That night, Pei Xianglong came to the hospital, but my mother and Wang Rui didn't show up, let alone visit Pei Shiyu.

It was already seven-thirty when I received a call from an unknown number as we were about to rest.

I hesitated before answering, and the person on the other end immediately said, "Brother."

I looked at the number again and said uncertainly, "Youxiang?"

"Yes, it's me. Originally, I wanted to go to the hospital with my sister to see you, but my mom stopped me."

"Why?" I asked curiously.

"She said that visitors aren't allowed at the hospital at night."

"No need to come. It's not like I'm seriously ill, just recuperating."

"Then Wang Xin and I will come tomorrow."

I glanced at Pei Shiyu and then covered the receiver, quietly asking her, "Youxiang is coming to see you tomorrow. Is that okay?"

"Am I not presentable?" Pei Shiyu unexpectedly retorted, her tone laced with a hint of humor.

I smiled and immediately said to Youxiang, "Okay, call me when you get here, and I'll come down to pick you up."

"Definitely. Please send my regards to my sister-in-law." Youxiang said warmly.

"Okay, get some rest tonight." It was rare for me to say such polite words.

After hanging up, I saw Pei Shiyu looking at me and then she said, "Didn't you say you weren't familiar yet?"

I smiled and replied, "Your guidance is excellent."

Perhaps I'm easily influenced, especially since Youxiang has always been so kind to me. No matter how rigid my personality is, I understand basic courtesy.

...

The next day, I slept very soundly and didn't wake up until after nine in the morning. When I opened my eyes, I saw that Pei Shiyu was already up. She had changed into the clothes I brought from home yesterday and was standing by the window, carefully stretching. I immediately got out of bed, looked at the table, and asked, "Did my mom come this morning?"

Pei Shiyu immediately turned around and asked, "Are you awake?"

"I didn't sleep well last night, so I slept like a log today," I explained, feeling a little embarrassed.

"It's okay."

"My mom didn't come?" I asked again.

"No, I already ate the cake." Pei Shiyu pointed to the dessert I bought yesterday.

"She's got Youxiang now and has forgotten about us." I grumbled casually.

"She doesn't have time to deliver it every day." Pei Shiyu was quite understanding.

"I'll go home and make some later myself."

Then I went into the bathroom. As I was brushing my teeth, I heard the door open, followed by Wang Rui's loud voice, "Where's Lin Che?"

I casually rinsed my mouth and came out to see the ward full of people. Youxiang was chatting with Pei Shiyu as if they were old friends. Wang Xin was also politely greeting everyone in English. Even Old Wang had come...

"Why are you all here? What's with the big fuss?" I said as I walked closer.

"Have you eaten breakfast?" my mom asked.

"No, didn't you say you'd bring it yesterday? I thought you weren't coming."

"I was a little late today. I forgot to buy chicken yesterday."

"It's a good thing you explained, or I would have thought you forgot about me now that you have Youxiang."

Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere, I said to my mom in a joking tone. She patted my shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I won't be biased. You're both my sons."

"Are you saying that because you want to secretly harm me?" Wang Rui suddenly interjected.

"You're the only daughter in the family. I don't think your dad would agree if I did that."

"My dad would love it."

Old Wang looked very happy today, his smile almost splitting his face. Perhaps he was very satisfied with Youxiang's girlfriend. He was gesturing to Wang Xin, and I didn't know what they were talking about, while Youxiang was translating on the side.

Suddenly, he turned around and called out to me, "Lin Che, once Shiyu is discharged from the hospital, you can get married. You can even skip the engagement ceremony. Next will be Youxiang and Wang Xin, as for Wang Rui, I don't know when that will happen. I haven't seen Li Rui at my house recently."

"They broke up a long time ago," I blurted out.

"What?" Old Wang looked surprised.

"Don't worry, Wang Rui already has someone in mind. You'll definitely like her new boyfriend," I quickly explained.

"Why didn't we know anything about this? Wang Rui, how old are you? You're still indecisive about relationships."

"There are so many people here, give me some face." Wang Rui's attitude was quite good this time.

"I'm worried about you."

To be honest, I really liked the current atmosphere. I had to admit that compared to Lin Hai's family, Old Wang's family was much more amiable. You could see the parents' influence in their children. Their family education was very successful because they knew how to unite people and avoid unnecessary competition.

Pei Shiyu seemed to feel the same way as me, maintaining a smile throughout. Although it was her first time meeting Wang Xin and Youxiang, they seemed to get along quite well.

I walked up to Youxiang and asked, "Are you just back for a visit, or have you graduated?"

"I've basically finished my studies, but I still have to go back to school in the middle."

"Are you planning to settle down here with Wang Xin?"

"Probably, but we'll also live in Germany."

"Definitely."

Then I joked with Wang Xin, "Only the two of us have trouble communicating here. Youxiang, can you translate?"

After Youxiang translated, I saw Wang Xin smile and say a string of foreign words...

"Brother, Wang Xin said she will also work hard to learn Chinese. She can understand some simple things now."

Old Wang said to Youxiang, "With Wang Xin here, your mom is going to become mute. I can still understand some."

"Take your time, let her adapt to life here first," my mom said happily.

Adaptation is indeed very important. Just like me, suddenly integrating into a big family after living alone. Although we don't live together, I think the changes are quite big. And for Wang Xin, the change is even bigger.

"Brother, I heard that sister is pregnant." Youxiang asked me, but his eyes were on Pei Shiyu.

"Yes, she fell a few days ago and is in the hospital to recover."

"Then we should go back and let sister rest well."

"If Youxiang hadn't said that, I would have forgotten. Shiyu hasn't drunk her chicken soup yet," my mom suddenly remembered.

"I'm not hungry today. I already ate something earlier," Pei Shiyu quickly explained.

"Chicken soup is good for your health. You have to drink it even if you're not hungry."

Old Wang also walked over and said, "Shiyu, take good care of yourself and try to get discharged from the hospital soon. I will definitely make your wedding grand and beautiful. You don't have to worry about anything, just be the bride."

After hearing this, Pei Shiyu simply smiled at Old Wang. I immediately chimed in, "Thank you, Uncle Wang. I've already told them."