His brief words seemed to fall on deaf ears, and all that was answered was silence and the sound of rustling curtains.

He didn't eat much of the breakfast that Yun Chuxian had someone bring to him. He just took two bites and had someone take it away. He just sat quietly beside the bed, silently watching over Rong Xi who was still sleeping.

It was not until noon that the old lady personally called him down to eat. Out of courtesy, he naturally could not refuse.

The moment the door closed, Rong Xi, who was lying on the bed, suddenly moved his fingers, but his eyes were still closed, and there was no response afterwards.

While eating, Shi Qingxun mentioned the matter of marriage to Yun Chuxian and the old lady.

The old lady and Yun Chuxian were both very surprised, but they were not unfamiliar with this kind of thing. After all, Rong Zhan and Su Yang got married in this way.

However, if both the son and daughter get married in this way, it might cause criticism from outsiders. After all, except for some close people who know that Rong Xi is in a coma, everyone else thinks that Rong Xi is studying abroad.

And no one can guarantee when Rong Xi will wake up. What if she will be like this for the rest of her life...

The old lady and Yun Chuxian didn't dare to think about what happened next. They just kept silent for a while and asked, "Qingxun, we know your feelings for Xixi, but... marriage is a big deal. Xixi has been in a coma for three years now. If you want to get married, we won't stop you. You just have to communicate with your parents."

"Don't worry, grandma. I will take care of this." Shi Qingxun said sincerely, "I am serious. No matter when Xixi wakes up, I will marry her. She is the only one I have chosen in my life. There is only her and only her, so... I want her to be my wife and take care of her for the rest of my life."

Yun Chuxian was naturally relieved to see that her daughter had someone who loved her so much. If Rong Xi was awake, she would certainly agree without hesitation.

But Xixi is still in a coma! "Qingxun, Aunt Yun knows that you love Xixi deeply, and I am very happy that Xixi is loved by you. You told us so frankly, and we are also very relieved, but... Xixi is an unknown number to you now. I can't be so selfish and let her delay you, understand? So..."

"Aunt Yun, don't say that. As long as it's her, there's no delay. Even if we don't get married now, I won't want anyone else except her." Shi Qingxun interrupted her hastily: "I know what you are worried about. Don't worry, I will communicate with my parents in advance. This is my life, and I will decide for myself."

After hearing what Shi Qingxun said, the old lady and Yun Chuxian didn't say anything more.

After dinner, Shi Qingxun did not leave in a hurry. He returned to Rong Xi's room and stayed there for another afternoon.

Around five o'clock in the afternoon, he received a call from the Shi family's old house, asking him if he was free to go back for dinner.

After hanging up the phone, Shi Qingxun pursed her lips lightly, walked to the balcony, and looked at the autumn scenery. Maybe because they were in the suburbs, the air was especially fresh. The fiery red sunset sank over the mountain, bringing with it a light mist, like a beautiful painting.

Perhaps it was because the wind was too comfortable when it blew past, causing his thoughts to drift away. His gentle eyes were filled with silence, making it impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.

After a while, he returned to the house, looked at the girl lying on the bed a few more times, then reluctantly went downstairs and said goodbye to the old lady and Yun Chuxian.

When Shi Qingxun returned to the Shi family, it was already dark. He found that his elder brother Shi Qingheng and his elder sister-in-law Jian Shu, whom his elder brother married last year, had also returned. Shi Qingxun nodded slightly to them and called softly, "Brother, sister-in-law."

Jian Shu is a typical Jiangnan beauty, with delicate and gentle looks and a dignified and generous personality.

At the time of the wedding last year, many people did not expect that the Jian family, a scholarly family in Jiangnan, would actually marry the Shi family, one of the four major families in the imperial capital. Even if the two families were to marry, Jian Shu, the eldest daughter of the Jian family, was so gentle and virtuous that she should be more compatible with Shi Qingxun, the second young master of the Shi family.

After all, one is a modest and gentle gentleman, and the other is a dignified and elegant daughter, which sounds more appropriate.

No one was optimistic about this marriage, but they kept a relatively low profile in the two years after their marriage. The media seldom photographed them, and they were only seen together when they traveled or attended some necessary banquets.

Jian Shu responded with a gentle smile. Shi Qingheng, who was sitting next to her, asked calmly, "Are you taking a day off today?"

"Yeah." Shi Qingxun responded softly.

As soon as Shi Qingheng finished speaking, Mrs. Shi came out of the kitchen. Seeing her youngest son had also returned, she immediately greeted him with a smile and took Shi Qingxun's hand to ask him many questions with concern.

Seeing his tired face and thin body, Mrs. Shi felt pain in her heart and quickly ordered the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes that Shi Qingxun liked.

After chatting about family matters in the living room for a while, Shi Qingheng's cell phone rang, so he got up to answer it. Only Madam Shi, Shi Qingxun, and Jian Shu were left in the living room.

Madam Shi was quite satisfied with her daughter-in-law and treated her like her own daughter. After Shi Qingheng left, Madam Shi also asked about the couple's situation.

She also knew that her eldest son was a taciturn person and didn't talk much on weekdays, and she was afraid that Jian Shu would be wronged.

Jian Shu is also a well-educated person. She and Shi Qingheng do not have any emotional foundation, so she will not force anything. They have been married for almost a year, and they can be said to be respectful to each other and live in harmony and happiness.

He would not ignore her on purpose and would always tell her in advance before going on business trips or social events.

If she has any difficulties, as long as he knows about it, he will try his best to help her.

So, she was already very satisfied.

There is still a long way to go, so just take it slow.

Soon, the butler came to say that it was time to eat, and Mrs. Shi took them to the dining room to sit down.

The dining table seemed a little quiet. Mrs. Shi was observing how Shi Qingheng and Jian Shu were getting along. Seeing that Shi Qingheng would pick up food for Jian Shu, she knew that they must be getting along well, and her smile became even more pronounced.

"Qing Xun, I haven't asked you for a long time. Have you visited Xixi recently?" Mrs. Shi looked at her youngest son happily and became concerned about his major life events.

“I just went there today.”

"How's Xixi? Hasn't she woken up yet?"

"Um."

"Oh, it's been more than three years. How could such a healthy girl be in a coma for so long?" Madam Shi sighed softly. She also watched Rong Xi grow up. Besides, she didn't have a daughter, so she was quite fond of this girl.

(End of this chapter)