Chapter 1061: Brain Cancer Isn't That Terrifying!

"Dad, Tang Ye has come to see you."

Dou Qingqing's eyes were red as she walked to Dou Fanggang's side and gripped his hand tightly.

Seeing his daughter return and bring Tang Ye along, Dou Fanggang gritted his teeth and struggled to control his facial muscles, forcing a smile. "Aren't you in Xiyang? Why are you back so suddenly? County Magistrate Tang, I apologize for letting you see me in such a sorry state. My health hasn't been very good lately."

Tang Ye hurried forward and said softly, "Chairman, I actually felt you were unwell the last time I saw you. I wanted to ask you then, but I felt it would be presumptuous."

"Today was the signing celebration banquet; President Dou received a phone call and her state wasn't right afterward, so I voiced my concerns. I spoke with President Dou and wanted to come see you."

"Of course, it's not just a simple visit; I also want to persuade you."

Dou Qingqing shook her head and sighed, "Dad, listen to us and accept the treatment!"

A smile appeared at the corners of Dou Fanggang's mouth. "I'm fine. Maybe I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm a bit out of sorts."

Dou Fanggang still felt quite warmed by Tang Ye's arrival.

Seeing that Dou Fanggang was still being stubborn, Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Chairman, I know you are concerned about many things—you have to look after your family's emotions, consider the interests of the Aiou Group shareholders, and weigh the livelihoods of tens of thousands of employees. But I think you should consider yourself. You are currently battling a disease; continuing to drag this out will do you no good."

A wave of pain struck.

Dou Fanggang nearly fainted from the agony.

He had a hard time pulling himself back from that terrible state.

A bitter smile hung on his face!

This feeling was worse than death!

No wonder many people with terminal illnesses choose to end their lives!

"I understand your good intentions. I have actually looked into my own condition. If it were a common tumor, there would be a success rate of over seventy percent, but the location of my tumor is quite deep, and it is the most malignant type, situated on many nerves. If I undergo surgery, I will likely lose my ability to speak, or even become a burden who cannot take care of myself."

Dou Qingqing hurriedly hugged Dou Fanggang. "Dad, that won't happen. You must have confidence. We will find the best hospital and the best doctors; we will definitely be able to cure you."

Tang Ye mused that Dou Fanggang was tougher than he had imagined.

He was the type of person who would rather live standing up than die kneeling!

A brain tumor is indeed very difficult, and there are many sequelae; if there is any flaw in the surgery, he would indeed become a burden.

However, Tang Ye's father, Tang Yu, is a Neurosurgery Expert.

Moreover, his recently published papers are all related to skull base tumors.

"Chairman, if it were any other illness, I wouldn't dare speak to you in such depth, but I do know a thing or two about brain cancer," Tang Ye explained. "Yao Nainai should have told you that my father is a surgeon at Hanzhou City Hospital, and he happens to be a Neurosurgery Expert. Actually, brain cancer isn't that terrifying; my father's surgery success rate is quite high. He knows many top domestic neurosurgery experts who can help you with a consultation and provide the best treatment."

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Dou Fanggang's originally dim eyes instantly brightened.

"I consulted a professional medical team abroad; they are the top team at the Cleveland Clinic."

Tang Ye had some understanding of the unspoken rules of international hospitals.

"If I'm not mistaken, these international hospitals operate on an appointment basis. To arrange surgery as soon as possible, one must make a large donation to the hospital to obtain priority surgical status."

"Besides, while their surgical reports are indeed very professional and the strength of their surgical team is beyond doubt, is it possible that they are deliberately exaggerating the difficulty of the surgery? I don't think you need to blindly worship so-called international authorities."

"The progress of medical standards in China over the past few years has been very rapid, especially in surgical techniques; many fields have already reached international first-class levels."

"Furthermore, you can shop around. You can fully utilize different channels to learn more about your condition and thereby choose the most stable and reliable surgical plan!"

Faced with Tang Ye's well-reasoned persuasion, Dou Fanggang's eyes flickered, and he was indeed beginning to waver.

Especially because of one point Tang Ye mentioned!

In the eyes of the foreign medical team, he was nothing more than a quest chest that could yield a large amount of gold coins.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the door.

Tang Ye turned to look.

Yao Mei, with her graying hair, walked in.

"Yao Nainai, you're here!"

Dou Fanggang looked at Yao Mei in surprise. "Mom, you... how did you come?"

After speaking, Dou Fanggang looked at his wife and complained, "Didn't I tell you? You must not let her know about my illness!"

Yao Mei's eyes filled with hot tears as she held her son-in-law's other hand. "Don't blame her. It was Little Tang who told me. If Little Tang hadn't told me you were sick, I'm afraid I would have been kept in the dark forever."

Tang Ye hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry, Chairman. I contacted Yao Nainai directly without your permission. Because I felt that while you might not like to listen to others, you would certainly listen to her."

Dou Fanggang didn't know what to say for a moment.

Tang Ye understood him well; Yao Mei had given him a lot of support when he was young.

At the time, his wife had not been willing to marry him, a boy from the countryside.

But Yao Mei had forcibly brought the two together.

Whether in daily life or in his career, Dou Fanggang had received Yao Mei's support and guidance during many critical moments.

Therefore, he had always held Yao Mei in high respect in his heart.

Yao Mei wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said in an extremely serious tone, "Little Tang, you don't need to apologize. You did the right thing; you should have told me about this."

"Fanggang, I know your temper well. You can endure hardship and accomplish great things, but you are too stubborn. You don't want to make us all worry about you. But you are the pillar for many people."

"If you fall, this family collapses. So, at this time, you must grit your teeth; you absolutely cannot lose heart!"

Dou Fanggang said helplessly, "Your health is poor, and I was afraid that if you knew about this, you would be devastated."

Yao Mei said earnestly, "I am not as fragile as you think. Tang Ye asked me to come and persuade you to seek active treatment. I think you are a smart person; as long as you know everyone's stance, you should make the right choice. You are only in your fifties; you must have the courage to start over at any time. You are carrying too much baggage right now; you should throw some of it away and let yourself travel light."

Dou Fanggang was silent for a long time before finally hardening his heart. "Mom, I know what to do now. I was indeed too passive before. I should face my illness actively instead of being so passive."

"County Magistrate Tang, the advice you just gave me has given me hope."

"I would like to invite your father to give me a systematic examination."

Seeing that Dou Fanggang had regained his confidence, Tang Ye also breathed a sigh of relief. "Alright, I'll call my dad right now."