Chapter 12 (2/2)
”My Father......” The words choked up in her throat and she took a deep breath before she could continue. ”.......may not be able to last for a few more days. Before he leaves, I hope to let him meet my husband. Can you summon your brother to come with haste?........”
”Xue Wen is not in the capital at this moment. I'm afraid he would not be able to rush back in time.” Ying Yan Long said blankly.
”Then......” She closed her eyes.
”Let's go! I will accompany you to see your Father and give him peace of mind.” He took a few steps forward.
”Wait......” She pulled his sleeves quickly and asked. ”What do you intend to do?”
Ying Yan Long turned around, leaned forward slightly and his black eyes looked directly into her eyes.
”What else can I do? Your Father had never seen me or my brother before and he only wants to see your future husband. It's only natural for him to want to see me since he thought your marriage with the Ying Family is confirmed. It is only to give him peace of mind, isn't that it? Or else........is it because you don't want me to act as your husband?........”
She trembled and involuntarily turned her eyes away. But very quickly she turned back to face him again and said firmly.
”Then I am sorry for placing Ying Dangjia in such an aggrieved situation to put up this act with me.”
”I don't feel aggrieved.”
He looked deeply into her eyes and then leading her by her elbow, he turned around to walk out of the main hall.
She walked beside him forgetting to push his hand away but she still remembered something.
”That......do you have the 'One-Day Immortal' Pill with you?” She could not help but ask.
Suddenly Ying Yan Long halted his footsteps to face her and being caught off guard, she crashed right into his arms. The scent of medicine on his body drifted into her nose.
Holding her by her shoulders, he pushed her slightly aside with one arm while still embracing her and fished out a thumb-sized pill from his sleeve. Then he held up the snow-white pill in front of her.
”This is the 'One-Day Immortal' Pill. If he takes this medicine, he can at least prolong his life for a day and a night.” He said.
Hua Ming Zi reached out for the pill and stared at it as she held it in her hand.
”I know of the 'One-Day Immortal' Pill. Even if I am to sell off one of my Hua Ji Restaurants, I will still be unable to afford it.” She looked up at him.
”Then you should understand that for anyone to be able to obtain this pill, the person must have fate with me........”
”What is the price?” She interrupted his words.
Ying Yan Long first raised one of his eyebrows and then lifted the corners of his lips slightly. A successful businessman will always remember to ask about the price that is payable for benefits received. This is what he normally does and did not expect she is also the same.
”The price is.......I want you as a friend.” He looked into her clear bright eyes and said.
Hua Ming Zi's heart tightened and quickly took a step back. She gave him a long low bow, so low that she bent down almost to the level of her waist.
”I hope as a friend, I am worthy of this price.” She said.
”Let's go. There is no time for delay and Doctor Qu should be here soon. If there is any doctor in the capital who can save your Father, then it can only be Doctor Qu.”
He helped her up by pulling her elbows and with quick steps, he led her away.
As Hua Ming Zi walked beside him, she felt very grateful to Ying Yan Long in this current time of panic and worry. In crucial times, when there is someone present to give an opinion, someone present to give support........it feels so rea.s.suring.
What she wants is actually such a husband who can walk with her shoulder to shoulder and be interdependent! But he had rejected her proposal, isn't that right?
She took a deep breath and told herself that now is not the time to feel disappointed. The most important thing now is that Ying Yan Long is beside her and he is able to make her Father feel at peace.
When Hua Ming Zi and Ying Yan Long entered the bedchamber of Hua Guang Ren, he had once again fallen into a coma. Doctor Cen sighed and told them that they should start preparing for her Father's funeral.
At this time, because Doctor Qu had still not arrived at Hua Mansion yet, Ying Yan Long told Doctor Cen his ident.i.ty and handed over the pill without telling Doctor Cen it was the 'One-Day Immortal' Pill.
When Doctor Cen heard he was Ying Yan Long, he fed the pill to Hua Guang Ren. After a short while, he saw Hua Guang Ren opened his eyes again.
”Magical medicine! Really magical medicine! His pulse has become a little stronger.” Doctor Cen was taking the pulse of Hua Guang Ren and clicked his tongue at the same time.
”Father!” Hua Ming Zi rushed forward and her tears were mixed with her cries.
”Ming Er, is he here? The Ying Family's Dangjia.......” Hua Guang Ren widened his eyes and asked.
”Yes, he is here, I've brought him.” She held her Father's hand and turned back to look at Ying Yan Long.
Hua Guang Ren's eyes immediately lit up. In a weak voice, he said. ”......quick......help me up.”
”Here......let me help you.” Ying Yan Long said.
Before Hua Ming Zi could look up, she had already caught the medicinal scent of Ying Yan Long when he stepped up next to her side. With ease, he helped her father to sit up and placed a pillow behind his back for support.
Hua Guang Ren struggled to open his eyes and looked at the impressive man with extraordinary temperament in front of him. Before he could speak, his eyes had already turned red.
”So you are the Ying Family's Gongzi........”
”Yes, today I came to finalize the marriage discussion and had delayed in coming to pay my respects to you.” Ying Yan Long greeted him with clasped hands and performed a respectful bow.
”Good........very good.” Hua Guang Ren took a deep breath and held out his hand to his future son-in-law.
”I only have this daughter......Ming Er.......when she deals with matters, she is swift and decisive......very aggressive, but........she is capable and.........I don't have to mention to you about her being filial.........”
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