He hadn't expected his father, who was usually strong and healthy, to suddenly become like this.
The doctor said his father's body only looked strong on the outside, but internally, a significant amount of cancer had developed.
It was like a giant ancient tree that looked massive from the outside, but its trunk had already been completely eaten away by termites from the inside.
This was exactly how his father was now; the cancer in his body had already spread everywhere.
It could be said that he was in the late stages of cancer, and it was already a miracle that his father could hold on for another day.
"If only I had brought my father for a check-up sooner... would things not have turned out like this..."
The man muttered in frustration, running his hands through his hair. If only he hadn't listened to his father's refusal and had insisted on bringing him to the hospital for an examination, none of this would have happened.
The current spread of cancer was already at a very dangerous stage; ordinary doctors couldn't save his father.
But those renowned ace doctors from overseas weren't people he could just invite.
"This is all my fault..."
A bitter smile appeared on the man's pale and haggard face.
If only he had brought his father for a check-up years earlier, it wouldn't have come to this.
His father was on the verge of death, and he could do nothing. As a son, he was a complete failure.
Creak...
The door was gently pushed open, and a bright light shone into the dim room.
"Um... Mr. He Feng... there's... there's a young lady looking for you..."
The nurse who poked her head in said softly, occasionally glancing back at someone behind her with a dazed expression.
She was even stammering a bit, as if she was very excited about something.
"Mm, I know."
He Feng took a deep breath and then forcefully patted his cheeks, the crisp sound echoing in the silent room.
It must be He Xue. He couldn't appear too downcast in front of her.
It wasn't time for He Xue to know the truth yet. He would delay it for as long as possible.
If He Xue found out that their father was critically ill, it would be a huge blow to her.
"He Xue, you child, didn't I tell you not to come anymore..."
He Feng tidied his appearance and walked out of the ward, putting on a serious expression.
But as he was speaking, he realized the woman in front of him was not his daughter, He Xue.
Instead, it was a young, beautiful girl dressed in a stylish OL outfit, looking no more than a few years older than He Xue.
However, the mature aura she exuded made He Feng pause for a moment, and the presence she carried made him instinctively take a few steps back.
"Hello, Mr. He Feng. It's nice to meet you. Please guide me."
Yao Shi said with a cold expression, extending her right hand to He Feng.
"H-hello... May I ask who you are..."
He Feng, stunned for a moment, reached out and shook her hand briefly.
He was a little bewildered. Who was this cold and aloof beautiful girl?
He Xue's friend? She didn't look like a student. This girl looked more like a secretary.
"I am merely a maid who has come to assist you under orders."
"Mr. He Jingao's condition is worsening, and he needs surgery as soon as possible."
Yao Shi turned her gaze towards He Jingao in the ward. It was only a matter of time before the cancer spread throughout his body.
There was still a glimmer of hope. If the cancer were to worsen completely, even a god couldn't save him then.
They needed to race against time and perform surgery on He Jingao in the shortest possible time.
"What? Orders? A maid?"
He Feng was a bit confused by the girl's words.
He even felt like the girl was playing a prank on him, deliberately putting on this act.
"Mr. He Feng, this young lady is a personal secretary to someone important. You can rest assured."
"If it's this young lady, she will definitely be able to help you."
The nurse standing beside He Feng said in a low voice.
Although she didn't know who this young lady really was.
But being able to summon Doctor Li Hua, who had just gone overseas, was not something an ordinary person could do.
"Is... is that so... But why are you helping us..."
He Feng glanced at the nurse beside him. Medical staff wouldn't lie to him.
But if that were the case, wouldn't it be even stranger? Who was this important person willing to help them voluntarily?
"You can understand it as a whim of that adult, or you can understand it as your family's..."
Yao Shi paused here for a moment, then shook her head after a brief silence, deciding not to continue.
Instead, she took out a completed schedule from her jacket pocket and handed it to He Feng for review.
"We have already prepared the surgery schedule for Mr. He for you."
"I hope you don't mind my unauthorized arrangements. Time waits for no one, and you should know Mr. He's current physical condition better than I do."
Seeing He Feng, who was speechless with shock, Yao Shi slowly bowed to him.
"Then, Mr. He Feng, this humble woman will take her leave."
With that, Yao Shi calmly departed.
She left behind a He Feng clutching the schedule, his face filled with excitement, and a little nurse looking on with adoration.
"Dr. Li... Dr. Li Hua is back..."
The delicate and beautiful handwriting on the white paper clearly indicated it was a girl's notes.
