Chapter 348 Coma

"Dr. Zhao, what... what's the best-case scenario? And what's the worst-case scenario?"

"The best-case scenario is that the bleeding stops, the hematoma is gradually absorbed, and the neurological damage is minimized. The worst-case scenario... if there is further bleeding, or if the cerebral edema becomes uncontrollable and compresses vital centers, then it would be extremely dangerous..."

Gu Yan took a deep breath and asked, "What can we do now? What should we be careful about?"

"Keep quiet and avoid any emotional excitement. The patient needs absolute bed rest now."

Dr. Zhao emphasized, "The family can rest assured that we will closely monitor his vital signs and intracranial pressure changes and adjust the treatment plan as needed. What the family needs to do now is to wait patiently and cooperate with the treatment."

Nan Zhiyi's voice trembled: "Thank you, Dr. Zhao, we will definitely cooperate. Please, please do your best..."

"This is our duty as doctors, please rest assured," Dr. Zhao solemnly promised.

Nan Zhiyi and Gu Yan walked out of the doctor's office with heavy hearts. The cool air in the corridor was refreshing, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in their hearts.

Gu Yan raised his hand to look at his watch and asked Xiao Li, "Xiao Li, when did Second Brother and Fourth Brother arrive? They've been waiting here the whole time."

Xiao Li immediately replied, "They arrived shortly after the commander was taken to the emergency room yesterday evening and have been staying here ever since..."

Nan Zhiyi picked up the conversation and asked Xiao Li in a low voice, "Xiao Li, Dad's illness came so suddenly this time. Have any leaders from the military region come over? What are the arrangements for his subsequent treatment from the military region?"

She knew that Commander Gu's identity was special, and his health condition affected many aspects.

"Yesterday afternoon, when the Commander had his accident, Deputy Political Commissar Wang and Chief of Staff Zhang from the headquarters came immediately and stayed at the hospital until late at night when his condition temporarily stabilized. Only then did they return to handle military affairs. According to the plan, more people will definitely come this morning. Which leader will come depends on the schedule. In terms of medical care, the General Hospital of the Military Region has organized the best expert team, with Dr. Zhao as the team leader. The medicines and equipment used are also the best that can be provided at present."

Nan Zhiyi listened silently, then said to Gu Yan, "Let's wait for the military region leaders to come this morning, and hear their opinions, and also see how Dad is recovering these past two days. If... if the situation allows, and Dad wakes up, we'll discuss whether to transfer him to a hospital in Beijing. The medical conditions and expert resources there might be better..."

She wanted to secure a better treatment environment.

Gu Yan frowned, his mind in turmoil. Transferring to another hospital was no small matter, but for his father's sake, he had to consider every possibility.

"Okay, I understand. You keep an eye on things here for now. I'll go call my brother right now and explain things to him so he won't worry. I'll be right back after I make the call."

"Okay, tell Fifth Brother that we're here, everyone's here. Tell him not to worry too much, work is the priority, and we'll let him know as soon as we have any news."

Gu Yan grunted in agreement, then turned and strode toward the public telephone booth in the hospital.

He was burning with anger, and his steps were swift.

Father's sudden outburst of anger is definitely related to Gu Jianjun. Look at his cowardly appearance, exactly the same as when he got into trouble and was caught by Father before. He hasn't improved at all over the years.

But now that their father is still unconscious, their brothers absolutely cannot start a commotion outside the ward; it would be a huge joke if word got out.

He could only swallow his anger, his steps quick and heavy, the dull thud of his boots echoing in the hospital corridor.

Nan Zhiyi returned to the intensive care unit with Xiao Li by her side.

Wang Juan came forward and tightly grasped Nan Zhiyi's hand, her eyes still red, "Zhiyi..."

"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't worry too much, Dad will definitely pull through."

Nan Zhiyi looked at her brothers and sisters-in-law, "Second brother and sister-in-law, fourth brother and sister-in-law, you've been keeping watch here all night, you've worked hard. Go back and have something to eat and get some rest, then come back this afternoon to relieve us. Gu Yan and I will be keeping watch here for now."

Gu Jianjun's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he could only murmur and look to the fourth brother, Gu Weimin, for help.

Gu Weimin looked exhausted as he glanced at the tightly closed door of the intensive care unit.

"Alright, then we'll leave things here to you and Gu Yan. We'll come over this afternoon. If anything happens, be sure to call home immediately!"

Wang Juan was still a little worried. "Zhiyi, why don't I stay and keep you company?"

Nan Zhiyi gently patted the back of her hand, "Fourth Sister-in-law, no need. Gu Yan and I dozed off in the car for a while, we can still manage. You've both stayed up all night, your bodies will break down if you don't rest. We can talk about it this afternoon."

Seeing this, Gu Weimin pulled Wang Juan aside and called Gu Jianjun and Zhang Xiufen to leave together.

Wang Juan glanced back and saw Nan Zhiyi whispering something to Xiao Li. She turned back, her gaze sweeping over Gu Jianjun and Zhang Xiufen, who were hanging their heads in front of her. She curled her lip and muttered under her breath: Useless piece of trash!

She was truly heartbroken and furious.

Gu Weimin, the husband of the woman, had worked diligently for over ten years and was just about to be promoted when, at this critical juncture, his father-in-law was so angered that he was admitted to the intensive care unit, his life hanging in the balance.

If this happens... wouldn't it ruin his future?

As soon as they stepped out of the hospital, Wang Juan grabbed Gu Weimin's arm and, without even glancing at Gu Jianjun and his wife beside her, let alone greeting them, walked straight toward where her bicycle was parked.

Gu Weimin wanted to turn around and say something to his second brother, but Wang Juan pinched the soft flesh on the inside of his arm hard, making him gasp in pain. He could only swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue and was helplessly dragged away by his wife.

Before they had gone more than a few steps, Wang Juan exploded: "Dad must have found out about Gu Jianjun's dirty laundry! He's a good-for-nothing! He was so desperate to get transferred to that lucrative supply and marketing department, and after only a few days, he dares to cause this mess! He can't even clean up his own mess, and now he's dragging Dad down with him! What a waste!"

Gu Weimin was also in a state of confusion, and whispered, "Keep your voice down! The matter is not yet settled, it may not necessarily be Second Brother..."

“What do you mean, ‘not necessarily’!” Wang Juan interrupted him sharply.

"Don't you know what kind of person Dad is? Can he get so angry over something trivial that he has a brain hemorrhage and ends up in the hospital? I bet he does! Now look what's happened. If something were to happen to Dad... your promotion was about to be approved, and now, at this crucial moment... sigh! It's just the worst thing could have happened!"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and the more she talked, the more resentful she became.

Gu Weimin quickly stopped her: "Stop talking! What will people think if they hear this!"

He was equally annoyed that Gu Jianjun had acted unethically.