After staying in the hospital for a while, Yichan and Ning left after telling Ziyi that they would visit again very soon.
….
Parking lot
Inside the car.
Helping her fasten the seat belt, Yichan remarked, "You are trying too hard."
"Huh?"
Looking at her, he gently caressed her hair. "You need to stop pushing yourself so hard." When Ning did not say anything, he added, "Transparency is very important in a relationship honey, whether it's ours or with your parents."
Grabbing his arm, she asked, "Was it evident?" when he nodded his head, she sighed, "I messed up again."
"No you didn't. I don't think anyone except grandpa Yang and I could make it out."
Placing her head on his shoulder, she said with a gloomy sigh. "It's not like I don't want to but—"