863 A Million Times for You 225 (2/2)
”She should be very affluent, then…” An Xiaoning said in puzzlement.
”Back then, my daughter-in-law and my son got into a relationship out of their own will. However, my daughter-in-law's parents were strongly against their marriage and even looked down on my family. We've charged the patients we treat only for the cost of the medicinal herbs. It's only enough to make ends meet, and we're just an average family. Things had just gotten better between my daughter-in-law and her mother when she brought Rong Yan home, so…”
”Oh, I see,” said An Xiaoning, who had a great amount of respect for the elderly man because of his commendable work ethic.
”Hence, you mustn't let him come back here again if you can, Miss.”
”He'll definitely want to come and visit you and his parents at your graves when he's older. That's only understandable. I'll respect his decisions. Don't worry, Uncle, Rong Yan will live well with me,” An Xiaoning said reassuringly.
”Thank you so much, Miss.”
”Don't mention it, I should be the one thanking you for being willing to save my brother.”
”…”
An Xiaoning and her bodyguards stayed in the house temporarily.
Rong Yan was initially still rather distant from An Xiaoning at the start. However, after they'd been interacting with each other for a few days, he began to open up to her and even clung onto her all day. The elderly man was heartened to see how well they got along with each other and personally held a brief acknowledgment ceremony for the both of them.
From then on, An Xiaoning had one more son.
She was rather pleased with the new member of her family, for she was no longer able to conceive due to her deteriorating health.
She thought that Rong Yan would definitely be grateful to her for raising him.
To An Xiaoning's surprise, Gu Beicheng regained his consciousness after being administered with a daily dose of medication for ten days straight.
In that moment, An Xiaoning felt as if her world was complete again.
She grabbed his arm agitatedly and exclaimed, ”Beicheng, you've finally come to!”
Gu Beicheng opened his eyes slightly and murmured, ”Xiaoning…”
”I'm here, I'm here. Beicheng, how are you feeling?”
”It hurts…” he said with a frown on his head.
An Xiaoning looked down and said gently, ”Bear with it. We'll be returning to S Nation after staying here for a while longer.”
”Where are we now?”
An Xiaoning explained, ”R Nation. You slipped into a coma after you were sent to the hospital, and you stayed unconscious for several days. The doctors were at a complete loss. Qingyan found out about this place so I brought you here.”
”How are Father, Mother, and Mingxi?”
”Focus on recuperating for now. I'll tell you more after you've recovered,” said An Xiaoning.
”Xiaoning… tell me now… I want to know,” Gu Beicheng insisted.
Seeing how insistent he was, An Xiaoning decided not to hide the truth and told him everything.
After hearing her description, Gu Beicheng teared up and took a deep breath without uttering a single word.
”Are you hungry? I'll make you some porridge.”
He nodded.
An Xiaoning exited and broke the good news to everyone. Realizing that they were about to enter the room gleefully, she stopped them and said, ”Let him have some quiet time by himself. I'll go make him some porridge.”
”Um, Sis, let me do it. Go chat with Mr. Gu,” said No. 8.
An Xiaoning conceded at the thought of her poor culinary skills.
She returned inside the room, only to discover that he was tearing up with his eyes shut.