Yuanxi was startled and quickly asked, "What happened?"
The young man with light brown hair seemed to have rushed back all the way, panting heavily and his face turning red as he uttered these words.
His name was Cai Wen, one of the twelve people who stayed behind. His parents had some savings and bought the house next to Yuanxi's, becoming neighbors.
Because of Yuanxi's lifesaving grace, they had always been very hospitable to Yuanxi's family. After the first month when Linsuyun closed her doors to guests, they frequently visited each other, and their relationship was good. So, it was only natural for Cai Wen to be so anxious when something happened to Yuancheng.
Seeing Cai Wen like this, Yuanxi didn't have time to ask for details. He urged him, "Where is my uncle? Take me there."
Cai Wen nodded frantically and was about to run out.
Linsuyun, who was holding little Yuanchi in the bedroom, came out when she heard the commotion and asked, "What happened?"
Linsuyun wasn't an ordinary woman. In fact, her personality was sometimes even stronger than that of a man. Therefore, Yuanxi didn't think about hiding it from her and said, "Something happened to Uncle Yuan. Xiao Wen came to get me, so I'm going to see what's going on."
Linsuyun didn't panic when she heard this but furrowed her brows slightly and said to Yuanxi, "Go quickly. I'll take care of Xiaozhe at home. If anything happens, contact me."
Yuanxi agreed, put on his shoes, and was about to leave. Just before he left, he hesitated for a moment, returned to the bedroom, and put a device that looked like a remote control but was actually a weapon called "Light Pulse" in his pocket. It never hurts to be cautious.
Cai Wen led Yuanxi, running all the way. On the way, Cai Wen told Yuanxi everything he knew.
Uncle Yuan had been in a car accident!
On Blue Star, the Federation did not provide a large amount of resources, and the technological level was not considered high. They didn't have flying cars, but there were cars running on the ground.
The island where Yuanxi and the others were located was the largest on Blue Star and was directly named Blue Island after the planet. Blue Island had a high population density, with over 80,000 people. This number was insignificant in the entire Federation, but on this planet with a population of only about 200,000, Blue Island accounted for nearly fifty percent, making it the most prosperous island.
Because of this, Blue Island was developed thoroughly, and the ground transportation was well developed with a relatively large number of vehicles. Since there was no advanced city's intelligent system like the capital planet, everything still relied on humans, and accidents were hard to avoid.
When Yuanxi heard about the car accident, his heart sank. As a person from the 20th century on Earth, he had witnessed too much of this. How many lives were lost, how many families were shattered because of accidents?
He had just found a family... Yuanxi shook his head abruptly. It wasn't a time to feel lost. He had to pull himself together, assess the situation first. After all, this was the future society, where medical conditions were hundreds of times more advanced than before. No matter what, he wouldn't let anything happen to his uncle.
They hailed a cab and arrived at the hospital in just five minutes. Yuanxi got out of the car and rushed in without stopping. After some inquiries, they found the ward.
Yuanxi's heart finally settled when he pushed open the door to the ward and saw Yuancheng resting by the bed.
It was a single ward with good conditions. The bed was tilted at a 45-degree angle, and Yuancheng was leaning against it. His expression and appearance seemed no different from usual, and he didn't have any obvious injuries.
Yuancheng wasn't someone who was good at expressing emotions. In fact, he was often a bit taciturn. However, when he saw Yuanxi, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. It's just a scratch. It's blown out of proportion."
Although Yuanxi already knew he was fine, hearing Yuancheng say it made him truly relieved. Now that he had a chance, he looked around.
There were three other people in the ward—a middle-aged man with gray hair who looked to be in his seventies, a slightly chubby middle-aged man, and a young girl with her hair tied in a ponytail.
When they saw Yuanxi enter, the slightly chubby middle-aged man quickly walked over, held Yuanxi's hand, and said, "Child, you must be my little brother Yuan's son, right? Ah, you don't know. Thanks to your Uncle Yuan, if it weren't for him, my elderly father would... would..." He didn't finish his sentence as his voice choked up.
The young girl quickly supported him, her delicate face filled with gratitude, and perhaps a tinge of guilt and fear.
Yuanxi arranged for everyone to sit down before getting to know the whole story.
This family's surname was Wang, and Yuanxi was correct in his judgment. Wang Lao was already eighty years old, and there hadn't been significant breakthroughs in human aging despite the advancements in technology. Although many diseases could be cured, the aging of the body couldn't be stopped, and living to a hundred was already considered long-lived. So, even though Wang Lao was healthy, he was still quite old, and his physical abilities couldn't keep up.
Originally, Wang Xueqing, his granddaughter, was supporting him for a walk, but she got distracted by a phone call halfway. Wang Lao was standing there without much interest and happened to see a seat across the road where he could rest.
Despite his old age, Wang Lao still had a good physique and believed he could cross the road without any problems. Little did he know that he couldn't dodge a car that had no regard for others.
But Wang Lao was already old, and his physical reactions couldn't keep up anymore. He couldn't avoid the car, and at this moment, Wang Xueqing heard the honking but was too far away to react. Thanks to Yuancheng, who made a flying leap, Wang Lao was saved. In the process, Yuancheng protected Wang Lao, and his entire back hit the ground, causing him to faint.
At first glance, it seemed severe, which frightened Cai Wen, who happened to pass by. He quickly notified the hospital to pick them up and rushed to find Yuanxi.
