This year's winter seems to be particularly cold. In early December, the capital city has already welcomed its first snow of early winter.

In the early morning, when the first rays of morning light penetrated the clouds, Ye Wanqing woke from her sleep. Everywhere she looked, she saw a sea of silver. Outside the window, snowflakes were still dancing in the air, covering the city with a layer of pure white.

Today is the day for her follow-up visit, but Lin Xuan is away on business and has not returned yet, so she can only embark on this journey to the hospital alone.

The road surface after the snow was as slippery as a mirror. Ye Wanqing drove extremely carefully. When she arrived at the hospital, the clock hand had quietly pointed to ten o'clock in the morning.

She slowly parked the car, took out an exquisite umbrella from the trunk, opened it carefully, and stepped unsteadily into the snow-covered world.

As the cold wind blew, Ye Wanqing wrapped the scarf tightly around her neck and put on gloves and a hat one by one, revealing only a pair of bright eyes that flashed with determination.

Inside the hospital, the heat was like spring. She folded her umbrella, gently set it aside, and walked inside while untying her scarf. Just then, she met Dr. Guan.

"I thought you wouldn't come in this kind of weather." Dr. Guan said with a smile, a hint of concern in his tone.

"How could that be, doctor? My follow-up visit is a big deal." Ye Wanqing responded with a warm smile on her face, and then followed Dr. Guan into the clinic.

"Over the past two months, your sleep quality has improved significantly, and the medication can be gradually discontinued. However, I still recommend that you come back for regular checkups to make sure everything is okay," Dr. Guan said seriously.

Ye Wanqing is the patient she has been seeing for the longest time. They have had an indissoluble bond since Dr. Guan first entered the medical profession.

At that time, Ye Wanqing was just a young girl, carrying a simple backpack, sitting quietly outside the clinic, not saying a word, just waiting silently.

There was no despair or confusion in her eyes, which is common among people with depression, until she whispered, "Doctor, I want to live."

These words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

At that time, Dr. Guan was a rookie and most of the patients he saw were suffering from anxiety disorders.

They often say as soon as they enter the door: "Doctor, I suspect I have depression." But after diagnosis, it is often just anxiety disorder and has not reached the level of depression.

However, Ye Wanqing was the first patient she met who truly suffered from severe depression.

Back then, she was quiet, only giving half answers to any questions, and was defensive. But as time went on, their relationship gradually warmed up, and now they are as close as old friends.

Dr. Guan knew everything about Ye Wanqing, and Ye Wanqing opened her heart to her.

After this follow-up visit, Dr. Guan felt extremely relieved. Ye Wanqing had gradually emerged from the shadow of the past, no longer blaming herself for Su Junyan's death, nor did she feel guilty for the female classmate who committed suicide.

This time, Ye Wanqing only stayed in the clinic for half an hour before leaving. Snow was still falling as she stood at the hospital entrance, putting on her scarf and gloves. Just as she reached the villa and was about to open the door, her cell phone rang.

She thought it was Lin Xuan calling, but when she glanced at the screen, she found it was the number from the old house. Ye Wanqing was slightly startled, then answered the phone: "Butler?"

"Ms. Ye, can you come to the hospital? The lady has fallen down!" The housekeeper's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.

Ye Wanqing's heart tightened when she heard this, and she quickly asked, "Which hospital? I'll be there right away!"

She didn't ask any more questions and hung up the phone. After asking for the hospital address, she drove to the hospital. When she arrived, Mrs. Lin was lying on the bed in the ward, her legs wrapped in bandages, and she looked extremely weak.

"Butler, what exactly happened?" Ye Wanqing asked anxiously.

The housekeeper glanced at Ye Wanqing, his eyes full of guilt: "After it snowed this morning, Madam wanted to go to the greenhouse to see the flowers. When I turned around to get an umbrella, she walked out by herself and fell down unexpectedly."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wanqing gently patted the butler's hand to comfort him: "Don't worry, butler, what did the doctor say?"

"Bones are brittle in winter. Madam's fall was quite severe. Not only did she break her leg, but she also sprained her waist. She needs to stay in bed and rest for a while." The housekeeper sighed.

"Is the situation serious?" Ye Wanqing asked.

The housekeeper glanced through the glass window of the ward at Mrs. Lin lying on the bed. "It's hard to say right now. Madam lost a relative when she was young, and she's been overworked and supporting the family alone. Her health has always been poor, and she's been nursing her for years. She can't undergo major surgery, so we can only observe her first."

