Not only Zhan Jingchun was moved, but everyone present was moved.
Jiang Nan Fang's eyes turned red, and she didn't know what kind of emotion to use to think about this child.
Zhan Bei Jue sighed silently, pulled her into his arms, and Tiantian was also held in Chen Dongyang's arms.
Tiantian was probably the one who had the biggest opinion of Peng Fei among those present. She had never supported Tian Chun Chun being with him.
Unexpectedly, one day, she would change her stance.
Because the injuries were too severe, the surgery had been going on for three hours with no sign of it ending.
As it got dark, with so many people staying wasn't helpful, Chen Dongyang asked his father-in-law and mother-in-law to go back first.
"We're here to accompany Chun Chun, don't worry, nothing will happen to her. You go back first, and I'll notify you immediately if there's any news."
Zhan Bei Jue and Jiang Nan Fang knew that their presence here would be of no help and would only burden Chun Chun psychologically.
Although worried, they still left.
Chen Dongyang went to buy food, water, and to get thicker clothes for the two of them from home.
He took meticulous care of them, attending to their every need.
Watching her brother-in-law fussing around and paying such close attention to her sister, Zhan Jingchun couldn't help but recall the days in the village and how good Peng Fei had been to her.
She cradled the teacup, sitting there blankly, suddenly wanting to pour out her heart.
"Sister, didn't you always say I was lovesick, muddle-headed, and clinging to him? Didn't you not understand? Shall I tell you?"
"If one day, you and brother-in-law have to separate for some reason, would you be able to bear it?"
"Of course, I know Peng Fei can't compare to brother-in-law, but when it comes to genuine care for someone, he's definitely no worse than brother-in-law."
"When I was at his house, although it was very poor and difficult, he never made me do any chores. From the moment I stepped into their house until I left, as long as he was there, every meal I ate was made by him, served by him, and fed to me by him."
"He had to feed me when I ate, feed me when I drank water, he had to boil hot water for my baths, call him for water after bathing, he helped me with dressing, helped me use the toilet, and he was the one who cleaned up after me."
"During that time, I felt like a useless person, as if I couldn't do anything without him, and didn't want to do anything."
"I hated him then, hated him to death. He wouldn't let me go home, wouldn't let me see my parents and you, and wanted me to stay in that dilapidated courtyard forever, and even wanted to have a child to live that kind of life."
"I tried my best to provoke him, smashing their bowls, wasting food, but he never said anything bad about me. In fact, as long as I smiled a little, he would be happy for a long time."
"Their house was very far from the market, and they rarely bought new things, but as long as I wanted something, he would go and fulfill every item on my list."
"It seems that apart from being poor, and the not-so-proper way we met, he was truly impeccable."
"Later I felt defeated because during that time I realized, and deeply understood, that apart from my parents, I would never meet anyone in this life who cared about me so wholeheartedly."
"You'll definitely say that it's because he had no choice but to treat me well, and that this feeling is just my wishful thinking. But I can feel that he's a very simple and down-to-earth person."
"His eyes were only on me. That feeling of being completely seen, remembered, and cared for, without any calculation or compromise, is like how brother-in-law treats you, can you understand?"
Tiantian truly didn't understand before.
She only thought Peng Fei restricted Chun Chun's freedom, defiled her purity, and trapped her in that terrible place, making him a selfish and detestable villain.
But after hearing her sister say this, she seemed to understand.
People are emotional beings. No matter what environment they are in, as long as they are cared for with heart, a bond will form.
She and Chen Dongyang had also gone through many hardships, so why couldn't she empathize with her sister?
At this moment, all she could do was feel regret and apologize later. The two sisters hugged each other tightly.
Peng Fei was only brought out of the operating room after eight hours, and then transferred to the intensive care unit. Zhan Jingchun didn't even see his face.
Her heart was clenched as if it were nothing, and it was destined to be a sleepless night.
The New Year's bells chimed, fireworks burst one after another outside, brilliant and spectacular. Zhan Jingchun had no interest in appreciating them, finding them ironic.
Did fate have to be so cruel as to make them bid farewell in such a joyous atmosphere?
She didn't sleep, so Tiantian and Chen Dongyang naturally didn't want to sleep either.
The three of them stayed at the hospital like that all night.
The next morning, Chen Dongyang went to fetch water for them to wash up and buy breakfast.
Chun Chun dared not let everyone worry too much, so she forced herself to eat a little.
Just as she was eagerly awaiting the doctor to check on her and tell her some good news, a nurse arrived.
Followed closely by four flustered figures and a flurry of footsteps.
Zhan Jingchun subconsciously looked over, and their eyes met. Everyone's faces were filled with shock.
Peng Fei's family had arrived.
His mother, older sister, younger sister, and brother-in-law, all of them had come.
The four of them looked panicked, travel-worn, and disoriented. They were following the nurse with pitiable expressions, and saw the angelic Zhan Jingchun.
They never expected to see her here. No one knew that Peng Fei had found her again after arriving in Nancheng. No one could have imagined that she would still be willing to appear at Peng Fei's most critical moment, so they were all stunned.
Only Fangfang, upon seeing her, seemed to see her anchor and immediately rushed towards her.
"Sister-in-law, you're here! Sister-in-law! I haven't seen you in so long, I've missed you so much!"
"Sister-in-law, what happened to my brother? Is it really that serious? Don't scare me!"
Fangfang had grown taller and her complexion was much healthier, showing that their family's financial situation had improved significantly after Peng Fei had left.
Although Fangfang's clothes were new, and the style was an outdated, unfashionable one popular in the town, and the quality was extremely poor, they were already heaven and earth better than before.
Zhan Jingchun knew that they had put on their neatest and cleanest clothes, but standing in any corner of Nancheng, they still looked impoverished and distressingly shabby.
Zhan Jingchun also hugged Fangfang, gently touching her dry hair and face.
"I missed you too. Your brother is still in the intensive care unit, and nothing is certain yet."
After speaking, she and Fangfang turned to look at their mother and sisters.
Mother Peng dared not face Zhan Jingchun because of the extremely wicked deed she had committed in the past.
Furthermore, she already knew how wealthy and influential Zhan Jingchun's family was.
She was afraid that Zhan Jingchun would hold a grudge against her and retaliate.
In short, she felt guilty and flustered.
But standing there silently wouldn't do, so her sister walked over.
As she spoke, a strong rural accent came out.
"Chun Chun, you're here, aren't you? You're the one who brought Peng Fei here? You're still the one in a crucial moment, you've worked hard."