He Feng stared intently at the last item on the schedule.
"Tonight at 23:00, Dr. Li Hua will personally perform the surgery."
"Yes, Mr. He Feng, Dr. Li Hua was invited back by that lady just now."
"Dr. Li Hua was so eager to participate in this competition. I really don't know what kind of magic that lady used..."
The little nurse gazed at Yao Shi's departing back with stars in her eyes. That cool older sister was so awesome.
"Who is that woman..."
He Feng stared blankly at Yao Shi's retreating figure. Being able to invite Dr. Li Hua back so easily wasn't something money alone could achieve.
What kind of background did that seemingly young girl have...
Chapter Nineteen: The Encounter Between Women
"If only I hadn't overthought things yesterday. This is the first time I've had insomnia."
He Xue, with slightly disheveled hair, rushed into the hospital lobby. Her delicate, pretty face looked tired.
It was as if she had been suffering from insomnia all night, with bloodshot eyes and dark circles that made her appear haggard.
She had originally planned to arrive early today to visit her grandfather, but she had overslept.
"Sigh... I really don't know what I was thinking..."
He Xue murmured, rubbing her temples. The entire night, she had been thinking about the boy wearing the KFC bucket hat.
Why did Mr. KFC, sitting alone on the bench in the dead of night, seem so lonely at first?
All night, He Xue kept replaying the scene, looping it countless times.
It was as if she were possessed. No matter how much she tried to forget him, the cute and goofy KFC bucket hat would appear in the depths of her mind.
Bang
As He Xue was lowering her head, thinking about Mr. KFC, she collided head-on with someone emerging from around the corner.
Both of them stumbled back a few steps, and He Xue lost her footing, falling directly to the ground.
"I'm truly sorry. I was spacing out, which is why I didn't see you."
Knowing it was her fault, He Xue quickly apologized to the other person.
She had been distracted earlier, otherwise, she wouldn't have bumped into them. It was her fault.
But after a long moment, she didn't hear any complaints or dissatisfaction from the other person.
"Um, are you alright?"
He Xue, sitting on the cold ground, placed her hands on the hem of her skirt and spoke apologetically.
But when she saw the person in front of her, she couldn't help but cover her mouth. The professional beauty before her was almost unbelievably beautiful.
"I'm fine. Are you alright?"
Yao Shi shook her head. It was just a minor collision.
But when Yao Shi saw the girl in front of her, she suddenly froze. Wasn't this He Xue, the companion and classmate of the Young Master?
She hadn't expected to meet her in this way, which was quite a surprise.
It seemed she was here to visit He Jingao, but the girl's condition didn't seem to be very good.
Was it because of insomnia? Yao Shi glanced at He Xue's face without hiding her thoughts.
Although she had used light makeup to conceal the imperfections around her eyes, the fatigue and exhaustion in her eyes were undeniable.
"Can you stand up?"
Yao Shi bent down and extended her hand to the girl before her.
She had encountered a classmate of Young Master Wu Liang here. What should she do?
However, He Xue clearly didn't know that she was Young Master Wu Liang's personal maid. Even if she interacted with him, there wouldn't be any issue.
"No need to trouble you! It's fine! I'm fine!! It was all because of me just now..."
He Xue clutched the hem of her skirt and quickly got to her feet, though her backside still ached faintly.
However, He Xue was soon captivated by the woman before her. The other woman's beauty was on par with Teacher Ye's.
Furthermore, the aloof and cold demeanor that kept everyone at a distance only added a unique charm to her.
"Please don't mind such a small matter, Miss He Xue. But I have something to attend to now, so I must take my leave."
After a brief exchange with He Xue, Yao Shi simply bypassed her and walked straight out of the hall.
Without lingering for another second, she left the place without looking back.
"What an aloof woman..."
He Xue murmured blankly, watching Yao Shi's retreating figure.
Huh? Wait? Why did that beautiful woman know her name?
He Xue froze for a moment at this thought. That beauty actually knew her.
But when He Xue tried to chase after her to ask, she found that the woman had already vanished from the hall, disappearing without a trace.
"She's gone..."
He Xue lowered her head with a hint of regret. After all, she had never encountered a woman as beautiful as that.
But since the other person had already left, all she could do was ask her father.
"Father's friend... I have a feeling she's not..."
He Xue bit her fingertip and muttered softly. Even her father wouldn't know someone like that.
That beauty just now, no matter how she looked at it, didn't seem like someone from the same world as her
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