Yuan Yu spoke lightly, but her heart felt heavy. She always had the problem of cold womb, though not severe. Now, after soaking in cold water, she feared...
Yuan Yu’s heart sank a little.
What family would be willing to marry a woman who couldn’t have children?
"Yes, you need to take good care of yourself. A positive mindset is good for your recovery," Mr. Miao, seeing Yuan Yu’s positive attitude, said, "With proper care in the future, it shouldn’t be a problem."
"Hmm."
Yuan Yu nodded, responding lightly on the surface, but feeling heavy inside.
Si Yu had not returned. Yuan Yu, feeling weak, stayed in the room. Tang Jun, unable to see, accompanied Yuan Yu inside, leaving only the two of them.
Thinking about what Grandpa Miao had said earlier, Yuan Yu felt heavy-hearted. After soaking in cold water for so long and barely recovering from a high fever, she was still very weak. Lying in bed, her gaze remained on Tang Jun’s face. If... if she really couldn’t have children, was she still worthy of Tang Jun?
"Yuan Yu, what are you thinking about?"
With darkness all around, Tang Jun couldn’t see anything. Aside from Yuan Yu’s breathing, the room was silent.
Previously, he never felt anything was wrong with such silence. But after becoming blind, this silence made Tang Jun inexplicably uneasy.
"Nothing," Yuan Yu replied weakly.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Hearing her weak and frail voice, Tang Jun couldn’t help but worry. He said, "Perhaps I should ask Grandpa Miao to come over and examine you."
"No need." Yuan Yu shook her head, saying, "I’m just a bit tired."
"Yuan Yu, you..." Tang Jun sensed something different about Yuan Yu and said, "Yuan Yu, you don’t need to worry about Grandpa Miao’s words. Medical science is getting more advanced, so I’m sure there’ll be no problem."
"What if... what if it can’t be cured?" Yuan Yu looked at Tang Jun. Her originally bright eyes had dimmed, yet within her gaze at Tang Jun, there was still a faint hope.
"If it can’t be cured, I’ll marry you."
Tang Jun’s words were firm and resolute.
"Do you want to marry me out of pity?" The light in Yuan Yu’s eyes completely went out. She liked Tang Jun, but she didn’t want to marry him because of his pity. That would be akin to forcing him, wouldn’t it?
"No." Tang Jun shook his head, unable to see Yuan Yu’s expression and only hearing her disappointed words. He excitedly grasped Yuan Yu’s hand, saying, "Yuan Yu, I don’t want to marry you out of pity."
"Do you like me then?"
Yuan Yu’s eyes lit up instantly, watching Tang Jun eagerly like a child longing for candy.
Tang Jun fell silent. If only his eyes were fine, he would love to tell Yuan Yu right away that he liked her and wanted to marry her, but his eyes...
Yuan Yu is so great. Why should she marry a blind man?
The light in Yuan Yu’s eyes slowly dimmed. She thought, this is just a wish, an unattainable wish.
"I’m tired, I want to sleep."
After saying that, Yuan Yu closed her eyes, not wanting to speak anymore.
"I want to eat lion’s head." Chenchen pouted and climbed up Meng Jin like a vine and nestled into his embrace.
Mo Xiaolin glanced at the quietly standing Zaozao, recalling that their uncle was still missing, and no matter how good the mood, it felt somewhat somber.
"Xiaolin, Tang Jun has been found." Meng Jin said.
Mo Xiaolin’s heart stirred, asking, "He’s alright?"
"He’s fine. Si Yu is with him and should be back in Jing City in a few days." Meng Jin, having been depressed over Tang Jun’s issue for the past few days, now finally hearing good news, just wanted to eat some good dishes and have a drink.
The previously quiet Zaozao’s eyes lit up upon hearing the news that Tang Jun was alright. He clung to his grandfather and asked for confirmation, "Grandpa, is uncle really safe?"
Chenchen, perched in Meng Jin’s embrace, blinked with his big, round eyes, looking at Meng Jin and Zaozao in confusion, "What happened to uncle?"
"He’s fine now, your uncle is safe and sound, and he’ll be back in a few days."
Meng Jin lifted his hand to gently pat Zaozao’s head, thinking how Zaozao had been like a wilting eggplant these past days, not knowing it was due to worry about his uncle’s situation. Now, upon hearing Tang Jun was alright, Zaozao instantly returned to his lively self.
"Alright, let’s celebrate at lunch today."
Meng Jin happily joined Mo Xiaolin in the kitchen to make lunch. Mostly, it was Mo Xiaolin cooking, with Meng Jin helping out. Though she pretended to complain about him, her face was beaming with joy.
The atmosphere was warm and joyful.
"Time to eat." Zaozao, who hadn’t eaten well these past days, seeing the table filled with delicacies and knowing his uncle was safe, decided to let loose and have a hearty meal.

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