Ninth floor of the inpatient unit at the Third People's Hospital, in the pediatric ward 906-907, sunlight gently filters through the window and curtain gaps, casting mottled yet soft shadows on bed 906.
Yuanyuan lies quietly there, her face unusually rosy due to the fever.
Despite feeling unwell, she tries her best to remain still, fearing that any tiny movement might disrupt the ongoing infusion treatment, worrying also that she might disturb the little friend who's sleeping soundly in the same room.
Her obedience is all because of the temptation of delicious food.
Even though she doesn't look well, her eyes consistently glitter with expectation and longing.
Her gaze is fixed at the door of the ward, closing her eyes now and then, then quickly opening them, hoping that each time she opens them, the dish she's been longing for will materialize before her.
Yet, each expectation brings disappointment…
Finally.
