Tang Yulan knew Shi Xinxin wanted to slack off, but she was helpless against her.
Sheng Chenjin, however, had a solution: "Xinxin, haven't you always wanted to eat ice cream?"
"..."
Shi Xinxin glared at Sheng Chenjin, but still followed his lead.
"Okay. I'll go get it." With that, Shi Xinxin turned around and stuck her tongue out at Sheng Mengyi, "Mengmeng, bye-bye~"
"Mhm, bye-bye!"
Sheng Mengyi waved her hand.
After Shi Xinxin left, Tang Yulan and Sheng Chenjin were alone in the ward again.
Tang Yulan stared at Sheng Chenjin and warned him word by word, "You'd better not make Xinxin angry in the future! Otherwise, I won't let you off!"
"..." Sheng Chenjin couldn't help but laugh and cry, "Mom, is it really okay for you to be so biased towards your daughter-in-law?"
Tang Yulan said matter-of-factly, "Of course."
Sheng Chenjin spread his hands in helplessness, "Then I can appeal. If I'm out of favor, I'll be the one losing out."
Tang Yulan snorted, "If Chenjin is out of favor, I'll be the happiest."
"..."
Sheng Chenjin silently lamented in his heart, why would his own mother wish for him to be out of favor?
"I'm going to the supermarket to buy some fresh ingredients. Do you want to come?"
"No need, I'll stay at home."
Sheng Chenjin refused Tang Yulan's offer, but his gaze couldn't help but follow the direction Shi Xinxin had left.
Shi Xinxin's figure was slender and graceful, like a straight and elegant poplar tree, exuding a softness that belonged exclusively to a young girl.
Sheng Chenjin couldn't help but curl his lips into a slight smile.
He remembered that a long time ago, Shi Xinxin had told him that she would always maintain her purity and innocence.
Over the years, although her personality had changed a lot, becoming mature and capable, her innate kindness still remained.
Her kindness was like a seed, and one day, it would break through the soil and blossom.
Sheng Chenjin firmly believed that Shi Xinxin would eventually become the person he remembered, more beautiful and radiant.
As Sheng Chenjin was lost in his thoughts, his phone rang.
It was Xu Youning.
"Youning?" Sheng Chenjin asked, "Is something wrong?"
"Nothing really," Xu Youning said nonchalantly, "You seem to have something on your mind."
Sheng Chenjin recounted the conversation he had just had with Tang Yulan.
"Wow, that's a great idea!" Xu Youning said excitedly, "It not only helps Chenjin, but also reassures your parents!"
Sheng Chenjin said, "Actually, I'd rather they believe this matter has nothing to do with me."
Xu Youning thought about it and couldn't help but feel a little regretful, "In that case, our plan is ruined."
Sheng Chenjin said, "We have plenty of time to plan slowly anyway."
Xu Youning smiled, "I understand. I'll hang up then."
"Mhm," Sheng Chenjin cautioned, "Be careful when you sleep tonight."
"Got it," Xu Youning said sweetly, "You too."
Sheng Chenjin hung up the phone and returned to the ward. Sheng Mengyi had already changed her clothes and was sitting on the bed looking at her phone.
Seeing Sheng Chenjin return, she closed her phone and flashed him a bright smile, "You're back? Let's go."
"Okay."
Sheng Chenjin walked over and put his arm around Sheng Mengyi's waist.
Sheng Mengyi was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Sheng Chenjin, seemingly surprised by his sudden display of affection.
Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow, signaling Sheng Mengyi not to misunderstand, and said, "We're husband and wife, it's fine to hug."
Sheng Mengyi smiled and let Sheng Chenjin hold her.
Sheng Chenjin's embrace was perfectly controlled, making them look like an intimate couple.
The two arrived at the parking lot and got into the car.
Shi Xinxin was waiting in the back seat. Sheng Mengyi behaved herself throughout the journey, making Shi Xinxin feel like the one who needed to be taken care of.
However, Sheng Mengyi was indeed fine.
Apart from her sprained ankle, she had no other discomfort.
Shi Xinxin looked at the scenery whizzing by outside the window, a faint melancholy in her heart.
If Sheng Mengyi hadn't woken up, these pleasant daily routines might have become routines for her and Xiao Yunyun.
Her and Xiao Yunyun's pace of life would slow down, and even their studies would be affected.
As this thought arose, Shi Xinxin shook her head, dispelling the jumbled thoughts in her mind, and decided not to dwell on it for now.
"Xinxin JieJie," Sheng Mengyi looked at Shi Xinxin, "What's wrong?"
"...Nothing," Shi Xinxin smiled and said, "Just thinking about some work matters."
"Oh," Sheng Mengyi nodded as if she understood, "I heard from Mom that Xinxin JieJie is a lawyer!"
"Yes," Shi Xinxin smiled and asked, "Mengyi, are you interested in being a lawyer?"
"I'm not interested," Sheng Mengyi waved her hand and said, "But my brother likes being a lawyer. I heard him say that he always wanted to join a famous law firm since he was a child."
"..."
Shi Xinxin hadn't expected Sheng Menghan to be so candid.
She had originally thought that Sheng Mengyi's sister would inherit her sister's trait – a tough exterior, stubbornly refusing to admit defeat.
However, Sheng Mengyi's personality was quite likable.
"Xinxin JieJie?" Sheng Mengyi called out to Shi Xinxin, "Why aren't you talking anymore?"
"Uh, you're overthinking it, I didn't mean anything else," Shi Xinxin said, "I just think your brother is very capable."
"I also think my brother is amazing," Sheng Mengyi smiled, "But I'm not planning to get a lawyer's license. I'm more inclined towards acting. My brother also supports my choice."
"You siblings are both so outstanding," Shi Xinxin praised sincerely, "In the future, you'll definitely be very busy people."
Sheng Mengyi propped her chin on her hand and looked at Shi Xinxin, "We'll be busy people our whole lives."
"You have to be busy, whether you want to or not," Shi Xinxin said with a smile, "You'll be responsible for earning money to support the family!"
"I know," Sheng Mengyi agreed and nodded, "I'll work hard."
Shi Xinxin patted Sheng Mengyi's head, "Keep it up."
As Sheng Mengyi felt the warmth of Shi Xinxin's palm, her heart seemed to be enveloped by an inexplicable force, and her whole being felt lighter.
She not only wanted to support herself but also to bring happiness to her family.
Thinking of this, Sheng Mengyi clenched her fist.
At this moment, Sheng Chenjin suddenly interjected, "I actually have a suggestion."
"What?" Sheng Mengyi blinked her eyes.
Sheng Chenjin said, "I'm planning to invest in an entertainment company. Would you like to consider it?"
"Ah?" Sheng Mengyi looked bewildered, "You... you don't like the entertainment industry?"
"Disliking it is one thing, but I've never denied it," Sheng Chenjin paused and added, "Besides, I've discussed it with Xinxin. She said the entertainment industry has great potential. If you want to give it a try, we can invest in a drama."
"I... I of course want to!" Sheng Mengyi said full of anticipation, "I really like filming TV dramas!"
Sheng Chenjin nodded, "Let's schedule a time tomorrow to discuss it together."