Shanghai First People's Hospital.

As soon as the car stopped, Lian Xiao rushed out.

Xu Xinghe quickened his pace and followed closely behind.

Led by one of Lian Lao's subordinates, the three quickly arrived at the intensive care unit.

In the ward.

Old Lian lay on the hospital bed, his body covered in tubes and instruments, his face pale, his breathing shallow, almost inaudible.

If it weren't for the instruments next to him showing that he still had a heartbeat, Xu Xinghe would have really thought he was dead!

"Grandpa!" Lian Xiao's lips trembled. He desperately wanted to go in and see for himself, but he couldn't!

Mr. Lian's condition is very bad right now, and no one is allowed to go in and disturb him.

The subordinate beside him remained relatively calm and reported on General Lian's condition in a steady tone, "The doctor said that General Lian has a hematoma in his brain and needs surgery as soon as possible. Although his health is much better than before, he may not be able to withstand such a major operation. The best solution is to find a good enough medicine to administer intravenously. We found some century-old wild ginseng and also bought Angong Niuhuang Wan, but neither worked. It was General Lian's friend, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who said that he needed Miss Xu's medicine."

Xu Xinghe quickly took out the medicine. She had made it specially on the train, using only spiritual spring water and medicinal herbs from her space, without adding anything else. The medicine would definitely be more effective!

"The medicine is here. Take it to Elder Lian quickly. In this situation, the sooner the surgery is performed, the better."

"Okay, I'll send it over right away."

"Wait! I'll go myself!" Lian Xiao took the medicine bottle and hurried to the attending physician's office.

Xu Xinghe gripped Jiang Linchuan's hand tightly, extremely nervous.

She dared not think about what would happen if Elder Lian passed away.

If she, an outsider, is already so distressed, then Lian Xiao must be even more heartbroken, for he is now his only family member!

Half an hour later, Lian Xiao returned, looking pale and unsteady on his feet.

Xu Xinghe immediately stepped forward to support him, also to give him strength, "How are you? What did the doctor say? When can you have the surgery?"

"The doctor said that once the drug tests are normal, I can have the surgery, but... but he said the success rate is only 50% at most!"

"Fifty percent is not a small amount, don't worry."

Lian Xiao sat down, covered his face, and remained silent.

He really doesn't want to say a word right now; he just wants some peace and quiet.

Xu Xinghe didn't disturb him, but sat down next to him.

The three of them waited quietly for the test results.

More than an hour passed.

The expedited test results came back: Xu Xinghe's medication was fine, and they could proceed with the surgery immediately.

General Lian is a meritorious official, and his affairs are the affairs of the country. As long as we can get started, we won't delay for even a minute longer!

Moreover, for this surgery, the country specially invited the nation's top neurosurgeons to ensure that the surgery was performed to the best of everyone's ability!

As for the rest, we can only leave it to fate!

Mr. Lian was soon wheeled out of the intensive care unit.

Lian Xiao immediately raised his head, his gaze following the movement of the cart, and even his breathing became soft.

The surgery... has begun!

Jiang Linchuan held Xu Xinghe's slightly cool fingertips tightly. "Don't be afraid, it will be alright."

The red light in the operating room came on.

Lian Xiao stood up and couldn't help pacing back and forth in the corridor.

Every few steps, he would look up at the red light, repeatedly muttering, "Everything will be alright, Grandpa is so healthy, he'll definitely get better..."

Xu Xinghe leaned against Jiang Linchuan's chest, watching Lian Xiao's anxious back, her heart tightening as well.

Jiang Linchuan gently stroked her back to comfort her.

A short while later, a group of people came into the corridor.

They were all Lian Lao's subordinates, and upon hearing the news of the surgery, they all wanted to come and stay by his side, their faces filled with worry.

Lian Xiao's pace gradually slowed down. Finally, he leaned against the wall, ran his hands through his hair, and his shoulders trembled slightly.

An old subordinate with gray hair walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Young Lian, don't be afraid. Your old commander survived three bullets from the enemy on the battlefield back then, and he'll definitely pull through this time too!"

Lian Xiao nodded, "Grandpa will be alright..."

Looking at the scene before her, Xu Xinghe suddenly remembered a sentence she had heard before.

Elder Lian was a founding father of the nation. His life was not only his own, but also a spiritual pillar in the hearts of countless people!

Xu Xinghe gripped Jiang Linchuan's hand tightly and prayed silently in her heart.

Please bless Grandpa Lian with safety...

The red light in the operating room stayed on for a full ten hours.

During those ten hours, no one left.

Finally, the lights went out.

With a click, the operating room door opened.

Lian Xiao staggered over, his legs were numb, and his mind was blank, but at that moment he couldn't care about anything else, only one question on his mind: "How is my grandfather?"

The doctor removed his mask, revealing a tired face. "The surgery was a success. General Lian is out of danger for now. Now it's up to General Lian himself."

Lian Xiao almost instantly pulled himself up and sat down on the ground. "My grandfather... is he alright?"

His eyes were red, and tears finally streamed down his face.

Even a grown man can cry like a child when he is sad.

The elderly people were also wiping away tears.

They had never cried on the battlefield, but they cried now, though these were tears of joy!

Xu Xinghe breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, walked to Lian Xiao, and hugged him tightly. "Lian Xiao, Grandpa Lian is out of danger. Things will definitely get better from now on."

Lian Xiao smelled the reassuring scent emanating from her, closed his eyes, and could no longer hold on, fainting.

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed through the hospital's glass windows, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Lian Xiao was awakened by a soft footstep.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his mind went blank for a few seconds, then as if he remembered something, he struggled to sit up, his voice hoarse, "Grandpa... how is my grandpa?"

Xu Xinghe, who was in the next bed, and Jiang Linchuan, who was sleeping lightly by the bedside, were both awakened at the same time.

Xu Xinghe quickly got up and first reached out to touch Lian Xiao's forehead. She frowned slightly, wondering why it was still so hot. "Don't worry, lie down first."

She handed him a glass of warm water. "Grandpa Lian is still unconscious, but the doctor just checked on him this morning and said that all his vital signs are stable, there is no more bleeding, and his condition is better than expected."

Lian Xiao tightened his grip on the water glass and struggled to get out of bed. "I have to go see it. I need to see it with my own eyes to put my mind at ease."

He has barely slept for the past two days; his eyes are bloodshot, his face is pale, and he is even walking unsteadily.

Jiang Linchuan stepped forward and lent a hand to help him steady himself. "Slow down, let me help you across."

The two men, one on each side, helped Lian Xiao to the outside of the intensive care unit.

Grandpa Lian lay on the hospital bed, his head wrapped in thick gauze, with several tubes inserted into his body. The curve on the electrocardiogram monitor jumped steadily, emitting regular beeping sounds.

Lian Xiao stared at the figure in the glass, his tense shoulders finally relaxed, but his eyes inexplicably welled up with tears.

He raised his hand and wiped his face. "It's alright...it's alright..."

The anxiety that had been hanging over me for the past two days can finally be put back down for now.

"Alright, it's time to go back and rest." Xu Xinghe helped him walk back. "Look at you now, your eyes are as tired as a rabbit's, and you look worse than a sick person. Grandpa Lian will need you to take care of him when he wakes up. If you collapse, who will support you? Besides, you have a cold, so you need to take good care of yourself."