But when they arrived at the hospital and checked, they realized it was only external injuries, and Wang Lao was perfectly fine.
The driver who caused the accident was terrified. The car was impounded by the traffic police, and the driver was taken away for questioning.
All in all, it was a close call.
Wang Qingnian expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Yuancheng and Yuanxi, and he genuinely meant it. His daughter Wang Xueqing felt much more embarrassed. She blamed herself for being careless, so she felt guilty and scared.
Knowing the whole story, Yuanxi was completely at ease. He Knowing the whole story, Yuanxi was completely at ease. He turned to Wang Qingnian and said, "Uncle Wang, let's not dwell on it. The important thing is that everyone is fine. I... " He paused for a moment, glanced at Yuancheng, and continued, "I'm proud to be his son for what he did."
When he said "dad," the Wang family didn't think much of it, but it stunned Yuancheng. He looked at Yuanxi, and the corners of his usually tightly closed mouth lifted slightly, revealing a hint of happiness in his dark eyes.
Yuanxi felt a little embarrassed, but he had long had this idea. Yuancheng and his wife didn't have any children, and Yuanxi didn't have parents. Although he hadn't explicitly mentioned it, he had considered them as very important family members deep in his heart.
Because of this incident, the two families unexpectedly got to know each other and discovered that they were both straightforward people. Wang Qingnian, in particular, liked Yuanxi more and more as he saw him. This boy was good-looking and had a cheerful personality. His words and actions were likable, making people naturally drawn to him.
As for Wang Xueqing, she couldn't help but steal glances at Yuanxi from time to time.
Finally, at Wang Qingnian's insistence, Yuancheng reluctantly underwent a full-body examination. It wasn't until the doctor confirmed with absolute certainty that there was no problem that they completed the discharge procedures.
Wang Qingnian had a car and insisted on driving Yuancheng and his family home. Yuancheng didn't refuse, and Yuanxi informed Linsuyun about the situation in advance. Linsuyun was relieved on the other end.
Back at Yuan's house, Wang Xueqing, who had arrived earlier, brought bags of gifts. It seemed that she had bought a bunch of them on her father's instructions.
They initially declined, but under Wang Qingnian's insistence, Yuancheng reluctantly accepted them.
As everyone entered the house, Wang Qingnian finally learned that Yuanxi had a son, which surprised him. Before, Wang Xueqing had occasionally stolen glances at Yuanxi because she had never seen such a cheerful and handsome boy before. She couldn't help but feel a little interested. But now, after seeing little Yuanchi, she was instantly captivated by this adorable child. Oh my, he was really too cute. With such a clean and beautiful little guy, there were few women who could resist him. Any lingering disappointment in her heart vanished instantly.
Although little Yuanchi was just a two-month-old baby, he was quite playful. When someone smiled at him, he imitated it. When someone tried to talk to him, he would make incomprehensible monosyllabic sounds, which was incredibly adorable. Wang Xueqing's attention was completely captured by little Yuanchi, and she completely forgot about Yuanxi for the time being.
Everyone praised little Yuanchi, and Yuanxi was extremely proud. It made him even happier than being praised himself. His eyes curved, and he smiled with great delight.
While talking, Wang Qingnian was about to leave. Yuanxi quickly stopped him and said, "Uncle Wang, it's getting late. Stay and have dinner. Since you and my dad get along well, sit down and have a drink."
Wang Qingnian quickly replied, "How can I disturb you? Why don't we go out to eat?"
Yuanxi said, "It's just our two families. There's no need to spend money going out. Uncle Wang, if you trust me, just sit down and chat with my dad. I'll cook some home-cooked dishes for you to taste."
When Yuanxi said this, Wang Qingnian no longer refused and happily said, "Alright!"
Yuanxi rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen. Wang Qingnian couldn't help but feel emotional as he said to Yuancheng, "Brother, you really have a good son. Look at his enthusiasm. I envy him."
Yuancheng's heart was warmed, and even though he wasn't someone who showed his emotions easily, he couldn't hide his joy at the moment.
Yuanxi had a good understanding of the ingredients available here. Unlike the future novels he had read, where everything was consumed as nutrient solutions and vegetables, fruits, and grains were very expensive and rare, it was quite the opposite here.
Fortunately, the essence remained unchanged. The major categories of food hadn't changed. Grains, vegetables, meat, seafood, fish... they could all be classified as such.
Moreover, Yuanxi recognized many familiar vegetables. With his previous experience assisting a chef in a star-rated hotel, preparing a sumptuous dinner was not a problem.
The kitchen was only separated from the living room by one door, so Yuanxi could hear the conversation between Wang Qingnian and Yuancheng. It started with some small talk until a certain sentence caught Yuanxi's attention, causing him to perk up his ears.
Wang Qingnian said, "Brother, I'll be honest with you. My daughter, she's the apple of my eye. She actually got accepted into the Federation's top agricultural university. The admission information has already been sent, and she's going to report next month."
Yuancheng replied, "That's great news. Xueqing is a good girl."
"Ai, brother, I'm worried, you know. It's not like we're just separated by a sea now. It's interstellar travel. My child has never left home before. How can I not worry... I've discussed it with her mother for a long time and thought about going with her. I've saved some money over the years and planned to transfer the farm I have..."