Chapter 1352: Chapter 805: Return
Aunt Luo was startled and reached out to try to pull her father up.
"Don’t move!" Wen Xin shouted loudly, rushing over and pushing Aunt Luo aside. She urgently instructed Yu Xinmei, "Call 120, hurry!"
At the same time, she gently laid Old Sir Luo flat, took the oxygen mask, and placed it on him. Aunt Luo stood aside, watching in a daze as she busied herself with everything, her expression flickering uncertainly.
Qian Xiaotian, meanwhile, had been listening indifferently to her mom and grandpa’s argument, seemingly detached from everything happening around her.
Grandpa Liu and Granny Liu, who had retreated to their room, ran out in a hurry when they sensed something was wrong. They happened to see Wen Xin putting the oxygen mask on Old Sir Luo, immediately panicking.
"What’s wrong with the old man?" Granny Liu asked anxiously. Grandpa Liu waved his hands, circling Old Sir Luo nervously, clearly anxious yet unsure how to help.
"Ring ring... ring ring..."
At that moment, Wen Xin’s phone rang. Glancing at it briefly, she saw it was her daughter calling. Frantic, she fumbled to press the answer button: "Ye’er, your grandpa fainted!" Her voice trembled as if it was about to float away.
Luo Ye had called, intending to ask what Sun Min’s parents had specifically said, trying to understand what it meant, but she was caught off guard when her mother blurted this out, causing her heart to race as she anxiously asked, "Did you call 120?"
"Yes, Xinmei just called. The ambulance will be here in five minutes..." Wen Xin sighed heavily, forcing herself to calm down, "Ye’er, I just laid your grandpa flat and gave him an oxygen mask. Xinmei is performing CPR on him. Don’t worry, grandpa will be okay. I’ll hang up now and call you once we have news."
"Good job, Mom. I’m heading to the airport right away. If you can’t reach me, don’t worry..."
Qu Yue quickly dialed the ticket booking number: "I need two tickets to Island City, the sooner the better. Okay, please check for me right away, I’ll wait..."
When Luo Ye hung up the phone, Qu Yue was busy booking tickets. She gratefully patted him and looked at Xing Nong and the others who were watching her anxiously. "My grandpa fainted, and we don’t know the reason yet. I have to go back immediately. Given grandpa’s health, this shouldn’t be happening."
"Luoluo, do you think my parents might have upset your grandpa?" Sun Min asked worriedly.
"I doubt it. If anyone could upset my grandpa, it would definitely be someone from our family. Don’t overthink it..." Luo Ye sighed heavily, "I should have resolved all these issues when I came back."
"Luoluo, do you know who upset him?" Xing Nong and Yaoguang each took one of her arms, worriedly asking. It was Xing Nong who spoke.
"I can guess somewhat. Earlier, Mom mentioned when she called me about Sister Minmin’s matter; she briefly mentioned that it seemed the leak came from my eldest aunt.
Forget it, I won’t jump to conclusions. Don’t worry, I’ll call you if there’s any news. If Lianlian asks, let her know."
Luo Ye glanced at the time: "I’ll call Director Lei to ask for leave on the way. As for school, please help me inform Captain Xiang."
"Okay." Xing Nong quickly nodded in agreement. After returning to Sha City, Luo Lian’s first task was to visit Qiuqiu’s grave. These days, she’s been busy relocating Jiujiu and Qiuqiu’s graves so they can be together. In her words, this way, the two of them can keep each other company.
"The tickets are booked, for 2:30 PM. We have time to leave now," Qu Yue said as he pushed Luo Ye out. "Hurry up, just in case there’s traffic."
Luo Ye looked at him helplessly: "Young Master, you don’t have to come along. Sister Minmin and her husband aren’t very familiar with things here. Without you, they’d find it difficult to manage."
Li Wen Zhang moved his lips, but no sound came out. Clearly, he wanted to say it was okay, but the reality was that he knew nothing about this place. Without Qu Yue, he’d really be at a loss.
"I called Ye Xuan; he’s headed directly to the airport from the City Government." Qu Yue shot a look at Luo Ye, "No need to guard against me like I’m a thief. Do I look that clueless to you?"
"No..." Luo Ye didn’t know what else to say, so she simply waved goodbye to everyone and walked out. After all, she owed Qu Yue quite a bit, so how to repay him... she’d think about it later.
On the way to the airport, Luo Ye noticed Qu Yue always seemed like he wanted to say something but didn’t. So she asked, "Young Master, if there’s something, just say it."
"It’s nothing." Qu Yue shook his head, "I just wanted to remind you to control your temper when you go back. I’ve noticed since you’ve returned, you look prettier, but your temper seems worse, getting easily upset."
"I know." Luo Ye smiled wryly. Could she tell him it’s not something she can control? According to Grandpa, it would take about three months for her mood to completely stabilize.
Fortunately, there’s a time limit. Otherwise, she’d be worried sick. Thinking about how busy she had been recently, not seeing much of Tang Luo, she asked, "How has Tangtang been lately?"
