Zhong Jing's tears fell with a "plop," her expression a mixture of restraint and grievance, as if the suffering she had endured over the years had finally found an outlet the moment she saw Su Yu.
She was too weak and leaned against Su Yan. Su Yan immediately said, "Brother, take your sister-in-law to the hospital first."
Zhong Jinghe looked extremely pale, almost as if she were on her last legs. Su Yan took her pulse and found it barely perceptible; her condition could not be delayed any longer.
Upon hearing this, Su Yu didn't hesitate and immediately picked up Zhong Jinghe and carried her back to the car.
The journey back was faster than the journey there.
Zhong Jinghe leaned on Su Yan's shoulder, her gaze fixed on the man driving the car.
She thought she would never see him again in her life.
As I thought about it, tears welled up again.
Zhong Jinghe is a strong-willed person. Even though she has suffered so much over the years, she has never shed a single tear.
Only when she saw Su Yu again, and had someone to rely on, did she no longer need to pretend to be strong.
"Sister-in-law, don't cry." Su Yan teased, "Once you recover, you can tear my brother to pieces however you want. My mother already gave him a good beating for you when she found out about this."
The atmosphere became a little more relaxed because of those words.
Su Yu quickly chimed in, "That's right, you can hit me or scold me however you want, I'll just take it all."
Zhong Jinghe smiled and said, "You had a mission back then, otherwise you wouldn't have left me alone. Su Yu, I understand you."
The brother and sister were both taken aback, not expecting her to be so magnanimous.
Su Yu smiled wryly, "At this moment, I would rather you didn't understand me so much. If you cried and made a scene, I would feel a little better."
“You know I’m not that kind of person, so you don’t need to feel guilty,” Zhong Jinghe said. “When you saw Nianyu, you rushed to find me. I’m very grateful that you accepted this daughter, after all, I gave birth to her without your consent.”
Even when she was terminally ill, she spoke slowly and calmly, making people feel that she was a very generous and proper girl.
Su Yu said, "What are you saying? I should be the one thanking you for giving me such a lovely daughter. It's just that all these years... I'm sorry to you and Nianyu."
Zhong Jinghe was about to say something when she suddenly clutched her chest and coughed violently.
She quickly took out a faded handkerchief from her pocket and covered her mouth, her face turning red from coughing.
Su Yu looked back anxiously, frowning as he asked, "Why are you coughing so badly?"
Su Yan massaged her acupoints to stop her cough before finally stopping. Zhong Jinghe slowly straightened up, revealing bright red blood on her handkerchief.
Su Yan's pupils contracted, "Sister-in-law, your body..."
Zhong Jinghe clenched her handkerchief, shook her head, and said, "I have tuberculosis; I'm beyond saving."
"No!" Su Yu retorted with a grim expression. "Ayan's master is an expert in traditional Chinese medicine. He will definitely have a way to cure you."
Zhong Jinghe smiled and didn't argue with him.
Considering that Nianyu was asleep, otherwise Su Yu would have sped up even more.
...
An hour later.
Military hospital.
On the way here, Su Yu made a phone call to have a hospital room arranged.
After parking the car, he got out, picked up Zhong Jing, and walked ahead with the nurse who had come out to greet them.
Su Yan pulled Nian Yu along as they slowly caught up.
Nianyu is only four years old, but she is very well-behaved and smart. She is not spoiled at all and is so sensible that it breaks your heart.
"Sister, Mom will be alright, right?" she asked anxiously, raising her little face.
“Yes,” Su Yan corrected, “Nianyu will have to call me aunt from now on.”
Nianyu replied sweetly, "Okay, Auntie!"
Su Yan smiled indulgently, "So good."
Su Yu also arranged a private room for him.
Military family members receive this special treatment.
However, Zhong Jinghe's ward was on the second floor, while Jiang Jingxing's was on the third floor, which was reserved for leading cadres.
When Su Yan and Nian Yu came in, nurses and doctors were already examining Zhong Jinghe.
Nianyu immediately ran to her mother's bedside to keep her company.
Su Yan said, "Brother, I'll go upstairs and call my master down. You stay here with sister-in-law and Nianyu."
Su Yu nodded, his worried gaze never leaving Zhong Jinghe.
Su Yan went up to the third floor and asked where the nurse was.
The nurse recognized her and said, "Old Master Jue is giving Commander Jiang acupuncture. You can just go in."
Su Yan paused for a moment, then responded and walked towards Jiang Jingxing's ward.
The ward door was open.
She stood at the door, knocked, and walked straight in.
The people inside immediately looked at her.
Besides Grandpa Jue, Grandpa Jiang is also here.
Su Yan called out "Grandpa Jiang" before walking to Jue Lao's side, "Master."
Jiang Jingxing's deep eyes were fixed on her, unwilling to look away for even a moment.
She didn't even glance at him, but he didn't mind; he was content just looking at her.
Old Master Jiang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
What a cruel joke fate has played on us.
After finishing the acupuncture, Jue Lao looked up and asked, "Why did you suddenly come here? Weren't you going to buy New Year's goods?"
"Would it be alright if I came to pick you up and take you to my house for the New Year?" Su Yan asked.
Old Jue waved his hand, "I already said I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here with Jiang. Just bring me some food."
"Why? I've already bought the meat and am going to make fried meatballs. If you don't come, I'm too lazy to fry them, and then no one will get to eat this good stuff."
Jue Lao: "..."
Who wouldn't be tempted by his apprentice's skills?
"Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I'll visit you this year."
Grandpa Jiang chuckled and said, "This old man also wanted to go to Ayan's house for a meal this year. I wonder if Ayan would mind if I came uninvited?"
Su Yan was taken aback for a moment, then quickly replied, "Of course not, I would definitely give Grandpa Jiang a warm welcome if he came, but don't you need to stay home?"
“If Jingxing doesn’t go back, my New Year will be meaningless. I might as well join you guys in the festivities. Don’t worry, the old man will definitely come over with New Year’s gifts.”
"No need for New Year's gifts, it's enough that you're here. It's also our family's first time celebrating the New Year in Beijing, so it's good to have a lively atmosphere."
Grandpa Jiang was pleased, but when he turned his head, he met his grandson's hesitant expression. He silently looked away.
As for pursuing a wife, let the grandson figure it out himself; his grandfather can just offer some assistance.
"Master, I need to speak with you," Su Yan said softly.
It will take another one to one and a half hours to remove the needles, which will give her master enough time to go down and treat Zhong Jinghe.
After they came out, Jue Lao snorted coldly, "I knew you didn't come here just to ask me to go back with you for the New Year."
"I was planning to call you today, but something unexpected happened."
"What accident?"
Su Yan then recounted everything about Su Yu.
After listening, Jue Lao said meaningfully, "Your brother is quite lucky."
Su Yan, "..."
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