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"Do you really think so?" Her voice was soft, with a hint of anticipation.

Li Xiangqian nodded slightly and looked at her deeply. "I have never doubted your love for Xiaoning, nor have I doubted your dedication as a mother. You have done a great job."

At this moment, Qin Huairu's eyes became moist again, but she did not cry anymore. She just stood there quietly, as if silently digesting Li Xiangqian's words.

"Thank you, Li Xiangqian," she whispered, with a hint of gratitude and relief in her voice.

Li Xiangqian looked at her and smiled: "You're welcome, Huairu. It's only natural for us to help each other."

At this time, the hospital corridor was strangely quiet, with only the occasional sound of footsteps. The sky outside the window had completely darkened, and night fell with a hint of chill. The lights in the hospital were still bright, but at that moment, Li Xiangqian felt as if the world around him had stopped, and only he and Qin Huairu stood there, their eyes intertwined, their moods blending.

Qin Huairu suddenly turned around and whispered, "I don't want Xiaoning to see me so vulnerable again." Her voice was a little low, but full of determination, "I will cheer up. I can't be so vulnerable forever."

Li Xiangqian looked at her, his eyes showing no doubt, but a firmness. "You will, Huairu." He said softly, "Everyone will have low points, but as long as you get through them, you will become stronger."

Qin Huairu nodded gently, with a faint smile on her lips. At that moment, Li Xiangqian suddenly realized that she was still the strong and fearless woman, but she needed some time to regain her strength.

"I believe you." Li Xiangqian's voice was low and warm.

Qin Huairu didn't say anything else, just stood there quietly, as if thinking about something. Her eyes gradually regained clarity, and although she was still a little tired, the depressed mood had slowly dissipated.

Li Xiangqian looked at her, and a complex emotion suddenly surged in his heart. He knew that today might be just a brief moment, but for Qin Huairu, this might be a new beginning. And he might always be by her side, silently supporting her and accompanying her until she fully recovers her strength.

The gate of the courtyard is still the old wooden door, with some mottled marks on it, showing the traces of time, and it seems that every crack tells the story of time. Li Xiangqian and Qin Huairu stood at the door. Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.

"You don't need to worry." Li Xiangqian looked at her and said softly, his voice low and comforting, "Xiaoning's condition is not that serious. The doctor said that he should be better soon."

Qin Huairu did not answer immediately, but looked at the door and remained silent for a moment. Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was still worried. Her hands clenched slightly, then relaxed, as if she wanted to grab something, then let go.

"I know." She finally spoke, her voice soft, "but seeing him like that still makes me sad. I feel like I can't do anything right."

Li Xiangqian lowered his head and sighed softly. Although Qin Huairu's emotions had calmed down a lot, she still hid the self-blame and powerlessness deep in her heart. He did not comfort her immediately, but stood quietly beside her, leaving her enough space to let her digest these emotions by herself.

"You've done better than anyone else." Li Xiangqian's voice was firm. "You've always made the best choice for him, haven't you?"

Qin Huairu shook her head slightly and walked slowly towards the courtyard of the quadrangle, her steps somewhat hesitant. "I know, but sometimes I still think that I could have done better. If I had discovered the problem earlier, maybe..."

"Don't think about it anymore." Li Xiangqian interrupted her, turned around and walked to her side, gently patted her shoulder, "The past can't be changed. All you can do is look forward and do your best in the present and the future."

Qin Huairu was silent for a while, and finally nodded. She looked into the distance, and her eyes gradually became firmer. "You are right, Li Xiangqian. I can't live in the shadow of the past forever. I have to let it go."

The two walked into the yard. The scene in the yard was still peaceful, the air was filled with the fragrance of soil, and the old locust trees in the yard were still lush and green. On the stone table in the corner of the yard, there were still a few unread books, as if someone had just sat there and gently flipped through them yesterday. The sunlight shone through the branches and leaves on the ground, and the mottled shadows seemed to record the flow of time.

Li Xiangqian looked at all this and felt a sense of peace in his heart. He knew that although Qin Huairu looked strong on the outside, she was under too much pressure on the inside. She has always been that tough woman, but there are also times when she needs to rely on and release. At this moment, Li Xiangqian decided to stay with her for a while longer so that she would not feel lonely.

"Let's go, I'll go see Xiaoning." Qin Huairu said in a low voice, turned and walked into the house.

Li Xiangqian nodded and watched her leave. He walked to a corner of the yard and stood under the old locust tree, looking up at a leaf on a branch swaying gently in the breeze. At this moment, Qin Huairu's words flashed through his mind. She always put too much pressure on herself, as if she had to be perfect forever and could never fail.

He sighed, and suddenly he felt the urge to protect her. Qin Huairu's strength attracted him deeply, but he never ignored her fragility. She was like the old locust tree, tall and straight, but sometimes bent by the wind. Li Xiangqian knew that only when she was willing to let go of the burden in her heart could she truly find peace.

He did not chase her directly, but stood there in silence for a long time. The atmosphere in the courtyard was still quiet, even the dust in the air seemed to be still. Every wisp of wind was blowing gently, as if responding to his thoughts.

At this moment, Qin Huairu appeared at the door again. She stood there, lowering her head slightly, with a confused look in her eyes. She hesitated for a moment, but finally came over, walked to Li Xiangqian, and said softly: "You will always be by my side, right?"

Li Xiangqian's heartbeat suddenly quickened. He turned around and met her gaze, which softened unconsciously. He did not answer, but nodded. Perhaps he did not make any vows, but he knew that he would always be by her side. No matter what kind of company, support, or comfort she needed, he would always be with her, through every low point, and to greet every dawn.