Since family members weren’t allowed in the ICU, with nurses and doctors constantly monitoring, Xu Ke nodded in agreement after some thought. Upon returning to Huxi’s home, Xu Ke was surprised to find that Li Pingyu had actually come. Lin Ge was also quite surprised, “Mom, when did you arrive?” “I just got here at noon. Didn’t you say that Xiao Ke’s mother was hospitalized? I brought some free-range eggs over.” Xu Ke hurriedly said, “Thank you, Aunt, for your trouble.” Honestly, she was very surprised by Li Pingyu’s return, and even more surprised by her concern for her mother’s condition. Lin Ge looked at her with warmth, “Xiao Ke, why don’t you go take a bath and get some rest?” Li Pingyu also urged, “Go on, quickly.”
After her bath, Xu Ke lay down and dozed off for a bit. When she woke up, it was already 7:30 PM, so she got up quickly. Opening the door, she saw that the TV was on quietly in the living room, dinner was ready on the table, and Li Pingyu and her children were sitting quietly on the sofa. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Xu Ke hurried over, “Aunt, I’m sorry, you should have started eating without waiting for me.” Li Pingyu smiled, “You’ve been working hard these past few days. Come, try the food and see if it suits your taste.” Today, Li Pingyu’s gesture deeply touched Xu Ke. It was the first time she had tasted her cooking. The table was laden with dishes like steamed perch, braised shrimp, and egg dumplings. There was an odd silence at the dinner table; Lin Yao hadn’t spoken all day, and Li Pingyu was unusually warm, frequently serving Xu Ke food.
