Lu Yuanyuan's health improved, and Ren Jinting cried with joy.
Ren Jinting stayed by her bedside. Seeing her daughter's gradual recovery, she felt a sense of relief. Suddenly, all her worries and anxieties turned to tears. She held Lu Yuanyuan's hand tightly, a smile etched in her eyes. The joy of surviving this ordeal was beyond words.
Lu Yuanyuan seemed to sense her mother's inner turmoil. She slowly opened her eyes and, for the first time, looked directly at Ren Jinting with such clarity, a warm light glimmering in her eyes. She gently patted the back of her mother's hand and said with a maturity and strength beyond her years, "Mom, look, I'm really fine. Don't worry about me. Everyone gets sick sometimes; it's just part of life, right? I'll take good care of myself and get well soon."
Ren Jinting heard this, and although her heart was still full of thoughts, she still managed to force a smile, her voice choked with sobs: "Ever since your brother left, you have been the sunshine of our family. Your father has gone to pick up Jingcheng, and he is also very worried about you. When you are fully recovered, our whole family will go on a trip together, to Rongjing, to those places we have always wanted to go but never had the time to go. Your father has always been busy these years and rarely has time to accompany us."
After hearing this, Lu Yuanyuan nodded vigorously, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Okay, Mom, that's great! Dad works so hard, we really should spend more time with him. Mom, you go and rest, I can handle it alone. Look, I'm feeling much better now, aren't I? And why do I feel like you've lost weight recently?"
Although Ren Jinting was filled with worry, she finally nodded at her daughter's determined eyes and decided to take a nap. She said softly, "Okay, Mom will lie down for a while, but I'll be in the next room. Call me if you need me. Your Aunt Song will come to help take care of you tomorrow morning. You should get some rest."
Lu Yuanyuan smiled and nodded, watching her mother leave the room. An unprecedented feeling of emotion welled up in her heart. She lay quietly on the bed, carefully observing her mother. She noticed that her mother had truly aged. A few strands of silver streaked through her black hair, and fine lines appeared at the corners of her eyes. Time had left its mark on her face. Thinking of how much her mother had sacrificed for the family over the years, Lu Yuanyuan's heart was filled with gratitude and heartache. She knew she had to get better quickly, to reassure her family and relieve her mother's hardship.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Chuchu, after a short rest, came to Ronglin in high spirits. She walked into the dining room of Ronglin's house and found Ronglin sitting by the window, enjoying a piece of exquisite cake alone. The sunlight shone through the window on his body, giving him a golden glow, making him look particularly handsome.
Chuchu quietly walked over to sit opposite Rong Lin, holding her chin with both hands, staring at him without blinking. However, Rong Lin seemed not to notice her, and continued to focus on the cake in his hand, ignoring her.
Seeing this, Chu Chu couldn't help but break the silence: "Hey, why did you leave without saying a word? Now you're here enjoying the food alone?"
Rong Lin raised his eyelids slightly, with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "Oh? Are you here to disturb my meal again? Let me tell you, even if the sky falls now, I will not leave with you."
Chu Chu burst out laughing when she heard this. "Haha, Lord Tianjun, I was wrong, isn't that enough? How about this, to make amends, I'll treat you to mutton hot pot? Tomorrow at noon, I'll treat you to mending meat pie, and in the afternoon, there will be braised steamed buns, stir-fried liver, donkey rolls, pea yellow, soy milk, sugar ears, fried sausage, Aiwo Wo... These are all your favorites, you can take your pick, how about it?"
Rong Lin remained unmoved, continuing to eat his cake, as if Chu Chu's words hadn't registered at all. Seeing this, Chu Chu sighed helplessly, "Well, then I'll treat you to dinner every day until you get tired of it. Is that okay, my dear Lord Tianjun?"
This time, Rong Lin finally stopped what he was doing, looked up at Chu Chu, a smile flashed in his eyes: "Keep your word."
When Chu Chu heard this, she immediately patted her chest and promised, "Of course! I, Chu Chu, always keep my word. However, you have to agree to one condition of mine."
Rong Lin took another bite of the cake and asked nonchalantly, "Conditions? What are those?"
Chu Chu rolled her eyes helplessly, but still patiently explained, "It's simple. We just can't let other students see us eating together. You know how gossipy they are, jealous, and gossipy. If they see us together, and rumors of a teacher-student romance spread, you'll lose your job."
Rong Lin frowned slightly when he heard this, a hint of confusion on his face: "Teacher-student love? What the hell is that?"
Chu Chu was completely deflated when she heard this. She lay on the table and said weakly, "I tried my best... just pretend I never said anything."
However, at this moment, Rong Lin suddenly finished the cake in his hand, wiped his mouth, and said, "But I still want to eat the mutton hotpot. Hurry up and lead the way."
When Chu Chu heard this, she immediately became excited, jumped up from the ground, and said with a smile: "Okay! I'll take you there right away!" After that, she cast a small spell, and in an instant the two of them appeared at the door of the hotel.
Rong Lin looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help but sigh: "Fortunately, there was no one at the door, otherwise people would be scared to death."
Chu Chu couldn't help laughing after hearing Rong Lin's words. She winked mischievously, "Don't worry, Lord Tianjun, I know my limits. Come, let's go in. I can't wait to treat you to our hot pot mutton. I guarantee you won't be able to stop eating!"
With that, Chuchu dragged Ronglin into the restaurant and chose a seat by the window. The waiter quickly came up to take their order. Chuchu ordered a lot of Ronglin's favorites and even asked for a pot of fine rice wine, saying it was to celebrate their "reconciliation."
The steam from the copper pot curled up and swirled around, adding a touch of warmth to this late autumn night. Just as everyone was sitting around the stove, enjoying the joy brought by the delicious food, and about to finish this delicious meal, Chuchu's phone suddenly rang, and Song Yaqing's name flashed on the screen.
She picked up the phone, and Song Yaqing's anxious voice came from the other end: "Chu Chu, the situation is urgent. You need to come to the hospital as soon as possible. Yuanyuan suddenly became ill, talking nonsense, and her mood is extremely unstable. She has now rushed to the top floor of the hospital and threatened to jump from the 28th floor."
Chuchu's heart suddenly tightened, her brows knitted together, and she responded solemnly: "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'll be there soon. Please believe me, I will do my best to solve this problem and ensure Yuanyuan's safety."
After hanging up the phone, Chu Chu took a deep breath, deciding not to disturb Rong Lin, who was enjoying his meal. She gently stood up and said to Rong Lin, "Something urgent happened at home, and I have to go to the hospital right away. I'm so sorry I can't continue eating with you. Don't worry, I've already paid the bill, you can just leave."
Rong Lin stood up and took Chu Chu's wrist: "Bai Xiu has left again. I will go with you to solve this problem once and for all."
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