"I'd like you to come home with me."

"ah?"

Chen Fan was stunned. Looking at Dingdian's shy look, he couldn't help but feel moved.

"Hey, you're not..."

"I need to find someone to work with me."

"Play my boyfriend."

"What do you mean?" Chen Fan was a little confused. "Does this kind of thing need to be acted out?"

Dingdian lowered his head, not daring to look Chen Fan in the eye.

"My family has been urging me to find a partner, especially in the past year, my mother's calls were one after another."

"I don't really want to find them myself. But I don't want to hurt their feelings."

Chen Fan frowned: "You can't find someone to impersonate me. If this gets exposed, do you know how much it will hurt them?"

Ding Dian lowered his head and spoke in a calm tone.

"My dad...I think he's dying."

Chen Fan: “…”

"What do you mean? What happened to your dad? Why can't he do it?"

Ding Dian raised his head and said, "It's advanced stage gastric cancer. It was diagnosed in April last year."

"The doctor said that it was discovered too late. There is no need for surgery. Rather than letting him die in pain, it is better to let him enjoy the rest of his life."

Chen Fan's eyes widened: "This... Why have you never told me this?"

Biting her lips with a little stubbornness.

"This is my personal matter, and I don't want to bring it into my work."

Chen Fan was speechless.

"Please. This is your personal matter. We are good friends besides being friends, right?"

"Are you going to hide this from me too?"

"You are so busy and have to deal with so many things every day. I don't want to cause you any trouble."

Actually, when I think about it, there was indeed a period of time in April when Dingdian’s daily state was not quite right and he smiled less often.

But Chen Fan didn't care at that time, because he was always very serious when working at Dingdian Group.

Work is work, private life is private life, this woman is always very serious and takes it seriously.

Also, there was a major earthquake during that period, and Chen Fan also encountered many things.

So Dingdian has never made this news public.

Chen Fan felt helpless.

"You should have told me earlier. If you had told me earlier, I could have visited my uncle."

He looked up a little and forced a smile.

"Actually, there's no need. I'm like my dad, I'm very cheerful and I don't mind matters like life and death."

"The doctor originally estimated that my dad only had less than two months to live. Unexpectedly, he survived for almost half a year. Our whole family is very grateful."

"My father's condition has worsened recently. Sometimes he would call my name in a daze, saying that what he is most worried about is that his daughter has not found a support in this life..."

"I don't want my dad to leave this world with regrets..."

Chen Fan nodded.

"I see."

"I'll go home with you after get off work tomorrow."

"You should have told me this earlier."

Dingdian took a deep breath and looked at Chen Fan with some gratitude.

"Thanks."

Chen Fan stood up, took out a few tissues and handed them to the other party.

"Well, I'll buy the gift tomorrow, and we'll go to your house after get off work."

"But are you sure this won't give you away?"

Tintin shook his head.

"My dad doesn't know you, and he's never seen you. It won't be exposed."

Chen Fan sighed.

"Okay. I'll wait for you in my office after get off work tomorrow."

After seeing Dingdian off, Chen Fan sat down in his seat, staring blankly.

Yes, the children have grown up.

But my parents are getting older, and even my own parents have white hair on their temples without me noticing.

In his previous life, Ruchu died unexpectedly, and Chen Fan went crazy and put all his energy into starting a business.

My parents died one after another before they even had the chance to see my success.

Thinking of this, Chen Fan suddenly felt a little uneasy.

When he returned home for dinner in the evening, Chen Fan kept observing his parents quietly.

It has been exactly eight years since I was reborn.

After eight years, my father's face is full of traces of time.

Children grow up, but seldom think that their parents will actually grow old.

Although he is only ten years old, he looks like a dozen years old.

He knew that all this was the result of the hard labor he had done when he was young, risking his life for himself and his family.

"Dad, Mom. Our company has recently prepared a benefit for employees, allowing everyone to go to the hospital for a physical examination."

"I just happen to be working with the hospital. Why don't you take some time to get a comprehensive checkup with my mom as well?"

Chen Jianye picked up the wine glass and took a sip: "If you are not sick or in trouble, why are you checking that thing?"

"You don't have to work so hard now. Your mother and I are both in good health. No need to go for a checkup."

Chen Fan said earnestly: "I am really worried about your health."

"Go check it out and make sure it's alright. At least I'll feel relieved."

Chen Jianye waved his hand: "No need. I know my own body well. There's nothing wrong with me."

"Besides, I have to pick up Shiyi from school during the day, and your mother has to take care of Doudou, so how can we have the time to check this stuff?"

"Go ahead and tell me to go! What if something serious happens? Have you ever considered how I'd feel?"

Chen Fan was thinking about the death of his parents in his previous life. Suddenly, he couldn't control his emotions and shouted in a deep voice.

As a result, the whole table fell silent instantly.

Li Jinqiu held Doudou in his arms and looked over with a complicated expression.

Su Ruochu and Lin Shiyi looked at him in surprise.

Chen Jianye's expression was somewhat awkward. He did not dare to look his son in the eye. He lowered his head, picked up the wine glass and took another sip.

Chen Fan put down his chopsticks, feeling a little sulky.

Seeing that the atmosphere was awkward, Su Ruochu quickly spoke.

"Dad, don't be angry, Chen Fan didn't mean that."

"He is worried about your health, so he is a little anxious."

"Besides, didn't Chen Fan just say that the physical examination is free? I've already spent the money, it would be a waste if I don't go."

"How about this, I have some free time the day after tomorrow and don't have to go to work. I'll go to the hospital with my parents for a comprehensive checkup, and I'll take Doudou with me to get some probiotics. The child has been a little constipated these past two days."

After hearing what her daughter-in-law said, Li Jinqiu quickly signaled to her husband.

"Ruochu is right. Since we have this opportunity, we should go for it. We will listen to you."

Chen Jianye said in a muffled voice: "My daughter-in-law has said so, so I will go with you."

Su Ruochu hurriedly and quietly pulled Chen Fan from under the table.

Chen Fan sighed and picked up the chopsticks again.

At night, when Su Ruochu returned to the room to rest, he couldn't help but ask.

"What happened to you during dinner last night?"

"How can I lose my temper with Dad?"