Sheng Xiangsi refreshed the web page, but the myriad of links left her dizzy, seemingly without any useful information.
She thought for a moment, then re-entered her search: "mantis biting mantis…"
The page refreshed, and she found one relevant entry.
**"After mating, the female mantis bites off the male mantis's head and devours him!"**
Sheng Xiangsi stared blankly at the screen: ...
…
A few days later, in the middle of the night.
At the Fu residence.
Due to Fu Mingzhu's post-surgery recovery, Fu Hanjiang had been staying at the old house during this period.
In the dead of night, he was already fast asleep.
Woken by the ringtone of his phone, he felt a wave of irritation, but upon seeing the caller ID, he suddenly became more alert.
It was Fu Hanchuan's attending physician.
"Hello?"
"Second Master, the eldest young master has woken up!"
"!!"
Fu Hanjiang's body tensed, every hair standing on end, his scalp tingling.
Still not quite believing it, fearing it was a dream, he demanded, "Say that again!"
"The eldest young master is awake! He opened his eyes!"
"!!"
This was wonderful news!
Instantly, a huge wave of emotion surged in Fu Hanjiang's eyes, uncontrollably spilling out.
After all these years, his big brother had finally woken up!
His big brother would no longer have to lie in that cold bed, covered in tubes and machines, for the rest of his life!
"Second Master?"
On the other end, the doctor inquired, "When will you be coming over?"
Fu Hanjiang collected himself, unable to suppress his excitement, his eyes slightly red as he spoke in a hoarse, trembling voice.
"Now! I'm coming right now!"
His big brother had woken up; naturally, he had to go immediately!
"Yes, sir."
Hanging up the phone, Fu Hanjiang hurried to change clothes, but as he walked to the wardrobe, he suddenly turned back.
"Grandma! Right, Grandma!"
Such monumental news couldn't be withheld from his grandmother, even if it was the middle of the night.
It wasn't about fearing her waking up angry; it was that he needed to share this joy with someone!
Thus, in the middle of the night, Fu Hanjiang and Fu Mingzhu left the Fu residence and headed to the private hospital where Fu Hanchuan was.
"Wuwu…"
In the car, Fu Mingzhu couldn't stop crying.
"Grandma."
Fu Hanjiang's own eyes were moist as he handed tissues to his grandmother. "You can't cry like this. I know you're happy, but you need to take care of your health."
"You know, but you still say it?"
Fu Mingzhu, her eyes red, glared at her grandson.
"Do you think I want to cry? I can't control it! Wuwu… My poor Hanchuan, he woke up, he finally woke up! Ah…"
The old lady clutched her chest. "I thought he would lie there for the rest of his life, never opening his eyes until I was buried."
Hearing this, Fu Hanjiang's heart ached.
"He wouldn't do that. Big Brother is filial, and now he's awake."
Tonight, Yao Leyi was filming night scenes and wasn't at the Fu residence.
"Ah…"
Fu Mingzhu sighed. "Of all nights to be absent, it had to be when Hanchuan woke up. How unfortunate for her not to be there."
"Don't worry."
Fu Hanjiang reassured his grandmother, "I've already contacted her manager. Leyi will come back immediately after her shoot."
"That's the best we can do."
…
The hospital room was very quiet.
Since it was late, only a wall light was on, casting a soft glow.
Fu Hanjiang supported Fu Mingzhu as they tiptoed to the bedside.
On the bed, Fu Hanchuan lay with his eyes closed, looking just like he did when he was comatose.
"This…"
Fu Mingzhu, her old eyes cloudy, looked at the doctor in confusion.
The doctor understood her question. "Madam Fu, don't worry. The young master just woke up; he's just asleep now. Try holding his hand and talking to him."
"Alright…"
Fu Mingzhu lifted her hand, trembling, and held Fu Hanchuan's hand.
She opened her mouth, but tears rolled down before she could speak. She dared not raise her voice. "Hanchuan, Hanchuan… it's Grandma. Grandma's here to see you."
Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound, all eyes on Fu Hanchuan.
Afraid of missing anything.
Finally, Fu Hanchuan's eyelids fluttered, and very slowly, he opened his eyes. He first saw Fu Mingzhu, then his gaze shifted to Fu Hanjiang standing beside her.
"Big Brother." Fu Hanjiang stepped forward to let him see more clearly. "It's Hanjiang. I came with Grandma."
"..."
Instantly, tears filled Fu Hanchuan's eyes, slowly rolling down his cheeks.
Fu Mingzhu couldn't hold back any longer and clutched her grandson's hand, sobbing.
"Hanchuan, my Hanchuan!"
Fu Hanjiang, worried about his grandmother's health, held her steady. "Grandma, don't cry like this. Big Brother will feel bad seeing you cry."
"..."
Hearing this, Fu Mingzhu barely managed to stop her tears.
But Fu Hanchuan's reaction was far from what she had imagined.
She looked at the doctor, seeking an explanation—wasn't he supposed to be awake?
Was being awake just about opening his eyes?
From the moment they arrived, her grandson hadn't uttered a single word!
The doctor understood her concern and explained, "Madam Fu, don't worry. This is normal after waking up…"
After all, he had been in a coma for many years. After waking up, he needed a rehabilitation process.
Currently, Fu Hanchuan was just conscious.
But he was like a child again, needing to relearn speaking, walking, and all self-care abilities.
"Madam Fu, rest assured, he will get better with time."
"Oh."
Fu Mingzhu felt relieved, gently patting Fu Hanchuan's hand. "Did you hear that? You'll get better. No rush."
Fu Hanchuan couldn't speak, his blinking slow, but his tears flowed more freely.
Knowing he understood, Fu Mingzhu, though her heart ached, continued crying. "Tired, aren't you? I'm sorry we woke you so late. Sleep, Grandma's here with you."
"Yes."
Fu Hanjiang added, "I'm here too, Big Brother."
Fu Hanchuan couldn't speak, so he slowly closed his eyes.
After he fell asleep, Fu Hanjiang supported Fu Mingzhu to the outer room where the doctor awaited, needing to discuss Fu Hanchuan's condition in detail.
"Give me the truth."
Fu Mingzhu's expression was serious. Once the head of the Fu family, her presence was still commanding.
"Can our Hanchuan return to normal?"
"Well…"
The doctor hesitated but spoke honestly, "I can't say for certain. In medicine, nothing is absolute, and recovery varies from person to person…"
Seeing Fu Mingzhu's displeased expression, he quickly added, "But I assure you, we will do our utmost for the young master. Madam Fu, we must have faith."
He looked at Fu Hanjiang for support.
Fu Hanjiang, feeling a weight on his shoulders, knew he couldn't afford to panic. With his brother not fully recovered, the Fu family still relied on him.