CHAPTER 88: CHAPTER 87: SUCCESSFUL PAIRING

At one o’clock in the afternoon, the plane took off on time.

Before departing, they had already received the news that Blue Maple Group and Duo Cui’er Company had signed a formal cooperation agreement.

Wei Xueqing felt a bit conflicted.

Although they lost the Duo Cui’er cooperation project, getting Frank Gregory’s interest was also a great gain.

However, she knew that when she returned to the company, she would face a crisis.

Shangdong Group was no longer just her father’s company, with many major shareholders and a board of directors. Losing such a large deal, the board would definitely not agree!

She quietly glanced at Yang Chen, sighed inwardly, and recalled the call from Ye Xin in the morning, who had shared some things with her. However, Wei Xueqing didn’t dare tell Yang Chen, fearing he’d worry too much.

In the early morning hours, the two got off the plane, with someone there to greet them.

Wei Xueqing asked the person picking them up to take a taxi back, and said to Yang Chen: "You drive!"

Yang Chen nodded and knew it was his duty to drive and protect Wei Xueqing.

After getting in the car, Wei Xueqing said to Yang Chen: "Go to the First Affiliated Hospital!"

"What?" Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, his heart tensing up, and asked: "What’s wrong?"

Wei Xueqing said plainly: "You’ve been on a business trip for so long, I’m sure you’re worried about your sister. Let’s go to the First Affiliated Hospital first."

Hearing this, Yang Chen let out a breath and shook his head, saying: "No need. It’s so late, Yanyan must have already gone to sleep."

Wei Xueqing was a bit torn, not knowing how to inform Yang Chen. So, she simply took out her phone and called Ye Xin.

"Xinxin, we’ve landed. You tell Yang Chen!"

After speaking, Wei Xueqing handed the phone to Yang Chen.

Yang Chen furrowed his brows, feeling a sense of unease.

"Hello!" Yang Chen said in a deep voice.

"Honey, Yanyan said she misses you. Come over with Qingqing," Ye Xin replied.

Yang Chen asked gravely: "Is something wrong?"

"No, what could be wrong!" Ye Xin laughed playfully.

Yang Chen still sensed something amiss. He could clearly feel they were definitely hiding something from him!

"Speak!" Yang Chen demanded coldly. Even over the phone, Ye Xin could feel his chill.

Ye Xin hesitated for a moment before saying: "Yanyan’s bone marrow has matched successfully. A donor has been found, but Yanyan doesn’t want to undergo surgery yet and insists on waiting for your return!"

Yang Chen’s heart tightened, and he immediately said: "Wait! I’m coming right away!"

After hanging up, Yang Chen returned the phone to Wei Xueqing and said sternly: "Hold on tight!"

With that, Yang Chen stepped on the gas, and the car sped out quickly.

All the way, Wei Xueqing’s heart was practically in her throat.

Too fast!

Speeding!

The speedometer was pressing against the redline!

Heading straight for the First Affiliated Medical University Hospital!

Luckily, there weren’t many cars at night, allowing Yang Chen to push the car’s speed to the limit.

Arriving at the ward building, Yang Chen turned off the car and gripped the steering wheel, taking deep breaths.

He knows what Chen Siyan is afraid of.

The previous bone marrow transplant failed, surviving was already a blessing.

Another transplant, the chance of success is nearly negligible.

His recent research had just shown some promise, and now the bone marrow had been found, it caught him off guard.

Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen, understanding his complex emotions, and softly comforted him: "Yang Chen, don’t be afraid. Everything will turn out for the better."

Yang Chen took a deep breath and said firmly: "Let’s go!"

Then, he got out of the car.

The two entered the elevator, and as the numbers kept changing, Yang Chen’s heartbeat was quite slow.

Soon, they reached the tenth floor.

Yang Chen stepped out of the elevator and saw Qin Zhiyuan sitting in the hallway.

He hurried over, worried, and asked: "Dean, why are you still here?"

The dean was already over eighty, and seeing him still waiting here stirred a sense of pity in him. He should have long been enjoying his retirement; why exert such effort?

Seeing Yang Chen, Qin Zhiyuan stood up and said: "Xiaochen is back. Go in and see Yanyan, persuade her; this little girl doesn’t listen to me anymore."

Yang Chen nodded and said to Qin Zhiyuan: "Dean, you should go home. It’s so late, get some rest."

Qin Zhiyuan thought for a moment, then slowly nodded and said: "Alright. I suppose there’s no use for me here now. As long as you’re here, I’m reassured."

With that, Qin Zhiyuan slowly shuffled towards the elevator, his back slightly hunched.

Watching Qin Zhiyuan’s departure, Yang Chen’s nose tingled.

For all these years, it is he who owes them! Yang Chen felt deep remorse.

Outside, Yang Chen might be able to exert power and influence, but facing the aged dean, there’s nothing but helplessness.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Chen walked into the ward.

He saw that both Ye Xin and Ding Yutong were present.

Chen Siyan was in the bed wrapped up without showing herself.

Upon seeing Yang Chen, Ye Xin came over, naturally looping her arm around Yang Chen’s, like a considerate wife.

Ding Yutong nodded kindly to Yang Chen, then worriedly glanced at Chen Siyan.

Ye Xin, holding onto Yang Chen’s arm, spoke to Chen Siyan: "Yanyan, come out and see who’s here."

"No way, no way! It doesn’t matter what you say, I’m waiting for my brother to come back!" Chen Siyan replied while hiding in the bed.

"Well, I’m back now. Why won’t you see me?" Yang Chen sighed.

Chen Siyan’s body visibly flinched, and she suddenly threw off the covers to see Yang Chen.

Yang Chen frowned as he saw Chen Siyan’s pale face and swollen eyes.

Upon seeing Yang Chen, Chen Siyan’s eyes reddened, and she rushed over.

"Brother!" The trembling cry almost tore Yang Chen’s heart apart!

Yang Chen hugged Chen Siyan tightly and gently said: "Alright, alright, silly girl, I’m back now, aren’t I!"

"Wah wah! They insisted I have surgery, but I won’t! I’m afraid if I do, I’ll never come back and won’t see you again. Wah wah! You’ve only been back a few days, I don’t want to leave you, wah wah!" cried Chen Siyan, burying her face into Yang Chen’s chest.

Upon hearing her voice, the three women present all had reddened eyes.

Yang Chen’s nose felt sour; he said nothing, only held Chen Siyan tightly, letting her feel his presence.

After a long time, Chen Siyan’s sobbing finally subsided.

Yang Chen looked at Ye Xin, noticing her quietly wiping her tears with tissues to avoid smearing her eyeliner.

"Where’s her coat?" Yang Chen asked.

"Over here!" Ye Xin quickly replied, bending down to pull out a suitcase from under the bed, and taking out a pink woolen coat from it.

"I brought this back for her from Lancy Country yesterday." Ye Xin handed it to Yang Chen.

Yang Chen gave Ye Xin a thankful look; she had indeed taken great care of Chen Siyan.

Taking the wool coat, he draped it over Chen Siyan, softly saying: "Come, let’s go outside for a walk."

Chen Siyan obediently nodded.

Yang Chen said to the three: "Thank you all, I’m taking Yanyan out for a walk, please wait a moment."

"It’s alright, you go!" Ye Xin said.

Yang Chen nodded, wrapped his arm around Chen Siyan’s shoulders, and left the ward.