Chapter 156: Holding each other

His tone was heartfelt and sincere.

Thank you for never giving up on this family, for still contributing so much to it despite the hardships you have been burdened with.

Thank you for once truly loving me.

Ji Pianran's bed was at the far end, by the window.

Outside, three hospital beds were occupied by patients in hospital gowns, and their respective family members were sitting by their sides, either one or two of them.

Although the ward was quiet, there were still quite a few people.

Sunlight shone on her body, her hair, and her fair skin.

It added an ambiguous warmth to the originally cold ward.

Gu Chen's body still carried the same clean and comfortable fragrance of soap, as well as an indescribable warmth that seemed to melt the world.

In an instant, it filled Ji Pianran's nasal passages.

She couldn't help but lean into Gu Chen's embrace, and even quietly sniffed the scent on him a little more.

Her heart felt an unprecedented sense of stability and security.

She was truly grateful to him.

She was grateful that he not only didn't blame her for causing trouble, but also brought her here to see a doctor.

She was grateful that he took such good care of her.

She was grateful for the tenderness in his eyes when he looked at her.

It was this tenderness that made Ji Pianran unable to resist the urge to get closer to Gu Chen, to get even closer.

Now she was no longer afraid that Gu Chen would dislike her.

Because over the past few days, everything he had done had been almost entirely for her and the baby.

She was grateful to him for making her feel warmth more than once.

It had made her unconsciously ignite the long-buried hope for life in her heart.

Gu Chen put his arms around his shoulders and gently pulled him into his arms.

'Daughter-in-law, you really don't have to say thank you to me. If someone has to say thank you, it must be me.'

She rested her head lightly against Gu Chen's body, just a few centimetres from his chin.

This was the first time she had stubbornly leaned into Gu Chen's arms without paying attention to how many people were around them.

The sweet, soft aroma that smelled like flowers wafted out from her hair. Holding her soft body, at that moment, Gu Chen felt an unprecedented, profound sense of happiness and contentment.

This feeling was so good that it almost filled him with regret for two lifetimes.

When Tang Tang saw her parents hugging, she pouted and instantly became unhappy.

How could they not hug her?

Did they forget that there was also Tang Tang!

Have they forgotten about Tangtang?

Tangtang also wants a hug from mummy and daddy!

The little girl reached out and grabbed the bed sheet, then with a strong leg movement and a twist of her little bottom, she climbed onto the bed and buried her head between the two adults.

'Tangtang also wants a hug!'

The adorable appearance of the little girl made Gu Chen and Ji Pianran a little unable to laugh or cry.

Gu Chen reached out and held Tangtang in the middle of the two adults.

'Okay, mommy and daddy will hug Tang Tang too.'

Ma Xiaolan, who was in the next bed and also preparing for surgery, couldn't help but feel envious when she saw the scene in front of her.

Seeing the loving couple and the happy family of three, she couldn't help but feel a little angry when she turned her head and looked at her husband, who was sitting next to her, staring at his phone and smirking.

Look at other people's husbands, they are hugging and cuddling their wives, and the love in their eyes is about to overflow.

She hates that she can't help her daughter-in-law when she is sick, and when she looks at her own husband, she thinks that paying her hospital bill is the greatest grace he can show her. He glares at her every day, and only when he is looking at his phone does he look affectionate!

It really is so frustrating to compare people.

Marrying the wrong person can ruin your whole life!

If I could do it all over again, I would go to the alchemy furnace of the Supreme Lord Lao-tzu and practice hard.

To develop a pair of fiery eyes, not for anything else, but to see the ugly face of the man in front of you when you are in love.

In this life, the suffering she has endured for him is simply more than she can bear!

Ji Pianran looked at Gu Chen and Tang Tang with a light tone.

'Go ahead, I'll be fine here alone. Didn't you say you wanted to sign the contract with everyone today? If you can do it quickly, just get it done.'

This was the first time Gu Chen had done business with the villagers.

It was also a great opportunity to stand tall, and Ji Pyoran hoped that through this matter, she could change everyone's opinion of Gu Chen.

She hoped that Gu Chen could hold his head high in front of everyone from now on.

Gu Chen had already decided long ago that he would do nothing but go home to cook for his wife and stay with her until she recovered, and the three of them would go home together!

He shook his head, 'It's fine, there's no rush, you're the most important thing right now!'

Ji Pianran knew that Gu Chen meant well and that he wanted to stay and take care of her.

But she hoped that he would go do what he needed to do rather than take care of her.

She didn't want to be a burden to him, and besides, she was already in the hospital, so if anything really happened, there would be nurses and doctors there. There was really no need for Gu Chen to stay and waste time.

She pretended to be angry and looked at Gu Chen.

'But I'm sleepy. It's almost three o'clock now, and it'll be four or five o'clock when I wake up. There's nothing for you to do here.'

Hearing that Ji Bianran wanted to go to sleep, Gu Chen looked at Tang Tang with difficulty.

His daughter-in-law was ill at the moment, and it was only natural that she should rest well if she wanted to get better quickly.

He could promise not to talk, but Tang Tang was still young, and children naturally talked a lot and bounced around, disturbing not only Ji Pianran's rest but also the rest of the people.

After all, this was a multi-person ward, and everyone needed to rest.

He looked at Ji Pianran with some unease.

'How about this, then: you sleep for a while, and I'll go print the contract and then bring you dinner.'

It was just after three o'clock. If he finished the contract and then went back to cook and bring the food to Xi Ji Pianran, it would be just in time for dinner.

He felt that his arrangement was still very reasonable.

Ji Pianran would not let Gu Chen make another trip. It was too troublesome to go back and forth, and she was in a city hospital.

It would take an hour just to get there and back.

She shook her head and said, 'No, I'll just go to the cafeteria downstairs and grab a bite. This is a big hospital in the city, so the food must be good.'

Ji Bianran said this to reassure Gu Chen.

Gu Chen's family had made their decision. He got up and smiled at Ji Bianran, 'It's fine, I've already made up my mind. We'll see you this afternoon!'

Can the food outside be as delicious as the food I make?

Will there be spring water for the family?

Will there be matsutake mushrooms?

He must personally cook for his daughter-in-law so that he can feel at ease!

Ji Bianran was about to speak when Gu Chen already waved goodbye to her with a smile on his face, holding Tang Tang.

Then she walked towards the door.

'Really, you don't need to.' She poked her head out to look at Gu Chen.

After all, they were in a hospital room, and although Ji Pianran was very anxious, she didn't dare speak too loudly for fear of disturbing other people's rest.

'It's settled!' An imperious voice came from outside the door.

He doesn't care, it just won't do!

This meal must be delivered!