan entrusted Yin Yin to Xie Bo Yan.

She hoped that Xie Bo Yan would cherish her little darling.
6

Living was a painful experience for Ah Wan.

From a young age, she often thought that maybe death would be a relief.

But then Yin Yin came into her life.

She always wondered, if she died, what would happen to her little darling?

Thankfully, Xie Bo Yan kept his promise.

He stood firmly by Yin Yin's side, even though the other side of the scale held Fang Wan.

7

Ah Wan was relieved that Yin Yin's cord blood didn't match hers.

If she needed to survive by devouring Yin Yin's flesh and blood, then she'd rather die sooner.

She could never let Yin Yin use her kidney just to give her another year or two of life.

8

But Ah Wan still wanted to live.

Yin Yin had promised to become a top student for her.

Yin Yin wanted to travel with her.

She wanted to see Yin Yin off to college.

If only Yin Yin had no one to take her to college, what would happen if someone bullied her?

Thankfully, heaven showed her some mercy.

She managed to do all those things.

Xie Bo Yan took her and Yin Yin to Yunnan.

What a beautiful place it was.

They cycled around Erhai Lake, visited Xizhou Ancient Town, and admired the vibrant flowers at Rainbow Farm.

For the first time, she shared a bed with Yin Yin.

Yin Yin curled up beside her, clutching her sleeve, and it made her smile even in her dreams.

Those ten days felt like they were worth a lifetime.

9

Yin Yin was amazing.

She had said she would become the top student for Ah Wan, and she did.

She got into the best university, and Ah Wan was the one who sent her off.

Ah Wan was a bit worried.

She wasn't pretty, just skin and bones, and sickly. She was afraid of embarrassing Yin Yin.

But Yin Yin proudly introduced her to her roommates without hesitation.

Ah Wan sighed in relief.

She shared the snacks she had bought with everyone, hoping they would treat Yin Yin well.

Not being very good with words, she could only say, "Our Yin Yin is quiet and introverted. Please help her out!"

10

What regrets did Ah Wan have left?

She wouldn't be able to stay with Yin Yin for long, wouldn't be there to see her get married and have children.

And then there were her parents—she didn't know what to do about them.

She had considered trying to mend the relationship between Yin Yin and their parents.

But that wouldn't be fair to Yin Yin.

If she were to leave a final wish for her parents, besides hoping they would live well, it would be that they not disturb Yin Yin.

They didn't raise Yin Yin when she was young, so they shouldn't expect her to care for them in their old age.

(The End of Extra 1)