From then on, Shen Chiyan couldn't leave Song Qinian.
As soon as Song Qinian left for a moment, he would be anxious to find her.
Shen Keqin called Shen Chiyan's behavior "courting disaster."
If Shen Chiyan had been a little kinder to Song Qinian back then, he wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament, chasing his wife's forgiveness.
Of course, Shen Keqin only dared to complain about this in front of Song Qinian, not in front of Shen Chiyan.
"Sister-in-law, although my brother has turned over a new leaf, I've always been on your side. You can't forgive him so easily this time. He married you without much of a chase back then. You should make him pursue you properly this time, lest he doesn't cherish you after getting you."
Song Qinian knew Shen Keqin's good intentions. That's why, even when she decided to divorce Shen Chiyan, she never considered cutting ties with Keqin.
Seeing Shen Keqin chatting incessantly with Song Qinian, Shen Chiyan's jealousy flared up instantly. "Shen Keqin, do you have nothing better to do all day? Why are you always running to the hospital?"
Shen Keqin snorted. Relying on Song Qinian's support, she became bolder. "Oh, who was it that pleaded with me in a humble tone to tell him where Niannian's hometown was? What, are you trying to burn the bridge after crossing it?"
Shen Chiyan's dark eyes glinted coldly. "Pleaded? I recall it was an exchange, wasn't it?"
Shen Keqin felt a pang of guilt. Seeing Song Qinian looking at her, she pouted and leaned onto Song Qinian's shoulder with a wronged expression. "Niannian, I didn't really betray you. It was all my brother's doing. You know, if I don't listen to him, he'll have my father lock me up."
The moment Shen Chiyan saw Shen Keqin hugging his wife, his handsome face turned dark, and his voice carried a dangerous edge. "Shen Keqin!!!"
Shen Chiyan shivered and hid behind Song Qinian.
Song Qinian sighed softly. Shen Keqin's childishness was understandable, but when did Shen Chiyan become so childish?
As soon as Shen Chiyan saw Song Qinian sigh, he transformed from a bristling lion into a docile kitten. He flashed Song Qinian an extremely kind and gentle smile. "Qiqi, I was so angry at Qinqin just now that my chest hurt. I don't know if it's affecting my wound. Come quickly and take a look for me."
As he spoke, his expression grew increasingly pitiful.
Shen Keqin, watching Song Qinian put on a pitiful act, got goosebumps all over her body.
Suddenly, she remembered something and angrily said to Shen Chiyan, "Fifth Brother, were you calling Song Qinian's Qiqi, or Lin Qiutong's Qiuqiu just now?"
The atmosphere was just right, but Shen Keqin's sudden mention of Lin Qiutong made both Shen Chiyan and Song Qinian's expressions change.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Of course, I was calling your sister-in-law, Song Qinian!"
"Is that so?"
Shen Keqin let out a sarcastic snort. "Then, when you were unconscious, were you calling out 'Qiqi' or 'Qiuqiu'?"
Seeing Song Qinian's face grow increasingly grim, Shen Chiyan really wanted to grab Shen Keqin and throw her down the stairs. This little brat was clearly trying to provoke him.
Knowing that he was here to chase his wife, Shen Keqin kept mentioning Lin Qiutong.
"The one I love is Song Qinian, so of course, I was calling her name!"
Hearing this, Shen Keqin's mood improved greatly, and she finally smiled. "I knew it... Good. Next time, you need to be clearer, so certain people don't misunderstand and think you're calling them, clinging to you and refusing to leave!"
Previously, Lin Qiutong had claimed in front of the old madam and Gu Zhiyan that Shen Chiyan was calling her name. This had disgusted Shen Keqin to no end.
The mere thought of Lin Qiutong's hypocritical expression at that time made Shen Keqin want to vomit what she had eaten the day before.
Suddenly, Shen Keqin's phone rang. She looked at it, her eyes widened in alarm, and she exclaimed that she had forgotten something very important before rushing out of the ward.
This left Shen Chiyan and Song Qinian, each preoccupied with their own thoughts due to Shen Keqin's words.
Shen Chiyan, showing extreme survival instinct, immediately got out of bed as soon as he saw the situation turning sour and grabbed Song Qinian's wrist, his loyalty evident. "Qiqi, I..."
Song Qinian raised her hand, interrupting Shen Chiyan. She didn't let him continue speaking.
She smiled and gestured to Shen Chiyan. "You don't need to explain anything to me. The reason I'm staying here to take care of you is primarily because you were injured saving me."
Shen Chiyan's unfinished words were stuck in his throat. Although Song Qinian was smiling, he felt an intense panic.
It was also the first time he realized how painful and difficult it was when the person he loved wouldn't listen to his explanations or trust him.
Back then, how much pain must Qiqi have felt!
Their relationship had just begun to thaw, and this incident plunged it back into an ice age.
But Shen Chiyan knew that Song Qinian's heart had been deeply wounded by him. To gain her trust and love, he would need a great deal of patience. Otherwise, haste would not achieve the desired result.
However, there were some things he had to let Song Qinian know to prevent her from overthinking.
"I've already told Lin Qiutong that the person I love is you, not her. I have only one person, one heart. Whether it's my person or my heart, it belongs entirely to you, Song Qinian, and will never be given to anyone else."
Song Qinian found this somewhat unbelievable and even wondered how much truth and falsehood lay in Shen Chiyan's words.
After all, he had once said that the person he loved was Song Qinian, and he would never fall in love with her.
That day, Song Qinian did not give any response to Shen Chiyan's confession. Shen Chiyan felt a sense of loss but also understood.
After all, this was all his own doing.
Meanwhile, Lin Qiutong was furious upon learning that Song Qinian had not only returned alive but was also accompanying Shen Chiyan in the hospital. Her lungs were about to explode.
Damn Song Qinian, why was her life so resilient? Why did even Heaven favor her?
Lin Lanxing, seeing the enraged Lin Qiutong, frowned and asked, "Sister, Shen Chiyan has remembered that Song Qinian is the one he loves. What are you going to do?"
Lin Qiutong looked at the wind and snow outside the window and gave a cold smile. "So what? As long as I'm alive, I will never let them be together."
Besides, as long as the rift between Shen Chiyan and Song Qinian existed, she would still have a chance to sabotage them.
That afternoon, Lin Qiutong arrived at the hospital in a limited edition outfit.
The moment Song Qinian saw Lin Qiutong, her expression turned cold.
Through Gao Kunlun's account, Song Qinian had finally pieced together what had happened in the forest. When Shen Chiyan was unconscious, Lin Qiutong had taken him away while she went to get water.
After encountering Gao Kunlun and his group, she had deliberately claimed she hadn't seen Song Qinian, intending to abandon her to fend for herself.
This way, even if she died, no one would suspect Lin Qiutong.
This woman was truly malicious!
Lin Qiutong, holding a bouquet of baby's breath, was momentarily stunned upon seeing Song Qinian. Then, she put on a hypocritical smile. "Niannian, you're finally back. Where have you been all this time? Ah Yan was very worried about you and kept looking for you!"