The four words "everything went smoothly" eased Jiang Cheng’s anxious heart.

It also made everyone else breathe a sigh of relief.

Jiang Cheng bowed deeply to Uncle Ma and said, "Thank you!"

Uncle Ma weakly waved his hand and shook his head.

Jiang Cheng quickly helped Uncle Ma to sit down, and Grandma Shen immediately brought over a warm cup of tea.

"Uncle Ma, have some water."

Jiang Cheng held the cup, and Uncle Ma drank a bit, finally feeling a bit better.

"I’m fine, I’ll be okay after a while. You go in and check on him."

Uncle Ma spoke, and Jiang Cheng responded, "I’ll just take a quick look and come right out. Please rest well."

Of course Jiang Cheng wanted to see Shen Que, but there were people with Shen Que, while Uncle Ma was alone.

She couldn’t leave Uncle Ma by himself; that would be too heartless.

Uncle Ma nodded, understanding Jiang Cheng’s intentions and feeling very appreciative.

Jiang Cheng, Grandma Shen, and the others all entered the room together.

"Brother Gao, could you please look after Uncle Ma?"

"Sure!"

Gao Zhonghua took a few steps out, and Director Lian stepped aside to give the family some space.

Shen Que, lying on the bed, forced a silly smile.

Jiang Cheng’s nose tingled as she teased, "Stop smiling like an idiot."

The main issue was Shen Que’s hair was soaking wet.

He must be in so much pain!

Yet this fool was still trying to act fine.

Shen Que’s smile got even sillier as he looked at Jiang Cheng and said, "I’m happy! From now on, I can stand behind you."

"Beside me, you’ll always stand beside me."

Jiang Cheng finished speaking, and Shen Que nodded.

The two shared a smile, full of deep affection.

"Brother, does it hurt?"

Shen Yue blinked with tears, looking at Shen Que with concern.

Shen Que glanced at Shen Yue and said, "It hurts, but I can bear it, and after taking the medicine, it doesn’t hurt as much."

Shen Yue nodded energetically, worriedly saying, "Make sure you take your medicine on time!"

"I will."

Shen Yue seemed a bit relieved, gazing at Shen Que with anticipation, "Brother, will you be okay after this?"

"Yes, indeed!"

"That’s fantastic!"

Shen Yue cheered and took a quick glance at Jiang Cheng.

Once Brother gets better, will Sister Jiang Cheng like him even more?

She surely will!

For a moment, Shen Yue felt quite happy.

Shen Que could tell from Shen Yue’s expression what she was thinking.

He also wondered why this little one always thought he wasn’t worthy of Jiang Cheng.

Though, he somewhat thought so himself.

Shen Que shifted his gaze to Xing Xing, who hadn’t spoken at all.

"Xing Xing."

Snapped out of his thoughts, Xing Xing looked at Shen Que.

"I’m fine, don’t worry."

Xing Xing nodded, a bit embarrassed, and said, "I know you’re fine, I wasn’t speaking because I was so nervous outside that I bit my tongue."

As he spoke, Xing Xing hissed and showed everyone the tip of his tongue.

This silly boy.

Shen Que chuckled, self-mocking, "I was overthinking things."

Watching the few people chat, Grandma Shen’s tense nerves slowly relaxed.

She let out a long sigh and said, "From now on, everyone has to take care of themselves. I’m getting too old for these scares."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng quickly hugged Grandma Shen’s arm and said, "You’ll live to be a hundred and watch over us, Xing Xing, and Shen Yue as they establish their careers and start families. You’ll be the revered matriarch of the family in the future!"

Shen Yue hugged Grandma Shen’s other arm and nodded energetically, "Sister Jiang Cheng is right!"

Grandma Shen smiled.

"Good, good, good!"

The family bathed in their joy, Shen Que’s pain seemed to lessen.

After spending some time, Jiang Cheng and the others left to let Shen Que rest.

Before leaving, Grandma Shen prepared some food.

Director Lian would stay for about half a month until Shen Que could move slightly and start using a wheelchair.

Gao Zhonghua, on the other hand, was staying completely until Shen Que fully regained mobility.

After thanking them, Jiang Cheng first escorted Uncle Ma back home.

After settling Uncle Ma, Jiang Cheng returned home.

That night, Jiang Cheng didn’t sleep well.

She kept having dreams that Shen Que’s leg didn’t recover, suffering in vain.

Sitting on the bed in the morning, Jiang Cheng kept muttering, "Dreams are the opposite of reality, dreams are the opposite of reality, dreams are the opposite of reality."

It seemed that repeating it could make it true.

She knew it was her worry that caused the dreams, not some mystical thing.

Jiang Cheng tried to calm down by practicing martial arts and studying.

Gradually, she finally found peace.

In the morning, Jiang Cheng first delivered breakfast to the mechanical factory.

Gao Zhonghua answered the door and after taking the breakfast, said, "Captain Shen said we can eat at the cafeteria, they serve meals three times a day."

"Alright, but some nourishing soups, Grandma Shen will still make them."

Gao Zhonghua nodded earnestly, "That’s great!"

Jiang Cheng went in to check on Shen Que.

The guy still had the leisure to read a book.

Seeing Jiang Cheng come in, Shen Que put down the book and patted the side of his bed.

Director Lian had already left the room when Jiang Cheng entered.

Jiang Cheng sat down, picking up Shen Que’s book and flipping through a few pages.

"Did it hurt last night?"

"It hurt!"

Shen Que pretended to whine.

The word "hurt" was filled with grievance, as if seeking comfort.

Jiang Cheng put down the book, looking intently at Shen Que, "Where does it hurt? Do you want me to blow on it?"

Shen Que tried hard to control his blushing, but it didn’t work well.

Jiang Cheng lightly poked Shen Que’s forehead with a finger.

"You... just lie still, okay?"

Jiang Cheng dared not tease Shen Que too much, for fear of accidentally moving his leg, which would be a major mishap.

She decided to sit on the chair beside the bed, chatting leisurely with Shen Que.

"Do you want me to stay with you?"

"I don’t have much to do recently, but soon it might change."

Hearing this, Shen Que asked, "Are you going to travel?"

"Maybe."

"When the higher-ups approve the report for the food factory and if they allow the next phase of production, I’ll accompany Director Lu for a trip to Sea City."

"There’s a chance to buy lots of plastic products there, but since production is limited, we might not get our share. Negotiations are needed."

"Besides, there are quite a few foreigners in Sea City."

When foreigners were mentioned, Jiang Cheng’s eyes lit up.

She especially enjoyed "communicating" with foreigners.

Listening to Jiang Cheng speak, Shen Que loved seeing her confident side.

She was dazzling!

Like a unique star shining brightly in the night sky.

"I think there’s a good chance of success."

Shen Que’s words made Jiang Cheng nod, "I think so too. But if I go on a business trip, I won’t be able to keep you company."

Shen Que feigned seriousness, "Ms. Jiang Cheng, I’m the head of an entire factory, not a three-year-old!"

"Besides, you can keep me company for a few days now, but once I can use the wheelchair, you won’t be able to accompany me even if you want to."

Jiang Cheng gazed at Shen Que.

He always understood what she wanted and supported everything she wanted to do.

Had she... fallen in love with him?

Yes, she had fallen in love.

Fallen in love with his soul... and his six-pack abs.