Mu Beiyao was acutely aware that in just a few days, Su Xing's condition had deteriorated significantly. He looked visibly thinner, having lost over ten pounds, and his complexion had turned dark and ashen; even his hair seemed to have lost its luster.
At such a critical moment, Shen Jingyu was not by Su Xing's side, which could only mean he was out seeking help. Before long, the Old Madam Shen personally came to deliver medicine to Su Xing. Mu Beiyao and Lu Xiangyi witnessed firsthand how well Su Xing was being cared for. The members of the Shen family treated him with great respect, which made Su Xing feel that perhaps this life wasn’t so bad after all. But it was merely finding joy amidst suffering.
Mu Beiyao and Lu Xiangyi did not stay for dinner. They advised Su Xing to rest more and not to worry about the company before leaving. The two of them utilized their connections, reaching out to everyone they knew for assistance. Lu Xiangyi even considered seeking help from metaphysical sources but was ultimately stopped by Rong Xigu.
Lu Xiangyi's thought process was one of desperation—he wanted to try anything that might help! However, Rong Xigu concluded: "Do you think Shen Jingyu doesn't want to try? He just doesn’t want to hear any bad news! If someone set limits on your life and told you when you would die, how torturous would that time be?"
Lu Xiangyi helplessly interrupted his own thoughts: "I was too hasty."
Days passed, and Su Xing began to adapt to his condition, maintaining a relative stability. Shen Jingyu was busy but always kept Su Xing in mind. During this time, He Xiaoqing also came to visit her daughter, which allowed her to meet her future in-laws.
What surprised Su Xing was that He Xiaoqing actually knew Shen Lao. His mother had spent quite some time chatting with Shen Lao in his study without him knowing. Su Xing could guess it was due to his own background; he knew that his biological father had once been under Shen Lao's command. However, he truly lacked the energy to ponder these matters anymore. He felt fatigued all day long, yet the pain in his lower abdomen relentlessly nagged at him.
After much hesitation, Su Xing finally confided in his aunt about his situation without letting Shen Jingyu know. "Aunt, I really don’t want to lose this first child of mine with him. If possible, I hope that if I cannot keep it, I can at least leave him a child as companionship because I fear that if there are no ties left, Shen Jingyu might become too extreme."
Shen Huairou understood her nephew's character all too well but felt helpless herself. She had already pulled many elites from her team to research this case together, yet there still seemed to be areas they had yet to explore.
"Nephew’s wife! Do you not trust your aunt’s abilities enough? Why are you always thinking about what comes next?!"
First and foremost, no matter what kind of illness you face, you need to have a strong and resilient mindset. Shen Huairou rarely comforts his patients, as most of them are highly trained soldiers with exceptional mental fortitude. However, considering how well Su Xing has been holding up, it is already quite impressive.
From the perspective of family or as a soldier, he genuinely wants to heal him and comfort him as much as possible. Let me share a case with you! Once, when I was a young girl just starting to learn about medicine, I encountered a patient who contracted Qi Du during a mission. When he returned, his body was covered in livor mortis, his hands and feet were icy cold, and his heart would stop for periods at a time.
I participated in that research. To me, he looked no different from someone about to be laid to rest. Yet he was still young, in the prime of his life, with striking features, but the illness had transformed him into a shadow of himself. We all knew that even the slightest touch or friction would send waves of pain through his entire body.
But every time he regained consciousness, he would reassure me, saying he believed we would save him. Even though he knew we were at a loss and helpless, he still held onto that unwavering belief in us. Over the course of three years, he became a miracle in our eyes!
That person is your aunt. Later on, I married him and we had two children! Initially, everyone thought he would spend the rest of his life in a nursing home and might not even live long. But look at him now—he's doing well! So don’t you think the greatness of a mother might surpass all other forces in this world? As long as you want to protect your child, you must persist and live steadfastly!
Su Xing placed a hand on his stomach: "You have such an outstanding aunt and so many excellent family members; you need to be stronger than your mother." Shen Huairou had said everything he could. As for the child's examination report, it was still not suitable to tell Su Xing!
Cheng Hui also said to Su Xing: "I always believe that there is a deep connection between mothers and their children. When he is by your side, you will feel it; if he truly doesn’t want to stay anymore, you won’t be able to hold onto him." He advised Su Xing not to be too obsessed or entangled! Everyone has their own views on different situations. However, within the Shen Family, everything passed on to Su Xing is filled with positive energy.
The situation regarding Su Xing was kept under wraps. While he quietly recuperated, Han Ruoxi received the news that her brother's revenge had been fulfilled, and it felt as if a weight had been lifted from her life.
She even took the time to write a thank-you letter to Su Xing, expressing her previous mistakes, her newfound clarity, and her blessings for him. Su Xing couldn't help but feel that she had truly changed. He had intended to invite her back to present a bouquet of flowers to Martyr, but he didn’t expect Han Ruoxi to want to remain in that village, slowly reminiscing and seeking the innocence of her childhood.
Su Xing sighed, realizing that it would be difficult to summon another fervent admirer for Shen Jingyu. However, there was still Pei Yufei nearby. Yet, he didn’t possess the same strong ambitions as Han Ruoxi.
During the past few days of frequent communication with Han Ruoxi, Shen Jingyu began to feel a hint of displeasure.
"Wife! If you entertain any more dubious thoughts, I’ll have Geng Rui take Han Ruoxi abroad!"
Su Xing looked surprised. "Huh? What did you say?"
"That big guy Geng Rui? You think he would just stay in the countryside with Han Ruoxi? He’s trying to win her heart with genuine feelings!"
"Exactly! That man has been plotting for years; his intentions are definitely deeper than Han Ruoxi's!"
"Even if he doesn’t end up with Han Ruoxi in this lifetime, it certainly won’t be anyone else!"
Su Xing, intrigued, asked her husband, "So you think you can’t compete with him?"
Shen Jingyu frowned at Su Xing. "Am I so idle? Why would I want to compete with him?"
Su Xing hesitated to continue; lately, her health had been fragile, and she felt her momentum against her husband was waning.
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