"Honey, this fish soup, do you want to drink it now or later?"
"Now! If it cools down and I heat it again, it'll lose its original nutritional value, and the fish will get tough and won't taste as good."
"Alright, let me help you up."
Xue Kai reached out to help Lin Ruoyi sit up.
But she stopped him, "No need, I can do it myself. The nurse advised me to move around a bit on my own."
"Alright then, take your time and be careful."
"Mm."
Lin Ruoyi responded and then, with a bit of effort, sat up, leaning against the pillow. She pulled the blanket over her tummy to keep warm.
Xue Kai took the takeout box from the bedside table and placed it on the folding chair in front of her.
He thoughtfully handed her a spoon and chopsticks, then helped open the lid of the takeout box.
Wafts of steam rose from the fish soup, with bits of scallions floating on top, the enticing aroma of fish soup filling the air.
