Chapter 1439: Seventeen Years Ago, the Same Mountain

Chapter 1439: Chapter 1439: Seventeen Years Ago, the Same Mountain

"Mom, what’s wrong? Mom." Xia Yinian held Shen Qing, her voice starting to choke.

She now had a mom, no longer a stray child; she truly had a mom.

Even with Feng Heng around, Xia Yinian felt like something was still missing.

She always envied others for having a mom; this was the only thing she envied about Xia Chuxue.

Back when she didn’t know she wasn’t a Xia Family member, Xia Yinian felt neglected, largely because she didn’t have a mom.

If Mom were here, she would never have let her live so miserably.

Mom would buy her lots of clothes, dolls, and teach her many things about being a girl, things Dad couldn’t do.

She longed for a mom, desperately wanted to know about her, but didn’t want to worry everyone, so she always kept this wish hidden.

Now that Mom was beside her, how could she let anything happen to her?

She must work harder to make Mom’s remaining years vibrant and colorful.

"Mom, don’t scare Nian Nian! Mom."

In Xia Yinian’s haste, Jing Hanye had already sat on Shen Qing’s other side.

He supported the fainting Shen Qing, letting her lean into his arms.

"Chi He, have Yui Ji call a doctor over, quickly!"

"Yes, Crown Prince." Chi He immediately turned and left.

Xia Yinian held Shen Qing’s hand, her slightly trembling long fingers placed on her wrist, checking her pulse.

Gu Beicheng almost completely sheltered Xia Yinian in his embrace but did not disturb her work.

"How is she?" Jing Hanye asked softly after a while.

"She probably just got too excited." Xia Yinian sighed in relief as she spoke.

She lifted Shen Qing’s eyelids, continuing her examination.

Soon, a doctor and a nurse, along with Yui Ji, hurriedly entered, followed by Chi He.

Jing Hanye picked up Shen Qing, heading towards her room.

After the doctor conducted a detailed examination and confirmed Shen Qing’s condition, the doctor and nurse left.

Xia Yinian kept sitting by the bedside, holding Shen Qing’s hand.

Her gaze stayed fixed on Shen Qing, as if she could never get enough.

"Nian Nian, let’s step outside, so Sister Qing can rest for a while." Jing Hanye said softly.

Xia Yinian nodded and stood up.

Gu Beicheng wrapped his arm around her and turned to walk outside.

The three sat down on the sofa, Chi He and Yui Ji stood guard outside the door.

"Young Master Jing, about my mom..." Xia Yinian looked up at the man across from her.

"Call me Han from now on, just like Sister Qing does." Jing Hanye reminded her.

"Okay." Xia Yinian nodded, appearing a bit tired.

There was so much going on today; she hadn’t fully processed it yet.

Gu Beicheng hugged her, letting her lean on him.

If it weren’t for giving the little girl a reward, he wouldn’t have wanted her to know about this today.

Today was the day of the final match; she had been worn out all day.

"Han, how did you meet Mom? And you said you should know what’s really going on with her?"

Xia Yinian closed her eyes, her spirits seemed to have lifted somewhat.

"The first time I saw Sister Qing was seventeen years ago, at that same mountain."

Jing Hanye’s voice was soft, similar to when he spoke with Shen Qing.

"It was snowing heavily that day, not much different from our first encounter."

"I was only ten years old then, the one who rescued Sister Qing from the car was one of my bodyguards. That day, the mountain road was obstructed, and Sister Qing took me to her mountain home to stay for the night."