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No such thing as a dutiful son at the bedside of a chronically ill father.
Such scenarios were common enough for the nurses to no longer find them strange, yet Chu Nanxi's daily visits stirred some emotion in them.
"Nurse," Chu Nanxi stood up, "how is Grandfather doing today?"
"All his vital signs are stable." The young nurse's gaze fell on Chu Nanxi's fingers resting on the elder's arm, her heart couldn't help but feel a twinge of pity, "Miss Chu, the elder Chu has been in a coma for over two months now. You... might want to prepare yourself."
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
The old man had been comatose for over two months without any sign of awakening, making the hope of regaining consciousness increasingly faint. It was very possible he could remain in this state indefinitely as a vegetative patient.
"I understand what you mean." Chu Nanxi turned to look at the elderly man's face, "As long as there's even a sliver of hope, I won't give up!"
In this world, apart from her father, her grandfather had been the kindest to her.
After her father passed away, her grandfather was her only kin; she didn't want to lose him as well.
The nurse nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of Elder Chu."
"Thank you!" After expressing her gratitude to the doctor, Chu Nanxi bent down to tuck in the elder's blanket, "Grandfather, get some rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow."
After leaving the hospital, Chu Nanxi headed straight for the Xilan Cafe.
By the time she arrived at the cafe, her assistant and agent Julie was already seated in a corner of the cafe.
Seeing her, Julie pushed the mocha coffee on the table towards her.
"I've completed the paperwork for the school; you can register at any time. I've also brought everything you asked for," Julie stated.
"Okay," replied Chu Nanxi, her response short and to the point.
"How is Mr. Chu doing?"
Chu Nanxi shrugged her shoulders, "Same as usual."
"There's one week left until the deadline. Will you be able to submit your work on time?"
Chu Nanxi thought for a moment, "No problem."
"Gewei Publishing invited you to attend an event, I've already declined on your behalf."
Julie lifted her eyes to the girl holding the coffee across from her, her intent to say more halted.
"What's wrong?" Chu Nanxi asked, noticing her expression.
"On the plane, I met a surgeon who specializes in dermatology..." Julie cautiously weighed her words, "How about I make an appointment for you..."
Chu Nanxi's expression remained unruffled.
"No need."
Julie sighed quietly to herself, and said no more.
If it hadn't been for the scar on her face, it wouldn't have been an exaggeration to call her a nation's beauty.
Every time she saw that scar, Julie felt an inward protest on her behalf.
If God had given her such a beautiful face, why add that scar?
This was more cruel than being born plain.
"I'm moving out of the Chu Family house tonight. Keep the things you brought in a hotel room for now," stated Chu Nanxi.
"Where will you be going?"
"To the Li Family."
"The Li Family?" Julie sat up straight, "Which Li Family?"
"The Li Family of Li Hannian," confirmed Chu Nanxi.
Julie almost choked on her coffee, "The pianist Li Hannian?"
Chu Nanxi nodded, "The Li and Chu families are arranging a marriage. He's going to marry me..."
Cough—
Julie spit out all her coffee.
Chu Nanxi, having anticipated this reaction, quickly raised a napkin to protect her own coffee and face.
The coffee sprayed onto the napkin, saving her and her coffee from disaster.
Grabbing the napkin from Chu Nanxi's hand, Julie's eyes blazed with burning curiosity.
"When did you two start dating, and how come I know nothing about it? Did he propose to you? When did he ask..."
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