Shen Zhihuan already had different feelings towards the couple.
Seeing Lin Banxia looking at him with such eagerness, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.
Perhaps her unusual behavior during this period was not entirely without reason.
Is there even the slightest possibility?
She is the daughter that Lin Banxia and Song Mingqian have been searching for all these years.
Shen Zhihuan knew that the possibility was extremely slim, and she wasn't that lucky.
Even if a pie fell from the sky, it wouldn't possibly land on her head.
But she still wanted to give herself and the couple a chance.
An opportunity to fulfill your wishes and have a happy and fulfilling family.
Shen Zhihuan pursed her lips, gently grasped Lin Banxia's outstretched hand, and comforted her tenderly and patiently.
"Aunt Lin, don't worry, I'm right here, I can't run away."
Lin Banxia's anxious expression eased a little, and she asked impatiently:
"Huanhuan, how have you been all these years? Have you suffered a lot while away from your parents?"
Her lips trembled, and after saying only a few words, she was on the verge of tears again.
"It's all my fault. I couldn't keep an eye on you on the train back then, which is why we've been separated for so many years. I'm so sorry."
"No, I didn't suffer at all."
Shen Zhihuan patiently answered her questions.
"I live in Beijing now. Xiangling and Wanwan both know that I recently took the college entrance examination and have already received my admission notice. I will soon become a student at the military medical university."
“My fiancé, Aunt Xie, Grandpa Xie and Grandma Xie are all very good to me, and I am very happy now.”
Lin Banxia was relieved after hearing this.
But she still held onto Shen Zhihuan's hand tightly, unwilling to let go at all.
"Huanhuan, can you come closer? Mommy wants to take a good look at you."
Although she didn't know how the two had become kin so quickly, Cheng Xiangling was still very perceptive and quickly moved aside.
Shen Zhihuan had just sat down on the stool next to the hospital bed.
Lin Banxia's tears fell like beads from a broken string.
With trembling hands, she stroked Shen Zhihuan's face inch by inch, her eyes filled with both relief and heartache.
"Okay, I'm relieved to know that Huanhuan is doing well."
“My daughter is amazing. Even though her mom and dad aren’t around, you’re growing up well.”
Lin Banxia stared intently at Shen Zhihuan's face, talking to herself for a long time.
It was as if she wanted to pour out all the longing and guilt she had felt over the years.
After she finished speaking, she wiped away her tears, forced herself to calm down, took Chen Zhihuan's hand, and spoke softly.
"Huanhuan, don't be afraid, Mom... Auntie, I'm not crazy. I just miss you so much that I wish you could stay by my side all the time and never be separated from me again."
Lin Banxia tugged at the corners of her mouth, and her eyes, sparkling with a watery light, looked exceptionally beautiful.
"I really wanted to control myself and not get so excited so as not to scare you, but I just couldn't help it."
“I have a feeling in my heart that I have definitely not made a mistake this time, you are my daughter.”
“I know you’re in stable condition right now, and you’re not going crazy.”
Shen Zhihuan spoke to her softly, unable to hold back any longer.
She leaned over and hugged Lin Banxia tightly.
This action not only gave Lin Banxia a sense of security.
It also brought her a sense of peace that she had never felt before.
“I am a doctor myself, and I understand patients’ situations best. Aunt Lin, you don’t need to be nervous. When I saw you, I also felt that urgent feeling of wanting to get close to you.”
“I believe you and I’m ready to do a kinship test with you anytime. Our two families are very close. I’m willing to cooperate with whatever method you want to use to determine our relationship.”
The golden sunset streamed through the window, enveloping the two figures embracing tightly.
Lin Banxia clung to Shen Zhihuan's shoulders, unable to utter a single word, only nodding desperately with tears streaming down her face.
This scene deeply moved the Cheng family, who had watched the entire event.
However, they still didn't quite believe what Lin Banxia and Shen Zhihuan said.
What kind of coincidence in the world could bring back long-lost loved ones?
Chen Zhihuan is such a good person.
She must have been worried about Lin Banxia's condition and didn't want her to lose control of her emotions any further.
Only then did they voluntarily step forward to cooperate.
My goodness, she is so kind.
Cheng Xiangling couldn't help but mutter a few words under her breath.
"Although I know the chances are slim, I just wish that Sister Zhihuan was really my cousin."
In this way, their two families wouldn't need to go through the formalities of sworn brotherhood, and could legitimately become a real family.
Lin Banxia held Shen Zhihuan for a long time before she finally managed to control her emotions and calm herself down.
She took a tissue and carefully wiped her and Shen Zhihuan's eyes clean, then cautiously asked her.
"Huanhuan, is what you just said true? Are you really willing to do a kinship test with me?"
"certainly."
Shen Zhihuan nodded with absolute certainty, and then comforted her.
"It's already too late today. Even if we go to the lab, we might not be able to get in line and won't receive the results that day. We might as well get a good night's sleep, recharge our energy, and do the testing tomorrow."
"Okay, whatever Huanhuan says."
Lin Banxia held her daughter's hand, smiling with great satisfaction.
Although it was their first time meeting, they seemed to have endless things to talk about.
Shen Zhihuan was already very worried about Lin Banxia's health.
Now that he has learned that she is likely his mother, he can't help but want to give her a few more words of advice.
"Aunt Lin, you are really too thin. How can you maintain your health if you continue like this?"
Hearing this, Song Xunying, who was standing next to her, quickly chimed in, "Yes, no matter what, Banxia, you need to eat more and get your health back first."
Taking the thermos cup she handed over, Shen Zhihuan unscrewed the lid.
He poured out a full bowl of nourishing soup, stirred it with a spoon, and blew on it to cool it down before placing it in Lin Banxia's hands.
"This soup contains black-boned chicken and goji berries, all of which are nourishing ingredients. Aunt Lin, you are already short of blood and energy, so it's good for you to drink more of it."
"That way, I won't feel uncomfortable when I get my blood drawn tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you, Sister Xie, thank you Huanhuan, I'll do whatever you say."
While drinking her soup, Lin Banxia kept staring intently at Shen Zhihuan, not wanting to miss a single moment of her.
The girl in front of her perfectly matched all her fantasies and expectations for her daughter.
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