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Seeing his stepfather like this, Zhou Yuanchao could no longer ask him to leave.
During the night, Zhou Yuanchao was in so much pain that he couldn't sleep. His stepfather, Amur, distressed, called for a nurse, who said it was normal pain.
"Ah Bu, I'm fine, I can bear it," Zhou Yuanchao comforted his stepfather in return. This honest and reliable man had taught him to be strong. He could endure it.
Amur, feeling his pain, whispered softly, "Yuanchao, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Ah Bu is here with you, things will get better soon. When I was little, I was bitten by a wolf, and it hurt a lot. I couldn't sleep at night either, but Eji sang to me, and I will sing to you, okay?"
"Yes, that would be nice," Zhou Yuanchao nodded, "but keep your voice down, there are other patients next door."
Pleased that his stepson liked the idea, Amur nodded and said, "Okay, I'll keep it low..."
Afterwards, a soothing, distant song began to emerge from Amur's mouth as he hummed...
