Chapter 502: Cautious

In his eyes, besides ecstasy, there was also a hint of cautious expectation and a tenderness that he dared not hope for.

At this moment, they were no longer a quarrelsome couple, but two parents who were ecstatic that their daughter had survived the disaster.

Nian Nian's little hand moved, as if she wanted to grab something. Ji Wan immediately put his fingers into her little hand, and was gently wrapped by her soft little hand.

"Mom." Nian Nian called softly again, with a hint of dependence in her voice.

"Dad." She looked at Chi Wenyan again, and a very faint smile appeared on her little face, so pure that it was not stained by a trace of dust.

Chi Wenyan's heart was struck hard by this smile, and all his hardness and defenses collapsed at this moment. Ji Wan's lips also unconsciously curled up slightly because of his daughter's small smile.

The two looked at each other and smiled. In that smile, there was relief, satisfaction, and shared joy after going through hardships.

The smell of disinfectant in the ward seemed to be less pungent, and was replaced by an inextricable warmth and love.

All the previous resentment and estrangement were temporarily dispelled at this moment by their daughter's little call and innocent smile. All that was left in their hearts was deep love for their daughter and infinite expectations for the future.

They will always stay by Nian Nian's side, protecting her until she fully recovers, until she jumps around again and calls out for mom and dad.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight filtered through the gaps in the blinds, casting patches of light into the ward.

The smell of disinfectant is still in the air, but it is no longer so pungent because of the renewed vitality of the little life.

The doctor and the nurse came to the ward on time and performed a series of detailed examinations on Nian Nian.

The instrument made regular, light sounds, and each sound tugged at the hearts of Ji Wan and Chi Wenyan.

After a while, the doctor put down his stethoscope and a relieved smile appeared on his face. "Mr. Chi, Mrs. Chi, Miss Nian Nian is recovering very well. Her vital signs are stable, and all indicators are moving in the right direction. She has a strong will to live, which is a very good sign. From now on, as long as she rests well and pays close attention, she will be able to be transferred back to the general ward soon."

Ji Wan's nerves, which had been tense all night, suddenly relaxed the moment he heard these words.

She leaned over, a gentle smile on her eyes and eyebrows. She gently kissed the sweat on Nian Nian's forehead, and there was an imperceptible tremor in her voice: "Nian Nian is great, our Nian Nian is the strongest."

Chi Wenyan stood aside, his tall body looking a little tired from not sleeping all night, with a clear dark blue under his eyes, but his deep eyes burst into a scorching light because of the doctor's words.

He stared at the doctor, hearing every word clearly, but anxiously confirmed again: "Really? Doctor, is Nian Nian really okay?"

"Please rest assured, the operation was a complete success. The donor's bone marrow has integrated perfectly with Nian Nian, and there are currently no signs of rejection," the doctor explained gently, his tone reassuring. "The child has a strong physical foundation and a strong will to live. This is the key to her recovery."

"Thank you, doctor, thank you so much!" Ji Wan thanked him repeatedly, his eyes turning slightly red uncontrollably. Those were tears of joy and relief.

After the doctors and nurses left, the ward returned to a temporary tranquility.

Nian Nian was still sleeping soundly. Her little face was no longer as pale as yesterday, but had a healthy blush on it. Her even breathing sounded like the most beautiful music.

Ji Wan stood up and turned her gaze to Chi Wenyan. The coldness that had briefly melted last night when her daughter woke up now condensed again in her eyes.

Her voice was calm, yet filled with a resoluteness that brooked no argument: "Chi Wenyan, I'll take care of Nian Nian here, and the doctor says her condition is stable. There are still many things waiting for you to deal with at the company, so you can go back."

Chi Wenyan's tall body shook violently, and the warmth that had just risen in his eyes because of his daughter's improvement quickly solidified as if blown by a cold wind.

He stared at Ji Wan intently. The eyes that had once been filled with ecstasy were now filled with hurt and confusion. His voice was hoarse from a sleepless night: "Wanwan, I won't leave. I want to stay with Nian Nian, and I want to stay with you too."

"I don't need your company." Ji Wan turned her face away resolutely, not looking into his eyes that could easily soften her heart. "Your presence is distracting me. I will find a way to pay you back for Nian Nian's medical expenses."

Chi Wenyan paid the hospital's money in advance.

"Don't worry about the medical expenses!" Chi Wenyan stepped forward, his tone urgent and with a hint of pain. "Wanwan, I know you are still angry with me, but Nian Nian is our daughter. It is our joint responsibility to take care of her. How can I leave?"

Ji Wan's heart was pierced by the eagerness in his words, but Su Jiujiu's face immediately flashed through her mind, and all her hesitation instantly melted away. She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound even colder. "Alright, since you won't leave, I'll stay with you for a while."

She took a deep breath and continued, "But next, I'm going to visit Sun Zhou. He's Nian Nian's savior, and I must go and thank him in person for this kindness."

The two words "Sun Zhou" were like an invisible thorn that pierced Chi Wenyan's heart.

That man was not only Nian Nian's bone marrow donor, but also Ji Wan's first love in college. He was a thorn in his heart that he couldn't remove. His Adam's apple rolled a few times with difficulty, and his voice was suppressed: "I'll go with you."

"No need." Ji Wan spat out these three words coldly, with a sense of alienation that left no room for negotiation. "You can stay here and take care of Nian Nian, or just leave. It's your choice."

After saying that, she didn't give Chi Wenyan any chance to speak. She turned around and took out the things she had prepared long ago from her bag, then walked out of the ward without looking back.

The sound of high heels stepping on the floor was like a heavy hammer hitting Chi Wenyan's heart.

He stretched out his hand, wanting to grab the resolute figure, but his fingertips only touched cold air.

The feeling of dejection and powerlessness overwhelmed him like a tide. He stood there, his eyes fixed on the closed door, his chest filled with overwhelming pain and regret.

Sun Zhou's ward is on another floor. Compared with Nian Nian's VIP ward, it looks much simpler, but it is also clean and tidy.

Ji Wan knocked on the door gently, and when he heard a voice saying "Come in" from inside, he pushed the door open and walked in.

A middle-aged woman who looked like a nurse was supporting Sun Zhou, trying to help him sit more comfortably.

Sun Zhou was wearing a blue and white striped hospital gown. His face was a little paler than in yesterday's video, but he was still in good spirits.