After learning from Ding Cheng that Qin Nuan was ill, Pei Nian rushed to the hospital in a panic.
She called Qin Yu countless times along the way, wanting to ask him why he didn't tell her that Nuannuan was sick, and why he kept it a secret from so many people.
Also, what exactly is Nuannuan's illness?
However, Qin Yu did not answer any of his calls.
Calling Shao Xiaofei yielded the same result.
Just as she was about to dial Qin Yu's number again, Huo Jingnan stopped her hand.
"Stop fighting," Huo Jingnan said calmly.
"The couple was naturally upset because their daughter was sick. Besides, it's not a good thing, so why were they making a fuss about it to the whole world?"
"But……"
“Niannian,” Huo Jingnan hesitated for a moment, “Actually… to them, you’re just an outsider. Even if Nuannuan calls you ‘aunt’ a few times, you’re still an outsider.”
Pei Nian's eyes dimmed.
Yes, he's right. What is she to Qin Yu? At most, she's just an employee, a former colleague, and now a business partner running the school together.
There are some things about her boss's family that she shouldn't know, and it's better that she doesn't.
When she reached the hospital entrance, Pei Nian hesitated for a moment, but thinking of Nuan Nuan's suffering from illness, she decided to go up and take a look.
Following the nurse's directions, she arrived at the ward. Nuannuan was curled up alone on the large bed, her small hand wrapped in bandages after receiving an IV drip. The nurse explained that her veins were too thin and she had received injections too frequently, resulting in many bruises on her hand, which was why it was bandaged.
Pei Nian felt a pang of pain in her heart and asked, "What exactly is her illness?"
"Leukemia," the nurse replied softly. "It's such a pity, such a lovely girl, so young..."
Pei Nian suddenly felt a loud bang in her ears, as if something had exploded in her heart.
"Then she..."
Pei Nian didn't ask the question, "How much longer can she live?"
The nurse looked at her with some sympathy. "Although Miss Qin is sick, fortunately it was discovered in time. It's early-stage leukemia, so there's still hope. As long as the bone marrow match is successful, she has a chance to live."
"So, Qin Yu and Shao Xiaofei have been looking for a match all this time?" Huo Jingnan frowned.
The nurse nodded in agreement.
Huo Jingnan squeezed Pei Nian's hand, and the two gently pushed open the door and went inside. Qin Nuan heard the noise and turned around abruptly like a startled rabbit, her body trembling violently.
Pei Nian felt heartbroken and went forward to hug her.
However, Qin Nuan was behaving very strangely today.
"Ah—" she screamed in fright, then covered her head with her hands, curling her already small body even smaller, and trembling on the bed.
"Nuan Nuan?" Pei Nian asked, puzzled. "What's wrong with you?"
"Don't come any closer!" Qin Nuan was extremely agitated. "I hate you, I hate you!"
"Nuan Nuan, it's me..."
"I hate my aunt!"
Pei Nian froze, her mind going completely blank.
Doctors and nurses rushed over upon hearing the commotion, and the ward instantly descended into chaos. They could only calm Qin Nuan down first, and then ask Huo Jingnan and Pei Nian to leave the ward quickly.
Huo Jingnan sensed something was wrong and grabbed a doctor, asking, "Has anyone come to see Nuannuan just now?"
"Mr. and Mrs. Qin come every day."
"You were here just now?"
The doctor thought for a moment, "Just now... Mr. Qin's sister came by."
"Sister?" Huo Jingnan suddenly felt a strange unease. "What sister?"
The doctor didn't say anything more. He looked at him, forced a smile, and turned to leave.
Pei Nian murmured, "You forgot? Didn't they say the Qin family has an illegitimate daughter...?"
Huo Jingnan frowned. "So... the illegitimate daughter was brought back to be used for bone marrow matching with Qin Nuan?"
Pei Nian remained silent, turning to look into the ward. Qin Nuan's emotions had stabilized, but she was still curled up on the bed, sobbing softly; her pitiful appearance was heartbreaking.
But what did her reaction just now mean?
I hate my aunt...
Didn't she always say that her favorite person was her aunt?
*
Jiang Mianmian and Huo Junyu have already put having a second child on their agenda.
On this rare occasion, the group gathered at a secluded outdoor restaurant, enjoying delicious food and the warm spring sunshine. Huo Jingnan jokingly suggested that the two of them should have a football team full of children to boost the popularity of the Huo family, which wasn't exactly thriving.
Huo Junyu was so frightened that his face turned pale. He hurriedly grabbed Jiang Mianmian's hand and glared at Huo Jingnan: "You brat, you're just talking nonsense! My wife won't suffer like that!"
A short while later, Huo Junyang and Bai Zhijin also arrived.
When the others saw their hands clasped together, they all smiled knowingly.
Huo Junyang had just finished the details of a comic strip and was starving. As soon as he sat down, he started eating heartily. Bai Zhijin gently tapped him, seemingly disgusted, but her eyes were full of doting affection.
The two started talking about the recent comic book exhibition.
The comic convention was a huge success, and their new collaborative work received rave reviews at the convention. It even caught the attention of several major production companies who wanted to develop the copyright.
"Did you sell them?" Huo Jingnan brought over a few cans of drinks and handed them to Huo Junyang.
Huo Junyang shook his head, "No way! I've worked on this project with Zhijin for over three months, how could we easily give up the copyright? Besides, Bai Zhibu will be returning to China soon! He's coming back to invest in this project, it's better for us to give the copyright to someone we know!"
"Ahem!" Bai Zhijin corrected him, "My brother's name is Bai Ruogu!"
"Alright, Zijin!" Jiang Mianmian laughed. "Didn't you hear what Junyang said? He's 'one of us'! Of course, we should use the most affectionate names for our own people!"
Bai Zhijin also laughed, her face instantly turning red with embarrassment.
Huo Junyu raised an eyebrow. "You're quite something, kid. You've already become one of the Bai family's 'insiders' so quickly?"
"It's all thanks to the good genes of your Huo family," Jiang Mianmian pursed her lips, "You all like to be live-in sons-in-law!"
"Hahaha……"
"Hey," Huo Jingnan asked again, "when will your wedding be as successful as your comic book?"
When this issue came up, even the usually carefree Huo Junyang started scratching his head and his cheeks turned slightly red.
Bai Zhijin ate her food nonchalantly, but her heart was pounding.
"You two, don't be so serious, this is a joyous occasion!" Huo Junyu smoothed things over. "Actually, in our previous generations, the Huo family and the Bai family have intermarried many times."
"Second son," Huo Junyu said earnestly, "the family has already prepared your betrothal gifts!"
"Huh?" Huo Junyang's eyes widened.
Huo Junyu began to list them off: "Look, those boxes of gold bricks and bars from Great-Grandpa, we each got half, and your half is still in the bank. I'm not interested in Grandpa's antiques and calligraphy; Mom and Dad said they're all for you. And those things from Southeast Asia, Grandpa and Grandma have already prepared them for you, and..."
Huo Jingnan chuckled and continued Huo Junyu's words: "And your father's allowance can also be inherited!"
"Let's forget about this," Huo Junyu said seriously. "The amount is too small; let him keep it for himself!"
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