Chiang Xiao was genuinely moved.
Although this might just be a small thing, when she thought no one would come to keep her company, they came, and this companionship was truly invaluable.
Jin Lei held a bouquet of flowers and winked at her saying, "You wouldnāt believe it, but I cut these flowers from my grandpaās yard. They have a whole yard of flowers there. I didnāt know where to buy them, and I heard you girls like flowers, so I snuck over there early in the morning to cut them."
Chiang Xiao let out a laugh.
"Well, thank you, classmate. But wonāt your grandpa chase you down for that?"
Wang Yi also laughed, "He climbed over the wall, probably the owner of the flowers doesnāt even know yet. Once they wake up, heās done for."
"I did it for you," Jin Lei said to Chiang Xiao. "But donāt worry, once I say these flowers are for you, my grandpa wonāt be mad. He might even let me cut a few more branches!"
"Whyās that?" Chiang Xiao asked, puzzled.
Wang Yi was having a great time, patting Chiang Xiao on the shoulder and teasing, "You probably donāt know this, huh? These past few days, the old man read about you in the news. Since his eldest grandson is studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, heās quite interested in art world news. Heās practically read all about you and heard you won first prize in a competition in Country Y. The old man is thrilled and keeps telling Xiaolei that he should find someone like you in the future."
As she spoke, she glanced at Jin Lei, seeing him a bit embarrassed, but she had no intention of holding back and continued to sell him out completely.
"The old man even gave him tips, saying those who are close in proximity get the advantage first, encouraging Xiaolei to pursue you by bringing you breakfast every morning, inviting you to lunch at the canteen at noon, and planning outings to sketch on weekends..."
Chiang Xiao couldnāt help but laugh upon hearing this.
It seems that Director Jinās father-in-law is quite the character.
"Well, I really should thank the old man for thinking so highly of me."
Jin Leiās face was a bit red, but since he was quite familiar with Chiang Xiao, he jokingly said, "Iām just late to the scene. Honestly, if you werenāt already set with Meng Xi, Iād probably still have a chance, right? With a handsome and smart man like me, if I sincerely pursued you, how could you possibly not be moved?"
Wang Yi and Chiang Xiao couldnāt help but burst into laughter.
"By the way, didnāt you tell Teacher Liu?" Jin Lei asked after they stopped laughing.
He originally thought Liu Guoying would come too.
After all, he had seen how much Liu Guoying cherished Chiang Xiao as a student.
Chiang Xiao shook her head.
"No, the teacher is getting on in years, and coming to the hospital is no joyful matter, so I didnāt tell him."
She feared that if she told Liu Guoying, he would stay by her side for hours.
"Is uncle doing well now?" Wang Yi glanced at the ward; when they arrived, Chiang Xiao was alone outside it.
Chiang Xiao said, "He hasnāt woken up yet. The surgery started at eight, so thereās still some time. I didnāt wake him up."
Meanwhile, Doctor Nick and Chen Baoshen had gone to have breakfast, saying the hospital canteen had good morning meals. She hadnāt eaten there yet.
Just as she finished speaking, the door opened, and Ah Liu looked at them with a gentle smile.
"Good morning."
"Dad."
"Uncle, good morning."
Wang Yi and Jin Lei quickly greeted him.
Wang Yi looked at Ah Liu, genuinely feeling that the man standing there seemed to glow.