Just then, the operating room doors suddenly opened. You Xiaonian shot to his feet, staring fixedly at the doctor who emerged, but suddenly lacked the strength to approach.
Qiao Hua immediately pulled her hand out of You Xiaonian's grasp and hurried over to the doctor. "Doctor, how is my friend?"
The doctor removed his mask. "Fortunately, she was brought in just in time. She's out of danger now."
At those words, You Xiaonian's rigid body finally relaxed.
Qiao Hua let out a deep breath of relief. Suddenly remembering something, she asked, "What about her baby?"
The doctor nodded. "The baby is fine."
Qiao Hua wasn't particularly surprised. The baby had survived in the original novel too, but after what had happened with Chen Xingjian, she kept fearing something might change. She gave the doctor a grateful smile. "Thank you, doctor. Thank you for all your hard work."
The doctor took an immediate liking to the beautiful, polite woman before him and smiled. "You're very welcome, miss."
Soon, Shen Zhen was wheeled out of the operating room. Qiao Hua hurried forward, took her hand, and softly called her name.
Shen Zhen opened her eyes slightly, but she was too weak. Before long, she closed them again and drifted into an unconscious sleep.
Not long afterward, Shen Zhen was moved to a private room. Qiao Hua stayed beside her bed and heard footsteps approaching from behind.
A tall shadow fell over her. Qiao Hua looked up and saw You Xiaonian standing beside her.
His left cheek was slightly swollen, with faint finger marks still visible. His gaze was utterly cold as he ordered Qiao Hua to leave. "You can go home now."
Qiao Hua pretended not to hear and turned back toward the bed.
You Xiaonian's gaze darkened. "Qiao Hua, don't push