Her wrist was being pinched so hard it hurt, and Shen Meixiu impatiently shook off Ye Qianzhi's arm. "You're hurting me."
Ye Qianzhi looked at her pained expression and casually let go, then sternly reprimanded, "I don't care why you're here, but leave immediately. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless."
Shen Meixiu felt wronged. She had lowered herself to visit her illegitimate daughter in the hospital, only to be guarded against by her husband like a wolf. In her heart, she blamed Ye Ziyu for everything and was determined to make her pay.
"Qianzhi, you misunderstand me. I know you're afraid I'll hurt Ziyu, but I'm genuinely here to make peace this time. She's already entered our Ye family, and we're destined to be inseparable. Surely you don't want our relationship to remain strained and for the family to forever lack happiness." Shen Meixiu held Ye Qianzhi's arm, speaking earnestly.
Her words stirred something in Ye Qianzhi, but he didn't fully trust them and remained suspicious.
Shen Meixiu, seeing this, pressed her advantage. "I brought some supplements for Ziyu, as injured people need to replenish their strength. And these are for the children. Children are growing, so they need good nutrition. These are toys, too. The hospital can be quite boring, and they'll help the children pass the time."
Bag after bag, two large ones filled to the brim, it seemed she had put in genuine effort.
Ye Qianzhi's gaze softened from its sharpness, though some doubt remained. He sized her up, asking uncertainly, "Do you truly intend to treat Ziyu well? Will you no longer plot to harm her?"
"I can swear that if I harbor any ill intentions towards her, I will never find happiness in this life." Shen Meixiu raised her arm, her posture one of solemnity.
However, her heart held a different sentiment. She didn't believe in such things, and oaths were merely casual words to her.
"Alright, stop talking. You know in your heart what to say and do once we go inside," Ye Qianzhi said.
Shen Meixiu certainly knew; she still had many things to accomplish.
Following Ye Qianzhi into the ward, Ye Ziyu looked at the scene at the doorway with surprise, while Di Mingjue appeared guarded.
They were not oblivious to Shen Meixiu's actions when they first arrived at the Ye family. Now, her visit to the hospital could only mean she had some ulterior motive.
Di Mingjue stepped forward and asked with feigned surprise, "Dad, who is this?"
"She's here to see Ziyu and brought some toys for the children to pass the time," Ye Qianzhi explained.
Once he finished stating her purpose, Shen Meixiu immediately handed the toys to the children.
"So well-behaved!" She reached out to touch Qianqian, but the child nimbly dodged. Shen Meixiu's hand hung in the air, looking awkwardly at the children who were wary of her.
*The little ones are quite defiant. I'll deal with you after I've dealt with the older ones!* she cursed inwardly. Shen Meixiu then took the remaining items to Ye Ziyu's side. "Ziyu, these will be good for your health. I'll leave them here for you. Remember to take them."
She placed the items on the bedside table, and Di Mingjue immediately came over to inspect the contents of the bags.
The boxes indicated they were health supplements, but whether they truly were remained uncertain.
Di Mingjue, with a hint of disdain, picked up the items and returned them to Shen Meixiu. "No need, Ziyu has never believed that health supplements can truly improve one's physical condition. It would be a waste to give them to her, so you might as well take them back yourself."
Shen Meixiu did not take them back. She lowered her head dejectedly, her gaze fixed on her toes. "I know that when you first arrived, I did many things that were not good, which caused you to have negative thoughts about me. But I truly realize my mistakes and want to use this opportunity to make amends for the errors I've made."