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Jiang Yi sat down next to Chi Ruiche, holding his hand, without saying a word.

"The boss will be fine."

Abu nodded with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"Ah."

Jiang Yi lowered her head, her eyes reddened, and her vision gradually blurred.

Two weeks later, Chi Ruiche was transferred to regular care, but he still showed no signs of waking up.

Jiang Yi stayed by his side every day, helping the caregiver bathe him, exercise his body, and tell him stories, many of which were stories he had told before.

Sometimes he would stop halfway through a sentence, twitch the corners of his mouth, and give a wry smile.

"This doesn't sound good, let's choose another one."

Wen Lan would come over in the evening, bringing some changes of clothes. She would sit down and stare at Chi Ruiche, and the two of them would not exchange a single word.

Aside from the nurses who come to work on time and the bodyguards who stay on duty, the only response she usually gets in the ward is the "beep-beep" of the electrocardiogram monitor.

It's raining outside today.

"The Jasmine Garden in Xijing has opened. There's a bicolor jasmine plant there. I'll wait for you to go see it together."

"I wasn't here this morning because I went for a check-up, and the baby is very healthy."

"Renee texted me saying she's coming to Xi'an in June."

Jiang Yi struggled to massage Chi Ruiche's hand, but the trembling of her right hand made her feel guilty and slow down the intensity.

"Are you feeling uncomfortable? I'll be gentler."

For the past two weeks, whenever Jiang Yang had time, he would take the opportunity of Wang Ruozhi's prenatal check-up to visit Chi Ruiche. Chi Ruiche's current health condition is unknown, and there are too many uncertainties, so it must be kept strictly confidential.

"Your sister-in-law packed some things you might need." Jiang Yi said, carrying a suitcase.

“You don’t go home and stay with him every day. Your body can’t take it.”

Jiang Yi skillfully wiped Chi Ruiche's face, shaving off his stubble and healing his external wounds. If it weren't for the beeping of the medical equipment, one would have thought he was just asleep.

"If Che wakes up and can't see me, he'll be worried."

Jiang Yang took the towel from her hand. She had lost weight in the past two weeks, and was as pale as paper, with her bones clearly visible between her fingers.

"what did the doctor say?"

Jiang Yang imitated Jiang Yi's movements and helped him exercise his arm muscles.

Everything will be alright.

Jiang Yi smiled faintly. She often imagined him suddenly waking up from his hospital bed, calling her name. She was filled with anticipation yet also felt sad and melancholic.

"Grandpa, I'm asking you to come home for dinner with Xiao Che tonight."

Jiang Yang glanced at Chi Ruiche, then lowered his head and continued massaging.

"Brother, please tell Grandpa that Che and I are going on a last-minute trip abroad and won't be in Xijing."

Jiang Yi bit her lip and unconsciously tidied the spotless table.

"My intuition tells me that Xiao Che will wake up soon," Jiang Yang reassured Jiang Yi.

"Ah."

Seven more days passed, and Jiang Yi still calmly stayed with Chi Ruiche. People who cared about him would still come to see him, but he would just hide in a corner and sigh silently.

Chi Ruiche's wounds have all scabbed over, and his bodily functions are recovering, but he is still "asleep".

“Ms. Jiang, we suggest using acupuncture to stimulate the corresponding acupoints to awaken him. The earlier he is awakened, the less harm he will suffer.”

"The longer the coma lasts, the lower the chance of regaining consciousness. We hope the family members are prepared, cooperate with the treatment, and recover as soon as possible."

Jiang Yi crossed his arms and clenched them tightly. "Okay."

Wen Lan also came, but this time she didn't leave in a hurry. When she spoke to Jiang Yi, there was a hint of concern in her voice.

"Stop staying up any longer, leave as soon as possible."

Jiang Yi remained calm, closed a book, and said, "I will leave once he wakes up."

"Xiao Che, maybe..."

Wen Lan no longer had the courage to speak. She choked back tears, bent over, and touched Chi Ruiche's face with her hand.

"No, he's just too tired. He'll wake up once he's had a good sleep."

The hospital lights elongated Jiang Yi's shadow. Her eyes held expectation for Chi Ruiche, but her slightly reddened eyes concealed her exhaustion and vulnerability.

Wen Lan looked up and met Jiang Yi's gaze.

At this moment, Jiang Yi was exceptionally resilient and lonely. She ignored everyone's advice and waited with her own beliefs.

"You've done a great job."