This night, Song Qinian did not sleep soundly. She dreamed that Lin Qiutong was dead, covered in blood, her eyes filled with hatred as she stared at him, screaming and asking why he had ruined her life, why he had turned her from a noble princess into an ant.
When Song Qinian woke up, her spirit was worse than the day before.
When she got up, Shen Chiyan had already prepared breakfast.
Song Qinian looked at the nutritious breakfast, truly having no appetite.
Shen Chiyan reached out and touched her head, "What's wrong? Are you not feeling well somewhere?"
Song Qinian shook her head, "I'm accompanying Yuxin to the hospital today. Let's go together."
Song Qinian did not want to make things difficult for Shen Chiyan. She would settle her grievances with Lin Qiutong herself, and she would not interfere in the grievances between Shen Chiyan and the Lin family.
When the two arrived at the hospital, Mu Yuxin was already there. She probably hadn't slept well, as she had very prominent dark circles under her eyes.
Seeing Shen Chiyan, she nodded at him.
Shen Chiyan looked at Mu Yuxin, his heart filled with complex emotions. After all, Mu Yuxin was the biggest victim in this accident.
Afterward, Shen Chiyan went to see Lin Qiutong, while Song Qinian accompanied Mu Yuxin for her examination.
Mu Yuxin looked at Song Qinian's pale face and asked worriedly, "Nian Nian, I heard Lin Qiutong cut her wrist in the bathroom and tried to commit suicide?"
Song Qinian nodded. Thinking that Mu Yuxin might overthink it, she immediately gestured with her hands, "This is not your fault. Please don't blame yourself."
Mu Yuxin smiled, "I'm not blaming myself. I'm just worried about you."
Song Qinian shrugged, feigning indifference.
While Mu Yuxin was getting her blood drawn, Song Qinian bought a bouquet of flowers to visit Ye Fanglin.
When Ye Fanglin saw Song Qinian, her expression was as complicated as her mood. Previously, Ye Fanglin had many reservations about Song Qinian for snatching Shen Chiyan away.
Now, knowing that Song Qinian had been accompanying her biological daughter, she didn't know how to face her.
Song Qinian placed the flowers on the bedside table. Since Ye Fanglin did not know sign language, she took out her phone and typed, "I'm accompanying Yuxin today. She knows you're sick and is very worried about you."
Lin Xing'an had not hidden the news of her leukemia from Ye Fanglin, as it was impossible to conceal.
Ye Fanglin was somewhat surprised, "She's willing to save me?"
"You are her biological mother. She naturally wouldn't stand by and watch you suffer."
Ye Fanglin's heart ached. She never imagined that the daughter she had doted on and raised was someone else's, while her own biological daughter had suffered in another family's home.
At this moment, Ye Fanglin didn't yet know about Lin Qiutong's suicide attempt. She recalled her feelings when she was pregnant. She had been so eager for the baby's birth, had decorated the nursery long in advance, and even picked a very cute name.
Who knew that a trip to Xiangrui Mountain would change everything.
"She... has she been doing well all these years?"
"Not well. She's not Feng Wanhui's daughter. Feng Wanhui only cared about her own daughter, so how could she treat her well?"
Song Qinian told Ye Fanglin about Mu Yuxin's experiences over the years. Upon hearing this, Ye Fanglin could no longer hold back and burst into tears, covering her face.
Song Qinian handed Ye Fanglin tissues, "Aunt Ye, whether you acknowledge Yuxin or not, she is indeed your daughter. I hope that even if you don't love her, you won't hurt her."
Just then, Song Qinian received a WeChat message from Mu Yuxin, "Nian Nian, where did you run off to?"
"I'm in Aunt Ye's ward. Do you... want to come over?"
Mu Yuxin seemed to be greatly conflicted. After typing "is typing" several times on the chat interface, she finally sent a message, "Perhaps it's best not to..."
It wasn't that Mu Yuxin didn't want to see Ye Fanglin, but rather that she didn't know Ye Fanglin's current attitude and didn't know what to say if they met.
Perhaps she feared that Ye Fanglin, like Lin Lanxing, would consider Lin Qiutong to be their family.
Song Qinian had only asked Mu Yuxin as a shot in the dark. She understood Mu Yuxin's dilemma and pain. After bidding farewell to Ye Fanglin, she went to find Mu Yuxin.
Meanwhile, in Lin Qiutong's ward, Lin Lanxing and Shen Qiwen were both by Lin Qiutong's side.
Their expressions were grim, one more so than the other. Lin Lanxing's eyes were particularly red, as if she had just finished crying.
Seeing Shen Chiyan, Lin Lanxing let out a snort and said angrily, "She's been rescued, so what use is it for you to come now?"
When Shen Qiwen saw Shen Chiyan, his bloodshot eyes were filled with intense hatred and anger. However, he stood at the edge, and Shen Chiyan did not notice him.
Lin Qiutong's wrist was wrapped in white gauze. Her small face was pale and haggard, as if she had lost the will to live, her eyes devoid of light.
However, the moment she saw Shen Chiyan, her eyes lit up, and then large tears streamed down her cheeks.
"Chiyan... Chiyan..."
Her uninjured hand reached out towards Shen Chiyan, as if grasping for a lifeline. Shen Chiyan walked towards her but did not let her grab him. Instead, he stood at a distance and watched her, "Why did you do something so foolish?"
Lin Qiutong looked at the distant and indifferent Shen Chiyan. The flicker of hope that had just ignited instantly plummeted to the bottom. She lowered her head slightly and cried even more sorrowfully.
Although Lin Lanxing was angry with Shen Chiyan, she knew that Lin Qiutong wanted some private time with him. She gave Shen Qiwen a look, signaling for them to quickly leave the room to Shen Chiyan and Lin Qiutong.
However, Shen Qiwen's eyes were fixed on Shen Chiyan, and he did not see Lin Lanxing's look.
At this moment, Lin Lanxing didn't notice anything amiss. She walked over and directly pulled Shen Qiwen away from the ward. Outside the door, she couldn't help but complain, "Why do you have no social awareness? From now on, whenever my sister and Shen Chiyan are alone, you shouldn't butt in."
Shen Qiwen remained silent. After Lin Lanxing spoke to him a few times and saw that he still didn't respond, she became angry, "What's wrong with you?"
Only then did she notice that Shen Qiwen's eyes were fixed on the lower floor. She followed his gaze and saw Song Qinian and Mu Yuxin.
The two were walking out arm in arm. In Lin Lanxing's eyes, they looked extremely triumphant and arrogant.
Lin Lanxing instantly exploded with anger, "This damned Song Qinian, she must have brought that damned Mu Yuxin to find my mother. Do they really think that by pulling this stunt, our family will accept that Mu Yuxin? Hmph, they're simply delusional! I'm going to find my parents right now. As long as I'm still part of the Lin family, Mu Yuxin will never set foot in our Lin family's door."
Lin Lanxing stormed off to Ye Fanglin's ward. Shen Qiwen stood still for a while before taking out his phone and dialing a number. "Mr. Li, if you don't make a move soon, Song Qinian and Shen Chiyan's relationship will become solid as a rock, and you might lose your chance."