Having learned from her previous fainting experience, Gu Jingshen quickly carried her to the medical room and asked a doctor to examine her.

"Doctor, how is she?"

After the examination, the doctor sighed and shook his head. "How long has she been experiencing this?"

"How long will it last?"

He knew nothing about Jiang Xuxu's physical condition; he had only seen her faint once before at the Lin family's house.

"Doctor, what's wrong with her?"

"It's hard to say. We need to complete the tests to determine the specifics, but you should be prepared."

The doctor hesitated, then added, "Remember to have her undergo a full medical check-up when she wakes up."

A full body checkup?

Gu Jingshen frowned slightly, recalling that Uncle Qin had previously mentioned that he should take Jiang Xuxu for a full-body checkup.

I haven't found a suitable opportunity since I came back.

He felt extremely guilty for forgetting such an important matter and for still being angry with her.

When will she wake up?

"About half an hour."

After the doctor finished giving instructions and left, Gu Jingshen sat by the hospital bed and held her hand tightly.

In his heart, Jiang Xuxu was already his wife, and there was no question of a fake marriage.

Forty minutes later, Jiang Xuxu woke up groggily, with Gu Jingshen lying by the bedside.

She gently pulled her hand back.

This movement startled Gu Jingshen awake. "You're awake? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

"It's none of your business."

Jiang Xuxu was still somewhat emotional. She threw off the covers and got up, but a wave of dizziness washed over her.

Gu Jingshen helped her up. "I'll take you for a checkup."

Jiang Xuxu pushed his hand away. "I'm fine, I don't need to do any tests. I should go take care of Aunt Lin."

"You're sick yourself, yet you're taking care of others?"

Without saying a word, he picked the person up and carried them to the examination room, where they underwent a head CT scan, chest X-ray, and examinations of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

Jiang Xuxu cooperated mechanically throughout, while Gu Jingshen watched her intently from the side.

"Can I leave now?"

"Okay," Gu Jingshen smiled and made a hugging gesture. "I'll help you."

"No need, don't make a mountain out of a molehill!" Jiang Xuxu wanted to refuse, but she couldn't persuade him otherwise.

Back in the ward, Zhuo Manqing's heart rate monitor showed fluctuations, and Jiang Xuxu quickly went to check on her.

Unfortunately, she still didn't wake up.

Not long after, Lin Tingran called Gu Jingshen again and summoned him away.

Jiang Xuxu continued to wash Zhuo Manqing's hands with warm water.

For some reason, she felt an unusual warmth towards the woman in front of her, even more so than before.

Many times, she would sit by her bedside and look at her as if she were looking at her own biological mother.

This feeling has been getting stronger lately.

It might be because she had never heard of her biological parents before, and now that she has the opportunity to find them, it is also related to Aunt Lin, whom she knows well.

Subconsciously, she associated her biological mother with Zhuo Manqing as the same person.

Or rather, she hoped that Zhuo Manqing was her biological mother.

Thinking this, she couldn't help but grasp Zhuo Manqing's hand and softly call out, "Mom."

She was stunned when she blurted it out, and looked around, thankfully there was no one else there.

She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and carefully applied hand cream to Zhuo Manqing.

"Aunt Lin, can you hear me? I wish I could..."

Her hands were extremely cold, as if they had no temperature at all.

Jiang Xuxu couldn't help but rub her skin and gently massage her a few times.

Unwittingly, she noticed a burning gaze fixed on her.

She looked up abruptly, and exclaimed in surprise, "Aunt Lin...you're awake?"

At this moment, Zhuo Manqing was looking at her with a kind expression.

"Auntie..." Jiang Xuxu held her hand, her eyes reddening.

Zhuo Manqing forced a smile and slowly said, "Xuxu, I'm sorry..."

She seemed to be talking to herself, her eyes filled with pity and apology as she looked at Jiang Xuxu.

Lin Zongyao's death was a huge blow to her, and the doctor said that this was also the reason why she refused to wake up for so long.

It seems like there's nothing left for her to cherish, but she still has Lin Tingran!

"Auntie, I'll tell Tingran and Jingshen the good news right now."

Jiang Xuxu quickly took out her phone and called Lin Tingran.

This time, Zhuo Manqing didn't stop her. "Ranran, is she alright?"

"I've had a bit of a cold these past couple of days, and I've already had an IV drip and am resting at the hotel."

Lin Tingran has severe rhinitis, and she is allergic to the disinfectant used in hospitals, especially when she has a cold, which is why she stays in a hotel.

"Okay, okay, it's good that everything's alright." Zhuo Manqing murmured, her gaze fixed on the doorway.

Jiang Xuxu quickly called Lin Tingran, and then brought over some hot porridge to feed Zhuo Manqing.

"Xuxu, you are such a good child, thank you for your hard work."

"You've always helped me, so it's only right that I do something for you now."

Zhuo Manqing had just woken up and couldn't say much yet. The doctor said her condition was unstable and she could fall back into a deep sleep at any time.

But Zhuo Manqing held Jiang Xuxu's hand and kept talking about the past, mostly telling her and Lin Tingran that they should support and take care of each other.

"Auntie, the doctor said you need to rest more. When Tingran arrives later, she will definitely have a lot to say to you."

"Okay, Jing Shen and Ting Ran had some misunderstandings when they were little. You're her best friend, could you help her talk to Jing Shen?"

Jiang Xuxu was a little confused.

Lin Tingran and Gu Jingshen have a very good relationship, and I didn't see any misunderstanding.

"The marriage was arranged by his mother and me. Both families exchanged gifts and signed a marriage certificate. Now that something like this has happened between your Uncle Lin and me, I don't know if Jing Shen will... will he look down on Tingran from our family..."

Zhuo Manqing spoke weakly, but Jiang Xuxu only heard the word "marriage contract".

After a long pause, she slowly spoke, "Aunt Lin, are you saying that Tingran and Gu Jingshen are engaged?"

"Yes, didn't Tingran tell you? Jing Shen is the person she's admired since childhood, and she's always thought about marrying him when he comes back! This silly girl, she clearly cares a lot, but she's so stubborn..."

So, Gu Jingshen's fiancée is actually Lin Tingran?!

Jiang Xuxu slumped back into her chair, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Neither Lin Tingran nor Gu Jingshen told her the truth about this matter.

"They've both been proud and arrogant since they were little. Even though they care about each other a lot, they always use the coldest words to make each other angry. Your Uncle Lin and I have tried to mediate between them several times."

You and Tingran are best friends. You know Tingran's personality best. She's just obedient on the surface, but she's actually rebellious and very opinionated. It's all because your Uncle Lin and I spoiled her.

To put it bluntly, it's about being spoiled and willful.

Seeing her lost in thought, Zhuo Manqing gently nudged her arm. "Xuxu, what's wrong? Is Auntie talking too much?"

"No, no, Aunt Lin, I was thinking that since Tingran and the others are almost here, I should go to the door to meet them."

Jiang Xuxu fled the ward, walking absentmindedly down the corridor.

I still can't believe that Gu Jingshen's marriage partner is Lin Tingran.

Just then, a nurse stood in front of her and called out to her.

"Ms. Jiang, your test results are in. The doctor would like to see you."

"it is good."

Jiang Xuxu turned around blankly and followed her to the consultation room.

She underwent five tests, but the doctor only gave her a report.

"Ms. Jiang, please take a look at the report. Everything else is fine, but the head seems to be..."

Jiang Xuxu stared blankly at the diagnosis on the report.

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