Lin Wanqiu also said, "Mother, just focus on getting better. Don't worry about things at home; we'll take care of everything."

Grandma Shen nodded, closed her eyes, and a tear slid down her cheek. She knew that this time, she owed Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou a huge favor.

After leaving the intensive care unit, Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu both breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Wanqiu took out her phone and called Shen Nian'an to tell him that Grandma Shen's surgery was successful and that he shouldn't worry.

"Old Shen, you stay here with Mother. I'm going back to take care of some things at home and bring her some clothes and other necessities," Lin Wanqiu said.

"Okay, be careful on the road." Shen Tingzhou nodded. "I'll call you if anything happens."

Lin Wanqiu took a taxi back to the brigade. The celebration banquet had already ended, and the guests had all left. Shen Nian'an and Su Wanqing were cleaning up the venue when they saw Lin Wanqiu return and hurriedly went to greet her.

"Mom, how is Grandma? Was the surgery successful?" Shen Nian'an asked anxiously.

"The surgery was successful, and he's out of danger now. He's under observation in the intensive care unit," Lin Wanqiu said. "I'm just back to get some things; I have to go back to the hospital soon."

Su Wanqing said, "Auntie, don't worry, I've already packed Grandma's change of clothes and daily necessities. You can just take them with you."

"Thank you, Wanqing," Lin Wanqiu said, feeling very grateful.

She took the package from Su Wanqing, gave Shen Nian'an a few more instructions, telling him to take good care of Nianxi and keep an eye on the food factory's business, and then left in a hurry.

Back at the hospital, Lin Wanqiu handed the package to Shen Tingzhou, then sat beside him, keeping him company as they watched over Old Mrs. Shen. It was late at night, and the hospital was quiet, save for the ticking of the medical equipment and Old Mrs. Shen's faint breathing. Shen Tingzhou leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes wearily. Lin Wanqiu looked at his haggard face, her heart aching. She knew that Shen Tingzhou had also been exhausted these past few days, dealing with work, worrying about family matters, and now caring for his sick mother.

"Old Shen, why don't you get some sleep? I'll stay here and watch over Mother," Lin Wanqiu said softly.

"No need, I'm not sleepy." Shen Tingzhou shook his head. "Let's watch it together, that way I'll feel at ease."

Lin Wanqiu didn't try to persuade him further; she simply stayed by his side silently. She knew that at that moment, companionship was the best comfort.

For the next few days, Grandma Shen remained in the intensive care unit for observation. Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu took turns staying by her side, while Shen Nian'an and Su Wanqing visited her at the hospital every day, bringing her food and daily necessities. Shen Nianxi was also very considerate, calling her grandmother every day to inquire about her health.

Grandma Shen received meticulous treatment and care in the hospital, and her health gradually improved. Watching Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu busy themselves for her every day, and seeing Shen Nian'an and Su Wanqing's attentive care, she was filled with guilt and gratitude. She finally understood that she had been too selfish and harsh before, neglecting Lin Wanqiu's kindness and failing Shen Tingzhou's filial piety. She secretly resolved that once she recovered, she would treat Lin Wanqiu and the children well and make up for her past mistakes.

A week later, Grandma Shen was transferred from the intensive care unit to a regular ward. Her spirits had improved significantly, and she was able to speak and eat normally. Lin Wanqiu prepared nutritious and easily digestible meals for her every day, meticulously caring for her daily needs. Watching Lin Wanqiu's busy figure, Grandma Shen was deeply moved. She held Lin Wanqiu's hand and said guiltily, "Wanqiu, I'm so sorry for what I did to you before. I shouldn't have been so harsh on you, so difficult. Thank you so much for putting aside your past grievances and taking such good care of me."

Lin Wanqiu felt a warmth in her heart and said, "Mother, let bygones be bygones. We are all family, and it is only right that we take care of each other. The most important thing for you now is to focus on your recovery and get well soon."

Grandma Shen nodded, her eyes filled with tears: "Good, good, we're family, we're family..."

Shen Tingzhou watched this scene with great satisfaction. He knew that this family was finally about to truly become harmonious.

After spending half a month in the hospital, Grandma Shen had basically recovered and was discharged to return home. To make it easier to take care of her, Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu took her to live with them. Grandma Shen also became much more docile, no longer as mean and selfish as before, but instead actively helped Lin Wanqiu with housework and took care of Nianxi. The family's relationship became more and more harmonious.

Looking at the harmonious family before her, Lin Wanqiu felt a surge of happiness. She knew that this sudden illness, while causing everyone fear and anxiety, had also made Grandma Shen realize her mistakes and brought the family closer together. She believed that in the future, their family would be even happier and more fulfilled, living a splendid life in this hopeful era.