Rebirth: Illuminating a Brilliant Life

Chapter 107 A Ward of Love, Warming the Rest of My Life

After being diagnosed with appendicitis, Su Xuan was quickly wheeled into the operating room. The operating lights flickered on and off. As she slowly opened her eyes, her consciousness struggled to awaken from the drowsy state of anesthesia. The stark white of the hospital ceiling stung her eyes. The incision in her abdomen felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, throbbing in waves. She frowned and let out a soft groan.

At that moment, Cheng Ran, the boyfriend who was by the bedside, felt a sudden pang in his heart. He almost instantly brought his face close to Su Xuan's, his eyes surging with worry, but his voice was extremely gentle: "Baby, how are you? Does it hurt a lot?"

Su Xuan's lips trembled slightly as she uttered a single word: "Pain..." Cheng Ran quickly grasped her hand. His hands were broad and warm, like a warm sun that could dispel pain. He gently stroked the back of her hand and whispered to comfort her: "Darling, the surgery was a success. This pain is only temporary. I will always be by your side and will never leave you."

During her long hospital stay, Cheng Ran transformed into a super protector. Before dawn, while the city was still asleep, he would rise silently like a loyal guard, afraid of disturbing Su Xuan's sweet dreams.

He tiptoed out of the ward and jogged to the porridge shop that Su Xuan had been longing for. At that moment, the steaming bamboo steamer had just been opened, and he greedily inhaled the aroma of rice that filled the air. He carefully selected the softest and most glutinous white porridge, and thoughtfully paired it with light side dishes before rushing back to the hospital.

Upon arriving at the ward, he gently helped Su Xuan sit up, letting her lean against his strong chest. He first stirred the porridge in the bowl with a spoon, watching the thick porridge swirl, then brought the spoon to his lips, puffed out his cheeks, and carefully blew on it, the gentle breeze seeming to carry his boundless love for Su Xuan.

Once the porridge had cooled to just the right temperature, he gently brought the spoon to Su Xuan's lips, staring at her intently with anticipation and concern: "Baby, try it, the temperature is just right."

The afternoon sun lazily streamed into the ward. Cheng Ran knew that some activity would help Su Xuan recover. He bent down, gently slipping his hands under Su Xuan's armpits, and slowly helped her up, as if cherishing the most precious treasure in the world. The moment Su Xuan's feet touched the ground, a sharp pain shot through her abdomen, and her body swayed involuntarily.

Cheng Ran reacted swiftly, his right arm like a strong iron band, tightly encircling her waist and pulling her close to him. His left hand held hers, their fingers intertwined, giving her strength. "Baby, don't be afraid, lean on me."

His voice was firm and steady, each word like a reassurance to Su Xuan. They moved slowly, step by step, with Cheng Ran constantly watching Su Xuan's expression. Every time her brows furrowed, he would stop and ask with concern, only continuing on his way once she had calmed down.

In the stillness of the night, Cheng Ran placed the accompanying chair close to the hospital bed, while he lay beside the bed, listening intently to Su Xuan's every slightest movement.

Su Xuan gently turned over in her sleep, and Cheng Ran sprang up as if an alarm had been triggered. His eyes quickly adjusted to the darkness, and he first gently touched Su Xuan's forehead, feeling her body temperature, before asking softly, "Baby, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

He breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was just tossing and turning in her sleep, and lay back down beside the bed. To bring some joy to Su Xuan during her monotonous hospital stay, he spent a long time searching through his phone, selecting a series of lighthearted and humorous short stories.

His voice was deep and magnetic, flowing slowly through the quiet ward: "Once upon a time, there was a little fox, and it was very naughty..." He would adjust his tone according to Su Xuan's expression, and if he saw the corners of her mouth turn up slightly, a hint of joy would flash in his eyes.

Under Cheng Ran's meticulous care, Su Xuan's body gradually recovered, like a flower in spring.

Looking at Cheng Ran's slightly tired yet still handsome face, her eyes filled with tears of emotion. She knew that this illness was like a test, and Cheng Ran had given a perfect answer with his love and companionship. His deep affection and protection were the most brilliant light in her life, and would be forever engraved in her heart.

As her health improved, Su Xuan's spirits also lifted. One day, Cheng Ran looked out the window at the bright sunshine and said to Su Xuan, "Honey, the weather is lovely today. Let me take you outside to soak up some sun." Su Xuan happily nodded.

Cheng Ran brought over a soft coat and gently draped it over Su Xuan's shoulders. He carefully straightened the collar, then knelt down to help her put on comfortable flat shoes and tie the laces.

He helped Su Xuan slowly walk out of the ward and into the hospital's small garden. The flowers in the garden were vying for attention, and a gentle breeze carried their fragrance. Cheng Ran found a quiet bench and helped Su Xuan sit down.

He sat down beside Su Xuan, took her hand in his palm, and whispered, "Xuan'er, this illness has made me realize even more that I can't live without you. Once you're fully recovered, let's do many things we've always wanted to do but haven't had the chance to, okay?" Su Xuan's cheeks flushed, and her eyes were filled with happiness: "Okay."

Just then, a little girl was flying a kite not far away, and the kite was soaring very high. Su Xuan's gaze was drawn to it, and her eyes were filled with envy.

Cheng Ran observed this and kept it in mind. A few days later, Su Xuan was discharged from the hospital. Cheng Ran took her to a spacious meadow in the suburbs. He mysteriously took out a beautiful kite that he had prepared beforehand and said to Su Xuan, "Baby, today I'm going to help you release your happiness into the sky."

Cheng Ran took Su Xuan's hand and they ran across the grass. With their efforts, the kite gradually rose into the air, and Su Xuan laughed happily, her laughter echoing across the grass.

Looking at Su Xuan, Cheng Ran silently vowed that he would make her happy forever, and no matter what happened, he would stay by her side and protect this precious love.

After that, Cheng Ran and Su Xuan's relationship deepened. They returned to campus together, and Cheng Ran would always arrive at Su Xuan's dormitory early, holding a warm breakfast, waiting for her to start her new day.

During class, Cheng Ran would save a seat for Su Xuan and carefully arrange her books and stationery. During breaks, he would immediately run to Su Xuan's side to ask if she had understood the teacher's explanation. If there was anything she didn't understand, Cheng Ran would patiently explain it to her until she fully understood.

Campus life is beautiful and peaceful, but life always has its little ripples. Once, the school organized an important academic competition, and both Su Xuan and Cheng Ran signed up. During the preparation process, Su Xuan felt immense pressure because her previous appendicitis surgery had delayed her studies, and she often suffered from anxiety and insomnia.

Cheng Ran saw this and felt deeply pained. He adjusted his study plan and accompanied Su Xuan to the library to study until late every day.

He prepared detailed review materials for Su Xuan, marked the key knowledge points one by one, and also made a reasonable study schedule for her, encouraging her to combine work and rest.

Whenever Su Xuan felt tired and wanted to give up, Cheng Ran would hold her hand and say gently, "Xuan'er, you've already done a great job. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. As long as we work together, the result doesn't matter."

With Cheng Ran's companionship and encouragement, Su Xuan gradually regained her confidence. On the day of the competition, Cheng Ran waited for Su Xuan outside the examination hall, his eyes filled with trust and support. Su Xuan walked into the examination hall with full courage, knowing that no matter the outcome, she would have Cheng Ran by her side.

After the competition, regardless of their results, they gained something even more precious—the strength to support each other in the face of adversity and a deeper love for one another. The road ahead is long, but hand in hand, they will face any storms with confidence and move steadfastly towards happiness.