Chapter 620 School can wai (1/2)

”Old man!”

Ji Jingxu's voice echoes throughout the hospital corridors and enters through the cracks of the door leading to a private ward. He burst open the door as he knew he had entered the right room.

He stood at the door and stares at the scene in front of him. However, unlike the strong tone of his voice, his lower lip trembles and his eyes turn moist as if the tears in his eyes were holding for their dear life in order to not fall.

”Grandfather…”

Inside the private ward that is furthest to the back of the hospital, Zhong Yang stood at the side while Doctor Dong sets up the IV on Grandfather Ji, who laid awake on the bed.

When they heard the young man's voice, all three men turn to look in the direction of the door.

”Jingxu, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at school?”

Grandfather Ji was surprised to see Ji Jingxu at the hospital. He doesn't sit up as his body was too exhausted but tries to keep a calm and strong appearance in front of the boy. However, anyone can hear how hoarse his voice had become and see the rims of his eyes redder than usual.

He wanted to tell Zhong Yang to take Ji Jingxu home, but seeing the boy on the verge of crying, he couldn't bring himself to do such a thing. He sighs a very faint smile and wave to the boy.

”You don't have to worry about me. I am alright now.”

He spoke with a smile, but inside, he was torn into pieces. He never wanted Yue Ling or Ji Jingxu to see him in such a weak state like this.

Zhong Yang had told him about what happened. He (Grandfather Ji) doesn't remember everything, but he can remember he was going to finish his medicine. However, before he knew it, his vision blurred with flashes of white then everything went dark.

By the time he regained conscious again, he was already in the hospital. Luckily, he woke up minutes before Ji Jingxu arrived. Who knows what the boy will do if he didn't wake up?

Ji Jingxu stares at the old man. He press his lips tightly together to keep it from trembling as his fists clench at his sides.

He inhales a deep breath and strides inside the room. Stopping in front of an empty chair, he plops down.

”Old man, I'm going to stay here with you. School can wait.”

He spoke in a tone full of arrogance, but he didn't forget to use both his hands to wipe away the tears in his eyes.

He knows that school is very important, but no matter how important it is, his grandfather means more. If he doesn't spend time with the old man, he will no doubt regret it later.

Grandfather Ji wanted to refute Ji Jingxu's words, but he hold himself back again. He is always the one telling Ji Jingxu to go to school and do good, but now that he knows he doesn't have much time left, he wants to spend time with Yue Ling and Ji Jingxu as much as possible.

”Fine, you can stay here today, but tomorrow, you have to—”

Before he could finish his words, his eyes shook when they landed on another figure at the door. However, unlike Ji Jingxu's figure, this person was taller and carried an aloof aura.

”Lu… Lu boy…”

Lu Tian had long been standing at the door. He could have made a sound but decided to keep quiet. When he heard Grandfather Ji call him, he nods his head in greeting.

The look on his face was expressionless like he had known about the old man's health. However, only God knows what he is really feeling at this moment.

Every time they met, Grandfather Ji always held a strong and healthy appearance. It was like nothing in the world can bring the old man down. However, the him right now, is laying on the hospital bed and looked so weak and fragile.