In the blink of an eye, Yao Mingyue had been abroad for a month.
The pre-surgery preparations were very tedious, with daily tests and her fair arms were now covered with dense, reddened pinpricks.
She sat quietly on the hospital bed, gazing at the bright foreign scenery outside, with a painting resting in her hand.
The hospital she was in was the Mayo Clinic, considered the best private hospital in the world.
It's said that as long as there's still a breath left in you and money in your account, this place can sustain your life.
Just staying here for a day costs a fortune for an ordinary person.
But Liu Rushuang didn't care. She knew she couldn't stop her daughter's decision, but as a mother, she would give everything. If it could bring even a glimmer of hope to her daughter, then it was all worth it.
"Ming Yue, it's time to eat."
Liu Rushuang came in with a prepared meal.
The meal was sumptuous, as Liu Rushuang feared Yao Mingyue might not be used to it, she specifically hired a chef from home.
Yao Mingyue glanced over, put away the drawing, and slightly shook her head, "Not much of an appetite."
"You need to eat something, even if you're not hungry. The most important thing right now is ensuring you get enough nutrition."
"I feel like I'm over-nourished, you see I've gained several pounds this month..."
Yao Mingyue pinched her arm. Since she came here, she was almost always in the ward, and with the chef and nutritionist's special meals, she really had gained a few pounds.
"You're barely a hundred pounds with your height of 1.7 meters. For your height, you should ideally gain a few more pounds to be healthy, a hundred and ten would be perfect."
Liu Rushuang served the meal. For most major surgeries, being too thin poses a greater risk than for a normal person, because there's less inherent risk resistance.
Yao Mingyue hadn't been well for the past half year, visibly getting thinner, and it had taken this month to finally put on some weight.
"I don't want to, what kind of girl weighs over a hundred pounds? The standard model weight is ninety pounds."
Yao Mingyue shook her head playfully, girls are always particularly sensitive about their weight.
"If a girl doesn't weigh over a hundred, it's either she's flat-chested or short, haven't you heard that before?"
Liu Rushuang cast an eye at her still-in-her-prime daughter.
Yao Mingyue huffed, sat up, and puffed out her chest, "I'm not flat-chested."
Liu Rushuang glanced at her and snickered, "That's because your mom passed on good genes, otherwise you'd barely fit at the kids' table."
Yao Mingyue was temporarily speechless and looked over at her mom's chest with a longing gaze.
"Hmph, what's the use of so much fat? It just makes your shoulders sore and clothes look bad..."
Liu Rushuang was dressed simply, but the allure of a mature woman easily surpassed any ornate attire.
Even the glitziest jewelry couldn't match the enviable curves.
"You'll find out later whether it's useful, but I bet Musen doesn't really like skinny girls."
Liu Rushuang picked up chopsticks and playfully tapped her daughter's little nose.
Though Yao Mingyue was a bit unconvinced, she thought of An Nuannuan's shape and took the chopsticks.
Still, Yao Mingyue didn't eat much, even though Liu Rushuang had hired a special Chinese chef.
But after some time abroad, the chefs would inevitably adapt and their cooking habits would differ somewhat.
"Feels like eating this is no better than eating KFC."
Yao Mingyue grumbled without much enthusiasm.
Liu Rushuang picked up a shrimp and added it to her plate, "Alright, Uncle Xu called me earlier. They said they'll visit in a few days, then they can have your real mom cook something delicious for you."
Liu Rushuang joked, and Yao Mingyue's cheeks flushed as she grumbled, "What, Mom, are you jealous."
"And you're allowed to be a vinegar jar? That's also something mom passed down to you."
Liu Rushuang chuckled and tapped her daughter's forehead.
After eating, Yao Mingyue looked at the weather outside the window.
The climate here was very comfortable, like spring all year, and the scenery was beautiful.
The hospital was expensive, naturally, there was a reason. The hospital itself resembled a large community with a mall, park, and even a golf course.
Yao Mingyue would occasionally visit a high ground in the park, where she could see far into the unique landscape.
After gazing for a long time, she finally opened her phone.
Looking at the chat page.
In the past month, she hadn't actively sent any messages to Xu Musen.
And Xu Musen hadn't sent her any messages either.
Instead, Xu Musen, who never used to update his social media, now almost daily posted many photos of him and An Nuannuan traveling here and there.
For almost a month, without interruption.
From endless plains to sky-high mountains, from rolling deserts to snow-covered glaciers...
This month, they seemed to travel non-stop, leaving behind their photos at each place.
They hugged, accompanied, and kissed...
Xu Musen's smile was gentle, like summer sunshine, warm and reassuring.
An Nuannuan's eyes were bright and clear, always with a comforting smile, she made everyone feel so relaxed.
They're such a perfect match...
Anyone who saw these photos could only utter the word 'envy.'
Yao Mingyue's fingers slid across the screen, the sceneries in those photos seemed to pass swiftly under her fingertips.