Two Fish Return Home

Bai Yuyou and Taozi spent one day in the hospital before being transferred to a private hospital in Haizhu City. Ye Shuang wasn't there around the clock either—he worked at the company during the day, then drove to the hospital around three or four in the afternoon to take care of Yuyou and Taozi. He'd also shower there and stay until the next morning when he left for work.

The best thing about a private hospital was that beds were plentiful, the wards were especially spacious, and there were more nurses on hand. The only downside was the price.

Inside the ward at this moment, sunlight scattered across the hospital bed, accompanied by a slowly lengthening apple peel. Ye Shuang was peeling apples with a fruit knife for Bai Yuyou and Taozi, occasionally asking if they felt anything wrong today.

"I'm fine, Ye Shuang. Just focus on work," Bai Yuyou said, nibbling at the apple he handed her before passing the other half to Taozi.

"Better to stay a few more days in the hospital anyway—you were crushed, and there could be internal bleeding that's hard to spot," Ye Shuang said.

"Oh," Bai Yuyou nodded obediently.

"It really is a bit boring, staying cooped up in a ward," Taozi couldn't help but say. Her usual pace of life was extremely fast—she had things to do almost every hour. Stopping like this made her, a naturally industrious person, feel an indescribable unease.

"Once you're healthy, that's when you can fight for your dreams," Ye Shuang said, then as if recalling something, added, "Speaking of which, you've been hospitalized here for days now. Don't your sisters know?"

"I was afraid my family would worry, so I just said I was away on a business trip for a few days," Taozi said with a smile. "Coincidentally, they didn't know I was going to the concert either—initially I was too shy to tell them I was performing, but it turned out to be a huge help."

"Sometimes, leaning on your family is a good choice too." Taozi was so sensible and mature that Ye Shuang couldn't help but sigh.

For the past few days, the concert organizers had been calling nonstop and even personally came by with gift baskets—after all, the concert accident had gone viral online, so compensation was unavoidable.

"Aunt Xian is genuinely furious," Ye Shuang shook his head.

He then glanced at his phone, which was filled with messages of concern from friends on all sides—after all, Bai Yuyou had been crushed, and everyone was asking if there were any serious issues. Even Fugui had flown back from abroad specifically to see Yuyou, skipping an entire gala event.

"By the way, Brother Ye, did they find out why the screen fell?" Taozi asked curiously. The venue had looked quite new to her, probably only a few years old—it shouldn't have been an aging issue in theory.

"The organizers' explanation is that the equipment wasn't installed to spec, but there were dozens of workers at the venue, and with no surveillance footage or records, they can't pin it on any single person. The organizers quickly apologized and took full responsibility themselves," Ye Shuang said.

Though Ye Shuang also suspected the installers might not be impossible to trace, he figured they could have been outsourced workers without proper registration. Since tracking them down would be difficult and the organizers had already accepted responsibility, he decided not to dwell on it.

He'd leave the rest to Aunt Xian to hash out.

Ye Shuang hadn't slept well these past few days. Almost every time he lay down, his mind kept replaying Bai Yuyou getting crushed. He even had nightmares—dreams where Yuyou had walked one or two steps further and ended up with a shattered fracture.

"Haah—" Ye Shuang couldn't help but yawn, fatigue washing over him in waves.

"Is Ye Shuang tired?" Bai Yuyou noticed this and saw the exhaustion on his face, then patted the spot next to her on the bed.

"Lie down."

"It's fine, I'm used to it. A cup of coffee will do," Ye Shuang shook his head while letting out another yawn. "I'll go take a walk."

"Ye Shuang, I want to come too," Bai Yuyou said softly.

"You can't leave the ward."

"The nurse said I can take a walk in the garden downstairs."

"Is that so..." Ye Shuang then looked over at Taozi. "Taozi, do you want to come with us down to the garden? You said you were feeling bored, right?"

"Brother Ye, I need to make some calls. You two go on ahead," Taozi said, phone in hand, seemingly replying to someone's messages with a focused expression.

"Alright then," Ye Shuang said, not pressing the matter when he heard her response.

Bai Yuyou was able to walk normally on solid ground, but the doctor had advised no strenuous activity during the observation period, so she took tiny steps while following Ye Shuang, wobbling like a little penguin in an adorable way.

Holding the girl beside him, Ye Shuang rode the elevator down with her to the small garden on the first floor. The air was fresh there, like a mini park full of trees and flowers, and several nurses were pushing patients in wheelchairs out for some fresh air.

"The place is pretty crowded. Do you want a wheelchair, Yuyou?" Ye Shuang asked, thinking it might still be better to have her sit.

"No," Bai Yuyou said, looking at Ye Shuang. "If I'm in a wheelchair, I can't hold Ye Shuang's arm."

With that, she squeezed his arm even tighter, and his elbow sank fully into softness.

"Alright then..."

While Ye Shuang was slowly strolling with Bai Yuyou, on the other side—

At the entrance of Haizhu City's airport, two figures slid out on their suitcases. They were riding them one after another, the suitcases under them rolling along like little scooters, complete with steering grips. The sight drew the attention of surrounding travelers.

"So slow."

"Be glad we can even do this—the airlines won't let you bring big battery packs on the plane."

When they reached the main doors and felt the air rush over them, one of the long-haired girls took a deep breath and proclaimed, "Why do my eyes always well with tears? Because I love this land so deeply."

"I seriously can't handle the food overseas."

"Be glad I didn't take you to Curryland," the other girl, a short-haired one, said flatly. "Ganges masala—one bite and you'd be screaming for your mom."

"Heh."

"Come on, our car's been gathering dust in the parking lot. Paying the parking fee is on you."

The two girls were none other than An Shiyu and Chao Yiyu. After hearing that Bai Yuyou and the others had been injured, they'd decided to come back home—not exactly out of concern for Bai Yuyou, but it served as a good excuse for their return.

"Whoa, the parking fee here is crazy expensive. I'd rather not," Anshi Yi said, then as if a thought struck her, added, "How about we get Big Guy to foot the bill, and we'll even provide him some entertainment?"

"..." An Shiyu gave a deadpan look. "You think that's possible? Last time he literally cried."

"True... he's a tame family man, after all."