Han Bing ate in silence as Hua Yi Xian and Wu Lian Tian sat sternly in front of her. Hua Yi Xian wanted to yell at her daughter for not contacting them for five years, but watching her eat in front of her, Hua Yi Xian's heart softened. She will at least wait for her daughter to finish eating before lecturing her.
Han Bing nervously put a tofu inside her bowl. All of the dishes in front of her are her favorites. She knows what they must have been through, but Han Bing couldn't face them right now. It was ultimately her fault for not contacting them all these years.
Dong. Dong. Dong. A little boy came down the stairs and hid behind Wu Lian Tian's chair. The little boy curiously peeked behind his father's back at the new guest. Han Bing surprisingly stared at the small shadow. She looked back and forth between her mother and father.
Wu Lian Tian awkwardly coughed to clear his throat. "Han Bing, this is your new brother. He's currently three. Tie Dou, go say hi to your sister."
Wu Tie Dou slowly moved out behind his father. His plumpy cheeks are red from embarrassment, but his eyes were curiously observing his sister.
Wu Tie Dou inherited Hua Yi Xian's phoenix eyes and Wu Lian Tian's pale skin. Although he is still a toddler right now, Han Bing can guarantee that in a couple of more years, he will be the idol of many girls.
Han Bing warmly smiled at her shy brother. This is the fruit between her mother and her new father. Han Bing picked him up and placed him down on her lap.
Wu Tie Dou did not move or say anything. He sat there and stared at his sister. Han Bing picked up her chopsticks and started eating again. The atmosphere went back to the uncomfortable silence.
The first one who couldn't hold it anymore was Hua Yi Xian. "How have you been?" Hua Yi Xian had many questions she wanted to ask Han Bing, but after these questions reached the tip of her tongue, she only felt that they were not essential.
"I'm really good. I went to study at G University. There are many people over there studying medicine. I..." Han Bing doesn't know why, but the more she talked the more she wanted to tell her mother everything that happened. Hua Yi Xian, Wu Lian Tian, and Wu Tie Dou all sat quietly as they listened to her journey from America to England, from peaceful towns to war zones.
Han Bing's stories weren't exactly descriptive, but they were full of emotion and liveliness allowing them to imagine what she has traveled through.
Han Bing took a look at the time. It's already 10. "Mom, it's late right now. I have a patient later."
Han Bing wanted to stand up, but Tie Dou clutched tightly to her shirt. His head was bobbing from sleepiness, but he forced himself to stay awake to finish the story. Han Bing helplessly chuckled at her little brother.
"He's probably tired by now." Hua Yi Xian pulled Wu Tie Dou's claw from Han Bing's shirt. His little mouth puckered as he made a I've been wronged face.
"Go sleep first with your father. Your sister will come back next time." Hua Yi Xian used her eyes to give her husband a signal.
He immediately understood and took his son's hand to his bedroom. Wu Tie Dou kept turning back until he couldn't see Han Bing anymore.
Hua Yi Xian accompanied Han Bing to the gate. "Mom, I-"
"You don't have to say anything. Shi Ran came here and told us what happened." Hua Yi Xian took Han Bing's hand and placed it inside her own.
"I can tell that deep down Shi Ran is a good child. After me and your father beat him up, he continued to come here to apologize everyday until we forgave him. Han Bing ah, forget about the past and let it go."
Han Bing was a little surprised by Qin Shi Ran's move. She is still reluctant to trust him after hospitalizing her mother. But, after hearing Hua Yi Xian's words, Han Bing felt her grudge finally released. The air has become fresher and the world has become brighter. Although Han Bing seems calm and nice to everyone, she holds a long grudge to anyone who harms her family. Qin Shi Ran was originally her good friend, so holding a grudge against him has also been tough for her.
"Okay, mom. I promise you. As long as he doesn't hurt you or our family, I won't do anything to him."
Hua Yi Xian rolled her eyes. He won't dare. That little brat is still trying to catch Han Bing. Hua Yi Xian almost laughed. She hopes to carry a grandchild soon.
"Alright. Alright. Go to your job." Hua Yi Xian shooed Han Bing away. Han Bing left with a face full of warm smiles.
Han Bing walked to the Hua Xia Hospital, one of the most prominent hospitals owned by the government.
"Welcome." The receptionist bowed. Han Bing took out her license and passed it to the receptionist. She was surprised that the real doctor Han is a young woman, but she quickly calmed down through her professional experience.
"Doctor Han, Mr. Qin is waiting for you downstairs." The receptionist took Han Bing to a dark room. She slowly closed the door behind her as Han Bing walked inside.
In the center was a man in a wheelchair. Han Bing quickly recognized Qin Shi Ran. Even though he now had a sharper feature and a much colder aura, Han Bing can still see some similarities from five years ago. A lot of things must have changed in these five years.
"Mr. Qin, thank you for meeting with me and accepting these sessions blind folded. If you can trust me as your doctor, you will definitely be able to walk again."
A nice female voice flowed to Qin Shi Ran's ears. The voice was familiar, but also not familiar at the same time. Qin Shi Ran confusedly tried to look through the blindfold.
"Dr. Han, have we met before?"
Han Bing paused. "Mostly likely not. I was born in America and seldom came to China."
Qin Shi Ran nodded his head seemingly to accept this explanation.
"Let's start with a simple test." Han Bing placed her hand onto Qin Shi Ran's knee and squeezed it.
"Do you feel anything?"
"No."
Han Bing continued to squeeze harder.
"How about now?"
"No." Qin Shi Ran coldly answered.
Han Bing stood up from the floor and patted her long skirt. "I think I got everything I need. I will do the surgery tomorrow with muscle therapy after that."
Qin Shi Ran doesn't know why, but he felt a little lost after her soft hands left him.
"Assistant Wang Jun will send you the contract." Feeling unexpectedly vexed, Qin Shi Ran took the wheel and started rolling out of the room.