Surprise flickered in Qiao Hua's eyes when she saw Shen Zhen appear. "Shen Zhen, what brings you here?"
They had not seen each other in years. Shen Zhen looked much the same, though the passage of time had lent her a touch of maturity and charm.
"I heard you'd given birth, so I came to see you." She sat down beside the hospital bed. "How are you feeling?"
Qiao Hua smiled helplessly. "I'm fine. All I do is eat and sleep. I'm practically turning into a pig."
Shen Zhen laughed, then glanced back at You Xiaonian behind her and gave him a look.
Only then did You Xiaonian step forward and set the fruit basket he was carrying on the cabinet. His voice was stiff and tinged with reluctance. "Get well soon."
Qiao Hua raised her eyebrows slightly. "Here's hoping."
You Xiaonian had become noticeably more composed and reserved, and his hostility toward Qiao Hua was no longer as obvious as before. It was hard to imagine he had once been such a philandering scumbag.
Qiao Hua had heard that You Xiaonian had spent all these years doggedly pursuing Shen Zhen. He had nearly lost his life saving her, and one of his legs had been left permanently impaired, making it impossible for him to walk normally again.
After stumbling through so many years, the two had finally ended up together.
But whether that was because Shen Zhen could not let go of their old feelings or because she wanted to repay what she owed him, only she knew.
Just then, Qiao Hua noticed the little boy beside You Xiaonian, and her eyes widened slightly. "This must be my godson, right?"
A faint smile appeared on Shen Zhen's face as she led Shen Tianyi over by the hand. "Say hello