I really like your sand sculpture group friends

"Then let's try this."

Mo Xiangwen just wanted to end the fight quickly so he could escape this public execution.

He didn't answer any of Su Mengli's questions and just kept eating his breakfast in silence.

Although Su Mengli was slightly dissatisfied with his passive resistance, seeing him eating obediently, she felt that her main goal had been achieved, so she let him go for the time being.

Bai Shishi looked at Su Mengli with some envy, but when she thought about how she would be able to feed Xiang Wen later, she forcibly suppressed her restless mood and obediently sat in the chair to wait.

But that longing yet slightly aggrieved look in her eyes was so obvious that even Su Mengli felt a little soft-hearted and amused by it.

After feeding about half of the food, Su Mengli kept her promise, stopped, turned to Bai Shishi, smiled gently, and beckoned, "Shishi, the rest is up to you. Come on."

Bai Shishi's eyes lit up instantly. She immediately stood up from the chair, took light steps and ran to the bedside, carefully taking the chopsticks and lunchbox that Su Mengli handed her.

Watching the mid-race substitution, Mo Xiangwen couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Why is there a relay race here...?"

But he couldn't bear to refuse Shishi.

At this moment, Bai Shishi was already imitating Su Mengli, clumsily but extremely earnestly picking up the food and carefully bringing it to his lips, her eyes filled with anticipation and a hint of nervousness.

Faced with such pure and kind eyes, how could Mo Xiangwen say no? He could only cooperate and open his mouth, letting Bai Shishi finish feeding him.

Not long after he finished eating, the nurse pushed in a treatment cart to apply medicine to Mo Xiangwen's ankle and immobilize it with a bandage.

Su Mengli stepped forward to help, assisting the nurse in steadying his feet.

Seeing how enthusiastic she was, the nurse teased, "Since you're so eager, I'll just teach you. It's not difficult anyway, and I'll have an easy time afterward."

Upon hearing this, Su Mengli was slightly taken aback.

After a brief moment of thought, she nodded and said very seriously, "Thank you, Nurse."

The nurse was taken aback by his thanks, then glanced at him with a hint of envy.

"You're quite lucky." The nurse shook her head. "Girls like this are rare."

“Who can argue with that?” Mo Xiangwen agreed.

The two men's continuous praise made Su Mengli blush slightly, and she kept urging, "Nurse, let's start quickly so you can get some rest."

"it is good."

Under the nurse's guidance, the already intelligent Su Mengli quickly learned how to apply medicine and bandage him.

As mentioned before, since it was convenient for her to stay with him, the nurse quickly pushed the cart toward the next ward.

By the time everything was settled, it was already getting late. Mo Xiangwen then said to Su Mengli, "It's getting late, Mengli, you should go back now. There's nothing else for me to do here."

Su Mengli hadn't planned to stay long. Seeing that his condition was stable, she nodded, carefully tidied up the items on his bedside table, and reminded him to rest before getting up and leaving.

After some time, Fu Qianping came to the ward and said to Bai Shishi, "Shishi, Mom is going back now. Dad will come to keep you company later."

Upon hearing this, Mo Xiangwen immediately spoke up, "Teacher Fu, I'm hospitalized here anyway. If Shishi doesn't mind, Uncle Bai can rest well tonight and doesn't need to come over. You and Uncle have been working so hard these past few days for Shishi's sake, you must be exhausted."

Fu Qianping looked at Mo Xiangwen's injured feet and hesitated.

But Bai Shishi quickly chimed in, her voice tinged with excitement: "Yes, yes! Mom, you and Dad should go back and get some rest! Xiang Wen is here!"

Thankfully, Bai Ye wasn't there, otherwise he would have been furious to hear his daughter say that.

Looking at her daughter's expression, which seemed to want her to leave as soon as possible, Fu Qianping sighed with mixed feelings and said helplessly, "Alright... then I'll trouble you to take good care of Shishi, Xiang Wen."

"Don't worry, teacher," Mo Xiangwen replied earnestly, "Even though my foot is injured, I can walk around without any problem."

No sooner had Fu Qianping left the ward than Bai Shishi nimbly climbed onto Mo Xiangwen's bed and squeezed into a comfortable spot next to him.

Seeing her impatient look, Mo Xiangwen couldn't help but chuckle and reached out to ruffle her soft hair: "Slow down, just be careful not to touch my feet."

"Uh-huh."

Although the single hospital bed was indeed a bit crowded for two people who were not quite grown up, Bai Shishi was petite and could barely squeeze in next to him.

Mo Xiangwen took out his phone, found an anime series that they were both watching, and set up the screen.

Bai Shishi naturally leaned against him, holding his arm, and watched intently.

The warmth of their bodies emanated through the thin hospital gown, and the only sounds in the room were the conversations of the anime characters and their soft breathing.

After an unknown amount of time, before the anime series had finished airing, Bai Shishi's head gradually and gently rested on his shoulder, her arms around his arm loosening, and her breathing becoming even and long.

Mo Xiangwen glanced at the girl's peaceful sleeping face beside him and carefully adjusted his position to make her more comfortable.

Goodnight, Shishi.

