Shen Jingyan couldn't believe what she was hearing; in a daze, she thought she was having a nightmare.

In the sweltering summer heat, her hands and feet were ice-cold. She bit her pale lips and slumped onto the sofa, her eyes vacant.

Gu Zhiyun stood close to her, half-embracing her in his arms.

Since coming into this world, she has encountered countless difficulties and countless evil people, but she has never been afraid.

This was the first time she had truly felt fear and unease.

How could Anzi, such a lively, adorable, and lovable twelve-year-old boy who was growing up healthily, suddenly become critically ill?

Unable to speak, Gu Zhiyun asked for her:

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"Big sister, what exactly happened to Anzi?"

There were low sobs on the other end of the phone, from both men and women, interspersed with sighs and lamentations.

Shen Yulan cried for a long time before she spoke haltingly:

“Shen Yuqin and that woman come to cause trouble for our family every few days. They throw tantrums when they don't get their money. Yesterday they came again. When Shen Yuqin saw that my dad and I weren't home, she tried to break into the cabinet to steal the bankbook. Anzi saw her and they fought. Shen Yuqin picked up a hoe and hit Anzi on the head. Anzi bled profusely and fainted on the spot. Shen Yuqin was scared and dropped the hoe and ran away. The whole thing was seen by the neighbor lady. When she called my dad and me home, Anzi was already unconscious. We were taken to the city hospital and he was in intensive care for a day and a night. The doctor said…”

Shen Yulan could no longer hold back and burst into tears.

Behind her, Shen Honggang let out a painful scream: "My son! Ahhhhhh..."

"The doctor said Anzi is brain dead..."

Upon hearing these words, Shen Jingyan felt as if a thunderclap had exploded in her mind.

Brain death...

In other words, Anzi is still alive, but she will never wake up again.

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The only sign that he was alive was the data displayed by the numerous instruments inserted into his body.

Once the oxygen tube was removed, he was gone forever.

Shen Jingyan allowed herself to be sad for a minute, and then forced herself to calm down.

"Sister, have you called the police?"

Shen Yulan was stunned for a moment because she didn't expect Shen Jingyan to ask that question.

They were so focused on waiting outside the hospital's emergency room for news of Anzi that when the doctor finally spoke, they were all plunged into deep grief. No one had imagined that the murderer who had caused them so much pain was still at large.

"Big sister, pull yourself together. Call the police first. We can't let Shen Yuqin get away. I'm going back to my hometown now. Wait for me."

She possessed the magic spring water, and Anzi hadn't completely lost hope. (cascoo.net)

A few months ago, Tian Tian contracted pneumonia and was given a critical condition notice, but the spiritual spring water brought down the fever of a baby less than a month old and she was eventually saved. So the spiritual spring water can definitely save An Zi too!

Although the system did not explicitly state that the spiritual spring water could bring the dead back to life, it was her only hope. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would never give up!

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After hanging up the phone, Shen Jingyan immediately got up and packed her luggage.

Gu Zhiyun walked into the bedroom and looked at the little girl's strong back, a sour feeling welled up in his throat.

She's so young, yet she's silently shouldered all the hopes of her family.

He walked to Shen Jingyan's side and gently pulled her into his arms.

He then realized that the little girl was only pretending to be calm; her body was trembling and she was as cold as ice.

She was afraid.

"Jingya, I'll go back with you."

Shen Jingyan raised her pale face and forced a smile.

"Brother Yun, you still have exams to take. I can manage on my own."

Gu Zhiyun insisted on his idea: "I can apply to retake the exam next year, and I must be by your side during this time."

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Shen Jingyan insisted on her own idea: "No, retaking the exam is too troublesome. Besides, the exam is tomorrow. You can come to me as soon as you finish the exam. It won't make a difference if it's just a day or two."

"Jingya, I..."

Shen Jingyan pressed a finger to Gu Zhiyun's lips.

"Brother Yun, I know you've always been my strongest support. With your support, I'm not afraid of anything."

That evening, Gu Zhiyun saw Shen Jingyan off on the train.

The train journey lasted all night, and Shen Jingyan lay on her sleeper berth, tossing and turning all night.

She arrived at the Municipal People's Hospital at eight o'clock the next morning.

Although Jichang City is a large city in terms of population, the facilities of this hospital are still several levels below those of hospitals in the capital.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the intensive care unit, Shen Jingyan saw Shen Honggang slumped on a bench. His eyes were bloodshot, and his beard was unshaven. This burly man, standing at 1.8 meters tall, had become like a boneless octopus, as if he were about to suffer so much that his soul would leave his body.

Shen Yulan stood beside him, covering her face and weeping, her thin shoulders trembling uncontrollably.

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Old Xu was there too. He stood in the corridor, sighing, holding a lunchbox in his hand, which probably contained food that no one was in the mood to eat.

Upon seeing the travel-worn Shen Jingyan, Lao Xu and Shen Yulan came to greet him.

When family members are reunited after a long separation, it should be a moment of excitement and joy, but now no one is in the mood for warm words.

"Uncle, it's me!"

Shen Jingyan walked up to Shen Honggang and gently nudged his shoulder.

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