Chapter 234: Grandpa Fainted

After repeated assurances, Tang Yi finally believed Lu Xiwán's words, but kept turning his head to look at her.

Lu Xiwán naturally knew that everything was Yun Ruojin's doing, yet she couldn't help feeling uneasy.

But on second thought, since Fu Sijue himself hadn't come forward to clarify, Lu Xiwán's connection to Fu Sijue was only those two Marriage Certificates, so it wasn't her place to say anything.

The more Lu Xiwán thought, the more chaotic her mind became, and even while at work she was absent‑minded.

Tang Yi watched from the side, his anxiety evident.

Just then Lu Xiwán's phone rang; Zhong Yun was calling.

"Did you see this morning's news?" Zhong Yun said through clenched teeth, "Had I known it would be like this, I shouldn't have given Fu Sijue this chance!"

Lu Xiwán gave a soft hum.

From her tone, Zhong Yun knew she didn't want to say more, "Come to the hospital for a visit; Master Fu's condition isn't good."

Zhong Yun also knew the Lu and Fu families were on good terms, and Master Fu had previously taken good care of Lu Xiwán, so at this point she should come to see him.

Hearing that, Lu Xiwán couldn't sit still; she promptly took leave and rushed to the hospital.

"The old man's hypertension is a chronic issue; this time he was also shocked, and his blood pressure keeps staying high. If it continues, it could develop into heart failure..." Zhong Yun, as the attending physician, gave a preliminary assessment of Master Fu's condition.

Lu Xiwán staggered, leaning on the wall to stay upright, and said, "Even Senior Brother, you can't do anything?"

If even Zhong Yun says it like that, the final outcome is bound to be disappointing.

Zhong Yun couldn't bear to discourage Lu Xiwán any further, so he just shook his head and let the other doctors leave first.

"Not necessarily; it depends on the old man's condition over the next few days. At present, there's a high probability, given his advanced age, that surgery isn't realistic."

Lu Xiwán, also a doctor, naturally caught Zhong Yun's implied meaning and knew that being anxious now was useless; she could only be patient and wait.

"Having spoken about others, now tell me about you—what are you really thinking?"

Zhong Yun no longer forced Lu Xiwán to choose; he simply sat quietly opposite her, watching.

Now the outside buzz is rampant; everyone knows Fu Sijue and Yun Ruojin are engaged, and Zhong Yun fears that Lu Xiwán will be hurt because of it.

Zhong Yun doesn't want the tragedy from five years ago to repeat.

"I don't believe what they say; even if they're engaged, I want Fu Sijue to stand before me openly and tell me. Senior Brother, I'm very scared."

As soon as she said that, Zhong Yun's expression grew solemn.

Lu Xiwán has never been a delicate flower needing protection; except for the period when she was destitute abroad, Zhong Yun has never seen her show weakness.

"Don't be afraid; we're all here." Zhong Yun whispered for a while, and in the end only managed to say that.

Fu Sijue kept vigil in the ward without sleep, and no matter how Yun Ruojin tried to persuade him, he refused to leave.

"We can take care of him here; you should go back and rest," Yun Ruojin said, anxious as ants on a hot pan, but Fu Sijue seemed deaf to her, staring only at the old master Fu on the bed.

Fu Mingcheng weakly waved his hand, "You all can leave; I know my own condition, what else could be so serious?"

Both the grandfather and grandson were equally stubborn; seeing this, Yun Ruojin realized she couldn't persuade them.

"You stay here; I'll call out now—let's follow the medical order and proceed, okay?"