In the dim light of the hospital corridor, Xia Shuqin smiled, her eyes crinkling, and gently tapped Xia Wan's forehead a few times with her hand. Her movements were gentle and soothing, like a breeze rippling across a clear lake.
Her eyes were filled with doting affection, like a deep lake, regarding Xia Wan as the most precious and unique treasure in the world. Every glance was filled with endless tenderness and love.
Just then, the previously closed ward door seemed to be slowly pushed by an invisible hand, and suddenly swayed slightly, making a slight "creak" sound. The sound echoed in the silent corridor, as if tolling the bell of destiny, announcing the imminent arrival of a brand new moment.
Immediately afterwards, Xia Xiong's tall and upright figure came into everyone's view.
He stood tall and proud, his posture like an ancient pine tree weathered by time, exuding an aura of dignity and composure honed by the years, like a majestic mountain peak that gave people a sense of security.
With a mix of trepidation and anticipation, Xia Wan walked lightly to the door of the ward, tiptoed slightly, and cautiously peered inside through the transparent glass of the door.
On the hospital bed, my father lay quietly. His familiar face was still shrouded in fatigue, his complexion slightly pale, like the lingering snow in winter. Beads of sweat were faintly visible on his forehead, reflecting the light and shimmering faintly.
However, there was a clear sense of relief in his eyes, like a calm lake after a raging storm, undisturbed, as if all the past entanglements and pain had been quietly swallowed up by the lake water and disappeared.
Sitting on the chair beside the hospital bed, Xia Xiong leaned forward slightly, nodded slightly, and his face was as calm as a deep lake, without any ripples, as if everything in the world was under his control.
His eyes were deep and reserved, like a dark hole in the night sky, seemingly containing endless wisdom and strategy, making him unfathomable.
However, if one were to observe closely, one could discover a subtle, almost imperceptible hint of pleasure hidden deep within his profound gaze.
That fleeting joy is like the faintest starlight in the night sky; though not dazzling, it brings warmth and a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
At that very moment, Xia Shuqin, who had been waiting anxiously by her side, suddenly stood up like a joyful little bird that had been freed from its cage after being imprisoned for a long time. Her movements were nimble and swift, and she rushed forward in a few steps.
Her face was filled with anxiety and concern, her eyes shining with eagerness like two bright stars. She couldn't wait to ask, "Dad, brother, you've finally finished talking! Tell me quickly, how did it go? Has brother made a decision?"
As she spoke, her gaze, like a nimble butterfly, darted back and forth between her father and elder brother, her eyes filled with eager anticipation, as if waiting for a crucial answer that could determine the fate of the family.
Xia Xiong simply stood quietly to the side without saying a word, and everyone's eyes were immediately focused on Xia Jianguo, who was sitting on the hospital bed.
Xia Jianguo took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, as if trying to inhale all the surrounding air into his lungs, seemingly trying to calm the complex and tangled emotions in his heart.
That breath carried his past memories, present struggles, and future expectations, as if it inhaled all the courage and determination to face the unknown.
Then, he slowly spoke, his voice not loud, but steady and powerful, each word as heavy as a thousand pounds, carrying an unquestionable firmness: "I have decided... once my body has recovered a little more, I will go home with you."
Upon hearing this, Xia Shuqin was stunned for a moment, a look of astonishment flashing across her face. Her eyes widened, as if she could not believe what she was hearing.
But just moments later, a radiant smile bloomed on her face, as bright as flowers in full bloom in spring.
"Great news! Big brother, everyone at home has been looking forward to your return every day! Now, our family can finally be reunited!"
Her joy was like a flood bursting its banks, overflowing from her words and giving her a unique radiance.
Her cheeks flushed like the sunset, and her eyes sparkled with tears of happiness, like glittering stars, as if all her dreams of many years had come true in that instant.
Perhaps it was truly because of the wondrous and mysterious bond of blood ties that Xia Shuqin found it so natural, fluent, easy, and enjoyable to talk to this long-lost elder brother.
Their conversation seemed devoid of any barriers caused by time and distance, just like that of close relatives who had always lived together and never separated. Every word was full of warmth and care, conveying a deep sense of family affection.
Xia Wan and Xia Tao exchanged a glance, and in that instant, everything around them seemed to stand still, time frozen into an eternal scene.
Their eyes met in the air, as if it were a silent touch between souls. Through each other's eyes, they clearly captured that subtle sense of reassurance.
This innate understanding requires no words; a single glance can convey a thousand words.
At this moment, they felt genuinely relieved by their father's decision and filled with joy at the upcoming family reunion.
Just then, Xia Jianguo, who had been silent all along, slowly turned his gaze toward the two of them.
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