"How could this happen?" Xu Xinghe was also very anxious. Grandpa Lian was the elder she respected the most, and the only family member she recognized at the moment.
She quickly grabbed Lian Xiao's arm, "Come in and tell me, what happened? How did you suddenly fall?"
Lian Xiao sat in the chair, his voice trembling, his hands gripping his clothes tightly as if trying to grasp something. "That day, the nanny went out to buy groceries, and my grandfather wanted to go upstairs to get something, but... but he accidentally fell down the stairs! He hit his head, and they said he was already unconscious when they found him. The hospital said it would be best if I went back immediately, because it's very likely... that will be the last time I see him!"
As soon as the last few words were uttered, Lian Xiao abruptly shut his mouth, his Adam's apple bobbing.
Her narrow eyes, which always carried a hint of arrogance, instantly reddened, and tears welled up in them.
Lian Xiao clenched his jaw tightly, swallowing back the moisture.
Crying now is the most useless thing to do!
"Don't think so badly. I have medicine, and it's even more effective. I'll come with you right now!" Xu Xinghe rushed into the house, grabbed a few pieces of clothing, and stuffed them haphazardly into a cloth bag. "Don't worry, with me here, Grandpa Lian will definitely be fine. He once sacrificed his life for his country, and even God wouldn't have the heart to take him away."
With someone standing by his side, Lian Xiao finally felt less panicked and afraid.
He always thought he was strong and a real man.
When he heard that his grandfather had an accident, his mind went blank, and he rushed to find Xu Xinghe as quickly as possible.
"I'll go find Jiang Linchuan first, tell him, and then we'll leave!"
The two practically jogged all the way to the office building.
Jiang Linchuan had already gone to bed. When he saw Xu Xinghe come in panting, he immediately sat up. "Why did you run in so fast? What happened?"
“Grandpa Lian fell down and is in the hospital now. I plan to go back to Shanghai with Lian Xiao. Grandpa Lian is my elder and my family. He needs me now, so I have to go back! I just don’t know how long it will take to get back this time. Don’t worry about me.”
Jiang Linchuan frowned, his gaze passing over her to Lian Xiao at the door, who was pacing anxiously back and forth.
It seems this is true.
He put on his clothes. "I'll go back with you."
"You're going too?" Xu Xinghe was taken aback. "Your work..."
"I can arrange the work, but I'm worried about letting you go back alone."
She was even more worried about her being alone with Lian Xiao.
He trusted Xu Xinghe's character, but he didn't trust Lian Xiao.
If something really happens to Grandpa Lian, and he takes this opportunity to have something happen between him and Xu Xinghe, then I'll regret it!
"I haven't taken a vacation in the past few years, but I can ask for leave. Don't worry, I'll go tell Political Commissar Wang and I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he hurried to where Political Commissar Wang was resting.
Political Commissar Wang is still awake. As people get older, they are prone to sleep deprivation, not to mention that there have been so many things to do lately.
When higher-ups come down to investigate, he'll definitely have to cooperate...
Jiang Linchuan pushed open the door and entered, then recounted the events.
Political Commissar Wang sighed, "General Lian got into trouble? Then the two of them really need to go back. You haven't had a rest for years, you should take a break too. Ever since you came to the military headquarters, I haven't seen you relax."
He took out the leave slip, signed it directly, and said, "You should also go and visit Comrade Xu's family. She's a young lady from a wealthy family. Ever since she came to see you, she's been staying at the military headquarters. Don't forget to treat her well when you get back to Shanghai, and buy her some things."
After the leave slip was approved, Jiang Linchuan returned to his room and packed his luggage as quickly as possible. "Let's go, let's set off."
The three of them got into a military vehicle and headed straight for the station.
For the first time, Lian Xiao didn't argue with him, nor did he look at Xu Xinghe; instead, he stared out the car window.
His mind was in turmoil; he had only one thought in his head: that his grandfather would be alright!
At least, we must hold on until he gets back!
The car arrived at the station quickly, and they bought tickets to the provincial capital.
Seeing that Jiang Linchuan had taken care of everything and hadn't said anything, Lian Xiao's eyes welled up with tears. He turned away and wiped his face, his voice hoarse, "Thank you."
"No need to thank me, we're all on the same side."
An hour later.
The train finally sounded its whistle and slowly pulled out of the station.
Lian Xiao's hands tapped unconsciously on the mottled wooden table, his anxiety barely concealed.
Jiang Linchuan took out a thermos and handed it to him, saying, "Have a sip of something hot. It'll take several hours to get to the provincial capital from here, so make sure you're feeling refreshed."
Lian Xiao took it, his Adam's apple bobbing, his eyes reddening again. "Grandpa was perfectly fine when I left, how could something like this suddenly happen..."
The Lian family is a military family; his father also joined the army and died a heroic death in a mission.
His mother, unable to bear the blow, soon fell ill.
It was a mental illness, incurable, and he passed away a few years later.
He was only a teenager at the time, and he spent the rest of his life with his grandfather.
Now, his grandfather is his only remaining family!
Xu Xinghe was also very upset, but all she could do at the moment was to offer some words of comfort. She would have to wait until they arrived in Shanghai to discuss the rest. "Grandpa Lian is a lucky man, don't worry."
A few hours later.
The car arrived in the provincial capital.
However, instead of buying train tickets to Shanghai, they went directly to the military headquarters in the provincial capital.
Grandpa Lian was a founding father of the nation, and the military has a record of him. In such an emergency, he could apply to travel by special plane.
When he was certain he could actually board the plane, Lian Xiao almost cried.
That's great! He can go back to see his grandfather sooner!
Military airfield.
The searchlight pierced the darkness.
The three boarded the plane.
The seats inside are simple yet clean.
This was Xu Xinghe's first time riding on such a special plane, and she looked around before turning her gaze away.
About half an hour later, the plane began to taxi.
The fuselage lifted up and soared into the night sky!
Only after things calmed down did Xu Xinghe finally look out the window.
In the pitch-black night, thick clouds could be vaguely seen.
No one spoke, and the atmosphere in the cabin was inexplicably oppressive.
I don't know how much time passed.
Suddenly a voice rang out, "We are about to arrive in Shanghai."
Lian Xiao suddenly opened his eyes, "We're here!"
The military airports in Shanghai had received advance notice and were prepared to receive the aircraft.
The plane landed smoothly with almost no turbulence.
As soon as the hatch opened, Lian Xiao rushed out.
Grandpa Lian's men were already waiting at the airport and immediately stepped forward. "The car is ready. We'll go straight to the hospital. Is Miss Xu here?"
Xu Xinghe replied, "I'm here."
"Does Miss Xu have her medicine on her? It's the kind of tonic you gave to Old Master Lian last time."
"Yes, everyone's here. I can go to the hospital with you!"
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