Qu Chaozong asked the doctor about the dietary requirements for the old man and then carefully inquired about general care and precautions before returning to the ward.
Upon pushing the door open and entering the room, he was stunned.
Inside the ward, his mother was sitting next to Zhang Xin on the bedside companion bed, Mr. Zhang sat on a round stool between the two beds, and the four of them were happily chatting away.
As he entered, he heard his mother say, "You all eat while it's hot, you don't need to wait for Chaozi. It was a bit rushed, so I just went to the market downstairs and picked up a few things, all just home-cooked meals."
Qu Chaozong called out, "Mom? How come you're here?"
Mrs. Qu saw him and quickly waved, "I was thinking about the old man, so I made some soup at home and also prepared some food for you. Now that you're back, eat while it's hot."
