Chapter 19

It was snowing heavily when we came out of the hospital.

It was six o'clock, and under normal circumstances, the sky would have been dark. But at this moment, the thick snow reflected the lights, making the night sky glow.

Shen Fengni lowered her head and hurried through the wind and snow.

The hospital carries the world's suffering, and is always packed. The underground parking lot on the third floor is completely full, with not a single empty space left. Shen Fengni had no choice but to park her car in a public parking lot a kilometer away and walk back.

The north wind was like a knife, stinging every inch of exposed skin. There were fewer pedestrians on the road than usual, and there were only a few cars. The place was empty and desolate.

The flying snowflakes hit the ground, the view was covered with white, and it was difficult to walk.

However, although the journey was a bit difficult, Shen Fengni felt much more relaxed than when she came.

Zhezhi's transfer was like timely rain, greatly alleviating her immediate needs. She used the money to pay Song Manman's medical expenses, buy all kinds of daily necessities, and arrange for her hospitalization.

Song Manman's parents came from the countryside. They were simple and honest farmers who lived an ordinary life for most of their lives.

The daughter they had raised with great effort was their pride and hope. This was their first time experiencing such an accident, and they were so panicked that they could only wipe away their tears helplessly, holding the doctor's hand and begging him desperately, hoping that he could save their daughter's life.

Fortunately, Shen Fengni arranged everything in an orderly manner. The old couple seemed to have found their backbone again, gradually calmed down, and decided to accompany their daughter for active treatment.

Upon learning that it was Shen Fengni who had advanced their daughter's medical expenses, the old couple were so moved that they burst into tears and almost knelt down to kowtow to her. Shen Fengni had to work hard to stop them, saying that there was no rush to pay the money back and that they should take care of their daughter and their own health first, as there was still a long way to go.

The traffic light on the sidewalk ahead switched colors, and the green man on the indicator light flashed, reminding pedestrians that it was time to move forward.

Shen Fengni exhaled a breath of white air and continued to think about the next plan in his mind as he walked forward.

Although Song Manman was physically weak, she was in good spirits after receiving guidance and encouragement from everyone. Her illness, though severe, was still in the early to middle stages and had not progressed to an irreversible stage, which was a blessing in disguise.

However, one hundred thousand yuan was far from enough to cover the subsequent treatment costs. Shen Fengni planned to sell her few jewelry and luxury goods for emergency use, and then take the time to study some public welfare software to see if crowdfunding was possible for Song Manman's situation.

If she didn't meet the requirements, she could also try to use her influence to raise funds for Song Manman. Although she would have to face many doubts at that time, the situation was urgent and she couldn't care less about anything else.

Shen Fengni thought to herself.

Another gust of wind blew off the hood of my down jacket.

Her hair was flying, snowflakes were falling on her neck, and the slight chill made Shen Fengni shiver.

The cell phone in his pocket vibrated at this moment. Shen Fengni didn't intend to pay attention to it, but when he glanced at the time on the clock tower not far away, he suddenly remembered something.

It was a quarter past six, which was past the time she had agreed with Zhezhi.

Shen Fengni hurriedly found a corner sheltered from the wind and took out her cell phone.

Just as she expected, the message was from Zhezhi.

Zhezhi: How are you?

Zhezhi: Don’t be anxious, just take care of things first.

After spending the entire afternoon in the hospital, Chen Fengni felt dizzy and for a moment forgot about the game she had agreed to play with Zhezhi. She didn't even remember to tell him that she would be back late.

Shen Fengni felt guilty and quickly replied: There are a lot of things to do, but they have been dealt with. I am going home now.

My fingers were exposed to the wind and snow and froze in an instant, making it difficult to type.

But she didn't want to make Zhezhi wait any longer, so she breathed a few times gently, and after feeling the warmth on her fingertips, she insisted on sending another message: Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.

Zhezhi: It’s okay, be careful and don’t worry.

Zhezhi: Go home and eat something, take a hot bath, and rest for a while before playing.

It was just ordinary concern, but it made Shen Fengni feel warm in her heart.

Although she was walking alone in the wind and snow, she would not feel so lonely as long as she thought that there was someone in this big world who cared about her.

Chen Fengni endured the cold and typed: I know, let’s talk when we get home.

She hit send and put her phone back in her pocket.

The hospital is about half an hour's drive from her home. She estimated that she would arrive home around seven o'clock, which was already past the time for opening the national gift package.

It’s a pity that I can’t be one of the first people to see the contents of the gift package.

Shen Fengni felt a little regretful, but also looked forward to it.

I look forward to the mysterious rewards in the gift package, and I look forward to spending the anniversary night with Zhezhi.

Perhaps it was because the snowy night made people feel lonely, or perhaps it was because she was too tired today, Chen Fengni found that she especially wanted to see Zhezhi at this moment.

It's not that I want to talk about anything or vent my emotions, I just want to see her.

