Chapter 68 Su Su, Don't Be Afraid
Su Youling gently pushed him away, then lowered her head and pressed her cheek against Su Hong's. "Mom, don't overthink it. The surgery will definitely be successful. The professor said that if the surgery is successful, you might be able to see again. You haven't even seen what I look like when I'm all grown up!"
Su Hong nodded, a hint of hope in her eyes. "I want to see you. I will see you."
The time was up, and the red light in the operating room came on.
Su Youling slumped into a chair, tears welling up in her eyes without her realizing it.
Li Tingxi raised his hand and gently wiped away her tears, his voice hoarse, "She'll be alright."
“You heard everything, Li Tingxi.” Su Youling turned to look at him with red eyes. “I must live an honest and upright life to be worthy of my mother’s years of raising me and to be worthy of myself.”
But as long as she stays by Li Tingxi's side, she has to carry the name Shen Xiyue. Who in the world will know that she is Su Youling?
Li Tingxi's expression turned cold. He moved his lips but said nothing. He raised his hand and pulled her into his arms, silently comforting her.
He doesn't want to make empty promises now, but sooner or later, he will make Su Youling stand openly by his side.
As Li Mufeng said, Su Youling is not a caged canary he keeps; her abilities deserve a wider sky.
After more than six hours of surgery, Su Youling was already on the verge of a breakdown. She didn't eat or drink all day, her eyes fixed on the red light in the operating room, afraid that if she missed even the slightest thing, she would only hear the bad news about her mother.
"Drink some water, and eat something." Li Tingxi looked at Su Youling's lips. Because of nervousness and worry, she kept biting her lip unconsciously, not even realizing that she had bitten it until the skin was broken. The blood had even congealed into a small black dot, but she didn't feel the pain.
"Su Youling!" Seeing Su Youling's oblivious state, Li Tingxi's face turned ugly. He grabbed her chin and turned her around. "No one has come out of the operating room, and there has been no critical condition notice. That means the surgery has been going on. Your mother's illness is an old ailment that has been neglected for many years. It is normal for the surgery to take a little longer."
Su Youling's eyes finally lit up, and she looked at him with a confused expression. "Really? She'll be alright, won't she?"
“You must ensure your own health before you make sure she’s alright.” Li Tingxi fed her water, taking care of her with the tenderness and attentiveness of someone looking after a child, yet with an air of unyielding authority. “Otherwise, who will take care of your mother after she gets out? If your health collapses, won’t she worry?”
As the sweet water flowed down her throat, Su Youling seemed to come back to life. She grabbed his hand and drank the whole glass of water, then silently ate her lunchbox bite by bite.
Even if you have no appetite, you have to force yourself to finish eating.
Take care of yourself, not only for your own sake, but also for the sake of your mother and child.
Li Tingxi's tightly furrowed brows relaxed. Seeing that there was oil on the corner of her lips from eating, he took a tissue and carefully wiped her chin with it. His gaze was cool and gentle, without a trace of lust.
It seemed as if they had never looked at each other so earnestly and calmly before, without any passion or other distractions. It was as if the world consisted only of Li Tingxi and Su Youling.
"Thank you." Su Youling's ears suddenly turned red, and she stood up awkwardly. "I'll go wash the lunchbox."
"I'll take care of it, you stay here and watch over things." Li Tingxi noticed her unusual expression, reached out and pinched Su Youling's cheek, saying affectionately, "You usually seem so calm and rational, but when it comes to your mother's matter, you're like a little..."
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Like a child.
After saying that, he took the lunchbox to wash it.
Su Youling touched her cheek, which was a little hot. She stared blankly at Li Tingxi's departing figure and pursed her lips.
Although she didn't want to admit it, Li Tingxi had been by her side the whole time, giving her the illusion that she could rely on him. This sense of security was something she had always given herself.
As darkness fell, there was still no movement from the operating room. Su Youling couldn't help but become anxious, and worry and fear overwhelmed her, making her feel cold all over.
Li Tingxi quickly picked her up and placed her on his lap, holding Su Youling in his arms like a child, gently patting her back, "It'll be alright, calm down. Su Su, don't be afraid."
Su Su, don't be afraid.
If she had heard this sentence when she was kidnapped that day, she probably would have succumbed to it.
And now...
Su Youling's eyes welled up with tears, and she couldn't help but bite his shoulder. The harder she bit, the calmer she felt.
Li Tingxi sensed her resentment and fear, and without making a sound, he hugged her tighter, letting her bite his shoulder to vent her emotions, and gently coaxed her without changing his tone.
Hurried footsteps approached, and Qin He ran over to see the two embracing. He immediately turned around, his back to them, and whispered, "President Li, there's something urgent that needs your attention."
Su Youling froze for a moment, as if waking from a dream, and quickly released Li Tingxi, only to find that his white shirt was bleeding.
"Um... go ahead and do what you need to do." Su Youling lowered her head, not looking at Li Tingxi's expression. "Waiting here is just waiting anyway, I can manage on my own."
Although there are subsidiaries of the Li family in City B, Li Tingxi has never had to worry about them. What else could be the most urgent matter for him here, which Qin He cannot say in front of her, besides Shen Xiyue?
"President Li..."
Qin He was indeed very anxious, but he didn't dare to say it openly in front of Su Youling. However, Shen Xiyue's condition was not optimistic, and he had to tell Li Tingxi.
"Just say what's on your mind." Li Tingxi glanced at Su Youling, who was looking down and silent, as if she had suddenly shut herself off again, pushing him out of her protective circle.
This feeling is very unpleasant.
Li Tingxi held Su Youling's cold hand, "There's nothing she can't hear."
Su Youling looked up in surprise and met Qin He's hesitant gaze. She stood up tactfully and said, "I'm going to the restroom."
Sensing her resistance, Li Tingxi couldn't stop her and turned to look at Qin He with displeasure. "What happened to Chen Xiyue again?"
"Mr. Li, I don't know why, but her condition has deteriorated rapidly. She has vomited blood several times in an hour, and the doctor has issued a critical condition notice." Qin He had no other choice but to come and bother her. "She keeps calling your name. Why don't you go and see her?"
Li Tingxi frowned, a hint of worry welling up in his eyes.
...
Su Youling lingered in the restroom for a while before coming out. The corridor was empty, and she didn't see Li Tingxi. It was as if the companionship she had experienced earlier was just a dream she had alone.
Su Youling smiled faintly, her expression neither sad nor happy.
I'm used to it.
At that moment, the operating room lights finally went out!
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