Chapter 342 Visiting Tan Zheng

Song Ni's expression was flustered, her eyes filled with a fear Qin Yang had never seen before. Seeing her like this, Qin Yang's nose prickled. She had known Nini for so many years, when had she ever seen her like this? "She's fine, Nini, don't worry. She's safe and sound. You just need to recuperate well, and in eight months, you'll give birth to a healthy baby." Song Ni breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes regaining their light. "Really?" She lowered her head, gently touching her belly, her brows softening. It was strange, when she was pregnant, Song Ni hadn't seemed much different, but once she knew, it felt as if a maternal glow had appeared on her. Qin Yang also felt relieved seeing her like this. "Really." She reached out and gently touched Song Ni's belly. "My goddaughter will surely be healthy." Although the pregnancy was sudden, Song Ni considered the child a surprise, a gift from heaven. But she wasn't overwhelmed by the surprise. She pushed aside the covers and rolled down the window. "I want to go see Tan Zheng." Tan Zheng was still in the intensive care unit. Song Ni was in an unstable period, how could she be allowed to see him? A surge of emotion could endanger the child in her belly. Qin Yang reached out to stop her, but what kind of person was Song Ni? She was very intelligent. Seeing Qin Yang's strenuous efforts to block her, she became suspicious. She swept her gaze over everyone in the room, noticing the lingering sadness in their eyes. Song Ni's heart sank. "Did something happen to Tan Zheng?" Yes, she had seen the gruesome scene herself, she had even seen Tan Zheng's injuries, it was definitely not a minor incident. The surgery was successful, and then what? The people in the room lowered their heads, not knowing how to answer Song Ni's question. Seeing Song Ni's chest heaving and her breathing quicken, Song Jing quickly sat by the bed and took her hand. "Nini, don't get agitated. He's in the hospital, what could happen?" Song Ni's eyes turned red. "Then why won't you all let me go see him?" "It's not that we won't let you see him, it's that your current condition doesn't allow you to get out of bed. Are you willing to risk the safety of the child in your belly?" Song Ni instinctively reached out to hug her belly. "The child is inside me, I'm just getting out of bed to see him, to see his father, why can't I?" As she spoke, tears streamed down Song Ni's face. Song Jing was stunned for a long time. How long had it been since he had seen Song Ni cry? How long had it been since he had seen Song Ni so vulnerable, as if she would shatter with a single gust of wind? Song Jing's brow furrowed, his chest tight with heartache for Song Ni. His throat was dry, and after a while, he managed to offer his words of persuasion. "Nini, just rest well today, and go see him tomorrow, alright?" Song Ni's tears flowed even more fiercely. She understood everything now, Tan Zheng must not be well, that's why they wouldn't let her see him. "Brother." Song Ni clutched Song Jing's hand. "Just let me go see him, I can't rest assured if I don't. Brother, I beg you." Song Ni had never used the word "beg" with him before. Song Jing felt a slight sting in his nose and his eyes reddened. He knew his sister's temperament; once she set her mind on something, no one could change it. Even if they all stayed by her bedside to prevent her from going, what use would it be? She would find a way. Even if she couldn't go, her mood would still be affected, which would be bad for the child in her belly. Song Jing raised his hand and wiped the tears from Song Ni's face. "Then promise your brother first that you'll calm down." Song Ni immediately wiped away her tears. "Can I go now?" She was too anxious. What would happen if she saw Tan Zheng in the ICU in this state? Song Jing shook his head. "Not yet. Drink some water first." Qin Yang immediately handed the cup to Song Jing. Song Ni reached out to take it to drink herself, but Song Jing dodged her. After drinking about half a cup, Song Ni couldn't wait any longer. "I'm done drinking, brother. Let me go." Song Jing still held Song Ni's shoulder, his voice deepening. "Nini, this is the condition for you to go see Tan Zheng. We understand you're worried about him, but we're also worried about you. What will Tan Zheng think later if he knows you risked your health for him?" "But..." "I can't be at ease with you like this." Song Ni clutched her belly, remembering the pain in her abdomen before she fainted. She wasn't a qualified mother. She had been pregnant for so long and hadn't even realized the baby's arrival, nor had she thought of it when she noticed the changes in her body. She had failed the baby. If Tan Zheng knew they had a child, he would probably be very happy. Song Ni tried hard to calm her emotions, taking deep breaths. When her complexion finally stopped looking as bad as it had when she first woke up, she once again pleaded with Song Jing. "Brother, let me go now." This time, Song Jing didn't refuse, but he was still worried about Song Ni's health and repeatedly warned her. "First, promise your brother, and when you get there, you must also pay attention. Don't let your emotions fluctuate too much." Song Ni nodded. She understood. Her carelessness some time ago had almost caused irreversible harm to the baby. Now, she wouldn't be irresponsible to the baby, nor to herself. Song Jing helped Song Ni out of bed, and Qin Yang brought a coat to drape over her shoulders. It was still early morning, dawn was breaking, and there were very few people in the hospital, only doctors and nurses moving about. An unsettling calm. The intensive care unit was far away, and Song Ni walked for nearly ten minutes to get there. The further she walked, the colder her heart became. She had never been to the ICU, and no one around her had ever been. This was her first time. And the person lying in the ICU was her husband. A few steps away from the window, Song Ni stopped. She was a little scared. Scared of seeing Tan Zheng's pale, lifeless face clearly again, scared of being unable to keep her promise and control her emotions. "Nini?" Song Jing looked at the panic in Song Ni's eyes and gently patted her back. "If you're scared, we can come tomorrow." Tomorrow? Song Ni hugged her arms. The hospital was so cold, a chilling breeze, and the wards would surely be even colder. She was more afraid of Tan Zheng being alone in the ward, lonely and desolate. Even though it was summer, why was it so cold? Song Ni's eyelashes trembled. "I want to see him." Song Ni lowered her head, her hand stroking her abdomen as she whispered, "Baby, shall we go see Daddy together? Daddy will surely be very happy if he knows you're here, and he'll wake up soon to see you." As she spoke, Song Ni forced a smile. But the smile was more unsettling than crying.