At night, Xu Nian'an slept on the companion bed. Pei Yining and Pei Yicheng, the siblings, had been sent home by Xu Nianhua to get some rest.
The night before, those siblings hadn't slept all night, so they really needed to rest well.
After lights out, a small lamp was left on in the hospital room, so the nurses could check in and care for patients, and so it wasn't completely dark at night.
"Second Brother, you're going back to school tomorrow."
In the dimness, Xu Nianhua spoke up.
"No." Xu Nian'an refused without even thinking, "These next few days are crucial for your recovery—I can't leave now. Little sister, this isn't up for discussion, and you can't make me go."
Xu Nian'an's tone was firmer than ever before.
Xu Nianhua sighed and said, "I'm sorry for making you worry, Second Brother."
