"Mother, you just had surgery, don't talk, just rest." Shen Tingzhou walked to the bedside, his voice as gentle as if he were handling a fragile treasure, "The surgery was very successful, you will get better soon."

Lin Wanqiu stepped forward and said softly, "Mother, please focus on getting better. Don't worry about things at home; we'll take care of everything. I've already asked Nian'an and Nianxi to wait at home. They'll come to see you as soon as you feel a bit better."

Grandma Shen nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. She looked at Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew that she had been spared only because of the unwavering support of her daughters-in-law, and she would never forget this kindness in her lifetime.

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 back 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 for a bit," Lin Wanqiu said. "I'm going to make Mother some nutritious liquid food and pick up some changes of clothes and daily necessities. It's far from home, and it's inconvenient to go back and forth."

"Okay, be careful on your way." Shen Tingzhou nodded, his eyes full of gratitude. "If anything happens, I'll call you."

By the time Lin Wanqiu returned to the Hongqi Production Brigade by taxi, it was completely dark. The auditorium of Shenji Food Factory had been cleaned up, with only a few workers doing the final cleaning. Shen Nian'an and Shen Nianxi were anxiously waiting at their doorstep, and immediately went to greet Lin Wanqiu when they saw her return.

"Mom, how is Grandma?" Chen Nianxi threw herself into Lin Wanqiu's arms, her little face full of worry, her voice choked with sobs, "Will Grandma be alright?"

"Silly child, Grandma's surgery was a success, and she's out of danger." Lin Wanqiu picked up Chen Nianxi and gently stroked her head. "We'll go see Grandma when she's feeling a bit better."

Shen Nian'an stepped forward and asked with concern, "Mother, when will Grandma be discharged from the hospital? Does she need us to go to the hospital to take care of her?"

"Grandma needs to stay in the intensive care unit for a few more days for observation. Once her condition stabilizes, she will be transferred to a regular ward," Lin Wanqiu said. "Your father and I will take turns taking care of her in the hospital. You two just need to focus on your studies at home and keep an eye on the food factory business. Nian'an, you are the older brother, so you need to take good care of your younger sister."

"Mother, don't worry, we will." Shen Nian'an nodded, her eyes firm.

Lin Wanqiu went into the kitchen and began preparing dinner for Grandma Shen. She took out fresh rice and millet from her spatial storage and cooked a pot of soft, well-cooked rice and millet porridge. She also stewed a bowl of chicken soup, skimming off the surface oil, leaving only the clear broth and tender chicken. She also stir-fried a light vegetable puree to ensure a balanced diet that was easy to digest.

After preparing the meal, Lin Wanqiu packed some of Grandma Shen's clothes and personal belongings into a cloth bag. She told Shen Nian'an and Shen Nianxi to rest early and not stay up late, and then took a taxi to the county hospital again.

It was late at night when they returned to the hospital. Shen Tingzhou sat on a bench outside the intensive care unit, his eyes fixed on the operating room door, his expression weary but still alert. Seeing Lin Wanqiu return, he immediately stood up. "Wanqiu, you're back. Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work." Lin Wanqiu smiled and handed her the cloth bag. "I made some porridge and chicken soup for Mom. Once she can eat, I'll have the nurse help feed her a little. You must be hungry too, go ahead and eat something."

Lin Wanqiu took out the food she had prepared for Shen Tingzhou from her bag: steamed buns, braised pork, and stir-fried vegetables. Shen Tingzhou was indeed hungry. He took the food and wolfed it down. He hadn't been eating properly for days, and now he could finally enjoy a full meal in peace.

For the next few days, Grandma Shen remained in the intensive care unit for observation. Shen Tingzhou and Lin Wanqiu took turns caring for her, with Lin Wanqiu looking after her during the day and Shen Tingzhou keeping watch at night. Shen Nian'an and Shen Nianxi called them every day to inquire about Grandma Shen's condition, and Su Wanqing often visited Grandma Shen with fruit and nutritional supplements, helping Lin Wanqiu with some chores.

Lin Wanqiu would prepare a variety of nutritious meals for Grandma Shen every day, from soft porridge to delicate soups, from fresh vegetable puree to smooth egg custard. Each dish was carefully prepared to ensure that Grandma Shen received sufficient nutrition. She would also speak softly to Grandma Shen through the glass of the intensive care unit, telling her about family matters, Nianxi's studies, and Nian'an's work, to keep her in a good mood.

Grandma Shen's health gradually improved, and her spirits rose day by day. She could clearly hear Lin Wanqiu's voice, and every time she saw Lin Wanqiu's busy figure, her heart was filled with emotion and guilt. She knew that she had been too harsh on Lin Wanqiu in the past, but Lin Wanqiu repaid evil with kindness and took such good care of her. She had no way to repay this kindness.

A week later, Grandma Shen was transferred from the intensive care unit to a regular ward. She was able to speak and eat normally, and her complexion had become much rosier. Lin Wanqiu continued to prepare delicious meals for her every day, taking meticulous care of her daily life, helping her bathe, comb her hair, and trim her nails, showing her utmost care.

Watching Lin Wanqiu's busy figure, Old Mrs. Shen felt increasingly guilty. That day, as Lin Wanqiu was combing her hair, Old Mrs. Shen suddenly grabbed her hand, her eyes filled with tears, "Wanqiu, the person I've wronged the most in my life is you."

Lin Wanqiu paused, combing her hair. Looking at the sincerity and regret in Old Madam Shen's eyes, she felt a warmth in her heart. "Mother, the past is the past, why bring it up again? We are family, it's only right that we take care of each other."

"No, I can't not mention it." Old Mrs. Shen shook her head, tears streaming down her face. "I was confused before, I favored boys over girls, I was mean to you, I treated you badly, and I even colluded with Zhang Lan to bully you and cut your and Nian'an's food rations. When you first married into the family, you were so sensible and filial, but I treated you like that. Thinking about it now, I was really not human."

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