In a big hospital like this, there was a queue for patients seeking treatment in the day. It was much less crowded in the evening, so after they parked their cars, they entered through the main building and took the elevator there.
Su Zhan made sure to stand on the opposite corner of the elevator.
Shen Peichuan snapped, “Why are you staying so far away from us? Is there a pandemic going on?”
Su Zhan sneered, “There isn’t a pandemic around. The only people who are sick, or rather sickening, are the two of you.”
Sang Yu had been clinging onto Shen Peichuan’s arm ever since they were at the supermarket and even now, when they were in the elevator.
That damn couple!
He could only watch helplessly as he envied their happiness.
Sang Yu chuckled.
Su Zhan glared at her. “What are you laughing at?”
Sang Yu retorted, “It’s not a crime, is it?”
Su Zhan was speechless. This girl has a way with words.
With a ding, the door to the elevator opened and Su Zhan strode out immediately.
Shen Peichuan muttered, “Childish.”
Su Zhan glared at him as well. If Sang Yu weren’t here, I’d have started cussing long ago. They didn’t look at me at all and started flaunting their affection in front of me! They’re out to anger me, aren’t they?
In the ward, Lin Xinyan pleaded, “Just this once. Please, just let me have it.”
Zong Jinghao refused adamantly, “No way. It’s bad for your health.”
Lin Xinyan kicked him and grumbled, “Get out of my sight!”
Zong Jinghao grabbed her ankle and soothed her, “Be good now. Let’s eat something else instead. I’ll buy it for you.”
“I don’t care! I want to eat spicy hotpot!” She knew that it was unhealthy, but she craved it anyway.
Lin Xinyan was rarely willful, but when she was, there was nothing Zong Jinghao could do about it.
“I’ll get Aunt Yu to make you some, alright?” Zong Jinghao attempted to compromise.
Lin Xinyan shook her head, “The flavor is different when Aunt Yu makes it.”
Zong Jinghao was lost for words.
Knock knock knock. Zong Jinghao pulled the blanket over her legs. She was wearing a skirt and a large portion of it was furled upwards, revealing her thighs.
“I’ll get the door,” Zong Jinghao said.
Lin Xinyan stopped acting spoiled and became quiet.
She knew how to maintain a ladylike appearance in front of others, no matter how she acted in front of Zong Jinghao.
“We’re here to visit Xinyan,” Su Zhan stated their purpose of visit.
He opened the door to let them in.
“Do you know what Shen Peichuan has been doing behind our backs?” Su Zhan grumbled the moment he entered.
Shen Peichuan rolled his eyes. “I told you that I wasn’t able to find a good chance to tell you, didn’t I?”
Su Zhan had had enough of their flirting and snapped, “What do you mean you didn’t have a chance? We live in a digital era. I have a phone, and Zong Jinghao hasn’t left the world! You could easily have contacted us!”
Upon receiving a sharp glare from Zong Jinghao, Su Zhan changed his tune, “Alright, I was the one who left the world.”
Sang Yu grinned and found Su Zhan funny. He loved to poke fun at others, but he wilted like a flower the moment he received a glare from Zong Jinghao. She took her present and queried, “May I come in?”
Zong Jinghao glanced at the present she brought and nodded.
Sang Yu skipped into the ward merrily, which made Lin Xinyan beam. “You’re here!”
She heard her voice the moment they entered.
Sang Yu nodded and asked gently, “Were we disturbing your rest?”
Lin Xinyan shook her head. “Not at all! I’m glad you came. It was so boring in the ward.”
Sang Yu chuckled and placed the food on the table. “I got this for you on the way here. I have no idea what you liked, so I just randomly picked a few.”
Lin Xinyan beamed, “I’ve been getting hungry a lot lately.”
“I heard that this is because the baby is growing and requires a lot of nutrients.”
Lin Xinyan laughed, “You know a lot, considering you’re just a girl.”
Sang Yu laughed as well and invited her to eat.
Lin Xinyan agreed.
Sang Yu opened the box and took the cakes out. She passed one to Lin Xinyan before pouring her a glass of water and placing it on the table.
The cakes were packaged nicely and came with their own utensils. Lin Xinyan took a small bite. It was not very sweet and had a strong lemon flavor.
Sang Yu sat by her bedside and spoke after some deliberation, “Shen Peichuan and I have registered our marriage.”
Lin Xinyan paused in midair and turned towards her slowly in surprise.
Sang Yu joked, “Was it unexpected?”
Lin Xinyan shook her head. “No.”
She was simply surprised that Shen Peichuan would act so quickly.
“He was worried that this would affect me negatively, so we decided to get our marriage registered first. It’s rather fortunate, really, or I’d have brought him even more trouble,” Sang Yu recounted.
“Did something happen?” Lin Xinyan queried.
She had no idea what happened as she was cooped in the ward all day.
Sang Yu gave a brief explanation about how someone called the police on Shen Peichuan.
Lin Xinyan found this strange. Why would something like this happen?
“Don’t worry, it’s all over,” Sang Yu assured her with a tinge of regret. I shouldn’t have told Lin Xinyan about this.
“Xinyan,” Su Zhan called out from the gate. “Did you know that Shen Peichuan and Sang Yu have gotten their marriage registered?”
Lin Xinyan nodded.
“I think they owe us a meal,” Su Zhan whined.
Lin Xinyan replied dejectedly, “Well, I won’t be able to join you for that. Have fun on your own!”
Given her current condition, her doctor did not allow her to leave the bed. Even if Shen Peichuan were willing to burn a hole in his pocket and treat her to delicacies, she would not be able to take a bite.
“That’s simple,” Su Zhan replied. “We just need to get someone to bring you the food and you can eat it.”
