In front of the ICU, Gu Qingyun sat slumped on the ground with his body hunched over, his hands limply resting on his knees. In the corridor, nurses occasionally passed by, becoming accustomed to seeing someone sitting there in despair. Those who end up in the ICU naturally have serious conditions. Outside the car window, the sky gradually darkened. The nurses coming out of the ICU started discussing what to have for dinner. One of the nurses, recognizing the young man sitting in the corner, seemed to remember something. She approached Gu Qingyun and kindly advised, "Gu, your grandmother is being looked after inside. Staying here won’t change things, and you need to take care of yourself too." When Gu Qingyun saw the nurse approaching, he held onto the wall with a hopeful look, thinking his grandmother’s condition had improved. However, after listening to her words, the light in his eyes dimmed. He sincerely replied, "Thank you for your concern!" The nurse wanted to say more but sighed and left with her colleague upon seeing the young man’s distressed appearance. During this time, whenever he had the chance, he would come to the hospital to stay by Grandma Gu’s side, and most of the doctors and nurses here had come to know him. As the nurses gradually left, silence returned to the corridor. The smell of disinfectant was pervasive, and those who stayed here long enough naturally absorbed some of it. Gu Qingyun dragged his numb legs over to a nearby seat and slowly sat down. When Shen Jingrou arrived on this floor via elevator, she immediately noticed Gu Qingyun’s dazed figure standing in a corner. The words "Intensive Care Unit" were like a nightmare to her; approaching Gu Qingyun required immense courage. Fresh chapters posted on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝙣𝙚𝙩 She had experienced her husband’s passing and her daughter’s critical condition here... These terrifying images occasionally visited her mind. Taking a deep breath, Shen Jingrou was no longer the naive girl of the past; she had developed the ability to face adversity. After adjusting her emotions with her eyes closed, she finally took steps toward Gu Qingyun. "Tap... Tap... Tap..." The sound of high heels on the tiled floor echoed in the quiet night. She moved closer until standing in front of Gu Qingyun. Gu Qingyun, whose mind was elsewhere, braced his hands on his knees until he noticed a pair of exquisite white high heels. His pupils twitched slightly, slowly lifting his head. The slender waist and graceful figure of the woman appeared before him. Unmistakably, Shen Jingrou was stunning with an air of mature allure in her every move. Gu Qingyun stared blankly at the suddenly appearing figure, forgetting to stand up for a moment, and stupidly called out, "Jingrou, why are you here?" Shen Jingrou stood straight, her nostrils flared by the scent of disinfectant she disliked, and she lightly frowned while looking at the young man in front of her. He wore a faded old cotton jacket, his hair slightly unkempt. At an age supposed to be vibrant, he was instead filled with sorrow. Seeing him looking reminded Shen Jingrou of herself when Lin Fei passed away, sparking a tender sympathy within her. "I came to see you." Shen Jingrou said, "How’s Grandma Gu doing now?" She stood while he sat, their eyes met as they spoke, and she slightly bowed her head, looking down on him. Recalling the doctor’s previous words, Gu Qingyun revealed a hint of sadness, "The doctor said the longer Grandma remains in a coma, the less likely she will wake up. The doctor also advised..." As he spoke, Gu Qingyun lowered his head, not wanting his reddened eyes to be seen, trying to sound strong, "suggested we might as well take her home." The doctor’s words hinted that Grandma Gu was unlikely to regain consciousness. "What do you think?" Shen Jingrou whispered. Watching a beloved family member pass away before your eyes is a painful decision. "I asked my parents’ opinion, and they think Grandma should go home." Gu Qingyun’s eyelids drooped as he started to resent his powerlessness. His family, living deep in the remote mountains, had Grandma Gu working in the family farm when she accidentally fell and lost consciousness. After being examined at the county hospital, she was quickly transferred to the best hospital in the city. Grandpa and Grandma, who had spent their whole lives in the mountains, did not understand the severity of the situation. Moreover, the family wasn’t well-off, so they immediately contacted Gu Qingyun, who was studying in the city. Since Gu Qingyun was admitted to a prestigious university in City T, he became the backbone of the Gu Family. After all, producing a student attending a key university from such a place was indeed something to be proud of. However, Gu Qingyun had never encountered such a situation before, and when he arrived at the hospital, he was at a loss. Standing in the hall with the hospital bill in hand, he stared blankly at the balance in his mobile WeChat account, rooted to the spot. Coincidentally, Shen Jingrou happened to be coming down from upstairs and caught a glimpse of him in the hall. Initially, she didn’t intend to interact with him but, as she was leaving quickly, a voice echoed behind her, pleading desperately. He was at the payment window, repeatedly saying he had no money and asking if he could owe the payment... Although Shen Jingrou didn’t intend to meddle, she found herself at the payment window, paying the bill, and then led the bewildered young man to the emergency room. That day could only be described as chaotic, and it was the first time Shen Jingrou saw Gu Qingyun cry. The clean corridor felt unnaturally cold, as if capable of freezing someone. Shen Jingrou just stood silently, no longer asking questions. Some answers were already destined, only some people didn’t want to face them. Gu Qingyun slowly lifted his head, seeing her glowing figure in front of him. Of everyone he knew, no one lived as confidently as she did, and the mature charm she exuded was captivating, tempting one to look a little longer. As he became aware of his prolonged gaze, Gu Qingyun hastily lowered his head, standing up nervously, "Jingrou, please sit down." Seeing him in such a state of anxiety, Shen Jingrou naturally didn’t overthink. She didn’t hesitate, sat down, and seeing him standing stiffly, reminded, "You should sit down too." "Uh-huh." Gu Qingyun. The hospital at night was eerily quiet. Grandma Gu was in the ICU; no family needed to accompany her, as professional nurses were there around the clock, with one visiting hour each day.