"Pretty good."
Luo Ye scrutinized Qu Yue: "Why do you look so off? What’s the matter, just say it, don’t be all mother-in-law style."
"Alright, actually, I wanted to inform you just now. Tangtang is getting engaged next month. The groom’s family frequently does business with the Tang Family, and he’s the son of the Chen Family’s second son."
"Hmm?" Luo Ye raised an eyebrow, "But Tangtang doesn’t like Chen Jianfeng, how did she agree?"
Qu Yue glanced at Luo Ye in surprise: "Ye’er knows that man?"
"Yes, I met Chen Jianfeng once when Tangtang was still with Fu Mo. Tangtang really disliked him; it was obvious." Luo Ye glanced at the time, "Forget it, it’s hard to explain over the phone now. I’ll tell you when I get back.
This girl didn’t even tell me. Clearly, she’s still mad at me. Ah, even someone as carefree as Tangtang gets stuck on matters of the heart."
"People often can’t see their love when they have it. It’s only after parting that they realize what’s most important." Qu Yue indulgently patted Luo Ye’s head, "Don’t worry, Ye’er, I won’t let you feel burdened.
This lifetime, I will definitely get married. I’ve already decided. In two years, I’ll have my friends and family introduce a girl of good character and nature, and I’ll pursue a steady relationship aimed at marriage.
When the time is right, I’ll get married, have a child, and live a simple life. That’s how most people live, and I’m fine with it."
Though he said it lightly, Luo Ye felt a bit of heartache listening. She remained silent for a moment before patting his shoulder in response.
She also knew that for Qu Yue’s sake, she should minimize contact with him. However, the two of them could not just sever ties easily.
Liangyou has come this far, and it’s not just about them anymore. It concerns the livelihoods of tens of thousands of employees and elderly people. So neither of them can step down.
Of course, if she steps down, Liangyou could still operate, but with the background of the Qu family, the future of Liangyou would be vastly different.
If Qu Yue stepped down, with the support of the Wen Family, Ye Family, and Wu Family, Liangyou’s future wouldn’t be affected much, but she couldn’t be that selfish!
Therefore, she truly didn’t have the standing to voice an opinion on this matter.
Qu Yue’s clear statement of his plans was obviously to prevent her from becoming distant and to reassure her.
But the more he did this, the more guilty she felt. Perhaps, as long as someone exists in this world, they will inevitably be troubled by such matters.
...
The plane landed in Island City, and it was already evening, although it was only six o’clock. Entering the twelfth lunar month, the days indeed felt short.
Seeing Luo Ye’s small hand shaking as she held the phone, Ye Xuan patted her reassuringly and took the phone from her, dialing Wen Xin’s number: "Mom, Ye’er and I have gotten off the plane. How’s Grandpa’s condition?... Oh... Oh... Okay, I understand. I’ll inform Ye’er, and we’ll be there soon."
After hanging up, Ye Xuan held the anxiously staring Luo Ye close: "Grandpa is still in the operating room, but there’s no life-threatening danger. It’s an acute myocardial infarction."
Luo Ye’s face suddenly darkened, and she quickened her pace in silence.
"Ye’er..." Ye Xuan didn’t know how to comfort her, so he just followed closely, holding her in his arms, his eyes full of worry.
He knew well the deep affection Luo Ye had for Old Sir Luo. Although the old man wasn’t in any immediate danger, if he suffered any complications, she wouldn’t be able to handle it.
"Coming with me like this, is your work okay?"
Hearing Luo Ye suddenly come out with that, Ye Xuan was taken aback and then chuckled softly: "Ye’er, at a time like this, you still treat me as an outsider?"
"Oh." Luo Ye responded, then fell silent again.
Knowing that her thoughts were unpredictable now, Ye Xuan didn’t argue, just held her tightly to prevent them from getting separated. When they reached a black SUV, he quickly bundled her inside, nodding to the driver: "You sit in the passenger seat, I’ll drive."
Luo Ye woodenly raised her head and looked at the driver: "Thank you for all your hard work!"
Even at a time like this, she was still considerate. Ye Xuan’s lips curled into a bittersweet smile as he smoothly drove away.
With Ye Xuan’s skills, as long as the road wasn’t blocked, nothing could stop him. In half an hour, they arrived at the Municipal Hospital.
Old Sir Luo had already been moved to the intensive care unit. Wen Xin, Luo Zhenggang, Luo Feng, Uncle Luo’s family, Second Uncle Luo’s family, Qian Zailai, and Qian Xiaogang were all standing outside.
"How’s Grandpa?" Luo Ye, not bothering with pleasantries, looked directly at Wen Xin.
"The surgery went smoothly, and thanks to timely rescue efforts after the crisis, the doctors say the chances of a full recovery are very high." Wen Xin knew what her daughter was worried about, so she answered concisely and accurately.
"Where’s Aunt Luo?" Luo Ye scanned around and asked.
Wen Xin pointed towards the corner: "Over there." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets, and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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