Her voice was urgent and angry, and her eyes flashed with fury, as if she were defending herself.
After the initial shock and anger, Xia Shuyu has gradually regained her composure. Although she still feels somewhat conflicted about Xia Shuhua's actions, she is now able to deal with and analyze the current situation with a relatively rational attitude.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, a thoughtful look in her eyes.
Xia Xiong waved his hand, a steady and powerful gesture that stopped Xia Shuyu and Xia Wan from arguing: "Wan girl, Grandpa knows that I have wronged you in some ways in the past. You suffered a lot in the countryside."
His eyes were filled with guilt and self-blame, and he lowered his head slightly, as if recalling that painful past.
"But the most urgent thing now is to solve the security problem. You may not be afraid of Xia Shuhua, but they are just some minor troubles. Your father is not getting enough rest in the hospital either."
His voice was low and serious, and his eyes revealed worry and concern, as if he were worried about Xia Jianguo's health.
Xia Xiong's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly turning the originally relaxed atmosphere of the ward into a heavy and oppressive one, as if the air itself had frozen.
For a moment, everyone was stunned into silence by this sudden turn of events, and the entire room fell into a suffocating silence.
Everyone looked at each other silently, their eyes filled with helplessness and worry.
Xia Jianguo leaned weakly against the hospital bed, his body trembling slightly, and his pale face was now shrouded in a thick gloom.
His bloodshot eyes revealed a deep weariness and helplessness, as still as two stagnant pools of water.
And so, he listened silently to the conversations of those around him, his heart a jumble of emotions, a mixture of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty feelings that left him feeling incredibly frustrated and conflicted.
He didn't know what to do, torn between resentment and dissatisfaction towards his family and a desire for his own safety and family reunion.
Xia Wan, standing to the side, bit her lower lip so hard it turned white, and hesitated to speak.
Her eyes flickered with hesitation and struggle. She wanted to express her opinion, but the words stuck in her throat.
Because she knew very well that what Grandpa Xia said was not wrong. Although these troublesome problems were not enough to completely defeat them, they were like sticky taffy, clinging tightly to their bodies, and no matter how hard they tried to shake them off, they could not get rid of them.
Especially now that her father is recovering from an illness, his health is already very weak, and he can hardly withstand too many setbacks and upheavals.
To be honest, Xia Wan wasn't particularly concerned about whether to return to her hometown with the others.
Ultimately, the decision rests with his father, and everything depends on his choice.
Thinking of this, Xia Wan couldn't help but shift her gaze to her father, Xia Jianguo, who remained silent, his weathered face showing no change in expression.
His gaze was deep and calm, as if he were contemplating a momentous decision. Just then, Xia Xiong, who had remained silent until now, suddenly let out a long sigh, a sigh filled with helplessness and exhaustion.
Then, with a sincere and expectant look in his eyes, he looked directly at Xia Jianguo and said slowly, "Jianguo, could we find a quiet place to talk alone? I have some things I want to tell you..."
His eyes were filled with expectation, hoping to be able to be honest with his son and resolve their differences.
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