Chapter 324: Bai Zhi plays the role of Grandmother

Chapter 324: Bai Zhi plays the role of Grandmother

When Bai Zhi heard from Grandpa Zhou that her husband was missing, she became anxious and said, "Grandpa Zhou, don't worry, we'll help you look for him."

Bai Zhi and Ye Tiandong followed Grandpa Zhou out of the alley.

Bai Zhi placed the things she was carrying directly at the entrance of the alley where several elderly people were sunbathing and playing chess.

She said to Grandpa Zhou, "Grandpa Zhou, where does Grandma Zhou usually go? Let's split up and look for her."

Mr. Zhou looked anxious. "She usually likes to go to the vegetable market, and sometimes she also goes to her former workplace. She used to be an accountant at a textile factory."

"How about this, we're looking for someone at the market, and you can go to my Grandma Zhou's old workplace. We'll split up and look for her, okay?"

Old Zhou, his face weathered by time, looked at them with gratitude, "Thank you so much."

Following Grandpa Zhou's directions, Bai Zhi and Ye Tiandong went to the nearby vegetable market.

The vegetable market here is a street full of large factory stalls. Bai Zhi and Ye Tiandong anxiously weaved through the vendors' calls, searching for Old Mrs. Zhou.

Ye Tiandong had never met Old Madam Zhou before, and he was unfamiliar with this place. He couldn't separate from Bai Zhi, so he could only follow her in the search.

Since Grandma Zhou comes to the market often, the people there must be familiar with her.

So, Bai Zhi politely inquired along the way whether everyone had seen Grandma Zhou today.

The fishmonger said, "I don't think I've seen Grandma Zhou today."

An auntie who was sorting dried seaweed nearby said, "She came this morning. Sigh, ever since she became confused, her husband has been taking care of her. I don't know why she ran away today."

"She's an intellectual after all. Even though she doesn't recognize us, she'll still pay for the groceries."

Bai Zhi and Ye Tiandong learned from the clues provided by everyone that Old Mrs. Zhou had been to the market today, but they didn't know where she had gone.

It is impossible to know.

"Uncle, let's go look again."

After leaving the market, Bai Zhi stood on the street, feeling lost and unsure where to look for the person.

She said to Ye Tiandong, "Uncle, let's look around here some more. Grandma Zhou shouldn't have gone far. Grandpa Zhou usually keeps a close eye on her, so she always stays near home."

Ye Tiandong nodded, "Okay."

Let's set aside for now whether Grandma Zhou can tell them stories from the past as a witness.

Finding her and ensuring her safety is the most important thing first.

Bai Zhi paced anxiously down the street, searching for Old Mrs. Zhou.

After searching for a long time, there were absolutely no clues.

She and Ye Tiandong had no choice but to turn onto another street.

Then she suggested that the two of them split up and search at opposite ends of the street.

“Uncle, Grandma Zhou is very thin and has a head of white hair. You go look for her over there, I'll go to the right.”

"good."

Bai Zhi quickly ran to the right side of the street. After taking only a few steps, she heard Ye Tiandong calling her, "Xiao Zhi."

Bai Zhi turned around upon hearing the sound.

Ye Tiandong pointed to a utility pole on the left side of the street and said, "Look over there."

Bai Zhi ran towards Ye Tiandong and followed his gaze.

"It looks like someone has fallen over there."

Bai Zhi quickly agreed, "Let's go, let's go take a look."

Ye Tiandong and Bai Zhi quickly ran over to check the situation.

A group of people surrounded her, and Bai Zhi couldn't see what was going on. She pushed through the crowd and squeezed in.

An old woman fell to the ground, still clutching a pile of vegetable leaves tightly in her arms.

Some kind-hearted people were asking her where she lived.

Some people tried to help her, but the old lady was very wary and wouldn't let anyone get close.

Bai Zhi focused her gaze and clearly saw the old man's appearance.

"Grandma Zhou."

She ran to the old woman, knelt down, and asked softly, "Grandma Zhou, what happened? Did you fall? Does anything hurt?"

“I’m Zhou Huai-ren’s colleague. Look at me closely, haven’t we met before?”

Grandma Zhou's eyes were dull and lifeless as she shook her head.

It means I don't know them.

He also looked very wary.

Helpless, Bai Zhi changed her name again, "I am Linlin, your granddaughter Linlin."

The old man's eyes remained blank.

They seemed to have no idea who Linlin was.

Her appearance is really a headache.

She wouldn't get up from the ground if she couldn't see someone she knew.

They were even less willing to go with them.

Judging from the old lady's current condition, she's clearly confused again.

They don't recognize anyone at all.

Bai Zhi's eyes flickered slightly, and a sudden idea struck her. "Take a closer look at me. I am Li Wanqing."

Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Zhou's expression finally changed.

He looked at her.

Seeing that she had a chance, Bai Zhi pressed her advantage, taking on the role of Li Wanqing. Pointing to her own face, she continued to ask, "Wanqing, do you remember? We were locked up together."

"Wanqing?"

"Shh." Old Mrs. Zhou suddenly made a shushing gesture and whispered, "You can't say it's Guan."

"We are receiving an education."

Bai Zhi paused for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, we need to receive education."

Although Grandma Zhou acknowledged her, she looked at the people around her warily, her eyes still filled with fear.

Bai Zhi said to everyone, "This is our family's elder, he's a bit confused. Thank you all for your help earlier, now everyone go back to your work."

In those days, people were kind and honest. If an elderly person or a child fell down on the street, everyone would come over to help.

Later, I didn't get caught up in the dilemma of whether or not to help.

Even after the crowd dispersed, Old Mrs. Zhou's expression did not relax.

Bai Zhi followed her gaze and looked at Ye Tiandong.

We can't let Ye Tiandong leave too, can we?

She pointed at Ye Tiandong and explained, "He's with us."

Grandma Zhou asked suspiciously, "Are they in cahoots?"

Bai Zhi had another flash of inspiration, "He is Ye Rufeng."

Ye Tiandong, "!!!"

"Ye Rufeng? Ye Rufeng..." Old Mrs. Zhou murmured twice, "Your lover?"

"Yes, my love."

Bai Zhi was very glad that she looked like her mother.

So she does resemble her maternal grandmother in some ways.

Her uncle looks very much like her maternal grandfather.

Therefore, they had no problem playing the roles of the grandparents when they were young in front of Mrs. Zhou, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

The most typical symptom of Alzheimer's disease is that when the disease flares up, patients always remember things from their youth, but forget everything in the present.

That's how Grandma Zhou is now.

Mentioning her son, grandson, or granddaughter is useless.

She remembered Li Wanqing.

Bai Zhi gave Ye Tiandong a wink, signaling him to come over and help her up quickly.

Ye Tiandong was a little out of touch with their storyline, standing there blankly, playing the role of Ye Rufeng.

"Uncle, please cooperate."

Ye Tiandong had no choice but to squat down and help Bai Zhi help Old Madam Zhou up.

"Are you Ye Rufeng?" Old Mrs. Zhou asked him.

Ye Tiandong coughed awkwardly, and when he met Bai Zhi's winking and gesturing, he could only nod, "Yes."