The next day, Shen Xi woke up very early. After entrusting the children to the housekeeper, she and Jian Fan hurried to the hospital.
The children also wanted to visit their great-aunt with them, but Shen Xi did not agree, saying that after she was discharged from the hospital, she would bring them to visit her great-aunt's home.
She knew that the children cared about their great-aunt, but everyone in the hospital knew she was single. How could she explain the sudden appearance of three children? She had no way to explain it.
As soon as the two left the community gate, Jian Fan asked, "Sister Xi, should we inform Mr. Song about this matter?"
Shen Xi thought for a moment and replied, "No need. He is abroad, and it's not easy for him to come back. Moreover, the problem is not too serious; my aunt will be discharged in a few days."
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, she received a call from Song Kaicheng.
Shen Xi's heart skipped a beat. She slowly answered, trying to keep her voice cheerful, "Hello? Brother Kaicheng."
"Xixi, are you with your aunt?" Song Kaicheng's voice clearly carried a hint of worry.
"No. What's wrong?" Shen Xi was a little surprised, not understanding why he would ask that.
Song Kaicheng said, "I just called your aunt, and a man answered. I want to ask you what's going on? She wouldn't have found a boyfriend in China, would she?"
"Ah?" Shen Xi blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes. "No way? I haven't heard her mention it. Maybe she has some fellow travelers. You're overthinking it."
"Fellow travelers shouldn't answer other people's phones casually," Song Kaicheng's tone was clearly a little displeased.
Shen Xi cautiously asked, "What did he say to you?"
"He didn't say much. He just said your aunt was busy and asked me to call back later," Song Kaicheng replied.
"Oh." Shen Xi let out a long sigh of relief, her eyes darting quickly a few times, and she continued with a smile, "My aunt is hosting a small party at home today and has invited quite a few fellow travelers. Jian Fan and I are on our way to help. Once we get there, I'll see what the situation is and then call you back."
"Okay." Song Kaicheng chatted with her for a few more minutes and then hung up.
The two first went to Mei Yun's house to pick up a few sets of clothes for her before heading to the hospital.
Upon arriving at the ward, Qin Xiuyu and Mei Yun had just finished breakfast.
They greeted each other.
Shen Xi put down the clothes and walked to the bedside, affectionately taking Mei Yun's hand and asking, "Auntie. How are you feeling today?"
"Much better," Mei Yun said, looking at her with a smile.
At this moment, Qin Xiuyu added, "The nurse took her temperature this morning, and she no longer has a fever."
"Really? That's great news." Shen Xi's face was filled with a happy smile.
Mei Yun asked eagerly, "Can I be discharged today then?"
She didn't want to stay in the hospital, the smell of disinfectant everywhere made her feel uncomfortable.
"Not yet. Auntie, your wound has been delayed for quite some time after being bitten. Staying a few more days and getting more IV fluids will be beneficial for the wound's healing," Shen Xi explained to her earnestly.
"Alright. You're the doctor, I'll listen to you." Mei Yun said no more.
Compared to the unpleasant smell of disinfectant, she was more afraid of her wound not healing properly.
Shen Xi remembered the call from Song Kaicheng on the way. She glanced at Qin Xiuyu and smiled as she asked Mei Yun, "Auntie, did you receive a call from Brother Kaicheng just now?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiuyu quickly looked up at Mei Yun and said, "I'm sorry, when he called, you were in the bathroom, so I answered for you. I forgot to tell you just now."
"It's okay. I'll call him back later," Mei Yun said nonchalantly to him.
"On the way here, Brother Kaicheng called me. I was afraid he would worry, so I didn't tell him about you being hospitalized. I made up a reason..." Shen Xi told them what she had just told Song Kaicheng.
"Mm. Okay, I understand. Xixi is very thoughtful," Mei Yun said with a smile as she reclined on the hospital bed. Then, she suddenly looked at Qin Xiuyu and said, "You must be tired from staying here all night. You should go back and rest."
Qin Xiuyu was unwilling to leave. After Shen Xi and Mei Yun's repeated persuasion, he finally left.
At this moment, Shen Xi's phone suddenly rang. She took it out and saw that it was Qin Siye. She slowly walked towards the window and answered, "Hello?"
"Hello? Shen Xi, I'm in the hospital basement. Hurry and come down." Qin Siye's voice carried a hint of seriousness and tension.