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Lin Xi's heel caught on the wheel of the wheelchair pushed by the girl. By the time Lin Xi turned around to apologize, the girl had already taken the patient in the wheelchair some distance away.
However, Lin Xi still looked at their backs and habitually bent down to say, "I'm sorry."
The girl seemed to hear Lin Xi's apology; she merely nodded slightly and smiled without turning her body. Lin Xi only caught a glimpse of her cheek as it turned slightly.
The patient in the wheelchair did not even turn around, sitting upright and gazing straight ahead. Although he was in a wheelchair and his physique was unknown, just from his back, one could tell that he must be a tall and upright man.
Lin Xi was momentarily taken aback but did not stop her steps, continuing to walk forward.
Perhaps it was because of the girl's slight smile that revealed a glimpse of her icy demeanor, or perhaps it was the tall figure of the man in the wheelchair that made her feel somewhat... regretful.
Yes, it was regret. She felt that a boy with such an upright back must be very handsome and sunny, but unfortunately... he was sitting in a wheelchair, wasting his tall stature.
So, just as Lin Xi was about to turn the corner up the stairs, she suddenly looked back in a daze at the already distant figures of a man and a woman.
As she stood with one foot on the stairs and one foot below, resting her hand on the railing in a daze, someone hurriedly rushed down from above while answering a phone call.
Due to walking too quickly and not expecting someone to be standing at the stairway lost in thought, when that person realized someone was blocking his path, he could not stop in time and collided into Lin Xi.
Still lost in thought as she gazed into the distance, Lin Xi was suddenly bumped into. She had not reacted yet and thought she had bumped into someone again. She quickly bent down like before to apologize to the person who had bumped into her: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
That person might have been in a hurry or perhaps he did not realize whether he had bumped into someone or if someone had blocked his way. He did not even look up at Lin Xi; upon hearing her apology, he waved his hand dismissively and said, "It's fine, it's fine."
Lin Xi still had not come to her senses but saw that he hurried past her and disappeared around the corner like a gust of wind.
"Did I just see a ghost? What's going on today? It's my first day in Beijing and I'm feeling so unsettled."
Lin Xi murmured softly and stopped being distracted while walking.
Since she wanted to give the Little Ones a surprise, Lin Xi quietly pushed open the hospital room door. Peeking through the crack, she saw the Little Ones leaning against the headboard, seemingly playing with something, a smile on their face, clearly enjoying themselves and even letting out soft giggles.
Tiptoeing inside, she intended to surprise her without scaring her. However, the moment that girl saw Lin Xi, instead of being surprised, she looked startled, her little face turning pale as she quickly shoved whatever she was playing with under her pillow.
Lin Xi walked towards her with a smile and said, "When did you start being afraid of me? You didn't look surprised to see me; why are you panicking instead? Aren't you happy to see me?"
As she spoke, Lin Xi pretended to turn around and leave.
The little girl anxiously kicked her feet on the bed and shouted, "Lin Mama, don't go! Stay and play with me."
Only then did Lin Xi turn back and walk in front of her, handing over the big bags of goodies she had brought for Qingmei.
The girl beamed as she opened each bag one by one—there were snacks, drinks, and toys. There was even a puzzle that she had envied other children for when Lin Xi visited last time.
But it seemed she didn't notice the puzzle at all; instead, she excitedly picked up a bag of plums and exclaimed, "Ah, plums! My favorite!"
Lin Xi playfully tapped her nose and said, "You little foodie! When have I ever come without bringing you something to eat? Whatever you love or want, I always remember it in my head." Lin Xi pointed to her own head with a smile.
Qingmei wrinkled her nose and smiled back at her.
"Have you not seen the thing you wanted the most yet?" Lin Xi reminded her.
She seemed to be unaware, still lowering her head happily eating the plums.
Lin Xi picked out a puzzle from a large pile of things and waved it in front of Qingmei, saying, "Didn't you really want this? I specially bought it for you. Why don't you want it?"
"Oh." Qingmei didn't seem surprised. She glanced up but had no intention of focusing on it again. After thinking for a moment, she put down the food in her hand, took the puzzle from Lin Xi, and smiled at Lin Xi, saying, "Thank you, Lin Mama."
Although her smile was indeed happy and joyful, it didn't seem as excited or surprised as Lin Xi had hoped, nor did it show any reluctance to part with it.
In the past, when she saw other children playing with it, she borrowed it and played for a while, almost unwilling to return it to the other child. It was only when Lin Xi promised her that she would definitely buy one for her next time that she reluctantly returned it.
Lin Xi gently stroked her head, feeling guilty inside as she thought that perhaps after missing someone for so long, it had turned into not missing them at all.
Yes, the things one desires most and the people one misses most can eventually fade away after longing for too long.
Lin Xi thought of Lu Chenyu.
Once loving him deeply.
Once believing she could never move on from his sudden disappearance.
Once thinking she would always feel heartache and miss him.
Once believing she would always search for him...
But these past few years, because of being busy, hadn't she already not visited their Old House for a long time?
Old House? In fact, Old House no longer exists; it has long been demolished and replaced with new buildings. What use is there in going there now? The familiar traces are gone, and what can it remind her of?
She hadn't thought of him for a long time. Had she forgotten him? Or had she buried him deep in her heart, unwilling to remember...
But why did she suddenly think of him so strongly today?
Lin Xi's mind momentarily froze, and an image and thought flashed through her mind...
"Where is your Mama?" Lin Xi suddenly asked Qingmei.
"She just said she went out to buy something," Qingmei replied without looking up, still focused on her food.
"Has she been gone for a long time?" Lin Xi asked.
Qingmei slightly raised her head to glance at Lin Xi, and after a moment of thought, she said, "She just left when you arrived."
"Oh," Lin Xi responded.
"Did someone come to the ward earlier?" Lin Xi continued to ask.
Qingmei's expression changed slightly, and her hand that was eating paused for a moment. Then she lifted her head but avoided looking at Lin Xi, her gaze flickering. "No... no one came... Mama just left when you got here."
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