A while later as they were still talking, a nurse came in with food. They helped him sit and Li Mei accompanied him as he ate his food. Stepping outside, Li Fei found Jianyu still around and surprised, she asked," You're still here?" "Yes, how is he now?" he asked. "He's alright. Jianyu, thank you so much for everything you've done for us," she said sincerely. "Anytime. How was your trip?" he asked.
"It was good." Silence came in between until Li Jiang came to where they were and said," Li Fei, I need to go to the company to handle some things. If at all anything happens please call me." When she nodded, he looked at Jianyu and asked," Ain't you coming along?" "I want to first see him and convey my greetings," he said and Li Jiang patted his back before saying," Thank you, really. Please excuse me."
The two went to the cafeteria to get something warm to eat and drink.
"Thank you once again, Jianyu. Really," she said sipping on her coffee she had bought alongside a sandwich. "I think you guys should stop thanking me already. I do everything because I want to and I don't expect anything in return," he said.
He looked at her as she ate and he hardly thought.
During these past days, he had searched through all the Jin Liweis and among the many he got, the most influential was the business man in Shanghai. Not to mention, both Li Fei and the man had a history as she had been the cause of his wife's death. Naturally, the man had to loathe her but Jianyu knew that things always don't go the way we want. Could it be that he is her boyfriend or it's just a coincidence? Not to forget, she was in Shanghai where the same man stays. He didn't believe in coincidences.
He wanted to ask her but he was afraid of her reaction. She might think he's stalking her which he didn't want.
When they went back, Li Bao was done with his food and Jianyu went to see him.
"My wife told me everything that happened. Thank you for being so kind," he praised him. "It was my pleasure to be of help. I think I should get going," he said and bid them farewell before leaving.
As the three remained in the room, the patient asked," When I'm I leaving this place? I want to go home already." "They said that we can take you back home in the evening," Li Mei answered. "That's a relief," he mumbled. "Li Bao, there's something you need to know." Looking at her questioningly, she continued," You have to undergo surgery. You've were diagnosed with prostate cancer."
"I don't want to have surgery," he said. "But it's the most efficient way to save you since it hasn't yet spread out of the prostate gland. It should happen at least two weeks from now," she explained. "I prefer not to have it. I better live the rest of my days with you all," he said. Li Mei helplessly looked at Li Fei who said," Dad, at least promise that you're going to think about it in these two weeks. We can't afford to lose you especially if there is a chance to save you. We will never forgive ourselves if anything happens to you. Please." Li Bao took a while to say," I will see when we go back home." "Thank you," she said. At least, there was some hope.
In the late afternoon, Li Fei spoke to Jin Liwei for the third time and told him all that was happening. "We are just hoping he accepts to have the surgery," she said. "Yes. And even if he doesn't agree, I think you should go ahead with the procedure without his consent," he said. "I'm considering that to. We shall have to wait for his last decision though," she said. "Is that man Yan Jianyu still there?" he asked. "He left in the morning." "Okay. You shouldn't worry. I'm here for anything and don't hesitate to tell me if anything is needed," he said. "Yes thank you. I love you," she subconsciously said. "Take care," he replied before the call ended.
Going back inside, her mother said," I think you should go home and have some rest. I will take care of the rest." "You're sure?" "Yes, the worst is over. You must be exhausted from the trip. I will handle his discharge and bring him back home," she said. "Okay. Take care of yourself," she said.
Going back home, Li Fei went to her room and took a nap for she was surely tired.
She was woken up by the Butler who told her that her parents had come back. Looking at the time, it was six and she got out of the bed to have a shower.
Going downstairs, she was surprised to see Jianyu here.
She joined them in the parlour and went to sit besides her father asking about his condition. Sitting in opposite directions, Li Mei's distinct eyes caught on the faint hickey that was on her daughter's neck and she internally sighed. Remembering that her lover lives in Shanghai, she now understood. There was even a possibility that she had been staying at his place.
After dinner, Li Fei wanted to walk her father to the bedroom but her mother was quick to do it. Li Jiang also excused himself and went out of the house to leave the two in the dining room. "I didn't mean to come here," he started to explain," After work I decided to pass by the hospital and I found that your father was being discharged. Your mother asked me to come for dinner and I couldn't reject." "It's okay Jianyu. You don't have to explain yourself. After all, you're like family, isn't it?" she asked and he didn't know what to say. "Uhm...thank you. I will be taking my leave I guess," he said. "Thanks for everything again. Have a safe journey and a good night," she said. "Have a good night too," he said before taking his leave.
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