When I woke up again, it was truly dark. Opening my eyes, all I saw was darkness. Looking around, I could only see a sliver of light filtering through the curtain by the door, and I could faintly hear voices coming from inside.

"Are you really alright? Why hasn't she woken up yet?"

"Don't worry, I checked on her myself, how can you not trust her? She's in good health, and she's been taking care of herself for the past few months. She's just a little tired from suddenly increasing her activity level, but she'll be fine after some rest."

Don't be so nervous. You need to be careful during pregnancy, but that doesn't mean you can't move around at all. She's usually very active and in good physical condition, so this level of activity shouldn't be a problem for her.

Today, she's been resting too much these past few months, and her body is a little unaccustomed to it all at once. She'll be fine after moving around a bit.

However, Qinghuai, she is pregnant, not injured or sick. She still needs necessary activity, especially someone like her. I know you all feel sorry for her, but don't suddenly make her do nothing. If she can maintain a stable level of activity, she'll suffer less and have less pain during childbirth.

Jian Dan had just woken up and was still a little groggy, but what was that sound?

She sat up, supporting herself on the edge of the bed. Hearing the sound, the person outside quickly walked in, and the light of the oil lamp illuminated the dimly lit rest room.

"Honey, you're awake? How are you feeling? Here, have some water."

With the help of the lamplight, Jian Dan finally saw the other person clearly.

"Second Aunt? Is that really you? When did you get here? I thought I misheard."

"You're really something, kid. You're pregnant and still running around everywhere."

There was no reproach in Tang Sumei's tone. Ever since she learned that Cheng Jin was pregnant, she had been thinking about coming to see him, but she had been busy all the time. This time, when she learned that Cheng Jin was coming, she happened to have no patients and her work was almost finished, so she simply came along.

Who knew I'd receive such a big surprise right after arriving?

After calming down, Jian Dan realized what had happened, slightly increasing the distance between them, feeling somewhat guilty.

"Second Aunt, I'm sorry, I didn't protect Xiao An well. He... Xiao An is injured too."

Tang Sumei patted her harder.

"You child, he's my son, isn't he your brother? Do you think I don't know you?"

Your second aunt has seen how you've treated those two boys all these years, and I know you've definitely done your best.

They chose this path themselves, and they're not young anymore. When Xiao Chao was this age, he was already going on missions on his own. Compared to Xiao Chao, they're already living a life of luxury. They were bound to have this day sooner or later. Now, with you by their side guiding them and showing them the way, they already have a lot of advantages.

I was actually mentally prepared for what happened today. This was a step they had to take. He only suffered minor injuries, Dandan, please don't blame yourself so much, really.

Your second aunt knows everything you've done for them, and she should thank you.

"Your second uncle and I are in such a predicament now, and those two, if it weren't for you and Xiao Chao, who knows where we'd be right now. Their current abilities are largely thanks to you, so you mustn't say things like that to your second aunt again."

Jian Dan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Second Aunt, I'm glad you don't blame me."

"What are you saying? They're not three or five-year-old children who need someone to hold their hands and guide them. They're all grown up, young men. Let me tell you, they understand everything. To be honest, even I didn't expect that they'd be so much more mature now, in how they think about things."

I had heard Xiao Chao say before that they were more sensible now, but I didn't expect them to be so sensible. Not only are they sensible, but they have also grown up. Their thinking is no longer as naive as before. Really.

I heard from Xiao An that their plans for the future are very organized and perfectly suited to their personalities and interests. Really, even though I haven't been around these past few years, and I only see them a few times a year and we mostly just chat, you've really taken excellent care of them.”

In the past few years, although I have spent a long time in the army, the period when I first came here had a significant impact on my two children, which they often talk about. Moreover, whenever I had the chance, I would send them things, such as food, clothes, and later books and money.

Occasionally, when he went back, he would take them up the mountain and let them run all over the mountain. At home, they were never polite and encouraged him in various ways. With the influence of what they saw and heard in their daily lives, Cheng Jin had long been receiving filial piety from his two nephews.

No matter how you look at it, this is all parental work. Not just for the two children, Cheng Jin has said more than once that he is still a child himself, but he is always worrying about being a parent.

What Jian Dan was most anxious about was what happened today. Once it was out in the open, she felt relieved.

"Second Aunt, can you stay a few more days this time? Um, Xiao Rui, Xiao Rui went up the mountain too, didn't you see him just now?"

Okay, let's bring up another topic, which is another bombshell.

“I know that when it comes to things like going up the mountain, Xiao Rui is definitely more reassuring than Xiao An. That kid is always more perceptive in this regard than Xiao An. Besides, with two team leaders leading the team, what do I have to worry about?”

"Ha, Second Aunt, you're being a bit biased. Aren't you afraid they'll be hurt?"

Tang Sumei also smiled.

"So what if I'm biased? They knew it all along anyway. Let them be sad if they want!"

"Ha ha!"

Having seen it with her own eyes and confirmed that Cheng An's injuries were minor and Zheng Aiguo's life was not in danger, Jian Dan was finally relieved and could finally think of other things. Looking at the pitch-black outside and the quietness of the clinic, she was somewhat surprised.

"I'm getting a little hungry. What time is it? Will they be back soon?"

Qin Qinghuai finally got a chance to speak, and stood up from the hospital bed next to him.

"I got your dinner from the cafeteria tonight. I'll heat it up for you. It's almost dawn, so have something to eat first. I'll cook you something delicious when you get home in the morning."

There's no news from them yet, but they should be back soon. Even if they start mining, they'll need to come back to discuss the terms and conditions.

"Alright, alright, you're a patient, don't worry so much. Eat something and lie down for a while. There are so many people around, don't worry about them."

Simply snuggled up to her and acted coquettishly.

"I'm just worried about Xiao Rui."

"Go! Go! Go,"

Tang Sumei feigned disdain, but her face was full of pleased smiles.

“Your uncle and maternal uncle came to see you last night. They stayed for half a day, but you didn’t wake up before they left. They might come over again after breakfast this morning.”

"Ah, I know, Auntie. Why don't you come home with me for a while and get some sleep? You had surgery and then stayed up all night with me. Your eyes are all red. If my Uncle saw this, he would be heartbroken."

Simple, straightforward yet acknowledging Tang Sumei's efforts, made Tang Sumei feel even more pleased, and she couldn't hide her smile.

"You silly child, are you being too formal with your second aunt again? You're even teasing me?"