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"Yes, Shishi, everything will be fine after the checkup." Su Mengyao also came over, her tone light and cheerful, trying to dispel the tense atmosphere.

Although Yan Nuoya did not speak, she gave her an encouraging look.

Su Mengli and Bai Ye, the couple, also offered words of comfort.

Feeling encouraged by everyone, Bai Shishi stood up and nodded vigorously.

Fu Qianping stood up, walked to her daughter's side, gently put her arm around her shoulder, and said to the doctor, "Doctor, we're ready, shall we go now?"

"Yes, please come with me to the examination room." The doctor nodded.

Fu Qianping then took Bai Shishi and left the ward with the doctor and nurses.

Before leaving, Bai Shishi glanced back at Mo Xiangwen, her eyes filled with the dependence and unease of a kitten about to be taken away from its parents.

Mo Xiangwen nodded affirmatively to her and mouthed "Keep it up."

The ward fell silent for a moment.

Su Mengli took a light breath and turned to Su Mengyao and Yan Nuoya: "Then let's set off too. It seems we need to hurry."

She then reminded Mo Xiangwen, "The food is in a thermal container, remember to eat it. We'll try to come back as soon as possible."

“Okay, you can go ahead, be careful on the road,” Mo Xiangwen replied.

After watching Su Mengli and the other two leave, only Mo Xiangwen and Bai Ye remained in the ward.

The two men fell silent for a moment, a tense atmosphere of waiting filling the air.

Mo Xiangwen leaned against the headboard, his gaze fixed on his injured foot, but his thoughts were already drifting to Bai Shishi, who was undergoing an examination.

Bai Ye glanced at him, said nothing, and walked out of the room.

About half an hour later, a strange sense of anxiety made Mo Xiangwen restless.

He always felt he should do something, even if it was just to get closer to her.

He picked up the cane leaning against the bed and propped himself up.

Mo Xiangwen, leaning on his crutches, awkwardly moved out of the ward and slowly walked down the corridor toward the physical examination area.

He is not very good at using crutches, and his right foot cannot bear full weight, which makes him walk slowly.

Just as he was about to reach the waiting area near the examination room, he heard faint conversations coming from a doctor's office next door, which had its door half open.

Upon hearing Bai Ye's voice, he subconsciously slowed his pace.

"...Doctor, is there really no... safer, more successful option?" Bai Ye's voice was hoarse with hope.

Then came the doctor's calm voice: "Mr. Bai, I understand your feelings. But the surgical plan we've devised for your daughter is the best option based on her physical condition, and the success rate is already very high compared to similar surgeries. Medicine has no 100% guarantee; the remaining part... largely depends on the patient's own physical condition, recovery ability, and some factors that we cannot fully control. Frankly speaking, at this point, we've done all we can. The rest is up to fate and her own will."

The doctor paused, his tone softening slightly, and added, "If there's anything that can have a positive effect, it's probably maintaining a strong will to live and as cheerful a mood as possible. A good mindset can sometimes have unexpectedly positive effects on postoperative recovery. The support and companionship of family members are crucial."

Mo Xiangwen, standing outside the door, unconsciously tightened his grip on his cane, his knuckles turning slightly white.

He stood silently in place, the doctor's words like a heavy stone thrown into the lake of his heart, creating ripples upon ripples.

He knew that surgery meant there was no way to avoid risks, but hearing the doctor use such words to describe it still made him feel a little uneasy.

If even he, as an observer, felt uneasy upon hearing such words, how must Shishi, the person involved, have felt?

In his eyes, Bai Shishi wasn't that strong.

Will she feel so uneasy that she wants to cry?

He neither went in nor left, but silently leaned on his cane and slowly moved to the bench by the corridor, where he sat down, feeling somewhat exhausted.

He leaned his cane against the side and looked out the corridor window.

Outside the window is a meticulously maintained hospital lawn, lush and vibrant in the sunlight.

Further away, the sky was a deep blue, with a few snowflakes drifting slowly by.

The corridor was bustling with people: medical staff rushing about, family members with worried expressions, and patients wearing hospital gowns like him.

He sat there quietly, watching the clouds drift by and people come and go, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

He remembered the first time he met Bai Shishi, her timid yet curious eyes; he remembered her profile as she studied diligently in the studio, biting her pen; he remembered her clinging to his sleeve; and he remembered her radiant smile every time she played games with everyone…

That innocent, hardworking girl, whom he still felt needed to protect, will face a major test in her life alone tomorrow.

A mixture of helplessness, worry, and a strong protective instinct surged within him.

He so wished he could share her risks, or at least offer her more certainty.

However, as the doctor said, there are some things that are beyond human control.

