The night air was crisp and cool as Xu Chenyao sped down the highway, her hands gripping the steering wheel tightly.
The headlights of her car cut through the darkness, illuminating the empty road ahead. Her mind raced with worry, replaying the frantic phone call she had received just an hour ago.
"Miss Xu, it's your grandfather," the nurse's voice had trembled on the other end. "He's collapsed. He's in the local, but it doesn't look good. You should come quickly."
Now, as the city lights faded behind her and the countryside loomed ahead, Xu Chenyao felt a knot of anxiety tightening in her chest. Her grandfather had always been a pillar of strength, a constant presence full of wisdom and warmth. The thought of him lying helpless in a clinic bed was almost too much to bear.
"Madam, don't worry I'm sure the old master would be okay.."
Anya reassured Xu Chenyao, since she did not know the way to Tangshuo so she could only allow Xu Chenyao to drive.
