Momo's Gradual Change - VOL. 1

C32. Just in Time.

Chapter 32: Just in Time

Song Yimo pulled the person clinging to her back to the front, "Take notes seriously, I'll need to borrow them after class."

Miao Zhiruo suddenly felt a lot of pressure, thinking about borrowing someone else's notes later, she heard Yimo say, "You have to take your own notes, I can tell if they're someone else's."

"Momo..."

"No use trying to act cute, don't you want to pass the National Defense University exam?"

Of course, she did. When she hadn't thought about it before, she was eager to fly to the National Defense University as soon as she set her goal.

But she had heard that the cutoff scores for all the National Defense Universities were high!

"Momo, do you really think I can pass the exam?"

"Of course you can. We're only in the first year of high school, you still have over two years to work hard."

Listening to Yimo's words, He Yi tried not to laugh too obviously. "Have you already decided on which university you want to go to? Zhiruo, do you want to join the military?"

"It was my suggestion." Song Yimo pushed away the habitual retort from Miao Zhiruo, "I think Zhiruo is very suitable for the military. It would be a waste to spend four years at a regular university, and National Defense students are different from regular soldiers."

In her past life, Zhiruo studied at Beiwai and did well. But she was tired of that life, she had said many times that if she had a chance to start over, she would choose to join the military. To fulfill this dream of hers, all her boyfriends were soldiers...

And now, she could make a new choice, couldn't she?

Although Zhiruo didn't know, how could she let her have any regrets?

"National Defense University, huh?" He Yi was naturally pleased, "It would be great if you could really pass the exam. Her character does seem to suit the military. We can't help much with that, only you, Yimo, can handle her, just like when you helped her get into the top high school in junior high, don't let her fall behind in high school either."

"Mom, what are you talking about, Momo won't let anyone, including me, fall behind."

"I won't, so remember to take good notes."

Miao Zhiruo surrendered, "I will concentrate fully and take notes in every class as if I were Dong Cunrui."

He Yi laughed so hard that she couldn't straighten up, she had said that only Yimo could handle this girl.

The three of them talking looked over, Miao Jun softened his eyes, and Grandma Miao looked amused, "They're all grown up, but still act like filial children."

"What's wrong with that? I like He Yi's character, not many people can stay unchanged like her. You should just be content."

Grandma Miao was indeed very satisfied with this daughter-in-law of hers, so she found it even more amusing at the joking tone of her old friend, "When is the surgery scheduled for? They were so scared when they went back and told me. Thank goodness Yimo insisted on coming for the check-up. If the delay had turned into a serious illness, how could we have dealt with it?"

"Who said she wasn't? Yeah, Yimo is really capable. From the check-up to the hospitalization, and preparing everything on her own, she didn't let me worry at all. I didn't inquire much about the surgery, I let her handle it, she wants me to be at ease so I'll just wait to lie on the operating table, not causing her any trouble."

"Capable, really capable." Grandma Miao wiped her eyes and changed the subject, "We've been friends for decades, you don't have to be polite to me. When the surgery time is set, just let Jun'er know, I'll come to assist Yimo, I can't let her suffer day and night, you see, it's heartbreaking. I have nothing to do at home, and my health is robust now. Rest assured, I won't show off, I'll just assist Yimo, even if it's just looking at a pill bottle, I'll do it."

Grandma Song could not refuse, with no one to rely on, if she couldn't move in bed, even taking a short nap would be a waste of energy.

Patting her old friend's hand, Grandma Song sighed, "Then you'll be tired."

"What are you talking about, if one day I'm bedridden, won't you come to help..."

"Mom, can't you say something more pleasant?" Miao Jun interrupted her mother's words, "Aunt Song, just relax, I won't let Yimo suffer like that."

"Yes yes, I'm relaxed." Grandma Song smiled, "There's nothing good to stay in the hospital, you've seen enough, go back soon, you still have to work tomorrow."

"It's still early, no rush."

They finally left around five o'clock, the whole family being sent off by Song Yimo who bought food on the way.

As the others got on the car first, He Yi pulled Yimo a few steps away, "I've called your mom and your uncle, I don't know if your uncle will come, but your mom might come back. You... be mentally prepared."

Song Yimo was stunned, now, at this time!

Oh yes, counting the days, wasn't it at this time, how coincidental.

"She made a mistake before, and she owes you an apology, but she's still your mother after all. If she shows remorse, just don't hold it against her, it's always good to have more people caring for you."

Song Yimo didn't argue with Miao mother, "If she sincerely wants to make amends, let's wait and see. I won't have that much grace, sorry, Miao Mama, I might not be that forgiving."

He Yi touched her head, "Silly girl, if she still treats you the same way as before, can I force you to recognize her? Don't overthink it, wait until she comes back, okay?"

"I understand."

It was getting dark early, with the sky already dark by five o'clock. He Yi straightened Yimo's collar and instructed her, "Eat light, take care of yourself, keep an eye on your things, be cautious with strangers, don't trust people easily..."

For each piece of advice, Song Yimo nodded her head, cherishing them as she had never received them from her own biological mother, making them even more precious.

Watching the car drive away, Song Yimo went to a nearby store to look around and finally found ear and eye masks, not cheap. She bought two pairs, she needed good rest as well, her grandmother would feel bad if she saw her not doing well.

Old people, especially those who care for their younger relatives, don't want to be a burden.

The one who accompanied Grandma Liu in the sickbed today was her daughter, whose temperament was easy to get along with, and she gave Yimo a big apple as soon as she arrived.

Thinking that she had eaten breakfast from someone else and received an apple, Song Yimo checked the time and realized it wasn't too late. She reminded, "The old people feel light. Aunt Liu, you go and get this for Grandma Liu, it will help her sleep better."

Seeing that her vigorously dressed up daughter was immediately interested in the two small items, her eyes lit up, "Have you tried them? Are they good?"

"Mm? The sound is muffled, try it."

The other person really took the ear mask and tried it, "It really works, where did you buy it?"

"Go out of the hospital front gate and turn right, the third shop after crossing the intersection, you should be able to go before they close."

"Then I'll go quickly." When Aunt Liu heard this, she picked up her bag and was about to leave. The young person lying in the middle of the bed had been listening, and couldn't help but speak now, "Can you help me get one too?"

"What's the big deal about that, wait, I'll go buy it now."

Because of this little incident, the relationship between the three beds improved, with the two elderly people being generous, quietly sweeping the previous page under the rug.