He didn't know what else he wanted to do or what he could do, after all, he wasn't a doctor.

He didn't know how much time had passed. He looked up at the vast sky that seemed to swallow all emotions, slightly lost in thought.

He suddenly sighed softly for no apparent reason, "Shishi."

"Yes, Xiao Yi."

Suddenly, a soft figure carrying a familiar fragrance rushed into his arms without warning, interrupting his thoughts.

There's no need to look down; besides Bai Shishi, no one else would jump straight into his arms.

Mo Xiangwen instinctively reached out and caught the girl who lunged at him.

He looked down and saw Bai Shishi tightly hugging his waist, burying her face in his hospital gown as if drawing strength from it.

Fu Qianping stood a few steps away, watching the two embracing, her face bearing a complex yet gentle expression, without disturbing them.

Mo Xiangwen gently stroked Bai Shishi's soft white hair, his voice unconsciously softening: "The checkup is done? How are you feeling, Shishi?"

Bai Shishi snuggled against him and then looked up.

To Mo Xiangwen's surprise, her face didn't show much fatigue or fear from the examination; instead, she put on a bright and relaxed smile.

Bai Shishi's voice sounded strangely excited: "The doctor said I'm in excellent condition! All my indicators are stable and I meet the requirements for surgery! So... I can have the surgery tomorrow!"

Mo Xiangwen was slightly taken aback, his gaze passing over Shishi and looking at Fu Qianping who was walking over.

Fu Qianping met his gaze, smiled and nodded. Although there was still a trace of worry in her eyes that she could not completely hide, she was mostly relieved: "Yes, the test results are good. It's scheduled for the first appointment tomorrow morning."

Hearing a definite answer, Mo Xiangwen felt a little relieved.

He composed himself, gathering his scattered thoughts, and gave Bai Shishi an encouraging smile, trying to sound confident: "That's great! This shows that Shishi's hard work in exercising and taking care of her body has paid off. Tomorrow will definitely go smoothly. We're all waiting for you outside, waiting for you to come out healthy."

Hearing his words made Bai Shishi's smile even brighter.

"Mmm!" She nodded vigorously, then, as if remembering something, she released her grip on him and carefully took his arm instead: "Xiang Wen, let me try to help you walk back to the ward!"

He did not refuse Shishi's kindness, but replied gently, "Okay, then thank you, Shishi."

He leaned on his cane with one hand, while Bai Shishi carefully supported him with the other.

Bai Shishi is petite, and it was clearly a bit difficult for her to support him, who was much taller than her. She walked very slowly and with great focus.

Mo Xiangwen glanced at her serious profile and moved slowly in sync with her pace.

Chapter 238 is my favorite.

This is Mo Xiangwen's fourth day in the hospital, and if the follow-up examination goes smoothly, it will be his last day.

Although the swelling in my ankle has subsided considerably, it will obviously take quite some time for it to fully recover.

However, after several days of observation, the injury has been stable, with no infection or other abnormalities. It is expected that today's follow-up examination results will be fine.

However, what lingered in his mind was not his foot injury, but something else that was more important.

Today is the day Bai Shishi is having surgery.

Perhaps because he had been thinking about this matter, even without setting an alarm, Mo Xiangwen woke up naturally before his usual bedtime.

The ward was still bathed in a hazy gray-blue light. He had just opened his eyes and adjusted to the dim light when he was surprised to find a pair of scarlet eyes, as if they were dyed with the morning glow, staring at him quietly and without blinking.

If someone were to see such a scene in the hazy early morning hours, they would almost certainly be startled.

But Mo Xiangwen's heart skipped a beat, and then a strange calm and understanding replaced it.

Aside from the fact that Bai Shishi got up earlier than him, he wasn't even slightly surprised.

"Good morning, Shishi." His voice was still hoarse from just waking up, but it was unusually gentle.

Those scarlet eyes blinked slightly, as if they hadn't expected him to be so calm.

Bai Shishi tilted her head slightly, forcing a smile that was no different from usual: "...Good morning, Xiang Wen. Xiang Wen got up really early."

Although Bai Shishi tried her best to appear as cheerful as usual, Mo Xiangwen still keenly noticed the tension and unease deep in her eyes, like a frightened animal.

"It's okay, Shishi." Mo Xiangwen reached out and gently stroked the top of her head. "Didn't Teacher Fu say that this is just a minor surgery with a high success rate? Don't worry too much."

It was still very early, and there was still some time before the scheduled start time of the surgery. Even Fu Qianping and Bai Ye had not yet arrived at the ward.

Although Su Mengli and the others had also agreed to come, it was clearly too early.

At this moment, the ward felt like a tranquil haven, secluded from the world, with only the two of them inside.

