She Zhuyin also thought of the bowl of porridge Xia Chujian had made for Huo Yushen.
Huo Yushen had only woken up after being fed that porridge!
So, when all was said and done, Xia Chujian had still saved Huo Yushen.
She Zhuyin took Xia Chujian's hand and gave it a gentle shake.
Xia Chujian winked at her, telling her to keep it secret.
She Zhuyin smiled.
The feeling of sharing a secret with Xia Chujian was truly wonderful.
Changing the subject, Xia Chujian said, "Can Huo Yushen come out of the Medical Cabin for dinner today?"
Xia Yuanfang said, "Yes. His treatment for today is over. But since it's only the first week, I want him to stay in the Medical Cabin a little longer. The next round of treatment starts at ten tonight."
Xia Chujian nodded. "Then I'll make dinner today. Aunt, remember to bring Huo Yushen over."
"I'll make a dish too," Xia Yuanfang said.
She asked She Zhuyin, "What dishes does Yushen usually like best?"
Smiling brightly, She Zhuyin said, "He had fried dough sticks once and loved them. I wonder if he can have them again."
That single sentence left Xia Yuanfang in a slight daze.
She remembered those days long ago, when that tiny child could only eat fried dough sticks to his heart's content when he was with her...
Lowering her eyes, she said, "Of course. I'll fry some later."
Xia Chujian cried out, "Ah! Aunt! That's not fair! How can we eat fried dough sticks at night?!"
"You only ever fry them in the morning!"
Xia Chujian's interruption instantly dispersed the regret and pain that had just risen in Xia Yuanfang's heart.
Xia Yuanfang shot her a glare. "Yushen is a patient now. A patient's wishes should naturally be fulfilled without conditions."