"In the end, when I was really desperate, I could only keep climbing up, trying to meet more people and access more channels so that my chances of finding you would be higher."
Lin Banxia looked up at the ceiling, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.
"You have no idea how happy I was when I first saw my photo on the newspaper and in the news."
Shen Zhihuan chimed in, "Only celebrities get to be in the news, that's a fantastic thing, of course we should be happy."
Lin Banxia shook her head, reached out and gently cupped her face, her thumb lingering on her cheek.
"I'm happy not because I've finally become a celebrity, but because I think that after I'm in the news, more people will see me."
“Not only in newspapers, I also want my face to appear on the streets and in various occasions, so that maybe one day my daughter will be able to recognize me through the photos.”
"Now, my wish has finally come true. Just thinking that Huanhuan, you have listened to my songs all these years makes me so happy."
"I should be the one who's happy. If I were really your daughter, I would be so proud to have such a capable and famous mother."
"Being famous is nothing. In my heart, my precious daughter will always be my pride."
Lin Banxia's eyes curved into crescents, sparkling with a satisfied and happy light.
"But as long as Huanhuan likes it, Mom will keep singing. Over the years, in order to find you, the band members and I have held countless benefit performances in the countryside and met many people like me who have lost their children because of human traffickers."
“We, who share the same unfortunate experiences, have come together. They have told me more than once that whenever they feel tired, depressed, and want to give up, they always listen to my songs. It is my songs and my experiences that give them strength.”
"Your sudden return to my side might be God's reward for helping others. I'm very happy and will continue to pass on this strength."
It was the accumulation of so many years of hard work that brought her good fortune.
Lin Banxia felt that all her efforts had not been in vain, and she could finally continue on her path.
"Huanhuan, big sister, you don't need to worry about me. I used to ruin my body because I was too heartbroken and lost the will to live."
"But now I've figured it out. Whether it's for my family who have always loved me or my friends who have supported me, I must take good care of my health and return to the band."
Hearing this, everyone felt very gratified.
Cheng Xiangling quietly nudged Cheng Wan's wrist and whispered in her sister's ear.
"I always feel that Sister Zhihuan's kind, warm-hearted, and resilient personality is exactly the same as my aunt's. Could they really be mother and daughter?"
"Anything we say now is just speculation. We'll only know the truth after the kinship test is done."
Cheng Wan looked at the figures of Shen Zhihuan and Lin Banxia and murmured softly.
"But if Zhihuan and her aunt are really mother and daughter by blood, we will set off immediately to the temple to fulfill our vows and thank God for taking care of us and giving us such a wonderful gift."
As we talked, it got increasingly late, and everyone should go back to rest.
Although Shen Zhihuan was reluctant to let go of Lin Banxia's hand, in order to allow her to rest well, she hardened her heart and turned to leave first.
"Aunt Lin, get some sleep. I'll come to the hospital to see you tomorrow morning."
"Um."
As Lin Banxia nodded gently, she couldn't help but curl her fingers slightly.
I felt as if a large part of my heart was missing, just like my suddenly empty hand.
She stared at the door for a long, long time, unwilling to look away.
Even without turning around, Shen Zhihuan could guess what that look was like.
Since her rebirth, Shen Zhihuan had not felt this distressed in a long time.
It was only a short separation of one night, but she felt as if her heart was broken, and she was extremely depressed.
But just like what she said to Lin Banxia before, the short separation is only for the sake of being able to stay together better in the future.
Since she has already decided to become family with Lin Banxia and Song Mingqian, why rush things?
After staying with Lin Banxia for a while longer, the Cheng family members packed up their things, stood up, and prepared to leave.
"It's getting late, we need to let the two children go home to sleep first. Banxia, something so big happened today, you must be feeling very conflicted. Do you want me to stay and keep you company?"
Lin Banxia shook her head and smiled slightly:
"Thank you, ma'am, but no need. I've almost fully recovered and don't feel any discomfort. Besides, there are medical staff on duty tonight, so I can just call them if I feel unwell."
"Big sister, brother-in-law, you should take Xiangling and Wanwan back to rest. If you're really worried about me, just come to the hospital early tomorrow."
Knowing that staying would make her uncomfortable, Song Xunying nodded in agreement, and the family left together.
The once lively ward suddenly fell silent.
Lin Banxia no longer felt the oppressive, suffocating feeling she had before.
The thought that she could get a kinship test with Shen Zhihuan after just one night's sleep filled her with anticipation.
She got out of bed, pulled up a stool and sat down beside Song Mingqian's bed. Looking at her husband's closed eyes, she couldn't help but gently touch his hand.
"You've slept long enough this time, please wake up already."
"Let bygones be bygones. I no longer blame you because our daughter is back. I have finally found Huanhuan."
As Lin Banxia recalled the events of the past few days, she couldn't help but smile, secretly marveling at how wondrous fate truly was.
"God knows you're a good person. You made so many contributions to the country at such a young age, but you ruined your health like this. You haven't even had a chance to enjoy life yet, so God can't bear to take you away."
“It was fate that brought Huanhuan back to our side, and she even treated you as a doctor and saved you.”
"If this hadn't happened to us, who would believe that such a coincidence could exist in the world?"
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