In front of the giant floor-to-ceiling windows, Zheng Weiqian, with his hands in his pocket, looked into the distance. Yinglun Corporation’s headquarters are located in the center of Shanghai. Not only that, but Zheng Weiqian’s office is also located on the 20th floor so standing in front of the windows, he can see more than half of Shanghai. Looking down, he can see the small black dots of the cars and pedestrians moving through the streets. The scenery is beautiful but he has no time to appreciate it.
It’s been a month since Fang Yan left. At first, no matter how late it is, they would call each other every day and talk about their day. Later, she said that her grandmother isn’t feeling well so she wants to stay a few more days to take care of her. Although he was unwilling, he couldn’t refuse since it is her loved one. From then on, the calls became less frequent, only two or three times a week. He wanted to go look for her but because the company has a lot of contracts to work on during this period, he had no time to set out. But this time, it’s been a week and he hasn’t received a single call or text from her. Earlier, when he called her, he only heard the cold female voice of the automatic voicemail so he immediately hung up. He comforted himself by saying that something must’ve happened to the old madame’s health which is why she is busy taking care of her.
A knock brought Zheng Weiqian back from his thoughts. Shen Mulin walked in looking professional and stylish in her back suit.
“President, Xuyang’s representative is already in the conference room.” In her formal tone, she said what she needed, with no extra words.
“Okay, I’m coming right now.” After taking the documents he had prepared on the table, Zheng Weiqian turned and followed Shen Mulin to the conference room. Perhaps he should take care of all the company’s affairs and then take a short trip to Beijing. The past few days, his heart has been at unease as if something bad happened.
In a hospital in Beijing, outside of the intensive care unit, Pei Qing looked through the glass at Fang Yan who is lying on the hospital bed with a pale face. His face didn’t reveal any emotion but his tightly fisted hand revealed his mood at the moment.
Half a month ago, he was admitted to the hospital because of stomach bleeding. In the next few days, while he is still recovering, he accidentally ran into Fang Yan on a wheelchair accompanied by a nurse in the hospital garden. He couldn’t describe his shock at the time. He thought that she would be leading a happy life with Zheng Weiqian in Shanghai but he never would’ve thought that she would end up like this in the hospital.
“What are you doing here?!!” Seeing her pale face, Pei Qing couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.
Fang Yan was also surprised by to run into Pei Qing like this. Looking at the hospital gown he is wearing, Fang Yan could help but feel that they are fated. Last time, she accidentally met him in the small town, then after she returned to Beijing, she ran into him a couple of times. Now, they even ran into each other in the hospital during their worst times. She really couldn’t help but blush in shame.
“President Pei, what a coincidence.” Fang Yan tried to force herself to smile. Although she is no longer as splendid and beautiful as she was in the past, she tried her best to smile. She pointed to the clothes on his body and frowned, “What happened to you?”
The chemotherapy had made her as white as paper. Because of this, she couldn’t pull out a beautiful smile. To Pei Qing, Fang Yan’s smile at the moment seemed weak and lifeless.
“It doesn’t matter why I’m here. Why are you here?” Pei Qing over. His imposing and handsome face coming over to her. His overbearing voice made it impossible for her to refuse.
“I’m sick.” Fang Yan answered truthfully, his approach made her feel oppressed.
“What sickness? What does your complexion look back?” When he got close, he realized she got thinner, at least 20 pounds skinnier.
“Acute lymphocytic leukemia.” Since she couldn’t hide it any longer, Fang Yan could only confess.
Her volume is very soft and she has a calm smile on her face. But these three words are like a thousand pounds weights pressed on top of him, making it hard for him to breathe.
That day, he personally ran over to her attending doctor to confirm what she said. The doctor told him that her condition had begun to deteriorate and besides chemo and medication, the only thing they could do now is to wait for matching bone marrow.
That day, she grabbed his hand and begged him not to tell Fang Rui or her family about this. She said that she will work hard to undergo treatment but she doesn’t want her family to worry. Pei Qing couldn’t bear to refuse her request so he can only nod and promise her to keep it a secret.
After he was discharged from the hospital, he still comes to the hospital every day to see her. Sometimes he would accompany her to chat or sometimes they don’t say anything at all.
She didn’t lie to him; she worked hard through the treatment. Chemotherapy was originally an extremely painful process but she still persisted. The side effects of the chemo are also very afflicting. After each session, she would feel weak, drowsy, nauseous and have a lack of appetite, fever, and headache. She never once complained about the pain and always had a smile on her face so that he wouldn’t worry. Seeing her like this made him even more distressed.
Yesterday, while he was working overtime at the company, he received a call from the hospital that she suddenly got a high fever and is currently unconscious. Her condition has gotten better through the doctors’ hard work but it is unclear if it has stabilized since she had not wakened. Because visitation is not allowed, he could only watch through the glass in the ICU. Various instruments are connected to her to make sure she is still breathing and has a heartbeat.
Just now, when he went to her attending doctor who told him that the chemotherapy and medication aren’t working well anymore, moreover, her body couldn’t handle the toxic side effects of the chemo. There aren’t any bone marrow in the country’s bone marrow bank that is a match for her. The doctor said that there would be a higher chance of finding a match through family members. Maybe he shouldn’t listen to her and call Fang Rui. Perhaps they can save her life.
Pei Qing spent the night in the hospital, thinking and watching over her in the ICU. Early the next day, just as the sun was about to rise, Pei Qing gave Fang Rui a call.
The phone rang a few times before it was picked up, “Hello?” That was is filled with fatigue. Pei Qing could imagine how Fang Rui is like now but didn’t have the leisure to think about it.
“It’s me, Pei Qing.” He didn’t have time for the formalities and directly stated his name.
“Bro, can you please pay attention to the time right now. I met with a client yesterday and didn’t come back until the early morning. Can you please call in a few hours?”
“Fang Rui, come to Beijing. Fang Yan….” He paused before he continued, “Fang Yan’s sick….”
Yesterday, while he was working overtime at the company, he received a call from the hospital that she suddenly got a high fever and is currently unconscious. Her condition has gotten better through the doctors’ hard work but it is unclear if it has stabilized since she had not wakened. Because visitation is not allowed, he could only watch through the glass in the ICU. Various instruments are connected to her to make sure she is still breathing and has a heartbeat.
Just now, when he went to her attending doctor who told him that the chemotherapy and medication aren’t working well anymore, moreover, her body couldn’t handle the toxic side effects of the chemo. There aren’t any bone marrow in the country’s bone marrow bank that is a match for her. The doctor said that there would be a higher chance of finding a match through family members. Maybe he shouldn’t listen to her and call Fang Rui. Perhaps they can save her life.
Pei Qing spent the night in the hospital, thinking and watching over her in the ICU. Early the next day, just as the sun was about to rise, Pei Qing gave Fang Rui a call.
The phone rang a few times before it was picked up, “Hello?” That was is filled with fatigue. Pei Qing could imagine how Fang Rui is like now but didn’t have the leisure to think about it.
“It’s me, Pei Qing.” He didn’t have time for the formalities and directly stated his name.
“Bro, can you please pay attention to the time right now. I met with a client yesterday and didn’t come back until the early morning. Can you please call in a few hours?”
“Fang Rui, come to Beijing. Fang Yan….” He paused before he continued, “Fang Yan’s sick….”
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