Obviously, this accident gave the housekeeper a great shock. She had just turned around to get an umbrella, but she didn't expect that the lady would have such an accident.

When she ran out, her wife was already unconscious. Fortunately, there were many people at home. If she was alone at home, she really didn't know what to do.

Ye Wanqing comforted the housekeeper while waiting for the test results. At this moment, Lin Shuhuai also rushed to the hospital. After seeing Ye Wanqing, she was only slightly startled and nodded: "Miss Ye."

"Mrs. Lin." Ye Wanqing responded politely.

After a brief greeting, Lin Shuhuai walked into the ward to check on Mrs. Lin's condition. Ye Wanqing stayed outside the ward, silently praying for Mrs. Lin's speedy recovery.

She looked at Mrs. Lin, and saw that she seemed to have gathered all her strength and opened her lips slightly: "You're here." There was a hint of imperceptible relief in her voice.

Ye Wanqing smiled gently, with a hint of tenderness and helplessness in her smile: "Mrs. Lin, please take good care of him. Lin Xuan will be back soon. When the time comes, you must talk to him and ask him not to be too busy."

When "Lin Xuan" was mentioned, Mrs. Lin's eyes indeed changed subtly, showing a deep concern and expectation for her son.

Although the pain in her legs and waist was unbearable, under the doctor's careful treatment, she had taken painkillers and sedatives, and was now trying to stay awake and talk to Ye Wanqing.

However, the pain gradually eroded her consciousness, and soon she fell into a deep sleep under the effect of the drugs.

At that moment, Lin Yanrong rushed to the hospital. She glanced at Ye Wanqing, her eyes full of words, but in the end, she just sighed softly and said nothing more. Seeing that Mrs. Lin had fallen asleep, Lin Shuhuai led Lin Yanrong quietly out of the ward.

In the blink of an eye, lunchtime arrived. Ye Wanqing pulled out her phone and carefully selected several takeout meals suitable for the patients and their caregivers. While waiting for her meal, she kept glancing toward the ward, afraid to miss the moment Mrs. Lin woke up.

After dinner, Ye Wanqing called Lin Xuan and informed him of Mrs. Lin's condition and the hospital's arrangements. Lin Xuan, who was on the other end of the line, was filled with anxiety and gratitude. "Thank you, Wanqing. I'll be right back."

That night, Lin Xuan hurriedly ended his business trip, and Ye Wanqing personally drove to the hospital to pick him up. After not seeing each other for a few days, their eyes met in the parking lot, both filled with deep longing and love.

Lin Xuan hugged Ye Wanqing in his arms, his voice low and full of apology: "Thank you for your hard work, Wanqing."

Ye Wanqing looked up at him, a gentle light flashing in her eyes, and smiled softly: "Are you sure you want to be so polite? We are the closest people."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan felt warm in his heart and lowered his head to kiss her forehead gently: "It's my fault. I will try to spend more time with you in the future."

The parking lot was empty and quiet. The two walked side by side for nearly ten minutes before reaching the car. Lin Xuan naturally opened the passenger door and prepared to get in. "Let me drive. You take a break."

"Let me drive. You've been so tired lately and need to rest for a while on the road." Ye Wanqing gently declined. She knew Lin Xuan had been busy with work recently and it was not easy for him to find time to come back.

Lin Xuan looked at her determined eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. After staring at each other for a moment, he finally compromised: "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Ye Wanqing drove the car steadily towards the hospital. Along the way, she drove very steadily, fearing to disturb Lin Xuan's rest. Although Lin Xuan insisted that he was not tired when he got in the car, he was so tired that he fell asleep in the passenger seat when he arrived at the hospital.

After Ye Wanqing parked the car, she didn't disturb him. She just sat quietly in the driver's seat, looking at his sleeping face. By this time, Mrs. Lin and the housekeeper should have fallen asleep.

Ye Wanqing knew that she had spent the entire day in the hospital with Mrs. Lin, and her condition was relatively stable. However, Lin Xuan was extremely busy on this business trip, and she couldn't help but feel distressed when she looked at his schedule.

The car was as warm as spring. Ye Wanqing gently took out her mobile phone and ordered Lin Xuan's favorite takeaway.

She knew that Lin Xuan rushed back as soon as he got off the plane. The journey was busy and he never liked to eat food on the plane. He must have been starving along the way.

She thought that when he woke up and had a hot meal, he would feel a little warm and comforted.

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