Chapter 504 - Jiang Guanyu Is Sick (1/2)

Xian Zihao's expression darkened as he held her hand tightly. ”Ruolan, I ...”

Jiang Ruolan smiled and shook her head, ”It's also because of you; for the first time, I feel sadness and despair after hope. If it wasn't for your appearance and if it wasn't because you didn't like interfering in strangers' affairs, I would not see the world clearly. There are many things that I actually cannot rely on others to survive.”

”Zihao, in fact, you were the one who taught me the first lesson of my life. You always said that I was like a hedgehog, but in reality, this hedgehog was born because of you. That winter, I learned to be independent.” As Jiang Ruolan spoke, she smiled and looked at him.

Seeing the deep pain and remorse in Xian Zihao's eyes, she intentionally made the smile even wider. After that, she giggled and asked, ”What? Feeling sorry? Regret it?”

Xian Zihao's lips curved into a beautiful curve as he placed his arms around her shoulders and hugged her. He then whispered in her ear, ”Time and temperament can teach teenagers a lot of things, but I don't want to turn you into a hedgehog. Please forgive me, Ruolan?”

Jiang Ruolan silently shook her head in his embrace. She wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly, absorbing the warmth of his embrace.

”To be able to make it this far, everything is worth it.”

At this moment, the door of Zhou Qingling's room opened and she slowly walked out. Her legs became more agile after recovering for the past years. As long as she didn't walk too fast, it wouldn't affect her normal walking speed.

”Mom, you're done.” Jiang Ruolan pulled away from Xian Zihao's embrace and turned around. She straightened her hair and walked towards Zhou Qingling, smiling.

Zhou Qingling naturally saw what happened just now and simply curled her lips. Her gaze swept Xian Zihao and finally, a faint smile appeared on her face.

”Chiahao and An Na are outside?” Zhou Qingling asked him.

Xian Zihao nodded and pointed to the window at the side. ”They're playing over there.”

”I'll check on the kids. You two must be tired from the journey. Go back to your room and take a shower. Rest for a few hours. No need to be in a hurry to cook dinner.” Zhou Qingling walked closer, looking at Xian Chiahao and Xian An Na outside the window then turned around and went downstairs.

At this moment, Xian Zihao's cell phone rang. Jiang Ruolan gestured for him to pick up the phone and go downstairs with Zhou Qingling.

When she returned to the second floor, she saw Xian Zihao put down the phone at the same time.

”What's wrong?” Jiang Ruolan asked hesitantly as she watched the look in his eyes getting darker.

Xian Zihao looked at her for a moment and said, ”Jiang Guanyu was diagnosed with esophageal cancer while he was imprisoned and is now at the middle stage.”

”Esophageal cancer?” Jiang Ruolan was shocked. ”Was it because the food in there wasn't good?”

”There are many causes for this type of cancer, basically excessive amounts of smoking, drinking, eating hot foods, and esophageal inflammation directly worsens to the level of esophageal cancer. A moment ago, someone just called and said that if Jiang Guanyu went to the hospital for surgery, there is still a chance for him to recover temporarily.” Xian Zihao said indifferently. His fingers searched for the number on his phone, as if he were trying to call someone.

Jiang Ruolan didn't say anything. She just leaned against the wall with her head lowered.

Noticing her sudden silence, Xian Zihao didn't interrupt her train of thoughts. He just dialed a few numbers on his cell phone and then went to the side to make a call.