Yet, he revealed an unquestionable resolve: "To ensure you receive treatment as quickly as possible, your aunt and uncle rushed you to the best hospital in the city overnight. They stayed up all night, and I persuaded them to find a quiet place to rest. As for your sister-in-law and your children, I'm sure they must be anxiously awaiting good news from you at home. Everyone is safe, and you only need to focus on recovering. There's no need to worry unduly."
Sun Hongqi nodded in agreement repeatedly, and the heavy stone in his heart finally fell. He began to enjoy this hard-earned delicacy with big mouthfuls.
In a matter of moments, the steamed buns and egg pancakes were gone. He took a sip of the malted milk, its sweetness smoothing his throat like silk. His eyes widened with surprise—the sweetness of this malted milk was beyond imagination. Could it be a rare, premium product on the market? This sudden feeling of happiness filled him with anticipation and hope for the future.
There was a hint of disbelief in his eyes as he slowly turned to Xu Qinghe, his eyes seeming to silently question this sudden luxury.
He knew that although the Xu family's life was slightly better than before, it was by no means to the extent that they could squander it easily.
The table of delicacies in front of him were undoubtedly the delicacies that his cousin had saved up over the days, just to make him feel the warmth and care of home.
This deep friendship, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, penetrated the haze in his heart.
Sun Hongqi's heart was suddenly filled with mixed feelings, with bitterness and emotion intertwined into a complex emotional web.
His mother's years of care and support for his cousin and aunt seemed to have received the most sincere response at this moment. Xu Qinghe's kindness and generosity made him deeply appreciate the warmth of blood ties.
He secretly vowed that once his leg injury recovered, he would go deep into the mountains and forests to find more rare delicacies for his cousin in order to repay this heavy friendship.
"Cousin, you've worked so hard. There's no need for us to be so polite. As a family, we should just keep things simple. I'm truly happy just sitting around a table with you."
As soon as he finished speaking, the regret that surged in his heart was almost beyond words, and he felt a little ashamed of his previous indulgence.
Xu Qinghe caught the misunderstanding in his eyes and quickly comforted him, "Cousin, please don't say that. You're injured and need nutrition right now. Eating something good will help with your recovery. I have my own family now, and my husband is kind and generous. We don't lack these things at home. Just enjoy them with peace of mind."
Her words revealed a kind of calmness and satisfaction after going through hardships, which made people admire her.
Although the two families are thousands of miles apart, and her marriage was not notified to her distant relatives in time due to various reasons, the belated joy seems particularly precious in this reunion.
When Sun Hongqi first heard this, he was slightly stunned, and then he felt sincerely happy for his cousin.
She finally found her own happiness. The radiance that radiated from her inside out made him deeply feel the kindness that fate had shown her.
Just as the two were talking, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and Qin Huixin and Sun Fu rushed in with anxious looks on their faces.
It turned out that after they woke up, they found that their son was not in the ward. After some inquiries, they found this place with the help of a caring doctor.
Seeing that their son not only woke up, but was also chatting and laughing with Xu Qinghe and looked full of energy, the two old people's tense hearts finally relaxed and a long-lost smile appeared on their faces.
"Hongqi, my son, you're finally awake. I was almost heartbroken by your worry!"
Before Qin Huixin finished speaking, tears were already streaming down her face uncontrollably.
The worries and fears of these days found an outlet at this moment.
Sun Hongqi held his mother's hand tightly, his heart full of apologies turning into sincere words: "Mom, I am unfilial and have caused you two so much worry."
He wondered how his parents, struggling financially, could come up with the enormous expense of this treatment in the city. Thinking of the new debt his family would incur, he vowed to himself that once he recovered, he would work tirelessly to pay off the debt and allow his family to live a carefree life.
However, his mother's next words shocked him.
"Thanks to Xiaoyue this time, she paid for the surgery without hesitation. Otherwise, we would be at a loss. I'm afraid your leg..."
When Qin Huixin said this, her voice trembled slightly and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes.
My son is in his youth. If he becomes disabled, it will be a burden that the whole family cannot bear.
Xu Qinghe's help not only saved his son's leg, but also protected his future hopes and the integrity of the family.
Sun Hongqi never thought that such a huge sum of money would come from his cousin.
How would her husband view this, or had she chosen an older partner to escape the constraints of her home?
When he thought of this, his heart was broken, and he felt heartbroken for the twists and turns and difficulties his cousin had experienced.
Xu Qinghe noticed the complex emotions in his eyes and quickly changed the subject, trying to ease his thoughts: "Cousin, the most important thing for you right now is to rest and not overthink. Cousin, since you're in the city, why don't you let me walk around with you and bring back some gifts for the children at home?"
Her suggestion was like a gentle breeze, trying to blow away the heavy atmosphere lingering in this small ward.
Qin Huixin had no intention of strolling on the bustling street. Firstly, she was short of money, and her meager savings seemed particularly thin under the pressure of life; secondly, considering that Xu Qinghe had generously donated money for their gathering yesterday, she really couldn't imagine what material needs she had not met.
However, when she noticed that Xu Qinghe seemed to be looking forward to shopping, Qin Huixin decided to accompany him without hesitation.
After all, her son's condition had improved significantly. Under Sun Fu's careful care, her heart gradually calmed down and she had a moment to breathe.
Seeing this, Sun Fu's eyes showed understanding and support. He patted Qin Huixin's shoulder and said with some determination: "Just go with peace of mind. I'm here, nothing will happen to you."
Qin Huixin nodded gratefully, then walked out of the hospital gate side by side with Xu Qinghe and stepped into the vibrant and bustling world outside.
Although Xu Qinghe did not have a clear shopping list, after all, as a frequent visitor to the county town, and with ample supplies in her magical space, she hardly needed to seek help from outside for her daily needs.
But what she longed for was the ease and comfort of walking freely in the sunshine. Such time seemed more precious than constantly receiving tearful thanks from her cousin's family in the ward.
The moment she stepped into the supply and marketing cooperative, Qin Huixin felt as if she had stepped into a whole new world.
The place is bustling with people and full of goods. There are long queues in front of each counter and customers are vying for the first place, creating a spectacular scene.
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