Chapter 874: Worsen (1)

Raising his handsome brows, he reached out to flip through the document. "The data's not too complicated, so you should do it. Once you've done more of this, you'll get used to it, hmm?"

Xi Xiaye shot him a glance, then spread open her hands dully to say, "I just knew you'd say that."

"Alright now. If you won't go through this tiny trouble, how are you going to be Fuhua's CEO Xi? Think about how Grandpa's been holding on for so many years. You should be able to get through it too." He reached out and gently patted her head as he consoled her.

Xi Xiaye just nodded. "I'll do my best. Did you do something with Zhou Zimo?"

"Nothing, he was just bored and asked us out to pass the time with him. Before Su Chen got married, the two of them could still drink with each other, but things are different now. He was saying that he felt a little upset."

When Mu Yuchen recalled the things that Zhou Zimo had said when he was sending him back, he could not help but chuckle helplessly.

Upon hearing that, Xi Xiaye could roughly understand. She thought about it, then smiled. "That's why you two can't neglect him too. I know how that feels. I remember when Su Nan and Ruan Heng first started going out, I felt like I had just broken up too, so I was very depressed. I kept feeling like my good friend had been stolen away from me. I was just upset."

"Why would you feel that way? As good of a friend or buddy they may be, they would need to start their own family and their own lives. You can't always be tightly knit forever, especially life from here on out. Still, since it's a genuine friendship, you don't need to say much as buddies. Naturally, you've carved a space for them in your heart. As long as they need you, you'd be there for them without a second thought. There's no need to think about how to keep in contact because even if you don't, as long as you see them, you'd feel at ease and just as close," Mu Yuchen said with a profound gaze.

Xiaye's eyes flickered. She shrugged and responded, "I don't know either. I only have one friend and that's Su Nan. When I used to see her getting close to other female classmates, and when Ruan Heng and her relationship was confirmed, I felt very sad. I almost thought I had fallen in love with Su Nan."

"What nonsense thinking is that? Such improper thoughts!" Mu Yuchen reprimanded.

"I'm being real, but I know that Su Nan's my best friend forever just like you with Su Chen and Zhou Zimo, so you have to care for Zhou Zimo more. He helped us a lot the last time too."

"Missus, you don't have to say that, but I do feel that what Zhou Zimo needs most right now is a woman!"

Xi Xiaye smiled in agreement, and after that, her face was colored with sorrow as she sighed, "I don't know when Ruan Heng's going to wake up. It's been so long. The other day, I asked the doctor about there not being any signs of him regaining consciousness. The doctor said that he might stay like this. A few days ago when I saw Su Nan, she was so thin. Even though she put on a strong front, I could feel a sense of helplessness and weakness from her. This can't keep going on like this. Can you see if you can contact more prominent and experienced hospitals abroad?"

Mu Yuchen thought about it, then reached out to hold her. "Don't worry. I'll think of a way."

She then nodded and obediently leaned into his embrace.

When she thought about Su Nan and Ruan Heng, Xi Xiaye could not help but be worried. The next day, she went to visit Ruan Heng at the hospital.

Su Nan had just finished wiping Ruan Heng and changed him into a set of clean clothes.

Xi Xiaye stood before the sickbed and looked at Ruan Heng who remained unconscious. Her gaze could not help but turn teary. When she turned to look at Su Nan, she realized that she was also staring at Ruan Heng while being lost in thought.

"Nan Nan..." When she saw Su Nan's dazed expression, Xi Xiaye walked over and gently patted her on the shoulders.

Su Nan turned to look at Xi Xiaye a little startled. Suddenly, her eyes glistened. She could not help but cover the second half of her face as she turned and ran out of the ward.

"Mr. Ruan's body has begun to show signs of muscle atrophy. If he doesn't regain consciousness soon, even when he wakes up, he might be paralyzed and may not be able to take care of himself. Miss Su, please be mentally prepared for that. His situation has been worsening recently. We never would have thought it would turn out this way." The doctor's heavy words from earlier echoed in Xi Xiaye's ears too as she looked at the empty doorway. Concern could not help but flash in her eyes as sadness overwhelmed her. She could only take a few deep breaths before walking towards the bed.

"Ruan Heng, I don't know if you can hear me, but if you can, I beg you to try harder. You have to wake up as soon as you can. Su Nan can barely hold on anymore. Can you bear to see her break down? Or can you bear to see such a fragile woman go on with such a young daughter? You once promised me that you'd take good care of her for the rest of her life. You bastard, you can't go back on your word! You got that?"

Xi Xiaye's fists clenched as her surpressed voice spoke into Ruan Heng's ear.

Then, her eyes turned moist too.

"You're just lying there like that. How are you supposed to love and protect her? How are you supposed to protect your wife and daughter? Quickly wake up! You've slept enough!"

After that, she choked on her sobs and could not continue anymore. She sniffled and left the ward, but she did not notice that just as she turned around to leave, Ruan Heng's eyes that were tightly shut suddenly had moisture forming at the corners...

Xi Xiaye found Su Nan at the corner turn of the staircase. Her eyes were already reddened, yet she did not cry. When she saw Xi Xiaye come over, she hugged her and silently cried. Meanwhile, Xi Xiaye just stood there like that, letting her hug her as she wished.

It was not sure how long she had cried for before she stopped. Xi Xiaye's shoulder was all wet.

"Alright now. Don't cry anymore. Here, wipe your tears." Xi Xiaye then patted the back of her hand and consoled her, "It's just a possibility. We don't know what will happen in the future."

"I have always known this possibility. That's why I feel a little hopeless now. Xiaye, I don't quite know what to do anymore," Su Nan said with a slightly raspy voice.

"Don't worry. There'll be a way. I'll think of a way, so don't panic first. Let's go home now. Ruan Heng has special nurses watching over him, so don't worry. I'll send you home first."