The hospital director of the military region, Duan Nan, left the intensive care unit, and once again the room fell into silence.
Lying on the hospital bed, Bai Hongfang's eyelids trembled slightly before he struggled to open them. Once his vision cleared and he could see his surroundings, his thoughts became coherent, and with a weak sigh, he said, "Everyone has to die eventually. I've come to terms with that a long time ago. Go help me with the discharge procedures. I can be treated at home just as well. I don't want to die in a hospital when my time comes."
"Dad, you absolutely cannot be discharged right now. You should stay in the hospital for treatment!" Bai Yanxin, the eldest son, tried to persuade him.
"Dad, big brother is right. Your current health condition is very grim. It's safest to stay in the hospital for treatment," said Bai Yanping, the second son, with a worried expression that was most likely feigned.
