The wait for the serum injection felt long, though the injection itself was quick. Both Shen Qingqing and Fu Jingshu harbored concerns.
They were certain the serum was fine, but they worried about the progression of the virus in her father's body.
However, the old man had mentioned that the serum could clear the virus with 100% certainty. If there was more virus, it would just take longer. If there was less…
The recovery time would naturally be shorter.
But no matter what, it was only a matter of time.
Shen Qingqing comforted Fu Jingshu, "Don't worry, he'll be fine."
Fu Jingshu nodded, silently pulling his wife into his embrace and gently stroking her back. It was as if he were comforting his worried wife, but Shen Qingqing knew that this so-called comfort was more for his own peace of mind.
She played along, remaining silent.
Finally, the doctor emerged. He removed his mask, a happy expression on his face. "Please rest assured, everything went smoothly."
Shen Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Fu Jingshu and saw a faint smile on his face, knowing he was also very happy.
The doctor continued, "He's asleep now and you won't be able to see him for a while. You'll have to wait until he wakes up to say anything."
Shen Qingqing nodded. "We were prepared for this."
The doctor glanced at Fu Jingshu and said, "However, the patient did say something before he fell asleep, which he asked me to relay to both of you."
"What did he say?"
Fu Jingshu appeared indifferent, so Shen Qingqing took the initiative to ask.
"He said, 'When I wake up, I will definitely be a good father.'"
After speaking, the doctor left.
Shen Qingqing suddenly smiled and tugged at the cuff of Fu Jingshu's white shirt. "See, I told you, everything is moving in a good direction."
"Mm."
Fu Jingshu's smile deepened.
Later, Shen Qingqing called the old man. "Thank you so much for helping my father-in-law recover. Old man, do you want to come to my city?"
"No," the old man flatly refused. "I like to be free and unrestrained. I don't want to be surrounded by a crowd of people at your place. I'm happy being alone right now."
Shen Qingqing had expected him to refuse, but she couldn't help but ask with a glimmer of hope. The refusal was within her expectations.
"If you don't want to come, that's fine. I'll come visit you after I've sorted things out here."
"Now that's a sensible thing to say."
The old man paused, then continued, "You should thank your teacher properly. That guy got injured all over trying to get the medicine. He probably didn't tell you about it, as he's not the type to complain."
Shen Qingqing said softly, "I understand."
As evening approached, King finally won his game. He stretched and walked down the stairs. "Is there anything to eat? I'm starving."
Shen Qingqing, who was sitting on the sofa, looked at him. "Yes, I've already told the kitchen to prepare dinner. It should be ready in about 10 minutes."
"Is there anything I like to eat?"
"What do you think?"
King chuckled. "It seems there is."
He was probably genuinely hungry, as he went to the kitchen and watched the servants cook.
Shen Qingqing shook her head. As she turned, she saw Xixi walking downstairs. She waved at him, and the little boy immediately ran over to her.
"Mommy."
Shen Qingqing gestured towards the kitchen. "Look."
Shen Jinxi turned his head. "Uncle King!"
Shen Qingqing put a finger to her lips. "Shh, Xixi, Mommy wants to ask you, what kind of person do you think he is?"
"Why are you asking suddenly?"
"Answer Mommy's question first."
Shen Jinxi said seriously, "He's handsome, capable, talented, and he's good to Mommy, and good to me and my brother."
"Then do you want to..."
She leaned in and whispered in Shen Jinxi's ear.
Shen Jinxi blinked, looking at his mother with surprise. "Are we really going to do this? But does Daddy know?"
"I'll discuss it with your Daddy."
She was confident that Fu Jingshu would agree.
That afternoon, Shen Qingqing pulled Fu Jingshu, who had just returned from work, into the room.
She was acting very mysterious.
King ruffled Shen Jinxi's hair. "Your parents seem to have a secret. Tell me, do you know what they're plotting?"
Shen Jinxi glanced at him, seeing the gossip-mongering look on his face. He felt a little disgusted. If Mommy hadn't asked him to...
He wouldn't have agreed.
King was even more bewildered. Why was this little guy looking at him with such disdain?
He retaliated by messing up the boy's hair.
Shen Jinxi screamed, "Ah! Bad guy!"
The little boy's hair was already a bit curly. After being tousled, it looked like an explosion. Shen Jinxi glanced at his reflection on his phone screen and felt like collapsing.
"I look so ugly!"
Upstairs in the room.
Shen Qingqing explained her plan to Fu Jingshu. "Of course, I need to get your opinion. If you don't agree then..."
"Why would I not agree?"
Shen Qingqing was surprised. "I just thought you never really liked him..."
"My dislike for him has nothing to do with anything else; it's because his taste is the same as mine," Fu Jingshu walked over, put his arm around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace. "But I've never doubted his character or his abilities."
Shen Qingqing chuckled. "It seems I've been judging a noble person with a petty mind."
Fu Jingshu tapped her nose. "So how are you going to compensate me?"
"You want compensation too?"
Shen Qingqing looked unwilling. "Why are you so stingy? It's normal for couples to have misunderstandings, isn't it? Once it's explained, it's fine. Why do I need to compensate you?"
Fu Jingshu's lips curved upward. He lowered his head slightly and covered her lips with his, his deep voice gradually fading into the kiss.
"Who told you I'm very stingy..."
By dinnertime, a large group of people were gathered around the table. It was a rare moment of liveliness in the household. King, in particular, was very entertaining, cracking jokes and making Madam Fu laugh heartily.
Even the two children were amused.
It was then that Shen Qingqing proposed, "King, I want Xixi to recognize you as his godfather."
King froze for a moment and instinctively looked at Shen Jinxi. The little boy was very quick to act, throwing himself into King's arms and hugging his arm.
He said clearly,
"Godfather!"
King's mouth twitched. "You're so fast at recognizing godfathers. I haven't even agreed yet, and the little guy has already changed his address."
Shen Jinxi said matter-of-factly, "With me being so cute, you definitely won't refuse. Besides, people say you get gifts when you recognize a godfather. I can't wait to get your gift."
King raised an eyebrow. "This announcement is so sudden. I don't have a gift for you."
"That won't do, that won't do! I must have a gift!"
Shen Jinxi was not easily fooled.