Bai Qingyue heard the news that Yun Qingrong still hadn't woken up yet, even after receiving the organs she needed to live. It frustrated her to know that her efforts could be for nothing if Yun Qingrong failed to wake up.
When she decided to become a donor, she didn't think twice and did it for Su Xiaofei's sake, but now, with Yun Qingrong still unresponsive, this only meant that her daughter's suffering would be prolonged.
She knew that she had been the worst mother for Su Xiaofei, and she was never going to make it up to her, but she wanted to at least try.
It's been a week since their surgery and while she was recovering well, Bai Qingyue hadn't received any visits either from her husband, who was still out of town due to work, or her manager. And while she could always make an excuse as to why she was confined in the same hospital where Yun Qingrong was, she had to be careful with her words.
There was a knock on her door and as she glanced at the time, Bai Qingyue already knew who it was. There was only one person who bothered to pay her a visit every single day without a miss, making sure that she was doing well.
"Enter." She said, and the door opened, revealing a young, dashing man—her daughter's husband.
Lu Qingfeng placed down the paper bag he was holding on the small table and glanced at her.
She was seated on an armchair by the window, watching the people outside.
"Why do you still bother to come here? Although your wife is my daughter, you have no obligations to look after me. Weren't you there when we both agreed that we have nothing to do with each other anymore?" She asked him.
Lu Qingfeng would bring her things she might need, but he didn't stay long or ask her for anything, which Bai Qingyue was thankful for.
The young man stared at her and didn't utter a word in response. Lu Qingfeng was doing this because he knew that even if his wife wanted to tend to Bai Qingyue, Su Xiaofei's pride wouldn't allow her to do so.
"Anyway, since you are already here, do you mind if I ask you for a favor?"
At this question, Bai Qingyue received a different reaction from her son-in-law, aside from his usual poker face.
"If that is something within my ability, I don't see why not." He replied.
"Then if possible, I want to see Yun Qingrong and pay her a visit. Don't bring Su Xiaofei when I visited her mother. I don't need her breathing down my neck every time we see each other."
Lu Qingfeng's eyes slightly widened at that. He wasn't expecting Bai Qingyue to ask him for such a favor.
"Why?" He asked in return. "Why would you want to see Mother?"
Bai Qingyue returned her gaze outside, slightly pulling her chin and biting her lip. Lu Qingfeng noticed that even if his wife didn't grow up with her real mother, these little habits were still passed on to her.
"Because it would be a real pity if she dies, isn't it? If she's still in a coma, there's a possibility that she could still hear us, but couldn't wake up on her own. Yun Qingrong need enough drive and reason for her to come back." She paused and clenched her fists on the blanket that was draped on her lap.
"I wish I could do more, but obviously, it isn't a fight for me to win."
Lu Qingfeng didn't give her an answer and pondered over his choices. He knew the reason Bai Qingyue didn't want to inform Feifei, but he wouldn't betray his wife by choosing her birth mother over her.
"I can't promise you anything, Miss Bai. I can arrange your visitation, but it would still depend on whether the Yun family approves of it." He said, omitting the part that, of course, he would inform Su Xiaofei about her odd request. Lu Qingfeng also wasn't sure if his wife would allow it to happen.
"Fine." The actress huffed, clearly displeased with his answer. "Just make sure Su Xiaofei wouldn't be there."
Despite her words, Lu Qingfeng could see that her eyes softened a little upon mentioning his wife's name.
"If you would excuse me, then."
Once he was out of her hospital room and confident that he was out of everyone's earshot, Lu Qingfeng gave his wife a call.
Su Xiaofei didn't pick up his call for the first time, but she did on the second.
"Yes, darling?" She answered and he could tell from her tone that she was having a hard time at work.
"Feifei, dear. Something came up and I want to hear your opinion before deciding on it." Lu Qingfeng said.
"Did something happen to Mama?" Su Xiaofei exclaimed, stricken with worry about her mother.
"No, but I met Miss Bai again today. She asked if she could pay Mother a visit. Of course, I didn't give her any definite answer without consulting you."
He heard a shuffling sound from the other line.
"Did she now? What is she trying to get out of it this time?"
"Feifei…"
"Sorry, darling. I just can't understand that woman. She is such an anathema to me."
"I won't let her see Mother if that's the case." Lu Qingfeng answered.
"No. Let her see Mama. Despite her not so likeable personality, we have to admit that she saved Mama's life. Letting her see her wouldn't be a problem, as long as she isn't up to something else."
"Alright, if that's what you want. I will make sure that she will be accompanied during her visitation."
"I can't thank you enough, but I'll make sure to make it up to you once all of this is over."
Lu Qingfeng's lips quirked at that. She should know by now that he would do anything for her.
"I will look forward to it then."
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