“Ever since that incident happened to your family, my dad has been saying sorry to your family.”
Ren Gang gulped down a glass of wine, his eyes glazed over, and slowly revealed his thoughts to Wu Tian.
He had just made up his mind to tell Wu Tian everything he knew.
A cloud of doubt involuntarily gathered between Wu Tian's brows, his mind in turmoil like falling leaves.
Could it be that the destruction of the Wu family back then was really caused by Ren Changqing's betrayal?
Although this thought pierced his heart like a sharp blade, it could not shake his deep-seated commitment to that affection.
The bond between Ren Changqing and his father, just as it was between him and Ren Gang, transcended blood ties.
He didn't believe Ren Changqing would betray his father or the Wu family.
Ren Gang did not notice the change in Wu Tian's expression and continued, "Since then, he has been living in guilt, and his body has become thinner and thinner as a result. It seems that he can never get out of that past."
A cold glint flashed in Wu Tian's eyes. If it was really because Ren Changqing betrayed him, even if he lived with guilt for the rest of his life, what could he do to make up for it?
But what he longed for even more was to unravel the truth behind that mystery.
So he asked in a deep voice, "Did he tell you what he did to wrong our family?"
Ren Gang slowly raised his head, and as their eyes met, it seemed as if he had a thousand words to say but couldn't, which finally turned into a heavy sigh: "He never told me in detail, he only said that if it weren't for him, perhaps your family would not have suffered that calamity."
Wu Tian frowned deeply. Although he still wanted to defend Ren Changqing, Ren Gang's words made it difficult for him to find excuses for him.
Just then, Ren Gang's voice was tinged with pain: "Ah Tian, I don't know why Father wronged you, but I... I sincerely hope that you..."
At this point, the word "forgiveness" felt like a thousand pounds, stuck in his throat, difficult to utter.
After Wu Tian returned, he first eliminated the Qin family and then destroyed the Sun family, which was clear evidence of his burning desire for revenge. This anger could not be easily quelled.
Even with their deep friendship and the sworn brotherhood of their fathers, they could not overcome the profound rift left by the massacre of their family.
Forgiveness is a word that carries too much weight, so much so that even saying it seems like a luxury and a great difficulty.
Wu Tian pursed his lips, gazing at the deep blue sky with a complex expression, his heart churning with emotions.
He knew that although Ren Gang's words were veiled, every word was like a nail, striking at his inner defenses.
Years of friendship and trust seemed fragile at this moment, while the blood debt of his family bound him tightly like invisible chains.
“Gangzi, we grew up together since we were little, like brothers. Your father is my father. No matter what I do, some things are difficult choices.” Wu Tian’s voice was deep and firm, and every word seemed to be a choice made after careful consideration.
He took a deep breath and continued, "Only Uncle Ren probably knows the truth about that matter. Why don't we go and ask him?"
Although it can be inferred from Ren Gang's few words that Ren Changqing may have betrayed the Wu family, the truth can only be known after a thorough investigation.
He decided that he would not only explore Ren Changqing's secrets, but also uncover all the secrets hidden behind that incident.
Only in this way could he give himself an explanation and bring a satisfactory conclusion to the complicated grudges and affections between the two families.
Upon hearing this, Ren Gang's eyes reddened slightly. He understood Wu Tian's struggle and pain, and he was even more aware of the weight behind it.
He nodded solemnly, slowly stood up, and said with an unwavering determination, "Even if the truth is cruel, whatever decision you make, I will support you. If you want to see my father, I will take you there right away."
As night falls and the clock quietly ticks towards 10 p.m., the Linhai Central Hospital remains brightly lit, with long queues of patients waiting outside, a testament to the resilience and hardship of life.
Ren Gang led Wu Tian to the door on the third floor that separated life and death—outside the intensive care unit.
His fingertips trembled slightly as he spoke through the glass, "Look, that's my father."
Wu Tian's gaze pierced through the glass and settled on the old man, who seemed to have been mercilessly struck by the hammer of time, his body covered with tubes, his life force faint yet tenacious.
This scene made Wu Tian's heart tighten suddenly. He never expected that Ren Changqing would be so haggard.
He should be in his fifties, but he looks like he's past his prime.
"Why did this happen?" Wu Tian's voice trembled slightly as he suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
Ren Gang sighed heavily, as if carrying a thousand-pound weight: "Ever since the turmoil in your family, he has been drowning his sorrows in alcohol every day, trying to wash away his guilt with alcohol, and day after day he has become like this."
Having just heard about it, Wu Tian might have been able to remain calm, but now, witnessing it firsthand, the pain and complexity he felt were indescribable.
He was increasingly eager to uncover the mystery and find out the reason why Ren Changqing was burdened with endless guilt towards the Wu family.
Wu Tian sighed softly, his eyes filled with a mixture of worry and determination: "When can we talk to him?"
Ren Gang shook his head, his eyes filled with helplessness and sorrow: "I'm afraid it's very difficult. We've already issued three critical condition notices. The doctor said that he has at most today left to live."
The reason he brought Wu Tian to see Ren Changqing was not because he really wanted Ren Changqing to tell Wu Tian the truth.
He only wanted Wu Tian to witness his father's current situation, hoping that Wu Tian could let go of his obsession and forgive Ren Changqing.
Wu Tian stared at Ren Changqing, who was on the verge of death in the intensive care unit, and let out a low, complex sigh: "I'm afraid he won't even make it through tonight, but I have a way..."
Before the words were even finished, the air in the intensive care unit suddenly tensed up, and the alarm abruptly ripped through the silence.
In the blink of an eye, a group of angels dressed in pure white rushed in like a tide. They moved swiftly and began a race against time to save Ren Changqing.
Ren Gang's gaze was fixed on the closed door, his heart churning with turbulent emotions that seemed to threaten to engulf him.
After a period of intense activity, a moment of tranquility finally returned to the intensive care unit, and the life-monitoring instruments gradually quieted down their piercing screams and returned to calm.
Then, a graceful female doctor in a white coat slowly walked up to Ren Gang, her eyes filled with heaviness and concern: "Ren Gang, you need to be prepared. Although you survived this time, next time might be different..."
Upon hearing this, Ren Gang felt as heavy as lead, but he had no choice but to force a smile and say gratefully, "No matter what the outcome, I want to thank you."
After saying that, he turned around and introduced her to Wu Tian: "Tian, this is Wen Yuan, our high school classmate. It's all thanks to her that I was able to stay in this monitoring room, otherwise..."
The intensive care unit charges several thousand dollars in tips every day, and his finances have long been depleted. If Wen Yuan hadn't vouched for him, the hospital would never have allowed Ren Changqing to stay here in debt.
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian glanced at Wen Yuan with an undeniable firmness: "Hand him over to me for treatment, and I will surely be able to pull him out of danger."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
