Last night when Cheng's father was waiting at the hospital, the doctor issued a critical condition notice and asked him to sign it. The doctor also told Cheng's father to be mentally prepared. They did everything they could and did their best.
When Cheng's father signed, his hands were shaking.
Even if it were someone else, they wouldn't be able to remain calm.
In the afternoon, Cheng's father asked Xin Gan to go back and rest for a while. Cheng Jiu still hadn't woken up and it was unknown when she would. Waiting aimlessly wouldn't do. Otherwise, when Cheng Jiu woke up, she would fall ill again.
Xin Gan said, "I'll be fine when I go back. I'll stay in the hospital and be with him."
Captain Meng was also in the hospital. He had just arrived not long ago and was helping Father Cheng persuade her, "Look at how pale your face is. Don't be so capricious. Go back and have a good rest first. Come back to see him tomorrow."
Xin Gan's complexion was indeed not good. She originally had a poor constitution. As a girl, she was delicate and thin. Besides, she hadn't had a good rest during this period, so her complexion was naturally not good.
Cheng's father said earnestly, "Xin Gan, we all understand your concern about Cheng Jiu, but you should also take good care of yourself and not break down your health."
Xin Gan said, "Uncle Cheng, I'm fine. I want to keep an eye on Cheng Jiu. I'm fine. I want to wait until he wakes up. I can wait."
Cheng's father could no longer persuade him. He sighed and said, "Alright. When Cheng Jiu wakes up and sees you here, he should be very happy too."
...
After a while, Director Meng and Cheng's father walked aside to talk. Director Meng said, "It was I who didn't take good care of Cheng Jiu and let him carry out the mission. I never expected something bad to happen."
This is his fate. There's no way around it. It's not your fault. You know better than I do what kind of personality Cheng Jiu has. This kid has never been a obedient master. Choosing this line of work, he has long disregarded life and death.
"Old Cheng, you only have this one son. No matter what, I will definitely give you an account."
Cheng's father was smoking a cigarette. His temples had turned grey and he had almost aged overnight.
Cheng's father didn't blame anyone. It was all Cheng Jiu's own good fortune.
...
When Cheng Jiu's attending doctor arrived, Xin Gan asked about Cheng Jiu's condition again.
The doctor understood her feelings and, considering the patient's condition, said, "It depends on his own willpower to survive and whether he can get through it. If he can, when he wakes up, there is still a chance for the situation to improve."
After a pause, the doctor said, "In fact, his condition is much better than that of many people. At least for an ordinary person, it's already rare to have a breath left in such a dangerous situation." I can't guarantee you. I can only do my best to treat him with all I have learned.
Thank you, doctor. I have no other questions. I'm sorry to disturb you.
You're welcome. This is all what we should do. You should also take care of your rest. I see you don't look very well.
After the doctor walked away, Xin Gan sat on the chair outside, looking at her mobile phone and replying to messages.
Cheng Hui also sent her a wechat message, asking about Cheng Jiu's situation.
Xin Gan replied truthfully and then turned off her phone. At this moment, she didn't dare to ask for anything, only hoping that Cheng Jiu could wake up safely.
Mother Xin was worried about her and called her three or four times a day to ask about her situation.
Xin Gan replied calmly, "Don't worry about me. I'm fine."
I know, but Mom just can't worry about you. Have you eaten on time? Anyway, have some, whatever you like.
Xin Gan forced a smile and said, "I have eaten. I'm not a child anymore. I won't starve myself."
Her words stirred up Xin's mother's sense of guilt, and she even choked up at one point as she said, "In my eyes, you are just a child."
"Mom, all these years have passed. I can take good care of myself. Don't worry. I'm more concerned about your health. I promise I will take good care of myself and nothing will happen."
Mother Xin was just afraid that she might lose control of her emotions and do something stupid. After all, there was only this one daughter.
"Ok, OK. It's good that you know. Yesterday I went to the Cheng family. Mrs. Cheng almost fell ill. She told me she didn't know what to do. If Cheng Jiu..."
"Mom, Cheng Jiu will get better. He'll be fine. He just hasn't woken up yet."
Mother Xin felt as if there was a bone stuck in her throat. She paused for quite a while and said, "What if there are any aftereffects? How would you handle it? To be selfish, if he has any aftereffects, let's break up with him, okay?"
