Chapter 349 Worries

They were brothers born of the same mother. When Gu Jianjun hesitated when he asked him for money, he felt something was wrong. After Gu Jianjun told him about the matter, he had no choice but to pay him the money.

The amount was not small, and he couldn't hide it from his wife, Wang Juan, so he could only vaguely say that his second brother might have some trouble at work and needed to "grease some palms".

At this moment, he lowered his voice and instructed, "Don't mention this in front of Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, and Zhiyi... lest..."

Wang Juan sneered and shook off his hand: "I won't talk? You think Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother won't find out if I don't talk? Do you think Fifth Brother is a pushover? He probably already knows everything about Second Brother! You know how ruthless he is!"

Her words were like a bucket of cold water, making Gu Weimin's heart sink even deeper.

Given the fifth brother's personality... if it's confirmed that the second brother was the trigger for their father's illness, this matter... will definitely not end well.

Gu Weimin sighed and told his wife to get on his bicycle. "I'll take you home first, then I'll call my older brother and tell him about Dad's situation."

He recalled the anxious voice on the other end of the phone when he notified his older brother yesterday; his brother was clearly very worried.

During the phone call, he didn't dare mention that the matter might be related to his second brother, but he knew in his heart that his eldest brother had also secretly given Gu Jianjun money to cover up his losses, which had caused his sister-in-law to make a scene at home.

Wang Juan sat sideways on the back of the bicycle, put her hand on Gu Weimin's waist, and asked in an annoyed tone, "Does my brother know about the bastard things Gu Jianjun has done?"

She didn't even bother calling him "second brother" anymore.

Gu Weimin pedaled his bicycle, "...My older brother knows, and he lent him money too."

"What?!" Wang Juan was even angrier upon hearing this, and punched him hard in the back. "And you, why didn't you discuss it with me before borrowing the money?! How much money is that? When will that bastard Gu Jianjun pay it back?! He's using our hard-earned money to fill his bottomless pit, what kind of person is he!"

Gu Weimin was jolted off balance by the punch, causing the handlebars of his bicycle to wobble. He quickly steadied himself and repeatedly apologized, "I was wrong, I was wrong! Honey, don't be angry, be careful not to fall! There's still half of our savings at home, right? I didn't touch it all..."

"Luckily you only dared to touch half!" Wang Juan's chest heaved with anger, her teeth clenched. "Gu Weimin, let me tell you, if you dare to lend all the family's money to that spendthrift, I'll immediately take Niu Niu back to my parents' home. I'm done living like this!"

Gu Weimin dared not utter a sound and could only pedal silently.

That was his own brother, born of the same mother. How could he not help him if he asked to borrow money? But he didn't dare say that to his wife, who was still angry with him.

After riding for a while, he saw a breakfast stall with steaming hot food by the roadside and quickly stopped his bike. "Honey, you must be hungry after working all night. Let's go eat something first, and then you can go back and get a good night's sleep."

Wang Juan tossed her hair, jumped off the back seat, and walked straight toward the breakfast shop without even glancing at him.

Gu Weimin quickly locked his bicycle and jogged inside.

Gu Weimin smiled and ordered his wife's favorite tofu pudding and fried dough sticks, while he ordered a bowl of soy milk for himself.

While waiting for breakfast to be served, Wang Juan asked, "Zhiyi and Gu Yan are still at the hospital. They probably haven't had breakfast either... Should we send some over to them?"

Gu Weimin replied, "Xiao Li will definitely have to go back to the hospital soon. Wu Ma knows we stayed at the hospital all night, so she's probably already on her way with breakfast. They won't go hungry."

Wang Juan then fell silent.

She couldn't help but think to herself that she used to think Zhiyi was a young lady from a capitalist family who was spoiled by Lao Wu, so it was inevitable that she would be spoiled.

But today, seeing her handle things so methodically and calmly, it was her own family members who panicked first... You really can't judge a book by its cover.

At this moment, outside the hospital's intensive care unit, Nan Zhiyi had just persuaded Xiao Li, who insisted on staying, to go back and rest.

She stood alone in front of the closed door, tiptoed, and tried to peer inside through the frosted glass.

The view was blurry; I could only vaguely make out a few instruments with flashing indicator lights and the outline of a hospital bed half-hidden by a curtain. I couldn't see the specifics clearly at all.

This sense of alienation and uncertainty made her heart clench even tighter.

As I was gazing intently, I heard hurried footsteps behind me.

It was Gu Yan who returned, with Wu Ma by his side.

As soon as Wu Ma saw Nan Zhiyi, she rushed over, tears streaming down her face before she could even speak. "Zhiyi! Zhiyi, you're finally back! Yesterday... yesterday was truly terrifying! The Commander went out perfectly fine, how could he... how could he suddenly... I was on edge all night, my eyelids didn't close for a second, I was just afraid... just afraid..."

She was incoherent, clutching Nan Zhiyi's hand tightly.

Nan Zhiyi felt a pang of sadness, but she knew she couldn't afford to panic.

“Aunt Wu, don’t be afraid, we’re back. Dad will be alright, the doctors are doing their best to treat him. Your eyes are swollen, you must not have rested well.”

At this moment, Gu Yan placed the thermos in his hand on the chair next to him and called to Nan Zhiyi: "Zhiyi, come and eat something first."

Reminded by Gu Yan, Wu Ma quickly wiped away her tears and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, look at me, I was so busy talking. You've been traveling all night, hurry up and eat something to tide you over, otherwise your bodies won't be able to take it."

Nan Zhiyi was pulled to a chair by Aunt Wu and given a bowl of porridge at just the right temperature.

She lowered her head and began to sip her porridge.

Gu Yan ate half a steamed bun in a few bites and drank some porridge to wash it down.

"I called Fifth Brother, and he contacted the Jian'an Command to make arrangements."

Nan Zhiyi nodded upon hearing this.

Fifth Brother is always cautious and has his own channels and methods to exert influence and ensure that Father receives the best possible treatment and attention.

The two quickly finished their breakfast and were about to tidy up when several leaders in military uniforms, accompanied by hospital staff, approached.

Leading the group was Director Wang of the Political Department of the Jian'an Military Region, who was also Commander Gu's old comrade-in-arms and subordinate for many years.

Behind him followed several leaders from the headquarters and logistics department, all of whom looked solemn.

Director Wang shook hands with Nan Zhiyi and Gu Yan to express his condolences, and then introduced them to the several leaders who were accompanying them. These leaders were key figures in charge of medical support and logistical coordination.

"We have assembled a medical team composed of the best neurosurgeons from the General Hospital of the Military Region to take full responsibility for Commander Gu's treatment. Any necessary medications or equipment, as long as they are available in China, will be allocated to us as quickly as possible! We have already made arrangements with the hospital to ensure that all treatments proceed smoothly and that the best treatment plans and the best medications are used!"

Nan Zhiyi and Gu Yan quickly expressed their gratitude for Director Wang's statement.

When Nan Zhiyi cautiously mentioned the possibility of transferring to a hospital in Beijing, Director Wang hesitated for a moment before not immediately denying it.

"We can discuss this as a backup plan. The key is whether the old leader's health condition allows for long-distance transport, and whether Beijing can connect with top-tier expert resources. We can coordinate with Beijing in this regard to prepare for both scenarios. Currently, stabilizing his condition is the top priority!"