Not long after Chang Shuying returned from seeing someone off, Chang Xingwang and Zhou Hongyu also prepared to go there.
Chang Shuying didn't react: "Mom and Dad, why are you suddenly going now? We could have gone together before..."
Chang Shuying kept muttering to herself, while Zhou Hongyu's expression changed slightly. At that moment, they were waiting for the final result.
Chang Xingwang smiled and held Zhou Hongyu's hand: "It doesn't matter when we go. This time we're leaving, you have to take good care of the house!"
Chang Shuying nodded earnestly: "Okay!"
Something's not right. What did she overlook?
Chang Shuying became suspicious, but work occupied her life more, keeping her busy at all times. By the time Chang Xingwang and Zhou Hongyu set off, she still hadn't found any clues.
First stop, Shanghai, to meet Chang Rihui, whose love life has been full of ups and downs.
Chang Pengfei has started a family and has a lovely granddaughter. Although his life is chaotic, it is happy and fulfilling.
Chang Shuying is content with her life and busy with work every day, so she's not in a hurry to get involved in romantic relationships.
Chang Meiying was abroad on an exchange program, so she was out of reach.
Chang Xingwang's biggest worry is his second son, Chang Rihui. Although he is someone the family can rely on, he actually has various flaws. If he is not careful, he may end up alone for the rest of his life.
Chang Rihui was a sensible man. When his parents suddenly appeared in front of him, he immediately realized that something was very wrong.
"Something's happened at home!"
"Sit down!" Zhou Hongyu frowned and helped Chang Xingwang sit down.
Chang Rihui looked at Chang Xingwang, who looked weak, and felt a sense of disorientation. His father, whom he used to think was indestructible, seemed to be fragile.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
"Rihui, I have cancer!"
"dad--"
Overwhelmed with grief, Chang Rihui could not contain his pain and burst into tears while embracing Chang Xingwang.
"Alright, alright, it's not like you're going to die right now. It's not time to cry yet. Save your energy for later..."
Chang Xingwang said a lot of things, while Zhou Hongyu stood silently behind him, her eyes stinging as she watched this scene.
"Dad! I want to go abroad with you for medical treatment..." Chang Rihui said excitedly.
Chang Xingwang gestured for him to calm down: "Rihui, you know better than anyone else what's going on here. I want to spend this last bit of time with my family. I owe you all so much in this life."
"dad--"
Chang Rihui cried uncontrollably, his fists clenched tightly.
"Mom and Dad, you came to see me first because you were worried about me and Keqiao? Don't worry, even if I had to forcibly take a girl, I would bring Keqiao home to be your daughter-in-law!"
He is unfilial; his father, who doesn't have much time left, still has to worry about him.
"Chang Rihui!" Zhou Hongyu said unhappily, "No one is forcing you to get married. Your father is just worried that you will grow old alone!"
Given his current state, once the past affection has faded, he'll grow old and hot-tempered. Even if Ke Qiao abandons him, he'll still cling to her like a dead dog. How could Chang Xingwang not worry about him?
"Hongyu, go get me a glass of water!" Chang Xingwang ordered her awkwardly.
Zhou Hongyu left to give the father and son some space to talk.
"Rihui, come closer. You must keep in mind what I'm about to tell you!" Chang Xingwang said a long sentence, breathing heavily.
"Dad!" Chang Rihui leaned closer, tears welling up in his eyes.
His father had lived a life of integrity, so how could he have gotten sick? He hated God!
"Rihui, if you and Keqiao break up completely, don't dwell on the past anymore. The past is the past, and the present is the present. In the past, you two must have come together because you loved each other. In the future, if you two break up, it will definitely be because you no longer love each other!"
"I remember!"
Chang Rihui shed tears, his mind no longer on his relationship with Keqiao, but only on feeling sorry for his father.
Chang Xingwang spoke a series of words, then became breathless and took a moment to catch his breath.
"After I leave... cough cough cough! You don't need to worry about Pengfei and the others. This wasn't your responsibility to begin with. I've been thinking the wrong thing all along. I thought that since I'm not around most of the four kids, and you're the most capable, I hoped you could take my place. Now I realize how wrong I've been... cough cough cough!"
"dad--"
Chang Rihui prayed, "They are not a burden to me; I am willing to accept it!"
He was his parents' right-hand man through countless days and nights, and his name was written in countless letters. His special treatment was also a result of his willing sacrifice.
"...Cough cough cough!"
Chang Xingwang kept coughing, unable to say what he wanted to say.
Finally, suppressing the itch in his throat, he managed to say with difficulty, "I'm entrusting your mother to your care from now on!"
"Dad, I won't agree. That's your responsibility!" Chang Rihui was stubborn. He had no doubt that if he agreed, his father would be able to pass away peacefully in a few days.
Chang Rihui's refusal aroused Chang Xingwang, who seemed to have lost the will to live.
Chang Xingwang roared, "That's your mother, your own mother who gave birth to you and raised you!"
Chang Rihui forced himself to shout back, "That's your wife! If you don't take care of her, who will? Do you expect my mother to find someone younger and more handsome than you in the future?"
I kill you--
Chang Xingwang grabbed a table and chased after him, while Chang Rihui screamed and ran wildly.
Zhou Hongyu returned with water.
...
Who's going to die?
They're so energetic, they look like they could live another five hundred years!
Chang Rihui risked his life to stimulate Chang Xingwang's most sensitive nerves, but it could only last for a while. A few words are not a panacea that can cure all diseases. There is no turning back for Chang Xingwang's illness; only death awaits him.
As they left Shanghai, Chang Rihui saw them off. Looking at Chang Xingwang's still pale face, he completely forgot all the advice he had given them to not go and to return to Beijing immediately for treatment.
There's not much time left...
The second stop was Guangdong Province.
Because the third stop was to visit the Chang family in Hai Province, I accompanied Zhou Hongyu to visit Zhou Zhongliang's family in Guang Province.
When they met again, Zhou Haoran was already a big kid, a little shy, but still had a great personality, and stayed by Shen Keyi's side, busy with her.
Zhou Hongyu asked about Shen Keyi's leg with concern.
Last year, Chef Qiao obtained a rare and unique book containing a method for treating chronic leg pain. However, deciphering it proved extremely difficult, and Chef Qiao's efforts have made it almost impossible to meet him in person.
But this also brought happiness to Chang An. Chef Qiao went off to do nothing, leaving the restaurant to Chang Pengfei. Chang Pengfei was so tired that he didn't have the energy to bother anyone anymore, and he was someone who didn't even know what day of the month or day it was.
"The recovery is going well, look!"
Shen Keyi gritted her teeth and struggled to lift her foot. The change was barely noticeable, but she knew that she could control her leg again!
Zhou Hongyu looked on with envy. The rare and unique book contained methods to treat crippled legs and limbs, but it certainly did not contain methods to treat cancer. Cancer only leads to death.
When they arrived at Zhou Zhongliang's house, they couldn't help but leave a few words for Chef Qiao.
Zhou Hongyu was in a bad mood, and her words were somewhat perfunctory. She didn't care much about it, said goodbye to Zhou Zhongliang's family, and set off for Hai Province.
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