Under Mo Xiangwen's gentle gaze, Bai Shishi wrinkled her nose, lowered her head slightly, and unconsciously gripped his shirt. Her voice was soft and barely audible: "I...I know I shouldn't be afraid...but, the thought of going in alone, with Xiao Yi not here, and Mom and Dad not here, lying there all by myself...I'm still a little...scared."

Her honesty made Mo Xiangwenxin even more tender.

“I understand,” he said, trying to soften his voice as much as possible. “It’s normal to be scared. But Shishi, look, all of us—your mom and dad, Mengli, Mengyao, Nuoya, and me—we’ll all be waiting for you outside, with you. You’re not alone.”

He paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and changed the subject: "Shishi, do you want to know... the final ending of the 'Junior Sister Development Project'?"

"Yes!" Bai Shishi blurted out almost subconsciously, her eyes lighting up instantly.

But then, as if realizing something, a blush crept onto her cheeks, and she said somewhat shyly in a low voice, "Xiang Wen... you... you know..."

Looking at her like this, Mo Xiangwen couldn't help but smile: "Well, I had a rough idea before. After all, you are our Shishi. You even drew the illustrations for the novel and the character portrait of 'Bai Shiyin' yourself. It's not surprising that you could find my novel to read. It's just that you have never been willing to admit it, and I didn't want to face this fact either, so I never said it."

Bai Shishi's face turned even redder, as if some little secret had been discovered.

"So... what's the ending?" she couldn't help but ask, her curiosity temporarily overshadowing her nervousness. "I've always wanted to know if Bai Shiyin and the main character ended up together, and I'm also curious about who will confess first..."

“The ending,” Mo Xiangwen said with a smile, looking into her expectant eyes, “I’ve already finished writing it.”

Even before he visited Bai Shishi in the hospital on the first day, he had been working day and night, staying up for several nights to finally finish writing the ending of "The Junior Sister Development Plan".

"Finished writing?" Bai Shishi's eyes widened slightly in surprise. "Then why didn't you post it? I haven't seen you update it, and I didn't hear you mention it in the group chat either."

“It’s a legitimate excuse to slack off for a while longer.” Mo Xiangwen made a small joke, then his expression became serious as he looked into her eyes and said softly, “However, once Shishi has finished her surgery and comes out safely, I can show you the complete manuscript.”

Bai Shishi's eyes instantly sparkled as if they had been filled with stars.

She nuzzled against his chest, a hint of coquettishness in her voice, and asked, "Then... can you tell me a little bit now? What's the ending like?"

"It will be the ending you like, Shishi, I promise," Mo Xiangwen said softly. "And it's not just the ending in the novel. After Shishi comes out, all the things the protagonist has to say to 'Bai Shiyin'... I'll say them to you exactly as they are, okay?"

These words completely stunned Bai Shishi.

She stared wide-eyed at Mo Xiangwen in disbelief, then a radiant smile, as if it had gathered all the light of dawn, bloomed on her face.

Overwhelmed by joy and a sense of relief, she overcame her last unease and hugged him tightly, burying her burning cheeks in his chest. In a voice trembling with excitement yet crystal clear, she said, "Then I have to say it first! I love Xiao Yi the most! I love Xiang Wen the most! More than anyone else in the world!"

Even though he had expected it, the girl in his arms' passionate and straightforward confession swept over Mo Xiangwen like a warm current.

His heart was pounding, and a strong urge to respond immediately surged up in his throat.

But he managed to restrain himself, only holding her tighter and gently stroking her long, snow-white hair.

"As for me... I'll tell you in person when you come out safely, Shishi."

"Mmm!" Bai Shishi nodded vigorously in his arms, her voice muffled.

Bai Ye and Fu Qianping were the first to arrive at the ward.

When they pushed the door open, they naturally saw the two embracing on the bed.

Bai Ye's gaze lingered on Mo Xiangwen for a moment, his expression complex, but in the end he said nothing.

Fu Qianping sighed slightly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. However, she had already come to terms with it, and it wasn't the first time she had seen it, so she was more accepting of it than her husband.

Feeling her parents' gaze, Bai Shishi was still a little shy. Instead of letting go, she buried her head even deeper into Mo Xiangwen's arms, like a little ostrich unwilling to face reality.

A little while later, Su Mengli, Su Mengyao, and Yan Nuoya arrived together.

Seeing the situation in the ward, they all tacitly refrained from asking any questions, but instead stepped forward to encourage Bai Shishi in their own ways.

"Go Shishi! We're waiting for you to come out so we can eat something delicious together!" Su Mengyao cheered her on.

"Relax, Shishi, everything will go smoothly." Su Mengli gently held her hand.