This time, Lu Meizhi came alone. She was a lively girl, her voice preceding her into the ward as she greeted the nurses. Lin Qingping quickly stuffed her book away, grabbed the lunchbox with its small portion of rice, and sprang to her feet. “Oh! Time for lunch!” With that, she bolted out the door, lunchbox in hand. Gu Juncheng leaned back against his pillows, watching her retreating form, utterly