In Shangyang in autumn, the temperature doesn't drop drastically, but you can still feel the change of seasons.
Ye Zhao wore a light blue knit sweater and a blue denim skirt today, looking youthful and energetic. Her long, dark hair was draped over her shoulders, adding a touch of gentleness.
Today was the day she was going to the hospital to change her dressing. She also wanted to visit Sister Li at the hospital. Xiao Lin had been too busy the past two days to take her there, so she took the opportunity to visit Sister Li while she was changing her dressing.
Yuanbao was also wearing a denim outfit today, and standing next to Ye Zhao, they looked like they were wearing matching family outfits.
Knowing he was going to the city, he became unusually lively.
After getting in the car, he turned to Ye Zhao and asked, "Mom, are we going to see Aunt Lili?"
Ye Zhao stroked his soft hair and replied, "Yes, Aunt Lili is also injured. Mom will go and see her."
Upon hearing this, Yuanbao frowned slightly, remained silent for a few seconds as if deep in thought, and then said in his childish voice, "Mommy, you must be careful next time you go to the mountains and pay attention to safety."
Hearing this from the three-year-old child, Ye Zhao was touched. She smiled and touched his fair cheek, replying, "Mommy knows."
Yuanbao pouted and said again, "Yuanbao will feel bad if Mommy gets hurt..."
"Mom knows!"
Little Yuanbao happily pressed his face against the car window, looking at the various things outside with great curiosity, occasionally asking a question or two.
Ye Zhao was discussing the evening's menu with Kobayashi in the driver's seat. Tonight, she planned to treat the Jiang family's employees to dinner, so another task she had in Jiashui was to purchase ingredients.
Shangyang isn't actually that far from Jiashui, only about half an hour's drive away. However, they don't usually come here unless there's something going on, so Ye Zhao doesn't know Jiashui very well and has to rely on Xiao Lin for things like grocery shopping.
Ye Zhao bought a fruit basket and a bouquet of flowers and took them to the hospital.
Sister Li's injuries have healed considerably, and her family is taking care of her. Because she was worried about entertaining guests that evening, Ye Zhao chatted with her for a while before going to change her dressing.
After changing the dressing, Xiao Lin led Yuan Bao ahead, while Ye Zhao followed slowly behind, leaning on her cane.
The hospital in Jiashui City was bustling with people, all walking hurriedly with worried expressions. Ye Zhao had never really liked hospitals; they were just too oppressive. And every time she came, it was because someone was sick. She didn't want anyone close to her to be sick.
Amidst the bustling crowd, Ye Zhao carefully made her way out, leaning on her cane, glancing occasionally at Xiao Lin and Yuan Bao ahead.
Suddenly a voice came from behind, calling out a name.
"Ji Xiao!"
Ye Zhao froze for a moment, then suddenly turned around and saw a familiar figure hurrying away and disappearing around the corner.
She must be mistaken. How could he possibly be here?
Ye Zhao smiled, shook her head, and turned to walk out of the hospital.
Xiao Lin took Ye Zhao and her son to the largest market in Jiashui. He busied himself buying ingredients, while Ye Zhao and Yuanbao only went to the entrance and looked around at the commotion.
Yuanbao was cheerful, enthusiastic, and polite, which made him very popular with the stall owners. Ye Zhao didn't even need to say anything; he would run around socializing on his own, calling everyone "uncle" and "aunt" sweetly and warmly. Ye Zhao bought him a lot of food.
On the way back, Yuanbao was still a little reluctant to leave and asked Ye Zhao to bring him here again once his leg was healed.
Ye Zhao arranged for dinner at Maple Forest Restaurant because the restaurant and kitchen there were spacious, but the main reason was to make it convenient for Jiang's employees.
Everyone in the kitchen was busy preparing dinner, while Ye Zhao and Yuanbao rested in a private room.
Yuanbao has sensitive skin, so Ye Zhao doesn't dare take him out to play, otherwise he'll get rashes all over his body.
Yuanbao was assembling his new toy in the corner, while Ye Zhao was idly scrolling through her phone when Cheng Yu called.
"You heartless woman, it's been so many days and you haven't even called me once." As soon as the call connected, Cheng Yu's complaining voice came from the other end.
Ye Zhao felt a little guilty and quickly said, "I was just afraid of interfering with your work. Are you done? When are you going back to China?"
Cheng Yu sighed, looking somewhat tired, and said, "That's about it. I'll wrap things up in the next couple of days and then come back. Prepare some good food and drinks for me. Where's my son?"
Ye Zhao glanced at Yuanbao, who was intently focused in the corner, and called out, "Baby, Auntie is calling you."
Upon hearing this, Yuanbao suddenly turned around and looked over, her eyes brightening. She ran over and took the phone from Ye Zhao's hand, chattering away with Cheng Yu. Ye Zhao listened with a smile until the two finished talking, and then the phone was returned to her.
Cheng Yu saw Ye Zhao on the other side of the screen and slowly asked, "What's going on with the Jiang brothers?"
Ye Zhao sighed and told her about the most important things that had happened recently. Cheng Yu was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "What kind of fate is it to run into someone in Jiashui?"
Ye Zhao sighed, "Those two brothers are both very nice people; it would be great to have them as friends."
Cheng Yu slowly replied, "That's fine then. I'll be back in a couple of days. Is there anything you want?"
Ye Zhao thought for a moment and replied, "There's nothing I want for the time being..."
"Alright, I'll be back in a couple of days. Be a good boy and wait for me."
"Okay!"
After saying this, Ye Zhao suddenly remembered the familiar figure from earlier that day and said with a smile, "I heard someone call a name at the hospital today."
Cheng Yu asked casually, "What?"
"Ji Xiao!"
Cheng Yu suddenly perked up and asked in surprise, "How come he's in Jiashui? Did you run into him?"
Ye Zhao shook her head slightly: "No, I saw a figure from behind, but it shouldn't be him."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yu sighed and said, "That's true. The world is so big, how could it be such a coincidence?"
Ye Zhao replied, "Yes, the world is so big."
Cheng Yu sighed and asked, "Zhao Zhao, will you regret this?"
Ye Zhao remained silent for several seconds after hearing this before slowly saying, "I don't have God's perspective, so how could I possibly have no regrets about everything? But since I've made my choice, there's nothing to regret. There are gains and losses."
"To be honest, I still don't understand why you kept the child. Of course, I shouldn't be saying these things now, Yuanbao is so well-behaved and so smart..."
Not to mention Cheng Yu, even Ye Zhao now is somewhat surprised that she had the courage to give birth to this child alone.
"I can't really explain it, but the child stayed. He was so well-behaved, so adorable, and so sensible..."
"Yes, our Yuanbao is so well-behaved."
After hanging up the phone, Ye Zhao thought about Cheng Yu's question again. She thought she had nothing to regret, because she now possessed the most precious treasure.
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