Chapter 236 Dad's Phone Call.

The morning sunlight streamed into the ward through the gaps in the curtains. Fu Qianping, carrying a still-steaming breakfast, quietly pushed open the ward door, and the scene that came into view made her pause slightly.

Her beloved daughter, Bai Shishi, was curled up on the outside of Mo Xiangwen's hospital bed, fast asleep, like a pure white kitten clinging to its owner. Her head was resting near Mo Xiangwen's shoulder, her long white hair spread out on the pillow, a stark contrast to Mo Xiangwen's short black hair. Mo Xiangwen seemed a little constrained in his sleeping posture because of the person crowding him, but his expression was peaceful.

Fu Qianping sighed inwardly, feeling a mixture of amusement and indescribable complex emotions.

She walked to the bedside, gently patted her daughter's shoulder, and softly called out, "Shishi, wake up, it's time to get up, brush your teeth, and have breakfast."

Bai Shishi mumbled a sleepy "hmm," her long eyelashes fluttering a few times before she reluctantly opened her drowsy eyes.

When she saw her mother standing by the bed, she was initially confused, but then realized where she was sleeping.

Caught red-handed by her mother, Bai Shishi blushed, but remained calm and composed, as if nothing had happened, and quietly climbed out of bed.

The commotion she made also woke up Mo Xiangwen, who was already a light sleeper.

He opened his eyes, saw Fu Qianping, smiled somewhat embarrassedly, and tried to sit up: "Good morning, Teacher Fu."

"Good morning, Xiang Wen. Did I wake you up?" Fu Qianping spoke gently to this student who cared so much about her daughter, placing the breakfast she had brought on the bedside table. "I also brought you a portion. Eat it while it's hot."

She looked at her daughter, who had already slipped back to her bed, sighed, and said, "Shishi, go wash up."

"Oh... okay." Bai Shishi replied softly, lowered her head, and quickly walked into the bathroom attached to the ward.

Mo Xiangwen propped himself up and sat up. Fu Qianping helped him set up the small table on the hospital bed and placed a breakfast in front of him that was exactly the same as the one he had given to Shishi. "Thank you, Teacher Fu."

"You're welcome. Your foot isn't very convenient, so just rest and recover for the next few days," Fu Qianping said, looking at his right ankle, which was now immobilized.

At this moment, Bai Shishi also finished washing up and came out with rosy cheeks. She obediently returned to her hospital bed and ate the breakfast her mother had brought in small bites, occasionally stealing glances at Mo Xiangwen.

The only sounds in the ward were the soft clinking of cutlery and chewing, creating an atmosphere of tranquility unique to the early morning.

Mo Xiangwen had just finished breakfast and was about to tidy up when his phone, which was beside his pillow, rang. He picked it up and saw the screen display "Dad".

He raised an eyebrow in surprise and answered the phone: "Hello, Dad? Why are you calling so early?"

Mo Chenfeng's strong yet casual voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hey kid, when are you coming back for summer vacation? Your mom's been nagging you about it every day."

Mo Xiangwen was wondering when his father had become so concerned about his vacation time when he heard Mo Chenfeng lower his voice, as if avoiding something, and say, "Your mother specifically told you to remember to bring Shishi and Nuoya back to play when you come back. Cough... her exact words were, 'If you don't bring them back, don't bother coming back.'"

Mo Xiangwen's lips twitched as he listened, inwardly cursing.

Are these really their biological parents? Has their son's status sunk so low that he has to abduct someone else's daughter to get home?

He rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache, and said into the phone, "Dad, tell Mom that I might not be coming home this summer vacation..."

"Not coming back?" Mo Chenfeng on the other end of the phone was clearly taken aback, his tone filled with surprise and a hint of barely perceptible disappointment. "Why? Is it... that Shishi and Nuoya don't want to come and play? If they don't want to come, that's fine, as long as you come back."

Why? Mo Xiangwen looked at his right foot, which he couldn't move, and smiled bitterly to himself.

This injury won't heal quickly, and the reason is rather embarrassing to talk about.

More importantly, Shishi is about to undergo an important surgery, and she will need rest and companionship after the surgery. How could he possibly take her on such a long journey back to his own home at this time?

“It’s not that they’re unwilling,” Mo Xiangwen offered a relatively safe reason, “it’s that our team’s project has reached a critical stage, and everyone is working hard to make the most of the time, so they simply can’t leave.”

"Work..." Mo Chenfeng's tone softened a bit. He still supported his son's career pursuits. "Alright, it's good for young people to be busy. Take care of yourself and remember to come back when you have time."

"Okay, Dad. Please apologize to Mom for me."

After hanging up the phone, Mo Xiangwen looked at his phone and sighed softly. He understood his parents' thoughts and hopes, but at the moment he really had no way to go back.

They only reported good news, not bad news; if they knew the extent of their injuries, they would be terrified.

Besides, he really did need to stay here with Shishi.

Not long after, the ward door was pushed open again, and a series of light footsteps accompanied by a familiar voice came in.

"Xiang Wen! We've come to see you!" Su Mengyao walked in first, carrying a bag of fruit.