It's good as long as the branch is there, even if you don't need to do anything with it.

She always feels at ease when she is with Zhezhi.

The corners of Shen Fengni's lips curled up slightly, and she couldn't help but quicken her pace.

When she sees Zhezhi later, she wants to...

My thoughts were interrupted by the harsh sound of brakes.

A huge impact force suddenly hit, and Shen Fengni was knocked out in an instant and fell heavily to the ground.

My vision suddenly turned, and the deep blue sky came into view.

Shen Fengni suddenly opened her eyes wide, and it took her a while to realize what had happened.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the car that had caused the accident back up a few meters and then hurried away into the distance. The light from the headlights swept across her body lying on the ground, stinging her eyes.

It smells like blood.

The tip of Shen Fengni's nose twitched.

I felt the warm touch of blood behind my head, and the pain engulfed my body like a tide, and then gradually became imperceptible.

My head felt dizzy and my body started to feel cold.

The blood spread on the snow and accumulated under his body into black and red lakes, which was shocking to see.

The limbs twitched involuntarily and the vision gradually blurred.

Shen Fengni tried hard to open her mouth and call for help, but her body was like a broken puppet, motionless, and no matter how she struggled, it was in vain.

She is going to die.

When she realized this, Shen Fengni found that she did not seem sad, and even felt inexplicably relieved.

Her life was trapped in a cage, with little right to choose, and there was nothing to be nostalgic about.

In a sense, death was a relief for her.

Shen Fengni struggled to curl the corners of her lips, revealing a faint smile.

Past scenes replayed before her eyes like a movie, and at one moment, she caught sight of a slender figure. The woman in white, her face mostly obscured by a veil, stared intently at her with a pair of clear, piercing eyes.

Broken branches.

Shen Fengni opened her mouth, wanting to call out the other person's name, but no sound came out.

It's not entirely without regrets.

If there is any unfulfilled wish, it would be not being able to see Zhezhi.

Snowflakes fell from the dome, and Shen Fengni's thin figure was soon covered with a layer of frost.

My eyelids grew heavy, the last ray of light vanished, and my consciousness fell into a dark abyss, sinking into an eternal sleep.

It can be considered as... freedom.

Shen Fengni thought.

***

There was wind and snow outside the window, but the sun was shining brightly in the virtual world.

The main city's quest area was packed, the NPCs invisible. Players chatted and laughed, excitedly discussing which side quest to tackle first. The newly released game costumes gleamed in the sunlight, each beautiful in its own way.

Jiang Zhuoyan stood under the shade of a tree at the main city gate, as quiet as a shadow.

Soft and tender cat meows came from not far away. Kittens followed their owners and ran past in groups, forming a string of fluffy little balls.

The mystery of the national gift package has been revealed, and the most surprising thing is the cat and pet.

Although it's a free pet, it's incredibly lifelike, with impeccable detail down to the smallest detail, from its appearance to its behavior. The cat's interactive system is incredibly rich, and its reactions are so realistic they're practically real, fulfilling the dreams of countless players who want to raise a cat online.

As soon as the gift pack was opened, the forum exploded and the servers were all full.

After all, who doesn’t want to have an innocent and cute kitten?

Especially when it is particularly well-behaved and cute, and the owner does not need to spend money and energy to take care of it, it becomes even more lovable.

This has truly become a cat-friendly world.

When Shen Fengni sees it later, she will definitely like it.

Jiang Zhuoyan chuckled and looked down at his feet.

A chubby calico cat is basking in the sun, its black eyes narrowed and its snow-white belly turned up, looking very comfortable.

This is the cat and pet she just got from the national gift pack. Perhaps it was fate that it looks a bit like Nini.

Jiang Zhuoyan teased the cat with the cat toy in her hand. The small colorful ball of wool on the top jumped lightly in the air, drawing colorful arcs.

The little Sanhua instantly became energetic, rolled over with its chubby body, and stretched out its claws to fiddle with it.

As cute as Nini.

Jiang Zhuoyan thought.

However, Nini seemed a little abnormal just now.

Before she entered the play cabin, Nini kept circling around her, meowing and looking a little anxious.

Jiang Zhuoyan didn't understand what was going on, so after making sure that he wasn't feeling unwell, he opened a can of food to comfort him.

At this moment, the light and shadow in front of her eyes flickered, and the figures of several players passed by and stopped in front of her.

"Are you alone, Miss? You've been standing here for quite some time."

The girl in the lead had a bright smile. The light-colored gauze dress she was wearing was a new model that had just been released at the mall. "If you can't find anyone to do the mission, how about we do it together?"

The game atmosphere of "Jiang Hu Nuo" is very good. There are often enthusiastic players who help with tasks and enjoy helping others, which is quite chivalrous.

Jiang Zhuoyan was used to it, so she didn't feel it was abrupt at all.

"Thank you, but no thanks." Jiang Zhuoyan's eyes curved softly, "I'm waiting for someone."