Chapter 942: Chapter 934: Unable to Decide
“There’s no need for us to talk like this, I’ve already discussed this with you. I hope after I leave, you can help take care of Liu Rui and Sisi. Although I know this request is quite unreasonable, right now, you’re the only person I can rely on,” said Hu Jingtang.
Hu Jingtang viewed life and death with such tranquility, thought Xiao Yifei. Is he really willing to leave this world so calmly? But even if he isn’t, what could he do? No one has the power to decide life and death. Not even the doctors.
“Mr. Hu, don’t worry, I promise to fulfill your request to the best of my abilities,” Xiao Yifei said sincerely. He thought Hu Jingtang probably didn’t know Liu Rui’s true identity, otherwise, he wouldn’t be so concerned about Liu Rui.
“By the way, I called Liu Rui earlier. He should be on his way now,” Xiao Yifei said.
“I’m most worried about Liu Rui. I think living alone must be especially lonely for him. What if sothing happens to him in the future?” Hu Jingtang muttered.
“It’s fine. I’ve talked with Liu Rui a few tis recently, and I think he’s doing well. He might just be a bit introverted, but I’ll take good care of him,” Xiao Yifei continued. For now, he wasn’t worried about Liu Rui at all; Liu Rui seed to be living quite well.
After a while, Liu Rui ca in. Xiao Yifei could tell from his appearance that he must have rushed over. Upon entering the ward, Liu Rui first glanced at Xiao Yifei, seeking confirmation. Xiao Yifei hadn’t said much over the phone, just urged him to hurry to the hospital.
Seeing that his grandfather’s spirits were pretty good, Liu Rui felt relieved. Of course, these were his private thoughts. In Xiao Yifei’s view, Liu Rui was still the aloof, reticent Liu Rui, as if his grandfather’s illness hadn’t troubled him much.
Standing by the bed, Liu Rui’s eyes showed no emotion, and he said nothing. It was Hu Jingtang who spoke first: “Ruirui, from now on, you should listen more to your big brother Xiao Yifei. Be happy and don’t live such a burdenso life.”
Before Hu Jingtang could finish his words, Liu Rui interrupted him, saying, “Grandpa, don’t talk nonsense.” After saying that, he didn’t know what else to say, just stood there, feeling a bit awkward.
Watching these two awkward people, Xiao Yifei said, “Liu Rui, your grandpa is fine. What he needs now is plenty of rest. Let’s step out and let your grandpa rest well.”
After speaking, Xiao Yifei left the ward first, followed closely by Liu Rui. As he reached the door, Liu Rui couldn’t resist turning back to take another look at his grandfather, who was watching him as well. Their eyes t, and Liu Rui suddenly wanted to go back and keep his grandfather company. But since he was already at the door, how could he bear to turn back?
So he turned around and nonchalantly walked out of the ward.
Finally, Hu Jingtang was left alone in the ward. He let out a long breath, feeling tired from the facade of calmness he had been maintaining.
To be honest, he had been waiting for this day for a long ti. But when it truly arrived, he realized there was much in this world he couldn’t let go of. Aside from the two children he was so worried about, there were many other things he was still attached to.
“Tell the truth, how is my grandpa’s health really?” Once out of the ward, Liu Rui could no longer maintain a calm expression. His tone was sowhat frightening, as if he were on the verge of striking soone.
“Cherish the remaining ti you have. Spend as much ti with your grandpa as you can,” Xiao Yifei tried his best to control his emotions and soften his voice. Having been a doctor for so long, his mindset had changed a lot.
He still rembered those first few years. Announcing bad news to a patient’s family was the most painful thing for Xiao Yifei. He never dared to look them in the eyes—afraid that their sorrowful, desperate looks would make him cry too. But after being in the field for a while, he got used to it. There’s a term called detachnt.
Now he could stay detached, delivering the news to the family like a machine. People misunderstood doctors. It’s not that they wanted to be cold and indifferent, but they had no choice.
“Is there really no other way? That person lying inside is my grandpa. How did he beco ill all of a sudden? Dr. Xiao, surely there’s sothing you can do to save my grandpa, right?” Liu Rui suddenly grabbed Xiao Yifei’s arm and said.
This Liu Rui was soone Xiao Yifei had never seen before. In his impression, Liu Rui had always been cool and aloof, seemingly indifferent to everything. Now, this person stood in front of Xiao Yifei, speaking in a near-pleading voice.
“Liu Rui, calm down. Mr. Hu is soone I deeply respect. Even if there’s a slim chance, I would do everything I could to save him. But last night, I truly used all the knowledge I’ve gained throughout my life to save your grandpa, yet… you need to face reality,” Xiao Yifei tried to keep his tone steady.
“Really… Is there no way?” Liu Rui slumped into a chair in the hallway, clutching his head, unable to accept the reality.
“Sigh, spend good quality ti with your grandpa. Don’t wait until it’s too late,” Xiao Yifei didn’t know what more he could say. Under such circumstances, anything felt inappropriate. After speaking, Xiao Yifei left.
He didn’t want Liu Rui to end up like him, bearing such a huge regret in life. The words he said to Liu Rui, he dearly wished soone had said to him back then.
After Xiao Yifei left, Liu Rui sat alone on the chair for a long ti. He couldn’t understand how the person who used to tell him stories and make him laugh when he was young could be leaving this world so soon. It seed like not much ti had passed, yet counting through the years, twenty had already gone by. What had he done in those twenty years?
He always assud that no matter what, his grandpa and Sisi would always be by his side, so he often overlooked their feelings. And as for his grandpa, he always showed him the greatest tolerance and understanding, letting him do as he pleased. He always had this illusion that his grandpa would always be there for him, no matter what happened, that grandpa would be by his side.
But now, grandpa was suddenly unwell, leaving him and Sisi to depend on one another in the days to co.
After the sadness, Liu Rui composed himself, raising his head with his usual indifferent expression.
“Dr. Xiao, is there really no other solution? Not even with the most advanced equipnt and dicine?” Liu Rui walked into Xiao Yifei’s office and asked.
“If I could, I would have done so long ago. But I’m truly sorry,” Xiao Yifei didn’t dare to et Liu Rui’s eyes.
Liu Rui didn’t sit down. He just stood there dazed for a while, said nothing, then left.
Xiao Yifei deeply wanted to step forward and hug Liu Rui. He knew Liu Rui must be devastated. Soone as extrely awkward and inexpressive as Liu Rui would hide his imnse sorrow inside. Unlike Liu Sisi, who, when upset, could cry and find soone to talk to. But Liu Rui would likely find a quiet, secluded place to deal with his hurt alone. And then it would pass.
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