The moment Fu Siye walked out of the ward, He Xia noticed him and immediately asked anxiously, "Did Shi Qing wake up?"
He Xia quickly got up and inquired with him urgently.
Fu Siye nodded, his voice calm and low, "She's awake. I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
He Xia's eyes shifted slightly. She opened her lips as if to speak, but… knowing she couldn't stop Fu Siye, she finally nodded. "Alright, Mr. Fu, please drive carefully. Earlier… I was too forward. You, you don't have to..."
He Xia seemed unsure how to finish her sentence. After all, an elder interacting with someone so much younger felt somewhat awkward.
Fu Siye's expression was calm, showing no excessive reaction. He simply responded with a distant acknowledgment and then, without further words, strode away.
He Xia watched his retreating figure, her eyes flickering. Fu Siye was truly outstanding, whether it was his looks, his physique, or… his capabilities and family background. Regardless, he was someone to be envied. She, too, wished for a son-in-law like him, but…
After pondering for a long time, she sighed inwardly and walked into the ward.
Upon opening the door, she saw Nan Shiqing sitting on the hospital bed. At this moment, she was very quiet, her gaze lowered, as if lost in thought.
He Xia approached with a hint of resentment, looking at her daughter with a mixture of heartache and helplessness. "If Fu Siye hadn't come, all of this would have been in vain. You were hurting yourself! Doing this only makes Mu Yinyin even more smug!"
She had also received the scheduled text message from Nan Shiqing. As her own daughter, He Xia naturally understood her thoughts and actions.
Nan Shiqing, unlike her previously pitiful and helpless demeanor, scoffed dismissively. "But he did come, didn't he? For that alone, he can never stand by and watch me die! Mu Yinyin is smug now, thinking she has victory in hand, but the game isn't over yet. As long as it's not over, I still have a chance to turn the tables."
As she spoke, a fierce glint flashed in Nan Shiqing's eyes, and she clenched her right fist tightly.
"I know. Don't do such foolish things again. We can resolve anything through discussion," He Xia pursed her lips, unable to scold her more harshly.
Nan Shiqing nodded and lay down the next moment.
"Mom, I want to sleep. And we still have unresolved matters with Fanxing."
"Sleep then. We'll sort this out slowly."
Seeing the weak and pale Nan Shiqing, He Xia felt her heart ache.
She even pulled the blanket up for Nan Shiqing.
…
Fu Siye returned to the old residence past two in the morning. Mu Yinyin was in the bedroom, so he simply lay down on the sofa for a short rest.
At 4:30 AM, Fu Siye was awakened by a faint rustling sound.
He sat up, and within two seconds, he saw Liang Min slowly descending the stairs.
The old lady was a devout Buddhist, and there was nothing to be done about it.
The temples also had specific times for offering incense.
However, Fu Siye did not want her to go through such trouble.
Thus, he spoke up, making a suggestion: "Grandma, you are getting older now. At this hour, it's difficult for you to make it. You could definitely go a bit later..."
"Don't spoil my mood. Can't I go offer incense early in the morning? Besides, in everything you do, have you ever consulted me? Things I don't allow you to do, you do them anyway. What's so great about that Nan Shiqing that you have to cling to her?"
Seeing Fu Siye, Liang Min's gloomy mood dissipated slightly.
But hearing Fu Siye's words, Liang Min recalled that he had left because of Nan Shiqing last night. Thinking of this, her anger flared up.
Fu Siye pursed his lips. He didn't speak further, knowing that saying more would only lead to mistakes. It was better to remain silent and be reprimanded by his grandmother.
However, Mu Yinyin, who then emerged from the room, clearly overheard their conversation.
Mu Yinyin hadn't expected Fu Siye to go out for Nan Shiqing last night.
For Nan Shiqing, Fu Siye could disregard his grandmother's feelings. Yet, yesterday, he had told her in the room that he wouldn't concern himself with Nan Shiqing.
It was fortunate she hadn't believed those words.
Mu Yinyin called out to Liang Min, "Grandma, Fu Siye has been quite busy lately. I can drive you there."
As she spoke, Mu Yinyin walked out and started down the stairs.
Upon hearing her voice, Fu Siye instinctively looked towards her. Although he didn't say anything, his intense black eyes were fixed on her.
And his distant, cold expression.
"You haven't even woken up properly this early. How can you drive? And you still have to take care of this old woman. Yinyin, you're a girl. How can I let you be so tired?" Liang Min, upon hearing Mu Yinyin's suggestion, quickly walked to Mu Yinyin and took her hand, dismissing the idea.
Mu Yinyin felt a bit helpless, but before she could say anything, Liang Min shot Fu Siye a glare and said sternly, "Aren't you going to drive? Why are you just standing there blankly?"
Fu Siye said nothing, silently complying with Liang Min's wish. Mu Yinyin helped Liang Min out.
Mu Yinyin wanted to sit in the back seat with Liang Min, but before getting into the car, Liang Min yawned. "As people get older, they become useless. I toss and turn in bed and can't sleep, but now I feel a bit sleepy!"
"Then, Grandma, you can sleep in the back seat for a while. I'll wake you when we reach Qing Shan Temple."
Fu Siye's thin lips slowly parted, and he made the arrangement directly.
Mu Yinyin also consciously opened the passenger door.
She understood her grandmother's intention, but the distance between her and Fu Siye was no longer just thousands of miles; it had now become two galaxies.
Getting into the car, she leaned against the window and closed her eyes to rest.
She feigned the appearance of someone not yet fully awake, and with her grandmother in the back seat, no one spoke during the journey. The atmosphere in the car was quiet.
They arrived at the foot of Qing Shan Temple just five minutes before six. Fu Siye spoke in a low voice, waking Mu Yinyin. "Mu Yinyin, we've reached Qing Shan Temple. Go wake Grandma."
"Mm," Mu Yinyin responded with a single syllable, not wanting to say any more to Fu Siye.
Liang Min hadn't actually been asleep, but she had already made her statement. Seeing how quiet they had been throughout the journey, she was anxious but too embarrassed to say anything.
So, when Mu Yinyin spoke to wake her, she opened her eyes.
Mu Yinyin reached out her hand, and Liang Min took it, slowly getting out of the car.
Liang Min saw that Fu Siye had no intention of getting out, and her face immediately fell. She stepped forward and tapped on the window. "Are you really planning to wear Yinyin out? We're only at the foot of the mountain, and we still have to walk up. Is it easy for her to help me, an old woman, up and down?"