Chapter 179 may be the last chance.
If they could become sworn sisters, it would only benefit both of them.
But halfway through his sentence, he suddenly realized the crux of the problem.
The main character in this matter is not him, but Shen Cuifen.
Zou Qiuyue was startled and unconsciously touched the back of her head.
Yes, she hasn't asked Cuifen yet!
This realization made her heart tighten.
Recognizing relatives is a two-way street, not a one-sided act of giving.
If Cuifen is not happy about it, even if she agrees on the surface, it will leave a lingering resentment in the future.
She quickly looked away, preparing to apologize to Shen Cuifen.
Just as he was about to speak, Shen Cuifen laughed first.
"Of course I'd love to! I couldn't be happier!"
As she spoke, she took Zou Qiuyue's hand.
"That works!"
Zou Qiuyue made the decision decisively.
"Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll bring Old Song to your house for a formal family visit!"
Shen Cuifen nodded vigorously, her eyes shining.
The food on the stove is ready.
The three of them carried their bowls back to the ward and ate slowly.
After finishing their meal, it got dark, and one by one, the patients lay down to sleep in the ward.
Shen Cuifen closed her eyes, but she still felt uneasy.
She prayed that Song Xiaomei would not follow in her footsteps, and hoped that Shen Zhongshun's illness would not leave any lasting effects.
After what seemed like an eternity, exhaustion finally overcame anxiety.
My consciousness slowly sank, falling into a blurry dream.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.
Song Lei put on his coat and helped Shen Zhongshun slowly walk out of the room.
Zou Qiuyue picked up her medical record and medical insurance card and walked quickly toward the nurses' station.
Time passed second by second, and the sun rose directly overhead.
Song Lei and Shen Zhongshun sat down to rest, their complexions much rosier than yesterday.
Zou Qiuyue returned with a smile on her face, carrying several receipts and two lunch boxes.
"I'm too lazy to go back. The food in the hospital cafeteria is pretty good. Let's eat here before we leave."
As Zou Qiuyue spoke, she lifted the lid of the lunchbox.
"Okay! You've worked so hard these past few days. Once I'm better, I'll cook something nice for you to make you feel better!"
Song Lei smiled as he accepted the lunchbox, his tone sincere.
These past few days, Zou Qiuyue has been busy with everything, without any hesitation.
He saw it all and was deeply grateful, already planning to repay the favor properly in the future.
Zou Qiuyue smiled and readily agreed without hesitation.
As soon as he finished lunch, Shen Zhongshun frowned and muttered to himself.
"Aunt Qiuya, Uncle Song, can't you stay a few more days? It's so lively here."
The ward has been bustling with activity these past few days, with people talking and others keeping him company.
Now that everyone is about to leave, he suddenly feels empty inside.
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Cuifen gently patted him.
"You silly child, is the hospital a nursing home? You'd rather stay a few more days!"
Shen Zhongshun lowered his head, his cheeks puffing out slightly.
In the past two days, he could tell that Shen Cuifen and Zou Qiuyue had been talking a lot.
He felt that his mother seemed much more relaxed than before.
Now, Shen Cuifen will take the initiative to bring up things from the past.
That long-lost vitality finally slowly returned to her.
He also likes Song Lei and Zou Qiuyue.
They are straightforward and kind people.
And then there's Song Xiaomei, the girl with the ponytail who always smiles.
She would call him "little brother" and chat with him.
Her voice is crisp and clear, which makes people feel comfortable.
Shen Zhongshun had long secretly regarded her as his own sister.
“Zhongshun, once you recover, I’ll come to visit you at your home with your Uncle Song and Sister Xiaomei, how about that?”
Song Lei gently patted Shen Zhongshun's shoulder, his eyes full of sincerity.
"Let's bring a barbecue grill, eat and chat, it'll be so lively!"
"Yes, and your sister Xiaomei's boyfriend too. Our whole family will go and make it a lively occasion."
