The next day, the weekend.
Fu Hanjiang went to visit Fu Hanchuan.
He had managed to get the medication that the doctor mentioned last time from the United States and had already started administering it to Fu Hanchuan.
"How is it working?"
Fu Hanjiang's face betrayed no emotion, but inside, he harbored great anticipation.
"Second Master."
The doctor's face was filled with joy, though he was cautious not to make any definitive statements.
"So far, the Eldest Master is responding well to this medication. In the past few days, his deep tendon reflexes have improved significantly."
Upon hearing this, Fu Hanjiang's eyes lit up, "Really?"
"Second Master."
The doctor pointed at the monitor, "Try talking to the Eldest Master."
Though he didn't understand the reason, Fu Hanjiang did as he was told.
He sat down by the bed, looked at Fu Hanchuan, and spoke in a low, deep voice.
"Big Brother, it's Hanjiang. Can you hear me? Grandma just had heart surgery. She has been waiting for you to wake up all these years. Big Brother, you've slept long enough; it's time to wake up..."
"Second Master, look!"
Before he could finish, the doctor pointed at the monitor, signaling Fu Hanjiang to look.
Fu Hanjiang looked up. Though not a professional, he could see that Fu Hanchuan's heartbeat had accelerated.
"What's this...?"
"Second Master," the doctor nodded with a smile, "although the Eldest Master hasn't opened his eyes, he can hear you."
Of all human senses, hearing is the last to disappear and the first to return.
"!"
Fu Hanjiang remained silent, a hint of joy in his eyes.
"So, my brother... can wake up?"
"Though we can't guarantee it 100%, given the Eldest Master's current condition, the possibility is quite high."
No doctor would dare to give a definite answer, but this was already promising news.
"Good, very good."
Fu Hanjiang couldn't help but smile and genuinely thanked the doctor, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's nothing, Second Master. Just doing my duty."
The doctor then left.
Fu Hanjiang sat by the bed for a while, looking at Fu Hanchuan, and spoke softly, "Big Brother, you can hear me. I have something to tell you..."
"I want to be with Xiangsi... You'll agree, won't you?"
Naturally, the person in the bed couldn't respond...
"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your agreement."
When Fu Hanjiang left the hospital, his steps were light.
Today, Yao Leyi was returning to Jiangcheng, and he had to pick her up.
The plane wasn't delayed, and shortly after Fu Hanjiang arrived at the airport, Yao Leyi emerged from the exit.
She walked in front, followed by her team.
With her tall, slender figure, even wearing sunglasses and a mask, she still stood out in the crowd.
Yao Leyi was undoubtedly beautiful; otherwise, both Fu family brothers wouldn't have been enamored with her.
In the end, she chose the elder brother over the two...
Fu Hanjiang squinted, recalling their youthful days... it had indeed been many years.
"Are you tired?"
He opened the car door, shielding the top with his hand. "Get in."
"Mm, thanks." Yao Leyi smiled and bent down to get in the car.
Fu Hanjiang followed right after.
Yao Leyi took off her sunglasses and mask. She was barefaced today and looked a bit tired.
She must not have rested well while filming recently.
Fu Hanjiang frowned slightly, showing concern, "Nothing else to do today, right? You should rest first."
"I can't."
Yao Leyi shook her head, "I have an event tonight. I need to head there immediately. Just drop me off at the location."
Hearing this, Fu Hanjiang seemed displeased, "Why is your schedule so packed?"
"No choice." Yao Leyi shrugged, smiling, "Everyone's working hard."
"You don't need to." Fu Hanjiang immediately replied, "You're not like those without connections or resources."
His protective tone was too evident, causing Yao Leyi to pause and smile at him.
Fu Hanjiang froze, realizing he might have misspoken.
"I mean, don't overwork yourself. Big Brother... would be distressed."
Big Brother, huh?
He was just using Hanchuan's name.
Yao Leyi smiled faintly, not exposing him, "I know, I'll take care of myself."
They drove in silence.
The driver took Yao Leyi to her designated location.
The place was crowded, so it wasn't convenient for Fu Hanjiang to get out of the car.
"I'm leaving." Yao Leyi put on her sunglasses and mask, then turned around.
"Leyi..."
Suddenly, Fu Hanjiang called out to her.
"Hmm?" Yao Leyi turned back, puzzled, "What's up?"
"Nothing..." Fu Hanjiang shook his head. It was better to wait until Big Brother woke up to discuss it.
"Take care and don't forget to eat."
"Alright, I know." Yao Leyi smiled, teasingly, "So young and already so naggy?"
Though her words were complaining, they sounded sweet.
After dropping off Yao Leyi, Fu Hanjiang received a call from Qin Yanzhi.
"Where are you?"
"What's up?"
"Are you going to Misé tonight? It's been a while since we all went together."
Fu Hanjiang's lips curled slightly, "Who's going?"
"Hey." Qin Yanzhi chuckled, "Who else? Just you, me, Jinting, and oh, Zhong Pei is coming too."
Instantly, Fu Hanjiang's expression stiffened, "Alright."
He was planning to go anyway. Now that Zhong Pei was going, he definitely had to go.
...
When Fu Hanjiang arrived, Qin Yanzhi and the others were already there, chatting happily.
"What are you guys talking about?"
Fu Hanjiang sat down, his gaze casually sweeping over Zhong Pei, "So lively."
"Ahem, ahem."
Zhong Pei coughed nervously under his gaze. Ever since he found out Sheng Xiangsi was his ex-wife, Zhong Pei had been avoiding him.
"Second Master Fu."
"Mm." Fu Hanjiang nodded slightly, appearing indifferent.
He could see Zhong Pei's guilt clearly. Today, he wanted to see how they would act under his watch.
Backstage.
Sheng Xiangsi received a delivery.
"Huh?"
One of the girls curiously asked, "Is Second Master Fu only sending you something today?"
"Ay! Isn't that expected? Should he let us unrelated people benefit every time?"
Sheng Xiangsi smiled but said nothing.
Her intuition told her this wasn't from Fu Hanjiang.
Because it was... a pumpkin sweet soup.
Her phone buzzed with a message from Zhong Pei.
[Did you receive the pumpkin sweet soup?]
As expected, it was him.
Sheng Xiangsi frowned, feeling troubled.
If she couldn't sense Zhong Pei's interest in her by now, she'd be too dense...
But, it wasn't possible between them.
Regardless of Zhong Pei's intentions, she wasn't interested.
If Fu Mingzhu found out they were in contact, she would likely try to bring them together.
But she couldn't allow that.
Setting aside her past as a divorcee, she had a child.
The future was uncertain, and Sheng Xiangsi wouldn't definitively say she would spend her life solely with Junjun.
But even if she considered remarrying, it couldn't be with Zhong Pei.
Meanwhile, Zhong Pei was distracted, frequently checking his phone.
Finally, his phone lit up with her reply!
[Do you have time tonight? I'd like to treat you to a late-night snack.]