Ni Sitian blushed, not wanting her to dwell on the topic any longer, and quickly changed the subject, saying, "How did you know I was here? Aren't you going to have surgery with Mom today?"

"My mom just had surgery, and my dad is with her in the ward right now. When I went to the nurses' station just now, a nurse mentioned your name, so I asked about it and came to check on her." Xiang Zhilan's teasing smile faded, and she asked with genuine concern, "What's wrong? Does your wound still hurt?"

"She's much better now." Ni Sitian smiled faintly and asked, "How is Xiang's mother? Did the surgery go smoothly?"

"Yes, everything went smoothly. She should wake up tonight." Xiang Zhilan tucked Ni Sitian in and complained, "You didn't even tell me you were having surgery. Don't you even consider me your sister?"

"Last night was quite sudden; I fainted from the pain before I could even tell anyone," Ni Sitian explained.

"Then why did your Mr. Xu come back so quickly?" Xiang Zhilan remembered that Xu Tingchuan had gone to the United States on a business trip.

Ni Sitian then recounted the events of the previous night to Xiang Zhilan in detail, and finally smiled faintly, saying, "I didn't know he would come back so quickly. When I opened my eyes and saw him, I thought I was dreaming."

"You're getting a good deal and still acting innocent." Xiang Zhilan scoffed, then chuckled, "Your Mr. Xu is certainly quite attentive to you. Have you thought clearly about your feelings now?"

Ni Sitian was silent for a moment, then nodded and responded softly.

Xiang Zhilan didn't ask any more questions. She chatted with her for a while longer before getting up and leaving.

As I left the ward, I saw Xu Tingchuan making a phone call by the window, seemingly discussing work-related matters.

As Xiang Zhilan passed by him, she chuckled softly and said, "Congratulations."

Xu Tingchuan glanced at her, puzzled, but she said nothing more and walked away.

Assistant Yu's voice continued to come from the other end of the phone. He regained his composure and continued to listen to Assistant Yu's report, his brow furrowing slightly.

“Since it’s been acquired by the Fantasia Group, there’s no need for you to stay there anymore. Come back first, and we’ll make arrangements for New York later.” Xu Tingchuan’s brows were furrowed. The acquisition, which he had been preparing for for nearly half a year, had failed, and the pressure he would have to bear was considerable.

After finishing his phone call with Assistant Yu, Secretary Xue came over with her laptop and some documents and handed them to him.

Xu Tingchuan took the document and said to Secretary Xue, "I won't be going back to the company for the next few days, and I won't be going to New York either. Please inform Vice President Chen and tell him to prepare for his trip to New York."

"Yes." Secretary Xue nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked with concern, "How is Madam's health?"

"Appendicitis surgery, will be discharged in a few days," Xu Tingchuan said casually.

Secretary Xue was a little surprised. She had heard from Assistant Yu on the phone that the president was rushing back so urgently, so she wondered what serious matter it could be. It turned out to be just appendicitis.

A simple appendectomy could make the workaholic boss abandon such an important matter and rush back overnight. It seems the little wife's importance has increased even further.

Xu Tingchuan didn't say anything more to Secretary Xue and went straight to the ward.

Inside the ward, Ni Sitian was idly reading a comic book that Xu Jiayue had brought when she saw him come in out of the corner of her eye. She immediately put down the book, gave him a sweet smile, and said, "You're back."

Xu Tingchuan put down what he was holding and touched Ni Sitian's hand with the IV drip attached; it was a little cold.