I've slightly revised chapter 147, moving a small portion to this chapter. It feels smoother this way and more in line with the style of a true "White Album" enthusiast...
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The walls of the hospital have heard more devout prayers than those of a church.
Xu Shi now deeply understands this statement, after all, Xia Wuyou, nestled in his arms, is exactly like that at this moment.
During the hours she waited for the surgery, she was a far cry from her previous confident self. Her body trembled involuntarily, and she kept muttering prayers for a safe outcome. She would also look at Xu Shi every now and then and ask, "Will the surgery be successful? Will Auntie be alright?"
"...Nothing will happen, don't worry."
What else could Xu Shi say? He could only keep comforting her with such responses.
But he was actually a little nervous—which seemed like a normal reaction. Even if Xie Qingyan gave a 95% success rate, or even if she patted her chest and guaranteed absolute success, anyone would feel uneasy in this situation. Is there really anything in the world that is foolproof? Right?
What if we really are separated by death...?
He couldn't help but let his mind wander for a while, then suddenly realized that the older woman seemed to be quite important to him too...
Or perhaps these close friends and family members held no less weight in his heart—even though he was the villain, good and evil depend on the person, right? Ruthlessness and unscrupulousness are for enemies, not for one's own people.
Coming to his senses, he gave a self-deprecating laugh.
I don't know how much time has passed.
The operating room light finally turned from red to green.
"Chairman Xie!"
Seeing Xie Qingyan emerge from inside, Xia Wuyou immediately rushed forward and anxiously inquired, "Auntie, she..."
"terribly sorry……"
Xie Qingyan took off her mask, her tired face showing a hint of disappointment.
!
Xia Wuyou was struck as if by lightning, as if her soul had been ripped out, and she fell backward uncontrollably.
Xu Shi reacted quickly and caught her, then looked at Xie Qingyan with annoyance, waiting for her to finish speaking.
"I'm sorry, you can't visit her right now."
The woman then slowly uttered the second half of her sentence, "The patient is still in the sterile treatment ward and needs to be observed in the recovery room first."
"?"
Xia Wuyou was still in a daze when she heard this and asked blankly, "Then the surgery..."
"Of course it was successful, otherwise why would we send her to the recovery room?"
Xie Qingyan's disappointment vanished instantly, replaced by her usual confident, enigmatic smile. "I told you all before, you have to trust in 'Prism's' capabilities."
"..."
Xia Wuyou was somewhat bewildered by this dramatic turn of events. When she came to her senses, she was already covering her face and crying—tears of joy, of course.
It was a success!
So, Auntie has... made a full recovery?
In an instant, she felt as if a mountain in her heart had suddenly disappeared—the biggest knot in her heart for more than ten years had been completely untied. This sense of unreality even made her feel a little short of breath, and she felt dizzy.
As for crying... she had no intention of stopping at all; it was a way for her to vent.
"Don't talk so loudly, it'll kill someone, you know?"
Xu Shi patted her back and helped her sit back down, then glared at Xie Qingyan with annoyance.
He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but he wasn't scared at all by the woman's suspense... He knew his fiancée very well. If the surgery really failed, she would probably be too ashamed to face anyone. Would she even dare to talk to him? That's how proud and arrogant people are.
"I just said I was sorry. If you misunderstood, how can you blame me?"
Xie Qingyan retorted defiantly, but it was clear that she was saying it on purpose.
Who told that scoundrel to keep circling around this aunt and niece these past few days? Although she didn't want to admit it, she was indeed extremely jealous. But then again, the group had spent quite a bit of time together these past few days, and seeing Xu Shi's slightly aggrieved expression, she knew that he wasn't necessarily having a carefree time, which inexplicably made her feel much better.
But I'm still indignant. What's wrong with scaring you a little?
"Okay, okay."
Xu Shi didn't mind and nodded solemnly to her, "Thank you for your hard work."
Now you know how to care about me? Surgery must be tiring too... Xie Qingyan snorted inwardly, but it was also quite comforting to hear the scoundrel say that.
But the words that came out of his mouth were a different story: "This is a deal between us, and I still have basic business integrity... What about yours? Where are the benefits you promised?"
"...I'll tell you in detail later?"
Xu Shi blinked, not that he was trying to renege on his promise, but this wasn't the place to discuss serious matters... It couldn't be explained in a few words. "You should rest first, and I'll go to 'Prism' to talk to you personally later."
"OK."
Xie Qingyan stretched his limbs. "By the way, isn't Xia Ke'an also an 'Ascended One'? Such severe complications... to be honest, this can't be considered a complete cure, only a suppression as much as possible. She still needs to be careful when using her powers again, otherwise it will relapse, you should know that, right?"
Her hesitant expression suggested she had guessed something, but after thinking it over, she changed her words and gave instructions in a doctor's tone.
"Okay, I will follow the doctor's orders."
Xu Shishen agreed. Even without Xie Qingyan saying it, he understood—"Upgraded" people always experience complications when using their abilities, and Xia Ke'an was no exception. These complications were difficult to eradicate completely, and any further use would inevitably trigger the symptoms, especially for someone of her level.
It's like a high-performance race car that's been in an accident. Even if it's patched up and refurbished, you can't just drive it recklessly; it'll still fall apart eventually...
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