He placed the basket on his lap and took out a small purple rabbit, setting it in front of the car. He carried the rest downstairs and placed it on the TV cabinet. The image of Mianmian's fair and adorable little face flashed in his mind again.
He found it strange. He had always been indifferent to children, avoiding them and worrying about them bumping into him, never remembering their faces. Yet, the little dumpling he encountered today seemed to have taken root in his mind.
Jiang Jingxiu shook his head and went to take a shower. It was just a chance encounter; he and she might never meet again.
...
Fu Huaishen had been accompanying Ye Wan at the hospital. He bought some dinner to share with her. Ye Wan said she needed to wash her hands and went to the restroom.
Upon entering, she saw Jiang Mi doing laundry. Both Ye Wan and Jiang Mi were happy to see each other. Ye Wan asked, "What are you doing here?"
"Didn't I tell you I have a patient at home? Actually... it's my daughter. She was transferred to this hospital today," Jiang Mi explained with a smile.
Ye Wan looked at her in surprise, "You have a daughter?"
"Yes. How is your brother's illness?" Jiang Mi didn't elaborate, her situation being too complex to explain in a few words.
"He had a bone marrow transplant today, and it was very successful. He's in the intensive care unit now and will be moved to a regular room in a couple of days." Ye Wan's face lit up with joy at the thought of her brother's recovery. Da Feng Xiao Shuo Wang
"Really?" Jiang Mi looked at her excitedly.
Ye Wan frowned, "Could it be that your daughter also..."
The reason Ye Wan chose this hospital for her brother's treatment was not only because Jin Lan wasn't a doctor there, but also because it was renowned for its cancer treatment.
Jiang Mi sighed helplessly and nodded with difficulty.
"How could this be? She was previously..."
"My daughter had kidney disease and underwent a kidney transplant last year. Her life was saved. Who knew that during a check-up, they found abnormal white blood cell counts. Further tests revealed acute leukemia, and doctors advised me to seek treatment here."
Jiang Mi's voice was heavy as she spoke. She couldn't understand why her life was so full of misfortune, feeling suffocated. Thankfully, her daughter was well-behaved and understanding, offering her much comfort.
"Don't worry, the doctors here are excellent and will surely cure your daughter. Look, my brother is getting better," Ye Wan comforted her, holding her hand.
"Mm," Jiang Mi also smiled.
They chatted for a while longer. Ye Wan asked, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I can order takeout for you. What does your daughter like to eat?"
Ye Wan felt immense sympathy for Jiang Mi. She thought if her brother's leukemia had already overwhelmed her, then Jiang Mi's daughter, having just had a kidney transplant and then contracting this disease, must be suffering even more.
She knew best that people at such times needed a helping hand, that even a little warmth could be the greatest motivation to move forward.
"No need. My mother will bring food. You should go back and spend time with your brother. I'll have many questions for you later."
"Alright then. I'll visit your daughter later." Ye Wan felt she had to do something, as Jiang Mi had helped her a lot in the past.
Jiang Mi smiled and agreed. Ye Wan left the restroom and returned. Fu Huaishen was waiting for her to eat. Seeing her return, he asked, "Why were you so slow?"
"I ran into a friend and we chatted for a while." Ye Wan sat down, picked up her chopsticks, and looked at him hesitantly.