novelraw Chapter 719 - 721: Seriously Injured and Unconscious
Chapter 719 - 721: Seriously Injured and Unconscious
Chapter 719: Chapter 721: Seriously Injured and Unconscious Seeing that Yu Zhen didn’t answer, Xia Xiao knew she had guessed correctly; after all, whatever came afterward was a problem between the husband and wife.
Xia Xiao didn’t say more, letting Yu Zhen reflect on her own. As she left, Yang Xuehua appeared and said to Yu Zhen:
"When you reluctantly entered this marriage, you should have considered that perhaps it wouldn’t be blissful and you can’t force someone’s love."
With that, Yang Xuehua added, "And now, at such an old age, still fixating on love, don’t you think that’s problematic? Companion in old age—companionship is what matters. You’ve been married to He Xuebing for so many years; just live out your remaining years peacefully. Why make a fuss? When problems arise, you’re the one who suffers. Think about it."
"Now that your brother-in-law is like this, stop being angry. Let him leave this world peacefully, okay?"
Upon hearing these words, Yu Zhen burst into tears, muffled sobs escaping from behind her hand, and tears of regret flowed through her fingers.
But by this point, it was too late for regrets. When Yu Zhen returned to the sickroom, He Xuebing looked at her and weakly emphasized each word, "When I’m gone, take good care of yourself."
He then looked at his children and said, "Take care of your mother."
And so, He Xuebing passed away. The hospital room was instantly filled with crying, and outside, Gao Jiaxing, Xia Xiao, Yu Shijie, and Yang Xuehua all had red eyes, overwhelmed with grief.
After He Xuebing’s departure, Yu Zhen was depressed for a while but eventually stopped the hysterics.
Xia Xiao and the others felt a silent lamentation in their hearts, silently looking at one another, not knowing when their time would come.
"Good," Xia Xiao agreed wholeheartedly, turning to Gao Jiaxing, "Let’s live near the zoo."
Once this decision was made, Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao discussed it with their children and grandchildren, who naturally had no objections.
They were all busy with their own affairs and often had to travel far and wide. Now that the two elders were older, they could no longer travel as they used to.
Returning to their hometown was also a good option, if only because the air was much better there, beneficial for their health.
Just as Gao Jiaxing and Xia Xiao were preparing to return to their hometown, Shitou returned from a mission.
Amy had gone missing, and Shitou had gone on a rescue mission. He managed to save Amy but was injured in the process.
Xia Xiao saw the severity of Shitou’s injuries for the first time and was very worried, even feeling a bit frantic.
Shitou had narrowly escaped death; he wouldn’t die like this. As Xia Xiao watched Shitou lying unconscious, her mood was heavy.
Xiao Shan Yue was silently wiping her tears, visibly upset.
The Gao family members all arrived at Shitou’s hospital room. Shitou’s injuries were severe, indicating the risk of his mission.
At this time, Amy and her family came over as well. Firstly, they wanted to thank Shitou for saving Amy, and secondly, they came to discuss a marriage proposal.
Amy, crying profusely, declared that no matter what Shitou turned into, she wouldn’t disdain him. She loved Shitou and wanted to marry him, to stay by his side forever.
The Gao family was speechless. Even if the Ais held high authority, marriage wasn’t something to be discussed so lightly.
Xiao Shan Yue’s eyes widened with anger, and she clenched her fists as if she wanted to punch Amy in the face.
What does it mean, not to disdain Gao Peize? What right did Amy have to be disdainful? Xiao Shan Yue glared furiously.
Hearing Amy’s words, the Gao family too felt displeasure, even though her initiative was touching. Yet, her words were uncomfortable.
"Peize will be fine. Saving Captain Ai was Peize’s duty; you don’t need to thank us," Gao Feiyang spoke, avoiding the subject of marriage. Even if his son might be left with a disability or face life-threatening injuries, he couldn’t possibly commit him to marriage while he lay unconscious.
Amy’s attitude of repaying her lifesaving debt with a marriage proposal did not move the Gao family; instead, they just felt speechless.
"Auntie, Peize risked his life to protect me. I..." Amy tried to say more.
Xiao Shan Yue couldn’t hold back anymore, "Captain Ai, I am Peize’s girlfriend. No matter what, I will stay with him."
The Gao family was surprised to see Xiao Shan Yue step forward, but they didn’t say anything at that moment, while the Ais felt somewhat embarrassed.
Unwilling to give up, Amy protested, "You’re lying! You’re not Colonel Gao’s girlfriend at all."
Xiao Shan Yue took out Shitou’s keys and said, "His keys are with me. Captain Ai, if you have any doubts, we can talk when Peize wakes up. If you truly wish to show your gratitude, there are many ways to do so. We don’t need you to offer yourself in marriage."
Xiao Shan Yue was somewhat angry with Amy; she had heard that it was Amy who had taken matters into her own hands and gotten captured by the enemy.
The enemy then used Amy to lure in Shitou, targeting him in the process. Shitou had been protecting her and had taken several hits; he only collapsed once they reached safety and saw the rescue team.
"Thank you for visiting. We appreciate your concern. Peize is currently unconscious, so let’s wait until he awakens to discuss everything. Also, Peize already has someone, Captain Ai. You don’t need to feel guilty; you deserve better."
Xia Xiao gave a faint smile, a coldness in her eyes. The Ais might have more power and connections than the Gao family, but the Gaos had also grown stronger and were not to be trifled with.
Feeling sheepish, the Ais left, having honestly wanted to bond the two families through marriage. Amy had convinced her family, believing that offering herself in marriage while Gao Peize was unconscious would win the gratitude of the Gao family, but she hadn’t expected Xiao Shan Yue to step in.
As for Xiao Shan Yue stepping forward, Amy was displeased, but seeing the keys in Xiao Shan Yue’s hand only added to her frustration.
After the Ais left, the Gao family finally breathed a sigh of relief, their gaze shifting to Xiao Shan Yue.
Xiao Shan Yue was a bit embarrassed, "I... I’m not actually Brother Shitou’s girlfriend. I just lied to Amy. She keeps coming to find Brother Shitou, and he doesn’t like her."
Xia Xiao laughed, pulling Xiao Shan Yue to her, "Thank you for that just now."
Compared to Amy, Xia Xiao favored Xiao Shan Yue and Shitou’s pairing, but her opinion didn’t matter; it was up to Shitou to decide.
Shitou and Xiao Shan Yue had gotten along well since childhood, having been in each other’s company for more than a decade. Now Xiao Shan Yue was still under Shitou’s command; it remained to be seen what Shitou thought of her.