Following behind her were Su Mengli and Yan Nuoya, who walked in side by side.

Su Mengli held a brand-new box in one hand, which was printed with a medical device pattern. It looked like an inflatable ankle brace. In her other hand, she held a very familiar pair of crutches, which were wiped very clean.

If he wasn't mistaken, this should be the cane that Mengli used last time.

I never expected that this cane would have another chance to be used.

"How are you feeling? Does your foot still hurt a lot?" Su Mengli walked to the bedside, put her things aside, and asked with concern, her gaze falling on his ankle, which was immobilized.

Although Yan Nuoya did not speak, her cool gaze lingered on him for a moment, carrying a silent question.

"It's nothing, I'm much better. It wasn't that serious to begin with." Mo Xiangwen smiled, trying to appear relaxed.

Su Mengyao leaned closer, extended her index finger, and playfully poked his cheek, saying with a grin, "Tsk tsk, I never thought Xiang Wen would be so gloriously injured while saving a damsel in distress?"

Mo Xiangwen turned his head away from her poking and helplessly grabbed her mischievous hand: "Don't move, or I'll bite you. Also, I didn't do that to be a hero, I did it to be on the safe side. Who knows what might happen to the elevator later?"

"Yes, yes, just in case," Su Mengyao smiled, but didn't continue teasing.

Mo Xiangwen looked at Su Mengyao, his expression becoming more serious: "Mengyao, since I am temporarily unable to move around, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you for help with the matter we agreed on before."

Su Mengyao blinked, a moment of confusion on her face: "Huh? What's wrong?"

Standing beside her, Yan Nuoya leaned slightly forward and whispered in her ear, "Look at houses."

"Oh, that!" Su Mengyao suddenly realized, immediately straightened her back, and confidently patted her chest, "Leave it to me! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

Mo Xiangwen smiled as he looked at her energetic appearance, then turned his gaze to the more composed and reliable Su Mengli.

“Mengli, I think Mengyao alone can't handle this. It's best to leave it to you to oversee. Please take her with you to see it. If necessary, you can also invite Nuoya.” He paused and looked at Yan Nuoya. “Nuoya is basically aware of my thoughts and needs. If Nuoya is here, there's no need to ask me. Let's finalize things as soon as possible.”

Yan Nuoya nodded slightly in agreement, "Yes, I have no objection."

Su Mengli naturally had no objections; that was her original plan.

Since Mo Xiangwen was injured, it was natural for her to take charge of these matters.

"Just focus on recovering. These things are easy to handle. Uncle Chen has already screened the properties, and we'll probably be able to finalize a deal after one or two more viewings. Don't worry."

Bai Shishi, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, couldn't help but tilt her head curiously and ask, "What are you talking about? Why are you being so mysterious?"

Mo Xiangwen turned his head, looked at Shishi's scarlet eyes, smiled gently, and kept her in suspense: "Well... it's a secret for now. You'll know once you've recovered and been discharged from the hospital."

P.S.: I'll change the title and synopsis later. It will be called "My Online Friends Can't Be This Cute".

Chapter 237 The Medical Examination the Day Before

On the morning of the third day, the sunlight was even brighter than the previous two days.

When Su Mengli and her group entered the ward carrying a simple insulated bag, they found it was more lively than usual.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ye and Fu Qianping, the couple, had already arrived and were sitting by Bai Shishi's bedside, talking quietly.

Mo Xiangwen leaned against his hospital bed. Although his right foot was still immobilized, he looked much better.

"Good morning, Uncle and Aunt." Su Mengli greeted them with a smile and placed the insulated bag on the bedside table of Mo Xiangwen.

"Mengli is here," Fu Qianping responded gently, and Bai Ye nodded in agreement.

Su Mengli turned to Mo Xiangwen and gestured to the insulated bag: "I thought it wasn't good to always eat out, so I prepared some light meals today and put them in an insulated container. We probably won't be back by noon, so you'll have to take care of yourself then."

"Thank you so much, Mengli." Mo Xiangwen felt a warmth in his heart and thanked her with a smile.

"No trouble at all," Su Mengli smiled faintly.

Just then, there was a knock on the ward door, and an attending physician and a nurse walked in.

The doctor's gaze swept around the room before he asked, "Excuse me, which of you is Bai Shishi and her family member?"

Upon hearing this, all seven people in the room—Mo Xiangwen, Su Mengli, Su Mengyao, Yan Nuoya, and Bai Ye and his wife, as well as Bai Shishi—turned their gazes toward the doctor.

The doctor was surprised to see this scene for the first time, but being a professional, he quickly regained his smile and explained, "Today we need to conduct a comprehensive preoperative physical examination for Bai Shishi to assess her physical indicators and prepare for tomorrow's surgery."

"Tomorrow?" Bai Shishi repeated softly, her slender fingers unconsciously gripping the bed sheet beneath her, a barely perceptible hint of tension and unease flashing across her face.

Although she knew this day would come, Bai Shishi still couldn't suppress her fear of the unknown as it drew near.

Mo Xiangwen noticed her subtle change in mood and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, Shishi, it's just a routine check-up. Relax and cooperate with the doctor."