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The atmosphere inside the room was very quiet.

The family of three embraced each other without saying a word.

After the pent-up emotions of many days were completely released, all that remained was peace and healing.

Zhang Yifan saw this but did not go forward to disturb them.

In these heartwarming moments of family life, outsiders have no right to interfere, nor is it necessary for them to.

He gently raised his hand and gave Tang Xiaonuan and Shen Zhiyi a look.

The two instantly understood and nodded in tacit agreement.

The three of them walked very lightly and moved very carefully.

He slowly stepped out of the room, closing the door behind him.

The peace and warmth were completely reserved for Zongwen's family.

I walked briskly out of the apartment building.

The three of them quickly arrived at the entrance of the old residential area.

The streets were deserted in the dead of night.

The roadside was deserted; not a single private car could be seen passing by.

The whole street was eerily quiet; even the flow of traffic had completely disappeared.

Shen Zhiyi took out her phone and opened a ride-hailing app.

The three of them were stunned the moment the page loaded.

At this time, it's impossible to get a taxi!

The page shows a long queue of people, with estimated waiting times already at their maximum.

It will take at least half an hour, and there's no guarantee the order will be accepted.

Tang Xiaonuan looked at her phone screen and sighed softly.

"It's too late, and this is the old town area, so ride-hailing services rarely come here."

The three of them stood by the roadside, somewhat perplexed.

Walking to the hotel is impractical; it's too far.

Taking a taxi is basically nonsense.

Just as the three of them were standing by the roadside pondering their next move.

A car headlight turned on inside the residential area.

A Land Rover Defender drove up slowly and came to a steady stop in front of the three people.

The car door opened, and Zong Wen jumped out of the driver's seat.

He was clutching a car key tightly in his hand—the key to the Land Rover Defender that Zhang Yifan had given him.

Zong Wen simply raised his hand and handed the key to Zhang Yifan.

"Brother Fan, it's impossible to get a taxi at this hour."

"You can drive the car first, so it'll be easier for you to get back."

Zhang Yifan looked at the keys handed to him and didn't refuse them with the slightest bit of politeness.

He reached out and caught it steadily, then put it in his pocket.

Between brothers, there's no need for all that empty politeness and deference.

He looked at Zongwen, his tone serious yet calm.

"Laowen, rest well at home tonight and don't overthink things."

"I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning."

"I took my uncle to the provincial hospital for a comprehensive and detailed examination."

As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Xiaonuan immediately chimed in.

"I'll come tomorrow too, I'll help out."

Shen Zhiyi also spoke up.

"My dad has connections at the provincial hospital, and he can get all the necessary departmental resources."

"It will be ready to use tomorrow, saving a lot of trouble and allowing for a more thorough examination."

Each heartwarming word struck Zong Wen's heart.

This made his already sore nose even more sore.

When people are at their lowest point, they can see people's true colors most clearly.

He has been under immense pressure lately, suffering from insomnia and anxiety.

She was filled with family pressure and worry about her father.

I originally thought I would have to bear all the difficulties on my own.

Unexpectedly, all his friends stayed by his side and supported him through everything.

He truly understood the meaning of the saying "a friend in need is a friend indeed" today.

Zong Wen didn't waste any more words.

He straightened up, bowed deeply to the three of them.

His posture was solemn and full of sincerity.

Thank you.

Zhang Yifan reacted quickly, stepping forward and raising his hand to stop him.

His tone was casual, yet full of familiarity.

"Don't do that."

"We're all just trying to get back together, so bowing and thanking each other is too formal."

"Let's go back to sleep. We're exhausted from staying up until the middle of the night."

After saying that, Zhang Yifan turned and walked towards the Land Rover Defender parked by the roadside.

I opened the car door and got into the driver's seat.

Tang Xiaonuan and Shen Zhiyi boarded the car one after the other.

Just as Zhang Yifan was about to start the vehicle.

He seemed to suddenly remember something and rolled down the car window.

He glanced at Zongwen, who was still standing there, and casually gave him a word of advice.

"Oh, and don't tell your uncle about tomorrow's inspection when you get home tonight."

"Keep it a secret for now, and surprise him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the car engine started to hum softly.

The Land Rover Defender slowly started moving and drove towards the front of the street.

Zong Wen stood there, stunned, by the roadside.

The last two words kept replaying in my mind.

surprise?

What the hell is called a surprise?

He was completely baffled and couldn't figure out Zhang Yifan's thoughts at all.

The car continued forward, completely leaving the area of ​​the old residential area.

The tense atmosphere inside the car instantly relaxed completely.

With no outsiders present, everyone relaxed and let go of their previous tension.

Shen Zhiyi, who had been holding back her doubts all the way, finally couldn't help but ask.

She turned her head to look at Zhang Yifan in the driver's seat, her tone filled with confusion.

"You've been acting very strangely all along."

Everyone else is worried about Uncle Zong's health, but you don't seem nervous at all.

"Why exactly?"

Zhang Yifan looked ahead, gripped the steering wheel, and smiled faintly.

"Because Uncle Zong wasn't seriously ill at all."

"He's in excellent health, without a single ailment!"

Tang Xiaonuan was sitting quietly in the back seat.

Upon hearing those words, his pupils dilated in shock.

She sat up abruptly, her face filled with disbelief.

"What?!"

"Brother Fan, how did you know?"

Zhang Yifan feigned profundity, speaking slowly and mysteriously.

"I am an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor."

"By observing, listening, inquiring, and feeling the pulse, one can discern a person's physical condition at a glance."

Tang Xiaonuan immediately curled her lip, looking completely disbelieving.

"Pshaw, what a load of bull!"

Despite her complaints, her tone quickly softened.

His eyes were filled with genuine relief.

"But it would be so great if Uncle really wasn't sick."

"Zongwen has been under a lot of pressure lately."

"If nothing's wrong, he can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Yifan in the front row suddenly changed his demeanor.

Accurately activate the gossip and banter mode.

He looked at Tang Xiaonuan in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

His tone was full of playfulness.

"Xiaonuan, I have a serious question for you."

"If Zongwen confessed his feelings to you, would you say yes?"

This sudden, soul-searching question caught me completely off guard.

Tang Xiaonuan almost choked on her own saliva.

Her cheeks flushed instantly, and she hurriedly retorted in a flustered manner.

"Brother Fan! What nonsense are you talking about!"

"Zongwen and I are just friends, very good friends!"

Shen Zhiyi, in the passenger seat, couldn't stand it anymore. She rolled her eyes at Zhang Yifan and spoke in a nonchalant tone.

"Don't joke around like that."

Tang Xiaonuan's eyes lit up instantly, and she was silently moved.

It still leans towards itself!

The next second, Shen Zhiyi's finishing blow hit precisely.

"Zongwen did so many terrible things before."

"Our Xiaonuan is such a good person, how could she forgive him so easily and even accept his confession?"

In one sentence, Tang Xiaonuan was completely overwhelmed.

She was both ashamed and angry, her face turning bright red.

"You two! You're a couple ganging up on someone, aren't you?!"

No matter how she tries to explain, it's like two mouths against one mouth—there's no way she can win.

Tang Xiaonuan gave up arguing completely.

She turned her head to look out the window in a huff, pretending not to care about the two of them.

Night fell through the car window, and the streetlights and shadows rushed past.

The teasing continued inside the carriage.

No one heard the girl in the back seat mutter very softly.

Her voice was soft, and only she could hear it clearly.

"I forgave him a long time ago..."

"When will that idiot dare to speak up?"