As soon as the words left her mouth, both Shen Cuifen and Zou Qiuyue stopped in their tracks.
Shen Zhongshun was so excited he almost jumped up.
"Okay! My mom will definitely kill a chicken! She'll save the biggest drumstick for you!"
He couldn't help but start planning that he should keep the fattest speckled chicken in the house and slaughter it when the guests came.
Zou Qiuyue quietly tugged at Song Lei's sleeve and whispered.
"Let's go, it's time to go back."
Song Lei nodded, smiled at Chen Cuifen, and gave her a few words of advice.
"Take good care of yourself, and keep an eye on Chung Shun."
After the two left, Shen Cuifen suddenly felt a sense of emptiness in the room.
She was actually hoping that Zhou Wenjuan would come and cause trouble again.
At least there's still some movement.
For two whole days, Zhou Wenjuan and Lu Zhongping were completely silent, as if they didn't exist.
That noon, after finishing her lunch, Shen Cuifen took Shen Zhongshun downstairs for a walk.
Just as I was about to put his coat on him, I looked up and saw Zou Qiuyue standing at the end of the corridor.
She was carrying several bags and headed straight for the inpatient department.
Shen Cuifen's heart skipped a beat.
These past few days she's been wanting to visit Zou Qiuyue's family, but she doesn't dare leave Shen Zhongshun alone at the hospital.
Zou Qiuyue walked away.
Shen Cuifen stood there, her lips moved, but she ultimately did not utter a sound.
Shen Zhongshun suddenly shouted.
"Aunt Qiuya!"
Zou Qiuyue heard Shen Zhongshun's voice and looked up.
As soon as his gaze fell on Shen Cuifen, his tense expression gradually relaxed.
A faint smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
Shen Cuifen rushed to Zou Qiuyue, her face full of surprise and concern.
"Qiuya, what are you doing here? And why are you crying?"
She frowned as she looked at Zou Qiuyue's reddened eyes, her voice suddenly rising.
"Has something happened?"
"It's okay, it's really okay."
Zou Qiuya quickly shook her head.
"I was just worried about Zhongshun, so I came here specifically to check on it."
As she spoke, she shook the plastic bag in her hand.
Shen Cuifen's gaze swept over the bag.
Seeing that it contained some snacks, fruits, and daily necessities, I immediately knew what it was all about.
Everything was brought, so it doesn't seem like a spur-of-the-moment decision.
She breathed a slight sigh of relief; it was probably nothing serious.
"Oh dear, why did you go to all this trouble?"
Thinking about it, her tone softened a bit.
"We're being discharged tomorrow! You're busy at home all by yourself, how can you have time to travel back and forth?"
Zou Qiuyue looked around.
The corridor was noisy, so she lowered her voice.
"I knew you were leaving soon, so I specifically chose to come today. If I had come any later, I probably wouldn't have had the chance."
Upon hearing this, Shen Cuifen was slightly taken aback, but then she understood.
Zou Qiuyue came specifically for her; she wanted to say something to her face-to-face.
The two tacitly stopped talking and helped Shen Zhongshun slowly walk towards a corner of the hospital.
There was an inconspicuous little pavilion there.
Zou Qiuyue put down what she was carrying on the bench and opened a bag of pastries.
In an instant, a rich and sweet aroma of pastries wafted out.
"Zhongshun, come here, Auntie bought you some jujube paste cake."
She smiled with her head down, her tone affectionate.
"Go sit over there and eat. I'll talk to your mother for a bit."
Shen Zhongshun's eyes widened when he saw it.
He swallowed hard and stole a glance at Shen Cuifen.
Seeing that her mother didn't stop her, she carefully took the two pieces of pastry.
"Thank you... Aunt Qiuya."
After saying that, he took a few steps back and hid at the other end of the pavilion.
Zou Qiuyue picked up another piece of jujube paste cake and handed it to Shen Cuifen.
"Try a bite too."
Her voice was gentle.
"This is made by a long-established shop in the city. It's really sweet. You'll definitely like it."
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