Mother Xin was also thinking of Xin Gan. Her intention was for Xin Gan's good. Even if Cheng Jiu could survive this time, no one could guarantee that he would have any aftereffects, especially a severe head injury.
The reason why Mrs. Xin knew was that she went to the Cheng family last night and was told by Mrs. Cheng.
Upon hearing this, Xin Gan's face darkened and he said, "Mom, don't say such things anymore."
Xin Gan seldom got angry, let alone spoke to Xin's mother in such a heavy tone.
...
Cheng Jiu showed no sign of waking up. Xin Gan stayed in the hospital every day, wishing she could live there.
Cheng's father has already started to contact experts in Yongcheng to arrange a subsequent treatment plan for Cheng Jiu. The economic aspect is not an issue. The Cheng family has the conditions and connections to find experts to treat Cheng Jiu. As long as Cheng Jiu can wake up, no matter how much it costs, Cheng's father doesn't care.
The Xin family also helped to make contact. If there was anything needed, they could just say it. If they could help, they would definitely assist.
The incident involving Cheng Jiu affected the entire Cheng family. Relatives of the Cheng family called to offer their condolences one after another. Mrs. Cheng had no mood to talk about Cheng Jiu with her relatives and didn't want to publicize the incident. It wasn't something to be happy about.
So it was Cheng Hui who answered the phone. Cheng Hui was young and didn't understand the twists and turns among adults. Some relatives had ulterior motives and were asking around aimlessly, hoping that something really happened to the Cheng family.
Cheng Hui was very tight-witted. He didn't answer all the relatives who came to ask. Instead, he selectively answered and then found an opportunity to hang up the phone. This way, he wouldn't be called impolite and could also annoy those relatives with ulterior motives.
Xin Gan told her that Cheng Jiu was unconscious. She couldn't help shedding tears as she read the message Xin Gan sent, but she didn't know what to say. Her phone screen was filled with tears.
In a trance, a wechat message popped in.
She opened it and saw a familiar profile picture, which was Tang Que.
Tang Que asked her on wechat, "Are you okay?"
She could even imagine how gently Tang Que spoke. Her tears were so worthless that they fell down effortlessly.
She didn't reply.
Tang Que didn't send any more messages either, and the chat box stopped flashing.
She not only has Tang Que's wechat ID, but also that of Tang Que's elder sister, Tang Huaihuai. As for why they have it, it was a very long time ago. At that time, she and Tang Que were classmates. There were several parents' meetings, and it was always Tang Huaihuai who came to the school and chatted with Tang Que. When Tang Huaihuai saw this, he ran over and said she was so cute. So, after a while, they added each other on wechat.
The time He Chuan didn't answer her call, it was Tang Huaihuai who sent her a voice message saying that He Chuan was drinking with her. Tang Huaihuai also posted a profile photo of He Chuan on her Moments. Judging from the Angle, it seemed to have been taken secretly when He Chuan wasn't paying attention.
She was not happy because He Chuan had never missed her calls. In the past, every time it was an indirect one.
The only time he didn't answer was when he was with Tang Huaihuai. Maybe it was because Tang Huaihuai wouldn't let him answer, or perhaps it was for some other reason she didn't know.
...
Cheng Hui's throat became inflamed again and she couldn't even speak. Mrs. Cheng hurriedly took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it was tonsillitis and only prescribed some medicinal patches and anti-inflammatory drugs, then told her to go home and rest.
Mrs. Cheng was worried that her old illness would recur, so she simply let her stay at home and didn't even allow her to go out.
Cheng Hui had nothing to do and was scrolling through her phone and Moments. She saw that Tang Huaihuai had posted another update. Among them, there was a photo of He Chuan's back, and the background of the photo was a very famous restaurant. She had also been there, and it was He Chuan who took her there. She never expected that he would go with Tang Huaihuai again.
Tang Que still commented in the post: Who is this man?
Tang Huaihuai replied: Guess. If I guess it, I'll buy you a ps4 when I get home.
Tang Que: Boyfriend?
Tang Huaihuai: Waiting to receive the goods, dear brother.
Cheng Hui: "..."
She couldn't say a word now.
Forget it, forget it. Let them do as they please. She doesn't want to see Tang Huaihuai's Moments anymore.
She blocked it.
This block caused me to miss several posts on Tang Huaihuai's Moments, all of which were with He Chuan.