They completely ignored the two of them.
The floral quilt was placed on the bedside table next to him, and Gu Ru chatted with Gu Yulin while holding him.
"Grandpa, why are you sitting in a wheelchair? Is your leg uncomfortable?"
"No, Grandpa's legs are perfectly fine."
Gu Ru pinched his cheek. "Grandpa had a minor surgery and can't stand up for the time being, so he'll be in a wheelchair for now."
Minor surgery?
Xu Zhaozhao observed the grandfather and grandson.
Gu Ru looked even more haggard than before. Although he was smiling, he couldn't hide the sickly paleness of his face.
His hair was unkempt and messy, which greatly diminished his sharp edge.
After talking to Gu Yulin for half an hour, he suddenly turned his gaze to Gu Qingyan.
She suppressed her smile, put Gu Yulin down, and said, "Yu Bao, would you like to get Grandpa a glass of water?"
"My own cooking was a bit lacking; I'd like to drink some."
Since Gu Ru had said that, Yu Yu couldn't refuse.
Gu Yulin was very familiar with the water collection area here. "Okay. Grandpa, wait for me."
“Baby, Mommy will go with you.”
Xu Zhaozhao caught up with Gu Yulin and left the ward together.
She hadn't originally intended to leave, but after receiving a look from Gu Qingyan telling her and Yu Yu to leave, she chased after them.
The door was closed, giving Gu Qingyan and Gu Ru some private space.
"No need for further nonsense."
Gu Qingyan looked out the window. "If you're trying to force me to come here, just say so."
The window in the ward was open, which should have been bright, but it couldn't shine into the hearts of the two people.
Whether or not they get a divorce is not important to Gu Ru. The reason he suddenly called the Song family is simply to force Gu Qingyan to come see him.
It's because Gu Qingyan doesn't take him seriously anymore.
"you……"
He became agitated and started coughing violently, pulling out a handkerchief to cover his mouth.
He coughed until his face turned red, but underneath he was even paler and weaker, and a splash of red on his handkerchief was very jarring.
He closed his eyes, folded the handkerchief in half, and covered the red stain.
"I don't have many days left to live."
The "minor surgery" he mentioned was actually chemotherapy.
The patient had advanced kidney cancer that had spread to the lungs, and even the top cancer experts in China were powerless to save him.
“I have made a will, and I will transfer all my assets, including the Gu family business, to your name.”
Gu Ru wouldn't really be that kind. "You're just managing it temporarily. Once Yu Yu comes of age, it will all belong to him."
Even on his deathbed, he was still worried that Yu Yu would suffer when she grew up.
He has feelings for her, but not for her.
"good."
Gu Qingyan agreed quickly, but also set his condition: "You must personally call the Song family to apologize."
"Ahem...okay." He wasn't trying to stop their wedding in the first place.
Gu Ru's cloudy eyes looked at the carnations placed to the side, flowers that had just been picked that morning, and they were very beautiful.
"I'm flying to the US tomorrow. I'm getting old, it's time to travel the world, isn't it?"
That sounds nice, but in reality, it's just flying to the US to wait for death.
As for why... naturally, it's because I didn't want Yu Yu to have to accept his passing when she was only four years old.
Gu Qingyan glanced at him before saying, "I'll keep it a secret for you."
If it weren't for a last resort, Gu Ru would definitely keep these things and wait until Yu Yu came of age before handing them over to him personally.
But illness is merciless... or rather, everything has a cause and effect.
Gu Ru nodded, closed his eyes, leaned back in his wheelchair, and breathed weakly.
Xu Zhaozhao followed Gu Yulin to pour a glass of water. On her way back, she spotted Jian Lan and Yin Qi walking from the other side.
Jian Lan hurried forward with her bag, while Yin Qi followed behind her unhurriedly, walking slowly and methodically, but still managing to keep up with her.
Gu Qingyan had just come out of the ward, and the five of them happened to meet at the ward door, creating an extremely strange atmosphere.
Gu Yulin rolled her eyes and decided not to get involved in the adults' affairs. "Mom, I'll take the water to Grandpa."
"I've come to visit Gu Ru, please excuse me."
Jian Lan also took the opportunity to say that she didn't seem to be in the mood for chatting with them.
"Little friend, aren't you going in?" Xu Zhaozhao asked Yin Qi.
Yin Qi then turned his gaze away from the ward and shook his head. "I'll wait for her outside."
He had no interest in the life or death of minor characters.
Xu Zhaozhao nudged Gu Qingyan with her elbow, signaling him to go inside and keep an eye on things, so that no one with malicious intent could hurt Yu Yu.
He frowned slightly, his eyes showing confusion.
Xu Zhaozhao didn't explain, but forcefully pushed him inside and closed the ward door behind her.
Only she and Yin Qi remained in the corridor.
She turned her head and met Yin Qi's eyes.
The nine-year-old male protagonist is also quite remarkable, as he has already grown up to her forearm.
"Little friend, can we have a chat?"
Yin Qi didn't refuse, nodded, and followed Xu Zhaozhao to the lounge area.
There aren't many people here at this time.
He went to the bar and ordered an Americano, then politely asked Xu Zhaozhao, "Would you like something to drink?"
Xu Zhaozhao shook her head, and even frowned.
She poured herself a glass of plain water.
Yin Qi ignored her, skillfully picked up the milk, poured it in, stirred it gently with a spoon, and then took a small sip.
Looking up at Xu Zhaozhao across from him, he asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"
Xu Zhaozhao found it hard to describe her feelings for Yin Qi. He had a maturity beyond his years, but it was different from Yu Yu's arrogance.
That's more like a downward gaze.
Xu Zhaozhao suddenly looked up and asked out of the blue, "Are you Yin Qi?"
Yin Qi paused in stirring his coffee, raised an eyebrow, and gave a faint smile, though the smile didn't reach his eyes.
"You're funny. Of course I am."
Xu Zhaozhao ignored his answer and continued to press, "Do you belong to this world?"
He completely stopped stirring with the spoon and looked into Xu Zhaozhao's eyes.
After a few seconds of silence, she finally answered, "Ms. Xu, are you here today to discuss philosophy with me?"
"You know what I'm asking."
"I don't belong to this world. My mission is to reform the villain and survive."
Xu Zhaozhao stared at him, not letting him look away, "And what is your mission?"
The child gave her such a strange feeling; he seemed to be able to see through the development of everything. Xu Zhaozhao had no reason not to be suspicious...
Perhaps he, like her, is a transmigrator?
After hearing her words, Yin Qi showed no doubt, only a moment of surprise, and exclaimed, "No wonder..."
No wonder?
No wonder what?
Xu Zhaozhao gripped the inside of the water glass, her fingertips turning slightly white.
Yin Qi lowered his gaze again, stirring his coffee. "But unfortunately, I belong to this world."
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