In front of the hospital, Tao Kai hurried along with an anxious expression.
A blue suit and a black backpack—after graduating from university and entering society as a wage slave, they had practically become his standard equipment.
He arrived at the inquiry desk.
"Zheng Lihong was just brought here. Where is she now? I'm her son."
"Please wait..." The nurse glanced up, then began checking. After a while, she said, "Zheng Lihong is in Room 305, Bed 20."
"Thank you!" Tao Kai hurriedly thanked her before continuing on his way.
As he followed the route to the ward, he held up his phone. "Hello, Sis, I'm at the hospital... Mm, I haven't seen her yet. I'll tell you what's going on once I do... Right, don't panic yet. Just wait for my call."
When Tao Kai found Room 305, he rushed straight inside... Only then did he realize that it wasn't a regular ward. There were only two beds, separated by curtains.
Tao Kai froze for a moment. His sister had told him that someone had found their unconscious mother on the road and brought her to the hospital... Thinking of that phone call during the meeting, Tao Kai suddenly felt a lingering fear.
He pulled open the curtain and saw his mother, Zheng Lihong, sitting at the head of the bed. Beside her sat a blonde woman, who was peeling an apple.
Tao Kai's heart jolted. Without time to think, he called out, "Mom, how are you feeling?"
Zheng Lihong was naturally delighted to see her son. She reached out and grabbed his arm. "I'm fine. The doctor said my blood sugar was just too low. I'll be fine after resting for a few days."
Only then did Tao Kai let out a breath. Scolding her while feeling