After finding out which ward they were in, the group headed upstairs.
Before they even reached the inpatient department, they ran into Cheng Wan's attending physician.
"Isn't this Miss Shen? I've been thinking of asking you to meet me again when I have the chance."
Director Zeng pulled Shen Zhihuan along, his eyes shining.
"You were the first doctor to treat Cheng Wan, so you know her condition very well. I'd like to discuss her illness with you."
"By the way, I'd also like to ask you what method you used to help Cheng Wan stop the bleeding that day. Not only did you not use any instruments or medication, but the effect was also so good!"
Director Zeng sounded rather embarrassed, as if she was afraid that Shen Zhihuan was using her family's traditional medical skills.
Asking for advice abruptly might offend the other person.
Unexpectedly, Shen Zhihuan's thoughts were completely different from his, and she readily agreed.
“Sure, of course. I’d love to discuss this with a qualified, humble and ambitious doctor like yourself.”
Seeing that the two of them had something to say, Old Master Xie took the initiative and said with a smile:
"Zhihuan, you and Director Zeng chat for a while, the three of us will go and take a look."
"Okay, Grandpa, I'll come find you later."
After splitting up, Zhao Haiyin, Grandpa Xie, and Grandma Xie took the ward numbers they had found out and went to find them.
Just as he found the corresponding floor and before he could even exit the stairwell, he bumped into Cheng Xiangling, who was coming out to change the hot water.
"Aunt Zhao, Grandma Xie, Grandpa Xie! Have you come to see my sister?"
The little girl was overjoyed to receive an affirmative answer.
While talking to the three elders, she also kept peeking behind them.
Seeing that Shen Zhihuan wasn't behind him, he immediately looked a little disappointed.
Grandma Xie saw right through Cheng Xiangling's thoughts and was amused by her pouting expression. She quickly explained:
“Your sister Zhihuan misses you a lot; it was her idea to come and visit you today.”
"We just ran into Director Zeng on our way here, and Zhihuan went to discuss Wanwan's situation with him. We'll have to wait a while before we get back."
The little girl's face was like the weather in March, changing in an instant.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiangling became happy and skipped back to the ward to tell Cheng Wan the good news.
"Sister, Aunt Zhao, Grandpa Xie, and Grandma Xie have come to visit you."
"Sister Zhihuan is here too. She'll come over after she finishes discussing things with Dr. Zeng."
Upon hearing Shen Zhihuan's name, Cheng Wan felt a natural sense of dependence and relaxation.
She is not a very outgoing person.
Aside from her younger sister Cheng Xiangling, few people her age could make her feel so close to them.
Although she was a little surprised, Cheng Wan didn't think much of it and quickly gave herself a reasonable explanation.
After all, he was her savior, so it's perfectly normal for her to like Shen Zhihuan.
Just then, Cheng Xiangling brought Zhao Haiyin, Grandpa Xie, and Grandma Xie in.
Cheng Wan snapped out of her daze, quickly removed the pillow she was holding, and greeted them with a slightly embarrassed expression.
"Thank you Aunt Zhao, Grandma Xie, and Grandpa Xie for coming to visit me. Please have a seat. Xiangling, go and get some hot water for me."
"No need to bother, we just wanted to come and talk to you because we were concerned about your situation."
Grandma Xie quickly took a few steps and pressed Cheng Wan, who was struggling to sit up, back down, telling her to stay in bed.
"You're not an outsider, just lie there and relax. We'll take care of anything you need."
Cheng Wan had just woken up not long ago, and due to health reasons, she hadn't had much time to take care of herself these past few days.
He was wearing a hospital gown again, which was very thin.
Grandpa Xie didn't want to get too close to her, so after asking a few questions, he sat down on the sofa next to her.
After putting down the gifts she brought, Zhao Haiyin did not sit down anywhere as Cheng Wan had suggested.
She moved a stool over herself and sat down next to Cheng Wan at the head of the bed, holding her hand and carefully examining her complexion.
"Good child, you've lost so much weight in just a few days in the hospital. You've really suffered."
Looking at Cheng Wan's pale face, Grandma Xie couldn't hide her heartache.
"That's right. Wanwan is such a good girl, but she suffered so much after getting married. It's really a shame that God is blind."
Since Cheng Wan married into the Wen family and moved into the tenement, the two families have often visited each other.
In addition, since she was about the same age as Xie Lanshen, Zhao Haiyin and Old Madam Xie treated her like their own junior, and after saying a few words, they were so sad that their eyes welled up with tears.
They wanted to say a few more words of reproach to the heartless mother and son from the Shangwen family, but they were afraid that Cheng Wan would be hurt if she heard them, so they could only swallow their words and gently comfort her.
"Fortunately, after this ordeal, we were able to see a person for who they truly are."
"They say that after hardship comes happiness. The most difficult stage is over, and things will only get better from now on."
Looking into the gentle and kind eyes of the two elders, Cheng Wan felt a pang of sadness and nodded, her voice choked with emotion.
"Yes, it will definitely get better."
After receiving a call from Cheng Xiangling informing them that Cheng Wan had woken up, Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang got up early and rushed to the market.
They bought the freshest and best pork ribs, stewed them into a rich soup, and then rushed to the hospital.
Upon seeing that the Xie family was also present, there was another long exchange of gratitude and pleasantries.
Song Xunying placed the insulated lunchbox on the table, ladled soup into a bowl, and looked around, muttering to herself in bewilderment:
"That's strange. Mingqian is the kind of person who hates sleeping in, so why hasn't he come over yet at this hour?"
Cheng Wan also felt a little strange, but didn't think much of it.
"I guess something came up and they'll be late."
My uncle is always the busiest person in the family. He is often called back to work overtime before his holidays are over.
This isn't the first or second time this has happened.
“That’s true. He probably has something important to discuss with him again. Mingqian has important work to do, so let’s not bother him.”
Song Xunying sighed and stopped dwelling on the matter, focusing instead on taking care of Cheng Wan.
After chatting for a while, Shen Zhihuan finished speaking and came to the ward with Director Zeng.
As soon as they saw her walk into the room, Cheng Wan and Cheng Xiangling's eyes lit up.
"Miss Chen."
"Sister Zhihuan!"
Cheng Xiangling, with her deep and reserved personality, didn't even bother to talk to Shen Zhihuan before eagerly moving closer and affectionately taking her arm.
"I've missed you so much these past few days, Sister Zhihuan!"
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