Chapter 20 Lin Xiyin, this is not something to joke about!

When Lin Xiyin finally got through on the phone, she went to the hospital and saw Lu Xuemei in the emergency room.

Lu Xuemei stood outside the emergency room, crying so hard she leaned against the wall, unable to stand steadily.

Upon seeing Lin Xiyin, she spoke through tear-filled eyes, "Ruanruan, your father..."

Lin Xiyin stepped forward and hugged her: "My dad is fine."

No matter how much she resented them, they were still her blood relatives.

Lin Xiyin hugged her mother, tears streaming down her face.

Lin Xiyin arrived, and Lu Xuemei's emotions calmed down somewhat.

Lin Yiming had an intestinal tumor. After surgery, he recovered for three months and then began chemotherapy.

But his reaction was so severe that even after taking the best imported medication to suppress the adverse reactions, he still couldn't bear the pain.

In the end, the doctor had to stop the chemotherapy and prescribed some medications with milder side effects.

This sudden fainting is probably not a good sign.

"Lin Yiming's family!"

Lin Xiyin quickly stood up, but everything went black again.

She quickly braced herself against the wall behind her and exclaimed, "Here!"

She took the bill to pay the fee, and when she returned, she saw Lin Zihao.

Lin Zihao doesn't look like a child who has lost both parents at all.

He was energetic and vibrant, and from his clothes to his shoes, everything was designer brands. He looked like a young master from a wealthy family.

However, seeing him squatting on the ground comforting Lu Xuemei, Lin Xiyin felt somewhat relieved.

At least he's not an ungrateful child.

More than half an hour later, Lin Yiming was sent to the emergency room.

The examination revealed that the tumor had metastasized to the lungs, and the patient was also anemic with low blood oxygen saturation, which caused her to faint.

After being resuscitated, and now connected to a monitor and receiving oxygen, he has regained consciousness.

Lin Xiyin had already guessed that this would be the outcome.

The doctor who performed the surgery said that intestinal tumors are very easy to metastasize, and the lungs are one of the most common organs to metastasize.

Medicine has not yet advanced to the point where it can cure all diseases; such illnesses are unavoidable for everyone.

Even though she was mentally prepared, Lin Xiyin still felt a pang of pain when she heard the doctor say the words "cancer metastasis," and the tears she had just stopped flowing again.

Although Lin Yiming was vain, concerned with his image, and somewhat chauvinistic, he was still her father and, when she was young, a towering figure in her heart that she looked up to.

Lin Yiming was no longer in danger, and Lin Xiyin finally persuaded Lu Xuemei to let Lin Zihao take her home.

There's no point in all staying here; she can manage on her own.

Lin Xiyin escorted him to the ward door and instructed Lin Zihao, "Go back and tell Mom to take her blood pressure medication."

Lin Zihao nodded: "I know, sister."

Lu Xuemei's eyes were still red: "Ruanruan, try to sleep whenever you have a spare moment tonight. Mom will come over first thing tomorrow morning."

Lin Xiyin patted her arm: "I know, I'll call you tomorrow morning."

After watching them enter the elevator, Lin Xiyin walked towards the ward.

"Ruan Ruan?"

Lin Xiyin looked in the direction of the sound and saw Chi Tianlin.

In an instant, four words flashed through Lin Xiyin's mind.

The ghost lingers.

Why do I keep running into him everywhere?

Also, what did he just call out?

How did he know her nickname?

She must have just heard Lu Xuemei call her.

“Ruan Ruan…” Chi Tianlin said with a smile; “Your nickname? It’s quite… cute.”

Only a few close friends and relatives called her by her nickname, so Lin Xiyin felt very uncomfortable being called by a stranger.

She could also tell that Chi Tianlin's personality was likely to make him difficult to deal with.

So she went straight into the ward without saying a word and closed the door.

Chi Tianlin leaned against the wall with a smile, took out a pack of cigarettes, and when he looked up, he saw the "No Smoking" sign on the wall. He immediately scoffed and turned to leave.

Lin Xiyin sat on the edge of the bed, thinking about what the doctor had just said.

Even if Lin Yiming experiences severe reactions to chemotherapy, he will likely still need targeted therapy in this situation.

One reason is that he will react, and another is that the cost is not low.

Lin Xiyin took out her phone and sent a message to Tang Yishen.

Tang Yishen quickly replied: You still need to find a part-time job?

Lin Xiyin typed: Please help me, senior brother.

Tang Yishen said: After you are admitted, your studies will be very demanding, and you won't have time to work part-time.

Lin Xiyin replied: I will make arrangements.

After waiting for a while, they replied: "Are you short of money?"

Lin Xiyin: Hmm.

Tang Yishen called quickly, and Lin Xiyin glanced at Lin Yiming before hanging up.

She typed: It's not convenient for me here.

Tang Yishen replied: How much do you want?

Lin Xiyin was stunned for a moment before she realized that Tang Yishen was probably asking her how much money she wanted.

She sighed before saying, "Senior, I'm fine. I just wanted to pass the time and broaden my horizons. So, if you find any suitable part-time jobs, let me know. I'm busy now, so I'll talk to you later."

After she finished typing, she put her phone aside and ignored it.

She couldn't possibly borrow money from Tang Yishen.

Tang Yishen used to like her, and although he likes someone else now, she still doesn't want to have too much involvement with him, in case others misunderstand.

Lin Yiming finally woke up completely that evening. Lin Xiyin gave him her phone and made him video chat with Lu Xuemei to put her mind at ease.

