Pei Yunduo felt a pang of anxiety when she saw her father's gaze fall on Zhang Yuan. She remembered that her mother had seen Zhang Yuan walk her home before, and her mother had specifically asked about it. Now, worried that her parents might ask some embarrassing questions, she hurriedly explained, "Mom and Dad, this is my classmate Zhang Yuan. He's the one who found me tonight." Her voice was urgent, hoping to immediately divert her parents' attention and prevent them from developing too much curiosity or misunderstanding about Zhang Yuan.

Hearing his daughter's explanation, Pei Yanchuan nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his eyes. He knew Zhang Yuan was his daughter's classmate, also attending a prestigious school, and he seemed to have seen the boy at a parent-teacher conference. Pei Yanchuan said to Zhang Yuan, "Thank you, Zhang Yuan. Thanks to you, Yun Duo is safe." His voice was filled with gratitude, as well as the concern of an elder for a younger person.

Zhang Yuan stood to the side, looking somewhat reserved. He politely replied, "Uncle Pei, no need to thank me. Yun Duo and I are friends; this is what I should do." Although his voice was a little nervous, his eyes were firm, showing his concern for Pei Yun Duo and his respect for Pei Yan Chuan.

Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi both sensed Zhang Yuan's sincerity and politeness. They exchanged a glance, their impression of Zhang Yuan deepening. They knew how crucial Zhang Yuan's calmness and courage were to Pei Yunduo in this emergency. Pei Yanchuan thanked Zhang Yuan again: "Our whole family is very grateful to you, Zhang Yuan. If you ever need our help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Zhang Yuan bowed slightly, expressing his humility: "Uncle Pei, you're too kind. Yun Duo's safety is the most important thing; nothing else matters." His simple and sincere answer made Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi feel gratified. They knew that it was their daughter's good fortune to have such a responsible classmate at school.

Zhang Yuan stood by Pei Yunduo's hospital bed, watching her parents arrive. Though reluctant, he knew it was time to leave. Pei Yunduo's parents needed to be alone with their daughter, and she needed rest too. He gently said to Pei Yunduo, "Yunduo, get some rest. I'm going back now. Call me anytime if you need anything."

Pei Yunduo looked at Zhang Yuan, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Zhang Yuan. I really owe you a lot tonight." Her voice was weak, but full of sincerity.

Zhang Yuan smiled slightly, trying to ease the atmosphere: "It's okay, we're friends. You should rest and stop talking." He turned to Pei Yunduo's parents and said respectfully, "Uncle Pei, Aunt Gu, I'll take my leave now. You've worked hard too, get some rest."

Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi both expressed their gratitude to Zhang Yuan, knowing that without him, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Pei Yanchuan said, "Zhang Yuan, thank you so much for today. You are a good child, and our Pei family will remember your kindness."

Gu Yuanzhi nodded in agreement: "Yes, Zhang Yuan, we are really grateful to you. You saved our daughter, and we will never forget it."

Zhang Yuan scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Uncle Pei, Aunt Gu, you're too kind. Yun Duo is my friend, it's only right that I do this. I'll be going now, take care."

After speaking, Zhang Yuan quietly left the ward and gently closed the door. His feelings were complex, a mixture of worry for Pei Yunduo and self-affirmation. He knew he had done the right thing, and that made him proud.

Pei Yunduo's parents watched Zhang Yuan leave, their hearts filled with gratitude. They knew that Zhang Yuan was not only Pei Yunduo's classmate, but also her savior. They decided that once Pei Yunduo recovered, they would definitely thank Zhang Yuan and his family properly.

In the hospital room, Pei Yunduo lay quietly in bed, her heart filled with gratitude for Zhang Yuan. She knew that Zhang Yuan had not only saved her but also supported her when she needed help most. She decided that once she recovered, she would definitely thank Zhang Yuan properly. At the same time, she cherished her life and family even more; this experience had made her understand the fragility and preciousness of life.

Pei Yunduo felt her mother's warm embrace, and a blush crept onto her cheeks. She knew that the "young man" her mother mentioned was Zhang Yuan, the classmate who had lent a helping hand when she needed it most. She nodded slightly and replied softly, "Yes, Mom, it's him."

Gu Yuanzhi stroked her daughter's hair, her eyes full of affection: "This child is really good. We owe him a lot today." Her voice was gentle, but her eyes revealed a deeper meaning, as if hinting at her goodwill towards Zhang Yuan.

Pei Yunduo's heart raced slightly. She didn't know how to respond to her mother's unspoken meaning, so she could only whisper, "Yes, he's a good person."

Pei Yanchuan, standing to the side, joined the conversation: "Yun Duo, you should learn from Zhang Yuan in the future. He's not only courageous but also responsible." His words were full of praise, but he didn't forget to educate his daughter. Gu Yuanzhi continued, "Yes, Yun Duo, you really should thank Zhang Yuan this time. He not only saved you but also took you to the hospital. Such a friend is very rare."

Pei Yunduo nodded, a determined look in her eyes: "I know, Mom and Dad. When I get better, I will go and thank him in person."

Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi looked at their daughter, their hearts filled with joy. They knew that although the experience had been dangerous, it had also helped their daughter grow a lot. They believed that Pei Yunduo would learn from this incident and become more mature and resilient.

The atmosphere in the ward gradually warmed up. After going through this ordeal, the family of three cherished each other's company even more. Pei Yunduo slowly relaxed under her parents' loving care. Although she still felt some pain, her heart was filled with warmth and a sense of security. She knew that no matter when or where, home would always be her strongest support.