Chapter 211 Four Men

Duan Ye had just left the ward to complete the formalities when the ward door was pushed open again.

Xie Chi, carrying a high-quality-looking food container, asked, "Are you hungry?"

Ji Wanqing was stunned as she held the breakfast that the unknown person had brought her; it turned out to be her favorite xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

Before she could even reply, two more people appeared at the ward door, almost bumping into each other.

Pei Yu and Meng Chao each carried a box. Xie Chi turned his head, and their eyes met. For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

Everyone's gaze involuntarily swept over the breakfast in the other person's hand, and then they tacitly looked at Ji Wanqing, who was holding breakfast on the hospital bed.

Ji Wanqing almost choked on her own saliva when she saw the three people filing in and the breakfasts in their hands.

"Hey, Dr. Pei, making rounds so early and bringing your own food?" Xie Chi broke the silence first, a half-smile playing on his lips, his tone full of teasing.

Pei Yu remained expressionless, adjusted his glasses, and spoke in a gentle yet composed tone.

"The porridge in the cafeteria is cooked until soft and tender, which is suitable for patients. I also came to check on Qingtian's situation." His gaze fell on Ji Wanqing's face, filled with concern. "Is your wound any better today?"

"I feel much better, Dr. Pei, thank you," Ji Wanqing replied quickly, feeling a slight flush on her cheeks.

Ignoring the undercurrent between the two, Meng Chao strode to the bedside, slammed the heavy plastic bag he was carrying onto the bedside table with a thud.

"Sunny day! Look what delicious food I brought you! Steamed buns, shrimp dumplings, braised chicken feet in black bean sauce, red rice rolls with salted egg... these are all the things you said you wanted to eat in the last live stream! Eat them while they're hot!"

As he spoke, he reached for the bag, completely unaware that the bedside table was almost overflowing with other breakfasts, as well as the exquisite lunchboxes that Duan Ye had brought.

"Don't bark, brother... wait..." Ji Wanqing looked at the bedside table, which was now surrounded by various breakfasts, and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I... I just ate a little bit, and this..."

She pointed to the pile of things, her meaning clear: there was just too much!

Xie Chi chuckled and placed the food box he had brought on the edge of the only small table with some empty space. He slowly opened the lid, revealing a beautifully arranged nutritious meal, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, with an enticing color.

"Eat something nutritious, and you'll recover faster."

His tone was certain, as if he were the only correct choice.

Pei Yu looked at this scene, shook his head helplessly, gently placed the cafeteria tray he had brought aside, and said softly.

"It's okay, eat a little of whatever you want, or leave it if you don't want to. The main thing is to replenish your energy, so don't force yourself."

Looking at the scene before her and the expectant gazes of the three men, Ji Wanqing felt utterly overwhelmed.

She rubbed her forehead, feeling both helpless and wanting to laugh. "Um... thank you, thank you so much everyone, but... I really can't eat this much..."

She had barely finished speaking when Duan Ye, who had just finished the discharge procedures, pushed open the door and came back.

He paused at the door when he saw the unexpected breakfast expo in the ward and the three uninvited guests crowding around the bed. His handsome face was expressionless, except for a barely perceptible twitch of his eyebrows.

"The formalities are complete," he stated calmly, his gaze sweeping over the dazzling array of breakfast items before finally settling on Ji Wanqing's face, which was filled with helplessness.

Immediately, all eyes, including Ji Wanqing's pleading gaze, focused on Duan Ye, who had just entered the room.

"She's already eaten. You can keep these for yourselves," Duan Ye said calmly, trying to smooth things over for Ji Wanqing.

Meng Chao stepped forward and punched him in the chest, "Well, you're something else! When did you get here without even sending me a message!"

Duan Ye glanced at him. "Didn't I already tell you that on the phone?"

Although Pei Yu and Xie Chi didn't say anything, they knew who this person was.

Photos of the street vendor are not hard to find; there are many online. They already knew that Qingye was the street vendor, and they knew who it was just by looking at his face.

Ji Wanqing glanced at the breakfast spread across the table and felt that if she stayed any longer, she would end up like she was yesterday.

She took a quiet breath and tried to put on a smile.

"Um... thank you so much for coming to see me and bringing so much delicious food." She paused. "But I've already completed the discharge procedures and I'm feeling great now. I'd like to visit my mother in her ward first, and then go straight home. I definitely can't finish all this breakfast by myself, and it would be such a waste."

As she spoke, she picked up the exquisitely presented food box that Xie Chi had brought and gave him an apologetic smile.

“Brother, this looks very nutritious. My mom needs nutrition too. I’ll bring it to her. She’ll be very happy.”

Xie Chi's expression, which was initially displeased that Duan Ye had beaten him to it, softened slightly after hearing Ji Wanqing's words.

She didn't refuse; instead, she thought of her mother and chose the food he brought.

This feeling of being treated specially dispelled most of his displeasure.

He nodded, his tone still carrying his distinctive cadence, but noticeably softer, "Mm."

Ji Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the large bag that Meng Chao had brought.

"Don't bark, big brother. You bought too much. My mom and I can't finish it all. Look, the nurses at the nurses' station are working hard to take care of me. How about... we share some with them for breakfast? Is that okay?"

Meng Chao wasn't usually a difficult person, so when he heard her say that, he immediately waved his hand.

"no problem."

He even offered to help lift the bags, as if he wanted to distribute them himself.

Then, Ji Wanqing looked at the cafeteria meal Pei Yu had brought, her tone becoming even gentler.

"Dr. Pei, thank you so much for bringing me porridge from the cafeteria. I appreciate your kindness, but... why don't you take this porridge home for your work lunch? Or give it to other patients who need it?"

She knew that Pei Yu, as a doctor, was very understanding and wouldn't fuss over such a small matter.

Pei Yu watched as she arranged everything meticulously, taking care of everyone's feelings without putting himself in a difficult position, and of course, he couldn't bear to put her in a difficult position either.

He nodded gently, "Okay, you can arrange it. I need to go back and check on the patients anyway."

He picked up the lunchbox and added, "After you are discharged from the hospital, be sure to rest, keep your wrist dry, and apply the medicine on time."

"Yes, I understand, thank you, Dr. Pei," Ji Wanqing replied obediently.

After making the arrangements, Ji Wanqing stood up, picked up Xie Chi's food box, and spoke to the men.

"Well... I'll go see my mom first, so she won't worry. You all go about your own business, you really don't need to stay with me anymore, I can manage on my own."

Although her tone was soft, her attitude was very firm.

The four men exchanged glances, knowing that continuing would only make her more uncomfortable.

Xie Chi put his hands in his coat pockets and said casually, "Yeah, call me if you need anything."

After saying that, he left the ward first.

Meng Chao smiled helplessly as he carried the bag of breakfast intended for the nurses.

"Okay, I'll go deliver the breakfasts now. Keep in touch!"