Chapter 156: One hundred fifty-six hugged together_1 Chapter 156: One hundred fifty-six hugged together_1 His tone was tender and sincere.

Thanking her for never giving up on their home, for enduring hardships and giving so much to their family.

Thanking her, for once loving him with all her heart.

Ji Pianran’s bed was the furthest inside, next to the window.

The three beds outside also had patients in hospital gowns, each with their family members sitting beside them, some with one person, some with two.

The ward was quiet, but there were still quite a few people around.

The sunshine sprinkled on her body, her hair, and her fair skin.

It gave the originally cold ward a layer of ambiguous warmth.

Gu Chen always carried a clean and comfortable soapberry scent, as well as a warm feeling indescribable, as if it could melt the world.

In an instant, it filled Ji Pianran’s nostrils.

She couldn’t help but lean into Gu Chen’s embrace and even sneakily sniffed a bit more of the scent on him.

She felt an unprecedented sense of security and solidity in her heart.

She was truly grateful to him.

Grateful that he not only did not blame her for causing trouble but also took her to the doctor.

Grateful for his attentive care towards her.

Grateful for the tenderness in his eyes when he looked at her.

It was that very tenderness that made Ji Pianran uncontrollably yearn to be closer to Gu Chen, even just a little bit more.

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

Because in these past days, every single thing he did was almost always with her and their child in mind.

Grateful to him for allowing her to feel warmth genuinely and truly, not just once.

Unknowingly, it ignited the long-buried hope for life in her heart.

Gu Chen embraced her shoulder and with a gentle pull, drew her into his arms.

“Wife, you really don’t have to thank me. If anyone should be saying thanks here, that person is definitely me.”

Her head rested lightly against Gu Chen’s body, just a few centimeters below his chin.

This was the first time she didn’t care how many people were around; she stubbornly leaned into Gu Chen’s embrace.

That delightful scent like flowery sweetness wafted from her hair, holding her soft body, and in that moment, Gu Chen’s heart was filled with an unprecedented, profound sense of happiness and satisfaction.

This feeling was so wonderful it almost compensated for the regrets of his two lifetimes.

Seeing her parents embracing, Tangtang pouted her little mouth, instantly feeling unhappy.

That’s not fair!

Why aren’t they hugging her too?

Has everyone forgotten about Tangtang?

Tangtang wants her parents’ hugs too!

The little girl reached out to grab the bedsheet, kicked her legs with force, twisted her little bottom, and then climbed onto the bed, burrowing her head towards the space between the two.

“Tangtang wants hugs too!”

The little one’s adorable antics left Gu Chen and Ji Pianran somewhat helplessly amused.

Gu Chen stretched out his arms and pulled Tangtang into the embrace of the two.

“Alright, Daddy and Mommy will hug Tangtang, too.”

Ma Xiaolan, who was also set for surgery in a bed nearby, watched the scene unfolding before her and couldn’t help but feel envious.

Looking at the loving couple and their happy family of three, she turned her head to her own husband, who was foolishly sitting next to her, idiotically smiling at his phone, and she couldn’t help but feel irritated.

Just look at the husband of another, hugging and holding his wife, with eyes brimming with love.

He looked as though he’d bear her illness for her; then there was her own husband, who thought paying her hospital bill was a great favor to her, treating her coldly every day, only showing affection when staring at his phone!

It’s true, comparisons really can kill.

Marrying the wrong person can ruin one’s whole life!

If I could do it all over again, I would say anything to go to Taishang Laojun’s Alchemy Furnace and temper myself well.

To forge a pair of fiery golden eyes, not for anything else but to see through the ugly face of the man in front of me when in love.

In this lifetime, for his sake, the hardships I’ve endured far surpass the amount of food I’ve eaten!

Ji Pianran watched Gu Chen and Tangtang, speaking indifferently.

“You go on and get busy, I’m fine here by myself. Didn’t you agree to sign contracts with everyone today? Better to get that done sooner rather than later.”

This was Gu Chen’s first time doing business with the villagers.

It was also a great opportunity to hold his head high, and Ji Pianran hoped that through this event, everyone’s perception of Gu Chen could change.

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

Gu Chen had already decided that he wouldn’t do anything else besides go home to cook for his wife and keep her company until her illness was cured, and then the three of them could go home together!

He shook his head, “It’s fine, there’s no rush. You are the most important thing right now!”

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

But more than being cared for, she wished he would go and take care of important matters.

She didn’t want to be a burden to him. Besides, she was already in the hospital. If there really was an emergency, there were still nurses and doctors around. There really was no need for Gu Chen to waste time staying here.

She feigned anger as she looked at Gu Chen.

“But I’m sleepy, it must be almost three o’clock now, right? Even if I sleep now, it’ll be four or five when I wake up. There’s no need for you guys to stay.”

Hearing that Ji Pianran wanted to sleep, Gu Chen looked at Tangtang with difficulty.

His wife was sick and needed good rest to recover quickly, that was only natural.

He could ensure that he stayed quiet, but Tangtang was still young. Kids are naturally talkative and energetic, not only disturbing Ji Pianran’s rest but also others’.

After all, this was a shared hospital room where everyone needed to rest.

He looked at Ji Pianran with some concern.

“How about this, you take a nap, and I’ll go print the contracts, then bring you some food afterward.”

It was over three o’clock now. If he took care of the contracts and then went back to cook and bring the food to Ji Pianran, it would be just in time for mealtime.

He felt that his plan was very reasonable.

Ji Pianran couldn’t bear to have Gu Chen make the trip again, back and forth was too much trouble, especially since this was a hospital in the city.

Just the travel time alone would take an hour.

She shook her head, “No need, I’ll just go to the cafeteria downstairs and eat something, this is a major hospital in the city, the food is definitely good.”

Ji Pianran said this actually to reassure Gu Chen.

Once Gu Chen had made up his mind, he stood up and smiled at Ji Pianran, “Alright, I’ve decided. See you this afternoon!”

Could the food outside be as delicious as what he cooked?

Would they give her Home Spirit Spring Water?

Did they have matsutake mushrooms?

He was determined to cook for his wife himself so he could rest assured!

Ji Pianran was about to speak, but Gu Chen had already picked up Tangtang and waved goodbye to her with a smile.

And then he headed for the door.

“Really, there’s no need,” she called out, peeking her head around to look at Gu Chen.

This was a hospital after all, and though Ji Pianran was anxious, she didn’t dare to raise her voice for fear of disturbing others’ rest.

“That’s settled then!” Gu Chen’s irrefutable voice came from outside the door.

He wouldn’t take no for an answer!

The food must be delivered!