After the funeral, Xu Yanran was seriously ill as if she had been drained of all her strength. She was like the sequelae of overexertion, and she couldn't squeeze out a trace of excess strength in her whole body.

When he met Jiang Shang at the gate of the hospital, Lin Qingqing was a little embarrassed. Because she discussed with Jiang Nuan not to tell him about Xu Yanran's hospitalization, she was afraid that he would suddenly come over and embarrass the two of them. However, I didn't expect that the more I was afraid of something, the more I came.

"You...... Why are you here too? Jiang Nuan looked at Jiang Shang dumbfounded and asked.

Jiang Shang, who was carrying a bunch of supplements in his hand, was also very embarrassed. "I heard Su Mu say that Yanran is sick, so let's take a look." He explained.

It turned out to be Su Mu, and Lin Qingqing instantly understood. So many of them knew each other, so why did Jiang Shang ask them to know. But that's fine, Xu Yanran is in need of warmth now.

Since they bumped into each other, a group of people had to go in together. "Yanran, we've come to see you." Walking into the ward, Lin Qingqing said in a pretended brisk tone.

Everyone has been depressed enough in the past few days, and there is really no need to continue to torture each other in that cloudy atmosphere.

But obviously, Xu Yanran, who was seriously ill, didn't have the strength to deal with her at all. "Sit as you like." She sat on the edge of the bed with her legs curled, her eyes fixed on the view outside the window.

There are many trees planted in the backyard of the hospital, and the summer sun is so strong that it is frightening. Xu Yanran watched the bright sun shine through the green leaves, and the cicadas chirped through the window from time to time.

"Yanran, are you feeling better?" Lin Qingqing walked to the edge of her bed and sat down, reaching out to hold her hand.

It was obviously summer, and Lin Qingqing's palms were almost sweaty. But Xu Yanran's hand in her hand was indeed cold, as if it was the middle of winter.

Hearing Lin Qingqing's voice, Xu Yanran finally turned around. "Does it matter if it's okay or not?" She smiled softly, a smile that was empty and desperate.

A smile can mean many things, whether it's happiness or despair. Looking at Xu Yanran's expression at this moment, Lin Qingqing also became speechless.

Before coming, she also told Jiang Nuan that she would come over this time and never mention the matter of Sioux City. They came to see her, and by the way, they livened up the atmosphere and made Xu Yanran's mood slightly better.

However, the reality is even more serious than they expected, Xu Yanran can't cry or make trouble now, just sitting like a rag doll, without thought and soul.

Those gloomy emotions were locked in Xu Yanran's heart, and she slowly digested these emotions alone, and resisted others to share them with her.

This state is not bad, but Lin Qingqing knows that losing Sioux City is almost the collapse of the whole world for her. So such a powerful grief will only swallow her, and there is no way for her to redeem herself.

"Yanran, don't be like this, everything will be fine." Jiang Nuan also walked over, and she held Xu Yanran's other hand.

Originally, they and this girl were just strangers, but the opportunity made them familiar and hit it off. For Jiang Nuan, this is fate.

She raised her head and looked at Xu Yanran earnestly, not wanting to help her share some of the pain. But this kind of thing, such as people drinking water and knowing it, no matter how good their relationship is, they can't help at all.

At this time, no matter how much others say, Xu Yanran can't listen to it. She knew that one of the organs in her chest had stopped beating and had even become cold.

She was just a walking corpse who could still breathe and talk in front of everyone, and Xu Yanran, who was really alive, died with him when she died in Suzhou City.

"Have you ever seen a dead cactus bloom again?" Xu Yanran quietly withdrew her hand. "Its roots are dead, and even if it still looks verdant, it's only a superficial phenomenon."

Everyone is not stupid, everyone understands that Xu Yanran is just alluding to herself with the dead cactus.

Her despair was so deep, almost disgusted with the world. No one in the whole room spoke anymore, because they all knew that they were powerless to redeem Xu Yanran.

"I've seen it." Jiang Shang, who has rarely spoken all along, suddenly spoke out in this situation. Those words rang loudly, forcing others to look up at him.

Facing Xu Yanran's empty but doubtful eyes, Jiang Shang took a few steps closer. His leather shoes hit the ground, and then walked straight in front of Xu Yanran.

When everyone was caught off guard, he suddenly half-crouched. At that moment, Lin Qingqing's little heart also hung up with his action.

Looking at his posture, is it a marriage proposal? Lin Qingqing speculated in his heart. She looked at the man with her peripheral vision, for fear that he would take out the diamond ring from his pocket in the next second.

Fortunately, Jiang Shang only gently grabbed Xu Yanran's hand, and failed to take out something scary such as a diamond ring.

"Yanran, you always have to live for yourself once, and I am willing to wait for you." He looked into Xu Yanran's eyes and said with great affection.

Regardless of whether Xu Yanran was moved at this time or not, Lin Qingqing felt very moved. This is more beautiful than any love words, not a word says I love you, but every word is affectionate.

Not surprisingly, Xu Yanran still pulled back her hand vigorously. "Mr. Jiang, I only treat you as a friend." She replied indifferently.

At this moment, Xu Yanran's heart is full of Su City, and others can't enter her small world at all. So no matter how affectionate Jiang Shang is, it is just in vain for her.

From Jiang Shang's eyes, Lin Qingqing obviously saw a trace of loss. Indeed, how could he not be sad when he was rejected so simply.

"Let me stay and take care of you as a friend." Jiang Shang said suddenly. "That's okay with me."

His meaning was obvious, to stay in the closest place to Xu Yanran. No matter what identity it is, as long as you can see her.

Maybe Xu Yanran is still not moved, but Lin Qingqing and Jiang Nuan are about to go crazy. They looked at Jiang Shang, but they were envious of Xu Yanran in their hearts.

Every woman has a dream of being a princess, longing to be held in the palm of her hand. It's best if that person can be someone you like, if not, it's enough to make people envious.

Xu Yanran shook her head. "I really don't have to, Mr. Jiang, I don't think we're that acquainted yet." She still has a cold attitude.

Hearing such a direct refusal, Lin Qingqing sighed for Jiang Shang, but this person didn't seem to know how to retreat. "Whether you need it or not, I'll stay." He said word by word, and the certainty in his tone was unquestionable.

The last to leave the hospital were Lin Qingqing and Jiang Nuan. As for Jiang Shang, he naturally stayed. Maybe this is a new beginning, Lin Qingqing thought silently.