CHAPTER 105: CHAPTER 104 PRE-SURGERY

So, which guard does Yang Chen belong to?

Moreover, if it really is from those three guards, they wouldn’t let people go. These individuals are national treasures, akin to head coaches wherever they go. Usually, they’d remain with the guard, and retiring isn’t directly possible.

So what’s the deal with Yang Chen?

Ye Xin didn’t expect Yang Chen to be so extraordinary!

Thinking about it, Ye Xin’s lips curled into a playful smile.

"I just love a challenge!"

...

The next day.

After exercising in the yard, Yang Chen felt that the current conditions could no longer meet his needs. It seemed like he should take the time to try the gym.

After showering, the two changed and went downstairs for breakfast.

During breakfast, Wei Xueqing glanced at Yang Chen, observing his facial expressions, trying to decipher something, but she failed.

Yang Chen’s expression was wooden, revealing nothing.

Biting her lip, Wei Xueqing said, "Yang Chen, today Xinxin and I will go to work, you should stay at the hospital with Yanyan."

Yang Chen paused, then said lightly, "No need, the director is there."

Wei Xueqing furrowed her brows, looking at Ye Xin.

Ye Xin sighed; she knew very well how worried Yang Chen was right now. Last night he stood under a tree smoking all night, his eyes still slightly bloodshot.

"Go visit her. We’re heading there too; let’s all cheer Yanyan on together."

Yang Chen looked up at Ye Xin, not saying much else.

After eating, the three went to the hospital.

At the entrance, Ye Xin stopped Yang Chen and bought a flower basket and a bunch of lilies.

Back in the car, Ye Xin said to Yang Chen, "Ye Xin loves lilies the most."

Yang Chen was momentarily stunned, as he didn’t know that Yanyan’s favorite flowers were lilies.

In the hospital room, when Chen Siyan saw Yang Chen, her tense little face immediately showed excitement. "Brother! You’re here!"

Yang Chen nodded slightly, placing the flower basket by the bedside, and said solemnly, "This is a flower basket from your sister-in-law."

"And lilies, do you like them?" Ye Xin laughed playfully.

"I love them!" Chen Siyan buried her face in the lilies, taking a deep breath, and exclaimed, "They smell so good!"

Wei Xueqing stood behind them, watching with a sense of being an outsider.

Indeed, she truly felt like an outsider. The two were lovers; to Chen Siyan, one was a brother, the other a sister-in-law, and she was merely her brother’s boss.

"Sister Xueqing, you’re here too." Chen Siyan noticed Wei Xueqing in the back and sweetly smiled.

Wei Xueqing also smiled at Chen Siyan, "Yes, I’m here to cheer you on."

"Hmm!" Chen Siyan nodded, "I’m not afraid at all now!"

"Really amazing!" Wei Xueqing pinched Chen Siyan’s little face.

After such words, none of the four knew what else to say, and the atmosphere turned awkward.

After a while, Chen Siyan lifted her head to Yang Chen and said, "Brother, I..."

Seeing Chen Siyan’s hesitating and stammering manner, Yang Chen could tell she was nervous and reassured, "Don’t worry, the surgery will soon be over. Once this is over, you’ll be fine."

Chen Siyan fell silent.

Yang Chen, seeing the lowered head of Chen Siyan, frowned slightly.

Ye Xin and Wei Xueqing exchanged looks, also a bit worried.

Yang Chen squatted down, looking up at Chen Siyan, and softly asked, "What’s wrong?"

Chen Siyan suddenly smiled and said to Yang Chen, "It’s fine, I just wanted to say that you and my sister-in-law must be happy!"

She looked at Ye Xin, "Sis, my brother’s really good, he cares but doesn’t express well, like a block of wood, don’t resent him. Truthfully, my brother is really great!"

As she spoke, tears rolled down from Chen Siyan’s eyes, evoking heartache.

Ye Xin quickly said, "How could I? I really love your brother and I won’t leave him."

Chen Siyan, speaking for herself, "Actually, my brother loves snacks a lot, but because I’m greedy, he won’t eat them often. He gives me the snacks from the director. Once, while I was eating walnuts, my brother cracked them for me using the door; he didn’t eat any. Returning, I saw him picking walnut crumbs off the ground. He gave everything to me, so he’s the best brother. Sis, I’m sure he’ll be the best man too, so take good care of him."

"My brother is kinda silly, too sentimental. When Sister Ting was around, he shouldered everything for her. Even when the director beat him till bleeding, he didn’t say a word. He’s stubborn; sometimes, no matter what you say, he’s unyielding..."

Ye Xin, wiping tears, said, "Yanyan, rest assured, I’ll take good care of your brother."

Chen Siyan nodded, looking at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen’s face was tense, his eyes somber, brows deeply furrowed.

"Brother, saying all this, I understand. I’ve failed a transplant once; there’s a 50% chance, but it’s really a matter of life and death. If Heaven lets me live, I’ll live; if I’m to die, I can’t help it."

Yang Chen furrowed his brows, clenching his fist.

"So, some things I need to tell you. Brother, I remember all your kindness, every bit is in my heart. Though we’re orphans, I’m glad to have met you. With you, I’m the happiest person in the world. From the moment you returned, I was thrilled but wanted to jump off! I know you’d never give up on me, you’d work hard to earn money for me. I knew you’d never abandon me, but I didn’t want to burden you. Your love and duty with the director is enough for me. Everyday pain from chemotherapy wears me down, it’s really unbearable."

"Don’t say silly things!" Yang Chen’s voice was hoarse.

With tear-stained cheeks, Chen Siyan’s composure was unusual, "Right, brother, one more thing. This might not matter knowing by sis, I’ll tell you anyway. Teacher Ding is actually Sister Ting’s friend."

Yang Chen’s brows suddenly furrowed, surprise flashed in his eyes.

Chen Siyan said, "Don’t hold grudges against Sister Ting. She really didn’t abandon me; when I first got sick, she brought money. But this disease, as you know, is like a bottomless pit. She found her parents, gained money, but couldn’t use it all on me. So while she didn’t come, Teacher Ding often did; I’m sure she sent heart through him. Also... Sister Ting said, tell you she’s different now, don’t take past words seriously."

Yang Chen clenched his fist, then released, his arms gently trembling as he raised his hand to pat Chen Siyan’s head gently, "Silly girl, why say that now? You’ll get better, I’ll wait for you, then take you traveling!"

"Hmm! If Heaven lets me live!" Chen Siyan smiled innocently.

Watching Chen Siyan’s smile, Yang Chen couldn’t hold back, he turned around, "I’m going out for a smoke!"