Beijing.
Even from far away, the still and grave air stabbed Jun hard as he rushed towards his families. He abruptly stopped in his tracks, watching Serena and Yubi trembling and crying as they waited in front of the operation theatre.
"Mom…" Yunru dashed towards them and bent on his knees. He held her face with his reddened eyes bawling out tears. "Bro. W-where is Bro? He is o-okay, right? Bro Nian said that he will be just fine. He is very strong!"
Yubi jumped into her brother's embrace and sobbed loudly. "Yunru, you are back…Bro is st-still in the operation…" she gasped as she cried. "Why is it taking such a long time?"
Chen Liling hushed her granddaughter and gently caressed her head, wiping her eyes continuously. "Th-there is nothing wrong with taking more time. We want to see Zixin all fine and safe, right? As long as…" tears brimmed in her eyes, "he stands on his feet safe and sound, I-I don't care how long it takes. We should be patient."
