Chapter 178 Complementary Personalities

He frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of unease.

"I was so worried I wanted to go out and look for you."

Zou Qiuyue took a deep breath, trying to suppress the tears welling up in her eyes.

She forced a smile, but her voice trembled slightly.

"Oh dear, we've been married for so many years, and Cuifen is still watching from the sidelines. I feel so embarrassed."

She glanced at Shen Cuifen, then quickly looked away, forcing a smile as she continued speaking.

"I know what I'm doing and I won't wander off, so don't worry about me."

"Xiaomei and I chatted for a bit longer, and we were so engrossed in talking that we didn't notice the time. There was really nothing else going on; we were just so absorbed in our conversation that we forgot to check our watches."

Shen Cuifen quickly waved her hand, a sincere smile on her face.

"What's there to be embarrassed about! I think you two are great, understanding each other and not holding grudges. It's so rare. I'm so envious."

She could tell that Zou Qiuyue was putting on a brave face.

Although her voice was calm, her eyes betrayed an barely suppressed panic and grievance.

He pretended to be relaxed because he was afraid Song Lei would worry.

Song Lei scratched the back of his head and grinned.

"Are you hungry? I see the food is getting cold. I'll go to the hot water room and heat it up. Eat something while it's hot so you don't upset your stomach."

After saying that, he tried to sit up from the hospital bed.

Shen Cuifen snatched the lunchbox and quickly walked to the door.

"Let me do it! You're sick, how can I let you do it? Lie down and rest, don't push yourself."

Before she could finish speaking, Zou Qiuyue also stood up abruptly and quickly followed.

“I’ll go with you, so we can get some fire fire and warm our hands. It’s windy outside, and I’m not wearing enough clothes; my hands are freezing.”

The two exchanged a glance, nodded, and left the ward together.

The corridor was quiet, with only occasional whispers coming from the nurses' station in the distance.

No one spoke.

Shen Cuifen knew that Zou Qiuya had something to say.

But she didn't dare mention it at all in front of Song Lei.

Upon arriving at the hot water room, Shen Cuifen carefully placed the lunchbox against the stove.

She was just about to ask Zou Qiuyue what was wrong when she heard a soft sob behind her.

She turned around abruptly, her heart clenching, and grabbed Zou Qiuyue's hand.

"Sister Qiuya, what's wrong?"

Zou Qiuyue's tears rolled down her cheeks instantly.

"Today...we really saw her. It's that woman."

She bit her lip, her voice trembling.

"Xiaomei saw it with her own eyes. That woman... was sitting in Zhang Kesheng's living room, dressed in gold and silver. But what about Xiaomei? She couldn't even get a meal and had to do the dirtiest and most tiring work!"

"Cuifen, how can there be such a cruel person in this world?"

Zou Qiuyue murmured.

"How could Zhang Kesheng come up with such a trick? He clearly knows Xiaomei is suffering, yet he still treats her so cruelly."

"Judging from his behavior towards Xiaomei over the past few years, wouldn't that thirty yuan salary end up in his own pocket in the end? He's doing it on purpose, not wanting to leave her a single penny!"

"This is blatant deception!"

Her voice suddenly rose, filled with anger and chills.

"They squeezed her dry, treating her like dirt! They used her like livestock, not even giving her a hot meal. Is this something a human being would do?"

Shen Cuifen gently patted her back.

"Yes, people say you can know a person's face but not their heart. Even couples who sleep in the same bed have more dirty secrets hidden behind their backs than you can imagine."

She sighed, her voice low.

"Some men talk about being loving and affectionate, but behind the scenes they are more ruthless than anyone else. It's heartbreaking to think that a married couple could be so cruel to their own women."

“But Sister Qiuya, since God has brought this matter up again, it means that He has been watching all along. Retribution is not absent, it's just that the time has not yet come.”

Zou Qiuyue raised her eyes and stared blankly at Shen Cuifen.

Perhaps, it was only because God couldn't bear to see her suffer that He sent Cuifen, this blessed person, to her side.

Moreover, Shen Cuifen desperately stopped Song Xiaomei today.

If no one had reached out and pulled her back, this family would have been completely ruined.

She stared at Shen Cuifen, her gaze lingering for a long time.

There was gratitude and respect in his eyes.

She stared at him for so long that Shen Cuifen's heart began to pound.

She was afraid that Zou Qiuyue had seen through something.

This is truly too much of a coincidence.

Her stomach pain came on suddenly, right at the exact moment Zhang Kesheng brought his mistress to the hospital.

The timing was perfect, as if it had been deliberately arranged by someone.

Shen Cuifen subconsciously raised her hand and touched her cheek.

She forced a smile and asked softly.

"Sister Qiuya, what's wrong? Is there something on my face? Or is my face not clean enough?"

Zou Qiuyue suddenly reached out and grabbed Shen Cuifen's wrist.

“Cuifen…meeting you is the greatest blessing of my life. I almost lost Xiaomei today…if it weren’t for you, she really would have jumped. You risked your life to save her.”

Shen Cuifen felt a sudden pang of sadness, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Sister Qiuya..."

Her voice choked with emotion as she gripped Zou Qiuyue's hand tightly in return.

“The moment we met, I felt an instant connection, as if it were arranged by fate. I only feel at ease when I can help you and this family. Otherwise, I would never have peace of mind in my life.”

The two stood holding hands in the hot water room, neither willing to let go.

He hadn't finished speaking.

"Cough cough cough!"

A coughing sound suddenly came from the doorway of the water room.

Song Lei stood at the door, his expression stiff, unsure whether to go in or back out.

"You two spend over an hour just heating up some food? I'm telling you, the kitchen isn't a tea room, what are you talking about? And you even cried?"

He really didn't mean to stand outside eavesdropping!

I was just passing by, really just passing by!

He wanted to explain quickly, but he swallowed the words back, afraid that he would make things worse.

Zou Qiuyue snapped out of her daze and turned to glare fiercely at Song Lei.

"It's none of your business if sisters are having a private chat. Are you out of your mind? What are you doing standing here pretending to be just passing by?"

Song Lei rubbed his nose and quickly waved his hand.

"I won't ask anymore! I'm glad you're all alright. I'm going back now."

After saying that, he turned around.

Just as he was about to leave, Zou Qiuyue suddenly called out to him.

"Old Song, wait a minute!"

Song Lei paused, then turned around.

His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes were full of questions.

"I'd like to adopt Cuifen as my god-sister, what do you think?"

Zou Qiuyue's gaze was firm, with a gentle smile on her lips.

Upon hearing this, both Song Lei and Shen Cuifen were stunned.

We've only known each other for two days!

In just 48 hours, we went from first meeting to becoming acquainted—the pace was so fast it caught everyone off guard.

And now, we're talking about "recognizing relatives," a relationship that involves a lifetime?

This development is happening far too fast.

Becoming godparents means becoming even closer, binding you together for life.

Once the relationship is established, people are expected to visit each other during holidays and help each other with important and minor matters.

The emotional connection will far exceed that of ordinary friends.

Song Lei didn't even think about it.

"Great! It's good to have more people to talk to! But have you discussed it with Cuifen?"

In his view, Zou Qiuyue has a cheerful and honest personality, which complements Shen Cuifen's personality.