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As the sky began to brighten, the lights in the hospital corridor dimmed a little. The pale blue morning light shone through the window, wrapped in the coolness of the early morning, and quietly spread into the corridor.
Gu Luo leaned against the wall outside the ward door, his eyes bloodshot. The fatigue of not sleeping all night made his shoulders slump slightly, but he still looked up at the ward door every few minutes.
Gu Feng leaned his head against the back of the chair, but still couldn't sleep.
Shen Qingling sat on the other side, holding warm soy milk in both hands.
Last night, Gu Luo and Gu Feng persuaded her to go to the lounge three times, but she shook her head each time. She knew in her heart that adding icing on the cake was far less important than providing timely assistance. Even if it was just quiet companionship, it would be a way to bring the relationship closer. This favor might not be useful, but Gu Luo would always remember this companionship.
Just after seven o'clock, the nurse came out and said with a smile, "The patient is awake."
Gu Luo straightened up instantly, walked quickly to the door, and gently pushed it open a crack. Gu Ximan had just opened her eyes, her long eyelashes trembled, her eyes were still a little confused, and she was staring blankly at the infusion stand on the ceiling.
"Xiao Man?"
Gu Luo called out softly, opened the door and walked in, his steps very light.
Gu Feng and Shen Qingling also hurried to follow. Gu Feng rubbed his face, trying to hide his fatigue from the night before, while Shen Qingling picked up the warm water next to him and unscrewed the cap.
Gu Ximan's gaze slowly focused, first landing on Gu Luo's still slightly red and swollen cheek, then sweeping across the faint trace of blood on the tip of his nose. Yuan Ximan's confused eyes instantly cleared up, and her voice was still a little hoarse, but with eagerness:
"Brother, are you okay? Does your face still hurt?"
As he said that, he wanted to raise his hand to touch Gu Luo's face.
Gu Luo quickly held her hand, his nose felt sore, and his eyes felt a little hot.
His voice was extremely gentle: "It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore. Don't worry, I'm fine."
"It's okay."
Gu Ximan nodded, but when her eyes passed by Gu Feng beside her, she avoided him deliberately, with a hint of anger still in her eyes. She turned her eyes to Shen Qingling and tilted her head in surprise:
"Crazy girl, why are you here too?"
"Xiao Man, Xiao Shen also stayed up all night with you."
Gu Feng interrupted from the side, his voice carrying a hint of cautious pleading. He knew that Gu Ximan was still holding a grudge against what happened last night, and wanted to use these words to ease the relationship.
Shen Qingling walked to the bedside and handed the warm water to Gu Ximan's mouth, with a slight smile on his face and a teasing tone:
"As your new sister-in-law, is there any problem with me accompanying my sister-in-law?"
Hearing this, Gu Ximan thought for a moment, then took a sip of warm water. Without looking at Gu Feng, she nodded slightly to Shen Qingling, her voice softening: "Thank you for your help."
Although she is proud and arrogant, she is not shy and knows how to repay kindness.
Even if she was pursuing Gu Luo, she still stayed with him for the whole night.
Shen Qingling was stunned for a moment, then smiled - she didn't expect the sister-in-law to thank her so directly. She thought she would have to go around in circles a few more times, but this kind of purity made her like it even more.
She reached out to help Gu Ximan tidy up the loose hair on her forehead, and said in a gentle tone: "Why are you being so polite to me? Just take care of your health."
Gu Luo saw that Gu Ximan had been avoiding Gu Feng's gaze, and knew that she was still feeling uncomfortable, so he quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Xiao Man, Dad had no choice yesterday. Aunt Luo was angry, so he wouldn't do that..."
"I don't care what I'm forced to do."
Gu Ximan interrupted him, her eyes were extremely serious, and her clear eyes were full of stubbornness: "I hate anyone who bullies you."
She was simple-minded and didn't want to understand the trade-offs and acting between adults. She only knew that Gu Luo was beaten and it was her brother who was hurt, and that was enough.
Gu Feng stood there, his expression suddenly becoming complicated, with helplessness, guilt, and a bit of a dilemma.
He opened his mouth, wanting to explain something, but didn't know where to start. He could only sigh softly, touch his nose, and take half a step back to give them space.
Gu Luo looked at Gu Ximan's serious expression, and felt warm and smiling in his heart. He reached out and rubbed her hair:
"Silly girl."
Shen Qingling sat next to him, watching this scene, the smile in his eyes became even more intense.
Gu Ximan's genuine protection is warmer than any words. It is really fun to get along with such a sister-in-law.
The atmosphere in the ward gradually relaxed. The light blue morning light poured in through the window and fell on the bedside, bringing a faint warmth and dispelling the fatigue and tension of the night.
"Xiao Man, your brother and I are transferring to Mingde School, and sister-in-law will take you with us."
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