After hanging up the phone, the ward fell silent for a moment.

"Dad, you should go to sleep early," Lin Xiyin said. "Call me if you feel unwell tonight."

Lin Yiming responded, paused for a few seconds, and then said, "Ruan Ruan."

Lin Xiyin looked at him.

Lin Yiming sighed first, then said, "Dad is old and has this disease. I don't know how much longer he can live."

One sentence was enough to bring tears to Lin Xiyin's eyes.

She held Lin Yiming's hand: "Dad, don't say that. Medicine is developing so fast now. We'll treat you properly, and you'll get better."

"Don't try to comfort me. Since I got this disease, I've been reading about it every day. They say that long-term illness makes one a doctor, and that's true."

"dad……"

"If I'm gone, the person I'll worry about the most is you." Lin Yiming looked at her. "Your mother is being taken care of by you, so I'm not worried. But, Ruan Ruan, if you get a divorce, you'll be all alone. How can Dad die in peace?"

"Dad!" Lin Xiyin couldn't stop her tears: "Don't say such things..."

“Ruanruan, Pei Muyi is a good man. As long as you don’t bring it up, he will take responsibility for you.” Lin Yiming said, “In today’s society, where is there a perfect family? Many couples are even sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, but life still goes on.”

Lin Xiyin did not speak.

Lin Yiming looked at her: "Ruanruan, Dad has no other wish, just this one thing. I'm leaving now. Take good care of your mother, and please, don't get a divorce. I'm begging you..."

Lin Xiyin took a deep breath, feeling as if a large stone was pressing on her chest.

Lin Yiming said anxiously, "Are you trying to drive me crazy? Or do you want your dad to kneel down and beg you?"

As he spoke, he let out a violent cough.

The indicators on the monitor also changed.

Lin Xiyin felt a surge of anxiety and quickly said, "Dad, Dad! Don't worry..."

"Then you must promise me you won't get a divorce!"

Lin Xiyin was silent for a few seconds before speaking, "Okay, I won't leave."

She had made up her mind; she could try to appease Lin Yiming.

She's definitely going to get a divorce.

Anyway, she was lying, and Lin Yiming didn't know.

Lin Yiming, however, was still worried: "Don't just say things like that... Here's what you'll do: call Pei Muye in front of me."

"dad!"

"Ruanruan, do you really want your father to die with regrets?"

Lin Xiyin was stunned.

She said stiffly, "Okay, I'll call."

She picked up her phone, paused for a few seconds, and then dialed Pei Muye's number.

It rang three or four times before they answered.

It was Ming Qingwan's voice: "Hello, is this Sister Xiyin?"

Lin Xiyin frowned: "Where is Pei Muye?"

"Oh, Brother Makino is taking a shower." Ming Qingwan's voice was tinged with amusement. "Do you need to see him?"

A part of Lin Xiyin's heart suddenly trembled.

Pei Muye was taking a shower, and his phone was in Ming Qingwan's hands.

Pei Muyi came out of the shower and habitually didn't wear clothes, so Ming Qingwan had already seen his body, right?

Although they weren't the only two living in the Pei family home, once the bedroom door was closed, who knew what they were doing inside?

Lin Xiyin's knuckles began to turn white as she gripped the phone. Just as she was about to hang up, she looked up and saw Lin Yiming's expectant gaze.

She suppressed all her emotions and said, "Then I'll call back later."

Lin Xiyin hung up the phone after she finished speaking.

Lin Yiming didn't hear anything on the other end of the phone and asked her, "What's wrong? Wasn't it Mu Ye who answered?"

Lin Xiyin didn't want to say a word, she just hummed in response.

After a while, she said, "Dad, you go to sleep first."

Lin Yiming shook his head: "I need to see you call Muye before I can feel at ease."

Lin Xiyin had no choice but to dial again, and this time Pei Muye answered the phone.

"What's up?"

His voice was deep and magnetic, possessing a unique masculine charm.

In the past, Lin Xiyin was even captivated by his voice.

In the future... it won't happen again.

She said directly, "Pei Muye, I'm not getting a divorce."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end before Pei Muye asked, "What do you mean?"

"The literal meaning," Lin Xiyin said. "If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

"Wait!" Pei Muye's voice was filled with anger: "Lin Xiyin, this is not something to joke about!"

"I'm not joking..." Lin Xiyin looked at Lin Yiming and could only say, "Let's arrange a time to meet and talk about it another day."

When they met, she explained that she was just giving Lin Yiming a perfunctory answer, and that the divorce was definitely going to happen.

Pei Muye said, "No need to reschedule, I'll come find you tomorrow."

"I'm busy."

"If you're not going to the research institute, what are you still busy with?" Pei Muye's voice clearly carried dissatisfaction.

Lin Xiyin did not intend to tell Pei Muye about Lin Yiming's hospitalization.

All she could say was, "I've been very busy these past few days. I'll wait until I'm done..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Yiming interrupted, "Let me say a few words to Mu Ye."

Lin Xiyin shook her head directly.

Lin Yiming reached out and said, "Give me your phone."

Lin Xiyin knew that if she didn't let Lin Yiming make the call at this moment, he would probably call Pei Muye himself.

Having no other choice, she said, "My dad wants to talk to you."

Lin Yiming took the phone: "Muye, I suddenly fainted and am in the hospital now. Xiyin is taking care of me, so she said she's busy. Don't misunderstand."

Pei Muye said, "At the hospital? I'm coming over now."